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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26

West Virginia, in allusion to its noun
famous territory. has been denominated
1.-THE Switzerland Of America"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26

The subscriber respectfully informs his
friends and the public generally that hf
has purchased the Livery Stables 9th
late Robert u. Lamar, and has removed
To his new and CoMMoDIoUS STABLES,
on the First Alley, between East Second
and East Third Sts., Frederick city Md.
where all orders, by day or night, will
receive prompt and politeattention, ana
on the most reasonable terms. His
stock of HORSES and CARRIAGES is
the largest in the city. The horses are
all safe, sound and good travellers, while
the vehicles are of every variety, and Of
the finest and latest styles and the most
substantial character. Bridal parties
served with the most stylish and fash.
ionable turnouts, and special attention
will be given to funeral corteges. CAR
RlAGES FOR PARTIES and Buses
for picnics at very reasonable rates. The
drivers are all competent, reliable and
obliging, and no pains nor efforts will
be spared 10 please all wb" may favor
me with their PATRONAGE.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26
[LIllEI llzssgiJi5lIl
y sl 55555, Y RAILROAD.
Arrival and Departure Of Trains,
Schednle in Eacci Nnyemhnr o lNnn
LEAVE FREDERICK.

Schedule in Effect November %, 1900.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26
NOTICE
BRIDGE BUILDERS.

OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. I
Frederick, Md, April 10, 1901.
Sealed Proposals will be received at this
Office until
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26
WON HIS BIG WAGER.
AN INCIDENT OF THE STARTING OF
THE PONY EXPRESS IN 1860.

"A Daring Ride o. 1880 Miles From
St. Joseph, Mo-, to san Francisco
Which Was Made In Ten Days For
"a Stake of 100000.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-26
CHAMPION
/ FREDERICK, MARYLAND. /

H. c. ZACHARIAs, PROPRIETOR.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-08-23
LESSON IN JOURNALISM.

Professor of Journalism-"Mr
Spinks. what would you do if a man
fell down in front OF tae office and
stubDed his toe?"
Mr.. Spinks-"I should think the cir
cumstances too trivial to be noted"
Professor-"Mr. Spinks, there you
would be wrong. In old times. say ten
years ago. your course would have
been eminently proper but the larger
journalism of today demands larger
methods. In the circumstances men
toned your first duty would be to
write half a column on'the humorous
possibilities Of the laws OF gravita-
tion. Next. column on the different
methods of laying sidewalks. with a
glance at the brick industry; then half
column OF the history OF that par
ticular street. and. finally. a reference
to the enterprise of your own paper,
with quotations from applauding read
ers. And, by the way. Mr.. Spinks, you
might find out the mans name. To-
morrow the class will present a 2,OO)-
word account of dog fight in the
street, including a 20O0-w word consid-
Grafton of the dog in human sociology
from the earliest times. Boston
Transcript.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-08-23
EXPECTING MORE COMPANY,

An Irish servant girl OF recent i'm,
portation was preparing the ice cream.
tea and cakes for Brooklyn evening
party when her employer remarked to
her daughter jocularly. apropos of the
heat:
I'm afraid those mosquitoes will
come in tonight over the back fence.
Going downstairs to the kitchen la
ter she was surprised to find several
gallons Of tea more than she needed
already made
You've made too much tea, Norah,"
she said. Il told you the big kettle
tull would be quite enough"
Sure. that's so. ma'am." replied the
girl. but that was before you said
anything about the other gists."
What other guests" inquired the
hostess in astonishment.
why. the Mosquitoes, ma'am, you
said were comm over the back fince. -
New York Commercial Advertiser.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-08-23

MID-AUGUST.
August, Sweetheart of the sun,
Summer work Is nearly done.
While the idle days are going
List thy ardent lovers wooinE.
Now the year is in its prime
Take thy brief vacation time.
Stubbly fields are brown and yellow
Pippins ripe are growing mellow
Ranks on ranks of shining corn,
Jeweled by the dew OF morn,
Whisper in the evening airs
Like legion saying prayers.
Farmer boys on loaded wains.
Harvest moons on gathered grains:
Tender hearts bit forlorner,
summers turned another corner,
L. Z. TompkinS in Frank Leslies
Popular Monthly.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-08-23
Judicial Consola tion,

A man who had been convicted of
stealing small amount was brought
into court for sentence He looked
very sad and hopeless and the court
was much moved by his contrite ap-
pearance.
Have you ever been sentenced to
imprisonment" the judge asked.
Never. Never" exclaimed the
prisoner. bursting into tears.
Don't cry. don't cry" said the
Judge. consolingly; you are going to
be now."-Chicago News
The Grit-advocate., 1901-08-23
LITTLE LAUGHI.ETS.
After the Feast,

First Cannibal-" -"Mm-what a eood
man that missionary was!"
Second Cannibal-"M'm. Yes-as
good as pie. e."-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-08-23
THE TIME TO LAUGH.
SOME GOOD JOKES. ORIGINAL AND
SELECTED,

The August Sw wsethsart-StIII Able to be
About. or Rural Tragedy Illustrated
Expecting More Company Little
Lauxhlets.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-08-23

Japan is the country where the cre-
nation OF corpses is practiced on the
largest scale. The custom dates back
about 1000 years.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-08-23

people never die. said the Irishman.
IN go there an stay till the end OF mo
days.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-08-23

FITS rermanentlyCursd " ats L nervousness ate,
Arst days Of DR.. klns's Great Nerve Rsstorsr
send for Fl REE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-08-23

noon maps Is good fur de brain, an I'm
glad It's SO. cause I'm usin' mine in
me business"
The Grit-advocate., 1901-08-23

Two showers of frogs have fallen re-
Gently at Ithaca, New York. 1t isn't ev-
cry locality that can get its greenbacks
so easily
The Grit-advocate., 1901-08-23

Gilligan-There's a reiiy lookin' for
Mcclure wild club an Macs bought
six-shooter
Mullisan-Thats queer. There amt
six fellies, is there?-Chicago News.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-21
CHOSE WEIRD PLACE
TO COMMIT SUICIDE.
William Wiederhold Died in Sec
ton of Scenic Tunnel known
as Hades.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York, July A.-A man supposed to be
William wiederhoid Of Murray Hin shot
himself to death while facing a figure OF
Satan while in boat passing through that,
section of a scenic tunnel known as the
allegorical hades at Coney Island few
nights ago.
Negro minstrels were singing song when
pistol shot In the tunnel interrupted
Them The next minute boat came from
the tunnel bearing man with wound in
his head and breathing his last.
The CHASTITY spectacle. coming suddenly
into the glare of the electric lights from
the darkness Of the cavern. and passing 30
closely 70 Surf avenue that those on the
sidewalk saw the upturned face Of the
suicide, caused many to scream with
fright and rush away in every direction.
TIE negro minstrels were terror.stricksr n
and their song ended abruptly.
He had evidently determined to kin him.
self in that spot. He had ridd-n Eve sue
cessive times through the tunnSL On the
first four trips there were other passengers
in the boat, and on the fifth ne was alone.
Employees Of the amusement place cap
tured the boat containing the body. . d
later It was sent to the BROOKLYN morsus
by the police.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-21

signature. Fairfax was clerk of the Su-
preme Court. He could work as well as
play. That's the reason they made him
Speaker Of the House of Representatives"
One MemQro bile Duel
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-21
iii fields in Mendocino were to be subsu-


tutec-
Mrs. Yesler was smitten with the scheme.
and the fact that the medium said she
into the enterprise strengthened her faith.
The young widow went home and thought
the matter over. The more she pondered the
to her in particular was the proposition to
give her lots Of oil stock In case the lost
ship was not located. After half n day OF
to put s. 900 into the company organized to
reap wealth from land and sea- She signed
a certified check for this amount, and was
high priestess to deposit 1t. when she met
friend.
After exchanging the usual greetings of
the day. Mrs. Yesler. who was enthusiastic
over the venture, confided to the friend her
decision to invest. He asked if she had
consulted any lawyer or business man in
regard to the financial status Of the COM
| pany- She answered no. The friend per-
| suaded her to defer raying In her money
| until some Investigation had been made.
| lady to ascertain whether the investment
would be safe one His report was that
what was to be the Rio Wrecking Company
DC assets whatever.
This Information was a surprise to Mrs.
iesier. When she learned it. she instructed
Mr.. Jones to recall her contract Then she
! destroyed the check.
| The young widow came to know the me-
Gently eaiisa at hex hoe amused TIN, %nG
! lily with some advice the medium gave him.
He had SO greatly enjoyed his experience
during a. sitting" he had with the spiritual
| list that he advised Mrs. Yesier to 60 to her.
| The widow had no taste, she said for such
things, and did not care to experience "a
| sitting" The gentleman urged her, present.
7, Ing her with a dollar for the fee.
| The following day Mrs. Yesler met the
medium. 1t was then that she felt her
mower as promoter. The madame told her
4 that this was her lucky year-the time of
] her life to make Investments. The general
/ conditions OF the earth, heavens and sea
would never again be SO favorable to her
when the inclination and influence OF the
elements were exhausted, the alluring posi-
bilities Of the Rio Wrecking Company were
judicfously set forth. ..s.-.-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-21

p.cHe SOur(. he COuld work as well as
play, That's the reason they made him
speaker Of the House of Representatives"
One Memorable Duel.
General Barnes tells a story of Charlie
Fairfaxs courage and generosity.
Every gentleman was supposed to carry
a bowie knife in those days." said the Cen
eral, land Charlie had his with him when
one day at Sacramento he was insulted-I
forget the fellows name. The duel was
impromptu. as most duels were at that
time. They used their knives In a fash
Fairfax had his man down and disarmed.
He threw his own knife to the floor, where
1t stuck quivering.
You have wife and children he said
I'll give you your life
James w. Stevens of Oakland knew Ford
Fairfax in Virginia City during the mining
fever.
Vie was a simple Southern gentleman
who knew a good fellow. a good cigar and
merry glass whenever he met them.
was little more than a boy when I first saw
him. He was sitting at a faro game in JOE
Stewards place, in Virginia City. He played
with nothing but red chips and played all
apiece, and in three hours he won SIS 600.
On the way back to the hotel an old broken
down miner begged for a dollar. What do
you want 1t for. whisky or bread?' asked
Fairfax.
I whisky said the man.
All right; take this for telling the truth
Ior once in your life.'
Fairfax handed him hundred dollars.
Charles Fairfax. the tenth Baron, died at
Baltimore in 1869. without issue, and was
succeeded by his brother.Joh Contee Fair
fax. whose son is now seeking to revive the
old title that has been for so many years
ignored
Albert Kirby Fairfax. the claimant. is a
handsome, easy-going young fellow, with a
good. social position in New York. He is a
member of the Union Club of that city, and
men who know him, that there Is a woman
back of his demand for the title, an heiress
with vast social ambitions. who would dear
ly love a lord
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-21

Fairfax: On the site of his dwelling is a
road resort called Pastori's where the
cheerful '''phist! of the cork is heard
has ceased to linger there as
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-21

Fairfax. On the site of his dwelling is a
road resort called Pagtori's where the
cheerfui phtst! of the cork Is heard
against the summer night. But nobility
has ceased to linger there as
In days OF old. when knights were bold.
And Barons held their sway
The last Baron there since Baron Fairfax
was the Baron Won Schroeder
Since Albert Kirby Fairfax has applied
Tor a title that the last six generations of
Fai RIA have ignored. the name is active
corridors and other places where men of
the world are prone to lose the Idle hour.
Any number OF blood relations of Charlie
is of the blood through the Mays. who mar
ried into the FairfaXes; SO is Mrs William
Babeoek Of this city; by. the same strain;
Mary. the daughter of Fred Croker. VIII
liam G. Stafford is also related to the Fair
faxes; So is Louis Paul Kirby, journalist
OF this city.
Stories of the Tenth Bnron.
1.-The best of Scotch and American blood
mingled to blend a perfect gentleman in
Charlie Fairfax" said Reuben H. Lloyd.
HE was one of Gods noblemen and
scorned title. don't know anything
about this young man, who wants to be
recognized as the twelfth Baron, but 1
knew Charlie we'll He was a man from
sole to scalp. Kind, genial. magnetic and
clever one took to him as a cat takes to a
warm brick. He was the most comfortable.
even-tempered man ever knew; hoSp1taDie
to a fault and famous sportsman. He
shot the last elk that was Killed in Marin
County. Colonel Halves presented the ant
lers to the Bohemian Club
over at FairIax villa he had several
hunting dogs with pedigrees as long as his.
own. Well, one day borrowed dog from
Charlie and went out on a lone quail hunt.
1t was his best dog. His tail commenced to
do tricks the minute he saw the gun. I
fred one shot and hit nothing but the sky.
Then a bunch of quail sprang up almost in
my face, and banged away with the sec
look of contempt and started for. home I
whistled. called and threatened: but he
went his way and would have nothing more
I to the day Of his death. I believe.
II have pretty good document signed
by him In my offics to-day. My commission
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-21
Persuaded Wealthy Young Widow
to Invest in Great Money
Making Scheme.
FER ENTHUSIASM SAVED HER.
Told a Friend of the Chance. and
He Advised Investigation,
Which Caused Change
in Widows Plans.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Yesler. wealthy young widow, thinks she
has reason to believe that San Francisco
spiritualistic medium has some magnetic in
fiuence as promoter as we'll as occult
z,ower Mrs. Yesler listened the other day
to one OF the mediums stories, with the
result that she was ready at its conclusion
to part with $500.
The story was an attractive one, to be
sure. to woman of speculative tendencies.
The possible riches that might come to the
surface with the raising of the wrecked Rio
de Jareiro figured as the drawing card. In
case the sea failed to yield this treasure,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-21
SEEKS TITLE HIS
father SCORNED,
New York Bank Clerk Wants to Be
Called the Twelfth Baron
of Fairfax.
STORIES OF THE TENTH BARON.
California Gentleman Who De
clared That Plain Mr.. Charles
Fairfax, U. S. A., Was
Good Enough.
STORIES OF THE TENTH BARON.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
San Francisco. July 2o--While Albert Kir-
by Fairfax, a New York bank clerk, is
presenting formal claim to the Fairfax
barony that he may sit as a Scottish peer
in the House Of Lords, the old-timers Of
California are unanimous In the opinion
that Albert, whatever he is is not the sort
of fellow his uncle Charlie was.
Uncle Charlie was Charles Snowlen
Fairfax, tenth Baron Fairfax. Like several
of his ancestors. he never used the title.
plain Mr.. Fairfax. with the u. s. A. for
the address. is good enough for me-. he
used to say.
Charlie Fairfax was an American. and
glad Of It. He liked California, and builded
him q villa in Marin County. The little
place In which It was situated IS now called
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-21

To Cure Headache In 10 Minutes
Take Parker's Headache Powders. They
are safe and sure. An druggists. Prize 10c.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-21

The finest equipped eye.tessin9 pazIee m
onDsst, No. W6 Locust o. Cousuleat110 g.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-21

Laces, Etc.
Price cutting on the prettiest
and daintiest Laces, Gauzes,
Embroi deries, Neckwear, etc.
Radical reductions to close
them out quickly.
Fancy Printed Gauze in all .colors,
worth up to 35c-Monday. in G.
basement. per yard. .................OS
Black and Cream Chantilly and 'Gui-
pure Lace. up to ) inches wide e.
in basement. per yard. ...........SS
Embroidery Edges and Insertions in
lengths from IL TO 5 yards. worth UP
to l5c-Monday, in base THo
ment. per yard. Observation-Disclosures ~
Val Lace Edges and Insertions.
worth UP to SOC a yard-Monday, toe
in basement. per dozen yards. Az
Fancy Laces, Including White and
Cream Lace Bands Cluny Lace
Edges and Black Chantilly Lace
Bands. worth up TO 39c-on main
floor Monday, H.
per yard. ......................A NV
Liberty Silk in all cclors. Is Inches
wide and worth S5c--Ntopday 10
on main floor. per yard. .......... ASS
Fancy White Null Stock Ties trim
med with Cream Venice Lace Edges
and worth 5oc-Monday, on aEo
main floor. each. Observation-Disclosures. ASS
Val. Lace Edges and Insertions, UP
to ia inches wide and worth 75cs(1c
Monday. on main floor. per yd. JVS
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-21
All Our Fine imported
Wash Goods

~O8A ~VO~S
Will be sacrificed here Monday as
never beforei Our entire stock or
dainty Imported Wash Fabrics must
go at any price! No time to Oily
daily now! Stock will be divided into
four big lots and thrown onto our
counters ION the main floor at these
sensational figures!
Lot ALI our Corded Dimities.
Black Lace Striped Batistes, short
lengths of Mercerized Skirtings. short
lengths q to YARDS of fine Mercer
lied Foulards. etc. worth up to 25c
a yard--clean-up price. on 7Kc
main floor, per yard. -
10, 2-Includes all our Imported
Dimities. Finest Printed Bat.stes in
pretty floral and striped designs.
also solid colors-fine Imported Mad
up, to S5c n yard-clean-up price, on
main floor. 00ILc
Lot 3-A1l our Finest Silk Warp
Ginghams. Silk Striped Madras. Silk
Warp Mousselines, etc, that have
been selling up to Csc yard-clean-
per yard .................... &c
Lot ALI our 44-inch Imported
Embroidered Swisses. all our 42-inch
lr,po~ted Silt and Linen Novelties.
etc.~in this LOT. YOU will find the
S,seIest wash iani'i>.; .t.i.Iol,,o tins
ssason-not yard worth less than 81
and up to $2-choice in this A9c
cleanup sale at, per yard. w
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-03-08
NOTICE 40 CREDITORS.

The undersigned has been aps
pointed by the Gon. A. S. Hum
phreys, First Judge of the First Cir.
cult Court Of the Territory OF Ha-
waii, as administrators of the Estate
OF Uilama Honu (b), deceased, late
of Niolops, Honolulu, Oahu, notice
is hereby given to ell persons in-
debted to said estate to make i'm
mediate payment TO thu underAign-
ed, and all persons having claims
against said estate, whether Sc
cured or otherwise, to present the
same duly authenticated within six
months from date, or they will be
forever barred.
KOLEKA,
Administrative Estate of Uilama
Honu, Deceased.
Koloa, Kauai, February /, 1901.
Is 4toaw
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-03-08
SHERIFF's SALE.

In pursuance of an Execution is
sued out Of the Supreme Court OF
the Territory of Hawaii, on the 18th
day Of February, A. D., 1901, in re
matter OF B. F. White, plaintiff. va.
@. H. Patzig, defendant, | have
levied upon the personal property
of said defendant, @. II. Patzig, on
this 2lst day of February, A. d.
1901, and shall expose said property
for sale at Public Auction, to the
highest bidder, at the Police Station,
Kalakaua Hale, in Honolulu, Island
OF Oahu, Territory of Hawaii, at II
o'clock noon Of Thursday, the 2Sth
day Of March, A. D 1901, unless the
judgment amounting to Ninety-two
and 90 100 Dollars, interest, costs
and my expenses are previously paid,
Said property levied upon being:
GO Chickens,
l Cow,
5 Dozen Pigeons,
l Double.seated wagon,
l Road Cart,
l Single Harness.
CHAS. f. CHILLING WORTH,
Deputy Sheif Territory OF Ha-
waii
Honolulu, Oahu. 35 st
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-03-08
NOTICE.


Notice is hereby given that the
Pearl City Cemetery is now open for
interments. A special funeral train
leaves the railroad station at 2:15 p.
m, daily, remaining at the cemetery
until after all interments.
The rates for transportation are
one dollar for the corpse, and fifty
cents for the round trip for
mourners.
Plats are now on sale at the Office
OF the company, ranging in price
from $40 up, according to location
and size. No other charges of any
nature.
HAWAIIAN CEMETERY AS
ISOLATION, LTD.
Room 3, Love Building, Fort ST.
70-3mos.
The colored American., 1901-11-30

Mr.. Ed, &. Allen has res On. d bis po-
s'tiOn as head miTeI R.st at M pore aud
P loieaus
BlshOD Nj B szI e,s Il the 10 b epis
e'ps district, WAS a. the Financial
ID 'sdq Isritr1 this week
DR. @ e If rd Fly. who is now 10,
ted st 1907 % st n W, is doing an
excellent den al bushes.
Rev. P H Hubbard. the Financial
Secretary CT the A. M E. Church, ia
s Ill weak from hi4 Irlp abroad.
Have you been to the Hotel B uns
wick yet and had one nf those maxnifi
bsn Sunday dinners? L DO, why nor?
Tne n P G. Cub gave their se~onf /
aInval reception lsst NJ Dnday mig h 3 t
4'51a 3 st., &. w aDd the fl air waa
vsry enjoyable and b 'ilIisut success.
Th races at B enuings. which have
a tTactsd SO much attention the past
three W 3eks aud have furnished anus =
IaenC and money for tie gams sports,
TlOse t.d4y
Rev. j. l.. Moore, o. st Angus Tine,
FIs wAs In the city e1r0uts to his
ONE at er spending a II 4asant visit to
Philadelphia AMI other heru and
esstern points.
Mis- z. 81. Hubbard and Mss May
roe JesYe Thomas spsnt neatly three
months In the great northwest seeing
the sights. They visited Pixies Peak
and other points.
Mr. Joe Cars invincibIe ! ghtweight
of Baltimore, was in the city this week
the guest of MessJs Gray and Cos. ley
The luncheon rendered The champfo
by this enterprisiDg Fl IN Deggsrs de
scTiptiOn.
The Philadelphia House is doing 1
large share of business now a days