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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-23
Mffio'l.
"Five Wears Ago."
CONTINUED J

"Nora, have a reason, dearest;
wouldn't ask it otherwise. y
IfHelen had not spoken them
we Lad been alone--it might have
been ali so different But her clear
voice broke in
Now, Nora, don give in to eith-
er threats or persuasions; be has nc
right to use the one, and YOU must
not mind tire other
"Nes,' i said, still hurt and sur
rrised at his strange manner, 'yoa
know, Harold, there are times when
one needs all ones determination
"This is mere foolery lie eSc!aim
ed passionateIy. 1T is as ! supposed
then. Very well l--chose between us.
At that moment Tom rejolned US.
The opportunity was lost, gone for ev'
er; and, selling the lochett that had
been the innocent cause Of this most
strange misunderstanding, l held it
up saying
"There-I have made my choice
good bye for eve: y Then catching
sight of the establishment on the faces
of Tom and Helen, | turned from Har'
Old, who, with folded arms, was
standing moodlIy regarding me, and
exclaiming "Oh, if We had never
met :" buried away, with my mind
in a whirl aud my heart full Of bitter
resentment
A hasty step sounded behind Inc
on the gravel, and in moment Har-
old was beside me. Without a word
on either side, we walked on till we
reacned the orchard; then he stopped
me, ard his voice YVES strangely cold
hay, almost Indifferent, | thought.
mora, | have come to say that !
forgive you fully and freely.
| turned and faced him.
Forgive me Why it IS your
place to ask for forgiveness . You
need scarcely have followed me tt
say anything so ridiculous.'
"Yes, it seems | have come on q
fools errand.
He spoke sarcastically; yet, as
glanced up into the face Of my hero
with the eyes that had ever a smile
and soft look for Inc now looking
gloomily and coldly into mime, my
great love for him rose up III my
heart and | longed to throw myselJ
into his arms and implore forgiveness
make any concession if he would only
take me to his heart and whisper thai
he loved me still. But his neX'
words brought crimson Bldshes to my
face aud tears of indignation anc
pride TO my eyes.
Then | humbly beg Miss McDer
,nots pardon for ell offences commit
ted
| bowed low, with defiance in every
gesture, while my heart swelled will
mingled feelings.
"Mr. Broughton S request Is grant
ed"
For moment we stood ard looked
straight into each others eyes, each,
knew afterwards, misunderstanding
the other, Then he spoke IN hug
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-23

They had been engaged to be mar
riea fifteen years and still he had not
mustered courage enough to ask hei
to name the day. One evening he
called in a particular spoony frame ot
mind, and asked her to sing him some
thing that would move" him. She
sat down at the piano and sang, Oar.
ling, I am growing old"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-23

A Chicago drummer is in limbo il
a Wisconsin jail for hitting a hote!
landlord with twenty. one out of a pos
sibie twenty three Goldfish balls.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-23

The long projected tunnel under the
Straits of Dover has been extended 300
feet, and progress is being made at the
rate of thirty feet a day.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-23

"You see how bald | am, and !
don't wear wig" 'True sir" re-
piled the servant. can empty barn
requires no thatch,"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-23

A man advertises for competent
agent to undertake the sale of new
medicine, and adds, "it will be high.
ly lucrative to the undertaken.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-23

An exchange advertises fer the re-
turn of the umbrella of young la
dy with whale bore ribs and an ivory
handle.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-23

Some Of the most timid girls are
not frightened by loud bang.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-23

A waste of mouey-To put ten
dollar hat on dilnes's worth Of
brains.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-23

Is it right for temperance man to
accept "cordial" invitation.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-23

NN and after Sunday, May 15, 1881.
~ Passenger Trains will run as :ol.
lows
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-23

LEAVE MECHANICSTOWN
For Baltimore and Westminster at 1;21 A.
NJ, and 500 p. Al.
For Hagerstown and Williamsport lis
A NJ and 1:05 p NJ
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-23

in her wake. Standing on the deck,
eagerly scanning the shore, his face
bronzed and aged, is Harold Brough-
ton, the hero Of Nora's love. story.
There is the light Of anticipation, in
his dark eyes Us he springs on shore
and hastily enters the train that is
standing by the platform. Leaning
back in the carriage, he folds his arms
and seems lost in his own thoughts.
The stern face softens, the expression
of care fades from his brow, and he
looks once more like Harold Brough-
ton Of old.
The twilight is stealing over the old
orchard at Rosebank; and Nora is pac
ing up and down, a strange weight of
Sadness on ler heart tonight. Large
tears roll one by one down her pale
cheeks; the soft breeze stirs the apple
blossoms, and the pure petals fall upon
her bowed head. A hasty step falls
upon the green turf, hand is laid
upon her shoulder, and a well. known
voice Whispers
Moral
The strong arms are round her no%
the welcome voice pouring incoherent
explanations into her ear What does
it matter? All the sorrow is forgot
ten, gone as a dream in the bliss Of
meeting Harold again.
Can you ever forgive me Nora?'
he pleads. "And, dearest, | found
out my mistake by chance. In my
restless wanderings | came across Cap.
tain Warner, ard he enlightened me
The first vessel that sailed brought me
home; and here | am to ask You to for
give me and forget all, and be my own
again"
ooh Harold, she sobs, how have
prayed ard hoped and waited for this
day''
And 50, after FIVE long years, they
have met, never to be parted again in
this lie.
= 4 y Il !;
Once more | take up ny pen. We
are to be married Tomorrow. The
past, witt all its sorrow, seems nov
more like dream; and my only wish
at present is that | may grow more
worthy OF Harolds love We talked
it all over to-day Under the very tree
beneath which we discussed the GRO
Quet match five years ago; and Har.
old 5 voice was tremulous when lie
kissed me and whispered
"WeII, darling, the trouble is all
over. We have both suffered deeply;
but heaven grant we may be happy
now
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-23
CHANGE OF TINE
WESTERN MARYLAND Il. ROAD.

rss --lsf-f7zfsH FfFss'l--sss,,. -5y52ss II
s% ta.;..-..Siss s,.-.-.:,i $: q 80.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-23
ARRIVE MECHANICSTOWN

From Baltimore and Westminster at II
IS A NJ and 7:05 p N
From Wiliamspdrt and Hagcrstown at
ri a IN, and 302 D N
Emmittsburg Road-Leavc Emmltts-
burg at 100 10 Oj II, IN. .: 35 and 6;Ojp. m.
and arrive at Rocky Ridge 1885 and 10:35
II. m 800 G:3j p. N. Trains north, leave
Rocky Ridge at 755 and 1858 IA. m. and
5.l5 Gas pm. arrive at Emmittsburg at
\ 25 and I % q. IN. and 34j 7.lJ p. m
Trains for Frederick will leave junction
at and a. NJ. and y. m.
Trains for York and Hanover, leaves
junction at a, IN and p. m.
BALTIMORE AND CUMBERLAND
VALLEY RAIL ROAD.
Trains South leave Wayneshoro Glj a, M
and so and 7.05 D. m. arriving at Edge
mont at $40 a. m. and 215 and $50 p. NJ
Trains North leave Edgemont at II .5S a.
tn. and 2 30 and 7.4S p. nl. and arrive at
Waynesboro at 1220,2.55 and 915 p. NJ.
I'M HOOD,
Gent Manager.
B.H GaiSwoLD.
Gcnl Ticket Agent
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-23

1t is a glorious evening in the month
of May; there are hustle and confusion
on the pier at Kingstowu. The even
ing sun is shining on the range of blue
mountains and making the deep blue
waters Of the bay glisten and sparkle
like diamonds, and the mail. boat is
stcaming IN, with the sunlight dane
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-06-23
RATES OF ADVERTISING

Job Work-CASH ON DELIVERY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-21
A Mexien Cemetery.
ICorr. Philadelphia Press.J

The cemetery of San Fernando is the
finest in the city. Here are the tombs
of Zaragoza, who persisted in the
memorable battle of the 9Th of May,
1866, and of Comonfort. Also there is
a magnificent monument erected over
the ashes of Benito Juarez, who once
filed the Office of president so effective
~, and who, during his administration,
banished the Jesuits, and cut streets
through some of the largest converts
that encountered this city. It was also
during the presidency of Juarez that
William Fl. Seward massed the rem
nants of the American army upon the
banks of the Rio Grande, and extended
a cordial invitation to the French to
evacnate Mexico, which they accepted
with little hesitation, leaving the IN
happy Macmillan to meet his fate.
The Juarez monument is a sort of
temple. built of stone, in the simple
style of Grecian architecture. Within a
colossal statue represents him as lying
in death, while Mexico, beautiful
woman, leans over him in q perfect
abandon of grief and despair. The fig
ures are exquisitely carved in the whit
est of marble, and the stern yet benig-
nant face of Juarez, with the chill
shadow of death lying upon the fea-
lures, appears as natural as if real;'
while the wild, despairing attitude of
the beautiful woman who holds her sad
vigil beside him is painfully true.
The arrangement of the cemetery at
San Fernando is very similar to that OF
the cemeteries in New Orleans. In all
of the four walls are ovens for the re-
ception of collins, and which are leased
for periods of five years. One thing
that struck me as most curious was that
some of the graves in the ground are
nothing but small, square, cemented
wells, in which the bodies are placed in
a standing position. One of these,
apparently very old, was open, for
what reason I cannot tell, and l, I'M
PEELED by curiosity, but at the same
time shivering with horror, ventured to
peep in. There was only a poor old
skeleton, with a few shreds of cloth
hanging here and there upon his bones;
his skull had tumbled off and lay moul-
dering between his feet. My curiosity
was settled. said nothing, but went
quietly home and had the nightmare.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-21
Picture in a Dead Eve.

All know that we see objects by
picture of them on the retina of the eye.
1t has been popular notion that the
last picture thus made remained after
death; and it has been surmised that it
might be possible to discover the MUIR
derer by his picture left on the retina of
his victim. It having been somewhat
recently proved that some sort of pic
ture can thus be permanently produced,
the question in respect to the murderer
has been again raised. DR.. W. G.
Ayers has given much attention to the
subject, having experimental on more
than sthousand rabbits-some living
and some dead-in the laboratory of
Prof. Kuene, of Heidelberg, Germany.
The head of the animal having been
cut off ia dark room and covered with
dark cloth, is placed in box with the
open eye towards pane of glass in the
top, ON which dark stripes are painted.
This is exposed to the sun for two or
three minutes; after which the eyes are
removed from the head; the front half
cut off, and the retinal portion put into
alum water for five or six hours-these
operations being performed under the
sodium light.
Then the retina having been gently
removed from the bottom of the eye and
brought into the daylight, is found to
present beautiful picture of the stripes
on the top of the box. The same result
is reached with living animal. The
image remains--in the latter case, if the
animal is Immediately killed-untl
putrefaction has set in.
But after the more careful expert
ments for the purpose, he found it i'm
possible to produce picture of human
being that could be recognized as even
intended for a picture; and his conclu-
sion is sit is utterly idle to look for the
picture of a mans face, or of the sur
roundings, on the retina of person who
has met with sudden death, even un-
der the most favorable circumstances"
AMONG the supernatural powers with
which the imagination of jealous Nor
mons still invest their bishops is that of
quoting vicious horses and inducing
balky ones to move on by the laying on
of hands. Great amusement was recent
ly caused in a street of Salt Lake City
by the performance of balky horse,
whose owner had hired bishop tor So
to reconcile the beast to his work. The
imposition seemed to be successful at
first, and the GENTLE spectators were dis
comfted. But presently the animal
stopped again just long enough to kick
the wagon into kindling wood, and then
darted down the street with nothing but
the shafts behind him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-21
THE HOME DOCTOR.
HICCOUGHS.


DR.. M. S. Leslie, of Lexington, Ky..
says that the best remedy for ordinary
hiccoughs is about twenty-five grains of
ordinary table salt placed in the mouth,
and swallowed with sip of water.
wHooPING COUGH.
Roasted lemon is said to subdue the
whooping cough very effectually. It is
prepared as follows: Roast a lemon with
out burning it. When hot, cut and
squeeze out the juice upon sugar Give
teaspoonful when the cough is trouble
some. This is said to be a ''sure cure"
for any kind of cough.
AN ANTIDoTE AGAINST INFECTION.
"Food and Health " recommends, as
an antidote against infection Gin small
pox, scarlet fever, and diphtheria) the
fumes of boiling malt vinegar. It is
claimed that "they dispel infectious par
ticles rapidly and kill their virulence,
particularly If used in time Where
these fumes are used windows and
doors should be closed and not opened
for about twenty minutes. After this
time the fresh air can be freely admitted.
When these fumes are used repeatedly
disease will assuredly be kept off. !"
FOR CANCER.
Gather wood-sorrel when in blossom
CHAT bearing blue flower is better than
the yellow fowered); pound and press
out the juice; put it in plate and cover
the whole plate with glass; set it in the
sun until a paste is formed; then cork it
tightly in vial. When applied, it
should be spread on cloth or wash
leather, and placed over the cancer only
in the daytime, so that the patient may
sleep. If properly gathered, prepared
and applied, it will, it is asserted, draw
the cancer out in about four days.
Meantime the patient should drink much
yellow-dock tea.-NeaD York Times.
BURNS AND sCALDs.
-Four years since (Sept. IT'D the Amer
lean Agriculturist recommended the use
of bicar Donate of soda, that is the COM
mon cooking soda, for most kind of
burns. Since then frequent experiments
and observations, the opinions of physi-
clans, and the best Medical Journals,
have more than confirmed all we then
said AS burns and scalds are always
liable to occur, and as this remedy,
though simple, has proved to be extra
uoCIuI, ~ SuOu1u 10 uACu LII
the mind of every one. The soda, and
the carbonic acid SO readily set at liberty
from it, have anassthetic, antiseptic, and
disinfectant properties highly ben
efcial for burns. For slight burns cover
all the injured parts with layer of pow
dered soda. For deeper burns, but
where the skin is not broken, dip linen
rags in a solution made by dissolving
about one-third of an ounce of the soda
in pint of water; lay the rags on and keep
them moist with the solution. For very
severe burns, followed by suppuration
formation of pus), apply the rags in the
same way, keeping them moist; but
frequently exchange them when dry for
fresh ones, and carefully wash off with
the soda solution, any matter that has
accumulated underneath, so that it may
not be absorbed into and poison the
blood. Leading European medical jour
mails give numerous instances in which,
by the above treatment, extensive burns
of very severe character have healed
speedily, leaving little scar
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-21
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1881.
VIDAR THE SILENT.
BY FRANCES M. MACE.

When the last bird iutters southwark
And the sunlight fainter glows,
And into the dim November
pensive stiffness flows;
When the mountain SUBMITS wrap them
In robes of brown and gold,
think of the Norsemens Vidar,
The silent god of old.
He dwells IL the boundless forest,
In painless wilds unknown,
He loves the breeZe-rocked prairie,
And the mountains are his own.
In the bloom of joyful summer
He shuns the haunts of men,
But he comes with the days of darkness
To look on the world again,
On the chill and desolate seashore
Tie waves their tumult cease;
The rivulets know his football
And tremble into peace.
The wind steals into the forest,
The tall trees watchful stand,
And the stars hang mute and breathless
AS he roams the leafless land.
No voice nor speech has Vidar,
And his features no man knows;
But he lays his hand on the heartstrings
And wonderful music flows;
AS if the reverberatons
OF long and sorrowful past,
Were slowly ascending and blending
With the peace that shall come at last.
Thus vidar the Silent passes
Over the worlds vide space,
Giving to all who greet him
One beautiful hour of grace.
Then welcome the songless branches,
Welcome the darkened daysl
There shall be light on the shadows,
And in the silence, praise.
N. Y. Journal Of Commerce.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-21
LITTLE ONES CHRISTMAS EVE.
BY LILLE E. BARR.

Mother, wash me clean tonight,
Wash my little hands all white;
Lay in curls my soft, brown hair,
See my cheeks are rosy fair.
Make me pure and sweet to sight,
For the Christ Child comes tonight,
Wash me clean from head to feet,
Snowy night dress, fresh and sweet,
1 will say my prayer and rest,
With my hands crossed on my breast.
Perhaps the Christ Child, on his way,
By my little bed will stay.
Mother, pardon me, ask,
Naughty words and sighted task;
Let me go to bed tonight
Pure and sweet and snowy white,
Then the Christ Child, on his way,
BY my little bed may stay.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-21

THE highest speed made in canceling
letter stamps by hand has been 24O
minute.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-10-15

sale. For the elderly man that he is,
his carriage and activity are remark
able. He uses no glasses to aid his
eyes,
Weaternport and Piedmont were
both we'll represented this week at
tie Baltimore Oriole Festival, and
some of our friends will be found at
the Yorktown Centennial too.
Mr.. William H, Gilbert, a prolni-
nent merchant Of Piedmont, is lying
quite i'll, and has been so since the
latter part of last week.
In the way Of accidents We have
two to chronicle this week: On Sat
urday last son of Mr.. Hartman
Brown, of Westernport, aged about 9
years, fell from a tree while ont gath
ering nuts and severely sprained his
wrist. Sunday evening, Joseph Rex
road, son Of Rev. Mr.. R9xroad, tell
from a swing and bruised his head
and face to such an extent that he
laid unconscious for several hours.
He is doing quite well at present.
ECURB.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-10-15
DOWN THE CREEK.

WEsTERNpoRT MD, Oct. IL, 1881.
To the MINING JOURNAL:
Westernport seems determined to
have an efficient fire department in
its midst. A called meeting of the
citizens was held Saturday evening
last at the Council Chamber, at which
were some fifty or more of the resi-
dents of the town. Mr.. M. @. Fuller
presided and Mr.. Michael Ahern
acted as secretary. The whole matter
was discussed informally and resulted
in the appointment of Messrs. Charles
Pagenhardt, O. F. McAleer, James
Right, James Hughes and Capt. Mans
field as committee on organization
to prepare constitution, bylaws, &C.,
for the government Of a company
when formed. This committee will
report at an adjourned meeting to he
held next Saturday evening. The
citizens have lately built secure
frame engine-house and now desire 20
have some system in the control Of
matters.
Madame Mathilde Egberta and
company are booked for the Pied
mont Opera House, Thursday, the Goth
inst, where they will give a vocal and
instrumental concert, assisted by some
of our local talent it is said.
We have had oentenarisn among
us the past week-James Layton
"Old Jimmy Layton" as he is called.
He claims to be l13 years Of age
having been born, he says, on the
18th day of April, l76s, in one of the
northeast counties of Maryland. He
came to this art Of the county when
about 20 years Of age. He lives some
distance from town and busies him.
self in making hickory brooms, which
he brings into town and offers for
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-10-15
CORRESPON D EN- C E
CALEDOHIAN GA MES.
Homecoming, Oct. II, 1881

Homecoming, Oct. II, 1881.
To the MINING JOURNAL:
The Caledonian Club of Georges
Greek will hold their fall games in
Homecoming on the 22d inst. The ret
proceeds will be given to the people
who suffered by the late fire. No
pains will be spared by ths Club and
its officers 10 make it success the
prizes may not lie so numerous as al
our previous sports but they will,
nevertheless, be we'll worth contest
ing for. We expect also to have with
us some Of the best public speakers in
the county. AS it is a charitable
affair we hope that not only tha PEG.
pie generally but that coal mine and
railroad superintendent will do what
they can to assist US in the good work
CALIFORNIAN.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-10-15

mented, more honored than any Of
the nations dead heroes-even more
i.tn.nied :. was his predecessor,
the immortal Abraham Lincoln, The
names of these two poor but illu trioug
and talented heroes shall live until
time shall be no more. In closing |
will say that | think I have shown
you that talent is more powerful than
circumstance.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-10-15

In Justice to all concerned, gentle
men, give your nominees of all parties
a chance; that is, don't measure them
alone by the evil things, real and
supposed, that they have done, or
will do if elected.
It would be far more just to look
for and vote in the sense of reward
ing them for the good they have done
for themselves and their fellows. Be-
sides, while by implication the evil
"that men do lives after them," it ia
proverbial only Of the good" More
over, it is very probable many of us
will be alive and we'll after the cleo
ton, and, whatever the result, there
should be as few reproaches of con-
science and qualifications Of sentiment
as possible. If posterity had measur-
ed George Washington by the detrac-
ton which prevailed in his day he
would never have been embalmed in
American history as the Father of
his Country" In our time let US con-
ceive if we can a collection of all the
evil things said and written of Gen.
Garfield before the last election, and
place by its side similar compilation
Of the good since. What humiliat-
ing contrast Under similar circum-
stances the aama could have been
said of Gen. Hancock.
Hence, detraction may do its dir
test work, but its triumphs over re-
spectacle men are of necessity short.
lived; such men live after, chiefly for
the good they have done. 1t is hap
PLY in the constitution Of human ma
ture this should beso.
So far as the editor of this paper is
concerned this is no plea for leniency
no bid for soft treatment. 1t is, how
ever, demand for j,lstice-no less for
others than himself. 1t is, moreover,
call for decent, amicable contest,
as against one of dirt and SANDER
that the men elected may owe their
preferment to something higher than
the dement's of their adversaries-
to something better than the claims
of inferior rascality.
Now, then, study, first, whose re-
cord, public and private, is most en-
titled to your endorsement, and, Sec
ondly, who is best situated and dis
posed to serve the people most eff
GENTLY. Then vote accordingly.