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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-09-30

When he is tweuty.one the boy is
said to have outgrown the switch, but
that's just The age when girl begins
to need Que.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-09-30

A little boy being told by his moth
er to take powder she had prepared
for him. Powder. powder, said he;
mother, ain ta gun.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-09-30

By nearly unanimous vote, the
women of this country have decided
chat the two best brands are a hus-
band and 1anl, box.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-09-30

NN and after Sunday, July f. 1880.
~ Passenger Trains will run as fol
lows
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-09-30

Orange peel is very dangerous; the
least bit Of it often brings On physical
prostration.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-09-30

LEAVE MECHANICSTOWN
For Baltimore and Westminster at $50 \.
NJ. and 3:05 p. NJ.
For Hagerstown and Williamsport Its
A NJ and TIE Z NJ
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-09-30

1t is sad to think that 50 many we'll
meaning and naturally ioyons spirits
are compelled to 90 through life with
out owning IL staa!l yacht.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-09-30

timed my writing and forgot all
about my dinner till he knocked and
came in with my dinner on a tray,
but no oysters.
GLOW is tLia?" said I. "There arc.
no oysters
"Deys comm, miss, dcy's COMM
and the door opened and in fled threc
more walters, each with a big tray of
oysters on The half she'll. I was stag
gared but only for moment, for | saw
the walters were grinnIng, 50 calm.
Iy directed them to place one tray or
q chair one On the washstand and one
on the bed, and said:
"Ihey are very small, aren't they?"
"Oh! no, miss, lie berry largest we Sc
sol"
"Very we'll, said /, You can 60. If
/ want any moro I'll ring"
When they got out into the hall
one said to the other:
Fore heaven, Jo, if she eats all
them oysters she's a dead woman"
did not fee! hungry any longer. !
drank my coffee and locked at the
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-09-30
ARRIVE MECHANICSTOWN

From Baltimore and Westminster at II
Is A NJ and 7:12 p NJ
From Wiliamsport and lIagcrstown al
7:30 q III, and 3:O5 p II
Emmitsburg Road, eayc Emmitsburg
at 100 and 1915 m, and 2;4O and G;o5 p;
m, arrive at Rocky Ridge at T;30 and 1913
n. m. and $40 and 6;35 p m. Trains north
will leave Rocky Ridge at 500 and 10os
an and 3;2l and 6;57 p. m, and arrive AT
Emmitsburg at $50 and ;25 a m, aud 3
80 and 7;25 p. m.
Trains for Frederick Will leave junction
at sos and 1880 M, and Log, 5:35 csc
p. ~.
BALTIMORE AND CUMBERLAND
VALLEY RAIL ROAD.
Trains South leave Wayncsburo G.1Oa, m
and 80 and 40 p. m. arriving at Edge
mont at 6 40 a. IN. and 2 o. and 740 p. m
Trains North leave Edgcm0nt at II 80 a
III and , lS and $50 p. m. and arrive at
Woyncsboro at L. so, $50 and S25 D. NJ
j. NJ. HOOD,
Gcn'l Manager.
3. II. GRIsWOLD,
G"n'l Ticket Agent.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-09-30

Leonidas was ore OF the original
dealhca!s, He held the pass at Ther-
mopylao.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-09-30

1t is easy to- breakfast III bed if you
will be satisfied with few rolls and q
turMnNEr
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-09-30
CHANGE OF TINE
WESTERN MARYLAND Il. ROAD
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Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-02
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Unhealthy Notoriety-The Trouble it
 C.nsf n CnInrad Man.

Unhealthy Notoriety-The Trouble it
 Cost CoIored Man.
 WASHINGTON. August Henry Lee (col- ored), who has been held here on suspicion of murder was released to-day upon official in- formation that the real murderer caught and had confessed The facts connected with Lees arrest are of unusual interest, pointing out as they do the danger of too great desire for notoriety. It appears that Henry Williams was murdered recently at Bowling Creek, Caroline county, Va, by an unknown man who escaped. Several days 1ater Williams niece set out for the city to notify the police, and when the steamer on which she took passage stopped at a place called Stewards Landing on the Potomac Lee got aboard. On the passage Lee en- tered into conversation and represented to the woman that he was fugitive from justice, having nearly killed in Q fight. This aroused the woman's suspicious, and she turned Lee over to the police at once up- on arriving here. There being no telegraphic communication with Bowling Green, letter was sent announcing Lees arrest and he was held until an answer arrived. During his detention he declared his innocence, but con- fessed being a fugitive for assaulting man. The assault however, he said, was not seri- ous affair, and occurred in King George county, Virginia. He magnifed the crime to the woman simply to make it appear that he was of some importance. The reply to the letter to-day strengthened matters out and explained further that Lees fears were groundless, as there was no desire in King George county for his arrest He was there fore set at liberty and left tonight declaring he was cured of boasting
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-02
NEW ENGLAND.
Rhode Island.

Weston Again Making Big Promises.
 PROVIDENCE, Aug. 2.-At 1 a. m., the fifth in the serles of Haverly- glehardt pedestrian tournaments was opened in this city. The principal feature is Edward Payson Weston's attempt to beat the best six days record yet made. While Weston is spinning around the track on his long journey, short races will be engaged in by professional amateurs, differ ent proglamm daily. To-day's consists of mile run mile walk, three mile run, a mile run for telegraph messengers and a ten mile spin. The weeks entries for the entire series are as follows E. Waldron, of Lan- cashire, Eng Charles Price, of London John Paine, the champion of Canada D. A. Driscoll, of Lynn, Mass. W. J. O'Toole, of Clinton, Mass. Norman Taylor, of F1tchburg, Mass. John Hanrihan of Boston Charles P. Daniels, of Boston; B. D. Barnes, of Providence, R. I. H. Bedding, of Pawtucket, R. l. Jack Od- dy, of Providence, R. l.; Indian Davy, of Westerly, R. L Edward Condon, of Mil ford, Mass Pat L. Sullivan, of Fall River
 Mass R. D. Pollock, of Salem, Mass. F. Mitchell, of Chelsea, Mass. M. J. Curtain, of Boston, Mass. George w Willard, of Providence, R. I. Thomas McGeorgan, of East Greenwich, R. l.. Delbert Byron, of Providence, R. l.; John Powers, of Brighton, Mass; ''the unknown of Boston; A. J. Kearns, of Natick J. H. Quirk, of Provi- dence; B. H. Fisk, of Worcester, Mass :; and George Mahon of Fitchburp Mass
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-02
THE WEST.
Illinois.

The Western Wheat CrOp-Magnificent Crops in MInnesota and Dakota.
 CHICAGO, Aug. Photographic reports have been received from all sections of Wis consin Iowa, Minnesota and Dakota. In Wisconsin the wheat crop is reported as gen erally below last years in quality and quan- tity, 15, 1000, ,O00 bushels being one of the esti- mates of the total crop. The reports from Iowa are more favorable, the berry being superior to that of last year, the yield 20 per cent. higher, and the acreage about the same. The harvest weather has been good and no damage is reported in the shocks. i
 From Minnesota reports of great crop come in from all sections, especially from northern Minnesota. The total acreage of the State in wheat is put at 3,000,000 acres. For two weeks past the weather has been most favorable for the ripening grain, and the grain is maturing in magnificent shape, the berry being large, plump and hard. The grand total yield of the State is put at A. 900, ,OOO bushels, and the indications are that it will be principally No. ? with large per centage of No. l.
 The reports from Dakota are almost sim liar to those from Minnesota. A Sioux Falls dispatch says that the crop is in fine condi- tion, is ripening slowly and stands well, with the heads long and well filled. The berry is plump and large. Southern Dakota never harvested such crop. The average yield per acre is set down at not less than twenty bushels, fully 100 per cent. greater than that of last year. The average is larger by 50 per cent. than that of any previous crop.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-02
TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGs.

Osman Pasha had an interview with the Sultan yesterday lasting four hours.
 Russia declines all responsibility for Rus sian officers in Bulgaria and Roumelia.
 The Porte has received from Servia satis- factory explanation respecting her arma- ments.
 The conference of German finance minis ters has adjourned without making recom-- mendations.
 Base ball Saturday At Providence, Chi cagos 4, Providence 1 at Worcester, Cincin- natis 5, Worcesters 6 at Boston, Clevelands ', Bostons ?.
 Ex-City Auditor S. Hoffman, of Cincinnati, has been arrested at the instance of the sink ing fund commissioners on charge of em- bezzling city bonds amounting to g., 500.
 new Roumanian cabinet has been formed as follows: M. Bratiano, president of the coun- cil and minister of finance M. Boererco, minister of foreign affairs M. Teriali, min ister of the interior M. Slaniceno, minister of war M. Dabeja, minister of public works :; M CozIa minister of justice
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-02
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. FASTING TANNER NEARING THE CLOSE OF HIS
 LONG ABSTINENCE. Vomiting and Suffering Violently. A Mustard Plaster Brought
 Into Acquisition.
 GLADSTONE ALARMlNGLY ILL. Attacked With Congestion of the
 Lungs.
NEW YORK.

Only Four Days MOre-Tanner Nearing the End of His Great Feat-Too Weak to Dress HimseIf-How He Spent the last Sabbath.
 NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-At noon to-day Dr.
 Tanner entered upon the thirty-ffth day of his fast and from his present condition he is
 very likely to complete successfully his won
 derful task. To-day being the Sabbath, and
 the last Sunday of his fasting, the doctor de- clined to see any visitors, and remained in
 bed nearly all day. At 3 a. m. he was at
 tackled with violent fit of vomiting, which for time alarmed his watchers At o'clock he complained of being troubled by flies, and requested one of the attendants to stand over him with fan. At 5 o'clock he was present ed with 8 choice bouquet of f1oyers by lady. He then laid in bed again and slept until Il o'clock, when he awoke and requested that wet towel be placed on his head. At 12 o'clock the morning papers were read to him, and he drank small quantity of water, which he, however failed to retain upon his stomach. The faster then laid on his cot and slept until 2:3O D. m., when Dr. Gum took sphygo- magraphic test, which showed his condition to be very good. At 2:65 the doctor got up and tried to dress himself, but failed and laid down again. Shortly after o'clock he con- plained of being cold, and had another blan- ket put on him. During the evening the fast CT complained of his head and wet cloths were continually applied to his head At 9 o'clock he was apparently sound aleep.
 The doctor vomited at 6:3O and again at 1915. The last time he, violently delivered his stomach of viscid fluid in which a sub stance like mucous was visible. The odor was extremely nauseous. He grew weaker and asked that mustard plaster be applied This was kept on until 11:2O, when his stom- ach was in quiescent state. He thereupon drank three ounces of carbonic acid water At 11:35 he got up and had his bed arranged. At midnight he was sleeping soundly Twen- ty minutes later he belched considerably. At 12:1O he awoke and requested that the win dows be opened. At 2 a. m. he was still awake and very irritable.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-02
Missouri.

Inso1ent Tramps who Didn't Mako Much
 by Attacking Two Ladies.
 KANSAS CTrY, Aug. 1.-Two tramps en- tered the house of Mrs. Wilson yesterday af- ternoon and demanded food, which, being refused, they made vile proposals and threat ened violence. There being no one in the house but Mrs. Wilson and her mother, lunch was speedily prepared. While the vag abonds were feasting the old lady quietly went up stairs, procured shotgun, and com ing down got the drop on the foragers and quickly regained possession of the premises. As the tramps were running towards the river, she fired and brought one of them, Andy Johnson, down. He managed, how ever, in company with his companion to get over the river, where fierce dog belonging to the Wilson's followed them, and leaping at the throat of the wounded man lacerated him fearfully. They finally escaped.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-02
Tennessee.
Sinking of a Steamer-The Passengers
 Barely Saved.

Sinking of Steamer-The Passengers
 Barely Saved.
 MEMPHIS, Aug. 1.-The Anchor Line steam CT City of Vicksburg, on her way from St. Louis to Vicksburg, while lying at Ashport, Tenn, 12O miles above Memphis, at o'clock Friday morning, was found to be in sink ing condition. The boat was about being backed out from the landing. and time was barely given for the passengers to save them selves. Fortunately, however, all escaped, although she sank within ten minutes. It is thought she struck old stump while mak- ing a landing, which crushed her hull. She lies close to the shore with her larboard side under water to the hurricane deck The boat and cargo are total loss. She was nine years old and valued at $50, 900; she is unin- sured. Her passengers were brought to Memphis by the steamer Golden City. Her freight consisted of 1000 packages con signed to Memphis merchants, besides much way freight for points between here and Vicksburg It is rumored that two or three of the deck crew were drowned.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-02
THE SOUTH.
Georgia.

Citizens Anxious to Finnish a Murderer.
 ATLANTA, Aug. 1.-GoEernor Colquitt went to Jonesboro Friday night with the Gate City Guard, of Atlanta, to prevent any attempt on the part of friends to rescue the prisoners in jail on the charge of the murder of Millie Johnson (colored), beating her father and mother and fatally wounding her brother. Jonesboro was in great state of excitement over the affair. Sheriff Archer met with re- sistance in attempting to arrest some persons charged with the crime. Seven prisoners were brought to Atlanta by the Gate City Guard for safe keeping. Others will prob ably be arrested. Sam Cook, one of the prisoners, turned States evidence and impi- cated all of the others, but subsequently re- tracted and said he was frightened into con -fession., There is an uncompromising de- mand for a full investigation and if the guilty parties are found, Georgia will have wholesale hanging.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-02

A dispatch from Bombay says the Indian newspapers are anxious that Sir Garnet WoIes- ley be appointed to the chief command in In- dia. as General Haines inspires no confidence, and it is believed that strong man is indis- pensable.
 Bombay dispatch says the Khelit-I- Ghelzai garrison is in very precarious posi- tion, being surrounded by the tribes. MT. Lepel H. Griffin, the British political officer, had very satisfactory interview with Abdal Rahman Khan yesterday.
 A dispatch from Athens says Greece will send ancounter circular combating the Porte's arguments in it's reply to the collective note.
 General Phayre is advancing toward Cha man. He fears he may have to fight for the possession of the Khojak Pass. Two-th1rds of General Burrows force were destroyed. According to some accounts the slaughter was even greater Ayoob Khan is said to have Russian military advisers. Endorsements will leave England next week. Meanwhile all available forces in India are being pushed rapidly toward Candahar.
 Bombay dispatch to the Standard says s'Now that the effect of the first shock of the Candahar disaster is over the situation is re- garded much more favorably. It is now ad- mitted that the garrison oi Candahar ought to be able to hold it's ground with ease. " private letter from Candahar, dated the 18th inst, describes the effect of the
 
 Helmund as already very considerable. The merchants and are weIl-to-do people burying their property and preparing to leave the city" A dispatch from Quettah, dated July 31, says = ''There is no news direct from Canda- har. Native accounts do not describe Gen. eral Burrows defeat as crushing. They state that the British cavalry and artillery were 1ured by the enemy's cavalry feigning retreat into ambuscade, where Ayoob Khan's army attacked them, inf1icting very severe loss. General Burrows whole force then retreated These particu- lars require confirmation. The forces re- treating from the Rahman and Dubrai posts have been relieved from Chaman-Ch " The London correspondent of the Manchester Guardian says: 1t is exceedingly probable that one third of the force now at Cabul will be sent, under command of General Roberts, to the relief of Candahar, and that they will start immediately.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-02
North Carolina.
VIII This be Tanners Fatos '

Will This be Tanners FateF
 LENoIR, August 1.-During July and Aug ust of 1877 resident of Watauga county lasted forty five days. Mir. G. W. Thomson lived with his mother and two sisters in Cove Creek township, Watauga county. He be- came insane on the subject of religion, and said the Lord had commanded him to abstain from eating for certain length of time, and no persuasion could induce him to eat a nor sel of food. He drank water freely all the time. Physicians and friends visited him, but all with the same result nothing could tempt him to eat anything whatever. After the first few days he began to grow weaker, and before his death he became perfect skeleton. On the forty fifth day of his fast he died The above is fact, and will be substantiated by a number of the best citi- zens now living in Watauga county.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-02
New York Produce Market.

 Adams -116 Wells, Fargo .10615 American 58 United States. 481a
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-02

NEW YORK, July 31. COTTON-Quiet and steady; sales 530 bales up lands II 916; Orleans, Il 11-16. Futures dull Aug ust S11 A; September, S10 so; October $1O 57; No vember, S10 46 December, $10 47 January, $10 53 FLOUR-Unchanged; State, s S0a6 25 Ohio B fOa % Western, B 80a5 co ; Southern, s 25a7 co. WHEAT-Quiet sales 5000 bushels No. 2 red, cash S1 o8z S8, 900 do September, S1 O9a1 096 1000 dc October, $1 O92S.
 CORN-Unchanged; mixed western, spot, 44a4Sc do futures, 4TSla491{c; sales, 9O,00O OATs-Ffrm sales, 30,000 bushels; State, 36a42c Western, 35a49c. BEEF-Unchanged. PORK-Dull; mess, $14 371la14 50. LARD-HeaTy; sales, 100 tierces steam, S7 55. BUTTER-In good demand. Ohio, l4a27; State 15a27c.
 SUGAR-Strong. MOLASSES-Unchanged. PETROLEUM-Duu RICE-Firm.
 COFFEE-Very firm. FREIGHTS-Strong SPIRITS OF TURPENTINE-Steady at 15a29c. ROSIN-Quiet at $1 40a1 471. TALLOW-Firm at 5-16a6 TIC
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-02

H of civilized life. It lies at the bottom Of half misery. It is the rock upon which many of business ventures have split It clouds the mind weakens the body and preys upon the vitality. There is no peace. no joy anywhere, because digestion Where shall we find relief from this morbid, melan- choly misery? MALT BITTERS! At once medi- cine and food; this wonderful nutrient and invgo- rant builds up enfeebed digestion, regulates the flow gastric juicee ssolves and assimilates every article Of diet and Headache Dizziness Bilious Attacks Palpitation of the Heart Nervousness Sleep lessness Melancholy, and thousand other morbid forms assumed by Dyspepsia
 MALT BITTERS prepared without fermenta- ton from Canadian BARLEY MALT and HOPS, and warranted superior to all other forms of malt med icine while free from the objections urged against malt liquors.
 Ask for Malt Bitters prepared by the Malt Bitters Company and that every bottle bears the Trade Mark Label duly signed and enclosed in wave lines as seen in cut.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-02

MASON-In Blandford, Mass,J Slst Mary Louise infant daughter of Herbert and Minnie L. Mason. Funeral from the Kensington,n Orange street. Mon day at D. m. Burial at the convenience of the family.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-02
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-Sailed, the Oder for Bremen. Arrived, the Hanover from Bremen, the City of Chester from Liverpool.
 Boston--Sailed the Brazilian for Liver pool Arrived, the Iberian from Liverpool BristoI-Arrived, the Cyphrennes from Montreal.
 Havre-Sailed, the Pereire for New York, the Frisia from Bremen for New York.
 Liverpool-Arrived, the Scythia from New York, the IIlyrian from Boston
 Bremen-Sailed, the Donan for New York. Queenstown-Sailed, the Algerian for New York.
 Rotterdam-Sailed, the Rotterdam for New
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-02
THE INDIANS.
Sitting Bulls Band.


 WINNIPEG, Man, Aug. 1.-Superintendent Walsh, of the mounted police, has arrived here from Wood Mountain on his way east on leave of absence. He says two-thirds of the Sioux Indians have returned to their res ervations in the United States, and the re- mainder with Sitting Bull are on American territory between the Milk and Missouri rivers but they have not as yet surrendered.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-02
THE OLD WORLD.
Great Britain.

Alarming Illness of Premier G1a adstone-
 Down with Congestion of the Lungs.
 LONDON, Aug. 1.-Premier Gladstone was unable to attend the Cabinet council yester- day, owing to have contracted & severe cold, which to-day has developed into congestion of the base of the left lung and he is confined % his bed. Several of the most eminent physicians are in constant attendance upon him and great anxiety is felt for his welfare. The excitement in political circles is intense, and Her Majesty frequently sends messengers inquirine after Mr. Gladstone's health.
 MIDNIGHT.-The doctors in attendance up- on MT. Gladstone are much disappointed at the increase in the fever. Doctor Andrew Clarke will remain all night by MT. Glad stones bedside.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-02
Death orn cenfenarian.

LNoR, Aug. Mrs Elizabeth Cline died at the residence of her daugh CT, Mrs. Cath crime Wilson, in the 10th year of her age. She had been remarkably healthy until two years ago; since that time she had com p1ained more or less, and about year since became so feeble that she was confined to her bed nearly all the time.