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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-21
The Poor Little Fellow.

The street Arab lives by his wits, if
he lives at all well. Two youngsters
who peddle cough drops on Chestnut
street have learned this thoroughly
One of these boys is much larger than
the other, and a crowd was attracted
to the corner of Ninth and Chestnut
streets the other day TO see the big
boy pummeling the little boy. At the
proper time the big one disappeared
leaving the little one surrounded by
sympathetic onlookers. Several per-
sons, plying the poor little fellow"
gave him nickels and pennies.
The sequel showed that the poor lit
tie fellow" was in league with his sup
posed tOrmentor. No sooner had the
crowd dispersed than the big boy came
along for his divyy. The scene was re-
peated several times. always with the
same result.-Philadelphia Times.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-21

During the last term of the late Zeb
Vance in the United States senate his
brother, Robert Vance, was elected to
represent the Asheville On ca district
in the lower branch of congress. One
Sunday morning soon after Robert
made his appearance in Washington Il
friend asked the senator if he and Rob
ert agreed on the subject of religion as
well as they aid on politics.
NO" replied the senator; Bob is a
Methodist and believes in falling from
grace, but never falls, while l am a
Presbyterian and don't believe in fall
Ing from grace, but am all the time
fallingr'-New York Times.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-21
TheaericaI superstition.

Among country theatrical companies
superstitions are more varied and OK
tended than among metropolitan ones
and are of course more bindly ana re-
ligiously adhered to- If on entering
town where the next stand" is to be
made Il graveyard is visible on the
right side Of the railway track, the
country managers heart swells with
bright anticipations. But if. on the
contrary, the tombstones loom up on
the left of the road, he becomes de-
pressed, as he takes the fact as a
warning that his business will be
small during his engagement in that
place Such manager will be apt to
give some man or boy free pass to
the theater OF a first night. as he
would fear a run of i'll luck in case a
woman should chance to enter the
house before member of the opposite
sex had found his way within.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-21
HUMAN ALARM CLOCKS,
How Messenger Boys Are Utilized as
ANvakeners In New York,


At l o'clock the other morning Il well
dressed man strollcd into one of the
uptown messenger offices. He had been
dining out and evidently, from the rak-
tsh tilt TO his opera hat, the dinner had
been a success.
Il want a messenger hoy to come and
waken me in the morning"
what hour:" The clerk was all
business, for the request was not I'M
usual.
Seven o'clock. I've got to catch a
train" he explained.
An right, sir; o'clock" assured the
clerk.
The man turned as he was going out
of the door, Have the boy hammer
the door hard he cautioned. I'm a
dead one when | get to sleep. and I've
got to catch that train" Then he went
home and went to sleep with absolute
confidence.
The whistles We're blowing I o'clock.
a small boy in uniform hammered
with club. his "wakener." on the
door of the man who had dined the
night before Get up in there he
cried. Get UP, you old sleepyhead"'
You 20 away from my door" comes
In sleepy tones from the room. It's a
mistake. l don't want to get up
"Oh. yes, you do, my dodo bird" is
the fresh reply, And the tattoo on the
door goes on with redoubled strength.
"All right boy; I'm awake now"'
bowls the man who has been sleeping.
You can 20 away now"
Not till you've signed this receipt"
the boy insists.
The man has to crawl out of bed and
come to the door. The boy has a paper
ready, and as be is a careful man he
reads before signing. 1t certifies that
he has been thoroughly Weakened by
Messenger No. 432 and that he is not
going back to bed again that day.
SIS this joke he asks the boy.
'Naw, faint no joke" replied the
messenger through his teeth. IF we'se
didn't make you'se do this, you'd be
down to de office about noon a-howlin'
dat we didn't wake you'se. Now, if
you'se goes back to your bag of feath-
ers. wese got you'n in black an white,
an no mistake. New York Tribune.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-21
Officiating smallpox FITTINGS.

Scientific treatment andmuch skill are
required to remove smallpox pittinss
successfully. This treatment is given
by a masseuse, but massage is not
used, as it would never remove the
pittings. The process requires a care
full removing. little by little. Of old GU
ticle. The new, which takes the place,
is smoother than its predecessor and
requires about ten days for treatment
Thus, after a couple or more treat
ments and in comparatively short
time, the deepest scars are replaced by
q perfectly smooth skin.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-21

In great French houses of days gone
by dinner was announced by the blow
ing of hunting horns, and it is on rec
ord that at certain gala feasts the
dishes were brought in by servants in
full armor, mounted upon caparsoned
horses, a practice we could only look
for during the reign of chivalry. OF
the attendants at dinner the carver and
server took precedence over all the
others. They stood probably on each
side of their lord. The server, it may
be mentioned, was the officer who
placed the dishes on the table.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-21
Trick With Glass of water.

You wager any person that you will
so fill glass of water that he shall
not move it off the table without spill.
ing the whole contents. You then fill
the glass and, laying piece of thin
card over the top of it, dexterously
turn the glass upside down on the
table and draw away the card and
leave the water in the glass with its
foot upward. 1t will therefore be i'm
possible to remove the glass from the
table without splitting every drop.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-21
Not to His Advnntnge.

"Huhw grumbled Mr.. Skinnay, who
was being uncomfortable crowded by
the jolly looking fat man. "These cars
should charge by weight"
"Think 500" replied the fat man.
"Why, they'd hardly think it worth
while to stop for you."-Catholic Stand
ard and Times.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-21

Additional trains leave Baltimore for Union
Bridge and Intermediate Stations at lO.l2a a. IN
and rs and 6l5 p. m, and leave Union Bridge
for Baltimore and Intermediate Stations at
) % and 625 a. m, and 1880 p. IN. daily, except
sunday.
Sundays only-leave Baltimore for Union
Bridge and Intermediate Stations at 935 a. IN,
and 2.3j p IN. Leave Union Bridge ats IS a. m
and o. p. m for Baltimore and Intermediate
Stations.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-21

Minister-Is your father at home,
Willie?
Wiiliam-Yes, but he's got the rheu-
matism so bad he amt safe to talk to.
indianapolis News.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-21

Sometimes a mans neighbors consid-
er him ungrateful because he insists
on managing his own affairs.-Chicago
News.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-21
HE MARCHED AWAY WITH MS REGIMENT

dignanuy, IF you We're not going
away, l should be downright angry
with you for saying such things to
me-" She crushed the charms in her
nervous fingers. do you think me
so small that l would keep these as
trophies of my conque>ts? You do not
know them or me Many are souvenirs
Of happy foreign experiences, many
the fruits of dilgent hunting in curio
shops. 1t is hobby with me, as you
ought to know. This new one" and
she held up an oddly chased silver
heart, Il picked up at Remsden's the
other day"
His face had softened as he detected
a culver in her voice
Forgive me, because-because as
you say, | am going away. | want
even more than that. have never
given you a charm. "There Were always
so many others. Yet now | ask one
from you. Let me take the silver heart
In trust, TO you it is a small thing.
To me-
He paused. She had turned again to
her study of the fire.
ne shauo" ueepeieu on ms race
but he continued, with a forced laugh:
on VIII Dfihs II PACK again. never
rear Ana VINO knows but tlat It's eX-
periences in camp and on the battle
field may enhance its value in your
eyes. If anything should happen to me,
II shall be sent back to YOU in safety"
Inc girl turned lmpuLSNely YOU
shaL nave the heaf'' hoD' out uoh
TAX ABOUT not coming BACK again. we
your iriehas can | spare you she
shlileu up IN ms lace ~ she fastened II
on MS Watch chalh' or the sake OF
ola tunes. but she knew that IL
meant more than that 10 nm.
He marched away with his regiment,
and she waved flag ana cheered with
the rest. Afterward the weeks stretch
ed out into months, punctuated by let
tiers written on shipboard and finally
from the Philippines.
She forgot her interest in her charms
and herself. 1t was a new experience
Between mail days She went to Red
Cross meetings and read war bulletins.
She told herself that it was her latest
fad.
One day a newspaper telegram
taught her the truth. 1t was the ac-
count of paltry sklrmish, and it said,
"Many killed ana missing"
1t was his regiment. \ dreadful fear
seized her heart.
Later news gave the list Of the miss
ing. She swaycd as she read it. But
the horrible certainty Of his name in
print could tell her nothing. She had
guessed il before. Rob was dead, And
now she knew that somehow all the
sunlight had gone out and left life gray
and hopeless.
Her chain charm was dangling from
her belt. and swift stab of reproach
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-21

Great Britain imports one-third Of
her food.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-28

SAYS NEGRO WILL DIE OrT.-A
sensation has been created in Muscatine,
Iowa. by Rev. J. l.. Murphy, of the
English Lutheran Church, who said in
a lecture on the race problem that the
study of the sociological condition OF the
negro today proves that he is deteriorat-
ing in this country, will later lapse into
barbarism and finally become extinct.
He points out that before the war the
negro was trustworthy and the honor OF
any woman of the South was safe without
the protection of white men. Today,
however, white woman scarcely dares
venture forth alone Mr.. Murphy says
that not only is the black man becoming
degraded morally in the South, but also
physically. Physicians testify that he is
more susceptible to disease than few
years ago, and especially in pulmonary
troubles. Pneumonia isalmost always IA
,al. The POSITION taken by Mr.. Murphy is
that in time the progressive class OF
blacks will tire of the conditions in this
country and return to their former Afri-
can home to teach their fellow-blacks,
while those left in this country will then
rapidly become extinct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-28
DIED IN Youse woMAs's ARMS

DIED IN YoUNG WOMAN's ARMS
Herbert McCannon, young man who
but recently returned from the Philip
pines. were shot and killed by Postmaster
Newton Staugh, at Riverton, Sullivan
county, Indiana, Sunday night: NC
Cannon called upon Sadie Staugh,
the postmasier's daughter. 1t is said
that when he went to leave the house he
demanded the return Of gold watch
That he had sent the young woman IRON
the Philippines. While she was gone
for the wa.ch the father and McCannon
oot into an alteration. Staugh claims
that McCannon drew a pistol and threat
ened to kill the entire family. Staugh
seized shotgun and fired at McCaunon
lust as his daughter returned. AS Nc
Cannon staggered toward her the father
fred the second barrel, the full charge
of shot entering McCannon's head. lie
fell to the sidewalk. The girl lifted up
his head and then, laying him down
again. ran into the house and returned
with a pillow. As she tried to place his
head upon it McCannon died in her arms.
The young woman has refused to make
any statement O the tragedy, and only
the fathers side of the story is known.
Staugh is quiet and peaceable, and the
shooting is supposed 20 have been Justi-
fable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-28
MEDICINAL.

1t is a great affection for a woman TO
have her face disfigrred by pimples or
any form of eruptive disease. 1t makes
her morbid and sensitive, and robs her
Of social enjoyment. Disfguring erup-
tions are caused by impure blood, and
are entirely cured by the great blood
purifying medicine-Dr. Pierces Golden
Medical Discovery. 1t removes from the
blood the poisonous impurities which
cause disease. 1t perfectly and perinan-
emily cures scrofulous sores, eczema,
tetter, boils, pimples and other eruptive
diseases which are caused by the blood $
impurity. 1t increases the action of
the blood-making glands and thus in
creases the supply of pure rich blood.
WFor about one year and half my face was
very badly broken OUT writes Miss Carrie
Mich uI spent great deal OF money with doc
tors and for different kinds Of medicine, but re-
ceived no benefit. At last read one of your
advertisements in paper, and obtained bottle
of DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. Be-
fore had taken one bottle of this medicine I
noticed change and after taking three bottles
! vyas entirely cured. l can well recommend
DR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to any
one similarly afflicted"
The sole motive for substitution is to
permit the dealer to make the little
more profit paid by the sale of less mer.
itorious medicines. He gains; you lose.
Therefore accept no substitute for
vGolden Medical Discovery"
The Peoples Common Sense Medical
Adviser, a book ccrtainig 1908 pages,
is given away. Send II one-cent stamps
for expense OF mailing only, for the book
in paper covers, or 81 stamps for the vol
ume bound in cloth. Address DR.. 4. V.
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-28
Old People Have Their Troubles.

Mr.. Francis Little of Benton Harbor,
Mich, is over eighty years of age.
Since 1865 he has been troubled more
or less with Indigestion and constipa-
ton and has tried almost everything In
use for those ailments. Last August he
began using Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets and was soon feeling
much better. In arecent letter he says.
al have used three boxes of the Tablets
and now think / am WELL" These
Tablets improve the appetite and in
vigorate the stomach, liver and bowels.
For sale by Richard Gibson, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-28
Gagged BRIDAL PAIR.

Nothing delighted George Albert DIM
ling of Pittsburg, Pa, so much as a
practical joke. He is son of John
Dimling, a millionaire. A wedding
within the circle of his friends was good
for a solid weeks amusement for him.
He was married himself on Thursday
night last. The bride was Miss Wilhel-
nina Morgan. When he and his bride
were ready to depart for the East Liberty
station 20 take train to New York, they
wee seized by their friends and hustled
into an express wagon on which was
built wire cage. They were put into
the cage and the door was locked. Be
tween 1000 and 5000 persons had
gathered to see the spectacle, having
been drawn to the house by handbills
which had been distributed in Nome
wood. They read: "Circus parade will
pass along this street this evening,
starting at nine o'clock from 7O3l
Hamilton fAvenue. Main feature
will be Gagged bridal couple. II
YOU want to see the funniest show on
earth look out for this one" Of coun e
everybody looked out. First in the
parade came hobo band. Following
was a clown on real spotted pony
Thea came the cage containing the
bride and bridegroom and after that a
tallyho coach, on which were the COM
mittee in charge. Ten carriages con-
tanning the guests fell in at the rear
Four boys were stationed on the cage
wagon burning red fire. The horse
wore linen pantaloons and a hat that
was an artistic creation of the millinery
art The bride and bridegroom were
angry but the cage was strong and they
could not break out of it. AT the
station red fire was burned continually
and sticks were given to passengers on
the train. The bride and groom be-
lieyed their troubles were ended, but
they found more in New York. They
went to the Waldorf-Astoria and were
scarcely settled in their apartments until
express wagons began to deliver all
kinds of household utensils, cookpots,
dippers, pie pans, and so on, all sent
by thoughtful .'.iends from Pittsburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-28
Natural Anxiety.

Mothers regard approaching winter with
uneasiness, children take cold so easily. NO
disease costs more little lives than Group. Jus
attack is SO sudden that the sufferer is often
beyond human aid before the doctor arrives.
Such cases-yield readily to One Minute Cough
Cure. Liquifes the mucus, allays infam1-
nation. removes danger. Absolutely safe.
Acts Immediately. Cures coughs, colds, grip,
bronchitis, all throat and lung trouble. +;
S. Mcmahon, Hampton, Ga: "A bad cold
rendered me voicecss just before an oratorlcal
contest. | intended to Withdraw but took
One Minute Cough Cure. 1t restored my
voice in time to win the medal" For sale by
f. s Leadbeater e. Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-28

THE ATTORNEY GENERALsHIP FIGHT.
Some very spicy correspondence has pass
ed between United States District Attor-
new Edgar Allan and his assistant, Mr..
Hugh G. Miller, on the subject OF the
Norfolk butchers alleged conspiracy
case against the government, which Is 10
be considered by the federal grand jury
in November. General Allan went OIL
on ten days vacation recently, and a
friend OF Assistant District Attorney
Miller, knowing the feeling between
General Allan aud Mr.. Miller, thought
the opportunity good one-"to help
Miller along" so gave him the facts
which led to the present prosecution OF
the butchers charged with conspiracy.
Mr.. Miller, two days after General Al
Ian left Norfolk, hurried to Washington
and laid the alleged conspiracy case be
fore the Department of Justice. he was
empowered to go ahead with the prose-
cution and did so. The letters between
General Allan and Mr.. Miller passed
after the General returned from his bret
vacation. The latest development is
card from Mr.. Miller claiming to have
been loyal to the General until he, him.
self, was attacked, and claiming that the
President had personally mentioned the
district attorneyship to him, and that he
had asked General Allan's reappoint-
ment, even though he had just been al
prised that his own appointment would
be more agreeable to the republican or
ganization of Virginia.
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All who Use Atomizers in trea:in

All who Use Atomizers in treating
nasal Ca:arrh will get the best result from
Ely's LIQUID Cream Balm. Price, including
spraying tube, 20 cts. Sold by druggists or
mailed BY Ely Bros, 56 Warren street, n. Y.
New Orleans, Sept. !, 1900.
Messrs. ELY Bros. Il sold two bottles OF
your Liquid Cream Balm to customer, WIN.
Lamberton, 14l5 Delachaise street, New. Or
leans he has used the two bottles, giving
him wonderful and most satisfactory results.
GEO. w. MCDUFF, Pharmacist.
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ALEXANDRIA STEAM BAKERY'S
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We Wish to Announce

the purchase Alexandria Steam
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going putting thorough condition We te
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SUICIDE AT A BANQUET. The body
of Alfred Petersen, a Swedish piano
maker, is in the morgde at New York
as a result of suicide party given by
Petersen in his fiat in that city. Peter
sen had been out of work for some time
and his leisure was spent in reading
"Ouo Vadis." The account OF the
suicide of Petronius, Nero's favorlte,
who invited his friends to a banquet
and had a slave open his veins while his
guests we're enjoying their dessert, made
A great impression on Petersen.
He had decided to die, and he determin-
ed to make an event of his suicide.
Sophie Sondendranner, Svenlia Frsley
and Mary Olsen and their best beaux
were hidden to the feast, and they made
merry about the table for several hours.
1t was midnight when Petersen arose
and said: "Ill give you toast.
Drink heartily to it." When the
glasses were filed Petersen jumped up
His wine glass was uplif,ed in his hand.
"Here's to our dear fatherland, to which
nv spirit will fly. l place this to my
head and bid you all good-by."' AS he
smoke he drew arevolver from his pocket,
placed it to his temple and pulled the
trigger. His last words were drowned
by shrieks of horror from his friends.
They sprang forward, but were TOO late
The bullet had plowed its way into hl'
brain, and Petersen dropped, dead.
On the dresser in his bedroom was found
a well-thumbed copy of "Quo Vadis;
1t was opened and turned down at th'
passage describing the suicide of Nero'i
favorite at the banquet table.
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Old Pictures Wanted

George Washington; also old American
historical pictures highest prices paid. When
writing give name of engrayer and date OF
publishing; also any other information .ap;,
pearing on picture. Address, The United
Publishing House, p. o. Box 75l, New York.
oplS I'm
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