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The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-01-22
AUNT MARY'S STORY

Now, Mile, I want to have a little
talk with you; you have your morning
woTk all done, SO sit right down in your
little rocker, while Aunt Mary" gives
you few words of advice. There,
child, don't look frightened; ! am not
going to scold you, and before saying
anything more let me tell you that your
uncle and have greatly enjoyed our
visit here; you and George have been
very kind to US, and we feel very CRATE
full for all you have done. But we have
been here three weeks now, and must
think OF leaving, for home will need us
but | feel that my duty will not be done
to my dead sisters child if fail to have
serious talk with her; and therefore
| am going to read you page out of my
own LIES history, and if the hearing
does you as much good as the occur
renee did for me, shall not regret the
exposition of my own former folly.
You have often heard me speak OF
your Grandfather Percival, and you
know that he was considered wealthy
m an for his day; he was also generous
and kind man, and spared no trouble to
make his family happy; consequently
his children received good many ad-
vantages, a good education being enc of
them.
Invent away to boarding-school, which
was considered quite wonderful in those
days; not the thing expected by young
ladies now. was away from home two
years, and, when eighteen, returned, my
school.days over, fully determined to
enjoy life to the utmost. With reason
able amount of good looks, youth,
means and education, thought myself
equipped for successful campaign. My
stay in society as 3 single lady was, how
ever, short one, for soon after coming
home l met my fate.
During my absence at school a young
man by the name of King had moved
into our town. and bought, about two
miles from the town proper, farm. 1
had been at home but a short time be-
fore met Robert King. He was not a
rich man, but he possessed sterling
worth; he was educated. good-looking,
and q fine singer; these attributes OBJ
tanned for him a passport into the best
society. There was something about
this gentleman that attracted me from
the first, and almost before I knew it
he was enthroned in my heart as my
king.
Our admiration seemed to be mutual,
for in a comparatively short time lie
asked me If I would wait for him until
he could make a suitable home for me-
I told him that I loved him. and would
wait fer him any length OF time. My
father gave a ready consent to our en-.
gagement, and though he said he dis
liked very much to lose me, he advised
US to marry within a year and work
together; he was able to give me some
thing beside my housekeeping and we'd
ding outfit, and in those days a girl
commencing married life with the two
latter nececssries was considered swell
off, Robert, though surprised at my
fathers proposition, was not gong 10
refuse to take me, so in one year, Instead
of five or six, was married. l, who g
few years before laughed at country
people, had actually married farmer.
/ bore the ssts of my friends laugh
ingly, and in answer would say" well
you cannot say that have not looked
high in the calling, for l have chosen
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-01-22

A lady who lived in Cuba used to
observe some grand ladies driving out
every afternoon with flowers in their
hair, diamonds on their necks, and the
volonte full of the founces OF their pro-
fusely trimmed silks. One day the
vehicle upset and spilled the great ladies',
when it was discovered that they had
on neither shoes nor stockings.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-01-22
(From the Grocer. .New York,)

Messrs. j. & A. Frey's goods are noted tor
Their excellence OF manufacture and superior
quality OF stock used. Having had an expe-
renee OF twenty years they can satisfy any
taste, from the most iastidious to the most
ordinary. 1t is always well to know that
manufacturers are competent to judge properly
as to the quality of stock, and have thorough
insight into the details of their business, and
we can confidently recommend Messrs. Frey
TO fill the bill in these respects.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-01-22
By the ounce or thousand pounds.
Sole Manufacturers and Patentees Of
Closed Tuck Cigars AMI the Min
iature Glass Ballot Box
Cigar Box.
Opinions of the Press.

from the Sentinel, Trenton, ". J.)
The tobacco and cigar house of Messrs. j. &
a. Frey is among the most respectable and
responsible in Trenton. Their goods will al
ways be found to be exactly as represented.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-01-22

The heavy lustrous silks of Surah
duchesse are in great favor.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

The Rockville Adrocate (Dem) Of
Thursday, in referring to the indorse-
ment of Hon. John Richie for Chiel
Judge of this district by the Montgom-
cry Judicial Convention on Tuesday
says: The convention expressed the
wish Of the people of this county as
being most empbatically in favor Of
Hon. John Ritchie for Chief Justice
There can be no mistake about this
matter
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

AS harvest time approaches the
state Of the wheat crop becomes an
interesting subject of speculation. 1t
is foregone conclusion that the yield
will fall short of that of last season,
but it remains to be determined what
that deficiency will be, The latest
reports indicate that the decrease east
of the Mississippi will vary from one
fourth to one.third, as compared with
last year, but much less when meas
ured by the average of former seasons.
West Of the Mississippi there has been
a marked gain in acreage, and the con-
,dition Of the grain is much more ia
yorable. From California falling off
:s reported in production, but con-
adorable portion Of the old crop re-
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

NJ Office is hereby given, that the Tax
N Books for the year 1881 are now
ready and the Collector will he prepared to
receive the State and County Taxes at his
office in Frederick city.
s All tax-payert in arrears for the
year 1880 are requested to pay up, as the
Collector has no desire to add costs.
Respectfully,
DANIEL II. ROUTZAHN,
Collector Of State and County Faxes
cE"The following Section Of the Act Of
1874, chapter 1873, is published for the in
formation of Taxpayers.
SECTION As. All persons and incorpora
ted Institutions that shall pay their State
Taxes on or before the first day Of Sep1cm
Der of the year for which they were lcyied,
shall be entitled to deduction of Five per
centum ofsaid Taxes; all that shall pay the
same on or before the first day of October
of said year, shall be entitled to deduction
of Four per centum; and all that shall pay
the same on or before the first day of No
vember OF said year, shall te entitled to a
deduction Of Three per centum.
June 1885,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30
Htl1l,stctl Me.

A Workinsman says: debt, poverty
and suffering haunted mo for years, caused
by sick family and large bills for doctor
ing, which did no good. WAS complete
lv discouraged. until one year ago, by the
advice of my pastor, procured Flop Bit
month we were all well, and none of us
have been SICK day since; and want TO
say TO all poor men, you can keep your
families we'll year with Hop Bittors for
less than one doctors visit will cost. -
Ct,7sum .Adr0cutt. June 1861
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

Shriver 81 Co.'S canning establish.
.ment had $50 women and children a,
work Wednesday, and some fifteen OF
twenty other hands. They are put.
ting up about 1000 cans Of peas ani
rcherries-mostly peas-daily. Ying
ling &Co's establishment is not run
ming so extensively at present, depend
ing entirely upon home production fol
their supplies. One hundred and tbir
ty bushels Of peas is the most they
lave been able to get in one day
Advocate.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

The following dates will give the
age of some of the oldest colleges in
this country being the dates of their
founding. Harvard, 1888; William
and Mary, 1904; Yale, l7Ol; New Jer-
sey, l746; Washington and Lee, l749,
Columbia, 1854; Brown University
1885, Frederick. 1853; Dartmouth,
ITO; Rutgers, I'LL; Dickinson 1889.
In all there are 376 colleges and uni
versities.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

1t is now urged by tie Democrats
at Albany, that owing to the fact that
one day last week quorum of the
Joint convention failed to vote for U,
S. senator that that was a virtual adj
journment as the law provides that u
vote shall be taken every day and
that no vote being taken that day all
subsequent votes are null and void
and that one now declared elected
would not be and they will henceforth
cast their votes under protest. That's
pyettY mix.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

Why does Conkling remain in the
6eld? Because he wishes to betray
his rarty TO the Democrats. Every
man who votes for him, every man
who votes for n candidate who cannot
be electe |, and every man who votes
for adjournment without an election,
works with Conkllng in the interest Of
the Democratic party. Let their con
sttuents reason with them on their
conduct. Y. Tribune.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

PROMPT PAYMENT. "A colt belong
ing to Mr.. Harry Rahter, of near EN-
mttsburg. while running m the field,
one day last week, fell and hurt one
of ITS legs, from which it received lock.
Jaw aud died. The animal was in.
sured for about half its value, by Mr..
Francis Martin in the Hanover Stock
Insurance Association, from which
company Mr.. i.ahter received prompt
pavment of the aim.-LtHbstou7'
Err.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

The report Of storms throughout the
West and Southwes st are appalling. In
some instances houses, horses and cat.
tie we're carried for the distance of
half mile, and several persons were
lifted up and whirled through the air,
then dashed to the earth. The de-
struction Of property is immense in
Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Texas and
Minnesota. Grain fields are stripped
and everything movable blown away.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

A severe storm visited Washington
city on Monday evening, unroofug
nurber of buildings, uprooting trees
and the lightning aud hail doing seri-
Gus damage. Two and three-quarter
inches Of rain fell in thirty eight min.
utes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

1t is rumored that senator A. 7.
German will retire from the chairman
ship OF the Democratic State Central
Committee and that he will be sue
ceeded by Elk Gov. Philip Francis
Thomas. Gov. Thomas is a staunch
Democrat, an energetic worker and a
trained politician and will as ably lead
his party as can Mr. German, which is
no small commentator.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30
At Wheatland, la. during a thun-

At Wheatlana, la. during thun-
der storm on the night Of June l6, the
heavens were lighted, bright as day
continuously for forty minutes and
people stood hatless and 'coatless in
the driving rain to witness the re-
markable phenomenon. Many thought
of Mother Symptoms prophecy and be-
lieved that the time of the final catas.
trophe had arrived.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30
MARYLAND News.

Last Wedue sday FIVE carloads Of
choice walnut lumber passed through
Hagerstown to New York, where it
will be shipped to England. 1t was
brought from the valley in Virginia
by the Shenandoah Valley Railroad
being tile commencement of a new
class Of exports from among the many
resources of that state.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

Most Of the United States senators
draw their salary monthly, but some
draw small amounts, almost daily.
One senator-Mr. Anthony Of Rhode
lsland-draws his salsry at the end
Of every year through his banker.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

II the Legislature were TO adjourn
without an election it woald simply
write over its name on the page of pc
litical history: Owned 10y the Dem
ocratic party, Roscoe Conkllng,
agent. ". I. T1bunc.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

The Democrats have nominated the
Hon. Clarkson n. Potter for another
office to which he has no chance Of be
ing elected 1t is the chronic Demo
cratic way of treating their best men
~. Y. Tribune.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

The u. B. Church will hold a camp
meeting in the grove on the Smith
Farm" near Middletown, Adams
county, Pa, commencing August Sd
aud continuing eight days.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

The New York legislative on
Wednesday varied the monotony of
balloting for U. S. Senator by playing
a game Of base ball. The two mines
were chosen from the Democratic and
Stalwart members, nine from es ch.
Roscoe Conkllng was umpire, John
Kelly and S. j. Tilden scorers and
Senator Platt steadied the bat on
which the umpire sat and banged mos
quitoes with spare willow" 1t was
declared a tie by the umpire who de
cided that the constitution required
that it be settled by the Legislature to
be elected next fall, An appeal has
been taken to Tammany Hall and it
is expected that Ben. Butler and jeff.
Davis will act as referees TO finally al
Just and determine the matter so that
it may not interfere with any aspira-
tions that some one in Ohio may have
in 1884.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

Gen. Grant attended President Gar
fields reception at Long Branch on
Saturday last and remained less than
three minutes
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

BITTEN BY A CoPpERHEAD. -Satur-
day farmer named Jacob HON, re.
siding at No. IL station on the Balti.
more & Ohio railroad about fifty miles
east of Cumberland, was bitten by a
corperhead.- "A full quart of whlskey
was administered inside of an hour,
and from the combined effects Of the
two poisons the patient came near dy-
ing, DR.. W. j. Craigen, Of this city,
was summoned, and administered the
proper antidotes. When he left Horn
was out Of danger Cumb, Times.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

A SUGGESTION FOR OUR COUNTY
FAIR.-Ypsterday Col H. Kvd Doug
las received letter from +. j. Kim
ball, President of the Shenandoah Val
ley Railroad, suggesting that one day
fthe coming Agricultural Fair shall
be devoted to runnirg-races, steeple-
chase of gentlemen riders and tour.
nament. He offers to give a coup,
which doubtless will be valuable one,
for the winner Of the steeple chase and
will invite a number Of his friends in
Philadelp hia who own steeple-chasers
to come to Hagerstown and compete
for the cup.
Mr.. Kimball also intimates that a
friend OF his, who has an interest in
this section. may also give a cup for
the winner Of the tournament or some
of the other races.
These races will all be for gentlemen
riders, and we know OF nothing which
would be likely to attract larger
crowd of desirable spectators than
these contests.
This offer has been communicated
to several Of the leading member, Of
the Direction ofthe Agricultural Com
pany, by whom it was NEST favorabIy
received, and the suggestion will, no
doubt. be carried into effect. -MaiI.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30
INOR SI Il RIFF, 1881

To the Republican Voters Of Frcdersek ca.
GENTLEMEN.-I hereby announce nv
self as candidate for the next SherifFaltv
subject to the decision of the next COUNTY
Convention of the Republican party, and
respectfully solicit your support.
apr. 38-tf WALTER SAUNDERS
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

The currency of the country coin
and paper now exceeds 81, 800, 100000
CT about $2z per capita of population.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

There are over 100000 railway To-
comotives in the world, representing
100000 horse. power.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

The pension list this year requil es
$70,O0O,000 and it Is estimated that it
will require $lOO,0O0,Q00 next year.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

Severe fIosts are reported from Can
ada on the nights of June 2lst and
ed. 'Rah, for Vennor.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

mains to be marketed. ,Advices from
Europe indicate q moderate increase
in production. As bearing on the
probable course of the market, it may
also be stated that the exports from
Atlantic ports for the nine months
emitting June were ia, 100000 bush.
els, or the same as for the correspond
ing period year ago, while the sup
ply in sight is now only l3,902,000
bushels, as against l6,44l 900 bushels
at the same date last season, suggest
i've Of large home consumption and
a greater reserve stock in the hands
Of farmers. The export demand for
the balance Of the crop year is estima'
ted at about 100000 bushels per
week. Unless the deficiency in the
new crop proves to be much larger
than now seems likely, it is probable
that the foreign demand will continue
active, and that we shall have liber-
al surplus with which to meet it, so
that there is no reason to expect any
serious huctuation IN the market arts
ing out Of natural causes. There is,
however, the contingency that uufa-
vorable weather for harvesting may
upset all calculations at the very last
moment.-BdAo. american.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30
Q RIFF ATTY,

10 tile Voters Of Frederick; County,:
I.again announce myself as candidate
for the next SheritFalty of Frederick coun-
ty, subject to the decision of IL Republican
convention, and earnestly so.
licit the support of my friends throughout
the county. VIM. S GUTHRIE,
mch 81 tc. Emmittsbur. District
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

Snowman Forepaugh has had ial
ling out with his $4,000 beauty.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

Krupp the German gun maker has
an order for 400 cannon.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

TNO TIE VOTERS OF
FREDERICK COUNTY.
GENTLEMEN AT the earnest solicitation
of my many friends throughout the coun-
ty, | again announce self rs candidate
for the next Sbemtalty Of Frederick com
ty, subject to the decision of the Republican
Nominating Convention. For the kind
aid rendered me heretofore, am indeed
thankful, and in making this announce.
ment, | confidently rely upon the many
tiattering promises made to me by my
Republican friends during former can,
vases
am very respectfully
Your humble servant.
eb 16-,f ROBERT G. BARRlCk.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

Last week there arrived at New
York l6,49l emigrants.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

Mrs. Garfield will so to Mentor as
soon as her health permits her to traw.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30
Gcneral News.

Brookly bridge has cost thus far
Sl3,000,Oo0.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-30

England has one pauper to every
IS Of population.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-07-14

RAILROAD PRosPEcTs.-A Times
correspondent has been informing him
self as TO the status Of the two compe-
ting railroad lines which are seeking
outlets at Point Lookout in this county.
file says!
These railroad companies seem TO be
in dead earnest in the matter. The
Southern Maryland company has laid
ties 10 point half mile below Hughes
Vile, aud the other day forty carloads
OF rails were brought to Brandywinc.-
The Point Lookout has LAID out their
road and graded the greater part of it.
The whole affair Is an anomaly upon
the usual good sense displayed by rail
road corporations in mapping out roads
and laying tracks. The people herea-
bouts look on in wonder, shake their
heads in doubt and talk vast DEAL
How two distinct lines of railroads,
with d istlnct and antagonizing in
terests, and run thro' narrow PENN
sua can be self sustaining is a conun-
drum, which they cannot solve, and so
they give it up. Be the result what ii
may, those, who have ties TO sell, and
persons in search of employment, re-
gard il as a God-send, and are satisfied
with the present condition of affairs,
l. avlng the future TO take care OF itself.
There are some knowing ones, how
ever, who suspect, and not without
reason, that these two companies are
backed up and supported in the contest
b, the Baltimore and OHIO and the
Pennsylvania railroad corporations res
pectively, and that when TIE two roads
are completed, one party will sell out
TO the other. There is certainly an air
of probability about this surmiSe, as the
two tracks are laid side by side, and IN
case Of transfer Of ownership, dou-
BILE track road could, very easily and
with little expense, be completed.
Competition and rivalry among rail-
road kings always result to the good of
the people and our farmers and men of
business would be benefited, If the two
companies retained their respective in
dividualrty and run their roads in oppo-
sition to each other. The benefits
would extend in part to all the resi-
dents in Southern Maryland, who have
any business with the large cities. as
the rates Of fare and the tax on freight
on the Pope's Creek road would be d.
minished.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-07-14

FA Maryland case reported m a
recent number of the CriziHaL Lac
.HggaSiae, is authority for the novel
proposition IN the law of evidence that
an almanac Is admissible on iIial for
murdeF 10 prove at what time the moon
rose on. a particular evening. This
prooissas offered in behalf OF the pros
ecull0n, and admitted by the trial court
against she objection of the prisoners
counsel that the almanac was not the
best evidence, or, indeed, any evidence
at all. As 10 the hour when the moon
rose on the night in question. The
prisoner was convicted, and the case
came before the Court Of Appeals OF
MARYLAND for review. There II was
argued that better and surer means ex-
isted at the time of the tIial of showing
when the moon actually did rise on a
prior date than the conjecture or calcu-
lation 81 an almanac maker that II would
or ought to rise at a specified hour. A
fact susceptible OF exact proof may be
established by the unsworn testimony OF
the compiler Of an almanac, il such
evidence as this is admissible. But
the Court of Appeals answers that
the precise periods at which the
sun and moon will rise or set in
any particular twenty-four hours in
the fuAsre are as certain and as capable
OF exas a-A%aa-atiol~ eSrnFtaInment a.
sstIt, -.-- bicAsuch
rising U selling sh5TTtzS-st acs II
adopts the opinion of Chief Justice
Cooley, of Michigan, that courts would
make themselves ridiculous it they de-
Iiberately shut their eyes TO sources of
information which the rest of the world
relies upon, and demand evidence whose
character is less satisfactory. The
action Of the lower court IN admitting
the almanac wss therefore approved.
The point appears TO be novel one in
this country. In Connecticut, however,
the Supreme Court of Errors has held
that courts will take Judicial cognizance
Of the times OF the rising and the set
ting OF the sun. without any proof on
the subject. and then a Judge may prop
eriy refresh his memory in this respect
by reference to an almanac during tie
progress of a criminal trial.