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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
BIRDS IN A BIG CITY

neighborhood, while on a day rainy
and cloudy, the songsters stayed in
the lowest limbs or often ran about
on the ground.
Put birdhouse in your backyard. !"
urged the speaker. IF you do you'll
have some wrens or some swallows
living in it within day or two, and
I'll warrant that you will be repaid
for the trouble you took by the pleas
ure you'll derive from watching the
little creatures"
Commenting upon the voices of the
various birds, Mr.. Oldys made the dec
laration that in many instances the
voice of the human musician and the
voice Of the feathered singer showed
a remarkable similarity.
Especially is this true in the case
of the thrush" he declared 81 have
heard them combine notes into COM
plete melodic phrases. as beautiful and
as perfect as any phrase ever uttered
by the highest-paid opera singer"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
Chicago Is Regular Migrating
Point for Feathered Tribe.
Henry oldys, Assistant Biologist Of
United States Biological Survey,
Delivers Lecture Before
Audubon Society.

Chicago.-Birds flock to Chicago the
same as Chicagoans flock to Europe.
This city is regular migrating point
for the feathered creatures, and for
a number of reasons. Pre-eminent
among them is the fact that the Mis-
sissippi valley is the regular route of
migration of all birds coming from the
south to the colder climes of the north
land. Flying far above Chicago during
the night, the vast glare of thousands
of electric lights attracts them. They
alight in Washington park, Lincoln
at once begin their semi-annual work
of BODYBUILDING.
Henry Oldys, assistant biologist of
the United States biological survey,
delivered a lecture on birds and bird
music before the members of the ILL
nois Audubon society at the Academy
of Sciences in Lincoln park. In the
course of his dissertation upon the
subject he made remarks of which the
foregoing paragraph is only brief
summary
Chicago is an ideal place for birds,
Mr. Oldys declared, 'for it is directly
in the path of their flight north and
south. The Mississippi valley is
known as the bird route you know.
The fact that Chicago is Chicago, that
1t is a city stretching miles one way
and miles in other ways and that 1t
has thousands and thousands of cleo
trio lights glazing at night, make it
one of the largest towns, speaking in
terms of bird habitation, in the coun-
try.
And if it were not for the fact that
there is so much smoke hanging over
Chicago" Mr. Oldys declared, in COM
menting upon his talk delivered before
the society, there would be many
more birds here. OF course, the lit
tie creatures will shun smoke, as
human being will. Can you blame
them?"
Birds are attracted to city in
strange manner" Mr.. Oldys went on.
AT night they are drawn by the glare
of the lights, as | have explained, and
in the daytime they are -ured by tall
spires. Lighthouses are especially at
tractive to them and many of the lit
tie animals meet their death each
year by showing too much curiosity
and flying against the framework or
panes of the lamps.
"Of my own knowledge | can speak
of one bright morning where the stiff
ened bodies of $50 birds we're picked
up from the base of the Washington
monument in Washington. On an av-
erage of seven hundred a month die
by flying against the statute of Lib
erty in New York harbor."
Another interesting observation
made by Mr.. Oldys was the effect of
weather upon birds. He declared that
a bright day and lots of sunshine sent
the little warblers high to the topmost
branch of the tallest trees in the
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
Politician and Preacher.

politician in a western state, long
suspected of crookedness and noted
for his shifty ways, was finally in
dicted and tried. The jury was out a
long time, but eventually acquitted
him. After the verdict was in and
the politician was leaving the court
room, a minister who had been in
part responsible for the indictment
and trial approached the politician
and said: We'll, my friend. you have
escaped; but you had a close shave.
l trust this will be a warning to you
to lead a better life and deal more
fairly with your fellow men,"
THAT may be-" the politician re-
piled. THAT may be; but amt
pledged to any one."-Saturday Even
ing Post.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
United States Issues F, an John r.
Stanton Collection Cause Lively
Competition in Gotham.

New York.-Several record prices
for stamps were paid at the sale of
the collection of United States stamps
forming part of the collection of John
r. Stanton, coppermining expert of
this city. This is expected to be the
most important stamp sale of the pres
ent season, the collection being valued
at about $4,000.
An uncanceled five-cent ST. Louis
postmaster provisional issue of 1886
on grayish paper brought $3.50 and a
cancelled five-cent issue of 1S45 on
greenish paper $l01. A two-cent blue
Annapolis, with no trace Of cancella-
ton, went for s240, and an unlisted
five-cent red Kittaning, Pa, letter
sheet for SIS.
Of the general issues a used IT,
cent brown and blue issue of 1867,
with the picture inverted brought the
highest price, $685., and it was closely
followed by the two-cent carmine and
black of 1901, with center inverted,
which realized $20O.50. A 24-cent
green and violet issue of 1869, picture
inverted, used copy, fetched $3.50. A
24-cent lilac, unused, issue of 1886,
sold for S142; Cancelled 30-cent or
ange Of the same issue $105, and an
unused 90-cent blue, also of the same
issue, $1S6.
Among the other specimens of the
general issues were a strip of three
of the ten-cent black of 1S47, Cancelled
in red, $4650; right diagonal half Of
the 12-cent of 1876, used as six-cent,
on entire original envelope, $27; three
cent red of 1861. August issue, un-
used, $21; 24-cent green and violet,
issue of 1862 picture inverted. used
copy, $3.50; 30-cent blue and carmine
of 1869, without grill, mint block of
four, $50; four-cent blue of 1898,
error in the color, unused copy, $3S;
six-cent brown of 1895, with water
mark, "U. S. l. r." used copy, $50.
Among the stamps issued for the
use of the various departments at
Washington, strip Of five $20-state
brought $205. The Carrier stamps in
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26

again. l don't know how to express
my thanks for the good it has done me
and hope all suffering women will
give Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound trial. 1t was worth its
weight in gold. Mrs. j. Z. ENDLICH,
r. F. ID. No. Z, Erie, Pa.
Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotic or HARM
full drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largest number of actual cures
of female diseases we know of, and
thousands of voluntary testimonials
are on file in the Pinkham laboratory
at Lynn, Mass, from women who have
been cured from almost every form Of
female complaints, such as infamma-
ton, liberation, displacements, fibroid
tumors, Irregularities, periodic pains.
backache, indigestion and nervous
prostration. Every suffering woman
owes it to herself to give Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound trial.
If you want special advice write
Mrs.Pinkham, Lynn, M ass, for it.
1t is free and always helpful.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
CURED ITCHING AND BURNING

Il was taken With the itch in April,
1904. and used most everything.
had a friend pay me a visit from
Cumberland, and she advised me to
use Cuticura Remedies which / did.
The cure was certainly quick, and l
use them to this day. 1 had it terri
bly, under my knees. 1 only used one
box of pills, but two boxes of Cuti-
cura Ointment, and l use the Cuti-
cura Soap all the time. / hope this
will benefit others, as it has me, after
DR.. and others could do moth
ing for me-" (Signed) Miss Lu John
son, 1923 Ninth St., N. W., Wash
ington, D. c., April 8, 1910.
In later letter Miss Johnson adds:
"The trouble began with an eruption
under my knees, and extended up
wards toward my waist, until l was
not able to sit down. 1t kept con-
slant itching and burning all the time,
night and day. l went to my doctor,
but he could do me no good after
do not know how many medicines he
gave me, and then told me I would
be compelled to go to skin special
list, which positively refused to do.
cried all the time Finally made
up my mind to try Cuticura Rem
edies, and tried Cuticura Pills, Oint-
ment and Soap, and was entirely
cured of the itching three days after
1 started using them. The healing
took about eight days. l consider
Cuticura Remedies marvellous, and
would recommend them everywhere"
Cuticura Remedies are sold through
out the world. Send to Potter Drug
& Chem. Corp, Boston, for free book
on skin Affections.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
HOBBLE SKIRT ON A LADDER
Garment Proves Its Worth to Woman
Who Is Inadvertently Locked In
Department Store.

Buffalo, N. Y.-The spectacle of a
woman descending ladder from an
upper story of big department store
provided entertainment for several hun.
dred people.
When the excitement was over
policeman remarked:
THE hobble skirt is indicated. It's
a great thing for woman on a lad.
der"
Patrolman Pike saw the woman at
an upper window of the store, late in
the evening. She was crying hysteri.
cally and trying to attract the atten.
ton of persons in the street.
A long ladder was secured near by.
"I'll come down alone" she said, and
she did, the crowd cheering as she GIN
gerly picked her way down the 55-foot
ladder. She proved to be an employee
who had been inadvertently locked in
by the Waterman.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
To Pray for the Rich.

Two women prominent in ST. Louis
have started movement to induce
100000 of their sex in the south to
pray every day for the rich. They ex-
plain they hope by organizing system
atically groups Of women who will
pray often and well for the more afflu.
ent, wealthy persons will be led to
contribute to a fund for the evangeli
cation of the world. Belle H. Ben.
nett, president of the womans mis-
sionary council of the Methodist Epis.
copal church south and Mrs. R. w.
Mcdonnell are the originators Of the
plan.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
So Declares Or. Owen, American, Who
Is Digging Diligently In Mud OF
River Wye for Secret.

Chepstow, England-Dr. Orville W.
Owen, who is digging diligently in
the mud of the River Wye for manu-
scripts which he believes were hidden
there by Lord Francis Bacon, is after
bigger game than has been supposed.
The American declares that the cipher
which is guiding his operation reveals
that Bacon killed Shakespeare and
buried the bard of Avon's head in the
box which is being reclaimed from the
river bottom.
The top of what the American
thinks Is the hidden cache was
reached by the sounding rods, but
there is considerable layer Of clay
to be removed before the logs or
planking forming the cover can be
removed.
Despite the contention of archaeolo-
gists that Doctor Owen is only exca-
waiting structure used as a founda-
lion for Roman bridge, the investi-
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
BACON KILLED BARD OF AVON

gator insists that everything tallies
exactly with his cipher forecast and
maintains that Bacon recognized the
adaptability of the disused bridge
structure as place for the burial Of
his manuscript Doctor Owen is
working on the property of the Duke
of Beaufort, having been directed
plainly to this particular spot, he says,
by the cryptograph which Bacon left
in order to establish after his death
that he was the author of the Shake
spearean plays and various works ac-
credited to others.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
Thief's Dog to Be Killed.

Paris. A dog named Phanor,
trained by its mistress, Paris shop
litter, to pull her skirt whenever it
saw policeman, is lying under SEN
tence of death for theft. The dogs
mistress was caught red-handed by a
policeman in plain clothes, whom
Phanor could not detect, and was SEN
fenced to term of Imprisonment.
Phanor was ordered to be destroyed.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
IF YOU HAVE A SICKLY
YOUNGSTER TRY THIS FREE

little stomach muscles. will Immediately
correct the trouble.
This Is not alone our opinion but that
OF Mrs. N. II. Mead of Freeport, Kans.,
whose granddaughter has been taking It
Of Lena. Wis. who gives It to her children
and takes 1t herself. It is sold in fifty
cent and one dollar bottles at every
drug store, but II you want to test 1t in
your family before you buy II send your
address to DR.. Caldwell and he will for
ward supply free of charge.
For the free sample address DR.. w. B.
Caldwell. 2oi Caldwell building. Month
cello. Ill
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26

The family with young children that is
without sickness in the house now and
then is rare, and SO II is important that
to do in the little emergencies that arise.
A child with q serious ailment needs q
doctor, 1t is true, but in the majority of
instances. as any doctor knows, the child
suffers from some intestinal trouble,
usually constipation.
There is no sense in giving II a pill or
Q remedy containing an opiate, nor Is
flushing Of the bowels to be always rec
commended. Rather give It small dose
of q mild, gentle laxative tonic like DR..
Caldwels Syrup Pepsin, which, by clean
ing out the bowels and strengthening the
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
RECORD PRICES FOR STAMPS

cluded a fine copy of the three-cent
New York. 1912, on original cover and
Cancelled in red, New York, December
"a. cts" showing that it was used as
a two-cent stamp. sS5; a block of ~
three-cent blue, issue of 1912, unused,
$3.50, and a one-cent black envelope
stamp of Philadelphia, 1851, 500.
The sale will be continued today. 1t
is expected that the collection will re-
alize about 100000. making it the most
important so far Of the present season.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
LONDON GIRLS RIDE ASTRIDE
Rotten Row In English Metropolis
Presents Some Odd and STRIKING
Costumes for Equestrians.

London.-In Rotten Row have ap-
peared number of girl equestrians
who openly ride astride, costumed like
their brothers in riding breeches and
CATERS. One little horsewoman made
pretty picture in coat, riding breech.
es and long CATERS all in nut brown,
with brown velvet jockey cap perch
ed above her hair.
Brown and gray tweeds are now in
greater favor among horsewomen
than the black or blue cloth formerly
considered the only color for riding
habits. The orthodox bowler hat has
been completely displaced by the soft
felt hat with straight brim.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26

morning arose more tired than ever.
Seeing that l was not improving un.
der the physicians treatment, | be-
gan taking Doans Kidney Pills. They
made me the strong, well woman
am today"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers so cents
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
Made Father Restir Himself.

When Dorothy Ieldrum was lit
tie youngster-she is but ten now-her
father asked her on her return from
Sunday school what the lesson of the
day had been.
"Dandruff in the lions den," was
her answer.
Ever since Rev. Andrew B. Mel
drum, D. D. has personally applied
himself to the religious instruction OF
his little aughter-Exchange
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
Bv the Hsrem Code.

do you think l am really your af-
finity?" Solomon's nine hundred and
eighty-ffth wife asked, coquettishly.
"My dear" the Wisest Guy said,
you are one in thousand"
He got away with it too.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
AnxiousIy Waiting.

81 do hope things will take a turn
for the better soon. If stock would
only go up!"
why, have you been investing in
stocks, my dear?"
mo, but father has promised that
he would buy me duke as soon as
A. G. G. w. touches 100"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
At ALI Hours.

Professor. what do you consider
the most wonderful thing in the
world?"
"The brain of centipede; it is in
finitesimally small, yet it has perfect
control over the creatures entire sys-
tenn of legs and feet"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
ltalx,s King Opens Fair.

Turin.-The Turin exposition cele
brating the jubilee of Italian unifics.
ton, was opened here the other day
by King Victor Emmanuel and Queea
Helena in the presence of 100000 spec
tatorA
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26

almost helpless. i
went to three doc
tors and they did
me no good, so my
sister advised me to
try Lydia L. Pink
hams V e ge t a BILE
Co mpo In d, a nd
when l had taken
only two bottles I
could see a big
change, so / took
six bottles and l am
now strong and well
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26

as sore as a boil all
over my body. | grew
worse. and worse until
finally | became so bad
/ could not do the least
work. l was so dizzy l
feared | would fall and
my head was constantly
racked with pain. Ner-
vousness prevented my
sleeping and in the
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
The Nav of II.

Knicker-How does marriage affect
accomplishments?
Bocker-A girl drops her music and
a man takes up his smoking.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26

Those with whom we can apparent
ly become well acquainted in few
moments are generally the most diff
ficult to rightly know and understand.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
CHILDREN WHO ARE s1cK1y.

Mothers should never be without a box of Mother
Gray's Sweet Powders for Children. They Break up
Colds. Relieve Feverishness, Constipation, Teething
Disorders, Headache and Stomach Troubles. Used
by Mothers for % years. tn ESE POW DERS NEVER
FAIL. Sold by all Drug Stores, 25c Don't accept
any substitute. Sample mailed FREE to any mother
Address Allen s 0lmsted, LIE Roy, MY.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
"When a Wife Is Cruel"

WHcH VITO is OTUeI.
The husband rushed into the room
where his wife was sitting
my dear" said he, excitedly.
Guess what! Intelligence has just
reached me-"
The wife gave jump at this point,
rushed to her husband, and, kissing
him fervently, interrupted with:
well, thank heaven, Harry"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
And You Must Paw

Experience is the best teacher"
quoted the Wise Guy.
Eyes, but her charges are mighty
high" added the Simple Mug.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26

Mrs. Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie. Csc bottle.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26

Do your feet feel tired. achy, and sore
at night? Rub them with little Ham,
Inns Wizard Oil They'll be glad in the
morning and so will you.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
WORSE EACH YEAR.
How Chronic Kidney Trouble Was RI
nally Checked.

Mrs. g. L. Wolfe, Anita. Pa, says:
The terrible pains across the small
Of my back caused me greater mis-
cry than ! can describe. Often ! felt
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26

The softest powder puff in the world
isn't as agreeable to the touch of an
old maids cheek as two days growth
of beard.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26

If constipation is present, the liver
sluggish, take Garfield Tea; it is mild in
action and never loses it's potency.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26

The right kind of decision today
will put powder in your gun for to-
morrow
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
Their Time,

Garfield Tea cures constipation, keeps
the blood pure and tones up the system.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26

A man can get along without doing
much If he has sense enough to know
what not to do.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26

The herb laxative, Garfield Tea, prompt
~ overcomes constipation, biliousness,
ck-headache and insures better health.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26

Constipation causes and aggravates many
serious diseases. 1t is thoroughly cured BY
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The favor
lite family laxative.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
For HEADACHE-Hick., CAPunINE

Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
Nervous Troubles, Capudine will relieve you.
ately Try it. 10c., 25c., and so cents ut drug
stores.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26

Their Time.
Foolish Fred-Do you like Holsters?
Pert Polly-Yes, both human and
crustacean, in their salad days.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26

Hardly anything can make such a
fool of a man as side whiskers for
him to be proud of.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26

Many a fellow who falls into a for
tune goes right through it.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
SHE
SUFFERED
FIVE YEARS
Finally Cursd by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.

Erie, Pa. -"I suffered for five years
from female troubles and at last was
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26

Try Murine Eye Remedy for Red,
Watery Eyes and Granulated Lids. No
Smarting-Just Eye Comfort. Murine
Eye Salve in Aseptic Tubes New Siz5
25c. Murine Liquid 25c-50c.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
Important TO Mother

CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26

Don't mind being laughed at; some
day you may splash mud on the laugh
ers with your touring car.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26

Kidder-Oh! yes, Miss Coyne
spends thousands and thousands of
dollars every year for her gowns
alone.
Lord de Broke-I say, old chap, who
is her dressmaker?
Kidder-Do you want to propose to
her dressmaker, too?
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26

People who say just what they think
are more numerous than popular.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-05-26
PUTNAM FADELESS DYE s.


Colormore goods brighter and faster colors
dye any garment without ripping apart.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-02-22
THE CITY ELECTION.
Prospective Candidates for the Var
iOus Offices to be Filled
This Spring.

With the approach of the time for
the city election, there Is much spec
ulation as to the prospective candi-
dates for the various offices to be
filled The entire list of city Offices
is to be elected at the coming cleo
ton, which will be held March 9th,
and we hope that the council will
give the voting machines another
trial at this time, to demonstrate
their efficiency and accuracy.
There seems to be no opposition
to the reelection of Mayor F. W.
Daubney. While the doctor has nc
real desire to continue in the office
he has held so long and filled SC
ably, yet there has been such de.
mand, from all classes that he re-
main in the position, that he has
finally consented to become a can
didate. In all probability there will
be no opposing candidate.
Mr.. Ray Algyer will be a candi
date for Treasurer, and Mr.. j. Gil
lett for Assessor. The City Attor
ney and City Clerk will be elected
by the new council. The Mayor will
appoint the City Health Officer
Police and Street Commissioner.
For Alderman at Large we under
stand that Mr.. HI. Engbretson will
again be candidate, have also
heard the names of former Alder
man George Bernatz and Alderman
George Hislop mentioned as prob
able candidates. We understand
that Alderman w. F. Baker will no
be candidate for reelection.
In the various wards we hear tina
Alderman ID. c. Graham will be {
candidate for reelection in the first
Alderman F. j. Helwig has not an
nouncel whether he will be can
didate or not in the second. Formel
Alderman Peter Jensen will be
candidate in the third, and Alder
man l.. l.. Caldwell will be a candi
date in the fourth. In the fifth
ward we understand that w. T
Symonds and e. R. Abbey will BIZ
candidates.