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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1882-05-25
fi4fion.
Death of the Old Wife.

She had lain all day in stupor,
breathing with heavily .labored breatl
but as the sun sank to rest in the fat
off Western sky, and the red glow
on the wall Of the room faded into
dense shadows, she awoke and called
feebly to her aged partner, who was
sitting motionless by the bedside; he
bent over his dying wife and took her
wan, wrinkled hand IN his.
"Is it night?" she asked in tremn'
lous tones, looking at him with eyes
that saw not.
"Yes," he answered, softly. 1T is
growing dark"
Where are the children ?" she que
rled, "are they all in?'
Poor old man How could he an.
swer her the children who had
slept for long years in the old church
yard-who had outived childhood
and borne the heart and burden of
the day, and, growing old, had lain
down the cross and gone to wear the
crown, before the old father and
mother had finished their sol ourn.
"The children are SAFE answered
the old man, tremuously; "don t think
of them, Janet, think ofyourseIl; does
the way seem da,k?'
MY trust is in Thee; let me never
be confounded. What does it matter
if the way is dark
I'D rather walk with God in the
dark than walk alone in the light.
I'D rather walk with Him by faith
than walk alone by sight.
John, where's little Charlie?" she
asked, her mind was again in the past.
The grave dust of twenty years had
lain on Charles S golden hair, but the
mother had not forgotten him The
old man patted her cold hands, hand
that had labored so hard that they
were scanned and wrinkled and cal
loused with years Of toll, and the wed
ding ring was worn 10 meer thread
of gold--and then he pressed his thin
lips and cned. She had encouraged
and strengthened him in every trial
of life. Why, what woman she had
been What a leader in Israel ! AL
ways with the gift prayer or service
They had stood at many death-b bed
together--closed the eyes of loved
ones, and then sat down with the Bi,
ble between them to read the promls-
es. Now she was about to cross the
dark river alone.
And it was strange and sad to the
old man, and the yellow haired grand
daughter left them to hear her bah.
bic Of walks in the woods; of gather
ing May flowers. and strolling with
john Of petty household cares that
she had always put down with a
strong, resolute hand; Of wedding
feasts and death bed triumphs; and
when at midnight, she heard the
bridegroom S voice, and the old man
bending over her, cried pitlfully and
the young grand daughter kissed hel
pale brow, there was solemn Joy II
her voice as she spoke the names o.
her children one by one, as if she
saw them with immortal eyes, anc
with one glad smile put on immortal
ity. They led the old man sobblne
away and when he saw her again the
glad morning sun was shining; the
cir was jubilant with the song Of the
birds, and she lay asleep on the coucf
under the north window where he hac
seen her so often lie down to res
while waiting for the Sabbath bell
And she wore the same best black sill
and the string of gold beads about be
thin neck and the folds OF white tulle
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1882-05-25
Shortened Life in the Human
Race

Shortened Life in the Human
Race.
The maturity of man, calculated by
the completed condition Of the skele
ton, is twenty-one years. Twenty-one
years multiplied by fve-lO5 years
is therefore the natural duration oi
man on this estimate, and, with Ger.
tain natural limited range, may be &C
cepted as the true and full duration
But when the actual value of life is
taken it is found to present, in this
country, an average OF forty-two years
so that there are grand agencies at
work which are reducing the natural
life to a very low value. If the en-
quirer enters further into the matter
he will observe that the grand agen-
cies leading to this reduced value of
life must be in some way removable,
because they are not always in action
to reduce every form Of life to the
same level of duration. He will dis
cover that domestic animals which
surround us, if we do not kill them
outright by hard labor, privation and
exposure to the vicissitudes Of seasons
are so much longer lived tnan we are,
that they exist practically, to their
full term with as much exactitude as
we exist to the first Of our second
stage IF existence. Or, to put the
matter in another light, he will dis
cover that is our lower domestic an
imals were to die in the same ratio
that we die, their duration Of life as it
is now known, would be reduced
nearly to half what it is. The dog
would have an average term OF eight
wears, and other animals 81 irnllar re-
luced term Of life. Such observations
AS these will lead the sanitarian to
readily find a uniform object in his
labor. He will ask what is the rea
son why man, who holds the know
edge and skill above the brute crea
tion, should have SO little control over
his destiny that he cannot control il
in respect to health and life as we'll as
the interior creature which, compared
with hi nself, has neither reason nor
skill He will wonder in vain so long
as he looks simply at the general fact,
He will not wonder at all when he
proceeds to analysis Of all the details
upon which that general fact depends
In the first place he will learn from
an analysis Of the data he may collect
that man is the subject of many more
diseases than the inferior animals are;
that he suffers from certain diseases Of
mental organization superior altogeth-
er to theirs, and from which diseases
they are exempt that he suffers from
some diseases sprlnging FROM human
vices from which the lower animals
are also exempt that ne suffers from
some contagious diseases faom which
they are exempt; that lie suffers from
some diseases connecte! with indus
trial pursuits from which they are ex-
empt; that he suffers from indulgence
in certain Injuries of deadly kind
from which they are exempt; that he
suffers from various accidents from
which they are exempt; that he Suliers
from hereditary taints of diseases from
which they are exempt.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1882-05-25
EMMITTSBURG ROAD.

Trains south will leave Emnlttsburg at
$50, q. m. and 30 p. m, arriving at Rocky
Ridge at 8 90 a. m. and 4 90 p. N. Trans
north will leave Rocky Ridge at 10 Oh Il. IN.
and % p m, arriving at Emmittsburg mt
10 30 q. IN. aud & so p. III.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1882-05-25
CHANGE OF TIME,
WESTERN MARYLAND R. ROAD
rzn --.y -.s-f---s=-77 -.st1ts7.7sst-1
I..aise ee.,.-...s2its zfz:s. ia:i......s.z:s.
Nn and after Thursday Dec. I, 1891, Pa
Osengcr Trains will run as follows:
LEAVE MECHANICSTOWN

For Baltimore and Westminster at
and l0a. m, and 80 p m. For Hagers-
town and WiliamSport at 10 20 II. m and
81 p. m. For Blue Ridge on Saturday
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1882-05-25

about the subject except this, that
woman has sacred right to the re-
spect of man. We think the majority
Of men have a natural instinct in that
direction. Let woman see that the
charm be not dissolved by an act of
hers. Let her scorn to descend a
step ben her level. Let her car
ry herself loftilv.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1882-05-25
ARRIVE MECHAN1CSTOWN

From Baltimore and Westminster at II 20
n m.. and 6 81 and From Will
Transport and Hagerstown at 10 u. m,
and 8 SO p. III. From Blue Ridge ON Mon
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1882-05-25

A POnle,

I'd like to be edytur,
An in my sanctum stand,
The door standin open
An a big club in my hand,
Then let the cuss who didn't like
Some article I'd writ,
Come softly DER the threshold,
I'd reckon he'd get hit;
I'd hand him one right on the gourd.
Among his brains and things,
And send him tlummixin' up thar
To sport a pair of wings.
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Nh u = z e. {.

take great pleasure in informing the
citizens OF Frederick county that have
been authorized to sell the Matchlcss Estry
Organs at the lowest prices tor cash or
easy payments. Also orders for sheet mu-
sic and musical merchandise will be
promptly filled Call and see me at Me
cAanicstswn Md.
GEO. II. S. WELLER Teacher
of Vocal and Instrumental music.
July IA 3n*
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1882-05-25

How clever and indefinite is the man
who never gives oHence'
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-16
Grooming Horses.

Every horse owner ought to know
that good grooming is a great saving o.
feed. This is demonstra6ly true, if no,
in actual economy of oats and hay, al
least in the horses feeling. spirit, &C
ton and ability to travel or labor. Il
is real economy if we can get more g
and labor bv the use of certain guam
tity of food with good grooming thar
without, for then with the same groom.
ing the feed can be reduced. This il
understood among horse-men the world
over. seldom groom my own horses,
though l like to do it, as does every
man who loves horse; but it involves
so much changing of clothes, and bath.
ing. and Disgusting of odors by scented
soap, etc., that prefer to clean horse:
and stables by proxy. Lately, however,
my good man-of-all-work was down with
pneumonia, and took hold. Of course
l met with new experiences. One is,
the knowledge of the value of an old
stub-broom. One of the horses was
very nervous about having the hind
legs cleaned, and the stub-broOm seemed
almost as efficacious as q curry-cOmE
and brush; indeed, the horses liked it.
Within two days l could use brush OF
comb, or anything else presume, with.
out their tlinching unless actually hurt.
The broom was prepared by cutting of
the corn about four inches beyond where
it was corded.
Some months ago 1 picked up a wire
"mane BRUSH" made of steel wires
about an inch long. set in a rubber plate
in some way. They are quite stiff, but
mobile in their setting. The men have
not used it, or very little, if at all. They
prefer 'root'' brush for the name and
tail, and it is certainly very good.
notice that most men, in grooming q
horse. draw the brush across the curry
comb to remove the dust, with little
more vigor than they draw it over the
horse. The result is, that the brush is
soon worn out down to the back.
substituted the wire brush above noted
for the curry comb, and the result is
very satisfactory. The dandruff and
dust are removed more thoroughly, and
the brush hardly worn at all.
A horse which has been badly treated
may be inclined to lift his foot viciously
against the groom when working about
his legs. When COW kicks. we put a
strap around her just in front of her
hips. If she lifts her foot, the action OF
the stide-ioint is to cause a tightening
of the skin in the flank. which is quite
painful, and so she does not do it. Now
if q man takes horses tail Crowded
it is long enough), and draws it through
between the hind legs, and holds the
end firmly in one hand just over the
stif1e. horse can be controlled on the
same principle. 1t makes horse a
little nervous and restless, however, and
should be done SO as not to give the ami
nal any needless pain.-Cor. american
AgricuNurist.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-16
HOME; FARM AND GARDEN.

Plenty Of stock and grass makes
good land and large crops.
If you have garden. do not throw
away the soapsuds from the laundry;
Keep it to use as fertilizerfor your flower
oeds.-M y Post.
The plum should be allowed to be.
come fully ripe before being picked, and
the fruit will be finer as the tree has q
more sunny exposure.
The bee-keepels in Los Angelo.
and San BernardiI.a Counties. Cali.
tornia, say there has never been bet.
YER prospect for large yield of honey
han now exists.
Whatever he haH done, or neglected
70 do, in the past. the farmer who has
land which can prop erly be devoted to
shat purpose should make it point this
gear to set few fru.t-trees.
Baron Liebig says: 1.-The only meth.
I'D by which you can possibly advance
and develop agriculture is by expert.
ments; that is the only plan; for there
Is no branch of industry so completely
built up by experiment as agriculture. "
Fried Cucumbers: Peel and cut
lengthwise in slices half an inch thick;
spread on little salt; lay in flour and
try in butter or pork fat till they are done.
With fried mutton chops or veal outlets
laid between them. fried cucumbers
make a delicious breakfast dish.-N y
Tribune.
1t is curious fact that some twin.
Ing plants, such as convolvulus, climbing.
bean and morning glory, Irvine to the
right, and cannot be made to 90 the
other way, while others, the hop, bry.
ony and honeysuckle, Irvine to the left,
and are equally persistent in that direc.
tion.-N Y. Examiner.
Market gardeners in the vicinity Of
Boston cultivate dandelions to sell for
green's. The seed is sown every year.
and the old roots destroyed. The
plants stand about six inches apart, and
they are gathered for market by cutting
the roots with sharp hoe Just below
the surface of the ground.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-16
4 Daring Ride.

The following story, told by cattle
raiser OF Oregon, would seem unworthy
of belief were it not that ranchmen are
90 often VIGOROUSLY reckless of life and
fond OF counting danger for the reputa-
ton to be gained.
A year or 50 since there was "rodeO''
out on Lost River, Lake County. Ranch
men had gathered for circuit of sew
enty miles to claim and brand their
young cattle. and when . Gordon of men
had surrounded . large band. among
which was . Spanish bull. q dispute
arose about ''mallet-head'' or calf
that had escaped the spring branding;
the discussion grew warm, none of the
stock-owners being able to set up . valid
claim or establish an undoubted title.
At last, in spirit of bravado, q
rancher proposed that whoever would
ride the bull without saddle or halter
should be the declared owner of the
calf. There was yell of approval, but
not q general stampede of volunteers,
for taurus was in an i'll humor, and his
foaming mouth and bloodshot eyes
gave token that whoever rode him
would have q ride as wild as Mazeppa's,
and one that would not end so we'll.
At last ''vaquero" named Prick ac-
cepted the challenge. and the wild bull
was Immediately lassoed and held by a
lariat around horn and foot. Dis
mounting his horse the vaquero fastened
bis long-roweIed spurs securely, tied q
handkerchief around his head. APP
preached the Infatuated animal, and,
grasping the tail in his hands. sprang
lightly on, setting the spurs deeply in
his-fanks as he settled securely in his
seat. The lariats were slackened; the
the bull gave roar of rage and terror
and flung his head to the ground; but
the rider had his back to the horns and
q firm grip on the tail. and kept his
seat. Another roar that shook the
ground. wild plunge, and the now
maddened bull shot out across the sage
plain with Lightning speed. his plucky
rider twisting the tail that to him was q
sheet-anchor until the bellowings were
lost in the distance.
For over q mile and q half the race
continued. amid the excited cheers of
the vaquero's comrades. Occasionally
the bull gave a desperate plunge
through heavy clump of sage in the
vain attempt to rid himself of his tor
mentor, but the long rowels only chung
more firmly to his tanks. Sometimes
the animal and rider were hidden by
undulations in the ground, and bets
were even made that Frick would be
thrown and gored; but at last the bull.
exhausted from sheer fright, fell, and
the plucky vaquero, stepping lightly
of. returned to claim his prize, which
was unanimously awarded.-Groving
World.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-16

Prairie and wood fires have been
raging in Southern Arizona and West
ern New Mexico recently. The terri
tory burned is reported to cover forty
miles square. and the damage done is
immense. The origin of the fire is
attributed to the Indians.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-16
The nutx os Newsnapers.

When experienced, practical and unpreju-
diced physicians widely endorse and recon-
mend mediciue, knowing from the ingredi-
ents it contains that it is Natures best assist
ant as Health remover, especially in curing
impure blood, dyspepsia, kidney and lung dis
eases, female complaints and general weak
ness, then indeed, should the newspaper press
of the country give publicity to the fact. We
refer to DR.. Guysott's Yellow Dock and Sarsa-
parills, q medicine of which over million
bottles were sold last year, without one single
instance of complaint
Ask your druggist to get it for you.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-16

An editor who does not wish his name men.
toned. writes as follows: Excessive mental
activity seriously affected my health. My
kidneys and liver gave me greatest annoyance.
Severe headaches often made me unfit fol
work. Milky urine and other symptoms gave
evidence of physical decay. DR.. GuysOtt's
Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla banished every
feeling of distress. think It the best mesi-
cine in the world, and shall do all can to in
crease its sale.''
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-16

IA for sale by druggists everywhere may be had d.
rect from IA Those who wish to obtain further evi.
dence Of the curative properties OF Samaritan NcrvIn
win please enclose scent portage stamp for copy Of
our Illustrated journal Of Health giving hn:lreds OF
testimonials of cure from persons who have used tho
medicine. and alsO their pictures photographed af
their restoration to perfect health. Address
DIR. 9. A. RICHMOND a CO, =
Verbs Epllevtae Institute. p.
ST. JOSEPH. MO.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-16

n W0930 - 0oo0s
One Of the most popular medicines now
before the American public issHop BsttsFs.
You see Il everywhere. People take it with
good effect. Is builds them up. It r not
- pleasant to the taste ~ some other Bit
ters, - Il Is not whisky drink. Il r. moro
like the old fashioned bope-set tea, that has
done . world Of good. II you dou't feel
just right try Hop Bittera-NxsdG Nc,cs.
Al HH waited for prescription. the drug.
gist said to him: That q my con, sir, sitting
BY you; don't you think Re looks Ike met"
.sWen, yes" replied the customer. II think
] can zee some Of your lniments In his face."
MP. Patterson Meant what lie Said.
thereby certify that my boy, 10 yeass ef
age, was taken sick with Upheld fsvef, fol.
lowed by congestion Of the lungs. d..
Dyer, an eminent physician Of this place,
stated that he thought the boy would run
down with quick consumption. A Mr.. Pat
terson told me that Goes Cough Balkan
was curing similar cases. and advised ne 70
purchase II. When carried It home ny
wife laughed 1t me; but knew that 1l.
Patterson meant just what he said. and
determined to try It Two bottles elect
ually cured him. 20 that nov 10 Il - tough
and healthy - anybody:
HUNTINGDON, Conn.,, Aug. =. lSe&
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-16

The term hydra may be used to represent
any manifold evil. II you would battle
successfully with this many-headed monster
of disease you will find it eXpedient to keep
Mrs. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound 81.
Ways on hand.-Dr. Banning.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-16

If contemplating Building Or Painting send
for the new Architectural Catalogue published
by VIM. T. Comstock, Aston Place, New York.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-16

HAYEsvILLE, OHIO, Feb. II, 1880.
am very glad to say have tried Hop
Bitters, and never took anything that did
me rs much good. only took two bottles,
and would not take 500 for the good they
did ME. recommend them to my patients,
and get the best results from their use.
C. B. MERCER, NJ. D.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-16

"wE'RR in pickle now," said man IN .
crowd. "a regular JAM" said another.
"Heaven preserve us!'' mourned an old lady.
Our EONtAeut.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-16

GEN. D. E. CORNELL. of the Union Pa
cific Railroad, states that he has used Leis'
Dandelion Tonic and bears cheerful test
mony to its vslue for persons engaged in
office work, and that many Of his friends
have been greatly benefited by its use.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-16
Dr.. JOHN BULLS
Smiths Tonic Syrup
FOR the CURE or Z
fever and ACUE
Or CHlLLS and FEVER.

The proprietor Of this celebrated msaisi,s
Justly claims Tor Il Q superiority over IN rem.
S0ee ever e6ered 70 the public far the sAfT.
C.3IA1A, 6fE&DY and RE1HAIEHT cure
eaA$ussnd Fever, OK Chills and Fever, vheth.
g q snort sr Long standing. Hs refers to the
entire Western and Southern country to hear
0n testimony 70 the truth Of the assertion
ehattn no case whatever viii II fail to cure II
ehedtrocttonS are strictly followed and carried
cut. In . great many cases single desc has
ISM suMeisnt fsf cure, and whole families
have bsen cured y single bottle. With per.
3ees restoration Of the general health. It n.
hoWevsr, prudent, and In every case more oar.
tain TO cure, II it, uss 10 continued in smallar
dsses for week Or I've aftsr the dissass has
1een checked, more especially in difieult ana
long-standing eases. Usually this medicine
Win not require any cid 70 keep thu bowels in
good order. Should the patient. however. 70.
quirs eethassie medicine. after having taken
three OK four doses Of the Tonic, single dose
0f BULLS VEGETABLE FAMILY PILLA
gill b sufficient.
The genuine SMITHS TONIC SYRUP must
have DR. JOHN BULL'Sp stamp ON each
bottle. DIR. JOHN BULL only has the right 70
@anufAeturs and sell the original JOHN ].
SMITHS TONIC SYRUP. Of Louisvile, X.
Examine we'll the label on each bottle. II my
private stamp 10 not on each bottle do not
purchase, or you will bs deceived.
DR. JOHN BULL,
Manufacturer and Wonder OF
SMITHS TONIC SYRUP,
BULLS SARSAPARillA,
BULLS WORM DESTROYER
The Popular Remedies Of the Day.
Principal Once. Ss1 Main St.. LOUISVILLE, n.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-16

SOLD everywhere-is Frazer's Axle Grease
Superior to all others Try it and be happy
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-16
SAMARITAN NERVlNE
SAMARITAN NERVlNE

Cures Nervous Dysp-psiA Palpstation Of the Heart
Asthma Bronchitis. and all diseases Of the urinary
gana Nervous debility cured by the Of
thisnvaluable remedy 70 you young middle asel and
mantle BY silence look up can Be saved By
crown of your Maker. you will. DO not keep this
secret lonser until :aps your yita!s and dsstfSys
RICHxoNDs Samaritan Nervine. 1t WITH restore your
shattered nerves. arrest premature decay, mpa tone
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-16

SrocK-BREEDERs and bar-keepers agree that
there is profit in short horns.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-16
HAYESyILLE. OH

In charity it may be better to give than to
receive, but in kissing it is about equal.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-16
Cararrh OF the Bladder.

NOTHING makes the possessor smile 90
much as q good set Of teeth.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-16

stinging irritation, Inflammation, all Kidne!
and Urinary Complaints, cured by Buchu
paibia." 81. Send for pamphlet. E. g Wells
Jersey City, N. j.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-16

WHAT is beautiful! Why, Carboline, =
deodorized extract Of petroleum. as now
improved aud perfected. Clear as spring
water, delightfully."- perflmed, and will not
soil the finest linen fabric-a perfect toilet
preparation, and absolutely makes the hair
grow on bald heads.