davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26
THE RULES OF HEALTH.
Sad Case of the Man Who Tried to
Follow Them All.

OilON 4 lem All.
Who is that sad. disconsolate looking
fellow?
lie is the man who has made a study of
the rules of health.
Whose rules of health?
Everybody's rules of health. That's
the trouble with him. He has been try
ing to live up to them.
What does he do?
Everything that he is told to do, and,
when lie isn't doing anything else. he wor-
ries because the rules are so conflicting.
And is he undermining his health?
Sure. 1t would undermine any ones
health
What are some of the rules?
We'll, here are two of them. Eat only
light breakfast" and breakfast should
be the best meal of the day."
What are some others?
run or walk two miles before break
fast" and "Never attempt to do anything
on an empty stomach"
Any more?
Take cold bath the first thing in the
morning and Remember the shock to
the system of suddenly encountering heat
or cold is very injurious"
Anything else?
"Never use pillow" and "The most
refreshing sleep is had when the head is
somewhat elevated"
Is that all?
Oh, dear, no. There are hundreds Of
these rules. For instance; do not get in
the habit Of sleeping in the daytime" and
always take short nap in the after
noon" Eat only at mealtimes" and
Eat whenever you are hungry" Eat no
meat and IF YOU would be strong, eat
plenty of fresh meat" Get up at )
O'Clock every morning" and sleep until
thoroughly rested, no matter how late it
is" o.
I'm not surprised that bS4toks haggard
and sick
Neither is any one else who knows who
he is trying to do.-Chicago Post.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26
CAssOWARIES IN A FIGHT.
They Are the Only Birds, Excepting
Ostriches, That Can Kick.

Although the cassowary in captivity
has the reputation of being extremely
tractable and docile, he is terrible when
aroused.
A notable popularity of this bird is
that if any particular object attracts his
attention he will perform a sort of war
dance over it. This happened at the ZOO
when one of the cassowaries, which are
confined in cages near the main entrance,
lighted upon gaudy piece of ribbon
blown inside the bars from the hat or
dress of some woman visitor.
He was one of the smallest of the col
lection, but he was of a martial DISPOSE
ton. After having carefully examined
the ribbon he started his war dance and
kept it up with great vigor for some min
utes Just while he was at the height
of his enjoyment larger cassoway came
up and interfered with him.
He stood this for some time, but when
the larger bird attempted to GUST him
from the spot in order that he in turn
might prance about the ribbon he re-
scented the intrusion in no uncertain style.
Kicking out vigorously on all sides,
craning his neck, swapping his beak,
elongatinS his body and hitting imaginary
blows with the horny mass which casso-
varies carry on the tops of their heads
and which is called the helmet, he seem
ed to bid defiance to all Corners.
The larger cassowary, thinking APP
parently that he could treat the demon
STATIONS of the lightweight with con
tempt, commenced hustling the latter.
The two We're i'll matched as regards
height, one of them being about five feet
high and the other 4 foot or more shorter,
but the battle which ensued showed that
weight and height will not always tell.
Forward kicks were the main feature
of the fight. The cassowary, it is be-
lieyed is the only bird, except perhaps
the ostrich, which uses this method of at
tack and defense, and the way casso-
way can Kick would warm the heart of
Il French boxer. lie can kick straight
ont like Il man. or he can do the high
kick like n music hall star.
At first the blows were delivered chief
~ on the breast and didn't hurt much,
but eventually the small bird knocked the
other one out with a mastery stroke de-
liycred by the long sharp claw of the in
ncr toe on the wattles OF its antagonist.
No fatal injury was done, but the
shock must have been terrific, for the big
bird uttered peculiar cry and retired in
confusion to its corner, while the victo-
lious one resumed its war dance. 1t also
had been severely punished, and one
could almost imagine it saying to itself,
like Mr.. Henley:
Beneath the bludgeonings Of fate
My head is bloody, but uub1wed.
T,pJ,,, T7vrp,ee
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26
SENTIMENT AS TO OLD SIGNS.
Weather Worn BoHrds Retained In
Spite of Changes In Firm Names.

People who think that there is no senti-
ment in commercial life need only wander
about any Of the old business centers of
New York to have their beliefs changed.
They will see old signs. some of them in a
state of decay almost bordering on disso-
luton. on the walls of the houses of the
older firms.
In some instances these signs remain
even though the name of the firm has
been changed In cases in which sons
have succeeded to the business many of
the old signs of the firm which establish
ed the business are still to be seen. Many
are weather worn and the lettering is al
most indstinct, but the present firms do
not permit them to be retouchcd.
Occasionally the boards split and the
edges break. These ravages are repaired
for safetyS sake but the dim outlines of
the lettering remain.
sign writer who had been called to
repair one Of these ancient landmarks in
Greenwich street asked the head of the
firm, who represents the third generation
in the concern, if he should not regild the
letters.
certainly not" was the answer. "If
consented to your doing that, | should ex-
pect the business of this firm to fail"
In some cases in which new names have
succeeded to the business old signs have
been removed from the outer walls and
placed inside. In an Office in a Broadway
store there is an old wooden sign suspend
ed over the desk of the grandson of the
founder of the firm, who is at the head of
the business.
81 couldn't think of leaving the old sign
out of doors at night" said the young
man. who looked at it with a glow of
pride. Il have heard my father say that
when that sign was first put up by his IA
ther all the merchants in this part of the
town came over and looked at it and adj
mired it. and my grandfather gave them
a dinner on account of it. If | ever go
out Of business, that sign goes to my
house"
There is an old sign over the main en-
trance to the office of an old concern in
William street which has no connection
with the firm doing business in the place,
but the firm has stcadfastly declined to
have it removed, although the old firm
went out of existence nearly so years ago
New York Sun.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26
Snxcd hN His Wit.

Wit has often saved an offender from
punishment in military as well as in civil
life.
Not long since a noncommisSioned Off
Ger entering a barrack gate in Dublin
was mistaken by the fresh one" on SEN
try, who Immediately "came to the Shout
der"
The noncom., unaware that his colon
was just behind, returned the salute,
thing not permissible in the circum-
stances. Arrived at his quarters, he
shortly received an order to attend before
the colonel.
On presenting himself he was asked
how he came To return the salute, know
ing fun well that he was not entitled to
it.
Not in the least embarrassed, he
promptly answered:
"Sir, always return everything am
not entitled to-
His ready wit pleased the colonel, who
laughiue.y dismissed him-Loudon Spare
Moments
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26
The --latest WeddIng Girt.

While the edict has gone forth that
only white embroidery may be used for
the dinner table, there are many house.
keepers who refuse to give up the beau,
tilul doilies embroidered in floral de.
signs that have been such a feature Of
table decoration for several years past.
For those who follow the custom Of
serving breakfast and luncheon on n
polished table top with the doilies
spread upon it without the usual cloth
nothing can take the place of the ex-
quisite floral centerpieces and plate
mats. AS wedding gifts these sets EN-.
broidered in the favorite blossom of
the bride are very much in evidence,
forming pleasant relief to the cut
glass and silver which make such a
formidable array on these occasions,
says the New York Sun.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26
FAILURE HAS IT'S USES.
1t Ought TO show Where Lies The
Road TO Success.

"You may do this crrand for me, il
you will. Go down 10 the front of the
store, Near the entrance you will find a
box with a cover. Open the box and
bring NE what you find in it"
YES sir" came back the ready an.
swer from the boy addressed. He had
applied to the gentleman who had sent
him on this errand. Shortly the lad came
hopelossly back. lie had not expected
to be given work so soon.
The gentleman took the package the
youth handed to him and sat Mt his desk
for a moment. Then he turned to the
young man and said:
Il am sorry to tell you that fear you
are not quite the boy we need You
wonder why. Let me tell you. 1t may
help you. When on the way down TO
the box, you stopped to stroke the kittens
back. That told that you have a kind
heart and that you are in the habit of
going about whatever you have in hand
promptly, for you did not stop while you
touched the kitten. You came back
quickly. That was good. but do you see
that you did not close the box after you
left it? There it is. wide open. The
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26
ominous display near bottle OF "forty

ominous display near bottle OF "forty
rod
suddenly the sounds of hilaIty were
interrupted 10y the crack of a ljlstol shot
Then another and another. until there
was whole fusillade Of banging firearms.
he dcnlzens Of the Palace" rushed to
the doors, weapons in hard, and Joined in
the general air splitting eannonade. Aft
er awhile the volunteer fire brigade, con
slstinS of horseless hose cart, three or
Tour buckets and half dozen trained tire
eaters, dashed dow the street Before
reaching the scene of the FIRE the cart
struck big rock and capsized. throwing
the front end fireman high into the air.
The accident caused a disastrous delay,
for the flames were already eating their
way into the nlost substantial part Of the
equipment OF the Toni stone Epitaph, the
leading weekly of Cocui>c county. The
editor, who slept in his sancum. guarded
by pair Of Winchesters, had barely time
10 escape in his pyjamas, leaving his
wardrobe rs food for the flames.
In many frontier towns jhe whole pop
ulatiou turns out TO fight fire. and ev-
cry SORT of vessel IS broush, into use with
which 20 get water TO tile scene. Some
times that valuable quantity is lamenta-
lily scarce, and then the people are at
the mercy Of the hungry element. But
the fire at The Epitaph building was not
allowed To spread. The people formed
in lines with their buckets tubs, boilers
and spriukns cans and passed the water
along while some Of the bravest and
most active spread wet blankets upon
the roofs and walls of adjoining build
inss. The ncighhorug saloons provided
plenty Of stiuuauts, and naturally there
were many willing fire fighters.
After il was all over and the editor
had verbally announced that he would
rise. phcniXike, from the ashes" a half
dressed individual rushed up to the re-
turning crowd and breathlessly inquired:
'llJ-have they gone"
Have who gone? What are you talk
Ing about" he was asked.
Why the Indians:"
There WIZ no Iujuns. We plague goned
idyit.' exclaimed an old froutiersman.
whats tn matter with ye: Have We
lost Yer balance whcel:'
"Well, what did all that shooting
mean? | thought it was for an Indian
uprising"
The Arizona method of giving fire
alarm was explained to the tenderfoot,
who said he had been "hiding out in his
hotel until The danger was over, and
then he was escorted to the Palace and
given taste Of life in the far west
Detroit Free Press.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26

Under the Puritan regime, when re-
llgious fanaticism reached the high water
mark of absurdily, it was bodily unsafe
for an Englishman to have Il forid color
AS Dr. Echard an old divine, writes:
"Then it was that they would scarce let
a round faced man 20 to heaven If he
had but little blood in his checks, his
condition was accounted very dangerous.
and it was almost an infallible sign Of
reprobation, and | will assure you very
honest man of sanguine complexion, if he
CHANGED to come nigh an oIicious zealot's
house, might be set in the stocks only for
looking fresh on a frosty morning.
London Standard
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26

No one needs to be told to try to cure
cough. But any one will be glad to
be told of a means of cure which will
be thorough and lasting DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery is a medi-
cine which can be confidently relied
on to cure diseases of the organs of
respiration. 1t cures obstinate, deep
seated coughs, bronchitis and bleeding
of the lungs. 1t cures when nothing
else will cure, and the local physician
says: "There is nothing more that we
can do"
There is no alcohol in "Golden Med
ical Discovery" and it is absolutely free
from opium, cocaine and ali other mar
cotics.
The dealer, tempted by the little more
profit paid by less me-itorious medicines,
will sometimes try and sell substitute
when the Discovery" is asked for. No
substitute medicine will satisfy the sick
like 0Golden Medical Discovery" 1t
always helps. 1t almost always cures.
eTwo years ago severe cough started on me
and | was also bothered with Catarrh," writes
Mr. i. Skjod, Of Danewood, Chisago Co., Mimi
III could not sleep nights, as the cough was
worse at night. tried several cough medi-
cines but to no avail, until a year ago, when
got 50 bad could not breathe through my nose
Ut times I then tried Dr. PierceS Golden Med
ical Discovery. After taking eight bottles Of
DR.. PiercC's Golden Medical Discovery and at
the same time using Dr. Sages Catarrh Remedy,
! am well man. can thank Dr. Pierce for my
good health and will recommend his medicines
to any one suffering from the same trouble"
Dr. Pierces Pleasant Pellets cure con.
etiDatiOn
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26
WANTED TO BE A MEDIATOR.
MOuntainecr Took Kindly to SuGSes-
tion of InterpOsing Friend.


As we sat smoking our pipes by the
fireplace | venturcd to say to mine host
that | had heard of the feud between the
Johnsons and the Pobinsons and asked
him to tell me how it came about. He
scratched his head and looked puzzled
and finally said:
ITS a good way back, and I've dun
forgot. Reckon it was about Il dawg"
That's what I've heard, that your dog
chased mule of his which was feeding
in front of your house. Robinson got mad
about it, you had high words and then
the feud began which has lasted IS
years. Is it true?'
Reckon that's the way of it," he slow
ly replied.
There wasn't much in that to quarrel
about?"
"No."
"But two or three people have been
killed on either side on account of it,
understand"
Three on one side and two on t'other,"
he answered after counting on his fingers,
land two more wounded"
He seemed so calm and good naturcd
about it that | thought | might 20 fur
ther and after a bit | asked:
Uncle Ben, don't you think this quar-
rel ought to be fixed up?"
''Might be-" he replied as he gazed into
the fire in blank way.
Suppose, for instance, that volunteer
my services as mediator"
'Waal?"
GLOW would you suggest that l go to
work to bring peace between the two
families?"
The old man rose up and took the tongs
and replaced 4 brand which had fallen on
the hearth and then sat down and asked:
DO you know where Robinson lives"
"Yes. Three miles up the road"
"Kin you shoot?"
"Fairly we'll"
"Waal, you take your gun and sot out
fur Robinson's. Git the hull crowd from
the old man down to the last young un
into the house and then fastcn all the
doors and begin poppin at 'em through
the winders Keep it up till the last one
has turned up his toes, and when you
come back with the news thar'l be an
end TO the quarrel and well hev peace."-
Chicago News.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26
Speed and Endurance of Dogs,

Dogs and wild animals of the same
family are remarkable for their quick
ness and staying powers in running, as
every one knows. a fox TERROR, for ex-
ample, will follow his masters carriage
for hours with no signs of fatigue.
Wolves viii travel 60 miles in a night.
Nansen saw arctic foxes on the ice near
ly 800 miles from land and found their
tracks in the snow on the parallel of 50
degrees north Eskimo dogs can travel
45 miles in five hours, according to
Hayes, who recites that he once drove
his dog team seven miles in half an hour.
A Siberian dog on good ice will draw
about so pounds. Our ordinary dogs at
full speed run at the rate of from SO to
40 feet per second, settlers and pointers
about 49, to 81 10 miles per hour,
and they can maintain this speed for two
or even three hours.-New York Sun.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26

The floor covering Of bedrooms is en-
tirely matter of taste. Many object
TO the hard wood floor even when well
covered with rugs. For the country
house a foundation Of denim for the
bedroom floor IS excellent, says the
New York Tribune, 1t is as cool and
clean as mating, is easily cleaned ANA
has not the odor that accompanies near
~ all matting-an odor which many
people find Objectionable. Rugs show
well on the blue denim. particularly the
cotton japanese rugs in blue and drab
or blue and white.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26
How mn old Crstom orlglnnted.

During Anglo Saxon times. when fight
ing at banquets was common, it vas Gus
tomary for the one who rose to drink
from the great cup which passed from
hand to hano to ask some one to become
his pledge" that he should not be stab
bed while both hands were raised. The
'pledge" rose, often with swor' drawn,
and stood by the side of the drinker to
protect him from treachery.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26
MONDAY, MAY 6, 1901,
at | o'clock, =. NJ,


at o'clock, p. NJ,
for furnishing the materials for and build
ing Bridge over a stream at Stockman's. on
the road from Jefferson to Catoctin. SAID
Bridge to he 80 feet span and 16 feet road
way. Bids are requested for an Iron and
Steel Bridge and also for a Wooden Bridge.
Separate bids may be given for the masonry
and the superstructure; and also bids for
the two together All lumber to be best
white oak. Wooden Bridge to be built
with \ frame, with iron rods to brace
same. The two abutments to be Is feet
long, 9 feet high or to solid foundation. 3
feet wide at base and - feet wide at top.
The four wing walls to be as follows: ,l4
"A feet long, . feet high; ? 81 feet long.
) feet high; { - 81 feet long, 7 feet high !:
a y feet long, 6 feet high; each wing
wall to be - feet wide at base and two feet
wide at top; all the masonry to be built
with good cement.
The right is reserved to reject any or all
bids. For further particulars apply to this
office
BY order of the Board,
c. c. AUSHERMAN.
apl. 19-3t. Clerk.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26
JnhnnX,n CHARITY

Mother-Johnny. what became Of the
piece Of cake left on this plate?
Johnny tagged 5)-I gave it to a poor,
hungry little boy, mamma.
Mother-Thats right. dear. I'm glad
to see you are inclined to be charitable.
But who was the poor little fellow?
Johnny-Me.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26
FIRE IN A FRONTIER TOWN.
How the Alarm Was Sounded and
the Flames Fought In Arizona,

49, ~ AH III ia "A EAEOAas
1t was an unusually quiet night in
Tombstone. The churchgong citizen had
long since retired. The midnight hour had
passed, but the rough and ready resorts
on Toughnut street and Cancan alley
were still in full blast, for Tombstone
was an all night town. The silent gam
bier his face wearing a serious and deter.
mined expression, still sat in front of the
faro table, while the medley of cracked
pianos, guitars and violins common to
western saloons was freely interspersed
with the eager cry of the crap shooter
and the whirl Of the roulette ball. Dia.
mond Dick, who was afterward put away
In Yuma for dynamiting the postofice,
had been lucky and was rapidly passing
his gains back to the concern over the
bar. The place had been recently Gaff-
neyized, and big six shooter was in
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26


sc" stops to take on passengers for Columbia
and points cast "h" stops to let Oh paSsen.
gers from west of Columbia.
Additional trains leave Frederick for Bruce
vile $50, 9.i5 a m and $50 D. m weekdays
returning, leave Brucevlle for Frederick S.Ss,
1910 a. m, and $50 p. IN.
Trains leave Hanover for Gettysburg at 9.52
a. m, II. 10 and 542 p. m weekdays return.
ing, arrive at Hanover from Gettysburg, OF
a. m. and AS p IN. weekdays
TRAINS LEAVE YORK FOR THE NORTH.
Pacific and Northern Express, dalyI4fa. m.
News rXpress, daily. ..65 a IN.
Niagara Exp. and Mail, week-daSs~l02l a. m.
Chicago and st Louis Exp. daily .....607 D. m.
Buffalo Night Express, daily.......l0t2p m.
Western Express, daily D. m.
For time tables and further informatioa a,
ply to Ticket Agent at the station.
J. b. HUTCHINSON, j. r. WOOD,
General Manager. General Pass. Agt.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26

Nearly half of the lightning strokes
reported occur out in the open. 81 per
cent in houses, II per cent under trees
and per cent in barns.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26

LEAVE FREDERICK.
4.3O A. NJ, except Sunday for Washington
Junction and way stations, Washington,
Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York
Due Washington II n IN.
800 a. m, daily, for Washington and way
stations, Philadelphia and New York. Due
Washington $50 u. m.
$40 a. m. daily. for Baltimore and way sta.
tons, Philadelphia, New York, Cumber-
ldrd. and except Sunday for HsgerStown.
Due Baltimore $50 4. m.
SlO a. m, except sunday, for 3 fillmore and
principal way stations, Philadelphia and
New York. Due Baltimore 10 p a, IN.
920 n. m, except Sunday, for Harper'S Ferry,
WINCHESTER Harrisonburg and Lexington
and Staunt n.
$40 a. m, except Sunday, for Washington.
Philadelphia and New York. Hagerstown
and way stations, Cincinnati, IndianapO.
lis, Pittsburg and Chicago. Due Washing.
1855 p. M, except Sunday, for Baltimore and
way stations Philadelphia and New York.
Due Baltimore 1880 p, IN.
4l0 =. m, daily for Washngton'and way sta.
tons Philadelphia and New York, cum.
berland, Cincinnati and st. Louis (cXcept
sunday for Winchester and Strasburg
Junction.. Due Washington 6 30 p. IN.
43O p. m, daily, for Baltimore and way sta.
tions, Philadelphia and New York. Due
Baltimore 40 p. m.
go p. m, except Sunday, for Washington.
nagerStoWni Winchesterand way stations,
Pittsburg, Wheeling, Chicago, Philadel,
phia and New York. Due Washington 9.iC
p. NJ.
ARRIVE AT FREDERICK.
6.3S a m, except Sunday, from Cincinnati
Plttsburg, Washington Junction and way
stations. Baltimore and Washington Mail
arrives on this train.
$50 Il. M, except Sunday, from Mt Airy and
way stations.
S.35 a. m, except Sunday from Winchester
Hagerstown and way stations
1918 a. m, except Sunday, from Baltimore
ana way stations, PhiladelDhia and New
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26
SECOND FARM CONTAINS 2O6 ACRES
l ROOD, 80 POLES.

This is the Home Farm 1t has a oosd
brick dwelling OF nine rooms with a cellar.
Switzer barn, good spring of water, which
by ram is forced to the dwelling; meat
house, orchard, &c.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26
ALSO A WOOD LOT ON KETOCTIv
MOUNTAIN, CONTAINING 3 ACRES

The farms adjoin, and are in a good state
Of cultivation. The rich soil makes them
good for wheat and corn, and they are also
good grazing farms well set in grass.
Examine them and come to see me.
J. b. McCABE, Com'r of Sale,
apl. 19-3t. LEEsBURG, VA.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26
WHY BUY LAND IN FREDERICK, WHEY
YOU CAN BUY THE SAME IN
LOUDOUN
For
HALF PRICE?

BY virtue Of DEGREES of the Circuit Cont
OF Loudoun, rendered in the Chancery cause
of Souder VS.. Souder, | am authorized IN
sell privately, subject to the approval of the
Court, those two valuable farms of which 4
J. Souder died, seized, situated ON the
Potomac River, in Loudoun county, Va.
about one mile from the Point of Rocks.
THE FIRST FARM CONTAINS 11e1
ACRES.
Has on it new frame dwelling of eight
rooms, stable, good orchard, DC.