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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1882-10-05

DRAGON FLIEs.-The much abused
dragon flies says writer, are perfect.
ly harmless to human beings; they
neither bite nor sting, but destroy vast
quantities Of mosquitoes, flea and 9th
er Insects, They can he brought into
The house to eaten al,a and mosquitoes
which duty they perform if nrmoIest
ed. While in tie larvD state they per.
form the same good work.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1882-10-05
A Norrp but UNTITLED WOMAN

Mrssrs. Et!ffo-s.-
The above Is good likcncs1 of Mrs I-.'lA r. Fink.
ham, of Lynn Mass who above all ot er human beings
may 10 truthfully called the "ncar Friend Of Wonan"
as some Of her Correspondents Lore to call her sho
T. psaously devoted to her work .h'h IA tho outcome
q. y ltfe-etidy, and IN Obliged - frrp nix lady
assistants help her answorthc large Correspondence
which daily pours In upon her each barring It's special
burden Of suffering, or Joy ct releaHe from IT, Her
Vegetable Compound Is a medicine for good and not
evil purposes I havo personally Investigated 1t and
am satisfied Of tho truth OF this.
On account of ita proven norris Is recommended
md prescribed by tho best physicians in ths country
One says, at work. like charm and much
min. II will euro entirely thc worst form Of falling
Of tho uterus Leucorrhoa, irregular and painful
Monsruation, nil Ovarian Troubles, Inflammation and
liberation FoodingH, al poplncemcn.s and the con-
seauent spinal weak ness and is especially adapted to
the Change Of Life"
It per1neates every portion OF tho systc snd gives
now lifo and vgor. It removes fintnoss, hatGlenry
destroys all craving for stmulants and relieves weak
ness of tho stomach. II cures Heating Hoadecies,
Nervous FROST ration, General Debility, gleepcssness
Depression and Indigestion. That feeling OF bearing
down. causing PAIN weight nod back"cho, Is always
permanently cured by It's usa IL VIII ut all Tines ana
under nil circumstances act IN harmony with tho law
| that governs the female system.
only g. per bottle six for s. and Is sold by
druggists Any advice required ns 10 special cases. aod
tho Of many who have been restored to perfect
health by tho Of tho Vegetable Compound, can be
obtained by addressing Mrs p, with stamp for reply,
! at her homo In Lynn, Mass.
For Kidney Complaint Of either Sex this compound Ii
unsurpassed as abundant testimonials show.
"Mrs Pinkham's Liver Pills." aays one writer, "erc
the best In the world for tho Of Constipation
Biliousness and Torpidity Of the liver. Her Blood
Purifier works wonders In its special limo and bids fair
to equal the Compound in its popularity ....
All must respect her Angel OF Mercy whose sole
--nbtion l., to do good TO o.herB
Philadelphia. In, % Mrs. A, N, D.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1882-10-05

Inv1oN .on FRMKL.S. Dissolve )
grains Of bornx in 5 drachms Of rose
water aul orange flower water; it is a
very SIMPLE aul harmless remedy
Some ladies use pure g'ycerlne ahd
and rose water. Arpv each receip:
at night and siloW 1t to dry.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1882-10-05
CUCUMBER PICKLEs.-To 100 small

CUCUMBER PICKLEs.-To 100 small
pickles put pint Of salt in one gallon
Of water; let 1t come to a boil, then
ponr it over the pickles, and let them
remain in it for three days. Then
take them ont md ru, them in cold
water for three or four hours. after
which wash them oft again and wipe
them dry, Then put them in your jar.
put layer OF pickles; put grape
leaves between each layer Of pickn s
add your specs, etc, according to taste
then boil enough vinegar to cover
your pickles and pour it over then
put a small piece Of alum in each II
of pickles.
CIDER is selling for SG n barrel in
lIapeIstuWn.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1882-10-05

lex, BurTEENILE. There is no
healthier drink than bu'termIIk, but
it must be the creamy rich butter Ia Tx
to be good, l.. should St.rd on the zee
10 cool, though il very ''vh and thick
4 it,tle ice In 1t Is an Improvement.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-20
USEFUL HINTS.

In removing grease spots from carpets,
make lather of hard soap; use only
cold, soft water and rub the soap from
the carpet with clean dampened cloth.
If you have screw rllsted into wood,
on it little kerosene, and let it remain.
In little while it will penetrate the
interstices SO the screw can be easily
started.
NEVER set the lamp upon red table
cover if you can not find time to make
green lamp mat, put piece of green
cardboard under the lamp and you will
find the reflection upon your work much
more agreeable to the eyes than that
from the red cover.
The little boxes of thin wood which
are used to carry butter or lard in, when
covered with cambria or silk, make pretty
work-boxes. Small peach baskets, paint
ed and lined with bright color, are
ornamental and convenient, besides
affording the satisfaction which comes
from making something from nothing.
To MAKE lavender water: Best English
oil of lavender, four drachms; oil Of
cloves, half a drachm; musk, five grains;
best spirits of wine, six ounces. Mix
the oil of lavender with little of the
spirit first, then add the other ingredi-
ents, and let it stand, being kept well
corked for at the least two months before
it is used, shaking it frequently.
A LADY writes to a contemporary as
follows: A wing for brushing the smoke
from lamp chimneys and the cinders from
the burners is very convenient; they re-
move all the grease, and there viii ben
drops standing upon the chimneys, like
water on ducks back, and so Will need
no wiping, which is saving Of time; a
chimney, as you all know, needs SO much
wiping after one commences. I wash
mine with soap, to remove al grease, il
the dish water; before / put In my
dishes rinse in the rinsing water and all
is dore. Soap never has made my Chin
neys brittle, perhaps it is because it is
removed quickly; I never have found
that soap made glass brittle.
AMMONIA is very useful. It cleans
gentlemen's coat-collars and felt hats
nicely. Dilute with water one-half, use
cloth same color, rub well, using sew
eral clean cloths if very much soiled. A
few drops in abath water, especially il
hard water, is refreshing and purifying.
1t cleans glassware, silverware, windows,
paints and bottles beautifully and easily.
1t takes up the grease spots from the
doors. It is good for stimulast to
ho1se-plants; one teaspoonful to one
gallon of water once week. Put a few
drops in basin of water, wash your
hair brushes in it, and see what it is good
for. It is good for catarrhal cold, and
sti1gs of insects. Inhale for colds, aud
apply to affected part in stings.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-20
Do Robins Get intoxicated.

!. New York sporting paper some
time since stated that the robin does
not show himself much in Southern lat
itudes until the berry of the China tree
is ripe, and then partakes of it literally,
becomes intoxicated from the alcoholic
quality of the berry, and often falls to
the ground in an unconscious state.
The Atlanta Constitution defends the
bird against this SANDER. as follows ::
Observation has convinced us that the
antics OF the robins are the result of
sLffocation, and not intoxication. The
conformation of the birds neck is such
that food must pass directly across the
windpipe. to reach its destination, and
ID the case OF china berry this Journey
is rather troublesome to the bird. The
berry lodges against the windpipe, and
the attempts to swallow it result In suf-
location. It is then the brd falls from
the tree, and his efforts to swallow the
berry have the appearance Of drunken
ness. Generally the bird RECEIVERS, but
sometimes it is choked to death. The
suffocated birds may be relieved by
merely pressing the berry past the wind
pipe.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-20
The TrisIing Young LADY.

Miss Augustine Snivil is a young lady
yet in her teens, and possessed of great
personal beauty, of which she is well
aware. She is not deficient intellect,
although the natural powers of her mind
have been sadly weakened by the petty,
trifing pursuits of her life. Balls, par
ties. theaters and operas occupy her en-
tire thoughts when she has not on hand
some Irritation to displace them for a
time. She has never laid up store of
knowledge of any kind, and as nature
abhors vacuum her head is crammed
with bits of trashy novels, scraps of 10
mantle sentiment, and all such weakly
accessories that go to form and complete
the character of the trifer. Her affec-
tons are easily won, because, placing
very little value upon them herself,
she Is ready to present them to the first
fool who asks them, and as ready to
take them away to bestow them on a
second who may apply for them. Hav-
ing no principle of integrity In her char
acter, the violation of her word. howev-
er solemnly pledged, forms no bar to her
in the affairs and offices of love. She
VIII pledge her heart to half dozen at
q time, and when circumstances happen
to expose the duplicity of her conduct
she affects surprise that all her admirers
were not aware that she was funning all
the time.
The best and soundest-hearted man
may be deceived by the Establishments
of such girl. and really feel true and
honest attachment for her. The discov-
cry of such passion in any of her adj
mlrers is rare sport for her, and she car
ries on the war of the feelings with con-
summate skill, until she has got the
poor fellow into the condition of slave,
to use for her nlirth and laughter. Of
the two, though flushed with triumph,
we pity the deceiver more than the de-
ceived. He has only had the weakness
to betray an honest devotion: she has
the audacity to exhibit, without a blush,
the utter lack of moral principles and
integrity of character. Happy is the
man who escapes the snares of such q
being.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-20
AR Accommodating Judge.

1t was very considerate OF Judge Par
ker TO do an act of courtesy to a young
lady in Indiana, during recent trial for
divorce that came before him. The case
seemed to be quite clear and simple, and
he was about to order decree, when he
noticed the daughter of one Of the par
ties, and requested her to come forward,
take the stand, and be sworn. He asked
her a few unimporant questions and
granted the divorce. At the dinner Ia
BILE one of the counsel asked the Judge
if it was necessary that the young lady
should testify. Well, 10" said the
Judge, smiling, "but 1 saw that she had
new bonnet, and was striving to show
it, and 1 concluded to give her better
opportunity by putting her on the
stand. "--HGrper.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-20

meal will ado other qualities so as to
give some variety but these two foods
may be improved by adding others, SO
as to give more variety. If dairymen
should grind half corn and half oats to.
gether, or even one bushel of oats with
two bushels of corn, it would decidedly
improve the ration. Oats are excellent
for milk. 1t will also be an improve
ment to mix fifty pounds of bran or
wheat middlings with 100 pounds of corn
meal. 1t should always be borne in
mind that the greater the variety in the
food of the COW the better.
CULTURE OF CABBAGE.-Untl recently
cabbages have been more easily raised
than almost any garden crop. Since the
advent of the imported cabbage insect,
however, their production has been very
difficult. During the past year the market
has been very poorly supplied with cab
bage, although large quantities have
been imported. Sauerkraut has also
been brought from Germany to supply
the demand. Persons who live IN local
tiles that have not been visited by the
cabbage insect will find this a very
profitable crop to raise. Cabbages are
easily shipped, and are very certain to
command good prices. The demand for
them is large in all towns having an ex-
tensive German population. SSauerkraut
is now a regular article of commerce,
and can be advantageously manufactured
in places where the cabbages are raised
and sent to market in barrels. Various
means have been employed for killing
the cabbage insect, but the employment
of any Of them is attended with consid-
cradle expense and difficulty. Prof.
Cyrus Thomas, State Entomologist OF
Illinois, does not think it pays to try to
kill the cabbage insect with hot water OF
by means of any Of the poison in general
use. He recommends raising the crop
In time to have it mature before the cab
bage fly appears. He would not restrict
the crop to early varieties, but would
plant the seed of late varieties in hot
beds and cold frames. transplant as soon
as the soil and atmosphere are sufficient
" warm, and hasten the growth as fast
as possible by careful cultivation. That
a good crop of cabbage can be raised in
this way with less trouble than is ex-
perieDced in fighting insects is quite GER
tain but the difficulty appears to be in
preserving them for use in the fall and
winter. Cabbages are chiefly in demand
quite late in the season, after other
vegetables have chad their day." IT
may be practical to preserve them in
deep pits.-Chicago Times.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-20
COMFORTABLY FIXED.

Before the war there were very few
men in the United States worth over
$5,0OO,0O0. Most of Stewards property
was acquired during and after the war.
Most of the men now worth $1O,000,O00
and upward were considered poor and
honest twenty-five years ago. To-day
W. Fl. Vanderbilt has $65.00O, 900 in
United States bonds, and he is reported
to hold some $50, 100000 in New York
Central and Hudson River stock, $780,
600, 600 more in other railroads in this
and other States, and vast amount Of
valuable real estate in this city.
His property cannot amount to less
than $500, OOO, 900, and probably is near
er $3O0,000,00O than the former sum.
He is without doubt the richest man on
the globe to-day. He could buy any of
the Rothschilds, and still be the richest
man IL the world. And unlike the rich
men of England-the Dukes of Bedford,
Westminster, Argyll and Buccleuh, who
inherited their great estates-Vander-
bits property has been accumulated In
two generations, and most of it within
thirty years. The case stands without a
parallel in history.
1t is singular list of names that fol-
low that of Vanderbilt in this catalogue.
We take each at his reputed valuation
Jay Gould, 100000, 600; Mackey, $780,
900, goo; Crocker, S50,000,00 John
Rockefeller, OF the Standard Oil Compa-
ny, $40, 100000; @. P. Huntington,
800, 100000; d. o. Mills, $4,000, 900
Senator Fair, $50, 900, 600; ex-Gov. STAN
ford. $40, 100000; Russell Sage, $15,-
100000; j. r. Keene, $15,OOO,0OO; S.
j. Tlden, S15,OOO,O0O; E. D. Morgan,
$4,000, GOO; Samuel Sloan, $4,000, 600;
Commodore Garrison, $4,000, 600; Cy-
rus W. Field, $lO,OOO,OOO; Hugh j.
Jewett, S5.O00,O00; Sidney Dillon, S.
100000; David Dows, $5,000,OOO; J.
Delaware, 100000; John W. Gar.
rett, $1,000, 900; w. W. Astor, s., OOO,-
600.
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How An EDITOR COT his REQUEST

HOW IN EDITOR GOT his REQUEST
It will be remembered that Mrs.
Bourne, of Boston, bequeathed to her
young relative, Mr.. Allen Thorndike
Rice, the editor of the North american
Reviea0, the sum of $500, 600, besides
one-third interest in the residue of the
estate, each part of which is valued at
about the same amount as the bequest
to the young editor.
The circumstances which brought
about the bequest are quite interesting,
the following being the main points:
Mrs. Bourne was, previous to her mar
riage with Mr.. Bourne, widow named
Thorndike. BY her first husband she
had three daughters, two of whom sur
vive her and are now abroad, both hav-
ing married aliens-one the Count de
Sartiges, formerly the French Minister
at Washington, and the other NJ. de
Banuelos. The third daughter was the
mother of Mr.. Allen Thorndike Rice,
and died soon after his birth. In course
of time Mrs. Thorndike became widow,
and subsequently married Mr.. Bourne,
wealthy bachelor Of Boston. To this
proposed union Mrs. Thorndike's two
daughters were violently opposed. Their
expostulations were, however, in vain.
After the marriage of their mother to
Mr.. Bourne their treatment of that gen.
tleman was anything but Of filial char
acter. They snubbed him upon every
possible occasion, and it became evident
to MIR. Bourne's friends that he was
much panied thereat. But the affection
which they lacked for him was more
than made up by the devotion of Mr..
Allen Thorndiae Rice, who treated the
old gentleman with marked respect and
disinterested affection. This was not
lost upon Mr.. Bourne, who frequently,
in conversation with his wife, expressed
determination to do something for his
young friend. He did not do so direct
ly, however, but left it for Mrs. Bourne.
At his death his property, valued at
about half million, was left to Mrs.
Bourne. That lady, desiring to carry
out the wishes of her husband, left to
young Rice the value of the estate left
her by MIR. Bourne. and in dividing ker
own property gave to each of her two
surviving daughters one-third, and tc
Mr.. A. I. Rice she bequeathed the other
share, which would have been his moth.
er's had she lived
1t is, therefore, apparent that the two
surviving daughters have not been dealt
with unjustly, and there is good reason
for believing that they themselves are o.
that opinion.-Neo0 York World.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-20
GOSSIP FOR THE LADIES.
The Telephone Girl.

/ stood by the Blake Transmi.ter,
For the telephone bell had rung,
and over the wire q sound came
AS though a maiden sung
A musical tone quite familiar.
Her voice had often heard,
For, in answering daily telephone calls,
We had interchenged many word.
Have you never received letter,
And paused ere breaking the seal,
AS you thought concerning the tidings,
What the contents might reveal?
Did not longing possess you
To know what was really within,
Yet to avail of that knowledge
You seemed in 10 haste to begin?
In come such manner tarried
At the end OF our ~ ephone wire,
Then at last, mastering courage sufficient,
Began at once to inquire:
Well, halioo well, what is wanted?o
IT seemed at least all 1 could do;
When quick IN return came the message.
HailoOi well, hailco; who are your"
"Why, 1 am 'forty-eight,'" I responded.
"You called only moment or two"
"' Forty-eight,' she repeated in answer,
"Wel, surely I don't wish for you"
1 was giving my telephone number,
AS found on the company's page,
But fear. from her hasty answer,
She thought was giving my age.
Alesi that the blow cane so sudden;
l received it bewildered, alone
As the consciousne dawned there upon ne
rejected by telephone
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-20

done!
Suddenly, from out the crowd, sprunga
slender, boyish form.
Judge Walton beheld the movement,
and knew the boy. Alas! he could save
her if he would, but would he? A great
fear smote his heart as he remembered
the cruel words he had that day spoken
to this same boy.
Every nook and corner IN the house
was familiar to Frank. One glance up
at Elsie, and his resolution was formed.
Springing quickly around the corner of
the house, he entered side door.
One deafening shout went up from
the lips of the people, then solemn
silence fell on the waiting, breathless
crowd.
At last the Judge behe]d the boys
form darby outlined beside his dar-
lng's at the window. He saw him catch
her up in his arms, and saw Elsie clasp
her chubby hands around his neck, and
then the proud, stern Judge was praying
praying to the God he had spurned all
his Gfe-casting away the mantle of
sef-esteem and bowling in deep repent
ance and supplication in that moment Of
awful suspense.
After reaching Elsie, Frank started to
return the way he came, but the flames
had cnt ofretreat in that direction, and,
turning, he sped up another fight of
stairs, opened a little window and sprang
out on the roof of the west wing.
Slowly and carefully he climbed over
the roof until he reached the covering Of
a porch.
A hundred hands were lifted through
smoke and flame to him. He handed
down the sobbing child, and then the
weak hands relaxed their grasp, the
dizzy brain reeled, the feet grew uncer-
tain, a misstep, sudden crash, and
they drew the brave, unconscious boy
away from the burning building, not q
moment too soon, for Judge Walton's
beautiful home lay there a lurid wreck
before them.
The next morning, as Frank lay in
bed, weak and pale, all his bright brown
hair gone, and his mother bathing his
poor, burned hands with her tears, there
came rap at the door.
When she had opened it, a gentleman
entered, saying that Judge Walton had
requested him to call and make inQui
ries respecting Franks injuries.
After he had done his errand, he rose
to go, handing Mrs. Rea letter, at the
same time laying package on Frank:
pillow.
After he had gone she opened the let
ter and read, in the Judges trembling
hand:
DEAR MADAM The noble conduct c. YOU
son last night in risking his life to gave tina
| which was dearer than anything on earth t
ME, was such that / can find no words Will
which to express my feelings. The debt @
gratitude l owe him can never be- Cancelled bu
humbly beg the privilege Of bearing the ex
pense of his education. which favor =! nope anS
trust you will grant.
Respectfully yours, JUDGE WALTON.
On opening the package, she foun'
the mortgage which had cost them g
many heartaches.
Turning away MS head to hide iii
falling tears, Frank Inurmured
"God does care, mother. and HI
ways are the best after all. "-Goldei
Days.
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WHO WE'RE THE MOUND-BUILDERSq

WHO WE'RE THE MOJND-BUTLDERS?
DIR. ". De Haas, after careful ex-
animation of the supposed connection
between the "mound- builders" and the
ancient races of Mexico, has come to the
conclusion that it does not exist. He
considers that the former people were
but little advanced beyond the modern
Indians, but that they were different.
In the discussion that followed the read
ing of DR.. De Haas paper in the Amer
lean Association, Judge Henderson OBJ
iected to the term mound-builder," as
one that conveyed false idea. There
is no evidence, he said. which will justi-
fy us in separating the ancient and more
modern races, not single feature pecul-
lar to the so-called mound-builders. The
speaker had started out in the study of
American archaeology with the impress
sion that these people were distinct and
separate from the Indians, but he had
been compelled by the force of facts to
relinquish the theory. It was improper
to talk about these people as mysterious,
for they were no more mysterious than
the Shawnees, the Natchez, the Tensas
and other tribes. The cloth found In
their works was like that made by every
tribe from the lakes to the gulf, even
less fine than some, and their pottery
was no better. In short, the speaker
said, in his opinion the mound builders
were the ancestors of the Indians. -
Popular Science Monthly.
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OUR LITTLE FOLKS.
Ealiny,e Fairies.

Eanny,e Fairies.
at wonder,n said blue-eyed Fanny,
"How all the tiny buds know
Winter is gone and spring is here,
Waiting for them to grow!
"a ont you believe that the fairies
Whisper the news in the night,
And, for love of them, the blossoms
Open their eyes to the hght?"
"Yes, little Fan-and the fairies
That wake all the early flowers
Are the bright, warm April sunbeams,
And the gentle April showers!"