Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-11-02
THE Spring season, with its frequent

| per, lung fever ana cplZOOtlC. owners
should guard gainst these fatal diseases,
by the timely use of that most wonderful
agent in curing and preventing those dis
cascs-that can be relied on, "Foutz's
Horse and Cattle Powders" They are eel
ebrated all over the United States for their
intrinsic merits and magic power in bra
cling the systems Of horses, cows, hogs,
sheep &c, against disease.
THE Examiner says there were seventy
one tramps discharged from the county
alms-house lately, 70 of whom were Demo
Gratis and orc Republican. That one must
be the chappy who came into our office
and said he was going to vote for Hayes
and Hendricks, and upon being interroga-
ted as to where he expected to cast said
vote, replied that he did not know, hut
guessed he would vote wherever he was on
election day. Hayes and Hendricks will no
doubt be found wanting il his ballot has to
decide the question.
MuRDER.-News was received here on
Monday, through some of the passengers
on the early train, that a murder had been
committed in Hagcrstown on Sunday, be-
tween the hours of IL and /, p III, and the
parties were Mr.. William Hawthorne and
his son-in-law Thos Stevens. Stevens
came TO the formers house and was refused
admittance whcrcupon he became abusive
and finally picking up a stone hit Mr.. II.
on the head killing him almost instantly.
Stevens has been arrested.
THE Cla;rvaux House near Emmittburg
has been purchased by Mr. Thomas Gre
tin, former resident of California, from
Mr.. Chas. Doughcrty, of Baltimore, for
$500. 1t is his intention to generally
overhaul the house and make n fshiona-
bic summer resort out OF it, Water will be
conveyed through pipes from the cclcbra-
ted Rock Spring, situated about onc-half
mile from the house. There is no better
location in the county for a summer re-
sort than this, and we feel satisfied that
Mr.. c., Will be doubly repaid for thus
identifying the spot.
A revival Meeting under the auspices of
the U. b. church, Rev. Funk pastor, has
been going on in Eylers Valley Chapel
since Octolcr 14lh. Up to this time some
eight souls have been converted to Christ
and many more are at the altar seeking
comfort for their souls. On Sunday last
Rev. Rebush preached one of his soul
touching sermons, which had the desired
effect, and brought many wanderers to Il
sense Of their duty to God. The meeting
is still in progress and has every indication
of dong much good. May the spirit of
God be with them. +.
teen months ago, while on 4 visit to the
West, Miss Etlic j. Young, daughter of
Mr.. Joseph Young, Of this place, accidcn-
tally swallowed a PIN which lodged in
her threat. She was never able to dislodgc
it, and although for n long Willie it gave
her no trouble, it is now becoming great
annoyance, and seems TO affect her health
few days ago she visited DR.. johnson,
of Frederick, in hopes that he would be
able TO remove the pin, but his efforts fail
ing, he advised her to seek the md of a
surgeon in Baltimore city.-Ryistcr.
RALLY. REPUBLICANs RALLY ~
The Republicans of this district as well as
those surrounding are urgently requested
to attend the last grand rally on Saturday
evening at : O'Clock, in Osler's Hall. Hon.
r. Stockct Matthews, DR.. Lewis II. Stein
ly be present and address the meeting A
fine brass band has been engaged to IN
liven the occasion and q monster torch
light procession will be one Of the features.
All persons irrespective Of party are cordi-
ally invited to be present. Don't fail to
attend this the last rally.
Secretary.
ATTEMPTED OurRAGE.-On Tuesday of
last week, n negro, named John Ryan, at
cnpted to outrage Annie Blumcnsock, or
Flowcrstock, of Adams county, on the
road from Uniontown to New Windsor.
He dragged her Into the woods, ard threat
cncd her with a knife. There was a dcs-
pcratc struggle, when her screams attract
ed the attention of passcrs by and the mis-
creant fled. She made complaint before
magistrate at Uniontown, and on Thurs
day right the negro was arrested at New
Windsor and lodged in Jail The young
woman is about 25 years of age, and ped
dies brushes for a living. The Wcstmin-
stcr Advocate says: John Ryan, colored,
charged with attempting rape on Annie
Flowcrstock, white, on the 10th inst, had
a hearing before Justice Craspcr on
Wednesday last, and was committed to
Jail in default offs 600 bail
SHOOTING AFFRAY IN WuLAMsPoRT.
The Pilot of last Saturday says: A shoot
ing nflray occurred at the Taylor House
on Wednesday night last, by which Frank
Newcomer came near loosing his life 1t
appears that several young men went to
the Taylor House to get a bottle of liquor.
All, except John Wolf, remained outside,
whilst he went in to have the bottle filled.
The proprietor, w. Z. TAYLOR, lefuscd to