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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
WouId-Be Middies Fail.

Annapolis. 43 per cent. of the
candidates for admission to the Naval
Academy as midshipmen were success
full in the recent mental examinations
conducted under civil service regula.
tions at the various stations through
out the country, according to an
nouncement made at the academy.
Though this is much below the aver.
age of years back, still it is a little
better than last year, when only 81
per cent. qualified. The academic
board has forwarded its report to the
Navy Department. It was stated that
275 youngsters took the tests and that
113 measured up. There will be this
year between 300 and 400 midshipmen
vacancies following the graduation in
June. In the light of present condi
lions hardly so per cent. will be filed.
The second and last Of the mental en-
trance examinations will be held at the
Naval Academy in June. All candi'
dates entitled to appointment will be
examined as to their physical qualifi'
cations at the academy
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
It Wasn't a Dainty Little Scream

screech that was heard quarter of
a mile away and started men running
for the scene.
"Here-what's the matter!" de-
manded the driver of the auto as
he came to a sudden stop.
Help! Help!"
Speed was put on and the auto dis
appeared.
by George, Miss Graves!" eX-
claimed a first conner, who at least
knew the girl by sight, "but this is
about the boldest thing l ever heard
of around here!"
'Was-was he trying to carry me
OFF," was gasped.
Sure thing! Yes, ma'am, it was
a bold attempt at abduction, and the
wonder is that he didn't have a con-
federate to choke you into silence
and helplessness. By George, but
this village is getting to be worse
than New York city,"
The scoundrel had been noticed at
the depot by men who thought he
acted suspiciously. No one had taken
the number of the auto, and it was
considered useless to follow.
The major hadn't closed the deal
for the auto, and he wasn't at the
depot-either with or without it. OF
course, Miss Marjorie had story to
tell when she got home, and it was
the attempted crime that reused the
fathers ire. Was this the twentieth
century? Was the police force of the
village, consisting of two men, being
paid enormous salaries to catch Grim
inals red-handed or to play checkers
and sleep? The major asked great
many other questions that neither his
wife or daughter could answer, and
wound up with the threat to have the
state militia called out.
Meanwhile something had happened
at manor house two miles away.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
ONE OF MANS LIMITATIONS
He Can Work Wonders, but Finds
Difficulty in Growing Hair
on Bald Pate.

I'VE are all weak creatures" said
Mrs. Corney, laying down a general
principle.
$50 we are" said the beadle.
Just think, for example, of the num-
Der of fabulously rich and powerful
men. including John D. himself, who
have to wear wigs. Bald heads stand
as glaring emblems of mankind's linn
itations. We can slice continents in
half with great canals or push towers
higher into the heavens than the an
cient Babel, but we all feel like weak
creatures again the minute we hear
a barber saying to shiny-pated GUS
toner: "Try little tonic, sir?"
A wonderful creative genius had
Browning, but when this great man
"experimentally" shaved off his beard
one day, ae must have felt as small
and powerless as an ant to hear his
wife order: ut must be grown again
this minute"
And so 1t is with none of the up
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10

III hunt him down, if | have to
put bloodhounds on his trail!"
Now, major!" soothed the wife.
Now, papa!" soothed the daugh-
ter.
The scoundrel shall not ESCAPED"
roared the major as he paced the
room. III have the police after him
within an hour-within quarter of
an hour!"
But, major!"
But, papa!"
Marjorie had been uptown to do
some shopping. The major had been
talking of buying an auto, and ex-
pected to close the deal that day. If
the event came off the machine would
be at the depot to meet her as she
came home on the 7 o'clock train.
She had only stepped off when a man
touched her arm and raised his cap
and said.
This way to the auto, please"
So her father had closed the deal,
and was probably sitting in the auto
outslue waiting ner appearance! But
he wasn't. The machine was tenant
less, but the man gave her hand to
reach the tonneau, and as she seated
herself 1t whizzed away. 1t didn't
take the right direction, but she
didn't notice this fact for a minute
When she did she called out:
You are going wrong! You must
turn around"
"Tll get you there, all right" was
the reply.
Then Miss Marjorie opened the
door and leaped straight out, to lose
her balance as her feet touched the
ground and fall and roll over and
over in the mud. At the same time
she screeched. 1t wasn't a dainty
little scream, but long-drawn
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
Wine Had the First Call.

The marquis of Wellesley, when lord
lieutenant of Ireland, was at a table
with q party of Irishmen who we're
chiefly Orangemen, and in the dining
room hung a painting of the Battle of
the Boyne, which in that country is
usually called the Victory of Boyne
Waters. The company wishing him to
pronounce an opinion, invited him to
change his seat.
Surely, my lord!" said one, you
would not turn your back on Boyne
Waters?
"Oh, l never look at water when
can get wine," Lord Wellesley answer
ed, pointing to bottle of claret tina:
good before him.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
Knew somethinu About Il.

The small boy of the household was
not notably proficient in sacred lore,
but when his sister asked him, Where
was Solomon's temple?" he indignant
ly resented the supposed impeach-
ment of his stock of information, and
retorted:
Don't you think know anything?"
She assured him that she did not
doubt that he knew, but urged him to
state for her benefit.
Though not crediting her sincerity,
he finally exclaimed, CURLY:
"On the side of his head, of course,
where other folks are! D'you s'pose
I'm a fool?"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
NO MORE OF THAT MEDICINE
Mary Had Her Mind Made UP as to
Further Doses of Unquenchabe
Compound.

A Yonkers, N. Y. physician had q
negro cook who was a chronic COM
palmer. One day she came in groan-
ing with misery in her side and the
doctor offered to prescribe for her.
He went to the dining room, poured
out spoonful of game sauce, stirred
il some English mustard and sprin-
killed. on some cayenne pepper, and
handed the dose to the sufferer, telling
her to take it down at one swallow.
1t was two weeks or more before
Mary turned up with a new pain. This
time it was in her other side. Her
employer offered to mix her another
dose Of his medicine.
"No subj" said Mary, firmly. I'm
much obliged to you, doctor; but Ise
done got my mind made up never agin
to drink nothiu' what water won't
squench!"-Saturday Evening Post.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10

ness in each side, could not stand tight
clothing, and was irregular. was COM
pletely run down. On advice / took
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and am enjoying good health. 1t
is now more than two years and have
not had an ache or pain since. / do all
my own work, washing and everything,
and never have backache any more. l
think your medicine is grand and l praise
it to all my,neighbors. If you think my
testimony will help others you may pub
lish it. Mrs. OLLIE WcoDALL, Nor
toms Gap, Kentucky.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound will helpyou, write
to Lydia E.Pinkham Medicine Co.
(confidentiaD Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by a woman,
and held in strict confidence.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
Fully AssimlIated.

Ray S. Baker, the author, in an ar
gument on immigration at Lawrence,
cited the marvellous speed wherewith
the immigrant family, be it German
or French or what not, becomes as
simulated into the national life.
IAN instance of this assimilation &C.
ours to me-" he said. Il know a
worthy Neapolitan, one Paoli Cenci,
who came to this country three years
ago. Paoli's little son, Francesca, an
American citizen of seven, looked UP
from his school books, the other eve
ming to ask:
Say, pa, what year was it you
Italians discovered US IMP"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
How His Brother Identified Him

Uncle Harris, an old negro, who has
been a servant n the family of Colonel
Slemmers of Monticello, Ark, for the
last forty years. recently made a trip
to Memphis. Upon his return he was
telling the colonel's daughter of his
trip and the discovery of brother
whom he had not seen for thirty
years.
Miss Slemmens asked him how he
knew his brother after so long a time,
and Uncle Harris replied:
81 was walking along the street
when a spare built looking man came
up to me and says: Say. amt you
my brother?' and l said, Sure l is.
Who is your"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
A Card Of Thanks.

wish to thank the public for the kind
words said for my book on Rheumatism:
its cause and cure. 1 feel very grateful
and we'll repaid for the fifteen years OF
labor that have given to the subject.
books left and they are free to any suffer-
er from Rheumatism that would like one
No matter what your condition is from
this terrible disease l would advise you to
MOST WONDERFUL BOOK EVER
WRITTEN on the subject Of Rheumatism
! suffered with Rheumatism for over
twenty years. have not had Rheu-
matte pain for over eight years
If you would like my book, write TODAY
DON'T SEND A STAMP: IT is ABS0-
LUTELY FREE.
JESSE A. CASE.
Dept. D. Brockton. Mass.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
DON'T LET
BABY SUFFER
Blisskin Performs Wonders in Healing
all Skin Diseases

Is your little one suffering from Chat
ing, Hives, Rash, Eczema, or any skin dis
easei You are probably worn out by long
sleepless nights, but the child is the one
suffering terrible agony.
A single application of BLISSKIN, the
harmless healing agent, will Immediately
ease the chld's suffering and permit sleep.
Not alone does BLISSKIN heal infantile
skin affections, but it cures all Eczemas,
Pimples. Acne. Herpes, Scalp Scale,
Salt Rheum, Insect Bites and Stinss,
Burns and all InAamed itching skin dis
eases on Child or Adult. BLISSKlN Costs
but so cents Postpaid.
BLISS LABORATORIES, 1893 Broadway New York
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
Revenge Is Sweet.

1.-The drinks is on me-" said the little
man with the greasy vest. I'm feelin'
good and l don't care what happens"
What'smatter?" said the barkeep,
Birthday"
NO" replied the little man. 81
took my wife down to the river to the
Echo Rocks and she's so durn mad
she's speeches.. For the first time
in her life she didn't get In the last
word. Here's to the echo. "-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10

roarious levity of some of our contem.
poraries, but rather with a sympa.
thetic appreciation of the stupendous
nature of his task, that we begin to
watch the year long demonstration"
of a Chicago hair tonic manufacturer
who recently was instructed by a
municipal Solomon to prove the mer.
it's of a specific by growing hair on a
bald-headed policeman. = Golfers
Weekly,
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
TWO New Militia Companies.

Annapolis.-Two new companies OF
infantry Of the Maryland National
Guard will be formally mustered into
service this week. Col. Charles A.
Little, commanding the First Regi.
ment, has been designated by Adju'
tant-General Macklin to muster in the
companies.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
BACKACHE
NOT A DISEASE
But a Symptom, a Danger Sig
nal Which Every Woman
Should Heed.

Backache is a symptom of organic
weakness or arrangement. If you have
backache don't neglect it. To get per-
manent relief you must reach the root
of the trouble. Read about Mrs. Wood
sll's experience.
Morton's Gap, Kentucky. -'T suffered
two wears with female disorders. nv
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
Land Commissioner Hanson Now.

Annapolis.-John J. Hanson, of Bal.
timore, the newly appointed Land
Commissioner of Maryland, qualified
and entered upon his duties. The oath
was administered by Governor Colds
borough, by whom Mr.. Hanson was ap.
pointed. He succeeds former State
Senator Thomas A. Smith, of Caroline
county. 1t is understood that Mr..
Hanson will make complete change
in the Land Office force, with the ex.
ception of Record Clerk Arthur
Trader.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
A Quarter Century

Before the public. Over Five Million Free
Samples given away each year. The con-
slant and increasing sales from samples
proves the genuine merit Of Aliens Foot
Ease, the antiseptic powder to be shaken
into the. shoes for Tired, Aching, Swollen
Tender feet. Sample free. Address, Allen
S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
Baby Cried Day and NIaht

with Collie till she was months old,
then We got Kopp's Baby's Friend and
that cured her. Used it also when she
was teething and cannot speak too
highly of it, so writes Mrs. L. P. Plum
mer, Rockland, Me. Sold by druggists,
10c., 25c. and Soc, or sent direct by
Kopps Babys Friend Co., York, Pa.
Sample by mail on request.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10

To remove nicotine from the teeth,
dlsinfect the mouth and purify the
breath after smoking, Paxtine is a
boon to all. At druggists, 25c a box
or sent postpaid on receipt of price by
The Paxton Toilet Co., Boston, Mass.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10

health was very bad
and l had a continual
backache which was
simply awful. Icould
not stand on my feet
long enough to cook
a meals vic tuals
with out my back
nearly killing me,
and l would have
such dragging sensa-
tons l could hardly
bear it. l had sore
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
An Exception to the Rule.

links is man who has his ham
mer out on all occasions"
81 bet there is one occasion where
he hasn't"
whats that?"
when it's time to put down the
Garnet"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
The Bunco Game.

"You can't fool all the people all
the time"
You don't need to; if you can fool
half of the people some OF the time
you can make good living"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
Assuming That.

Brown-What reason have you for
hating Blank?
Smith-Well. you see, he's relative
II mine, and
Brownies. yes, know, but what
other reason?-HaIper' Bazaar.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
Where the Leak Was.

Boarder carbohydrates a ru-
NOR afloat-"
Mistress-Jennie, turn off the water
in room 4!-Judge.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10

The signal corps at Fort Myer, Va,
can unpack its wireless machine, erect
the antennae, 40 feet high, and begin
work in 6S seconds.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
Saving Steps.

Gibson-But the house is over
mile from the station, you admit.
Agent-Yes, but the rooms are so
small you will only have to walk the
baby eight feet from his little crib
lIarper's Bazaar.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
Sure Thlnn-

DO you believe she will love me
long?"
We'll, l know she won't love you
short"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10

The man who says he would be will
ing to die for girl during the court
ship stunt may after marriage wish
he had.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10

Don't make shipwreck of your health when
o course Of Garfield Tea can cure you of
Indigestion.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10
For COLDS and GRIP

Hicks CAPuDISE is the best remedy-re
Leves the aching and feverishness-cures tn,
Cold and restores normal conditions. IT.
liquid-effects Immediately. l0c., CSC, and soc
At drug stores
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10

Mrs Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma'
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10

When the nervous man reaches the
top, he is apt to look around for the
fire escapes
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10

Lots of people live and learn the
things that are of no use to them.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10

If money talks it must be in silvery
tones. for we are told that silence is
golden.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10

Before retiring. a cup Of Garfield Tea
For good digestion and continued good
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-05-10

Some people waste lot of time try
ing to save it.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-03-26

as to the stand of the Republicans OF
the upper peninsula in the presen,
campaign The delegates were prac-
tieally unanimous for Taft and the en- !
dorsement of the president was the
natural outcome OF the strong Taft
sentiment in the L. p. Here and there
are Republicans who incline towards
Roosevelt as the hope OF the party, bu,
these Republicans are compelled to ad
NIT they are in the minority. the pre-
ponderance of opinion being favorable
to the president The Taft Republicans
iall TO see the necessity OF Roosevelt's
and rightly so. The presi-
lent has been true to his party ana It's |
principles. sanely and safely progress
live and an advocate of constructive
eg1slation he has earned the conf
Ienee of the people, and according To
II party precedence is entitled to re-
and reelection.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-03-26
CHANGES IN GAME LAWS.

The proposed changes in the gam,
laws recommended by the Houghtor
county spertsmen's conference al
Houghton Sunday are necessary to a
greater preservation Of the game in the
upper peninsula, and the suggestions
no doubt will meet with the approval
Of sportsmens clubs throughout the
district. The majority Of the recon-
mendations adopted meet with the APP
prevail Of State Game Warden Oates.
he also having advocated them. and
there is good reason 10 believe the de-
sired changes will have the support
Of his department.
Among the most striking provisions
urged by the sportsmen of the copper
country are that each hunter be per-
mitted to kill only one deer, and that
with horns; that the deer season be
restored as it was formerly, from Nov.
10 to Nov. 30; that non-residents be
10 take away any game legally
killed; that all dogs be kept out of the
woods during the deer hunting season:
that it be unlawful for any person 10
carry a gun in the woods from March
70 sept. 30; and that each hunter be
charged gun license Of seventy-fivej
cents, separate from the deer license.
These changes. If enacted into law.
will give the deer "a better chance AMI
provide the game department with
more eunds to prosecute the work. Al
he present rate Of annual deer slaugh-
er their determination is not far dis
ant, and II Is necessary that action be
aiken If the sport is TO be perpetuated.
A provision prohibiting any person.
rom carrying a gun in the woods
rom March TO Sept. 80 may not meet
With universal favor. II may be ar
.ued oy some that gun Is sometimesl
necessary for protection against wild
nimals. but as the "ferocious" animals
" have in our woods arc as cowardly
s some human beings, and will runI
way Just as fast. the objection has
tile weight The elimination OF guns
rom the woods during the time men
oned surely would remove much
.mptation 20 violate the law.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-03-26

The discovery Of potash deposits in
The Mohave desert, Southern Califor-
MIA, which. It is estimated. will pro-
duce 100000 tons Of potash. ANNOUNCE
60 by the Federal Department Of Agri.
culture, will not only result in lover
Ing the price 10 farmers. but it should
completely free the American farmers
from the grasp Of the German potash
trust which controls this much
needed product today.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-03-26
NO DOUBT ABOUT HER SENSE.

Whether it is an advantage TO b,
complimented before the whole coun.
try is debatable question. Take IN,
case of Miss Virginia Lee. MIR. Carne-
gle has beer quoted as saying thai
Miss Lee is the most beautiful girl in
! Pittsburgh; that he wOlld be a lucky
man who would get her. and SO forth,
and so on. Whether the former cap
tain of industry actually said it OF not.
the compliment flew around the coun-
try and MISS Lee woke UP to find her
self famous.
A skirmishing party OF photograph
eTs camped outside her humble home
at day'break; a crowd gathered down
town to see her enter the building
where she works; then offers OF all
sorts began to pour in upon her She
had it in her power to pick and choose
and make q small fortune for herself
by stimulating the competition for her
services. She could pose for a face To-
ton firm or for artists.
But instead of doing any of these
things she merely blushed and remark
cd how embarrassed she felt. and de-
clared she intended to so on working
Tor her living
From which we gather that Mr.. Car
negie was not mistaken in Miss Lee |
To be modest as well as beautiful is
10 be queen among women. 1t was
4 severe test, and the young woman
'ppears TO have come out of it hand
lonely. When she changes her mind
md decides 10 marry. no doubt the in
iocent author of her unweicome iane
viii send her-well, something more
acceptable than library.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-03-26
ENoLANDls INDUSTRIAL Crisis.

Never Ia the history Of Great Britain
Las there been an industrial crisis as
serious as the one that now confronts
it. The latest developments in the coal
strike situation are not encouraging
The striking miners have expected
more Of Premier Asquith than he could
concede. Millions Of men are out or
employment; food supplies are being
shut off and tens Of thousands face
actual starvation Such a condition
cannot endure long without an uprls-
ing such as Great Britain has never
known. II an agreement is not reach
I'd soon, either the government mus.
take steps 10 distribute food 10 the
needy OF protect the men who have an
opportunity to return 20 work. That
It is intimated. is what the govern
ment will do. Riots and disorder would
follow the latter course. for tho PEG.
pie are in no mood 70 submit without
\ struggle
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-03-26
KIRKPATRICK AND
RICE ARE NAMED
SELECTED AS DISTRICT DELE.
GATES TO c. o. p. NATIONAL
CONVENTION. TAFT
DoRsED.

Ishpeming, March 26.-The Republi.
can convention for the Twelfth Cor
gressional district held yesterday al
!shpeming, proved a harmonious gath
ering and resulted in the selection OF
J. II. Rice of Houghton and j. c. Kirk
patrick of Escanaba as delegates 10
the national convention at Chicago.
with John NJ. Bush of lronwooo and
William Kelly of Dickinson as alter
mates. The convention endorsed VIII
liam j. Richards OF CRYSTAL Fails as
delegate at large from the upper pen
lnsula and George w. Mccormick OF
Menominee as elector.
The convention went on record as
endorsing the administration of Presi-
dent Taft and instructed its delegates
to work for his re- nomination. Mucn
enthusiasm was manifested for the
president and his name vas loudly
cheered whenever it was mentioned.
There were no contests and the utmost
harmony prevailed.
Chairman .. G. Davidson called the
meeting to order and Secretary Dun
can read the call. w. +. Potter of
Marquette was selected temporary
chairman and John NJ. Bush Of I.on-
wood secretary. Mr.. Potter opened
he convention with a striking speech
n favor of Taft and Immediately af-