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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12

WHERE IT CANE FRoM.-A De-
troit girl picked up a new beau the
other night at church, and when they
reached her fathers, he accepted her
invitation to go in. He was perfumed
to kill, and it wasn't long before his
musk reached the back room where
the old folks sat. The old man was
heard stumbling around, muttering
and growing, and presently he open
ed the door and passed out and walked
around the house. He came back
after snufing for few minutes, and
pounding on the parlor door ne in
quired
"E-vangeline where s that candle?
"I don t know, father, why p she
inquired in return.
"There's a skunk or something OF
other under the house. and I've got
to get him out or we can't live here
over night"
The young man didn't stay long
after that.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12
CHI RICHES

Nruiolist Epi$ropo1-Rcv, Geo. Z. Mayd
we'll pastor. Sabbath school at a. m. q
W. Stock~dtle, Supt
Luthcmu-Rcv J. Sumcrs, pastor. Sab
bath school at . o'clock p. NJ. Jos Il. web
ster, Surt
Thited Brythwn--R f p, Fink, pas
tor. Sabbath school at | =! o'clock; W. l..
Martin, Supe incndcnt
Mo,ngua-Rev. l.. p. Clewcll, pastor
Sabbath school at 0 o'clock; James Cree
ger, Superintendent.
Protestant Epise0pal-Rev. kilgour pas
tor. ,,.
Roman Caholic -Rcv. Father William
Hill.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12

"CouLDN'T Fool HIM, They tell
tlis story of a Minor greenhorn, who
recently made visit to Boston: See
ing a hotel sign, he entered and in
quired the price of lodging. Zone
dollar" said the obliging clerk, hand
ing him a pen and pointing to the
register. "What am | to do with this
here pen?' said the rustic. "Why
put your name in the book, said the
clerk, land | will assign you a room
at once "Not as you knows on,
said the young man from Maine, you
don't catch me. My father signed
his name once onto a book, sich es
those are patent right fellows carry
round-not nigh so big as that-and
he had to pay $1,000. No, sir, zee, l
ken pay my way, but | don't sign no
note, you bet!'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12

A Detroit lady purchased jacket
at a Woodward avenue store the other
day, and II e clerk said he would send
it right home inside of half an hour.
In about four hours package boy
appcarl with the garment, and the
impatient boy exclaimed; "You boys
are the greatest nuisances in town! l
suppose you stopped to play marbles
or hunt up a lost dog Indeed I
didn't" he replied. 81 went up
home to change hats, and ma had to
try on the jacket and parade before
the glass. Then Katy she put it on
to make a call, and when she got back
ma determined to walk over to Wood
ward avenue to show it off, and | got
here as quick as ever | could.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12

Growth OF CoAL.-Recent obser-
vations in the Isle of Arran gives us
the time necessary to produce a seam
of coal. There were found numerous
cylinders of trees, completely fiat
tened of course, lying across each
other at various angles, with their
bark compressed into less thickness
than common pasteboard, and tie
carbonaceous matters reduced to
graphite, so that from three to four
inches in thickness Of impure coal
contained probably twenty genera
tions of trees overlaying each other:
Now if we allow thirty years only for
the life Of each tree, we have
six hundred years for the formation
of four inches Of impure coal, or
eighteen hundred years for the for
nation of seam of coal only foot
thick. At this rate the great ten
yard seam Of mid England represents
half million years Of time.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12

The Utica Observer says: CAS-
near as we can get at Hamlin's idea
of a schedule of postal charges, he
would have-a one. cent stamp for a
circular, a two-cent stamp for a
sealed lettair, a ten-cent stamp for d
newspapair, and a great big frank fol
the Senatair Hump, Hamlin' ril
and tear, Go for the friendless news
pa7air. >
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12
Seletted Aorhy,
FLO FERS.
DY LAUREL.

God has placed the humble flowers,
In this world Of toll and pain,
To teach us the important lesson,
That to live for HIM, is gain.
Jesus preached upon the mountain,
TO the people, gathered there,
And he spoke of the bright lilies,
Blooming, in the pure fresh air.
Flowers all arrayeu IN beauty,
Look upon them here you may,
Always sending forth their fragrance,
In the night as well as day.
There are many species of them,
Beautificd by Gods own hand,
He has put them here among us,
Strewlng them all DER the land
They receive the admiration,
Ofus. in the world of pain,
And a,e always mild and lovely,
But they never become vain.
Goodness and neglect may fall
On them, rs tn" rain,
They are good and pleasant still,
And viii not complain
They bloom without bit of pride,
Wherc'er God bids them stand,
They also fade without regret,
Aud fail into Tie sand.
icty-they never have,
Whilst in the world they reign,
Contcnlmcnt is their happy lot,
They dic-and have no pain.
They crown the conqucrcr from the war,
Who fights tilt strife doth cease,
And also tWine the garland borne,
BY messengers of peace
The mansion of the rich is robcd,
BY them, SO noble-truc,
They deck the poor mans cottage door,
Peep through the window, too,
They are natures silent music,
Telling us, of Gods great lo;c,
and perform their noble mission,
Teach us-therc's crown above.
o, may We as the precious flowers,
DO good whilst we abound,
On earth, and triumph ocr death,
And then be NiCtors crowned.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12

Earnest Black, u well to do citizen
of Altoona, Pa, was shot through the
heart on Saturday last by an unknown
person. The body was found on Gem
etery Hill, short distance from the
city, by two boys who Went thither
to cut sod.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12

Several bars Of railroad iron, l20
feet long and weighing between two
and three thousand pounds, passed
through Altoona, Pa, last week, en-
route to the Centennial.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12

The Rome Seninel says: "Some
women wont be happy in heaven un-
less they can scrub it out once a
wear" "And," the Burlington Hawk
Eve adds, some men will be wretch
ed there unless they can scrape their
muddy boots on the fender and oring
ths dog into tae pest room.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12

Professor Blake, a somewhat noted
mind reader, poisoned himself in San
Francisco on Thursday last, He de-
stroyed all evidences Of his identity,
and was not recognized until Satur-
day. III health and poverty drove
him to his death.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12

Now they say the report of that
shower of flies in Canada is true
enough ifyou knock the "f' off of flies
They often have such showers in
Washington.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12

The Commissioners of Frederick
county have prohibited persons from
trespassing on the grounds Of the Court
House after the offices are closed. A
very wise and judicious rule, and one
we hope to see ricidly enforced.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12
SOCIET les.

A.E. and 4. NJ, No l55-Mccts every
srconG and fourth Monday in each month.
Van B. Oslcr, Secretary.
il. of p. No. 61-Mcct every Friday
night. X. of r. e. s., c. llarman.
L. o. Of Q, f., No 46-Mcet every
Thursday night John Landcrs, occ'y.
lNechu1c~torn NNhe and Ftm0le Sem'n
ary-Rev. Victor Miller, Principals Chas
j. Casscil, Secretary.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12

An Iowa woman has kettle cast
in 1853. But unless that kettle was
once tied to the tail Of George Wash
ington's dog, it doesn't possess enough
histsrical interest to be sent to the
Centennial.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12

the CaSlle. one was lOllO"eu ol 5tlt-
ors of the highest rand, but listened
to none, as her whole life was devoted
to her father and her new profession,
One day, while at the Archduke's S
castle, he asked her to tell her story.
She told him of her fathers poverty,
her being prosecuted by Count Car
natl, and of her subsequent resolve to
aid her father.
II have long had my eye on the
count, and now | will see him, re.
piled the Duke. II will save your
father in time.
After several weeks Of continued
success, the season ended, and Rosina
was free to go where she would. She
at once resolved to go home to her
father. The next day she started, her
mind happy with the thought of the
surprise in store for him
la the meantime, the time specified
BY Count Jarnati was fast arriving,
and at last the fatal morning dawned.
The old mln was sitting in his old
seat thinking. lie was sorely trou-
bled for two reasons: to-day he would
be turned out OF his home The other
reason was that he had not heard from
Rosina since she went away, and he
didn't know whether she was dead or
alive. He was aroused from his rev.
erie by the harsh voice Count Carna-
ii, who appeared at the door.
"Well, where is Rosina2 Have you
acceded to NY propositioa?'
"Sir, count, replied the old msn,
Il cannot answer. Rosina went away
the day YOU were here, and | have
not seen her since. know not is she
dead or alive
"Then out you 60 at once" cried
the count, calling two Of his servants
to execute his commands.
Just then they were startled by the
SOUND OF Wheels and OF " carriage
stopping at the door. A few mo-
I
men $ later and Eos'n' entered and
threw herself into her fathers arms
no. my beauty cred Count O"r-
nal, see you have come back IN
time TO save Your father from beng
turhe" out, ana TOR you 10 become my
BRIDE, meHin5 toward her at 'he
same TIME.
BACK! cFIed EosIna' DO not
dare to toNch US, And turning TO
her iatheE' she sa'd' LOOK lather, !
nave cone to save youi here Is the
money have earned. "lhen, turn
ing to the count, she sald, "Here, take
your money, and be gone; We would
be alone.
The count grew violently angry for
he now seen he was foilel in his
plans.
NO" cried he, Il will not take
, the money, You must both leave at
once Uo Lusgo, Guisepno, obey
, YOUR orders"
"Ilold,' cried voice. The count,
| looking around, saw the leader of the
guard, which, at the Archduke's or
ders, had escorted Rosna to the house
I arrest Won, Count Ferdinand Car
} natl. by authority of the Archduke
ov ,,,;nst tho State
TGo co,oo oo,vavooco that broncht
posiro in trinmnh from Florence
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12

The local option law for Calvert
county which will be Of effect on and
after the first day Of May, prohibits
issue Of liquor licenses after that date,
unless the voters at the November
election shall decide in favor of such
licenses.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12
Then he left the cottage, mounted
his horse, and rode away.

his horse, and rode away.
For full five minutes not a word
was said by father or daughter, but
at last the old man spoke.
"Rosna, my child, what do you
think Of this offer -
"Father," said Rosina, "the alter
tentative is rather hard, but far soon
er than be the wife of Count Fernan-
do I would gain our bread by singing
on the streets of Naples. | hope it
will never come to that, but let us
trust to God and our oun exertions
for the future. l have plan which
I will now tell you. You know the
brothers at the convent have often
praised my voice, and told me that |
would become great singer. l
shall 60 tomorrow to Father Bap-
tiste, the prior, and ask his advice.
Little sleep came to the eyes Of
father and daugAter that night. The
next day Rosina went to the prior,
and stated her case to him. He ad-
vi&ed her by all means to 90 to Flo
renee, and gave her money to pay
her expenses. He also gave her a
letter to Signor Marti, conductor OF
the Grand Dukes Opera, and then,
giving her blessing, sent her home.
The hardest thing Of all was the palt-
ins from her father, but that was ac-
complished at last, and soon she was
in a diligence on her way to Florence
When she arrived there she at once
presented herself to Signor Marti
After reading the Letter, he gave her
a chair and invited her to sit down.
at seems YOU have just come in
time, as | am in a quandary. One Of
my Singers fell III this morning and
| am left without anybody to take
her place | see by Father Baptist :
letter that You have an extraordina. y
voice. Let me hear YOU sing, spoke
the conductor.
Rosina commenced to sing one Of
those touching ballads for which
Italy is so famous. When she fin
ishel the conductor almost over
whelmel her with his praises. This
infused new vigor and confidence in
Rosina.
"Wo robo,rso in . fow ,oon7on+s -
o,o,.o .ho oo,j,otor uool ,o,, un'
h,,.,, - rort;o;poto eo 90 - co+ ,,oi
- ,.o,r wort AS vo, h,ro No ward
ro,,o win nr,o,ro . vr;tob,o dros,
s,r ,ou
Arter rehearsal Ros;na souobt ont
aunt of hers in Floro,ce and wa.
soon among her relations The da,
soo,,od lonr n her ,nviorc mind an,
sbo wos ;mn,t;ont vat foa,rn, for III,
n;cbt 70 come hot Of ,enotb i came
on5 with ;ts attendant excitement -
She wepded hor way 10 the theatre
,rlore che was mot Inv the conductor
i, ho 1o1 bnr 70 tho oroan room Sh,
was nervous and trembling being new
{ to tha situation and placed among
oonno,v who had boon ocrustome,
TO the stage whereas this was her frs
essay in this line
Soon the orchestra commenced III,
:, overture, and her excitement incress
od Then the conductor went befor,
the curtain, and informed the audi
ence that ,ne Of the singers WAS i'll
and of Rosinas appearance in he,
nloce. The audience, with whom th,
....4,..., ,,.,,,, f,.,,;4o or,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12
RATES OF ADVERTISING

Twelve lines constitute square.
"a" A liberal deduction made to year. :,
advertisers.
Local or special notices 10 cents Inc
JOB PRINTING executed with neat
ness and dispatch, and on liberal terms
Materials all new and good impressich
guaranteed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12

ORPHANS COURT.
Orphans Court meets every Monday ana
Tuesday o.: each week.
Chief Judge-Wm, j. Black.
issocjia'es-Thomas Northumberland Jno
1IightmAn.
Reg*trcf NWls-Col. John r. Rouzor.
C0uaw Commjss'oner-Iosrph Wood,
President; Samuel Hargcit, Ezra Toms,
Daniel Biser of j., and \. il Simmons.
CIeyh to Cvmm'ss,oners-lI.F +. Steiner
Collector Of statc and C0V"y 7ares-G'
w Miller.
County Surreyor-Wm, II. Kamshurs.
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.
President, James w. Pcanc Commission
crs-Willam G Baker, James ". lr@XcP,
Joseph Brown, Henry Boyle.
JUSTICES OF TIE PEACE.
District No. 15-FrcA'k White, Mcchan-
icstown: G l.. Firor, Graccham; W IN. =
Mcpherson, Catoctin Furnace.
~
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12

COUNTY OFFICERS:
LIMf Judge--IIen. K. |. Bowie
Aawcures-IIons. John \ Lynch and W.
Y. BouiC.
States ANorney--John G.. Motcr.
Ckna Of Circuit Co"Tt-Thomas Cor
such.
.Stcrif--John STcadner.
Audttpr-FrcA'k. j. Nelson.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12

Job Work-CAsH ON DELIVERY
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-12
REGISTRAR Or VOTERS

District No. 15-Bcrnard Co!litlowcr.
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CHANGE OF TIME
WESTERN MARYLAND X. ROAD

,-.t. .s.-aas+ ~ go.
i'.'s5tss. .sts "a.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04

ough investigation of the reports circulated in the
newspapers last Summer in regard to the alleged
division of her salary by Miss Sweet Pension Agent
at Chicago, with Benjamin II. Campbell, United
States Marshal for the Northern District of Illinois,
The report, it may be remembered, was that Miss
Sweet in order to obtain her position and prevent
her removal afterward, was required to pay one
half of her salary monthly TO United States Marshal
Campbell and that she further assessed as to
reduce her share of the emoluments Of tho Office to
very small sum. 1t is said that positive proof
of these payments can and will he produced, and
that, in addition to the division of her salary, Miss
Sweet was forced to provide sinecure position in
her Office for George Campbell brother of the Mar
shal at salary of 50 400 year, and that she had
also repaid to the Government $4,000, or some such
sum- due from former Pension Agent, Blakeey. 1t
seems that Miss Sweets father who had previously
been Deputy Commissioner of Internal Revenue, and
transferred to the Pension Office in Chicago
was forced by the political ring i'll that city, headed
by Marshal Campbell, to divide his salary with
them and that after his DEATH the only condition on
which bis daughter could secure the appointment or
retain the place that the payments be continued
The President is said to have had no knowledge
whatever of these payments until the publications
made in the newspapers last Summer He then sent
for Miss Sweet. learned from her all the facts, and
ordered her to stop the payments immediately. lie
also told her that if she did suspend them she should
not be removed for that reason during the remainder
of his administration. Marshal Campbell is Gen.
BabcOck's father-in-law Miss Sweet has been sum-
mOned of the witnesses in the case, and is ex-
pected to arrive In Washington this week or early
next.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
TELEgRAPHIC MOTIFS.

ST. Louis, May st Is believed that the sem
tenclnp Of whisky criminals viii brgln tomorrow.
MILFORD Penn. MAY 3.--Extensivcs fires are now
raging the mountains Ia the northern parts oil SuSbeA
County, M.
Bosrov. MAY 3.-Work was hegun yesterday on
Episcopal church near the faFIhsuL HOUSE a" ny
Beach. Newiiampslirc
OuEnrC. Nav I.-The schooner Magdalen. from
Hagalen arrived here today and reports very H'o
ice between this place and Father Point
HARrFoGD, Conn., May 3.-In game OF baseball
clubs. the lOrmor Won by score OF q TO 4.
Boston, May 3.-The umployts of the Department
Of Yards and Docks and Construction at the CarestO"h
Hayy.Yard suspended from work Today
LOUISVILLE. KY, May 3.-1he first championship p
game the Louisville aud ST. Louis clubs payed nero
TO day, won by the former by a score oi IL tot
Boston, May 3.-1he annual Conference OF ne
African Methodist Episcopal Church Of the England Dl'
tI1ct here today, Bishop Clinton presiding.
SAN FRANCIsCO, May 3.--ln conformity with the
permission teegIaphed from Masngton ADMIRAL Rogers h'
released Pay Inspector Spauding f1uln custody
CLEVELAND, Ohio. May 3.-Evcrythine is quiet ut
the and other dstrics i- morning: ol rtrkc'
siil they will never work at the reduced rates"
Chicago, May 3.-The annual meeting of the
North Western Press Association held here o daY j. T.
Iryuor cOuet Bgs NoHpare elected President
V,yEYAHD HAVEN, May 3.-rho bark National
Eagle dragged anchors In Vineyard sound OF ir aFo
and foned De Mafthas Vineyard Telegraph cable she Was
detained to-day clearing her anchors.
PHILADELPHIA, Penn, May 3.--Peter f. Abel, n
go 81 the Chestnut Street Theater committed suicide dt
ngh by Jumping from Grard Avenue Bridge no the schny
In River letter found la his pocket stating tat po''
erty led 10 the act.
OTTAWA. May 3.-Ira Morgan, President Of the
ycntnre and Association of ontario left for Western
a last MI upon OF inspection TO select etock 10
De Of Inc Proynce number 10 and those
West Vi probably equal that number
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS.

SECRETARY robson AssENrs TO MOST OF TIE fE-
DUCTIONs NO CHANCE FOR sQuANDERlNG
MONEY on WARDS EXPERIMENTS THIS YEAR
ALL TIE YARDS RETAINED.
lBY TKLEGRAPu To THE TRIBUNEI
WAsHINGToN, May 3.-The Subcommittee
OF the House Appropriations having in charge the
Naval bill had long conference with Secretary Robson
to-day with reference to the proposed reductions The
figures prepared by the Committee were referred to the
Secretary most OF the reductions receiving MS approba
tion. The amount estimated by the Navy Department
for the next fiscal year Sl70O0O0O, which by the
Sub committee was cut down to $l2,s00,0OO The prin-
cipal reductions made in the Bureaus OF Ordnahce
Steam Engineering and Construction and Repairs There
will be very little money expended in the next year on
heavy ordnance; and it will be difficult Tor
the Secretary Of the Say to rl money in the present
bill TO squander by hundreds Of thousands in CON
yerting smooth boIes TO rined ordnance through the
agency Of Norman Wizard any other inventor There
will also be less money spend on improvements Of
steam engines &c. aud building ships OF var out
OF few old timbers under the appropriation loT re-
pairs.
The bill prepared By the Sub Committee reduces the
number OF enlisted in the navy from $500 10 800
The rank anl dlc OF the corps is not disturbed
but it is provided that the officers, numbering 02,
shall be graduc',y reluccd by tho casualties OF tie
service such dealt resgnation. &C. until there SIAN
be only IS, which sh he the permanent esia1lshmoni
When a vacancy occurs t is not To bo hed The present
officers ale not to be interfered with.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN SPAIN.


In the Congress to-day, debate on the new
Constitution was continued. Se1or Alvarez opposed the
federation clause and declared the monarchy lost
religious unity not maintained. Prime Minister
Canovas del Castillo ia reply pointed out that Spain
possessed colonies in America, Africa, and Asa and had
relations with the whole world. 1t would be impossible
for her to keep these colonies and maintain these rea
ons the Government adopted an irreconclabe ultra
montane attitude. -
LONDON, Thursday, May 4, 1875
In Spain day the Congress by vote of 226 to s re-
jected the amendments proposed by the Conservatives
against the Religious federation clause Of the Constu
ton. -. .
LONDON, Thursday, May 4. 1876
The Tip,ss's Madrid dispatch says the amendment to
the Constitution rejected by the Congress yesterday BY
vote OF 900 39 that in favor OF religious unJ
supported by Seiior Alvarez.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-04
ACCOMMODATIONS At PHILADELPHIA.

TIE CITY ABLE TO PROVIDE FOR 10000 VISITORS
RATES AT HOTELS AND BOARDiNG-HoUsEs.
PHILADELPHIA, May 3.--The Commission re-
assembled at the grounds this afternoon. resolution
offered by Mr. Cleveland instructing the DirectorGen
eral TO prepare and submit report showing what pro-
vision has been made to protect the Exhibition buildings
and their contents against fire. adopted.
The Committee on Accommodation for Visitors re-
ported that the hotels and boarding houses in this city
viii accommodate 9S 900 visitors and the accommoda
tion offered by private houses will increase the number
TO 5000 II necessary, these accommodations can be
increased 10 the wants of 10000 persons. This
includes facilities offered By hotels mt from 81 90
10 - per day. and boarding houses from ~ 90 To
81 30 per day, and the Patrons Camp ut Elm station ana
Camp scott the accommodation of tc soldiers The
Committee consider the local facilities for reaching the
grounds by steam and horse steamboats, caos omn
buses &C., ample and cheap On motion Of Mr. kimbau
OF NewYork the report was rocommted TO be pat into
as compact a form possible, for publication and dis
ttth