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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-07-21

of Iowa. This time it was girl who
had mother to support. Certainly
that young woman merited the reputa-
ton that came to her for artistry
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-07-21

use of the privilege. She is so reluct-
ant to leave off accustomed activities
to take up new ones! In this con-
nection woman / know is fairly
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06
Softshell Eaqs.

The production Of soltshelled eggs
causes much annoyance and loss in
many poultry-yards. Such eggs are
valueless for any purpose save home
use, as they cannot produce chickens
and they cannot be sent to market,
says the American Cultivator. There
are three causes of softshelled eggs,
the commonest of which is an INSULT
cient supply Of shell forming material.
Laying hens require generous pro-
portion Of lime in their food, as in
100 ordinary sized eggs there are
more than 20 ounces Of pure lime.
Finely broken oyster shell Is an excel
lent and cheap form in which to sup
ply the necessary lime. Fright some
times causes a hen to lay an egg with
out shell, but this is not so serious
a matter, and is only temporary. The
third cause is due to arrangement of
the egg organs, and If the abundant
supply of lime has not the desired ef-
feet more drastic measures are need
ed. All food Of stimulating nature
should be stopped at once, and an
aperient given, consisting of one grain
of calomel and one-twelfth grain of
tartar emetic. A little iron should
be added to the drinking water as a
tonic, and the food should mainly con-
sist of boiled rice.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06
FORCED TO Be BOY,
TRIPS IN SKIRTS
Mother Forced Runaway Girl
to Pose as Her Son for
Nineteen Years
she FLEES TO WEAR DRESSES
Posthumous Child Named Frederick
Visits Police and Emerees as Fed
erica-TelIs Police Deception was
Practiced to Gain inheritance.

Council Bluffs, Iowa-Frederick
Adams, 10 years old. Of Sioux City,
walked into Police Headquarters here
and said he was a girl. The police
sergeant behind the desk rubbed his
eyes, took a steady look, signaled to
two patrolmen and said: Handle
him gently; it's either sunstroke or
plain lunacy." Adams became indig-
nant; repeated that he was a girl.
and impaired the additional informa-
ton that he wanted the police to as
sist him in. obtaining girls clothing.
At the insistent demand of the youth
a matron was called and remarkable
story was developed.
It took short investigation to estab-
lish the fact that the callers real
name Is Miss Frederick Adams. The
young woman was christened Fred
erick in Plainfield, N. j., at the direc-
tion Of her father, who died shortly
before her birth. The man wished
for a son, for the reason that boy
meant the winning Of large fortune.
A relative stipulated in his will that II
a boy was born to the Adamses the
fortune would go to him when he
reached his majority. but that II
girl Was born the estate would be dis
tributed among other relatives. The
posthumous child was girl, and with
the object of gaining the inheritance
deception was practiced. The baby
girl was called Frederick and was
raised as a boy.
Miss Adams appeared in Police
Headquarters dressed in a blue serge
suit, white shirt, turn down collar,
bow tie, blue socks, patent leather
shoes and jaunty straw hat. Her hair
was cut short and parted at the side.
after father died mother took me
to q farm near Council Bluffs" said
the girl. 1--WE live there yet, and
ran away yesterday. I have never
boon permitted to be girl. When
was child l wanted dolls, but my
mother made me play with tops and
tin soldiers. l was turned out with
boys and was forced to take part in
their rough games. l had to fight
with my fists and play marbles and
baseball, and when l couldn't hell
me Sissy and told me to go home to
my mothers apron strings.
81 stood it as long as I could.
had only to wait another two years,
but if that fortune made me as rich
as Rockefeller l don't want it unless
can get it as a girl. I've worked on
the farm as boy and I don't like
that. I've fished, hunted and played
hockey from school as boy, but now
want to be my real self and wear
girls clothes and call myself Fred
erica"
The police were puzzled, but finally
decided to take her before a magis-
trate. In court Miss Adams repeated
her story and the magistrate remand
ed her in the care of the matron until
her mother arrives from Council
Bluffs. The matron dressed the girl
in feminine attire and in her first
attempt to walk she tripped in the
skirt and went full length on the
floor.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06
A Knock at Fashions Eye.

It is hard to see what gain will
come to the eighteen young women
who are off to Europe with all their
extra clothing packed in eighteen
satchels, with only eighteen hats
among the party to last until the re-
turn to this country. OF course, trav-
cling may be made slightly easier,
but there will be no recompense in
frequent changes. Even in Europe
yomen take pride in their wardrobes,
! and incline to vanity in the problem
of dress. Where is the feminine love
of decoration in these eighteen Ameri-
can young women? One of the joys
of a European trip for the average
woman is the exploration of the shops
of the various capitals, and what do
these women intend to do by way Of
diversion? Are they TO go poking
around old cathedrals and tumble
down castles with guide books in their
hands? They may gather much his
toric lore on this tour, but If they
expect to get close to the people Of
the Old World they will be mistaken.
They will be Stunned by the servants,
in railroad stations, hotels and else
where, who anticipate the size of the
tip by the show of prosperity. Wom-
en- will be interested in them only as
curiosities, and men will waste no
admiration on them. High-minded
and practical as may be the plan of
these young women to travel 5000
miles away from home in one hat and
with a, single change of garments, it
is likely they will meet pothing more
curious on all their travels than them
selves.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06

longer pieces in position, and they are
tied together with smart little ribbon
bows where they cross. To finish off
tn. ends of the sticks, little pins with
colored glass heads are inserted.
Suspended in the center Is small
Japanese pot (these little pots can be
bought for a few cents, with holes in
the rims already made, by which they
may be hung up) and in which can be
placed flowers or a small fern.
Round and round the stick may be
twisted the leaves of a creeper, such
as smilax or small ivy, making very
pleasing decoration for winter, and at
other seasons there are always many
pretty trailing plants available.
On the left-hand side of the sketch
the leaves are shown twisted
round one of the sticks, and all the
rest of the woodwork is left bare to
show the way in which it should be
constructed
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06
!,
FOR YOUNG CHICKS.
Arkansas Station Bulletin on the
Proper Feed.

PROPER TcGus
In order to have good, early matur-
ing birds 1t is necessary that they
have good start. The care given
the first few weeks is largely respon-
sible for success or failure later on.
Regularity of feeding. cleanliness and
pleaty of grit and clean, fresh water
are all important phases. Chicks
should be protected from storms and
sudden changes of weather. as these
very often result in heavy mortality.
Poultrymen differ as to when the
chick should receive its first food.
Good results have been secured when
the chicks have been permitted to pick
a little sand or fine grit from clean
board when from SO to 4S hours old.
In no case should they receive food
Of any kind before they are at least
80 hours old. When about 48 hours
old they may be fed hard-boiled eggs,
crushed with the shells and bread
crumbs of equal parts, ;poistened In
milk and squeezed dry. After that
almost any of the prepared chick
foods may be fed about five times a
day till the chicks are from two to
three weeks old, when &C arser grains,
such as wheat screenings and corn
chop, may be substituted and not fed
oftener than three times day 1t is
advisable to let the chicks have ac'
cess to green feed at all times. Fine
clover hay cut with an ordinary straw
cutter is excellent and also makes a
good litter in which 20 scatter the
feed. Feeding chicks and keeping
them growing is an art which can only
be learned by experience and for
which no rules can be given. Keep
the chicks hungry or at least suffi-
ciently so to be eager 70 eat when
fresh food is offered them.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06
Rlackblrds Become Pests.

Brazil, Ind.-A wholesale slaughter
against blackbirds has begun in this
town. The birds come from every
direction in great f1ocks and thou.
sands of them assemble nightly in
the trees, their noise making the resi-.
dents nearly frantic. Flocks of mar
tins assemble In the same neighbor.
hood and attack the blackbirds with
great fury. The din has become un-
bearable, and the people have obtain
ed permission from the officers to
shoot the pests.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06
Sealed Proposals.
COMMONWEALTH OF Pennsylvania.
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
IorrichurC pa

STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT,
Harrisburg, Pa.
Sealed proposals will be received
by the State Highway Department
of Pennsylvania, under the Act ap-
proved May 1st, 1905, for the con-
struction of $500 feet of road, ex-
tending from Texas township line to
Station 800 in Dyberry township,
in the county of Wayne. Plans and
specifications can be seen at the
Office of the county commissioners,
Honesdale, Pa, and at the office of
the State Highway Department,
Harrisburg, Pa. Bidding blanks
will be furnished by the State High
way Department upon request. Bids
must be endorsed PROPOSALS.
FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF ROAD
IN DYBERRY TOWNSHIP, WAYNE
COUNTY," and received at the Of
fee of the State Highway Depart
ment not later than October 18th,
1909.
JOSEPH w. HUNTER,
State Highway Commissioner.
75eoi4.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06
Making a Rare Lettuce.

Mrs. Francis G. Newlands, niece of
Ward McAllister and wife Of the Ne
vada Senator, has succeeded in grow
ing a rare lettuce in the garden of
her country home near Washington.
The lettuce is very bitter, and as a
salad 1t Is delicacy to the cultivated
taste. Mrs. Newlands imported the
seed from Italy, and she is one Of the
first to grow this variety in America.
The Newlands occupy the estate which
formerly was the home of John r.
Mclean, and later was owned by Ad-
miral Dewey. Mrs. Newlands person
ally directs all work in the extensive
garden. Here she grows large vari-
ETY. Of herbs. She has cut the garden
in two with low wall Of loose stones,
which now is covered with vines of
wild roses, honeysuckle and ivy.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06
A CCOUNT P. H. SKELLY,
~ CHAIRMAN OF

Doris Hansman, person of weak
mind of Texas Township, Wayne
county, Pennsylvania.
Notice is hereby given that the
second and final account of the
guardian above named has been filed
in the court of Common Pleas OF
Wayne county, and will be present
ed for approval on October 25, 1909,
and will be confirmed absolutely on
January 20, 1910, unless exceptions
thereto are previously filed.
M. ]. HANLAN, Prothonotary.
Sept. 25, 1909.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06
SQUARE MEAL FOR NEWSBoY.
Takes Place of Man Who Had to Hur.
ry from Restaurant.

Minneapolis, MINI. Jimmie"
Burns. tiny newsboy, obtained a
sumptuous feast in a strange manner
and he is now known as Lucky jim
mie."
A man waiting for a Minnetonka
car went into a Hennepin avenue res
taurant. and just as big meal of
steak. with side dishes and fruit, was
placed in front of him he saw his car.
Reluctantly he arose, paid the bill,
and, on going outside, met little Jim
mie" to his place at the table and told
him to "go to It,"
While the youngster was devouring
the meal his companions spied him
and he was the envy of all the other
newsies, who thought that he had
made big stake with his papers.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06
Sanitary Poultry Nest.

The present day tendency to en-
ploy sanitary measures il the dairy,
the stable, the doghouse, etc., has at
last extended to the poultry yard. The
Industrious hen is to be provided with
a sanitary nest, which can be readily
washed and scrubbed as occasion de-
mands. This recent development is
shown in the accompanying illustra-
tion. The nest is made uf wire and Is
supported in q suitable housing both
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06
Packing Eggs for Market.

Instead of packing eggs in oats, saw
dust or bran, for transportation to
market, try llacing newspaper on
the bottom Of the box or basket. Put
in layer of eggs. laying them close
ly so as to prevent moving about.
Over this lay two thicknesses of news
paper then another layer Of eggs, and
80 on till the receptacle is filed. Gov
er the top layer with a blanket or
shawl. This will be found more salts.
factory than the old way.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06
Notes.

If your hens are not getting along
in their moult as fast as they should,
give them some kind Of tonic and
food that will help the growth of new
feathers.
Keep the house clean" is good ad-
vice for any season. especially valua-
BILE for the hot months when nth 90
quickly breeds disease.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06
Maple Tree Has Iron Heart.

Darby, PA maple tree on the
property in G. Roberts Powell, has i'm
bedded in its trunk an old brake
beam about six inches wide which
was placed in the crotch forty years
ago by Powell's father. It is firmly
imbedded in the heart of the runk,
with about a foot of it protruding on
each side.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06
Gallery of the Dead,

Pittsburg, PA Gallery for the
Dead" in which is kept a thorough
system of photographs and measure
ments of every unidentified person
brought to the institution has been
established at the County Morgue
here. Bertillon operators are in
charge Of the gallery. 1t is said the
gallery is the only one of its kind In
the country.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06
Easily Cleaned.

of which can be removed from the
chicken house when cleaning is neces-
sary. When thus removed they can
be conveniently placed in suitable
receptacle containing boiling water
and thoroughly cleansed of all impuri-
ties and undesirable insects.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06

Wants Women to Form "Rat Clubs"
Denver.-"Rat Clubs" will be pro-
posed by Wilbur F. Cannon, State
Pure Food Commissioner, as means
of eradicating rodent pests and thus
prevent spread of disease, at the meet
ing OF the State Federation Of Wom-
ems Clubs In Leadville this week. =
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06
POIse Revealed in a woman's Walk


A woman who walks we'll is more
helpful member Of society because she
has better health. She is alert and
alive, and finds all the world inter-
esting. Then, too, the woman who
has learned to walk gracefully f1nds
a reaction on her nervous system. A
new calmness and self-control show
in her manner and face, and even
more in her voice, for those delicate
muscles which we call the vocal
chords vibrate in harmony with the
movement of the individual. And,
free from self-consciousness, the
graceful woman expresses her best
self, for her every motion suggests
dignity, kindness, reserve power, SYM
pathy, and that most charming of all
womanly attributes. graciousness.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06
NEW AUTUMN SUIT
Menner & Co.'S Store.
CCOUNT p. H. SKELLY,
~ GITARnIAN or

M
II GUARDIAN OF
Lewis Hansman, person of weak
mind of Texas Township, Wayne
county, Pennsylvania.
Notice is hereby given that the
second and partial account of the
guardian above named has been filed
in the court of Common Pleas of
Wayne county, and will be presented
for approval on October rs, 1909,
and will be confirmed absolutely on
January 20, 1910, unless exceptions
thereto are previously filed.
M. ]. HANLAN, Prothonotary.
Sept. 25, 1909.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06
Landed 1853 Pound swordfIsh.

Avalon, Cal.-While fishing of San
Clements Island L. G. Murphy, Of
Converse. Ind. landed swordfish
nine feet seven inches long that
weighed sixty-three pounds and was
armed with a two and half foot
sword. These dimensions exceed
those of any other fish of the species
Of which there is any record here.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06

Aristotle says: "The aim Of labor
is rest" He never knew New York
ers, for they rest like the chicken
hawk, upon the wing. The man who
keeps up with the New York woman
ought to have as many legs as a cent?.
pede and the temper of an angel.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06
Notes and
Comment
OF Interest to Women Readers
ORNAMENT FOR THE TABLE.
Pretty Idea in Decoration Adapted
from the Japanese.

Pretty ideas for table decorations
are always welcome, and one sketch
illustrates an easily-made ornament,
that should be especially welcome
Just at this time of the year. It Is
constructed with slender sticks Of
wood arranged in tripod fashion, and
tied together at the top with narrow
ribbon. There are also three slender
sticks at base, that help to hold the
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-10-06

To Prevent Gloves from Shrinking.
When you have a pair of washable
chamois gloves, and they shrink. NIL
them with rice while they are wet
and let II ramRin In than evenly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-23
REFORMS IN BASE BALL.
President Lynch Requests Umpires
to Point Out Sources.of Trouble.

NEW YORK. December 23.-Thcmaz j.
Lynch. the new president of the Nstienal
League, sent out letter yesterday to the
six veteran umpires-Hank O'Day, Bob
Emslie, Steve Kane. James E. Johnstone,
William ]. KLEIN and Charles Rtgier-
asking them to communicate with him as
to where most OF their troubles with. the
players originated last season. and Wheth-
.er coachers. managers or ber-:h war mers
were primarily at fault. N.
President Lynch. who was one Of the
best umpires the national game ever
knew, hopes to curtail the friction that
has existed in the past between the ref
erees and the players. But before he
starts on any plans he wants the umpires
to furnish him with q full list of their
grievances, and to learn from them the
best means of making the arbitrators
and players work in harmony. His let
ter says, In part
LAS a National League umpire, I want
you to answer. to the best OF your abil-
ity, this question:
.'Where did most Of your trouble with
the team playing the game. the coacheSs.
the managers or the players sitting on
the bench?
LAS your answer will have important
bearing on some reforms for both UNI
pires and players that I wish to make in
the running Of the game on the diamond
next season, I want you to give this
question careful study and report to me
at your earliest convenience"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-23
Little Pimlico Favorite Barely Wins
an Exciting Race.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. December 3D.
The Daytona selling stake, valued at 81,
600. was the feature event at Moncrief
yesterday afternoon. Charlie Eastman,
the heavily-played favorite. at even
money, came across a winner. Jockey
Guy Burns, who had tine mount on East
man, however, came very near tossing
the race as he eased up in the stretch.
and Question Mark with Little King
in the saddle. finished a close second.
Fine weather brought out a good crowd.
Summary:
First race. i've furlongs: purse-Bosom Friend,
119 q: Howard. to I, won; Katherine Van.
Tg U to g. third ecc Time s. es. Hsrhswsy
Mizraim. Countermand and Bitter Miss also ran.
Second race. five and a half furlongs-Lotta
los tMassrsses. to 5. second: ssrapies. Jos
Howard, to !, third. Time LII 4-5. Ben
Lohan. Mcleod f.. Herdsman. Colonel Austin
Third race, six furiongs;. selling-Bsllot Box,
100 tPOwersD, to 1. won; Mystiher, log king.
to third. Tim Time a liz Druid. MeiodeSn.
Dolly Bultnan, Eustacian and Roseburg IL also
ran.
half furlongs-Charlie Eastman. 100 &c. Burnsl.
even. won: Question Mark 103 King, to 2,
second: Hasty Agnes. 81 tGanz). Z to !. third.
Time. 1.25. WapOnoca, Pocomoke and Ben DOu-
Firth race. seven furiongs: selling Mary r..
II Power: IS to O. won NM DR. Bsrkley ios
Burns. 8 to /. third. Time. l.33 35. st. Joseph.
Billy Pullman, Royal Captive and F1arney also
Sixth race, mile and sixteenth; selling
Crepps Beckham, 100 Powers). to /, Won;
Polar Star. 100 Niusgrave). Is to s.. second:
I54 1-5 Lois Cavsnagh. Gatien Lass and KillIe-
erankie also ran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-23
announced last night that he would sever
all connections with the Philadelphia club

announced last night that he would sever
all connections with the Philadelphia club
after the Christmas holidays
In a, letter to the new club owners Mr..
Murray, who is now in Beverly, Mass,
declared that he realized the futility o.
any efforts he might make to force the
club to fulfill the. conditions Of his con-
tract as manager, which has two years
to run. and was ready to meet the own
ers Immediately for settlement. He de-
clares he will enter a commercial bust
ness in Beverly.
AT the club Offices In the Stephen Gfrard
building Morris Schenk. the acting sec.
rotary, confirmed the announcement of
Mr.. Murray. Mr.. Schenk declared that
Murray would meet the club own
| ers Immediately following the holidays,
and everything would be settled amicably.
Horace FOgel, who has been pulling the
base bali political wires ever since he be-
came president Of the club to get the
services OF Johnny Killing, the ex-Cub
catcher. for manager, expressed himself
as greatly pleased with the latest phase
OF the Murray case.
as manager than any one is generally un-
derstood, but Kings coming to Phila-
delphia depends upon the decision of the
national base ball commission. Should
the commission not lift the suspension
on Killing, the popular Charlie Doom,
catcher. will be the Phillies leader.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-23
De ORC CHALLENGES
THE CUE PUSHERS

NEW YORK. December 2S.-Alfredo De
Orc. worlds three-cushion billiard cham
pion, angry at the published threats OF
Willie Hoppe and other balk-line players
to enter the around-the-ta table field and
wrest his title from him. yesterday is
sued a sweeping challenge to the whole
outfit of professional balk-line players.
He will match himself for 5000 a side
at any number Of points and under any
conditions the taker Of the challenge may
care to name. In addition to Hoppe the
def is directed at Cline, Demarest. SUIT
ton, Slosson, Cutler and Morningstar.
Hoppe was acquainted with the De Orc
proposition last night and brushed 1t
aside; Morningstar did the same.
while I might beat De Orc at three
cushions" said Hoppe. Il have other fish
on the fire. I am after the ISL and 1872
balk-line titles. No man can play both
games and play them at top form. The
strokes are entirely different and prac-
tice for one puts a player entirely out
Of shape for the other