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The Washington times., 1901-09-29
The StOrk nj Hnmc-

One of the most interesting sights at
this time of year in Constantinople is to
watch the storks rearing their young.
Every year the old birds return to their
former nests. which are generally placed
on the fiat tops of the Turkish chimneys.
They are supposed to bring good luck, and
rather than frighten them away a Turk
will not use his kitchen chimney while
they are in possession. The parents bill
of fare for their little ones is varied A
snake or frog is evidently a great delica-
cy, but the former gives it's captors a
very bad time. The writer has often seen
stork coming home holding in its bill
a long live snake, which all the time is
trying to get hold of the birds feet,
which are tucked away as far as possible
out of danger: When at last he arrives
with his tit-bit all the little storks stand
up, and throwing their heads back till
their beaks rest on their backs, begin
cIapping their bills. just as If they were
applauding with their hands. Sometimes
the old bird is so pleased with this family
tribute that. forgetting the snake. he in
dulges In similar display, and the snake
promptly wriggles off down the chimney.
1t is difficult to describe the disappointed
air of the hungry group as they see their
dinner disappear one of the disadvant
ages of storks' nests is the quantity of
snakes and frogs which are constantly
finding their way in this manner into the
lucky" house below. IA
The Washington times., 1901-09-29
A Moving Tale.

The moving business said a serious
minded fatdweller. affects different peo-
pie differently. l know of people, for in
stance, that fit from fat to fiat and never
think anything about it. They are always
in light marching order, and ready to go.
Without surplus thing, the cost of NOV
ing is reduced to a minimum and likewise
the bother of it; but they have everything
requisite wherewith to deck the fiat hand
somely, and everything as we'll, required
for convenience. These move with light
heart: they simply pick up and go. 1 wish
l could do like that, but somehow never
could; and I've been living in flats for
years, too
Il always hate to move. The fiat we
live in gets to be a home to us, and we
dread to leave it. It's very faults become
familiar and friendly, and it always seems
as though, take it altogether. we never
foolish that notion is We know by expert
ence. Some years ago, when we moved
the last time, we took a fiat that was in
many of it's essential features diametric-
ally the opposite of anything that we had
thought We could get along with; 1t was
from the one that we had always consid-
cred absolutely necessary for our COM
Portable existence But we found that fiat
much the most comfortable one we ever
lived init is, in fact. the one we live In
now.
Then we are going to move?' Right
again: we are. But we feel easier about 1t
now than we did. We've got all through
the hunting and the doubt and indecision;
we have settled on place and hired 1t
fled to go. And l wouldn't be a bit sur
prised II we liked the new place better
than we did the old. for thanks be, when
we get settled we always do"
The Washington times., 1901-09-29

has a chance to hold 1t, so the Yorkshire
people think, and in RoGmania they bind
the tiny ankle Immediately with red rib
bon TO ward off harm. For the same rea-
son the Irish mother places strand of
womans hair in the cradle and the Dutch
matron is very careful to see that garlic.
salt, bread, and steak are in the cot of
her newborn child. Some English wo-
men bind the little mite in cloth, that in
latter days its owner may gather riches.
In France, Germany. England, and, in
trernely unlucky to carry a babe down
stairs before it has journeyed upward
So. If the babe is born on an upper floor,
the nurse OF mother must hold her pre-
cious charge high in air. herself standing
on chair or table. In this way i'll luck is
aVerted. and with safety can the child be
taken down stairs.
A babe and kitten cannot thrive in the
same house. One will pine away, so it is
better to send the pussy out
A baby that does not cry when it Is
chr!stened is liable to bad luck all it's
life, so 1t is better to pinch X that the
cry will come. Its nails should not be
cut or trimmed under . year. or it will
become light fingered, nor should it be
allowed to look in a mirror under that
age, unless the mother is willing for it
to grow up proud and hauty.
To rock cradle when the child does
not occupy, it will bring misfortune or
illness to the wee one.
Oh! rock not the cradle when baby's not in it.
For this by old women is counted a sin;
It's a crime inhuman il may neer be forgiven,
And they that do so have sinned against heaven;
Such rocking may bring to the baby disease.
Well may 1t grow fretty that none can it please.
The old crones all know the above
rhyme. They also warn you not to step
over the infant or walk entirely around
it for fear of i'll luck.
The child must be taught to handle its
spoon with the right hand first, for luck
in after days. 1t is a good sign if the
babe falls from the bed or its mothers
lap in it's early infancy and a bad omen
If 1t learns to crawl backward first. The
babe that bears little blue vein between
the eyes will be hard to raise.
The Vosges peasants say that the child
born at new moon is supposed to have a
well hung tongue. and one that sees first
the last quarter will have keen reason.
The most widely known of all the fam
cies of newborn babes we will quote in
closing:
Mondays child is fair OF face;
Tuesdays child is full of grace;
Wednesdays child is sorry and sad;
Thursdays child is merry and glad;
Fridays child is loving and giving;
Saturdays child must work for its living;
But the child that is born on the Sabbath day,
Is bonny merry, glad, and gay.
The Washington times., 1901-09-29
Venus of PompeIi.

While excavating In house at Pom
peii the workmen recently found beau
tiful painting to which the title Venus
at Her Toilette" has been given by Ital-
ian connoisseurs. who have made care
full examination of II. They say that 1t
certainly represents the Goddess of Love
arraying herself in the morning and that
around her are her attendants and female
slaves.
This painting is fresco, and the house
in which it was found belonged formerly
to Marcus Lucretius Fronto. who during
his life was evidently one of the most
prominent men in Pompeii In the house
are six large rooms. all of which were
elaborately furnished and decorated. Be
sides this fresco another one quite equal
to II in beauty and representing the pun
ishment of Neoptolemus was also found
Near them were discovered several minor
paintings, as well as other relics of con-
siderable value.
At a little distance were unearthed the
skeletons of six men, and. as one of
them held tightly a large vase filled with
pieces of money, the assumption is that
they were burglars, who had taken ad
vantage of the CONSERVATION in the city
to rush into this wealthy mans house
and who had themselves been overtaken
by the destroying fire before they could
escape.
The Washington times., 1901-09-29
Badness md Curl..

The curling tong that, with or without
silver handles, once ornamented every
| woman's dressing table is now no more
seen. 1t has been relegated to the mod
ern equivalent of the garret, to rust in
company with the old fashioned bureaus.
lambrequins and casters that have found
their way there
The woman who must curl her hair now
gives 1t a kink oftener than not by means
OF Kid rollers. The curl paper hasn't been
seen for ages, and to wear 1t is consider
ed the acme of squalid dressing The
roller, into which it has evolved, is coun-
tenanced sometimes even by the woman
who boasts that there's not a pin in the
whole of her toilet, and who never went
en- neglige in her life; but 1t isn't beauti-
full.
Generally speaking. waved hair has
gone out entirely. At the hair dresser's,
one is discouraged if she asks for a soli-
tary curl.
I'VE nevair use de hot ir-r-r-on," a GUS
toner was told in one shop the other day
In such shocked tones that she felt as If
she had inadvertently asked for a small
glass of prussic acid.
The coiffeur who really takes an inter-
est In his patrons locks tells them that
every hair touched by the curling iron is
doomed. He adds. moreover, that many
young women who five years ago made
their living waving customers locks to-
day are engaged in making wigs to cover
the bald spots on those customers heads
Women realize SO thoroughly themselves
now that the hot irons did injure their
tresses that all artificial means of curling
the hair are looked upon with suspicion.
even the roller. pronounced harmless,
isn't very popular.
The sensible woman. when she must
have waves, and nature has denied them
to her, dampens her hair and ties tape
around her head bandeau fashion. If this
Is done half hour before 1t is time TO
make a grande toilette. and the hair is
not of Indian Straightness II will Ia
beautiful when the time comes to remove
the bandages, showing wave much
more attractive than were the old kinky
curis. If this isn't effective. my lady like
ly as not, without further ado, puts her
hair back softly from her brow and looks
as well as does her curled sister.
The Washington times., 1901-09-29

out in great handfuls and l guessed
everything from a set of china to live
South Sea Islander when, in tone of
triumph. l was told that might open my
eyes They rested upon pair OF horns,
taken from the head of some Wild South
American creature or other.
"Only his look of perfect and entire
satisfaction and pride in the selection of
a present for young wife helped me 70
control my feelings and say, in semi
auavering voice: They will look lovely
over the smoking room manteL
" But that is rot all.' he said, perfectly
oblivious to my struggling emotions.
Once more my hopes rose. Once more
/ shut my eyes and guessed mildly.
"Once more | opened them-to pair of
horns. larger. more hideous even than the
first. | felt as If | were losing my mind.
Wherever | looked horns. horns. horns
rose dehantly before me, until they
seemed to fill the entire room.
Now, what do you think of those fel-
The Washington times., 1901-09-29
TWO KINDS OF MEN.
Every Woman VIII Pecocnizc These
Very Familiar Types.

At an afternoon tea on shady plaza
the conversation turned to the "ver-di-
verting Great Masculine. as it sometimes
will when two or three feminines are
gathered together.
"A girl usually divides the men who are
attentive to her into two classes-the
shingles and to the 'givies. said pop
ular young woman, as she dropped an
other lump into her tail glass of tea
Some of us looked bewildered, and she
went on to explain.
you see, there are some men who
appear to be very devoted slaves. They
will come to tea with you as often as
The Washington times., 1901-09-29

lows?' he said. Monsters, amt they
Finest pair you ever saw, eh?'
.Finef l echoed family, and made a
meek suggestion about the front hall be-
Ing the proper setting for them.
But waitp he shouted, throwing off
his coat and attacking the third and
largest box.
You haven't sen the biggest surprise
of all. Now, guessr
'Hornsi l murmured weakly for
strength and inclination to dissemble fur
ther had left me-
Jack dropped the hatchet and rose to
his feet.
'' Somebody told you he said furiously
L know 1t was Tomlin, and III break
every bone In his body for being such a
smart Alec &"
And did you never cure him, Mrs. Nor
TOM" asked the quiet girl.
Never. my Child was the answer
Men are disappointing creatures, but
when you reach my age-the age of lost
1llusions-you will find there is one IDEAL
at least, which may be realized daiiy-a
good dinner"
The Washington times., 1901-09-29

Is abundant and as wavy as the clouds;
my face has the brilliance and the satin
like gloss of flowers, and my figure is as
flexible as a willow tree 1 have enough
money to support me during my life, but
1 desire to pass my years in the company
of some loved one whose hand will ever
De clasped in mine. If | can meet a gen
tleman who is polite, intelligent, educated
and man OF good taste l VIII JON my
him the pleasures of being after some
years buried in a tomb of rose-colored
marble
1t is said that advertisements of this
seductive nature appeal very strongly to
the hearts of young Japanese gentlemen,
and that several desirable marriages have
been contracted by this means.
The Washington times., 1901-09-29

They Also Wear More Jewels Than
American GirIs-East Indian Lace
and Real Orange BIossoms-GoinE-
Away Gown of asoss-Green Merino
The Washington times., 1901-09-29
superstitions Concerning Them Are
Known in Every Land.

In every country the newborn babe is
the object of many superstitious fancies.
From the moment the stork deposits the
precious burden under the home tree there
will not be lacking matron or maid TO re-
gard it with care and to protect it from
evil fairies by many a quaint device.
In the first place it should be placed in
the arms of a maiden before anyone else
The Washington times., 1901-09-29
A Jnnanese Personal.

Young women in Japan have adopted
European ideas and now frequently ad-
vertise for husbands. and, as a rule, their
advertisements are well worth reading.
Here is one from the latest issue of the
"Anazawa-Shembum Journal" published
in Tokyo:
IT am a handsome girl. with hair that
The Washington times., 1901-09-29
Emma Calves Ambition.

Emma Calve said in a recent interview
in Paris that she had now only one am
bition, and that was to become an actress
II have made a success as a grand opera
singer" she is reported as saying. II am
rich, too. But what / now want to be
able TO do Is to move people by acting as
/ have already done by singing. Perhaps
when this desire is gratified / may have
another to atiain-for as long as a wo-
man lives, she should seek a nearer step
to perfection"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1901-01-30
IN oLDEN TIMES

People overlooked the Importance Of
permanently beneficial effects and were
satisfied with transient action; but now
that II Ia generally known that Syrup
OF Figs will permanently overcome
habitual constipation, well Informed
people will not buy other laxstlves.
which act for a time. but finally injure
the system. Buy the genuine. made by
the California Fig Syrup Co.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1901-01-30

CITY NEWS.

The Brunswick 20 cent cigar Ia ali
ught.
Get Pine for that cough. Matthews
trug stoI5.
For furniture roe Frtrelle & Co.. cor
her Second and Coal.
Jackets and skirts at one-half price
at the Economist this week.
We want to clean out every pair OF
felt shoes and Arctics as well as all our
broken lines OF mems. ladies' and chill
dren's shoes before the arrival OF u
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1901-01-30

Thos. Bates, for A. +. Ander-
son & Co., fashion tailors OF
Chicago, will be at the store of
Mandell & Grunsfeld on Friday
and Saturday to take measures.
Call and see him.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1901-01-30
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

NO1E-Al classified advertisements, or
- mlfet linen. one cent "a word for each
Insertion Minimr'n charge for any classified
ldvrulsemrnt. II cents. In order TO insure
rnnsr classification, az liners" should be left
II this office not later tlan 2 o'clock q, IN,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1901-01-30
y MONEY TO LOAN rON
y q

on diamonds Waictss or any good
security, Great bargains IN watches
OF every DESCRIPTION
n. YANOW.
209 South Seconl ,.rret Jew doors north
OF p~O-tof1ce
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1901-01-30

Thos. Bate, for \. L, Ander-
son & Co., fashion tailors of
Chicago, will be at the store of
Mandell & Grunsfeld on Friday
and Saturday to take measures.
Call and see him.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1901-01-30
Try
GLECKLER'S
Jersey Milk.

wanted-A woman who understands
housekeeping and cooking. Inquire at
No. 403 South Second street.
Hot water bottles. the best. a. reas-
enable prices at ]. II. o'Rlelly * CO...
second and Gold emu
Attend the great remnant sale at the
Economist weber all n are sell
ing at one-half price.
Attend the great sale at the
Economist where all remnants are sell
Ing at one-half price.
Al Matthews drug store your pres
erlptions will be prepared scientifically
and honestly.
The celebrated brunswick ten cent
sigar-the prize winner-at Flesher
Rosenwald's.
Wanted-A nurse girl Apply at 623
Copper emu Mrs. David Wein-
mann.
Crystal lotion for chapped and rough
skin. Matthews drug store.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1901-01-30

new spring stock and we have cut their
price to such an extent that we are
bound to succeed. Don't fail to profit
by this chance. c. Mays popular
priced shoe store. 2Os West Railroad
avenue.
Drs. Wolvin q Carr's dental offices
in the Grant block are open evenings
from 7 to 0 o'clock. Fine gold work
and artificial teeth. Crown and bridge
work a speciality.
Fountain and bulb s~yringes and
atomizers. A new stock just received
at J. ii. o'Rieliy & Co.'S. prescription
druggists. corne Second and Gold W
enue.
Gentlemen Now Is the time to plac
our order. Our clothing pleases ano
the prices talk. Nettleton Tailoring
agency. Els south Second street.
Cut rate on upholstering and mat
tress making at the White House. +l4
South Second street. Bell Telephone,
i24. J. II. Bennett, proprietor.
The latest faces OF type for letter.
heads, circulars. envelopes and the like
at The Citizen office, Get your Job
printing done at this office.
Don't buy your household goods until
you get our prices. Special prices Tor
cash or on easy payments. w. v. Flu
trelle & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
THEY CHARGE FORGERY.
Farm Hand Uses the Name Of His
Employer.


Srlina Republican: A forged check
turned up at the Farmers National
bank yesterday and the officers are
now looking for one James Baughness.
Baughness, who halls from Abilene,
where his parents live, has been EN-.
ployed on the farm Of George Banks
for several weeks. Wednesday he
quit work and was paid of by his en-
loyer. Thursday be went to George
Storms joint and after ordering a
drink be presented check on the
Farmers National bank In payment.
The check was made out for the
amount Of $lS, payable to James
Bsughness and signed by George
Banks. The check was properly en-
dorsed and.Mr. Storm, not suspecting
anything crooked, csshed it. Yester.
day .he presented the check at the
Farmers National bank and it was
turned down.
The matter was reported to the
authorities who are now looking for
Baughness. 1t is believed that be has
left for parts unknown.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
THEIR SENTENCES COMMITTED.
President Mckinley Grants Three Appllca.
tiOns for PardODs and Lessons the
Terms Of Other COnvics.

Washington, Jan. 22.-President
Mckinley yesterday received II appli'
cations for pardons and granted three
applications. remitted one fine and
commuted three sentences. George
II. ShifIler, clerk and teller Of the
First national bank of Lebanon, Pa,
sentenced May IL, 1899, to five years
in the Eastern penitentiary for mis-
application Of the funds, is granted
commntation Of sentence to two
years. The president believes Shift
ler's sentence was excessive The
amount of his defaIcation was but
1924, while that Of the cashier Of the
bank at about the same time was
more than 100000. The cashier, Hof-
fer, was given only six years.
Willis B. Iloch, who was sentenced
to six years and six months for EN-
bezzlement Of $1,000 from the South
Bethlehem, Pa, national bank No
vember 22, 1897, is granted a commu
tation to four years with good be-
havior. 1t was shown that lIoch wa.
implicated with the cashier in con
cealing the latter's stealings from tht
bank officials. The cashier finally
fled and Hoch, learning this fact
seized a package OF money from tn
vault and escaped. lie shortly after
ward returned the money and gave
himself up to the authorities. Th'
president believes Hoch has been suni
GENTLY punished.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
VICTORIA Is DEAD.
HIGHLANDS AGED x0NARCH
PASSES AWAY.
Ind Came Peacefully This xorning
After Wssks Of Steady Failure Of
Hsalth-Prics Albert Il King.

LONDON, Jan. 22.-Victoria, queen
Of England and empress Of India, died
this morning 1t Cowes, Isle Of Wight,
after weeks Of steady decline Of
health. The end came peacefully and
the aged monarch after months Of
suffering slept.
There is general regret all over the
kingdom and the funeral ceremonies
will be marked by . remarkable dis
play.
Albert Edward, Prince Of Wales,
who becomes king Of England and
emperor Of India, is in poor health
and is much prostrated by the events
Of the past few days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
TIE G. A. R. ENcANpMENr.
Cleveland, o., Selected ~ the Place by the
Council Of Administration - Denver
win Have an Encampment.

st. Louis, Jan. 22.--Cleveland was
yesterday selected by the council Of
administration of the Grand Army Of
the Republic for the next annual en-
campment, to be held the week Of
September .. As result Of this ac-
tion representatives of Denver Col,
formerly selected, indicated that they
will take up the matter with the VA
rious state departments and would
also hold an encampment the second
week of September. The meeting Of
the council held yesterday was the
result of the failure OF Denver TO
satisfy the council at its December
meeting of the city's ability to meet
the requirements of n one-cent per
mile railroad rate. The Cleveland
delegation offered the written pledge
of the chairman of the Central Passcn-
ger association of one cent per mile
to the encampment, promised to raise
the necessary money to meet the cx-
penses of the encampment, offered
free quarters in 100 schoolhouses for
the old soldiers, to arrange the line
of march to suit and produced writ.
ten pledges.
Individual members of the council
were unwilling to discuss the "mani-
festo,' as they termed the document
issued by Denver, and were certain
that none of the departments would
refuse to attend the encampmcnt at
Cleveland. at is certain that II they
do have an enqampment it will not bt
the national encampment of the q. A
r." was the manner in which one dis
missed the subject.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
The Cuban Consultation.

Havana, Jan. 22.-The central COM
mittee Of the Cuban constitutional
convention reported at the public ses-
sion of the convention yesterday the
proposed constitution. The docu-
ment contains some notifications OF
the original draft. After it had been
read the convention adjourned until
Thursday. II is understood that the
members OF the central committee are
not unanimous with reference to sew
eral features Of the scheme and there
Is likely to be considerable discussion
before final acceptance. The pro-
posed constitution does not contain
any provisions regarding the future
relations between the United States
and Cuba.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
Compliments II. P. Shearar

VVm PAAAA0Ats N : ouohEoI'
The Fraternal Aid has picture Of
M. P. Shearer, past general president
Of the +. A. A. on its first page this
month and complimentary editorial
concerning him. 1t says:
"His connection with our associa.
tion dates from its infancy, he having
been the president Of Abilene Temple
K. Of A. when 1t decided by vote to
throw up its charter and enter as q
body into the Fraternal Aid associa.
tion, October IA, 1890. From The
birth Of the association Brother
Shearer has borne an active part. Hi,
district elected him representative .te
the Lawrence meeting held in 1890
and be was honored by being mad,
past general president, the position
which be now holds. Brother Shearel
has been an active member in hil
home council No. 10 since its orgsni
cation, and with pride has watched III
growth from eighteen to about thre,
hundred members, it being now th,
largest lodge Of any order in point o
membership in Dickinson county
Kansas.