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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-01-31

Must have slept very uncomforta-
blythe man who laid in his winter
coal
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-01-31

EATING CEow.-A police Inspector
in Hartford, on being informed that a
restaurateur in his bailiwick was SER
wing g1me out Of reason, visits the
restaurant in multi, and or,lers din
ner. Waiter, says he, can you give
me a saImi Of partridge {?
Certainly, sir, replies the waiter,
very promptly, and yells to the cook,
Partridge for one.'
The Inspector finishes his dinner
leisurely, and then says to the waiter.
Ask the boss to step this way min
ute.
: What for?'
I wish to notify him to appear in
court tomorrow, and answer for SELL
Ing partridge out Of season.
%, guess it amt worth while
bothering him about that.
DO as | tell you, I am the police
inspector, and have secured the neces-
sary evidence against him.
% | spotted you, and guessed what
you were after. That was not par
fridge you had
no!lce inspector (uneasily)-'What
was it then o
Waiter (cheerfully)-Crow !
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mother. Isn't it a beautiful name :?
Mamie then stroked the soft little
hand lying doubled up on her bosom
while the child slept.
Very pretty. So old Mrs. Rushing
tons S name is Helen, is it? Do you
know that | never had much OF an
opinion Of her? They say she is
naughty, unforgiving and obstinate.
Oh, no, Mrs. Abercrombie. My
mother. in law is one Of the most per-
feet ladies you can imagine. She may
be haughty-rich people are not apt
to be, and she-may be-is unforgiv-
ing where she feels she has been i'll
used. Any one would be, would they
not ? But obstinate-so, | am quite
sure not
You are we'll acquainted with her.
you should know.
Mamie's fair cheek flushed.
I am not acquainted with her, at
all. | have never seen her, for she
vas so disappointed when her son
married me that she refused to know
me. If she only would, am sure !
would make her love. | would give
baby into her arms, and let her see
she is in Ernest all over again. |
would tell her how | had called it af-
ter, hoping my child would make as
noble woman as reared my husband
L
And just as Mrs. nuslington dashed
down the plating her trembling
hands could no longer hold, just as
she was going to snatch Mamie to her
well-worn heart, the door opened and
her son, handsome, cheery, gay, came
IN.
This is splendid | Mother, dear
this al! my home needed-to see you
here Mamie how natural and coy
it all is ! Why-what--'
For Mamie had risen from her
chair, bewildered, pale; and Mrs
Abercrombie stood laughing and cry
ing by turns.
I've been here-taking advantage
Of a mistake Mamie made, and I've
discovered what a Jewel she is Ernest
She shall never again want my love
or care. Children, it's the best day
ever saw 7
And when Ernest put one arm
around his wife and child, ana the
other arm around his mother, with
tears in their eyes, and smiles on their
lips they all endorsed her opinion.
Col. Moore, a veteran politician Of
the old dominion, was most pleas
ant and attable gentleman, and a
great lisper withal. He was known
by very many, and professcd to know
many more; but a story is told OF
nim in which he failed to convince
either himself or the strar ger Of thel
previous acquaintance. All things tc
all men, he net countryman one
morning, and in his usual hearty
manner stopped and shook hands with
him, saying:
Why, how do you do, thir? am
very glad to see thee you a fine day
thir. | thee you thilI ride your fine
old gray, tnir.'
No, sir; this horse is one I Dor.
rowed this morning.
oh! Well, how are the old gen
tleman and lady 2
My parents have been dead about
three years, sir.
But how ith your wife and the
children !?
1 am an unmarried man, sir
'Thure enough. Do you still live
on the old farm p
No, sir; I've just arrived from
Ohio, where | was born.
I gueth | don't know you after all
Good morning, thir.
The girl Of the period, who is no
bigger round than candle, must have
a taper waist.
A servant girl never moves with
such alacrity as when she is stowlng
away a broken dish under the ash
heap.
A teacher who in fit of veXatlon,
called her pupils a SET of Young al
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LEAVE MECHANICSTOWN
For Baltimore and Westminster at ':2l A.
NJ, and 3:l7 =. M.
For Haserstown and Williamsport lib
"a NJ and 7:l3 L NJ
ARRIVE MECHANICsTOWN
From Baltimore and Westminster at II
Is A NJ and 7l3 p Nj
From Wiliamsport and llagerstown at
7:2l IN, and 3:17 p III
EMMrrTsBURG RAILROAD Change Of
Standardization and after Sunday, Nov II,
trains will leave Emmittsburg at $50 a. m,
and $50 and 61O p. m; and arrive at
Rocky Ridge 7.25 a. m, ana 3.2o and GAO
pm.
And will leave Rocky Ridge 1885 a. m,
and 344 and 6,55 p. m, and arrive at En-
mittsburg 1925 u. m., and 405 and and 725
p.
Passenger Trains On w. NJ. r. r. leave
Rocky Ridge as follows: Eastward-7 30
a, M, and 344 p. m. Westward-10.55
a. IN and 6.56 p. m.
JIM. HOOD,
Gen'l Manager.
B.H. GaISWOLD,
Genn Ticket Agent.
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He WOULD TELL.-S..e had invi-
ted him to stop to supper and he was
trying to appear easy and unconcern-
ed, while she was on her prettiest be-
havior.
Have you used the sugar, John ?
inquired the mother in a winning
manner.
John don't want no sugar. e jacu-
lated their young heir, abruptly.
why not? inquired the father,
curiousIy, while John, in his surprise,
swallowed bit Of toasted crust, and
nearly cut his throat open.
Cos he don't explained the heir, in
artiul manner. 4 heard him tell
Mary last nigh
You keep still, interrupted Mary,
in a hysterical manner, while the
young man caught his breath in dis.
may.
Il heard him say persisted the
heir, with fearful eagerness, that she
was 50 sweet he shouldn't never use
no sugar any more-an' then he kissed
her, an | said I'd tell, an =
The young heir was lifted out of
the room by his ear, and the supper
was finished in moody silence.
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DIRECTORY
UF FREDERICK COUNTY
AND
The Borough Of McchanicSIcWn

- 20: y
COUNTY OFFICERS:
- (Htef Ju0gc-Hon. K. |. Bowie.
Issocealcs-Hons. John A Lynca and w.
Y Bouic.
states Attorney-John c. Mottcr.
Clerk Of Circuit Court-Thomas Cor
such.
Sherif-Col. VIM Richardson.
Auditor-Frcd'k. J. Nelson.
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CHANGE OF TIME
" WESTERN MARYLAND R. ROAD

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Es,a III .ia..s..s !, ,3...-.i IT. t..-...
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DN and after sunday, Nov. II, 1871,
~ Passenger Trains will run as fol-
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WHATS the matter, John?'
I Gin t done nothing, father.
well, what are you crying for then,
you lubber?'
I was 'frail you'd whip me-
What, whip you when you haven't
done anything?'
Yes, sir.
Go into the house, you BOBBY
John went into the house and his
father went down to the farm. Very
soon his father came back in a rage,
and laying covhide over the ur-
chin's back, said "did | not tell you
when | when away, to hoe that corn
out?'
Yes, sir-but you told me Just now
you wouldn't whip me if hadn't
done nothing
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RATES OF ADVERTISING

Job Worl-CASH ON DELIVERY
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I.1NGTH OF A M1NUTE.-Few per-
sons realize how long a minute IS
The "Worll' relates this of with SIS
who frequently used the expression,
several minutes
Now, Mr.. Small" said the Judge,
"when you think a minute is gone
say now | will say now when I
wish you to begin.
Mr.. Small nodded his entire com.
prehension Of the plan and looked
confident of his ability to guess we'll.
Nov, cried the Judge, and in a
dead silence the court waited.
The witness idgeted about in his
chair, and, with great clock staring
at him from the wall, stood the sus-
pense as long as he was able, and then
cried "Now p
Just twelve seconds, said the Judge
amid a chorus Of laughter.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-01-31

The girl of the period, who is no
bigger round than a candle, must have
a taper waist.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-01-31

A servant girl never moves with
such alacrity as when she is slowing
away broken dish under the ash
heap.
A teacher who, in fit of vexation,
called her pupils set of Young ad.
ders, on being reproved for her Ian
guage, apologizei by saying she was
speaking to tho . just commencing
their arithmetic.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-01-31

District No. 15-Bcrnard Co!llllo"cr'
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-06-21

/ for il all that it can, has been waiting for
the federal government to construct
tins canal, and the men IN charge of
the government have been too busy i'll
squanderlng the peoples money on raS-
cally contracts Of ono sort on another
and on supertiuous officials Il think Of
opening routes for commerce., They
have not overlooked this work because
they Shrank from spending money III
patcrnal policy, about which they have
never had any scruplcS, but SIMPLY be-
cause they preferred To throw il away
III the style ot the prodiga SON. WHY
should not Wisconsin wake up from her
lcthargy IN this matter and following
the eNampl" of New Work set about
helping the nation while helping her.
SELF By hui)dins the Wisconsin and
Fox River canal, with or without gov
Crument help, she may make her ports
on Lake Michigan the distributing
points for the northwest, aud. stretch,
ing out her hand along the broad water
course of the north, JOIN III close com.
mercial union with the empire state.
Tho history of the Eric canal, stained Ms
II is with mismanagcmcnt and fraud.
Is still such u record Of benefits to com.
mcrce and this comm onwcalth, bring.
ing wealth and prosperity with them e.
the whole country, that " Wisconsin.
which il richer to-day than New Work
was when She built the Erie canal, need
not fear t. undertake this enterprise,
She should remember that all water
traffic is Of slow movement and depo-
sits sands Of gold along its route. On
the development of IA system of water
ways i'll the northwest will depend To
some extent the future development OF
our own canal system, The disposition
% New York to spend no moro money
ON our canals originated really in the
idea that our canal system had reached
the limit of its usefulness. lfa now de-
vclopmcnt Of commerce calls for new
facilities il is to hc expected that n new
method of steam traction 10y the use of
narrow.gNuge railroads on the tow path
and bernie banks will sooacr or later he
found and introduced, which shnll III.
crease the speed and diminish the cost
If transportation Ivy water
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-06-21

debt, or any other expenditures. Judy.
ment IS rendered against the company
for SI14,0S9 against which the com.
pany holds y prior judgement for trans
porIauon earnings Of about the same
amount The case goes e the United
states supreme court, on appeal.
rltE OTHER NOTEWORTHY lrtN,MrSr
rendered ~ the court VAS one i'll favor III
the Pacific mail Steamship eomnany
and against the United States for Sill
666 for the trip of the CitU 81 Pelqn0
from san Francisco to China and lapan
and return in March, 1870. This deei.
sion atiirmS the validity Of the ten.vear
contract of the company for CARRYING
the mails, which was terminated Ivy
congress after the Psking sailed. in con.
sequence of the disclosures of Il. Il.
Irwin relating To the expenditures of
money 10y the company to procure Il
subsidy.
TliE RAILWAYS.
The committee of conference ON the
post-otlice appropriation hil have
agreed. They will recommend that the
senate concurwith the house III provid-
ing fora reduction Of per cent. Ill the
present rates Of compensation for
railroad mail-scrvicc, and that the
amounts III dispute, aygrcgating about
$a5O,oOO for various branches Of the
postal service, shall he about equally
compromised,
FlprRAL APPOINTMENTS.
The president has appointed Ernst
Dichman, of Wisconsin, minister resi-
dent to the United States of Colombia,
:. A.; Benjamin f. Potts, of Helena,
governor of Montana; Peter Neglev,
United States assistant treasurer nj Bal.
timorc.
TIM INTERN ATIoNAI. SILVER CONFERENCE
Washington advices under date of
June 18th, state that Secretary Evarts
has received cable dispatches amounc-
ing that France and Italy have accepted
the invitation of the United States TO
he present ut the International None
tary Conference Secretary Evarts says
that this settles beyond doubt the ques-
ton Of holding the Conlercncc The nc.
Ccptancc Of France, Russia, Greece and
Italy will possibly cause MI the Great
Powers Of Europe to participates
Austro-Hungary is expected 10 accept,
and, while the cabinet III England IL di-
yidcd, Secretary Evarts says tonight
he would not be surprised il Great Brit
ain should finally accept The place
for holding the congress has not been
decided, but il is thought Paris will he
selected.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-06-21
The Mheat.Belt.

The removal Of the wheatbelt'
westward is strikingly exhibited by the
trade OF Cleveland Only thirty-fve
years age she shipped more wheat than
any other port ON the Great Lakes, Buff
falo alone excepted. Massilon, now
scarcely known in the wheat trade, was
the chief point Of original receipt, and
received largeramount OF wheat than
any other port Of the world from the
actual producers. Vow both Cleveland
and Massillon draw a large proportion
Of their breadstnffs from the northwest.
Westward the wheat producing region
takes its way, bnt this condition Of af
fairs. although it will last for many
years, viii not b. permanent With
improved agriculture wheat will again
IL grown III large quantities where i IN
now neglected and the increased Tet-
Element of the vest viii, after i certain
point Il reached, provide consumers
nearer tie places of production III that
region. Bpftti9 Courier.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-06-21
WEEKLY TREASURY STATEMENT
THE ARMY BILL.

Adviccs from Washington, under date
of June 10th, say the report Of the com
mittee Of conference on the army ap-
preparation BILL rs finally agreed on,
leaves the army mt 5000 men. The
section transferring the Indian bureau
from the interior to the war department,
is stricken out The organization Of
the army is 70 remain for the present
rs it is, but commission is To be ap-
pointed to consider and report on this
subject to congress. The clause reat-
lug to the use of the army rs posse COM
adtus, is amended by emitting the
words except when specially author
lied by law.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-06-21
Washington.
orR MINISTER ~ fEANcE.

The Hon. 4. +. Moves, United States
minister 10 France, arrived III New
York from France late Saturday night
the 10th inst. BY the steamer CrU 81
\ Redmond, lie was met Oh the landing
by Gen. Knapp, who WAS adlutant gen
eral Of Ohio during his suhernatorial
term, and by several other friends. In
conversation With the representative OF
the associated press touching the mat
ter that brought him back ut this time,
/ Minister Moves said went to
Florida for ne purpose on earth eN-
cept TO ascertain the vote oi the
state, and To see whether nj not the pop
ular vote had beea east for the repuh-
! lican electors. stated to the two re-
I publican members of the eanvassing
board that all we wanted was an honest
decision. | never made any promise
to MCl.in, or any other member OF the
board. nor did | suggest any possible
Il reward or recognition in ease Governor
/ Hayes should he finally declared elect
ed, and, SO far rs Mclin Is concerned,
never saw him alone ono moment III
my life before the vote Of Florida had
been cast ! lam now informed. for the
! first time. that even Melin does not
say | made him any promise. Had
known TINT before leaving Paris.
| | should not have demanded
to he subpunaed. but should have re-
NAMED III France to attend 10 my pub
lie duties. | do not care To be more
specific. rs it would, perhaps, be in bad
taste, Con.idering | am So soon to give
Il sworn statement To the committee. I"
In the course of further conversation
Minister Moves said that, while he did
not care ut this time To be interviewed,
he had nothing whatever to conceal
He also expressed the hope that every
politician in the north, whether domo-
crat or republican, would be subpoena
ed who had visited Florida on this bust
ness-that would be only fair to all par
ties interested or concerned III the mat
ter. 1t was certainly due to him since
he had been SO conspicuously named in
the preamble Of Potters resolution.
WEEKLY TREASURY STATEMENT.
The following is the weekly treasury
statement for the week ending June
l5th
u. =. bonds 10 secure national hank
circulation, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. s3ta. $40, 40
Bonds TO secure public deposit ls}, Shs az
L. :. bonds deposited for circulation
week ending TO day ...=............ Ss1, 900
L 5. bonds held for circulation with
drawn week ending 10 day ....=s..... IN, 90
National bank circulation -outstand.
ing currency notes Observation-Disclosures. s22, G32. i9g
Gold notes. .,s.t.s.#....,= $3.50. ], 439, l2U
Receipts-nntional bank notes for
week ending to-day, rs compared
wi losses for same period last year
lS57......, ..........s... -. G,69I, 900
lS1S.....,....,.,... .......s..=.....s. 5,h12,WN
RcCpipts today ghl nkI
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-06-21
THE INDIAN TROUBLES.

The president and secretary of war
were in consolation to-day ond the sub
ject of Indian troubles in the northwest.
Secretary McCreary read to the pres
ident telegram, received by him to-
day, from the governor Of Oregon,
stating that the Indians were commit
ting hostilties on the eastern border Of
the state. and that settlers are unpro-
videl with arms and ammunition for
the purpose Of their protection, and
asking the government 70 furnish them
with supplies The request will be
prnntcd
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-06-21
winncpcG Frcc Press, May W,

TIE oply trouble with the Wood tar
in il that il wouldn't. --Boston Poa.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-06-21
LEGIsLATED orr.


Advices from Washington under date
Of June 14th say that it has just been
discovered Mt the state department for
the first time, that the diplomatic and
consular appropriation bill, approved
June 4, abolshcs the mission To Greece,
now filled by & IN. Meredith Read, and
all Of the second secretaries of legation.
This includes England France, Ger
many and all iirst-class missions. Several
gentlemen have Just been appointed to
these places. The position Of consul
general to Constantinople, now held by
Eugene Schuyler, who is here. was to-
day offered to Stewart, present consul to
Leipsig. Stewart declined il, preierring
Bordeaux.
THE SIXTEENTH AMENDMENT.
The senate committee Oh privileges
and elections have agreed, by vote Of
To 2, u report against the sixteenth
amendment 70 the constitution, grant
ing women the right Of suffrage. Hoar,
Mitchell, and Cameron, Of Wisconsin,
favored the amendment, and Wadleigh,
Ingalls,, Mcmillan, Salisbury, Merri-
mon, and Hill opposed it.
IMPORTANT DECISIONS.
Washington advices under date Of
June 18th state that two important
cases were decided to-day in the United
States court Of claims. The Union
Pacific Railroad Company brought suit
in this court for half Of the transport
tation moneys withheld by the govern
ment, and the latter set up in an offset
claim for ) per cent. Of the net earnings
Of the road since il completion. The
suit raised two questions First. as To
when the road was completed; second,
AZ what constituted the net earnings
The decision Is that the road vas com
plcted Nov. y, 1869, the time when the
commission of eminent citizens made
their report, and net earnings arc u tx
computed Nv deducting from the gross
receipts operating expenses only, and
not interest On tile floating 81 bonded
New-York tribune., 1878-06-08
IN AMERICAN IN FLORENCE.

HENRY BROCKHoLsr LIYINGsroN's LIFE ABROAD
HIS FONDNEss FOR FINE HORSES.
A noteworthy incident in Florence Italy,
every pleasant day. is the appearance on the fashionable
drives OF the Of former resident of HewYork.
From the high box OF large open carriage old gen.
tleman Of fine appearance, slightly gray. guides with
great skin through the and crowded streets his
team Of ten, twelve, and sometimes fourteen horses
These have rich god-mouned harness ali bright bay
in color and matched with the greatest Back
Of the gentleman who drives sit with folded arms two
footinen in handsome livery.
The owner and driver Henry Brockholst Liv-
ingston. His father BroekhOlst Livingston, was
a staff officer in the Revolutionary Army. afterward
udge of the Supreme Court Of this State and later JUS
tice Of the Supreme Court OF the United staes Brock
hoist LvingStOns father, William Livingston in l776
was made Governor of NewJersey and continued I'm that
stia,, mini his death In IzoO Go,sarnor Ti,tn,sto,,
grandson OF the founder OF the American family,
Robert Livingston, who received by royal charter from
George l., q grant OF land comprising most OF the
present Counties Of Columbia and Duchess, and known
as the Livingston Manor Henry Brockhost Livingston
somewhat sixty years of age and for thirty
five years has lived on the Continent Of Europe For
nearly twenty years he has made mis- home i'm Florence
lie married an Italian lady Of rank but has been wild
education and Is am excellent classical scholar He
inherited ample fortune, and has never devoted him
self any professional business pursuit. In his
youth he was fond of athletic sports and the passion OF
his mature life 20 be the driving OF fine horses
relative who maintains oOrrespondenee With him
and who knows him Intimately said, recently: "The
last time saw BrOckhOlst Livingston In Paris in
let think-1S43 and am quite sure he has not been
In this country that year He has lived IN various
places the Continent nut for many years has resided
In Florence. When saw him last be was young man;
tall finely formed, with straight Grecian features and
very handsome. lie half brother 10 the late Car
roll aud Anson Livingston and is an uncle 10 young
Carroll Livingston who Is in Europe. Tho
late Arson Livingston formerly managed his Amer
lean property, but he has gradually withdrawn
his money from this side and placed IL in European
investments. He makes no new investments here.
preferrlng TO have his property nearer his home.
He wealthy fond OF horses and prdes himself on his
skill whip. In his letters he frequently refers 20 hls
stable and 60 his driving team OF dozen horses. Fond
ness for horses and athletic sports u trait In the Law
ingstOn family. lie Is a carefui, proyident man. aud
certainly eXtravagant unless the keeping for pleas
uTe OF q dozen horses may be- cOnsdered an
pens3ye habit But IL is bis passion, and IN Florence
probably not very costly Whenever his relatives
visit Florence no enteffains them az his home. he Is
dstanty connected with the Jay family. his grand
fathers sister having married CbieJuztoe John JAY