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The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1883-01-18
A Canadian Oourtship,

A real romance occurred lately in q
hotel IN Montreal. In the hotel the road
agent of respectable company board
ed while in the city. In the same hotel
an American young lady was domiciled.
The lady was pleasant and accomplish
ed. The young gentleman at first view
ed the lady admiringly at a distance,
but too tirnid to approach. Day by day
his interest grew stronger. He had nev-
er spoken to her nor she to him, and, so
far as he was concerned, this was what
he most earnestly desired she might do.
In this dilemma he applied to friend
for advice. "Do you eat at the same
table?" asked the friend. EYES," was
the reply. Then would advise you
the next time you dine to ask the lady
to pass the salt" "All right" sighed
the love-sick hero. The following day
he intended to put his friends advice
into operation, but was most delightful
ly baked by the lady asking him "to
please pass the salt" From that mo-
ment the ice was broken, till at last the
lady asked for the gentleman's card,
in order that she might know whom
she was converSing with. The gentle
man at once handed the lady his busi-
ness card. Matters then went on
smoothly, all the while the couple en-
joying each others company at con-
certs, operas, etc. At length this state
of matters was brought to a crisis. The
lady was about to return to the States.
The lover was perplexed and again ap-
piled to his friend for advice, who at
once advised him to pop the question
and thus settle anxiety. She was will
ing to become one with him. The ques-
ton then came, when the happy day
would be. She replied tomorrow"
To this the gentleman at first demurred,
as he had certain business matters to
fix. She told him to leave them alone
and write to his emplyers resigning his
position and leave the rest to her. He
complied; they were married and went
to the States, where the Canadian gen.
tleman learned that he had married a
young widow worth $25O.OOO. In his
happiness he did not forget the friend
who advised him. He sent that gen.
tleman check for $4,000 with letter
of thanks for his kind advice in ena-
bling him to become rich and happy
man, through the possession of hand
some and loving woman. The gentle
man who rendered the advice felt dubi-
Gus as to the reality of the check, and
did not present it at the bank for some
days. At last he put the matter to the
test, and was informed the money had
been lying in the bank at his order for
a number of days. And SO the romance
ended to the satisfaction of all persons
interested.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1883-01-18

Dear reader, do you know of town
that does not have its advantages or dis
advantages, its times of prosperity and
adversity, its bright and dark days, or its
good and bad people? Some towns are
cursed by a set of chronic grumblers-
men who will grumble if the afternoon is
not as bright as the forenoon, men who
look as far ahead as interests their own
purses, never thinking of how their neigh
bors progress, of improvement, or OF the
future OF their town. Money is their idol
and they are constantaly studying schemes
to build themselves up, even though they
secure the downfall Of their neighbor by
their selfish mode of procedure. This
class of men infest all localities and by
their narrow minded desire to succeed
themselves it quite often occurs that they
not only kill the town but everyone in it.
In order to prosper, town must contain
class OF citizens who will work together
and if an enterprise is suggested, whereby
it will be beneti tied let all join hands and
work together Harmony must prevail
in order to insure success no matter what
is involved, be it business, politics, religion,
it matters not what. One man cannot
build town. 1t requires the combined
efforts of all to pull together and work for
the advancement of one another What
is wanted in any new place is class of
wide-awake energetic citizens. When
you see town peopled by men OF push
and vim you can be assured it will grow to
some Importance, but ON the contrary let
it he inhabited by class Of selfish bigots
and it is only question of time as to its
downfall
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1883-01-18
The Indians of Alaska,

The number of aborigines in Alaska
is variously estimated from thirty to
fifty thousand. With regard to those
in the interior there is very mcagre ac-
curate knowledge. Tie obstacles in the
way of a thorough understanding of
the nature of this portion of the Ameri-
can possessions, and the number and
character of the natives, are not great,
either from the cost of outfitting an ex-
ploring party, danger from the natives,
or any other terrors incident to such an
undertaking. In their handiwork, es-
pecially as exhibited by carvings in
wood, stone and slate. their ornaments
and shapely canoes, they display un-
looked-for skill. Blanketed natives,
with painted or hideously besmeared IA
ces, were to be seen. From condition
offensive to the nostrils and the scanty
mode of dress, there are various stages
OF approach to cleanliness and civilized
style OF clothing; some, indeed, make a
very presentable appearance. Some
times Indians were observed affection
ately fondling their children, and the
men often carrying their offspring in
their arms with all the apparent pride
of their white brethren The women
generally do the trading and bargain
ing in disposing of furs and in other
transactions. When an Indian offers
fur for sale, and the price has been ar
ranged between him and the purchaser,
his klochmau, or squaw, can veto the
transaction, ard has to be consulted be-
fore the trade becomes final. The Indi-
ans are never in hurry to conclude a
bargain, those at distance often re-
naming at a trading post for weeks
holding out for most trihing advance
on the price offered. They are shrewd
traders, and the amounts agreed upon
for the different kinds of furs seem very
high to an uninitiated looker-on. The
purchasers would lose money on the
goods if they paid coin. The Indians
shrewdness manifests itself only in Sc
curing the promise of high price
They do not want money, but desire
articles out of the store. Their igno-
rance of what these cost the dealer
leaves them prey to the most outrage
Gus imposition from the more intelli-
gent but less honest white trafficker
These Indians are industrious, willingly
embracing opportunities of earning
money by working for it. If they are
not doomed race, by reason of LIQUOR
and contact with depraved whites pre-
venting their reclamation from hea-
thenism, in the coming development OF
the resources of Alaska they will be
valuable factor rs -'hewers of wood and
drawers of water" They are quick to
learn what is required of them.-Port-
land OreGOntun.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1883-01-18
caprice of hungry horde painting fol
power and spoils.

The notorious Dorsey of star route his
tory has resigned his position of secretary
of the National republican committee. 1t
is about time such men were thrown over
board, in such matters at least. He eught
not to have had the opportunity to resign
even, but should long ago been ousted
by the committee, but as they have not
been in session until this week as body
they could take no action Every state
and territory is now represented on the
committee at Washington, where they are
discussing the arrangements for the rep
resentation in the next convention to be
held in 1894
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1883-01-18

Governor Cullom Qepubican) was elect
ed to the senate from Illinois in place OF
David Davis. in Minnesota and Nebraska
almost a deadlock has occurred. Win
dom lacked sixteen votes on the last ballot
and in Nebraska Saunders leads, but is
far from being elected. NJ. w. Ransom
of North Carolina is reelected. In Mas
sachusetts Senator Hoar is short seven
vetes OF an election, Ex-Governor Long
being his principal competitor.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1883-01-18

A story is told of German who,
while shaving, accidentally cut off his
nose. In his excitement he dropped
the razor and decapitated one of his
toes. Hastily picking up the dismem-
bered portions of his anatomy. he clap
ped them to the bleeding wounds, and
bound them On tightly. After the flesh
had grown fast and healed up he re-
moved the bandages. and was filled
with horror when he found well-de-
yeloped toe in lieu Of nasal organ,
and vice versa. Now whenever he gets
a cold be has to remove his Shoe and
stocking in order IN hlnw his nose.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1883-01-18

The Inter Ocean asks i'll large capitals
"Who is to fill David Davis seat?" We
give it up. From all accounts it looks as
if forty-three inch waist band and two
hundred and fifty pounds averdupois
would be necessary to fill the bill.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1883-01-18

Fry has been elected United States
senator in Maine, Garland in Arkansas,
isham 6. Harris in Tennessee. The
Minnesota legislature adjourned until
Tuesday next, Window having received
the caucus nomination of the republicans
and it is thought he will receive the elect
ion on Tuesday upon the joint ballot.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1883-01-18

The discovery of coal at Whittemore
the first station east of Emmetsburg, or
the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul road
has caused an excitement which continues
The vein was struck in well forty fee
down and is said to be eight feet thick.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1883-01-18
Striking Head Lines

Are used to call attention to the fact that this
advertis ement of tn. CHICAGO, LWAU.
kEE & ST. PAUL RAIL WAY. Its EIGHT
Trunk Line traveles the best portions of North.
illinois. Wisconsin,, Minnesota, Dakota,
ard Iowa. Located directly its Enes the
cities of Chicago. Milwaukee. La Crosse.
WInona, St Paul, Minneapolis. Madison,
Prairie du Chen, Mason City, Sfoux
City, Yankton, Albert Lea, Aberdeen, Dubuque,
Rock Island, Cedar Rapids, and Council Bluffs, as
well as iinumerable o,her principal business centres
and favorite resorts; and passengers going West,
North, South East are able to use the Chicago,
Milwaukee st. Paul Railway to the best advantage
Ticket Offices everywhere are supplied with Map
and Time Tables which detail the merits Of the line,
and agents stand ready to furnish information, and
sedl tickets 1t cheapest rates the Chicago, Mil
vsukee & st, Psnl Railway.
8. s. MERRILL, A. v. H. CARPENTER,
General Manager. Gen. Pass. and Tkt. Agt.
J. 7. CLARE, GEO. II. HEAFORD
GenL 5up't. Asst Con. Psss. Ast
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1883-01-18

The savings, more than the earnings of
the people show the prosperity of the
country. During the past year Massachu-
sets savings banks have increased their
denosits $4,000, 900.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-01-25
Double Pipe Creek Items.

We are pleased to see our energetic
young merchant friend, f. j Shorb out
aga,n: he has been confined to his room
for some time with pneumonia
The w. N. "Flooting Gang" have com
pic'ed the grading for the lengthening of
the switch ut this place and this morning
(Mondav) commenced placing the ties and
rails in their respective places. One Of the
Bosses" told Your correspondent that they
will measure the length Of the switch 100
feet instead of 14O as before spoken Of
This will br OF great advantage to Mr., Mil
Ter in the proper management of his great
" increased business as he was greatly
cramped for want OF switch room.
Mr.. c. b. Andcrs mad" public sale Of
the damaged wheat taken from his mill af
ter the fire in n y nbon, $50 Bus. the pric-
eS ranged from 30 to 80 cents per bu.
Mr., Lewis Cash has further improved his
already valuable property by erecting 81
comm01ions icrhpusc of modern style; in
connection with the icehoLsr he propose $
to erect erect dairy; the icchouse is SO
ARRANGED that all the drippings from ii
viii pass through hi' dairy r,us getting all
the bcrc.i, to he ind from his ice We are
to have Debating society in our Wing"
1t will mspt tui. evening for The purpose
of organizing We will tell you how it pro-
crosses later. QUlLi..
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-01-25
WDg.V'I12e NNvTY;g.
IOttingS from our EXcilangcs,

The B,Nin"rean of last Saturday says
DIR. J. W Eichelberger, now of Emmils.
burg, is said to be one Of the Oldest living
graduates OF the University of Maryland
the class of 1926 containing ms name,
Correct The Doctors diploma is da.cd
April end 1927 and h, is yet well prese.v-
ed in health at 80 years Of age. -ED,--
Chron,rB.
The SMITH WILL CASE.-The case OF
D. Sidney 7. Smith vs., David Frazier Ex
ecutor of the estate of Alexis S,nltn de
ceased, terminated last Friday night. The
testimony was concluded Thursday after
noon, after which the cavcatOrs and cavca-
tees each presented ten prayers. The ar
gumen's before the jury began Friday
morning, and continued the entire day,
until 30, wnen the jury went out. At
about 10 o'cl"ck, p. M the jury returned
with verdict for the caveatees, which
verdict suslains the will Of the late Alexis
Smith - Unson
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-01-25

Gracehana Letter.
We are sorry to report the death of the

We are sorry to report the death of the
father of Rev E. W. Shields.
Also that of Mrs. Barton Of this place
who has for the past year, or more been
suffering from cancer, was relieved by
death on Wednesday noon last.
On account of the increase ofshirments
from this point, the W. M. II. X will ex,
tend the switch OF the Graceham ware
house, rs soon as the condition of the
ground will permit,
The Grouse property which was offere'l
at Public Sale on Saturday last was sold al
$35T5, to Mr.. Armacost ofthe firm o
Wnherow & Armacost of Mechanicstown
Temperature here this morning was &
degrees.
Graceham Md. I 90 Sc. NJ. =.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-01-25
NIINV4ND.
A SIN L L "a \ RNE,

containing twenty acres o" land more or
less situated within the corporate limits of
MrchanicstuWn on the Ike road to Fred
erlck City adjoining heprorerly of Simon
A. Weller Thc Improvements consist of
a Log Dwelling House. W"nJberhoaulcd
containing ten rooms with railways, Barn
and other necessary outbuIldlngs. viii
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-01-25
prOnerfy Sales

Mr. Cornelius A. Wi,,iar will sell 10,
nj persona! property in Sablllasville On
February cath at l O'Clock y. m.
Mrs. Mary n. Black offers Farm, q
House and Lot In Creagors,own aud q
Wooden Factory at Private Sale. See adv
Frederick White agent for r. c, Martin
will sell at Public Sale on Saturday Feb
Yuary 8, two town properties In Mechan
tc,town. Bee adv. and bills
Read l.. r. Waeschcs private sale adj
ver,ise.t,ent IN another column.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-01-25
DIE. ..

On the 17th inst, at Graceharn Nd Mrs.
Sabna Barton widow ofthe late W.
Fl. Barton, aged SO years s months 8
days.
On Sunday JANUARY 21st near Mechanics
town, John Eahn sgsd ~ ysaIu, mo.
and 4days
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-01-25
NJ AR r IL o,

On the 11lh inst, at the residence Of the
brides father. by the Rev. Edwin Smith,
MIR james " illiard TO Miss Harric,
krise, both If Frederick county, No
cards.
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The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-26
Gustaye Dore's Passport.

1t is related of GuStave Dore that many
years ago, while on tour in Switzerland, he
happened to lose his passport. Arriving at
Lucerne, he asked to be allowed to speak to
the Mayor, to whom he gave his name. "You
say that you are NJ. Gustave Dore," replied
the Mayor, land believe you; but" he add
ed, producing pencil and piece Of paper,
you can easily prove it." Dore looked
round him and perceived some women selling
potatoes in the street. With a few touches
he cleverly reproduced the homely scene, ant
appending his name to his sketch, presented
it to e,.Mayor. "Your passport is perfectly
in order" remarked the official, ''but you
must allow me TO keep it as souvenir anc
to offer you in return one in the ordinary
FORM"
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-26
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY "a 1888.

A SENSE of freedom from sickness is
spreading.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-26
A Remarkable Neurology.

From the st. LOUIS GIObe-DemOcrat.
Death, like disaster, has been busy since
the year came in The first six weeks of 1883
present a remarkable neurology. Read the
names-in the United States, ex-senator Nor
rill, of Maine; ex-Governors Marshall Jewell,
Davis, Of Texas, and William E. Smith, Of
Wisconsin; Charles r. Thorne, Jr., the actor;
William E. Dodge, the Christian philanthro-
pist; Clark Mills, the sculptor, and DIR. George
M. Beard, the famous neurologist. Abroad,
in the first hours Of the new year, Leon Gam
beta, the only great Frenchman ofthe decade,
and then Dore, the artist, and Wagner, the
composer. At this rate of removal few great
men will be left to enter on 1884
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-26
PRACTICAL GEOLOGY.

What we most want to know is whether the
Galveston News keeps geologist. We can
not account for the magnificent learning of
that journal on any other hypothesis. We
believe that Louisiana was the alma mater,
so to speak, of the senior editor, and people
there graduate readily in geology. We have
heard of an instance in that State in which
geology was the means Of making sudden
fortune for one in whose hands it took prac-
teal turn, though not in a manner denoted by
the News. The fortunate gentleman was an
eminent author of that commonwealtn,w who on
a congenial ramble among the foSSiliterous,
stratieraphical and meteorological features
which presented themselves in facial exuber-
ance to his fond contemplation, found himself
close upon the residence of a young, beautiful,
wealthy and childless widow, the splendors OF
of whose radiant face were just
then chasing away the old mourn
ing shadows and her awakening thoughts
calling her again to worldly delights. On this
discovery the gentleman was taken with sud-
den thirst, and with his hands full Of azoic,
or some other rocks, made vague inquiries as
to the probability of getting drink OF water
and as to whose residence he had the honor
to find himself at. Although he had addressed
himself to maid servant the lady herself ap-
peared and informed him-unaware that he
had previously informed himself by the rec
ords of the mortuary court. He was full OF
pleasant surprise and, making himself known
as the famous author he was, he said he
sometimes deviated into geology, for which
he had great passion, and was much struck
by the specimens he held in his hand
"Madame, he said, "this specimen, take it,
belongs to the carboniferous belt of the Pal9o-
zoic system, and biologists have found traces
of gold in these rocks. Here" he continued,
sis a formation, my dear madame, which |
should refe. to the Palaozoic Secondary or
Cainozoc ages. But am the merest smatterer
in matters of geology" Now this great
author clearly saw that the beautiful widow
did not think so, yet for fear she might be,
made a third draft upon her bank of mental
deposit. "This," he said, lifting a third
rock, sis real coal, which abounds in the ter
tiary regions of this State and Texas, and is
to be looked for between the Devonian and
Permian systems." We do not know how it
came that our geologist used the very phrases
which weigh down with redundant richness
the article in the News, especially as he had
read himself up for that coca sion. But so tits.
By this time the beautiful eyes of the fair
widow had grown large and moist, and her
great interes' in the learned stranger was
manifest She had become sufficiently be-
wildered to suggest glass of wine in place Of
the water he was drinking awkwardly enough,
and when it was brought, took herself the least
sip, as she said, for hospitality'S sake. Well,
our amateur geologist promised to return with
a copy of his works, which he did, and in the
end pocketed the $Ioo, 600 widow. But no W
did the News editor come by his learning,
which his wife has often said she never heard
anything of afterward ?
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-26

CINCINNATI, although pr odigious sufferer
by the floods, like Boston few years ago,
has notified the world that she needs no as
sistance but can take care of herself. This is
manly and independent, but is it the voice of
the actual sufferers that speaks, or those who
bestow, and propose to constitute themselves
Judges of the measure Of relief?
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