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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11
CUTTING FLOW ERS.

Mover cut flowers during intense
sunshine, nor keep them exposed to
the sun or wind. Do not collect them
in large bundles, or tie them together,
as this hastens their decay. Do not
pull them, but cut them cleanly oil
the plant with a sharp knlfs-not
with scissors. When taken indoors
place them in the shade, and reduce
them to the required length Of stalk
with sharp knife, by which the
tubes, through which they draw up
water, may be perfectly unobstructed !;
whereas, if the stems are bruised or
lacerated, the pores are closed up.
Use pure water to set them in, or
pure white sand in state Of satura-
ton, sticking the end Of the stalks
into it, but not in q crowded manner
If in water alone, it ought to be
changed daily; and a thin slice should
be cut off the ends of the stalks at
every change Of water.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11

SPECIFIC OBJECTS OF PATRONS OF
HUsBANDsY.-The following declara
ton of purposes was enunciated al
the late nesting of the N at iona
Grange e, which principles faithfully
adhered to, they claim, will insure
their mental, moral, social, and mate
rial advancement
We shall endeavor to advance our
cause by labGring to accomplish the
following objects:
l. TO develop better and highe,
manhood and womanhood among our,
selves.
2. TO enhance the comforts and at
fractions Of our homes and strengthen
our attachment to our pursuits.
8. TO foster mutual understanding
and cooperation.
4. To maintain invioate our laws
and to emulate each other in labor tc
hasten the good time coming.
5. To reduce or expenses, both in
dividual and corporate,
6. To buy less and produce more,
in order to make our farms selt-sus-
tanning.
7. 10 diversity our crops, and crop
no more than we can cultivate.
s. TO condense the weight Of our
exports, selling less in the bushel and
more on hoof and in fleece.
9. 10 syStematizo our work and
calculate intelligently on probsbili-
ties.
10. TO discountenance the credit
system, tho mortgage system, and
every other system tending to prodl-
gslity and bankruptcy.
II. We propose meeting together,
talking together, working together,
buying together, and in acting to-
gether for our mutual protection and
advancement, as occasion may re.
quire.
u. We shall avoid litigation as
much as possible by arbitration IN
the Grange.
Is. We, shall constantly strive to
secure entire harmony, good will, vi
tai brotherhood among ourselves, and
to make our Order perpetual.
II. We shall earnestly enueavor
to suppress personal, local, sectional
and national prejudices, all unhealthy
rivalry, all selfish ambition.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11

A FAT PIC, weighing 200 pounds
belonging to farmer in Clarke county
Ohio, had been missing since No.
yember last until few days since
when it was seen drinking at spring
near large stack Of straw, and ap-
pearing asiflt had been subjected to
a long fast. An examination proved
that the straw had fallen over and
covered the pig when he was first mis-
sed, and that he remained thus buried
alive until after several months he
succeeded in working bis way out.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11
AFTER EOUR CENTURIES.

The four hundredth anniversary Of
The birth of Michael Angelo was cele
brated at Florence recently by giving
to the worll the contents Of packet
which on his death bed tho sculptor
willed to posterity, with tho solemn
injunction that it should not be open
ed until March 6, 1875. This packet
is said to contain mary state papers,
secret correspondence with Popes
Princes, and leading men of Angelo 3
day and, it is limited, something of
his correspondence with the Marchesa
Pescara. 1t is said Signor Gotti was
to publish a new life Of Michael An
gelo, in Italian, French, German, and
English, which was to appear also on
March E, 1875. The house Of Michael An.
gelo, at Florence, remains much as he
left it more than three hundred years
since. In the small rooms are pieces
of sculpture, artistic designs. and
sketches by the distinguished artist,
while his dining room walls are COW
cred with frsscoes. One side Of the
room is devoted to men Of science,
with Gallleo and his telescope phi
losophers occupy another portion Of
space, Aristotle and Plato in the front
rank then come men of the church !;
and, finally, poets and romantic wri-
terS, surrounded by palm trees and
fountains. Dante and Petrarch are
recognizable, and Savanarola is not
forgotten. The books, furniture, pic
lures, statuettes, etc, with which Mi
chael Angelo adorned his home, oocu-
py their original places, while the va
ried scenes Of his life are represented
in pictures by his fAvorite pupils,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11

A Coon ANSWER. - An English
gentleman wishing to test the Irish
wit, thus accosted an Irish laborer,
who was at work mendiug a fence:
well, Paddy, suppose Satan WAS
to come along now, and see both of us
here, which do you suppose he would
take, you or me-
80, faith, yer honor, he'd take me-"
How SO" said the Englishmsn, in
astonishment.
"Well, sir" said Paddy, "he would
take me now, because he wouldn't be
sure of me when he'd come again; but
faith, he's sure Of you at any time,
and he could afford to wait"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11

WHEN Brigham Young is so sick
that he cant hold his head up thirty.
seven women stand around to take
their turns feeding him with a spoon.
III health makes the old man irrita-
bic, and his style of orders to those
attending angels, IS Come get you
around quick there, No. 7 ! Stir your
stumps, No. lG! What do You sup
pose | married you for, No. "a Waltz
up lively, No. 27. Who gives you
chicken soup three times day, and a
new bonnet every month, lazy bones?
Numbers 33 and 81, stop that jawing,
and pay attention when your turn
comes" 1t IS thought that this sort
Of jawing does more to keep the old
saints spirit up, and his soul and body
together than all the doctors could do.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11

Time is like flowing ri7cr,
Passing onward to the nain;
Many ,cars are mingled vithis
Crystal drops like shining rain
Tears trcmblc ON the infants eyeiid',
Tear. bedew the maidens cheek,
Even strong men feel their anguish,
Though seldom Of such weakness speak
Time is like the wind that whispers
Softly to tho opening day;
Or, like the zephyr, gently tanning
The rosea,c flowers in vernal May;
Like a tornado-fercc and fatal
Relentless in its fall and rise;
Ever tlee,ing, passing onward,
All unseen by mortal eyes.
Time hath dearly treasured trophies,
In pages ofthe Long Ago.
Some records that are fair and pleasant,
Others washed with tears Of woe;
In the secret cells of memory,
Tokens OF pleasure, pain or pride.
Bound and hidden, locked and fsttsred,
With most subtitle care we hide.
Time is transient, aud can never
BE recalled or fastened down;
Alike 1t passeth by the lowly,
Or the head that wears u crown;
Youth or maiden man or matron,
The iovous heart or mourner'. soul,
Can only count Times tleetiny moments
None its motion can control.
Every living thing that moveth
Since the earth and skies wcro made,
In the air, the seas, the rivers,
On desert. plain or woodland shade;
From the smallest bird or insect
To the majestic form Of man,
Dcnizcns Of waters, forests,
All aid the great Creators plan.
God made the whele-,the whole sustain
eth,
BY his mighty word alone;
Gave the skies the shining planets,
Confined the winds each in their zone
lie alone our time can limit,
Alone control the raging sea
AT best life is n toilsome journey,
Leading to Eternity.
The early dawn is full of promsc,
The MONDAY sun erst pale or bright
The evening hour is calm or gusty,
All leading to the darksome night!
Through the day VIC bear lfe's burdens
Each in our own appointed place,
The cares aud crosses that bcsct us
Are passports to the Throne of Grace !!
[Sunddy Telegram.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11

BARS OF GATEs-Bars at the en-
frances to the fields are far from being
as cheap as gates, although gates cost
moro than bars. The time lost in
taking down and putting up bars IN a
year would pay for several gates
But gates need to be well constructed
and of such q kind that they cannot
swing open of themselves or be opcnco
by cattle rubbing against them. The
safest gate is one that slides upon roller
at the bottom Of the post upon a planE
laid upon the grounds in the way tha
barn doors are sometimes made to DO
Running between double posts a
each end, it may be made to ope'
either way, and if made Of light strip
Of wood, fastened with light carrlas
bolts, is easily handled and cheapl,
made.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11
THERE is great danger in turning

THERE is great danger in turning
stock on a grass-tield upon which
plaster has racently been sown, or un-
til the plaster has been taken up
either by rain or heavy dews. AT
Roanoke, Va, some turned upon a
fold on the same day on which it was
pla,tered, all died in few hours
There were no indications Of haven,
the stock being in good condition. and
the sudd en- death was believed to be
solely tie effect Of .ulpL.te Of lime.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11


BEAUTIFUL FIGURE. Two Paint
ers were employed to fresco the walls
Of y magnificent Cathedral both stood
on rude scatiolding constructed for
the purpose, some eighty feet from
the floor. One of them was so intent
upon his work that he became absorb
ed, and in admiration stood Oft from
the picture gazing at it with delight.
Forgetting where ne was, he moved
backward slowly, surveying critically
the work Of his pencil, until he had
neared the end Of the plank upon
which he stood. At this critical mo-
ment his companion turned suddenly,
and almost frozen with horror, beheld
his imminent peril another instant
and the enthusiast would be precipl-
tatel upon the pavement beneath If
he spoke to him it was certain death
ii he held his peace death was equal
ly sure. Suddenly he regained his
presence Of mind, and selling a wet
brush, flung it against the wall, splat-
tering the beautiful picture with un-
slightly blotches Of coloring The
painter flew forward, and turned upon
his friend with fierce imprecation but
startled at his ghastly face, he listened
to the recital of danger, looked over
the dread space below, and with tear:
Of gratitude blessed the hand thai
saved him. SO we sometimes get alb
sorbed in looking upon the pictures
of this world, and in contemplating
them, step backward, unconscious 0
our peril, when the almighty dashe'
out the beautiful images, and VIZ
spring forward to lament their de
struction--into the outstretched arms
of mercy, and are saved.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11
THE PLAGUE OF FLIES.

Mr.. William Steele is not tho only
person in the country whose troubles
from the encroachment of Insects are
sufficient to inspire q wish for the
invention of some internal machine
to e1tirratc such pests as sand flies,
feas, &c. But it seems to me that
the dissemination Of science and bet
ter knowledge of entomology are
what is most needed in this direction
l have not seen a bedbug or flea
in my house for many years. If an
army of them were to be brought in,
mercury would speedily exterminatc
them, but think cleanliness the best
and perhaps the only preventative.
The common house fly | do not mo-
lest, believing that it more than COM
pensates for its trouble by clearing
the atmosphere Of etiluvia and the
animalcules which always arise from
the putrifaction Of decaying substan-
ces during warm weather. SO, also
with the birds, which are quite nu-
mel Gus here during the summer; in
stead OF shooting them, or setting up
scare-crows to frighten them away, |
throw out every possible inducement
for them to build their nests in my
fruit trees. The birds capture large
share Of the insects in the larval state,
and thus the millers are prevented
from dcpositing eggs for future crop
of WORLDS. As to the loss Of fruit by
the birds, the latter are always sure
to be on hand in force in the season
of ripe fruit, whether they come ear
ly enough to take the worms or not.
For the residue Of insects which IN
fest my vegetable garden, | find that
the laboratory Of the chemist fur
nishes materials fatal to them all /,
among which white hellebo:e and
cayenne pepper are Of the most util-
ity; the bug or worm which cannot
find vegetation unhayored with these
articles will seek its breakfast else
where, and leave my garden unmo
Tested. \ few drops Of carbolic acid
in a pint Of water will clean house
plants from lice in a very short time,
II mosquitoes or othe. blood suckers
inf-st our sleeping rooms At night, we
uncork bottle of the oil OF penny
royal, and these insects leave in great
haste, nor will they return so long rs
tho air in the room is loaded with the
fumes Of that aromatic herb. If rats
enter the celler, a little powdered
potash thrown into their holes or
mixed with meal and scattered in
their runways, never fail to drive
them away. Cayenne pepper will
keep the buttsry and storeroom free
from ant, and cockroaches -Chayles
Thompson in Scientific american.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11

SOFT CoRNs.-The soft corn occurs
between the toes, and is produced il
the same manner as the common corn
but in consequence Of the moisture
existing in this situation, the thickenet
scarf-skin becomes saturated, and re
mains permanently soft. The sof
corn is best relieved by cutting away
the thick skin with a pair Of scissors
avoiding to wound the flesh ther
touching it with drop Of Friar's $ bal
sam. Caustic, as an application fol
the cure of corns, is a remedy which
should be used with great caution
and would be better left altogether il
the hands Of tho medical man.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11

The WAY TO BE MISERABLE.-Sit
idly down and allow your thoughts
to dwell upon the might have been.
Never extend to your fellow man, in
the hour Of need, a helping hand
When friend oifends you, in word or
deed, NOPE it out in a mulish pout.
To allow self, and all its sensual
qualifications, to predominant over
your better virtues and mistrust ali
around you.
Now is this tho way to live? Is
this the way to pass away the life that
has been bestowed upon US by our be-
nhcent Creator? Can we, leading
such life as this, prepare for the great
beyond? The echo Of the heart an
swers back, "no, no =
Then let us be up and doing; lei
not the golden hour pass unheedlnsIy
by. Dwell not too earnestly upon
the past; for yesterday We were, to-
dav we are, and tomorrow we are not
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11
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TINHANKFUL for past fsvors, otler' his
i. professional services to the cltizehs VI
Mechanicstown and vicinity.
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BE kind to all the dumb friends
that God has placed around you, for
remember he notices every sparrow
that falls. There is a record kept
every day Of your deeds, and words,
and your feelings toward them.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11

II colored theological student in
Mississippi concludes his course OF
studies and writes his first sermon
without beirg shot in the leg for fool
ing around a hencoop, he is considered
promising man.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11

A SINGLE bitter word may dis
quiet an entire family for whole
day. One sur.y glance casts gloom
over the household, while smile,
like a CLEAN Of sunshine, may light
NV the darkest and wearie.t hours.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11

DOES the court understand YOU to
say that you saw the editor intoxl
Gated? ? mot at all, sir, onl y I've
seen him in such a-a-a-hurry as
to attempt to cut out copy with the
suu!te.s that's al.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11

A LITTLE girl and boy, three or
four years old, were playing on the
ice when sis fell down and commenced
to cry. Bub ran up and soothingly
lisped: Don't cwy! Thwear. Thwear
Thav damn ".-Dr'moHI.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11
Music on the Piano.

A number of scholars on the flano
"A will be taken by competent
Teacher. Terms liberal. For Information
apply at this office.
Anril 1911
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11

AT Juvenile party in Lowell, one
little fellow, rejoicing in the splendor
of his new clothes, sided up to an
other with the triumphant remark,
you amt dressed as well as | am. "
"Well," retortel the other, II can
lick you, anyhow"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11

THIS world would be sandy deS-
ert Of lonesomeness if women were
not privileged to attend auction sales
and pay more for an old bureau than
= new chamber SET would cost.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11
EFFECTS OF THE TRIAL.

Cross-examinations are now OF
daily occurrence in Brooklyn families
For instance, the other day, at the
breakfast table of we'll known resi-
dent of Pierrepont street, the follow
ing colloquy took place:
Pater fana't,as Gin stern voice to a
pretty daughter. aged twenty)-Julia,
who was that young man that was
here last night?
Julia with deliberation) )-Afriend
How late did be stay?
don't remember.
What is his name?
l cant recollect.
Where does he live
(Quick reply)-He's moved.
(Reprovingly)-Don't answer me
in that evasive manner. Did he kiss
you before he left?
A young sister, who had been read
ing the trial. turning to rich old bach
elor uncle--I object the question is
leading,
Father-I Insist upon an answer,
yes or no, aud will put the question
in another form. Was there any sal
utation Of the lips?
Julia (absently)-my memory fails
me in matters Of detail, although there
might have been something Of the
kind.
At this point the breakfast ended.
--Broohlyn -1rgu$.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11

II LOVE Charles said she, wlplng
her eyes with the hem Of her over
skirt, but when he commenced wear
ing sp;t-curls had to drop him.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-06-11
Selected Uotfry.
TINE.

DIR Mrs. JERSISGHAM
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-16

BOLD PICKPoCKETs,-Last night about
johnson visited the pool selling over Mr.
John Hawkins saloon. While there, he had
occasion to take his pocketbook out. He
noticed at the time that he was closely
watched by several suspicious looking men.
He then proceeded out of the pool room
and was followed by the same parties.
When at the head of the stairs, the men
who had watched him Jostled against him
and he felt his p0cketbook removed from
his inside breast pocket. He grasped the
book with his left hand but being some
what crippled in that limb, one of the men
snatched the book away and ran down the
steps. Colonel johnson followed, crying
out all the while, "Stop that mani" but the
fellow gained the street when he was pur-
sued by several policemen who captured
him after firing some four or five shots.
He was taken to the central station where
he gave his name as james Daniels. There
was found upon his person fine gold watch
and curb chain, and several other articles
OF. value. Colonel johnson identified the
prisoner Daniels as the man who had
snatched the book containing 5000 in cur
rency and check for $3.50, drawn by the
State Treasurer on the Louisiana National
Bank. None of these articles were found
on Daniels, therefore it is supposed that he
passed them to one of his pals. He denies
any knowledge of the robbery
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-16
The City OF New Orleans vs.. Mrs. Eliza
VanCe: same same.

SuPERiOR DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
~ OF Orleans, No. g. 7I9 and 81 ,32l-By virtue of
Two wllts OF hcTl tacids to me directed by tn.
honorable the superior District the parish
OF orleans. in the above entitled causes, for
city taxes of 1874 and 1875, I will proceed to sell
tloneers Exchange Royal street, between Canal
ana tustonlholIse streets i'll the Second District
of this city. MONDAY, January L. 1876 at
twelve O'Clock NJ, the following described prop
erty, to wit
CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, situated in the
First district of this city in square NUN Der one
hundred and Thu. ty.twO, bounded by Magazine
GravieI, Common and Tchoupitoulas streets. des
ignat ed as lot number nineteen, measuring twenty
one fe. on Magazine street, by one hundred and
twenty feet in depth.
FIVE CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND, situated in
the Second District of this city in square number
thrty->hree, bounded by Charter Customhouse
aud Canal streets and Exchange alley, designat ed
as follows: Lots numbers fifteen and sixteen,
measuring forty. three feet on Chartres street
one measuring thirty -one feet on Exchange alley,
by sixty three feet IN depth; lots numbers twenty.
two aud twenty.three, measuring each twenty
one feet on Exchange alley, by sixtythree feet in
depth.
A CERTAIN Lot OF GROUND, situated in the
Second District of this city, in square number
siAty-sX bounded by ROYAL, CustomhOuse Canal
and Bourbon streets, designated lot number
thirteen, measuring seventy-one feet on Royal
street, BY sX,y-two tet in depth.
CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, situated in the
Second District of this city. in square number
ninety-four bounded by Canal CustOmhouse. Dau-
phine and Burgundy streets designated as lot
number three, measuring thirty -one feet Canal
street, bv one hundred and forty feet in depth.
Seized i'll the above suits.
Tcrms-Cash On the spot.
EUGENE WAGGAMAN
del6 26 al6 Civil Sheriff OF the Parish of Orleans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-16

City Hall, December 49, 1875.
No. 3330-Adminstration Series.
WHEREAS, A controversy has existed be-
tween the city of New Orleans and the Ca
nal Street, City Park and Lake railroad con.
corning the repairs of the streets through
which the track of said company has been
laid, the grade of said streets having been
changed.
Be'it resolved, That in consideration of
the agreement by said company to restore
Customhouse and Bienville streets to the
new grade line, in good order, and in fur.
Their consideration of the agreement of said
company to pave one side of Basin street,
from Canal to Bienville street, with the
cobble stones now on Basin street belon q.
ing to the city-all said work to be done at
the expense of the said company, the city of
New Orleans will pay to the Canal Street,
City Park and Lake Railroad company sum
not to exceed $1,000, alter the completion of
said work, and upon the approval by the
Administrator of Improvements and the
City Surveyor.
Be it further resolved, That the Mayor be
and he is hereby authorized to enter into
notarial agreement with the president OF
said company for the purposes herein ex.
pressed.
Adopted by the Council of the city OF
New Orleans, December IA, 1875.
Yeas - Bertoli, Brown, Bouny, Burke
CHARLES j, LEEDS, Mayor.
A true copy:
J. H. HARDy Secretarv