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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
OUR LOSSES BY FIRE
Waste That Could Be Prevented by
Proper Construction.

Too many buildings burn down IN
this country. In 1898, the cost of
fire, including not only property de-
stroyed, but insurance, the mainte-
nance of fire departments, etc. was
over 100000, 1000 In the same
year the building operations of the
leading cities amounted to about
s650,000, 1000. On the face of il
eighty per cent. of the new BUILDING
construction was offset by fire cost
Herbert NJ. Wilson, of the National
Geological Survey, says on this
point:
This fire tax exceeds the total
annual value of gold. silver and Goa,
production. The annual fire loss in
the United States is. according 10
the National Board of Underwriters.
STAT per capita, while the average
annual loss in six large European
countries is only S0.93 per capita.
or one-eighth that of the United
States. The greater part of this i'm
mense waste could be prevented by
proper construction of houses, fac
tories and business buildings. Such
construction would not only cost
little more than the prevalent COM
bustible buildings in the first place.
but also would result in real econo-
my in the long run"
The same excuse will be given for
this poor showing. as compared With
our neighbors abroad, that is given
for the fact that mining accidents.
railroad accidents and homicides are
several times more numerous per
capita in this country than in the
most enlightened countries of
Europe, and that our architecture is
less Overwhelmingly, that we are
a young nation" But railroad
building began in this country at the
same time that it did abroad: most
of the mines that are worked since
this country took the field; the
buildings that give European cities
their attractions are nearly all of
modern erection-of later date than
the brownstones of Murray Hill
and with more wealth collectively
and individually we have the means
to build we'll and safely.
Whether it is young nation or
not. there are several respects in
which this country is old enough to
know better.-New York Mail
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
Effects of Perfumes.

A great deal has been said and
written about the use of perfumes
both in support of and against, but
the point always raised is merely
whether or not it is good taste. A
question seldom touched upon is the
fact that perfumes have a certain
medicinal property or value.
The ancients recognized this medl-
cinal quality, and one of the Latin
writers has put more than hundred
different scents on record as rene
dies for various diseases. Among
these the violet is given a place high
er than any other flower To possess
this medicinal value it is, of course
essential that the essence should !,
pure and made from the flower 4
large percentage of the violet wa
on the market is only chemical inn
tation, and most chemical compound
perfumes are irritating to the nerves,
if not positively harmful.
The idea which our grandmothers
had of seeming the sheets with Law.
ender was merely carrying out the
old idea that lavender soothes the
nerves, and is a great sleep-promo.
ter. Some refreshing perfumes are
stimulating, but lavender combines
refreshment and relaxation.
Another perfume which has dis.
tinct medicinal value is jasmine. Old
writers suggest it as a general tonic,
but add the warning that, though
most beneficial when taken alone, it
is in most compounds injurious, pro
ducing nerve exhaustion and pro
found depression.
Chemists find many interesting ex'
periments in the compromising Of
scents. Almost all perfumes have az
basis ambergris of civet, and while
these ingredients are most essential
great care must be observed in their
use, as a grain too much will make
the scent distressingly irritating to
the wearer, to say nothing of harm.
less bystanders.
There are many persons who can
not stand the scent of some particu'
lar flower, which to people in gen
eral is most agreeable. The most
striking illustration of the effect Of
scent is seen in the case of a person
suffering from hay-fever or rose.
fever.
Another little-known characters
tic of scents is the quickness with
which they will awaken soundly
sleeping person, even when repeated
calling or. even shaking has failec
to do so. AS rule, person who il
awakened by an agreeable scent,
delicate perfume, will rise in cheer
full mood.-Harper's Weekly
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
UNITED STATES MUST HAVE
A HARD HITTING NAVY
UnforgivabIe to "Hit Soft Rooss-
welt Says in War College Speech.
OPENS NEWPORT CONFIDENCE
War Excusable Only in Case Nation
Intends to Hammer Opponent
Until That Opponent Quits
Fleet Must BE "Footless."

Newport. R. AT the end OF
perilous sea trip from Oyster Bay to
Newport. during which his own and
his family's lives were imDerilled
when the yacht Mayflower rar down
and sank a lumber schooner ! the
Sound, President Roosevelt al AIRED
before the Naval War COLES here
and made the strongest plea IL has
ever made for a greater navy.
The plea amounted to a Presi-
Dental demand for more battleships.
more sailors and better fchting
equipment without delay. An! cast
ing off the mask of diplomacy IN
which he hitherto has yelled his pub
lie utterances on this subject. the
President frankly gave the country
inferential notice that the restriction
of Japanese immigration, which he
advocates, may very possibly
plunge this country into war with
japan unless the navy is made big
enough to awe the Orientals into &C.
quiescence.
The speech delivered to body OF
men. the majority of whom are fight
ing officers, won instant appreciation
and the Presidents trenchant de-
mands were enthusiastically ap-
plauded. As a result it is learned the
suggestions for the construction OF
our fighting craft hereafter will come
more from the officers OF the line than
from the bureau-or swivel chair
chiefs.
In a secret conference following the
public speech fourteen Rear-Ad-
mirals, only few Of whom are on
the retired list faced the President.
He insisted, during the hours discus
sion, that existing methods must be
revised if the maximum OF con-
structive efficiency is to be attained
in the building of the nations war
ships. He declared that way must
he found to avert effectively such re-
suits as have provoked recent criti-
cism of certain constructive features
of the new battleship North Dakota
and her sister ship, the Delaware,
both of the Dreadnougnt type. Com
manders Albert L. Key and William
S. Sims, whose reports to the National
Executive have levelled these criti-
cisms, personally participated in the
discussion and refused to recede from
their position.
The President was entertained al
luncheon by Admiral Merrill, presi-
dent of the Naval War College. Mrs.
Roosevelt and the children did not
come ashore from the Mayfower dur
ing the forenoon. At 8 p. m. Mr..
Roosevelt returned to the Mayflower
and the yacht sailed for oyster Bay,
the naval vessels in the harbor firing
salutes.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
National Reception Planned TO
Welcome Returning Athletes

New York City. - The victorious
American athletes will be welcomed
home like the conquering army of
Caesar. Plans are under way that
provide for the addresses of welcome
TO be made by President Roosevelt,
Governor Hughes. Acting Mayor Nc
Gowan and others.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
HORROR OF A EUROPEAN WAR DEPICTED
Loss Each Power Engaged 100000 Dead and WOundGema Could Put 4
Men in the Field at a Cost Of Si,5OOOOO0OO a Year

Berlin.-The bellicose section of
the public, including the fire eaters
of the army, have been rather taken
aback by a bulletin issued by the
General Staff on the authority of
General Blume as to the probable
cost of modern European war
Germany, it is affirmed, would be
able to put 4,750,000 troops in the
field. A war fought against another
European Power would cost Germany
81 500, 100000 per amman as long
IS it lasted. Theindirect loss through
financial depression and the paraly-
sis of industry would be far greater.
If three, four or more European
Powers we're involved, as would be
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
Not a Question Of Locality.

The truth is that there is too mucn
talk about the women in one CITY Or
State being better than the women IN
some other city or State. Not but
they all deserve the highest praise
that can be bestowed upon them, but
because it sometimes is made to APP
pear that any American wife falls
short in some way of being good
enough for the man who gets her.
The goodness and the LONELINESS OF
our women should not be made local
question at all. Nor should the
choice of a wife be permitted to de-
generate into sectional question:
Chicago Inter-Ocean.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
NORMAN f. MACK is CHAIRMAN.
Selected by the Democrats After q
Long Conference.

Chicago. - Norman E Mack, of
Buffalo, an old friend of William j.
Bryan and true to the Nebraskan
through all his battles, will manage
the Democratic national campaign
and "Marse" Henry Watterson, the
Kentucky editor. will have charge of
the press bureau.
Mr.. Mack was elected chairman OF
the new national committee at long
conference between national leaders
and Mr.. Bryan and John w. Kern,
his running mate, at the Auditorium
annex. The list of officers selected
follows:
Chairman-Norman z. Mack, New
York
Vice-Chairman - DR.. E. L. Hall,
Nebraska.
Secretary = Urey Woodson, Ken
lucky.
Treasurer - Charles n. Haskell,
Governor of Oklahoma.
Chairman Press Committee
Henry Watterson, Kentucky.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31

likely in view of existing alliances,
the drain on the resources of Europe
would be appalling.
Incidentally General Blume ex-
presses the opinion that the loss of
life would be heavier than in the re-
cent Russo-Japanese war, when
twenty per cent. of the Japanese ar
mics in the field were killed or
wounded. Reckoning in the same
proportion, European Power would
lose approximately 100000 killed
and wounded during the same length
of time, and General Blume believes
the proportion would be much higher
He declares it would be veritable
orgy of blood
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
Women in the Days News.

Miss Ethel j. Wheeler, daughter OF
Everett P. Wheeler, will become q
missionary in China.
In Vienna it is necessary for o
man to get his wife's consent before
he may ascend in balloon.
Mary 4. Beasley, of Philadelphia,
patented III 1884 matchmaking ma.
chine All barrels before that time
were made by hand.
Lady Evans, the wife of the new
Solicitor General for England. was u
Miss Rule, OF Cincinnati, and subse-
qusntly Mrs. Da Pinto.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
LATEST NEWS
BY WIRE.
Glidden Ascends 1900 Feet.

Glidden Ascends 1900 Feet.
North Adams. Mass Charles J.
Glidden, of Boston, madea fight alone
in the balloon Boston from here. He
was in the air just an hour, and
reached height of 1900 feet. He
landed without incident at Peters
burg, n. Y, fifteen miles away.
Women Would Sign Votes.
Annapolis, Md.-For the first time
the women of Annapolis, who nav
taxes, had the right of suffrage in the
$4,000 bond issue election. The de-
feat of the proposed issue is largely
credited to their votes.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31


London-The British Government
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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
Around the Bases.

The Brooklyns lost many games by
che run.
Jake Stahl is quoted as saying that
he was glad to leave New York.
Come what may, the Highlanders
have a higher percentage than the
Cardinals.
Neal Ball is improving in his play
and performing moro as he did early
in the season.
If Schmidt, of the Detroits, gets
into another worlds series and
throws to bases, his opponents won't
''r-s~ % aaev time getting around
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
The World of Snort.

Ralph Rose won the shot-put and
Martin Sheridan the discus throw at
the English Olympic games.
Frank Gotch, champion wrestler OF
the world, announced at Houston,
Texas, that he will retire from the
mat.
The boys who started tho 1900
mile relay race to Chicago beat the
schedule time almost from the first
half mile.
The Philadelphia Cricketers lost
the match to Hampshire County, at
Southampton, England, by an inning
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
BURNED UNDER UPSET AUTO.
j. E. Dodge, of Maiden, Mass, and
Port Henry Friend Killed.

Plattsburg, n. Y.-An autom obile
accident occurred about six miles
west CT Port Henry, resulting in the
instant death of j. E. Dodge, of NAL
den. Mass, and Lockwood Reed, of
Port Henry. B. E. Titus, of Syracuse,
who was in the car at the time of the
accident, escaped unhurt.
The three men set out for Port
Henry for load of provisions, and
were making the return trip to their
camp, ten miles away, when at point
about six miles west of Port Henry
Mr.. Dodge lost control of the ma
chine, and the car dashed into the
stream known as Muddy Brook and
turned turtle, pinning Dodge and
Reed underneath.
Instantly there was heavy ex-
plosion and the car took fire, burning
the victims beyond recognition.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
RACE MEN INDICTED.
Bench Warrants Out For Fitzgerald,
Engeman and Cavanaugh.

Brooklyn. N. Y.-Following an in
vestigation into the connection of the
racing officials of the Brighton Beach
track with the bookmakers and bet
tors at the track, bench warrants
were issued at the instigation of Rob.
ert Elder. Assistant District Attorney
of Kings County, for Christopher
Fitzgerald, president of the Brighton
Beach Racing Association; William
A. Engeman, owner of the Brighton
Beach track, and John G.. Cavanaugh,
the betting ring superintendent. They
are indicted as common gamblers.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
Newsy Clcab.p-..

James ]. Hill favored an increase
in railroad rates.
Heat drove Charles Burnham. of
Brooklyn, to suicide.
The men and officers of the feet
passed a day of sightseeing in Homo
lulu.
The police of New York City have
begun their fight on unnecessary
noises.
The French Parliament adjourned
thereby postponing the consideration
of the income tax, old age pensions
and restoration Of the death penalty
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
WOMEN MAIL CARRIERS.
Three of Them Taking Their Hus-
bands Places Temporarily.

Lockport, N. Y.-Mrs. N. s. May
nard, Mrs. A. H. Bradford and Mrs.
William Bolton are women mail car
riers appointed and sworn in by the
Lockport and Gasport postmasters
upon authority from the postal au-
thorities of Washington to fill their
husbands places while the latter were
away on vacation.
No complaints have been received
from the public against them. They
are at the postoffice every morning
sorting out their mail for their routes
with the men that carry mail.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
]. ]. HAYES, AMERICAN,
MARATHON winner
italian, Dorando, Assisted Over
Line in Lead, C0lIalsss.
DISQUALIFIED BECAUSE HELPED
Hayes Fresh at the FinisI-Ameri-
cans Are Joyful, Having Taken
First. Third. Fourth and Ninth
an the Long Race.

London. Englano.-Sureiy there
can never have been such Marathon
race run as that which an American
won. 1t was started in the precincts
of Windsor's historic castle by the
Princess of Wales, and the picked
long distance runners OF the world,
numbering fifty-eight, began their
long run OF more than twenty-siy
miles to the great stadium at Shep.
herds Bush. OF these fifty-eight
America provided seven. OF these
seven no less than five were num-
bered among the first fifteen to cross
the winning line, which was placed
before the Queen of England.
1t was remarkable demonstration
of the strides that long distance rum
ming has made in the United States
and astounded the competitors and
athletic sharps of the countries that
competed. Always in the race from
the start. the Americans, not over
prominent during the early period of
the contest, began to come 10 the
front rapidly during the closing miles,
and when Dorando. the Italian, col
lapsed ten yards from the finish and
was dragged unconscious across the
line the protest which the Americans
raised was soon settled in their favor
and Hayes. of America, who was two
minutes later in crossing the line, re-
ceived first place.
Hefferon, OF South Africa, got Sec
ond place, and Forshaw, of America,
third. The order of the finish fol the
first eighteen men was as follows:
HOW THEY FINISHED.
#First-Dorando Italy.
Second-Hayes, United States.
Third-Hefferon, South AfricG.
Fourth-Forshaw, United STATES
Fifth-Welton, United States.
SiXth-Wood, Canada.
Seventh-Simpson Canada.
Eighth-Lawson Canada.
Ninth-Svanberg Sweden
Tenth-Tewanina, United States.
-Nieminen, Finland.
Twelfth-Caffery Canada.
Thirteenth-Clarke, United King
dom.
ourteenth-Barnes, United King
dom.
Fifteenth-Hatch, United States.
Sixteenth-Lord, United Kingdom.
Seventeenth-Gol dsboro, Capada.
Eighteenth-Beale, United KIM
dom.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
To Close Big Diamond Mine.

The De Beers Company, forced to
further retrenchment, will shut down
the De Beers diamond mine in South
Africa until the American trade has
revived. There are enough diamonds
in the company's safes for normal
two-years' supply.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
Alabama to Resist Higher Rates.

Goverhc. Conner announced at Biz.
mingham, Ala, that the State will re.
sist in the courts the increase ir
freight rates as proposed by the gen.
eral managers of railroads south OF
the Ohio and east of the Mississippi
rivers
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
Tunnel Into Hidden River.

Berne, Switzerland Through the
tapping of a subterranean lake or
river the Loetschberg tunnel, in the
Berne Alps, was flooded and twenty
five workmen were drowned.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31

Noted Arbitration Advocate Dead.
Sir William Randall Cremer, Mem.
Der of Parliament, and for thirty.
seven years secretary of the Interna.
tional Arbitration League, died al
London.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
New Airship Tested at Aldershot.

future. has jumped his bail of $685.
600.
New Airship Tested at Aldershot.
Aldershot-The new airship for
the British army made the first of a
series Of trials. The fight was a
brief one, but successful. The air.
ship did a circle of two miles.
French Airship Wrecked.
Paris.-The engine of NJ. Bierot's
monoplane gave out while he was
flying at height of fifteen feet. The
machine crashed TO the earth and was
wrecked The aeronaut escaped with
Commissions. {
200 Casualties in Teheran.
Teheran, Persia. A heavy can
nonade, it is reported, has been going
on at Tabriz. Advices received here
say the casualties number 200. The
residents of Tabriz have made an APP
peal to the Shah through the Euro
pean legations here Disorders are
reported in Ispahan and other places.
Sir w. II. Cremer Dead.
London.-Sir William Randall Gre
mer, Member of Parliament from
Haggerston since 1885 and for thir-
ty-seven years secretary of the Inter.
national Arbitration League, is dead
Ten Killed in Feud.
Rio Janeiro, Brazil.-A fatal pc
litical feud is reported from the little
N q uho
the State of Matte Crosse. The trou
BILE arose over local politics and was
confined to two families, both promi
nent and influential. The i'll feeling
ran SO high that general armed con-
test resulted, in which ten men were
killed. Among the dead are two mag
istrates.
Commons After Meat Trust.
London.-The British Government
- ~r@fs 4srf (
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
STREET CAR THIEF GETS $1,000.
Chokes Philadelphia Bank Runner,
Seizes Wallet and Escapes in Store.

Philadelphia, Pa.-After choking
Joseph A. Vaughn, bank runner,
and robbing him of s1900on a Chest
nut street trolley car, a man, whose
identity is unknown, dashed through
the car, leaped TO the street and,
darting into a department store,
eluded the policemen who pursued
him.
The wallet was found in a saloon.
The money was missing, but cherb"
amounting to $625 were in it.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
Roosevelt Accepts Presidency.

Roosevelt Accepts Presidency.
President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay,
n. Y, has accepted the honorary
presidency of the Peace and Arbitra-
ton League, an outgrowth of the
North Carolina Peace Congress.
which has as its objective adequate
armament and effective arbitration.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
snowstorms Sweep the Aims.

Heavy snowstorms in the mount
aims of Switzerland are driving the
American and other tourists from the
high elevations down to the cities.
Many accidents have been reported.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
TOM s. ALLEN RESIGNS.
Aftermath of New York Contribu.
lions i'm Parker Campaign.

Lincoln, Neb. Because Tom S
Allen, chairman of the Democratic
State Central Committee, is broth
er-in-law of William ]. Bryan, and
because of the unpleasantness grow.
ing out of the handling of the S15,.
900 or $4,000 of New York money
in the campaign of 1904 by Mr.. AL
len, he rendered his resignation as
chairman of the Nebraska committee.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
Rests With President.

Washington, D. C. - President
Roosevelt will decide whether the
eight cadets of the Military Academy
who have been suspended for hazing
shall be dismissed or after a years
suspension shall be serevely repri-
manded and permitted to re-enter the
academy.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
PIanchette Swind.er FIees.

Berlin.-The planchette swindler,
Willis j. Skinner, alias William E.
Scott, of Boston, who was arrested
near Berlin last February, charged
with receiving large sums of money
in the sale of these articles, by means
of which he declared people could
hypnotic themselves and read the
future, has jumped his bail of $685.
600.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
Republics 20 Fight.

Nicaragua and Honduras are about
to become plunged in war. The rea
son for this is the help given by Mica,
ragua to the Honduras revolutionists
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
Blow From Baseball Eatal.

Elizabeth, n. William Heffer-
man. twenty years old, died in the
Alexian Brothers Hospital here from
paralysis, brought on by being struck
by baseball. He was catching and
wore mask, but the ball hit him
back of his left ear.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
TWO PAY DEATH PENALTY.
s.urderers Go to Electric Chair at Sing
Sing Without Showing Emotion.

Ossinins, y. Y.-Charies II. Rogers
and Angelo Laudiero suffered the
death penalty at Sing Sing Prison,
both executions being carried OUT
without special incident. Rogers was
the first TO pay the penalty, for the
murder of the Olaey brothers.
Laudiero shot Michael de Ambro,
an Italian contractor, of No. ITS Hes
ter street, New York Cit., in 1905.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
Esperantists' Congress Ends.

Chautauqua, n. Y.-The Interna-
tional Congress of Esperantists closed
here and the member enjoyed an
excursion on Lake Chautauqua.
Twenty-Five hundred dollars in indi-
vidual subscriptions was secured at
the last session for the holding of the
fifth international congress in the
United States.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
Hawaiian Naval Reserre

Honolulu. Hawaii = The visit OF
the battleship feet has led to move
ment here for the organization of a
naval reserve. to be recruited mainly
from native Hawaiians.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31
PORTO RICO CELEBRATES.
Tenth Anniversary of the American
Landing is Kept.

San Juan. Porto Rico.-Porto Rico
celebrated the tenth anniversary of
the landing of American troops at
Guanicao. Governor Post and the in
sular authorities took a prominent
part.
There was special observance of
the day at Ponce. including parade
and banquet and public ball.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-07-31

est was handed to each man. These
branches, together with the Union
Jack in which they were wrapped,
were sent by King Edward.