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Mower County transcript., 1908-02-19

President Roosevelt recently stirred
up congress in his special message
about what ought to be done right
away in the way Of an employers lia-
bility bill, imitin' federal iD1unctions,
controllin' the corporations and other
such reasonable things. and senators
Nelson and Clapp who carry Mime
sota's brains tell US emphatically that
these suggestions Of the president are
timely and needy and needed and sen.
sible but do you hear anything Of this
kind from salary grabber Tawney? ?
Not on your life? rawney prefers to
make some picayune weak criticism on
President Roosevelt for some technical
matter in connection with internal
waterway improvement which we all
80 much need. Seems so Tawney would
help such things along. 1 laughed to
split at Tawney's mild and scared way
in which he tried to make some show
agenst Roosevelt. Made me think # a
kid knockin' on the door Of q big house
weakly and then scamperin' like a cat
round the corner for fear of gettin' a
big stick. And the country sides with
Roosevelt in all he does just the same.
This namby pamby, goody goody
way OF bringin' up young ones nova
days don't wear and folks are findin'
1t out to their sorrow. My paper says
that the special committee of the New
York city has recommended the return
OF corporal punishment in the schools
under proper restrictions, and3insubor-
dinate youngsters are in future to be
disciplined with good old fashioned
spankin's and lickin's. There's nothin
else will do the business. Farmer Ben
has alwus stuck for this in spite of the
sottheads that claim that moral sua-
sion is the real cheese. We've ben
raisln' up set of boys, and girls that
don't know what obedience and respect
Tor their adults means and there never
was time when such lawless spirit
wasabroad. 1t looks like the grown folks
OF today VINO lever got licked when
they was kius think they can disregard
all authority aud law and rights of
others. l want raised that way. I
used to hav to take my dose when my
conduct was off and in the old schools
. tell you Prof. Xenophon Demosthe.
hes used to strap the Branch avenue
boys and girls till they was fairly
saints.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31
BURIED IN Cement.
The Story of an Arab Boy Who Re-
nounced Mohammedanism

The Story of an Arab Boy Who Re-
nounced Mohammedanism
According to history, there was born
about the year 1920 an Arab boy
named Geronimo. He was captured in
infancy by the Spanish garrison at
oran. and when about eight years old
ne escaped from his captors and went
back to his family. living as Moham-
medan until the age of twenty-five.
He then voluntarily returned to Oran
and esumed the Christian life which
he had adopted previously when in
the hands of the Spanish authorities.
A few years later he went on coast
ing raid with a party of Spaniards,
but the raiders were themselves cap
tured by Moorish corsair and
brought to Algiers. Here the attempt
was made to convert him to Moham-
mechanism, but he persistently refused
to embrace that faith. so that he was
tried and condemned to die. His hands
were tied behind his back. and he was
cast alive, face downward, into block
of concrete then being prepared for
the Fort DIES Vingt Quatre Heures,
then building. Careful note was taken
of the spot by Haido, a Spanish Bene-
dictine missionary to Algiers, who
prayed the time might come when the
Lord would pave the way for his ex-
humation and Christian burial. In
1858 the French found it necessary to
destroy the fort. and the data left by
Haido were found to be correct, for the
designated block of concrete on being
cut open disclosed the bones of Geron-
imo and the cavity left by his body.
The bones were removed Dec. q. 1858,
and given Christian burial. and they
now rest in massive stone sarcopha-
gus in the cathedral. A. plaster cast
was made of the cavity and afterward
photographed Cement Age.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31
HOME OF THE DOLL.
Methods of the Ingenious Thurinsian
Toymakers.

Dolmaking did not become conspic-
uous us an industry in the Thuringian
mountains until the middle of the nine
teenth century, when citizen of Son
neherg brought from London a doll
which was regarded as a great curiosi-
ty. 1t had come originally from China,
and its heed. legs and arms were NOV
able. tbs furnished an inspiration to
the Ingenious Thuringian toymakers,
WHO promptly improved upon it. Up
20 that time they had made dolls only
of wood and leather but soon they
evolved the wax head-at first crude
article. the wax being applied with a
brush. but later brought to high per
lection, thanks, it is said, to an acct
dental discovery. A man engaged in
making the heads dropped a thimble
into his pot of fluid wax and on taking
it out found it covered with Il smooth
and beautiful coat of the substance.
lie was not slow to seize the idea, the
result being the adoption of the dip
ping process. the final touches Of color
bellS put ou viii Cduei . nan pch-
ell Later on the movable eyes and
closing lids, to feign sleep, were added,
and the fleece of the Angora goat was
substituted for human hair in the max
ing of wigs, holding its color and curl
much better, the doll as it is known
today thus assuming its final and
highly artistic form.
Dressing the dolls after they are
made has become an industry in which
numbers of women and girls are en-
ployed. For the small, inexpensive
dolls little chemises, finished with a
rufiie of lace around the neck and
arms. are made by hundreds and re-
quire no skilled labor for their con-
struction.-Rene Bache in Circle.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31

rained. Promptly at y he and his
electric cab were at Mabel'S house. In
twenty minutes more they were seated
in the front widow of the SwitZer-
land restaurant. Miss Mabel took up
the card. and before Peter had time to
breathe she had ordered nearly $50
worth of unsubstantial food. He paid
the bill. however. and off to the matt
nee they went. Still it rained
Il am afraid." said Peter as they
came out. that we can't have that
walk in the park
whats the matter with the cab?
"You are right"
They entered the cab. He turned to
her.
mabel. dear" he said. y love yor.
wiz you be mine:"
Mabel did not reply till the cab was
almost at her door
Il am sorry. but | never can be
yours Believe me. it is impossible
Say no more about it."
The cab stopped They both got out
Peter paid the driver and walked up
the steps.
"Why won't you have meT' he asked.
Because. Peter you are altogether
too evtrayagant." I.ippincott's.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31
A E0YAL. DENTIST.
The Story of Tooth Pulling by Peter
the Great.

the Great.
Peter the Great particularly delight
ed in drawing teeth, and he strictly
enjoined his servants to send for him
when anything of that sort was to be
done. One day his favorite Valet de
chambre seemed very melancholy. The
car asked him what was the matter.
"Oh, your majesty" said the man,
my wife is suffering the greatest ag-
ony from toothache. and she obstinate
~ refuses to have the tooth taken out"
''If that is ALL said Peter, I'VE will
soon cure it. Take me to her at once"
When they arrived the woman de-
clared that she was not suffering at
all; there was nothing the matter with
her.
"That is the way she talks, your
majesty" said the valet. "She is suf
fering tortures.'
Hold her head and hands," said the
car. 81 will have ii out in minute"
And he instantly pulled out the indi-
Gated tooth with great deXterity, amid
profuse thanks from the husband.
What was Peters Indignation to dis
cover a little later that his valet had
used him as an eXecutioner to punish
his wife, who had never had an I'M
sound tooth in her head.-Argonaut.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31
aus Royalties"


One day while on hunt with a num-
Der of royal guests the old kaiser grew
tired and decided to go home quietly.
Two of his guests. noticing this. ac-
companied him. They had walked
along the road some distance when Il
farmer with his wagon overlook them.
One of the gentlemen asked him to
take them along The farmer consent
ed, and the three climbed into the
wagon.
Curiosity soon got the better of the
countryman. and turning to one Of the
gentlemen he asked:
"And who might you be?"
81 am the Grand Duke of Mecklen-
burg"
"Goody" cried the farmer. laughing.
And turning to the second gentleman
he asked. "And who are your
81 am the king of Saxony"
"Why. this is getting better" said
the farmer Finally he turned to the
third
"Well, and who are you?"
81 am William, emperor of Ger
many"
'Well. this beats all" said the coun-
tryman. "And now let me introduce
myself. am Frederick the Great!
And now get along" he said, hitting
his horse You must prance "a little
In honor of US royalties"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31
The Victorian EnqIish.

The England which spoke the Ian
guage which was already dying in the
eighteen-siXties was before all things
a world of the country. The sights and
sounds of nature played far greater
part in the lives of the mass of the
people than they do today. This is re-
Elected. for instance, in the way in
which birds and animals were spoken
of and the names given them. | have
myself once or twice heard old people
in the country speak of the hen as
Dame Partlet." One is familiar with
the phrase from books. of course-it is
Chaucer's "Pertolette"- once or
twice as child ! actually heard it.
suppose it would be impossible to hear
it anywhere now.-London Outlook.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31
Rrioue Whist.

At least 60 per cent of the game of
bridge lies in the make. A poor player
loses tricks and often the game and
rubber by his play. but so many hands
occur in which there is really no play
that such losses are comparatively I'M
important compared with the havoc
wrought by an injudicious maker. for
constantly his decision is invoked when
the safety of the game or its success
lies in his judgment of the value Of
his hand To choose between hearts
or diamonds and no trumps. to select
clubs rather than spades, to know
when five card suit is safe and
when one of four cards should be
chosen, above all to keep an unrelax-
ing attention upon the state of the
score, with its shifting demands-all
these are the sterling qualities of a
good maker. Once sensible that you
are lacking in any such respect you
will find your game appreciably
strengthened by attention and study
Good Bridge"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31
The Meekest Man.

(Which of you children can tell me
who was the meekest MANI" asked a
Sunday school teacher.
None of them raised a hand. Finally
little Johnny Fizzletop raised his hand
above his curly head.
There said the teacher. you ought
all to be ashamed of yourselves. You
great big boys have been coming to
Sunday school for months and months.
and here is little Johnny Fizzletop,
poor little fellow, he never has had
any advantages and has only been
coming to Sunday school for the past
two weeks. and yet he knows more
about the Bible than all the rest of
you. | become perfectly discouraged
when | think of it. I come here every
Sunday and toll for you, and yet you
can't answer so simple a question as
what is the name of the meekest man
in the Bible. Just look at little John
ny there. holding up his hand, while
you hang your heads. You're a good
little boy, Johnny. and your teacher is
proud of you. Now speak up good and
loud and tell these great big boys who
was the meekest man. Speak up,
Johnny"
"Please, ma'am, may | go outT'
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31
A JAPANESE TOILET.
The Demure Brown Maiden In Hen
Holiday Attire.

The Demure Brown Maiden In Hen
Holiday Attire.
The Japanese college girl entertained
the fudge party with oriental .remi-
niscences.
"On every holiday" she said, 1.-The
japanese maiden must rise and have
her toilet finished before the sun looks
over Fujiyama. our sacred mountain.
"And what toilet. The long, coarse
slack tresses are washed. combed and
creased till the head shines like Il
knob of polished black marble. The
theeks are rouged fine pink The
throat. neck and bosom are powdered.
but at the nape of the neck there are
left three lines of the original brown
skin, in accordance with the rules of
Japanese cosmetic art.
with charcoal she rounds and
lengthens her eyebrows. She reddens
her lips with cherry paste, adding a
gilt diamond to the center of the pout-
ing lower lip She puts on eight fresh
garments. and she ties her obi. or great
sash, in symbolical knot. Her socks
she doesn't wear stockings-are very
white and pure. and her clogs are
lacquered till they shine like silk hat
"Now shells ready to set out. She
fills her silk tobacco pouch. thrusts her
pipe in her grdle. puts six paper hand
kerchiefs up her wide sleeve and sal
lies forth, turning Der toes in and wav-
ing her fan with v demure grace
Los Angeles Times.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31
The Overcoat.

Probably in no other department sar-
torial is there exhibited so much in
difference to hygienic considerations
as in the overcoat. The greatest fall
lacy of all perhaps in regard to the
choice of an overcoat is that the terms
weight" and warmth are synony-
nous. AS matter of fact, they are
nearly always diametrically opposed.
Moreover, the heavy overcoat is a tax
ON the resources of the organism and
destroys the economy which good
insulating cloth is intended to secure
London Lancet
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31
A Woman's Reason.

Peter Penson was not only very
much in love with Miss Mabel Went
worth. but very anxious to tell her so
He had met her at seaside resort
and the time and the place and the ex-
traordinary beauty of the young lady
had done their fatal work But,
though he had called several times. he
had never found her alone. 1t there
fore became necessary for him TO
adopt an expedient and one which
would cost as little as possible, for
Peter Penson was extremely cautious
in expenditure. Miss Mabel's home
was not far from the park. What could
be more effective for his purpose than
a walk in that verdant locality? a
"Will you" lie managed to whisper
one evening. take walk with me in
the park tomorrow afternoon? There
was something wanted to say to YOU
and
Cant you say it here"
Hardy. We may be interrupted al
any moment"
81 tell you what" she said. Let us
take luncheon at the Switzerland. Its
quite proper. you know. And then we
might got the matinee. Let's see.
should SO like to see 'rhe Birds Nest.
They say it's fine You can talk to me
between the acts
But Others would hear u.s."
very well. then We might walk
through the park. 1t will be dusk by
that time And. Oh. Mr.. Penson. par
don me for speaking Of it. but 1t might
rain. In which case should prefer an
electric cab"
Peter that night prayed that it would
be pleasant the next day. But alas
Providence was not with him =
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31
First Come. First Served.

A minister who sets his face against
bazaars once related an incident en-
phasizing his feelings on the matter.
"Onoe upon time" he said "a man
was going along II dark street when a
footpad suddenly appeared and, point
ing his pistol. began to relieve his vic
tim of his money
THE thief. however, apparently suf-
fered some pangs of remorse. It's
pretty rough to be gone through like
this. amt it. sir? he inquired.
"'Oh. that's all right. my man. the
held up one answered cheerfuly. /
was on my way to bazaar. You're
first, and there's an end of itv LON
don Telegraph. ~
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31
Not Up to Papa's Expectations.

Little Betty had been playing quietly
or the porch one afternoon unnoticed
by her father and a friend, who were
discussing the recent panic. When the
guest had gone and bedtime had come.
Betty knelt to say her prayers. A
pause followed the usual petitions in
behalf of papa an mamma an Aunt
Mary an Uncle Tom an Rover an
Bridget" Finally, with great earnest
ness. she resumed:
AN now. God, please take great
care of yourself cause if anything
should happen TO you we'd only have
Mr. Roosevelt. and he hasn't come up
to papa's expectations. Everybody.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31
Phrases Explained.


''Pity is akin to love" And a mighty
poor relation
Every man has his price" Except
ing always those who give themselves
away
~ complication of diseases What
man dies of when the doctors don't
l know
"RicheS have wings" But the mil
lionaheS' sons usually open the cage
doors
Ignorance is bliss" 1t must be.
judging from the happy expressions of
the majority.
Love laughs nj locksmiths." With
a milliner grocer and iceman. how
ever. he is usually serious.
Truth is stranger than felton," or
does it only seem so because we have
less chance to get well acquainted
with it?-Lippincott's.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31
HOME.

But where to find that happiest spot be-
low
Who can direct when all pretend to know?
The shudd'r ring tenant of the frigid zone
Boldly proclaims that happiest spot his
own.
Extols the treasures of his stormy seas
And his long nights of revelry and ease.
The naked negro. painting at the line,
Boasts of his golden sands and palmy
wine.
Basks in the glare or stems the tepid
wave
And thanks his gods for all the good they
gave.
Such is the patriots boast where'er we
roam.
His first. best country ever is at home.
And yet perhaps if countries we compare
And estimate the blessings which they
share.
Though patriots fatter. still shall wisdom
find
An equal portion dealt to all mankind.
AS different good. by art or nature given,
To different nations makes their blessing
even.
Goldsmith.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31
A Poem of TIC Nor ,nt.

a Poem OF TIC Moi"en
One day an acquaintance of Eugene
Fields hoyhood, Il tall. gangling look
ing Missourian. came into the authors
newspaper Office and made himself
known. After cordial greetings and
few moments of conversation Mr..
Field clapped his hand to his brow. as
sumed a wild expression aud. speaking
sharply to his roommate as if he were
an amanuensis. said. Take this poem
down"
The amanuensis cleared the deck of
his desk for action. and Mr.. Field be-
gan to dictate a poem. 1t was beau
tiful little lyric upon which he had de-
voted weeks of painstaking work, but
he reeled it off as if it had just pop
ped into his mind and. to increase the
wonderment in the mind of his guest,
turned two or three times in the
course of the dictation and chatted
with him about their boyhood frolics.
The eyes of the Missourian stood out
in amazement as at the close of the
dictation the amanuensis read the
charmingly finished poem. and Mr..
Field. in tone of command. said:
t"Send it up to the printer. Have it
put in tomorrow mornings paper"
The next morning the Missourian,
proud of his acquaintance with so won
derful a man as Mr.. Field had shown
himself to be, read the poem and set
out to tell everybody who would listen
how an inspired genius writes poetry.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31
A Conscientious Constituent.

Congressman Hull of Iowa sent free
seeds to a constituent in franked en-
velope, on the corner of which was the
usual words. Penalty for private use,
$780," A few days later he received a
letter which read:
81 don't know what to do about
those garden seeds you sent me. no.
tee it is $500 fine for private use.
don't want to use them for the public.
| want to plant them in my private
garden. | can't afford to pay $500 for
the privilege. Won't you see If you
can't fix it so can use them private
w | am law abiding citizen and do
not want to commit any crime"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31
LAND AND WATER BOATS.
Queer Vessels That Are Used In Wild
Timber Districts.


Deep in the wilds of the Canadian
timber lands and in a number of the
northern lumber districts of the United
States wonderful boats climb hills,
creep through swamps and woods,
traverse small streams from one lake
to another and even climb upon freight
cars if long transportation is neces-
sary.
Practically a steamboat and steam
winch combined, the engine can be
wheels or twin screws according to
which of the two the boat is equipped
WITH or drive a cable drum which
holds mile of five-eighths inch steel
cable used for warping and crossing
portages.
At the end of a water journey the
cable is carried TO a tree some distance
inland and at one side of the path des-
ignated for the boat to pass over. Pass
ed through a pulley block, it is carried
back to the boat and run through a
pulley block at the bow. Then, re-
turned inland again. it is fastened to
tree on the other side Of the path and
just opposite the first tree, thus max
ing it possible for the boat to travel
straight course without lodging the
anchor trees. The engine is geared to
the cable drum, and the cumbersome
but powerful craft commences its rock
strewn journey.
No roadway is required. logs and
skids being thrown ~ few feet apart
across the pathway to keep the shoeins
from grinding on the rocks. In this
manner the boat can travel from one
to two miles a day and take grade
of one foot in three when necessary
Popular Mechanics.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31
Her Revenge.

A woman entered a railway train
and happened to take seat in front of
a newly married couple. She was
hardly seated before they began max
ing remarks about her, which some of
the passengers must have heard.
She turned her head, noticed that the
bride was considerably older than the
bridegroom and in the smoothest of
tones said:
madam. will you please have your
son remove his feet from the back of
my chair?" ladies Home Journal.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31
Force Of Habit.

y physician started a model insane
asylum and SET apart one ward espe-
cially for crazy motorists and chauf-
feurs. Taking a friend through the
building he pointed out with particu-
hr pride the automobile ward and
called attention to its elegant furnish
ings and equipment.
But" said the friend, "the place is
empty / don't see any PATIENTS
"Oh. they are all under the cots fix
ing the Stats"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31
An Easy Job.

A man living in New England vii
lage lost horse and went down to
the public square and offered a reward
of So to whoever could bring him back.
A half witted fellow volunteered to
find the horse, and, sure enough, he
returned in half an hour leading him
by his bride. The owner on passing
the So to him asked:
Tell me. how did you find the
horse?''
"Waal. thought to myself where
would go if was boss, and | went
there, and he had" -Everybody's
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31
Just Think of IL

When the congressman and his wife
left the train ut Washington on their
return from Baltimore his wife discov-
cred that her umbrella, which had been
intrusted to the care of her husband,
was missing.
"Wheres my umbrella?' she de-
manded
I'm afraid I've forgotten it, my
dear" meellly answered the congress
man. ut must still be in the train"
"In the traia, And to think that the
affairs of the nation are intrusted to a
man who doesn't know enough TO take
care of woman's umbrelap-La
Home Journal
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-31
What a Woman Says.

Singeton-I want to ask you ques-
ton, old man. Wedderly-Come on
with it. Singleton-Does woman al
ways mean what she says? Wedder-
ly-During courtship she doesn't, but
after marriage you bet she does.-ClS-
cago News.