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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10
THE REPUBLICAN CANnlDATES.

After six days Of hard work, the lie
publican National convention at Chi.
csCo has nominated a ticket and As
IN 1876, the dark horse came in an
easy winner. There WAS a hard
fought battle through thirty five bal
lots, Grant, Blaine and Sherman, be-
ing the real candidates, not one Of
which was able to draw any strength
from the others, nor from the three 9th,
err minor candidates, Washburnc, Ed
munds, ard Winlom. Vixen the tide
turned in favor Of James a. Garfield,
it became a wild, tumultuous break
and as amid cheers and shouts, State
after State changed its vote, it became
evident that the delegates had broken
away from all restraint and that the
bosses had become powerless. Grant
alone did not suffer any dlminution in
his forces, but the hurrah was too strong
for his compact minority and an all,
sufficient majority gave themselves UP
TO the enthusiasm and excitement Of
the moment and James a. Garfield,
who six DAYS ago may have been con,
siderel remote possibility, so remote
as to be mentioned only by reckless
suesSers at the result, came out Of the
contest with 500 votes, majority Of
l2O. For Vice President the conven-
ton named Chester Is. Arthur, col
lector Of the part Of New York. This
result was obtained on the first ballot
Thus closed the most exciting con-
test for the nomination OF presidential
candidate, that has been witnessed by
either party in this country, since the
memorable Charleston and Baltimore
Democratic Conventions in 1860. Two
weeks from Yesterday, CINCINNATI
will claim the same attention and
then will the political cauldlon be
Gin TO bubble.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10
GOnstable'S Sale.

10y virtue OF writ of Fierl Facias, is
- sued by Adam p. Bircly, Justice 81
the Peace of the State of Maryland, in and
for Frederick County, at the suit of Jacol
Birrly and for officers fees, against tho
goods and chattlcs, lands and tcuements OF
John Shoemaker, and to me directed have
seized and taken in execution, all the right
title, claim, interest and Estate at Law and
in Equity IF said John S. Shoemaker in
and to FIVE ACRES OF LAND Situated in
Woodsboro' district. Frederick county,
Md adjoining the lands ofFrederick Birc-
ly, +. O. Clabaugh and others.
And hereby give notice, that on .Satur.
day, tie 2GM day IF June, 1880. ut o'clock
p. M, on the premises, will offer for sale
the said property, so seized and taken in
execution, by public auction, to the high
est bidder for CASH.
ROBERT BARRICN
june 2 st Constable.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10
General News.

Mr.. WILLIAM JONES died at Chill.
icothe, Ohio, the other day. Possibly
the reader wonders who he was, that
his death should deserve an editorial
mention. Well, he was simply tho
nan who, fifty years ago, pasted a
mixture of cblorate Of potash and sui
plate of anthony on the ends Of sticks
by the use of starch; and thus invent.
ed tie first "Lucifer matches" The
appellation, by the way, is derived
from Lucifer, tire arch fiend. The
light and not the odor, as many sup.
pose, suggested this name.-7elegram.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10

the opposite side of the track from Mr.
w. Fockler's house, and extends un.
der the other cave which is well
known, and which gave Cavetown its
name. AS far as has yet been ascer.
tanned, the chamber into which the
hole was made extends back about
ninety feet. and gallery which bran.
ches off at right angles is about the
same length. The highest point Of the
ceiling is about fifteen feet. 1t has not
yet been carefully explored, and it
may be fonnl to be of much greater
extent. The stalacti!as and stylag-
mites are O. delicate and beautiful col.
or, and there are deposits Of limestone
sediment which have assumed curious
and fantastic shapes Muil.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10

The annual decoration ceremonies
at Antletam Cemetery on Saturday
last wa. the occasion Of drawing a
large concourse Of people to Sharps
burg; the crowd being estimated al
from $500 to 5000. To Reno Post,
Capt. L. c. Bsnforl acted as CHEZ
Marshal. The procession formed in
the square at Sharpsburg. At one
o'clock the procession moved to the
cemetery, and after marching around
the grounds and strewins the many
thousands Of graves with flowers,
mids: the music OF the bands present,
they assembled in front OF the rostrum
where after prayer by the Rev Dash
lcll, Of liaSerstown, Hon. Geo, A.
Pearre delivered tAe annual address,
after which tie doxology was sung
and the benediction pronounced. p.
lot.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10
Gatoffin Glarion.
Chas. e. CasselI...... Editor.
e. L. Root.
THURSDAY. JUNE 10, 1880.
Where We Are.

We have for some time heard NUT
terings, rather whimperlngs, as to GER
tain views expressed in our columns
on the politics Of the day and country
Now, oh, most indulgont and Impair
tial readers, when we assumed contro
of this journal, we endeavored in ou'
salutatory to be explicit in the terms Of
the contract proposed between us and
our readers. We enaeavored to say
plainly, that we rnrposed to be indie
pendent, not neutral, that on public
acts Of public men, We would claim the
right to pass adverse Judgment as we'll
as to meet out praise, and either or
both regardless Of the party utilization
of those men. Such has been our
course, 60 far as our limited Judgment
gave us warrant in going Such will
continue to be Our course. Politics,
in a weekly country newspaper can ~
most, be but briefly discussed, even
should it be IAN organ" and the polit-
ical weight and influence exerted by
such rs do desire to take a leading part
in moulding the political opinion of
any locality is Of a clrcumscrlbed and
moderate extent. We do not presume
to undo the work of tho past in the
matter of political crecds; we shrink
from the task Of LAYING bare: either the
political virtues or villainlcs recorded
in our past history, AS would aught
but an Hercules, from Augcan stables.
Our judgment of present men and
their current politics must Of course be
based upon our knowledge Of the past
acts of these men and the outcome Of
their policies, but We have nought to
do with, but that which is before us
and of that we shall deem it, not 30
much a privilege, as right and duty
TO record our convictions for the ben
ehts of those who may honor our Jour
nal with reading. In our "poltlcal
Notes and Opinions we make it
point to quote the leading journals in
both political parties and as to what
they may say, we do not hold our
selves responsible, nor do we even pro,
fess to agree Herewith in many instan-
ces' In those articles which appear
as our own, we shall utter onl Y such
sentiments as may at any or all times
be heard from us personally and shall
rot leave tie Clarion accuratel y poised
on the fence, while We get down on
either side to talk politics,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10
Foreign News.

How THE EMrREsl or Russia DIED.
IoHDoN, June "A st. PETERSBURG
dispatch to the Times saws: The En-
press Of Russia died when asleep anG
none Of tn, members Of the imperia
family were present, as they were net
aware that her death WAS SO near. Or
Saturday the remains Of her imperial
majesty were conveyed to the Palace
Chapel in an open cothn borne 10y the
Car and eighteen grand dukes.
REMOVAL OF THE REMAINS.
ST. PETEEsRURG, June The re-
mains Of the Empress were removed
to the petropaulovsk fortress at noon
to day. An immense crowd witnesse
the procession, which consisted of va.
r.ous military detachmentS, court Off
Gals, standard bearers, clergy, depu
tstions Of orders Of knishthood, anc
charitable and other societies. Tn,
Emperor and the grand dukes followe,
the hearss on horseback.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10

BIsMARK ON PARLIAMENTARY
JUNE 7-The
Cologne Gazette publishes an interview
with Prince Bismarck on the parlia-
mentary situation. He said ho would
have resigned the chancellorship after
the late defeats but for the personal
desire Of the Emperor, and that hence
forth he would leave parliamentary
fighting to others and devote himself
entirely to the foreign affairs Of the
empire.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10
MARYLAND News,

The Taylor Manufacturing Compa-
ny, Of this city, have been steadily
manufacturing and shipping engines
since the new company took charge,
and have orders enough to keep them
lesn 0Nt,l AUGNst-.io,osott.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10

DISCOVERY OF A CAyE.-In blast.
ing large rock with dynamite cartrid-
ges for DR.. +, r. Bishops line kiln
at Cavetown, last Saturday a hssure
in the rock WAS discovered, which
opened into a cave Of considerable d.
mensions and OF curious beauty. 1t is
situated near he railroad station On
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10

The Sharpsburg Enterprise says
that Adam Moore, former confeder-
ate soldier, has been made the legatee
Of SIC. 1000 by Northerner who, when
Union officer lying wounded on the
Antietam battle field, was relieved by
Moore at the risk of his own life.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10
Political Notes And OpiniOns.

No member Of the Senatorial Third
term Triumvirate ventures to pledge
his candidate or himself against 5
fourth term.-N. \. Tribune.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10

If the Republican party escapes tn.
thirl-term burden, the next struggle
which the country will witness viii be
that Of the Democratic party to SET
away from Tild len. ". Y. Tribune.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10

SEMINARY CoMMENCnMENT.- The
Commencement Of the llagcrs'owr
Female Seminary, Rev G. l., keedy
principal, is announced to take place
Thursday, June II, at 9 clock m,
in the Court Hail.
MThe list Of graduates this year i, MS
follows +. c. Fleisher, X. A. Wis
sler, l.. r. Smith, F. X. Smith, l.. G.
Baum, O. NJ. Felker, l.. NJ. Potfsn-
berger, NJ. D. Clair, Sallie l.. Foil.
We are pleased to motto the evilen
ce' Of prosperity shown by tAis insti-
tuition. 4NuI
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10

If Elmunds turns out to be the
lucky dark horse and is nominated
every Young Sclatcher in the land
will have to be hoped or he viii
burst.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10

Mr., Caleb Price, an employee Of the
Western Maryland R H., who was
injured in the hand while coupling
cars at Emory Grove, about two weeks
ago. died Tuesday at No. 4S, East
Morume Street, Baltimore of lock
jaw. The injury was regarded as
slight at the time, and a fatal result
was not anticipated until the result,
ing disease had developed itself, The
remains Of Mr.. Trice were buried at
Freeland's Baltimore county.-.S,nti-
1lr(
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10

The Maryland Democratic Conven
ton that met yesterday in Baltimore
but Of which we have no report as yet,
will undoubtedly send B.yard men
to Cincinnati for which we will be
prepared to say, we'll done.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10

At the Democratic primaries helt
in Louisville, Ky, Saturday the Wat
terson ticket was everywhere elected
by overwhelming majoritles Report.
from the counties throughout the
State show universal Instructions fol
Tluen.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10

FRosTY-Thursday morning wit
messed the first June frost. In this
locality owing to the heavy dew and
fog prevailing during the proceeding
night, but little damage was done, al
though in elevated or exposed posi-
tons ice of slight thickness vas
formed. Oakland Democrat.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10

In recent talk Gen Han,ock de-
clarel that in his opinion no on,
could ever be elected to the office o,
President " no fayors the old State.
rights theory, or who would counte-
nance any movement to 10 away with
the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amend.
ments to the Constitution.
This is u great week for tho Repub-
lean party, and a great one for the
Democratic party. A blund.r at Chi
cage may mean life instead Of dsath
for the latter, for if it looses the cleo.
ton this year, it can have no hope of
winning one for the rest OF the ceptu-
~ at least.-N. \. Ttb,Mr.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10

CSQuESTIoNAFLE-Thc Herald, Detroit,
Mich, says of Warmers Safe liver
and Kidney Cure Its efficacy IN Kid
ney, liver, and urinary disease is So
fully acknowledged tia, i, i.no, question
ing. Bonafidc testimonials from ~,
k"own citizens in public and I,rivat, q,
are evidences strong 10 convince tne mo-
stubborn louhtcI Ar - 9.n
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10
Executors Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
' :crhcr has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Frederick County. letters Tesla.
mcnlaiy upon the estate of
FREDERICK RIDER,
late Of Frr,lcrich county, deceased. All
persons having claims against said deceased
are hercI, warned to rXhibit the same
with vouchr: thereof legally authenticated
to the sub>r Der, on or before the LIT day
of December next, or they may otherwise
by Jaw, he excluded from nl benefits of
said estate Those indebted are requested
to make immediate payment
FREDERICK WHITE,
Jnnc 8, [. Executor.
Buy your Spring goods n, Roots. where
you have the Largest Stock To select from
and the prices guaranteed to suit the times
BE sure to call mt
April 90 At ROOTS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10

Thomas McCann, the colored juror,
is having an easy time Of it. lie has
performed no service, other than at
tending court, but he will get his per
diem Of 50 so all the same His name
has been stricken from the list every
time by attorneys, and on Monday he
was challenged in open court by the
State, in the case Of the State VS.. Ellz.
abeth Warner, and again on Thursday.
.A0rocutc.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-06-10

WESTMINSTER, June ! THE second
trial Of Frances Green, colored, OF Bal
timore city, for the murder Of her in
FAINT began in the Carro,l-county court
this morning, his honor Judge Hayden
presiding. Mr.. Scott, Of the Balti,
moro bar, and Judge William p. Mauls
by appeared for the defence, and y,
n. fleming, States attorney, for the
prosecution. The prisoner WAS tried
at the last term Of court, but the jnry
failed to agree, standing eleven for
conviction of murder in the second de.
gree, and one for acluittal.
Sunday vas observed here as Deco.
ration Day. The exercises were under
charge Of Burns Post, G. A. r, The
post formed in line at Odd Fellows
Hall IL the afternoon, and heai,l by
the Grays Band and followed by cti
zens, marched first to Westminster
cemetery and then to the Catholic
cemetery. At the former place pray.
er, singing, reading Of an original 20.
EN- by Mary i. Shellman, and an ad,
dress by Gen. j. w. Horn preceded
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09
How To- be WeatherMise.

John II. Tice, the weather prophet OF
s.. Louis, gives the following directions
to those who aspire 10 be weatherwise:
As everybody is interested in the
weather so each one should qualify him.
self or herself TO read the sky, and to in
terpret the meaning OF the winds, sky
and clouds.
An intensely blue and serene sky indi-
Gates heavy rains and severe storms in
from twelve to forty eight hours. A
gray Lazy sky indicates continuous dry
and generally hot weather.
A southeast wind indicates the exist
ence of low barometer, ii rot Il storm
center in the northwest. The aspects OF
the sky and clouds will tell whether it
means III mischief or not. An almost i'm
me late cessation OF rain may be ex-
pected rs soon Is the northwest wind
sets in 1t matters not what the aspects
of the sky are when the west wind sets
in, fair weather will ensue it, and con-
tinue from three to four days. The
passage of storm center from the gulf
and southwestward of our locality is a
partial exception only so far that it
clears off more tardily.
There really are but two primary
kinds of clouds, namely D, those that
float at great height above the earth's
surface, and (2) those that float low.
Those that aoat high, say from six to
nine miles, are OF fibious and gauzy
ST. ucture; they are hence called cirrus,
that is, hair or tuft clouds. The clouds
that form in the lower strata OF the at
mosphere, say from two to three miles
above the earth, are irregular in struc-
ture, and of a more OF less nodular form.
They are called the cumulus, that is, the
heap or pile clouds.
While the cirrus remains nebular in
structure and indistinctly defined
against the sky no rain reed be expected.
Under the low barometer, however,
they develop by accretion, become
smooth and compact in structure and
much enlarged in volume. They now
sink lower and become sharply defined
against the blue sky. Rain may now be
expected, especially il they unite with
the cumulus forming The nimbus or rain
cloud. II tat cirrus, instead Of forming
the nimbus, reascends, it dissipates, and
no rain need be exp 'ctd d until it lowers
again, which generally is in twenty-four
hours.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09
GRAND TRUNK RAILROAD.

The scmi-annual meeting Of the share
holders of the Grand Trunk railway will be
held in London, Eng, the 2Sth inst. From
an advance copy OF the directors report.
the following ha> been culled The gross
receipts upon the whole undertaking, in
cludiug The Chicago and Chlmplain lines,
wcr, $500 900 against - l6i.3ii in The
corr, spending six months in 1879. while
the wurAiug expenses were only ~ per
cent against 80 Ia the previous year. leav-
in. the uSt earning Sl.6sG, 600 IN 1879.
out uf this amount there were paid fixed
charges amounting to sji5 900, the equip
ment bosrd interest aud interest on the
amount brought forward from the proceed
ing half year, $500. made, with the balance
from the June half year, SGlj,0Oo, out OF
which dividend at the rate OF ) per cent
per anuum ON tirst preference stock, and At
the rate OF ) per cent per annum on the
second preference stock has been paid, alb
sorbing sJ75 coo and leaving a balance of
s43. 600 10 be carried forward 10 the current
half year. The company paid interest dur
ing the past half year on preference stock
amounting to 81 10000 the third pref
ercnce stock amounts 10 So, 100000 aud
the ordinary stock outstanding to s55,-
600. 600. The total expenditures TO June
30. lSS0, have been Sl5l 900, 600; total re-
ceipts on capital account, Sl5j, 900, 600.
The working expenses, including renewels,
amounted 10 So 400. 600, or 6S per cent
against total charge OF 50, POO, 900, or 20
per cent in 1879.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09
A Medical Testimonial.

A man in Rhode Island was cured OF
a bad case of rheumatism by being
struck by lightning. He WAS not killed
either. We may now expect to see
"testim )nial something like this:
"Mr. Jovc-Dear Sir: 1t is with
grateful heart that can recommend
your Thunder Bolts for the cure OF
rheumatism in its worst stages. For
seventeen years was a sufferer; | lost
the usa OF my lower limbs, and spent
five hundred and forty.two dollar, in
m deal attendance. Life became q
burden, and prayed Tor death, when
one of your bolts came along, and wen.
right to the spot. l was knocked in,
sensible. but soon recovered, and now
am well enough % run for political
Office. Your bolts contain no mercury,
and don't have to be well shaken befJre
taken. For sale by al druggists.
Aorris.oUn Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

The completeness of the records ofthe
Government was shown by singular case
watch recently came before Il pension
agent in lister county, y. Y. The claim
was from an old man who had served in
the war OF lei2, and reply from the
authorities At Washington incloscd re-
lection Of the demand. on the ground that
the man had deserted from the army dur
ing the war in which lie served, was ar
rested, tried and sentenced 10 he shot, but
made his escape again before the sentence
was carried out. When the old man came
for the pension he expected to get, he was
much surprised 10 learn that the Govern
ment so exactly remembered the occur
rences of over 20 years ago. \ man who
ought TO have been shot demanding pen
sion from the Government he betrayed
seems to be possessed of considerable as
surance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-11-09

A singular incident occurred at Balti-
more upon the day OF the great parade in
that city. A woman lost in the street
package of greenbacks amounting to $500,
which were picked up by man and sup
posed to be some sort of an advertising
delusion. Accordingly he handed the
money 10 everybody about him with an
abandon beautiful TO behold. Some ludi-
crous scenes followed. Nobody supposed
the notes TO be genuine, and fve-cent cigars
were lighted with $40 bills, gamins pasted
greenbacks on posts 10 deceive the unwary,
and one boy sold $500 worth of notes for %
cents A moman got 500 note TO keep in
memory of the celebration, but a friend
begged her for it that she might frame it,
and the first holder gave it to her. When an
officer who had been informed Of the loss
of the money began to search for it, all but
$3.50 was found to be irrevocably lost.