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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-08-18

dance every evening. But when l mar.
ried mother here"-pointing towards
mite of woman who was sitting at
machine sewing-"I had to stay at
home evenings. Then | got a job in
the brass furnishing factory, where I
got less exercise than before. During
the first year we were married l
gained SO pounds. After that never
stopped gaining in weight. I'm fifty
two now. and two years ago / mad to
stop work. l couldn't carry around a
quarter Of a ton and work too. You
haven't any idea what hard job 1t
is. l was just the same as an invalid
so far as work was concerned. Mother
did her best to keep things going. All
that she and l had to live on came
from her work. 1t was more than a
tight squeeze most of the time. I al
ways felt all right, but couldn't get
around. And mother kept getting thin
ner and more tired-looking.
Things were getting pretty dark
about month ago. Then one day a
solicitor for a newspaper happened
out our way and he asked us If we
didn't want to take the paper. We
didn't, because we didn't have the
money. But as soon as he saw me he
quit soliciting for that day and hus-
tied right back to his newspaper office
to tell the editors about me. Then
people began to come out to see me.
had some photographs made Of myself
and sold them. Mother didn't like 1t
very we'll, but told her was going
to help her, ell could.
Some prominent business men in
Boston, who are officers of the New
England Fat Mems club, asked me to
join It's famous club, with $500
members, and altogether they weigh
400 tons. They discovered in looking
over their data that was the heaviest
Of them all The latest man they
ever had weighed only 469 pounds, and
he died some time ago."
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-08-18
SANDWICHES EASY TO MAKE
When Quantity Is Required, as for
Picnic, Try the Follow
ing Method.

The picnic season-hence the sand
witch seasons at hand. When guam
titles of these unfailing requisites are
required, try the following plan and
see how easily this trying work can
be done: Cut the crusts from a loaf
of bread with four strokes of a sharp
knife-front, back and sides, then
cut the crustless loaf in half, butter
each half where you cut the loaf, slice
piece of bread from each half. put in
filling and the slices will exactly ut.
Proceed, cutting one slice from each
side of loaf. Wrap In waxed paper,
and you will have dainty, symmetrical
sandwiches when the luncheon basket
is opened.
Place napkin around the top of
the pineapple. give 1t twist, and
the stem is removed. Lay pineap-
pie on board and with a sharp knife
(silver is preferable) cut into Slices
Pare each slice as you would an ap-
pie.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-08-18
SUPERVISION OF UPPER AIR
Years Of Preparation Necessary for
Accomplishment Of Great Feats
Of Aviation.

How few Of the thousands blacken-
ing the sands at Atlantic City realized
the months and years OF preparation
for what seemed-as all supreme
achievements seem-so easy, so en-
tirely without effort. But try It; try
even to think of doing 1t. and you will
see how hard 1t can be, how much one
must know, as well as how well one
must be able to do. 1t is absolutely
necessary to know the motor and its
little personal idiosyncrasies, Its
kinks and weak points. The aviator
must know every bone In the body OF
his machine just as a good horseman
knows his horse, and have absolute
confidence in every part, or, II ae can
not have that, he must know Us weak
point, and how to favor that GRE point
SO that it will get the least strain
possible. From this one begins to see
what is required of the flying man.
and can infer some of the instant and
imperative demands on brais and
body. Yes, the art and science OF
fight has called into being a COM
pany of men, in whom certain traits
of mind and person have been 80 won
derfully developed that at present
they almost seem a race apart, SUI
perman" in one sense of the word. at
least. II man has at last made new
machine, the machine Is certainly
making a new man.-Columbian Mag
azine
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-08-18

I'm HIS is the whitest of white sum-
mers, and everywhere the pre-
ponderance of white gowns
makes a background against
which millinery is displayed to the
very best advantage. The greater
number of hats are white also, but
not entirely. Plume-laden or flower
laden, they are adorned with exQuis-
lite colors. Pink, in the coral, sea-
shell and other delicate tones; blue
In the natter and other grayish tints;
lilac. rose, green and cerise, are ia
vorites, and, just at the hour, yellow
has put in an appearance. In any
large gathering of women, out for the
summer evening, these colors, in the
hveliest Of shades are scattered in
q sea of white. For the entire cos
tune, from shoes to chapeau, of the
great majority is colorless. except for
the trimmings on the hats.
Two very beautiful white hats are
pictured here, which illustrate very
clearly the foregoing. The small hat
In white hair braid Is decorated with
band of gray net on which a pattern
In white beads is wrought. The
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-08-18
BROWN SAILOR HATS LIKED
Have Achieved a Popularity Almost
as Great as Has Come to the
Black.

Almost as popular as the black sail
or hat Is the one of brown straw, OF
Its close kin, that of burnt straw. It
is especially we'll liked for wear with
the popular brown linen suit-for
brown seems to be having quite q
vogue this season.
Newest, of course, are the small sail
Dr. with the large head size, the small
or medium sized brim and the rather
high crown. These are somewhat try.
ing to many types of women. but look
exceedingly we'll on the girls who are
"tailorish' enough to don them.
On the black and dark brown hats
white bands are the most approved
and fashionable style. while the burnt
straw hats are encircled by bands OF
darker brown.
And the smartest hats, of course,
are those Of the extreme straws-
fither very rough or quite smooth
md fine.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-08-18

transparency of the braid and deli
cacy of the net are adorable for mid
summer wear. Two fiat rosettes SIM
ulate roses full blown and are made
of light weight ribbon in a wonder
full shade of pink. The rosettes are
joined by bride of ribbon.
A rich hat in white hemp is COW
cred with plateau of princess lace
which is fastened down with a twist
of wide natter blue ribbon having
highly lustrous surface. Small blown
garden roses with foliage and some
messy stems, provide the touch OF
color here. Nearly half the plateau
of lace is folded both from the left
side and tackled to the crown. leav-
ing the hemp braid uncovered.
Scarfs of white down and down
with ostrich border finish the mid
summer toilette, providing more
warmth than one would imagine. In
fact, they are quite equal to protect
ing the throat, even when their wear
ers are out until the wee sma' hours"
which are the coolest Of the twenty
four.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-08-18
He Handed Her the Paper.

Is a serious matter. The people of
New York have been robbed right and
left in every way. Everybody knows
that. We have the worst administra-
ton that has ever disgraced the city.
Mr. Gormly for the sake of the peo-
Pile, is going to try to make things diff
ferent"
They all say that" laughed Living
tone. Il don't mean anything person
al of course. Mr.. Gormly."
Say whatever you like, Mr. Hal
dane" returned Gormly composedly.
Il expected that the notice would
cause discussion; indeed wrote 1t
for that purpose. And while much
that you have said, DR. Deveaux.
about politicians and the political sit
uation is generally true, / wish to as
sure you that | reserve barter and
trade for my business, and If l can
not be elected by the votes OF the
people on a plain, straightforward is
sue such as | present, then | shall
cheerfully devote the rest of my life
to minding my own business"
THE man who minds his own bust
ness" said Haldane the elder, who
had entered unobserved by the rest of
the group, and had listened long
enough to catch the drift Of the con-
versation, "as a rule is not cut out
for a politician. The chief function
of the politician is to attend to the
business Of other people, and the sue
cessful politician is the one who can
first of all persuade the people that
their business needs attention; and
secondly, that no one can give it such
attention as he himself that he is the
one indispensable man."
Il do not assume to be the only man
who can give New York business ad-
ministration; who can stop graft and
abuse: who can safeguard the rights
of the people; who can stand for JUS
tice and equal opportunity, the admin
istration of the law, and the abolition
of privilege. There are doubtless
thousands of men who could be trust
ed to do those things, or at least to
make a brave attempt in that direc-
ton; but none Of them has come for
ward with an offer to do So"
You are fully committed to the en-
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-08-18

itics Of New York would fill a large
book, Miss Stewart" said Livingstone
Haldane, who had entered the room
with DR.. Deveaux at the same time.
Il am afraid it will be sad day for
the men," said the doctor, when the
women begin to take intelligent inter
est in men, not merely as men but
as politicians"
What has started the political dis
cussion?" queried young Haldane.
Mr.. Gormly has," answered his sis
ter. He has announced himself as
candidate for mayor of New York"
And said that never knew that
gentlemen went into politics." inter-
posed Miss Stewart.
They often enter" said the doctor.
as gentlemen; but infrequently leave
with the same degree"
That's right" answered Living
stone. 1T is rather a nasty game to
play"
But don't you think" asked Gormly.
that If few more gentlemen would
play it, it would become a cleaner
gamer"
of course. it would assented the
viyacious Miss Stewart Mr.. Hal
dane, why don't you enter it your
self"
by Jove!" exclaimed the young
man, that wouldn't be half bad idea.
would it, sis? Fathers ALWAYS talk
ing to me about career and all that.
| wonder why that wouldn't be a good
camel"
It's expensive enough as pas
time" said DR.. Dreveaux. ito rank
with horse racing and automobiling
and other pleasant enjoyments of the
harmless rich"
Il should not Think said Mrs. Hal
dane ponderously, "of allowing my son
to-associate himself with"
Mother cried her daughter, you
forget that Mr.. Gormly-"
Quite so, quite So" said the lady
vaguely; but for persons in-er-
trade"
Yes" said DR.. Deveaux politics as
a rule is made up of barter and sale,
l believe"
IF that's the case" interposed
young Haldane facetiously, I'll get ia
Their to buy me the office, and"
His sister turned on him contemptu-
ously. Livingstone" she said, this
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-08-18

may possibly interest you, which |
may venture to hope you may regard
as a personal tribute from me in lieu
of such gift"
And what is that?" asked Miss
Haldane, her curiosity getting the bet
ter of her discretion.
1T is here!" said Gormly, extending
TO her a copy of The New York Planet
OF Christmas morning, which had been
brought over from the station by spe-
clai messenger by his direction.
The morning paper" exclaimed the
girl, with laugh.
Not so much the morning paper, in
teresting though it usually is. but
something that appears therein"
What is that?"
ALLOW me-"
He took the paper from her, opened
1t until he came to the advertising sec
ton, and then handed it back to her
In bold type covering a whole page
she read the following:
Mr.. George Gormly offers himself to
the people OF New York as a candidate
for the mayoralty in the Forthcoming
election. Mr.. George Gormly submits
the following as his platform:
Honest administration of the laws in
the interest of the people; the preser-
walton OF all the rights and privileges
OF the people; the operation of the
public franchises by the people, or If
by corporations, the due safeguarding
OF the rights of the people; the aboli-
ton of graft; a non-partisan admins
tration in which Honesty" and Hon
or" shall be the watchwords, which
shall be conducted on business pria-
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-08-18
Pink a Popular Color.

With the incoming of thin summer
clothes one saw a good deal of the
now established French idea of using
pink ribbon in ones lingerie instead
Of any other color. The claim Is that
II brings out the color of the skin,
and is more artistic than blue or Law
ender.
If one wants to try its merits it
would be wise to run chemises and
corset covers with quarter-inch pink
ribbon a little deeper in tone than
what is known as flesh color. An
elaborate display of ribbon is not In
good taste. 1t is possible that an
eighth of an inch would be the best
width to use. Large bows are not
plastered in front of the corset cover
as they used to be.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-08-18
chanseabIe Taffeta Garments.

Not many are yet seen, but they
are expected to have great run a
little later on. One reason why they
are not yet more in evidence is un-
doubtedly because of the price of the
French chiffon qualities of which they
are made. From $3.50 to $3.50 per
yard is asked in the retail shops for
these new taffetas. BY another sea-
son domestic manufacturers will have
popular-priced lines, but If one desires
an exclusive silk gown for the present
summer she should invest In one Of
changeable chiffon taffeta.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-08-18
ciples in the ancient and admirable

ciples in the ancient and admirable
acceptance Of those words.
MIR. George Gormly pledges his busi-
ness and personal honor, which the
people of New York who have dealt
with him for quarter of century
have had ample opportunity Of testing,
that, If elected, he will administer the
affairs of the city honestly and with
the same care and ability with which
he has striven to carry on his own
business to the satisfaction of the pub
lie. He would advise the voters, II
they are in doubt as to what his bust
ness methods are, to refer to their
mothers, sisters, wives, and daughters
who have been patrons of his store.
IN the hope that better days are
drawing for New York, Mr.. George
Gormly has the honor to wish his
friends. and those whom he must to
his great regret characterize as his
enemies, very Merry Christmas and
happy and prosperous New Year"
Eleanor Haldane read this extraor-
binary announcement aloud. Then she
handed the paper back to him and
extended her hand, joyfully exclaim-
ing,
1T is perfectly splendid. It's the
finest thing have ever heard. Moth
ing could have delighted me more. l
am SO glad to see you irrevocably
committed to the step! am sure you
will be elected, and"
what, my dear child broke in the
cold voice of Mrs. Haldane, who was
just descending the stairs. rs giving
you such joy, may l ask?"
Mother" said the young woman,
turning to her and lifting the paper
from the table, what do you think?
Mr.. Gormly has announced himself as
candidate for mayor of New York at
the spring election"
Indeed" began Mrs. Haldane loftily,
surveying Gormly through her lorg-
nette, Il am quite surprised"
Il think it's awfully jolly" broke In
Miss Stewart, who had followed the
elder woman into the hall. Il didn't
know that gentlemen mingled In pof-
itics as rule. l thought 1t was all
reserved for the Sachem society"
What you don't know about the pol
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-08-18
Striped Coat Set.

Fine muslin. chiffon cloth, and mar
quisette are all used to make collar
and cuff sets for short jackets. These,
with eyelet embroidered batiste, have
taken the place of Irish lace, which
seems at discount these days.
The striped coat sets are in any
color that one wishes, not necessarily
to match the suit. The collar is quite
long. deep at the back, and finished
with an edge of cluny lace or a hem
of colored muslin or linen to match
the stripe.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-08-18
WEIGHS A QUARTER OF A TON
Man Who Has Had to Stop Work Be-
cause Of His Ever Increasing
Avoirdupois.

Cambridge, Mass-Do you know
why fat men always laugh? It's be-
cause the world insists that they shall.
People just simply can't bear to see a
fat man in trouble. He's got to laugh.
Here's Charles Jackson of Cambridge.
He tells us that the world has fat
footedly insisted that he laugh and be
happy. He's extra fat, and weighs COS
pounds. 1T seems as If people
couldn't bear to see a quarter-of-a-ton
man in trouble" he said. ITS just
like this" Jackson says:
when | was twenty-one years Of
age l weighed 176 pounds. | used to
work hard every day and loved to
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-08-18
WonderfuI Millinery Creation.

across the forehead. 1t is made Of
the nest black tagal straw and
lined with metallic lace. A band OF
metal ribbon lies on the brim. and
the whole of the rest Of the hat is
covered with white ospreys, the most
valuable procurable. They complete
ly hide the crown and an extra thick
bunch of them stands up behind.
Princess Miahescu has large for
tune, is we'll known at Monte Carlo.
and 1t was to satisfy her whim for
the most expensive hat in the world
that this hat was made.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-08-18
OF Fascinating oualntness.

Frock of white cachemire de sole
with peachblow satin stripes. The
simply designed bodice has a finely
plated fichu drapery of Malines lace.
finished at the top of the wide april
cot velvet girdle by rose of pale
pink chiffon The slightly gathered
skirt is quantity trimmed with three
narrow ruches Of white taffeta.-
Vogue.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-08-18
Underarm Seams.

Home dressmakers should bear In
mind the fact that the underarm seam
of a sleeve should be set so as to
come two and one-half inches nearer
the front than the underarn bodice
seam. You will avoid many botched
garment by remembering this.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-08-18
Cruel to Stop BrayIng.

Woodbury., N. J.-Poundkeeper VIII
liam Joyce was brought before Justice
of the Peace Mankins, charged with
cruelty to animals for filling the mouth
of donkey whit corn cobs to keep Il
from braying, and then tying tho
mouth with a rope.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-08-18
COSTLIEST HAT IN THE WORLD
Wonderful Creation Made in Lon.
don for a Beautiful and Wealthy
Roumanian Princess.

London.-This wonderful creation
of London milliner's art, made at
a cost of $1,000 for Princess Miahescu
of Bucharest. beautiful Roumanian
woman, is said to be the most expen-
sive hat in existence. 1t is of huge
proportions and becomingly waved
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-08-18

New York.-In descending a tenn
porary stairway at the New York Cen
trail station at Yonkers, William Buick
slipped on banana pei ~. Though he
fell only six feet. his neERs.F broken.
He lived only short
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-08-18

This dainty dress Is of white batiste
deliberately trimmed with swiss en-
broidery and valenciennes lace.
The skirt is plated; the blouse
forms sort of corslet and the girdle
is of ribbon fastened at the side with
a cockade and long ends.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-05
DENMARK.
. . . . . . <<a>> ~>>

Miss Edith Wilson is visiting in
Burlington.
Miss Wise of Bloomfield, Iowa, has
returned to her school work here
after having spent Thanksgiving at
the parental home.
Miss Cora Carpenter has returned
from spending Thanksgiving with
friends at Omaha, Neb.
All the academy teachers came back
Sunday evening, driving out from TT.
Madison, and school there is on again.
Mr. Asa Houston is using crutches
as the result of a kick from one OF
the carriage horses, the day of his
brothers funeral at Eureka. Kansas.
| Mr. Showalter and Della spent
thanksgiving in Fort Madison.
His near neighbors gave Mr. Henry
Judy surprise last Friday evening,
it being his birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brewer spent Thanks.
giving in Ft. Madison with relatives
Mrs. Grace Staff and sister. verna
Hazen were FIT. Madison shoppers
Friday.
The second number on the lecture
course will be given tonight.
Mr. Sam Carpenter is to take over
the meat market in few days.
For the bazaar to be given by the
Ladies' Union there is to be Re-
membrance Table. and all absent
members of the church and town
have been asked to send something
that will remind others that they have
once lived here. number of very
pretty and useful things have been re-
ceived. The bazaar will be held De-
cember s.
The Congregational church will
have the usual tree and supper and
program by the children for Christ
mas on Friday evening, Dec. %, also
special service ct the church by junior
and older members of Sunday school
on Sunday evening, Dec. "a.
Three corn shreders SO very close
together, all right north of town, make
it hard work to get men and teams
enough.
Esther Binderman who is now over
the worst of very severe attack of
"infantile paralysis is gaining slow
ly.
The new house on Mr.. Roxberg's
farm is almost ready for occupancy.
Mr.. A. H. Sniff came from Missouri
Valley, Iowa, last wednesday to spend
Thanksgiving with his mother and sis
tiers, Miss Katherine. at home, and
Mrs. Ida Farley, who was also visit
ing the parental home. Mrs Farley
left Friday afternoon and Mr.. Sniff
Sunday afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-05
WILL ARRANGE
BIG BIBLE CLASS
Men and Religion Forward Movement
Takes First Step for Forming
1t Next Sunday.

The Bible study committee of the
Men and Religion Forward Movement
has arranged for the organization of
big class in Bible training Sunday
afternoon at Ais in the Trinity Meth
odist Episcopal church. The class
will go through regular course OF
Bible study as contained in hand
book gotten out by the late Herbert
H. Moninger of Cincinnati which book
has already been studied by over 300,
600. 1t is one of the courses approved
by the study committee of the Inter
national Sunday school association,
and work done satisfactorially is evil
denced by the issuance of diploma
by that body. In connection with the
Bible study feature is a series of les
sons on the modern Sunday school.
which will be studies by those of the
Bible study class who desire to I'M
dertake that feature of the work
Professor Reid of the Keokuk high
school will teach the class. He ex.
poets to call to his assistance as
may be needed the best teachers OF
Keckuk. The lessons will be short
snappy and systematic.
This course of study will be open tc
the public and all, men and women
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-05
THE DOCTORS QUESTION
Much Sickness Due to Bowel Disorder.

A doctors first question when con
suited by patient is, "Are your bow
els regular" He knows that SO per
cent of illness is attended with in
active bowels and torpid liver, and
that this condition must be removed
gently and thoroughly before health
can be restored.
Rexall Orderlies are positive,
pleasant, and safe remedy for consti-
patton and bowel disorders in gener-
al. We are so certain of their great
curative value that we promise to re-
turn the purchasers money in every
case when they fail to produce entire
satisfaction
Rexall Crderlies, are eaten like
candy, they act quietly, and aid in pro-
ducing soothing, Strengthening, heal
ing influence on the entire intestinal
tract. They do not purge, grippe,
cause nausea, flatulence, excessive
looseness, diarrhoea, or other annoy
ing effect They are especially good
for children, weak persons or old
folks. Three sizes, 10c, csc, and soc
Sold only at our store-The Rexall
Store McGrath Bros. Drug Co. cor
liner Fifth and Main streets