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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-24
The Disappointed Office Seeker.

Back in 1856 when Buchanan was
running for the presidency, he had an
intimate friend in western state Who
was also a friend of mine. says an old
timer. This man worked early and
late for Buchanan's cause and really
did as much as any one else to put his
state in the Buchanan column on cleo
ton day.
My friend. whom we will call Smith,
had a wife who was an invalid. He
thought that he was entitled to some
recognition-as he was-for the work
he had done, and he applied for con-
sulate on the coast of the Mediterra-
mean, believing that the sojourn there
would improve his wife's health.
Months went by and he heard moth
ing of his application. except that it
had been received by the president.
Then came the blow He was notified
that he had been made consul at some
little town in Iceland! Smith sat down
and wrote a letter, which saw before
it left, so can vouch for it. The let
ter read:
"To One James Buchanan. President
of these United States:
"Since applying to you some months
ago for consulate on the balmy
shores of the Mediterranean my wife,
who was ill. has gone to heaven, and
you can go to hell.''
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-24

ana the whole ala nenl suggested
feminine presence.
Best of all. Marion Wadleigh was
there The print dress had been ex-
changed for an afternoon costume,
md Immediately Dick decided that aft
er all print dress was not the most
becoming costume which Marion could
wear, though that had been his impress
sion since he had seen her last.
Quietly she moved about the place,
giving an account of her expenditures.
and Dick followed. hearing only the
rich voice. full tones, without caring
what she said At last the tour Of
the rooms was ended, and she return
ed TO the parlor.
"If you like" she said. Il can buy
the material for dinner tomorrow and
be here to welcome Mrs. Staley when
she arrives Mrs. Blaine wanted to
come over, but she had to leave town
last night with her husband"
81 should be delighted if you could
arrange TO be here tomorrow" said
Staley. Il am sure that my mother
will wish to add her thanks to mine
for the beautiful home you have pro-
vided. You will stay to dinner?'
Il only suggested being here to well
come her" said Marion, her face flush
ed you see-in business-it is best
to maintain strictly business relations.
You don't have to thank me for what
l have done. My charges cover all
services, you know"
But money could not pay for pull
ing me out of a hole and settling me"
insisted Dick Besides, | don't want
to maintain a purely business relation
ship unless you insist. Miss Wadleigh."
81 don't insist" the girl answered
softly. Il have been much interested
in your devotion to your mother, and l
am sure that | shall be glad to know
her better She must be a dear old
( lady to deserve such affection"
Il want YOU to know her very WE'LL
explained Dick You see you have
\ only partly settled mother. You have
provided her with home, but | want
home of my own, and want you TO
furnish It complete
Complete" she asked, not quite
catching his meaning.
Even TO wife" explained Dick. Il
don't ask an answer now, but will you
I consider the proposition"
"As a business woman have always
considered propositions" she said,
\ with Il laugh. but the look in her eyes
beied the briskness of her words. and
/ Dick realized that when they should
4 know each other better there was a
prospect of being settled lin full" as
he termed it some months later when
he placed solitaire on Marion's finger.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-24
STARING at Royalty.

Royalties are early cured of any shy
ness of being looked at. They are there
to be seen, and both the king and
queen when they go to the opera and
turn their glasses on the occupants
of opposite boxes are openly amused
by the disconnected looks of persons
who feel abashed under the inspection.
Not trace of self consciousness is left
on the face of an English royalty, with
the exception of perhaps Il single
princess under an artillery of glances.
Such attentions are anything but re-
sented Indeed. the beautiful Duchess
of Devonshire used to say that when
he butcher boy ceased to turn round
ater her in the street she would know
her eign was over.-London Chronicle.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-24
The saraaossans.

1t is said that the queer, composite
race of people that dwell upon the
waterlogged hulks of the Saragossa
sea. in the mid-Atlantic, have pretty
theory about death. They believe that
those to whom the messenger comes
when the sun is shining brightly are
transported straight away to heaven
of warm fresh water only four feet in
depth, in which they may wade and
disport themselves to all eternity. On
the other hand, those who receive the
call of death in hours of darkness
must needs endure probationary PEI
Rod before they can enter into the
future life. The Saragossans are, in
addition firm believers in Fremont
tons, omens and Denominations.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-24
He Got the Lob.

He called at the house and asked if
she had any carpets to beat, adding
that he had been in the business for
over twenty years.
How much to beat that parlor car
petT' she asked.
-Four shillings."
why. that's awful! There was q
man here yesterday who offered to do
the job for . shillings."
Exactly, madam. but how was he
prepared"
''He had stick in his hand"
II presume So He intended to take
the carpet out on vacant piece of
land, didn't he?"
Yes: our yard is too small, you
know"
Exactly. That is tapestry brus-
sells carpet 1t is badly worn. He
would make great show in getting it
out and in here. Out on the piece of
land he would give your name to every
one who asked who the carpet belonged
to. Is that the way to do job of this
sort?
Il take the carpet out through the
back yard. | wheel it home. | beat it
in yard surrounded by high board
fence. and while | am returning it, all
nicely rolled up and covered with a
cloth. if any one asks me what have
reply that 1t is velvet carpet for 224
Blank street If no one asks any ques-
lions | call at the houses on either side
of you and ask if they have just order
ed a new wilton. They watch me and see
me come in here
He was given the job.-Pearson's.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-24
Settlement
In Full.
BY LULU JOHNSTON
copyrighted. 1901. by N. E. Daley.


Dick Staley. perched on furniture
crate looked disconsoIately at Bily
Blaine, who was regarding the wall
paper and trying hard not to laugh.
In spite of Blaine's efforts the witch
ing corners of his mouth curved. and
as he met Staley's eye he exploded in
a roar of laughter which served only
to deepen Staley's gloom.
Laugh. confound you," growled Sta
ley. IFS funny to you. It's not so
funny to me. I've got to get this place
settled in five days, and upon my soul
i don't know what to do firsti'
THE first step is easy" chuckled
Blaine. Get man in to scrape the
walls The paper is the worst | ever
saw
ut looked all right in the book" said
Staley defensiyely 1T was the pref
test thing in the whole book of sam
pies"
1t may be all right in a sample"
admitted Blaine, with another glance
at the lowered monsuosity, but there
is only one square yard of the sample.
1t looks different. Dick. when you have
rooniful OF it,
Il know it," admitted Staley. but
that doesn't help matters. 1t only
serves to matte Them worse. want
81 o. surprise The matter by bringing
her 10 her own home instead of tax
ing her 10 Il hotel She hates to give
up her cid home, and wanted to
make ile change as easy as possible"
The smile lied from Blaines face at
the aiusion 10 Mrs. Staiey. lie was
Dicks hum. ana he knew how tender
~ i,k loved the gentle faced woman
who ,sishin the month had lost both
husband and daught{ Now she was
coming to live with Dick. and for
weeks he had planned to take an
apartment that she might not feel too
keenly the loss of the home that had
been hers since marriage.
III tell you what We'll do, Dick, "
suggested Blaine. Lets go downtown
for some lunch. I'll phone Nell for one
of those professional fiXers for you.
She knows a crackerjack. girl who
used to move in good society and
whose father lost his money. She
knows what's what and how to do it,
and Nell viii get her to Go it for YOU
Dick patted his chum on the back
while his eyes glistened Nell Blaine
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-24
Why the Stove Was Elevated.

Two professors were the guests of
college chum at hunting camp in the
woods. When they entered the camp
their attention was attracted to the
unusual position of the stove, which
was set on posts about four feet high.
One Of the professors began to COM
ment upon the knowledge woodsmen
gain by observation. "Now," said he,
this man has discovered that the heat
radiatng from the stove strikes the
roof and the circulation is SO quicken
ed that the camp is warmed in much
less time than would be required if
the stove were in its regular place on
the floor"
The other professor was of the opin-
ion that the stove was elevated to be
above the window in order that cool
and pure air could be had at night.
The host being more practical, con-
tended that the stove was elevated in
order that good supply of green wood
could be placed beneath it to dry.
After considerable argument each
HILL pldceu Il uOlldr Dlll upon tue Ia
BILE, and it was agreed that the one
whose opinion was d nast the guides
reason for elevatin, love should
take the pool
The guide was called and asked why
the stove was placed in such an un-
usual position.
SWELL" said he, "when | brought the
stove up the river | lost most of the
stovepipe overheard and had to set
the stove up there so as to have the
pipe reach through the roof"
He got the money.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-24
Shakespeare on Love.

They love least that let men know
their love.
Too light winning makes the prize
light
To be wise and love exceeds mans
might.
At lovers perjuries they say Jove
laughs
BY love the young and tender wit is
turned to folly.
Love sought is good. but given I'M
sought is better.
There's beggary in the love that can
be reckoned.
One who loved not wisely, but too
well.
Base men, being in love, have then
a nobility in their natures more than
is native to them.
Love that has nothing but beauty to
keep it in health is short lived.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-24
The Flag Was There.

A young mother had habit of air
ing the baby's clothes at the window.
Her husband believed that if she saw
the practice as others saw it she would
desist He directed their walk one day
so as to bring the nursery window into
full view. Stopping abruptly, he point
ed to the baby's dress tapping uncon-
sciously in the breeze and asked sar-
castically, My dear. what is that dis
played in our Window
THAT? Why, that is the flag of our
unionr'-Ladies' Home Journal.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-24
THE OLD FLAG FOREVER.

She's up there-Old Glory-where light
nings are sped.
She dazzles the nations with ripples of
red,
And she'll wave for us living or droop
Ger us dead
The flag of our country forever!
She's up there-Old Glory. How bright
the stars streami
And the stripes, like red signals of liberty,
CLEAN,
And we dare for her living or dream the
last dream
Meath the flag of our country forever!
She's up there-Old Glory-no tyrant dealt
scars,
No blur on her brightness, no stain on
her stars!
The brave blood of heroes hath crimsoned
her bars.
She's the flag of our country forever!
Atlanta Constitution.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-24
udr4 Aorse w;tb Him,

A Carolina man was recently in
specung farm owned by him and OPP
Grated by an od friend who had press
ed into service very member of his
family including lis aged father.
The old man mus be getting along
In years" said the owler.
Yes; dads nigh on te ninety" was
the reply.
lis his health good?'
"Well, no. The old man amt been
hisself for some time back"
What seems 10 be the matterY
Il dunno, sir. guess farming tol't
agree with hiin no more" Success
Magazine.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-24
THE MULE IN THE JUG.
An Arab Froverb and the Legend
That Gave 1t Birth.

An Arab Froverb and the Legend
That Gave 1t Birth.
Who can affirm that the mule en-
tered the jug?
This proverb is frequently quoted to
show that though one may conscien-
tiously believe in thing which may
seem extravagant in itself, it is better
not to repeat it from fear of being dis
believed. 1t arises from the following
Arabic legend: An Arab who denied
inc existence of genii once bought
mule and took it home When per-
forming his evening additions, he saw
the mule enter a jug, and this so
scared him that he ran shouting to the
neighbors and told them what he had
seen. They, thinking him mad, endeav-
ored to appease him, but all in vain.
file vociferated more and more, so that
the authorities sent him to the mad
house. When the doctor came to see
him. he repeated the account of what
he had seen, whereupon the doctor Or
dered him to be detained. He contin-
ued upon each visit of the doctor to
repeat his statement until his friends
succeeded in persuading him that if he
wished to regain his freedom he must
recant. This he did, and the doctor set
him at liberty to the great joy Of his
family and friends. On making his alb
buttons us before he again saw the
mule. this time peeping out of the jug,
but on this occasion he contented him
self with remarking to the mule: "Oh,
yes. l see you well enough. but who
would believe me? And have had
enough Of the madhouse." Needless to
say that the genii to ayenge them
selves for his disbelief IN them had
transformed one Of themselves into a
mule and as such entered the jug
Cairo GgypA Sphinx.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-24
The Only Perfect Couple.

She was widow. and her second
venture was a widower. He hadn't
much to say in response when his wife
had great deal to remind him of. es-
pecially when she compared him with
her former. One night he went to
sleep while she was telling him the
old, old story. Along in the middle of
the night his wife was awakened by
his uneasy turning
"John.' she said, 'are you awaken"
"Yes. Susan
"What's the matter?'
Il was just thinking if your first had
married my first they would have been
the only perfect couple on earth"
Then he went to sleep again.-Lip-
pincott's.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-24


was the most accomplished matron of
his acquaintance. She would eXtricate
him from his trouble. Together they
left the apartment and while Staley
ordered lunch Billy Blaine hung over
the telephone in the restaurant.
'She'll bring her over tonight at s."
reported Billy as he took his seat.
Eat with a good appetite and con-
slider yourself settled already"
Billy's words restored confidence,
and when Dick Staley met Marion
Wadleigh that evening his last doubt
vanished The girl did not laugh at
his plumbers nor even at the wall pa
per- She listened with sympathy and
took from her chatelaine the tablets on
which to make notes of what she
wanted. With increasing admiration
Staley followed her through the vari-
IS rooms, noting the quick business
HN> way in which she condoned his
erfol and approved his successes.
Gu do it over in four days" she
sald prlsly when she had shut up her
memofahdvu book and returned to the
paflor WhersNell Blaine. Billy's sister
lh-iaW' sqll 81 in rapt admiration of
the garish wall eaper Suppose. Mr..
S.aieH' that you cop in here Friday
atternoonE Then yo' can suggest any
last changes you wish made. and the
place Will be ready fol your mother
Saturday evening. Shall : GET Won n
servant also?"
"Can you?" Staley had hean of the
servant problem, and he had Worried
greatly. This businessike girl oA,red
even to take that trouble off his hants
He was rapidly coming to regard Mar.
ion Wadleigh as a tailor made angel.
lie dropped in the next morning on
his way to the Office ana found pa
per hanging crew already installed
removing the paper that had proved so
disappointing. Marion was there in a
gingham apron even more becoming
than the cloth costume of the night be-
fore. and Dicks heart beat faster in
answer to her greeting.
There was something "homey" in
her appearance that appealed strongly
TO the man who for years had enjoyed
but an occasional glimpse Of home in
vacation time. The soft dark hal was
/ hidden by a cap and the piquanf face
was flushed with exertion, but the
heightened color Only added to her
beauty. aud the cap did not shadow
the tender light IN the brown eyes.
4 Dick went to his Office with his head
in whirl Ever since he had come
\ to the city he had sunk himself in
work. Fortune had come his way rap
idly. and up to the present he had
found work al sufficient. Now be be.
gan 70 realize that the years had beer
lonely
Marlon4was not at the house whel
ne dropped in the following morning
nor dld ne Ne her again until Frida,
afternoon when he went to make hi
final inspection 81 her work.
Dick gasped as H. .entered tba mari
ment. In place otEthe gaudy pape
the walls were new eosere,l With ouie
tones and the fiowesea aas,,st, 10,
been exchanged for ruyx s,,hosa sof
hints harmonized with the ra ao7s . e,
Instead Of the solid oficelikss !, =. pa ~
were lighter and more tasieiss ,.. 49,
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-24
Instinnts of a Woman.

A little girl who had for some time
wanted a dog was taken very ILL., One
day when much better she told her
mother of her desire and begged her
to ask her grandpa TO buy her one
/ The mother answered that grandpa
bid not like dogs and probably would
not be willing TO buy one. Then, see
in4 the little invalid look sadly disap-
pointed, she said. Wen, wait till you
get Nell. my dear. then we will see.
"Oll, no. answered the child whose
few ytears had taught her some wis
dom. (.rhe more sick nm The more
likely hS viii be to buy it for me-
ExchangeA
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-24
BATHING Under Difficulties.

Bathing Under Difficulties.
An American doctor built an elegant
home His bathroom was exceptional
ly beautiful, being of white marble
with silver hardware. A music box
was concealed in the room. After
completion of the home an Englishman
came to visit the doctor.
After showing his home to the Eng
lishman the doctor remembered the
fondness English people have for the
bath and escorted his guest to the
bathroom and while there turned on
the music box. wishing to give his
guest pleasant surprise as he bathed.
Then he left his friend in the bath
room.
About an hour later the Englishman
Joined his host in the drawing room.
The doctor asked what his guest
thought of the bathroom. The Eng
lishman replied. ut is beautiful-beau-
tiful"
WELL" said the doctor. chow did
you like my music box?"
"The only thing it played was God
Save the King. and had to stand up
the whole time was trying to battle "
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-24
ONLY A TRAMP.
Raising the Curtain For Moment on
One of Lies TRAGEDIES.

Raising the Curtain For a Moment on
One Of Life's Tragedies.
A recent incident which holds in its
simple outlines the possibility of past
tragedy is described in the New York
Times. 1t is another Illustration of
how careless the world is of the indi
vidual and how thick is the cloak
which one may wrap about his per-
sonality. Not long ago a laborer en-
ployed by the Erie railroad in Jersey
City was run over by train and had
his leg cut off.
A policeman telephoned for an am
bulance. The injured man lay on
grass patch apparently bleeding to
death. Just then a typical railroad
tramp in dirty rags sauntered along.
He tapped a policeman's elbow.
MAY | ask what's the matter, Off
cer?" he inquired.
MAN bleeding to DEATH" replied the
policeman.
would you mind if l looked at
him?' asked the tramp. 81 might be
of service
go ahead" responded the officer.
Bending low over the wounded la
borer the tramp asked for water to
wash his hands and then begged the
crowd for clean handkerchiefs. With
a half dozen deft, rapid twists he
made tourniquet and stopped the
flow of blood.
"Are you a doctor?" some one asked
as the man slipped away through the
crowd.
II used to be-" he replied as he hur-
ria6 off
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-24
A Historic Pig.

1t was a single vote cast In town
election in Rhode Island. in 1911,
which led to the declaration of war
with England in 1912 and later result
ed in the election of General Jackson
as president.
In the spring of 1911. at the annual
election in Rhode Island. in one of the
towns the voting between the parties
had been for years very close, not
more than a majority of one or two
votes. The polls closed at 6 o'clock,
and a Federal farmer. delaying voting
until late in the afternoon, hurriedly
crossed his fields to reach She polls.
In passing his last fence Ne found
one of his valuable pigs fast Retween
the rails and stopped to get it oGt
Succeeding finally. he started s4n a
run for the voting place, but when
within 100 feet of 1t the town clock
struck 6, and the polls closed without
his vote
The result was that a Democrat. or
war representative, from that town
was elected by one vote. When the
general assembly met a few weeks la
ter n n.rN oc-.rtic. or war. United
States senator was chosen on JOINT par
lot by one majority.
n 1912 the declaration of war with
England was carried in the United
States senate by( one vote. General
Jackson was gomilated as major gem
eral and confirmed by one vote on
Jan =, Le commanded the army
at the Aisstse Of New Orleans. gained
a victory. became popular military
hero and as bis reward was elected
and reelected president Of the United
States, turned out an the wings. re-
moved the deposits, vetoed The mn tional
bank bill, and all on account 81 fhat
pig in Rhode Island that got fast n
rail fence
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-24

boarding is\ not only an economic
mistake but M economi, crime as
well. 1t is. in fkct a suvival Of the
evil days of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1t
comes down to u&-fro:n the time when
nearly all governa pents were conquer
ors which consic cred themselves en-
titled to plunderi their subjects Thus
boarding is fouih ded upon distrust Of
the government. Statesman, Calcutta.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-24
Ra.erse Action

The Elder Matron-You shouldn't
mind the baby crying little. 1t
strengthens his lungs The Younger
Matron-Oh, no doubt. but it weakens
his fathers religion so.-Indianapoiis
Journal
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-24
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