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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20
Peace, Good Will.

Before we greet you again the merry
season of Christmas will have come
and gone; the hearty salutations will
have been offered and the one day of
1884, specially dedicated to PEACE AND
Coon WILL, will have had it's oppor-
tunity to exert the most benefcent in
tluence of all the days of the year.
If Holidays were observed, each with
its true intent by all from none would
Gow so large stream of blessings to
mankind, as from Christmas.
The celebration of New Years Day
marks but cycle of time and, as a
festival, receives its Importance only
from the fact that it is the first of some
thing new, no slight consideration, tru-
ly, in an article of female apparel, but
as to anything further, it is utterly
devoid of intent. Next comes the
birthday Of the Father ofhis Country;
this is hero worship and the observance
of the day speaks volumes more than
we can write the Memorial Days come
next in order of time, which with the
Fourth of July may be accepted as the
Patriots landmarks, when upon the al
tars of our hearts are renewed, the fires
of love of Country and those who died
forit. Thanksgiving Day needs no de-
fning it's Specification is in its name,
as plain as we can make it.
OF them all, which one of them
brings with it the glorious influence of
Incompatible Christmas?
PEACE AND COOP WILL throughout
all ages past, and oppression would not
have necessitated a Twenty-second of
February nor Fourth of July; "the
song the Angels sang attuned to the
heart of man, and there would be no
occasion for Memorial Days; one day
would be as another in the giving of
Thanks, were the elements of broil,
illiberality, selishness, ambition and
antagonism eliminated from the soul
of man by the hallowed influence Of the
Christmas mornings message from the
skies, that should sound as cheerily
and warm the heart of man as fervent-
ly now, as it did nineteen centuries ago,
when shepherds on Judea' plain heard
it "By angels bending near the earth"
ITO touch their harps of gold.'
Glorious Christmas The one festi-
val of all the year that appeals direct
ly to the heart and for its own better
ment. it is the foe of all that is bitter;
it appeals to the generous side of man
it celebrates principal that must pre-
vail, which once come, all other things
accomplished will dwarf into such in
significance, that another festival will
be impossible.
The era of universal PEACE AND
GOOD WILL; a neyer-ending Christmas!
Just think of it.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

Seventeen United States Senators
are worth, in the aggregate, $780,
900. They are: Fair, of Nevada, $lS,-
100000; Miller, of California, $4,000
600; Sawyer, Of Wisconsin, 81, 900;
Brown, of Georgia, 100000; Pal
mer, of Michigan, 100000; sabin, of
Minnesota, 100000 Bowen, of Col
orado, 81 ,O0O,OOO; Hale, of Maine,$l,-
100000; Miller, of New York, $3,OOo,-
600; Don Cameron, 100000; Plumb
of Kansas, 100000; Pendleton, of
Ohio, 100000; Sherman, of Ohio,
$25O,00O; Van Wyck, of Nebraska,
$250,OO0; David Davis, of Illinois,
100000; Bayard, of Delaware,$ $780,
900; Mcpherson, Of New Jersey,
S250,OO0.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20
An attempt to burn the Methodist

An attempt to burn the Methodist
Protestant church at Poplar Springs,
in Howard county, near the Carroll
line, was made on Tuesday morning Of
the 18th inst, about 4 o'clock. En-.
trance was forced through window in
the vestibule and fire kindled by sat
urating the pulpit Bible with coal oil
from the church lamps. The flames
were discovered by some early risers in
the village and the alarm given
Through faithful efforts of the citizens
the building was saved after consider
able damage had been done. Who
could do SO sacrilegious an act is yet Il
mystery.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

THE USUAL RFsULT. 1t not to be de-
MED that good sewing machine is one of
the most important appurtcnances of the
modern household.
We thought we had n good machine in
our household until one day the agent of the
| Ncm Iiome presented himself at our door
and proceeded to deliver an Grafton upon its
characteristic merit.
| But we answered, "our machine serves
us nicely and suits us well, and We do not
care for another"
The agent, however, begged the privilege
of leaving one of his machines with us, "for
the ladies to try"
| The request was not unreasonable so We
granted it--but more to oblige the agent
than anything else; for really we did not
want the machine, and had not the remotcst
idea of buying it.
The machine once in the house, it was nat
ural that the ladies should look it over; they
did so, and as consequence fell in love
with it. They say that without the slight
est wish to decry or disparage any other
machine, this, all things considered, is, in
! their opinion, the most desirable one to be
had
The upshot of the whole matter was that
the old machine was disposed Of and the
llghl-Nulililllp new Iolllc llialaltu III
onr household. 1t is pronounced genuine
beauty and a real comfort, and "our folks
wanted us to tell other folks about it.
This unrivallcl machine is manufactured
by the NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE
CO., 30 Union Square, New York, who wish
us to- say that all who will send for their new
illustrated catalogue and enclose their advcr-
tisrmcnt Wrinted in another column,) will
receive set of fancy advertising novelties,
of value to those collecting cards &c.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20
A Blessing to all Mankind.

In these times when our Newspapers
are flooded with patent medicine adj.
vertisements, it is gratifying to know
what to procure that will certainly cure
you. If you are Bilious, blood out OF
order, Liver inactive, or generally de-
bilitated, there is nothing in the world
that will cure you so quickly as Flee
tric Bitters. They are a blessing to all
mankind, and can be had for only ff
ty cents bottle of M. E. Leatherman
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20
Excited Thousands.

All over the land are going into ecs-
tasy over DR., Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. Their unlocked for
recovery by the timely use Of this great
life Saving remedy, causes them to &C
nearly wild in it's praise. 1t is guaran'
teed to positively cure Severe Coughs
Colds, Asthma, Hay Fever, Bronchitis
Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, or any af-
lection of the Throat and Lungs
Trial Bottles free at M. E. Leather.
mans Drug Store. Large size $l.OO.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20
Liver, Kidney or Stomach
I'rOllblC.

symptoms Impure blood, costivc bow
els, irregular appetite, soar bclchng, pains
in side back and heart, yellow urine, burn
ing when urinating, clay -colorcd stools, bad
breath. no desire for work chills, teycrs, ir-
ri,abil,y, whitsh tongue, dry cough. dizzy
head, with duh pain in back part, loss OF
memory, foggy sight. For these troubles
"SWAGNES PILLS" are a sure cure. Box,
GO Pills. by mail, IS Cts, 5 for 500. Ad-
dress, DIR SWAYNE IL son, Phila, Pa.
Sold by Druggists.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

Great Britain sent the most letters
last year the United States the most
postal cards; the United States stands
first in the number of newspapers mail
ed; Germany stands first, with this
country second in postal revenue
Great Britain mailed 80 letters for each
inhabitant and the United States o.
There are 45,572 post Offices in this
country, 1913 in Great Britain and
there are more post offices in Japan
t e in either Russia, Austria Italy or
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20
Dahiqore Marhefs.

We give in the following table of prices,
the ratings of Tuesday previous to our
issue, as likewise that of the Tuesday a-week
previous. BY this methed we inform our
readers, at glance, of the course cfMe mar-
het, which is as essential as knowledge of
the present week
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20
Bucklen's Arnica Salyc,

The greatest medical wonder of the
world. Warranted to speedily cure
Burns, Bruises, Cuts, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, Cancers. Piles,
Chilblains, Corns, letter, Chapped
Hands, and all skin eruptions, guaran.
teed to cure in every instance, or mon
ey refunded. rs cents per box. For
sale by M. E. Leatherman.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20
GOLD PENS, PENCILS,
ANDTOOTEaPICKS;

n. B.-FOLEY'S CELEBRATED BANK
PENS.
Also, Mabie Todds and Edw. Todd's;;
Best make and quality of Silver-plated
BASKETS, WATERS, BUTTER DISH
ES, CASTERS, VASES, &c;
Knives, Forks, Spoons, Ladies', and many
other articles too numerous to- mention. In
short, everything in slocl. will he offered at
sacrifice, as after Nc,c Year 10 intend TO-
male rlfnGe Il, brStneSs
Though my dealings during the past thir-
ty-sX wears in business arc generally well
known, would rrspccful1x ASK. al to give
me call and convince themselves, that l
mean what | say
Respectfully yours,
CHAS. II. O. FOX.
Sole Agent for the Rockford Watch; also,
Foley's Pens,
P. S.--Delinquent debtors are earnestly
requested to settle old accounts forthwith
after January LIST, 1884, cost Of collecting
will be added. c. H. 0. F.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20
Newspaper Law Decisions.

1. Any person who takes a paper regularly from
the pOstoffice- whether directed to his name
others or whether he has subscribed or not-is re-
sfonsible for the payment.
a. If any person orders his paper discontinued he
she must pay all the arrearages or the publisher
may continue to send it until payment is made
and collect the whole amount, whether the paper is
taken from the Office or not.
No paper will be discontinued until paid up.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

VI the ,62l millions of bushels Of
rn raised in this country this season,
hive states of Indiana, Illinois, Iowa,
souri, and Kansas produced one
Either of the last two states pro-
1.-THE entire Atlantic
Virginia.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

This week. Last week.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-11-18

ana banRn, and fpII line Of switches 20
ant, his prices are far below the rates
charged here In the pazt
Combings made mp in any style; old
switches cleaned. repaired and covered
with long hair. and colorod any shade de-
sired.
Remember the place, room q New Ar
lington Hotel, corner Of Main and second
streets.
Rooms open from to p. m. moi
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-11-18

II ron want laborers. mechanics,
cooks. steamer or vessel crews, mill or
logging camp hands, call or address al.
We make no charges. Washington
Territory Employment Bureau, Wash
inaton street. next to Police Court. r.
q. boz 682. 10 I'm
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-11-18

Mr.. Robert II. Street, resident agent
at Seattle. and New Tacoma for the At
Iantic Brush Company, has just receiv-
ed his samples which he is opening ont
n the Grand Central. and where he will
be happy to ses any parties who may ia
vor him with call. His samples are
fifst- class and his prices reasonable. Is 6
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-11-18

Mr.. Fl. Langton is about to open a
general market on tbs corner OF Front
and Seneca street4 and VIII carry
large stock of poultry, game. fruits and
produces. He il also agent Tor boosn' 9
celebrated frozen oysters, ana mas nao
tbs first lot arrive today l05
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-11-18

The latest preparation for the toilet,
prouounced superior to anything ever
introduced-Lnbin's Bay water, cooling
fraorant and refreshing. For sale At
the Temple Of Fashion, corner Second
and Marion streets.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-11-18

The very latest styles in Fall and
Winter shapes Of Hats and B0nnets
have lust been received at the Temple
Of Fashion. 10
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-11-18

AHACKNETACK,r o lasting and fra
crant perfume. Price, = and 50 centA
a. B. Stewart, druggist.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-11-18

An slseant holiday psessnt-a hand.
sons trimmed het fron The Temple Of
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-11-18
NOTICE..

A LII PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS
"A against Jos. r. Nounnan & Co., or
Jos. r. Nounnau. contractora will pleaee
present them within the next fifteen days.
JOS. +. NOUNNAN.
Arlington Hotel, Seattle, Nov. o. 1888.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-11-18
WUSTnOFF'S BEER HALL

IF YOU WANT a GOOD GLASS or
l PILSRNER BEN
From thu United States 3 [ery, San
Francisco. for cents, cal at Joe Kappler's
new hall, on Blill street. ~ Makers old
stand. Good lunch always spread. Call
and sample this celebrated beer.
jy6tf PETER w. WUSTHOFF.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-11-18

Having purchased the Bankrupt Stock of
Brown, Hansen Co., of Boston, far below the
regular wholesale prices, We will now offer the
greatest bargains in Clothing, Furnish hing
Goods. Hats, Etc, ever known or heard of be-
lore. To give you faint idea of what We are
now doing. you will note the following prices,
which you will find correct on application:
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-11-18
FOR SALE.

A SPAN OF HEAVY SORREL
"A horses, with harness and wagon.
cheap. See z. r, WILSON.
106t Corner Eighth and Pike streets.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-11-18

Change of Firm.

HAVING PURCHASED THE IN
IL terest of August g. vahlbusch in
the firm, property and business of Lynch
& vahlbusch. thereby announce q change
of firm to Lynch & Wood, the new Arm
taking up the business and meeting all
obligations Of the old hrm.
LYMAN M. WOOD,
For Lynch s. Wood.
Seattle, Nov. 10. 1883. ll-12t
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-11-18
IN PoRTANT
LA DI E9.

GA. WILLIAM
from 100 Market
street. San Fran
CISCO. Is In this
CT y for q short
time only. with the
largest and finest
stock of Hair
Goods ever placed
on sale In Seattle.
This splendid as
sortment consi1ku
|of every descriD-
|tton Of front pieces.
mr. fInf9Aa q.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-11-18

TT YOU DESIRE TO STUDY BOOK
i keeping and got . practical knowledge
Of business. you can do 20 by attending
my afternoon class topened by request
fer ladies, which will be open on and
after Monday. New. 18th. from 2:30 to 5
p. m. In room 1. Marshasl's building. cor
ner Of Commercial and WaahingtOn sta.
! Tuition. In advance. &5 per month.
Pupils can commence at any time
aoi5 Inn A. w. YOUNG.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-11-18
For Sale.

~ SHIP MOUNT WASHINGTON,
& rating 80 L. l. l.. lt6S tons reggie
- tor; built In Saco. Maine. In 1857 |:
now discharging railroad material ct
Portland. For further information apply
to G. n. PRESCOTT.
Portland,
Or to CAPT. r. B. PERKINS.
oc6 Il On board.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-11-18

to SO. s., made up together roman
ito Arctic day, needing only naviga-
Die water TO make It perfection.
Such thing as remaining on board
the shin was entirely out of the qaes-
.icn. Everybody except Danenhow-
err was out on the ice. Doors were
thrown open, fires were let TO die out.
and all hands gave themselves up to
baskiag in the beauty without. 1t
may be hard to believe, but really
sorne of US were sunburncd to . bril-.
liant red. The dogs actually painted
with the heat and were disagreeahly
warm TO touch To make the day
still more eventful, the sun. which
had risen at 0.55i, remained with his
upper limb above the horizon at MID
night, as If loath to quit so pleasant .
scere.n Four days later the slow
drift of the vessel had brought her
west of the l80th meridian. but De-
Long cid not Immediately change the
date. as she nigh. have drifted east
again.
The summer passed with little TO
vary its monot0ny except an occa-
sional hunt for bears, seals.and birds.
Even a dog fight was a treat, the
mole enjoyed as If it were not cru
81 sight. Fortunately. the wool Is
SO long and thick that the attacking
dog GETS his mouth full OF hair before
his front teeth reach the flesh; SO no :,
great damage Is done generally.
Soundings and meteorological obser,
vstlons were taken regularly, ana
Newcomb gave constant attention 70
natural history. The drift for the
month of May was . hundred miles
By the middle Of June life had BE-
come uncomfortable in lie "pnchang'
inr round OF hours. All the books
had been rad. III the stories relsSeo.
ana sven die easas - sesez -
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-11-18

-
such ugly ice openings" The heavy
sled loads were so exhausting that
they soon had to be lighsened, for
"twenty-eight men and twenty.three
dogs. laying back with all their
strength, could only start our 1000
pound sled few fest each time; and
when sliding down hill, it would
plunge into q snow bank, II was ter
rible work getting il out. Though
the temperature was between 20 deg
and 25 deg. we were in our shirt
sleeves, and perspiring AS on hot.
summer day. / see very clearly we
must run with lighter loads, and 60
over the same ground oftener. !
hoped to be able to advance our
boats and provisions in three separ-
ate hauls, but must be satisfied Il we
do it in six. The travelling was done
at night and the sleeping BY day.
When rain set in the misery was COM
plete. When one day the distance OF
i. miles was msde. It was welcomed
a. .'the first really good days work "
Yet the rule was TO haul nine hours,
sleep or rest ten," and occupy the
other ave in meals and camp duties
One record of this epoch Is singular;
II fad this morning that my hands
were so badly sunburned before our
halt as TO be now swollen and pain
full appetizer record notes that II has
been bIistering hot since midnight.
though the Thermometer marked only
% deg. In the sum-" Still another re-
cord Is that everybody is complain
ing of the heat-at nine the tempera-
ture was 80 deg. in the shade II
seems curious enough to see men
seeking . shady spot in which 70 sis
and smoke while the temperature u
80 low. -.
Soon the appalling fact became
clear 70 belong that the drttt "a
CARVING him from the direction oe'
sired: ITO work like horses ~ ne
dav Tor ten or eleven hours ana g
mske onlg : miIo = eofhoe o.
|ioe; "a ~ o4
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-05
A Prehistoric Cemetery.

Two miles from Mandan. on The bluHs
near the junction Of the Hart and Mis-
souri, Rivers, says the local newspaper.
the Pioneer, is an old cemetery of fully
100 acres in extent filled with bones of \
giant race. This vast city of the dead
lies just east of the Fort Lincoln road.
The ground has the appearance of hav.
ing been filled with trenches piled full
of dead bodies, both man and beast,
and covered with several feet of earth.
In many places mounds from s to 10
feet high, and some Of them 100 feet or
more in length. have been thrown up
aud are filled with bones. broken pot
terry, vases of various bright colored
flint, and agates. The pottery is of .
dark material, beautifully decorated,
delicate in finish, and as fight rs wood,
showing the work of a people skilled in
the arts and possessed of a high state OF
civilization. This has evidently been
grand battlefield, where thousands Of
men aud horses have fallen. Nothing
like systematic or intelligent explora.
ton has been made. as only little holes
two or three feet in depth have been
dug in some of the mounds, but many
parts of the anatomy Of man and beast,
and beautiful specimens Of broken pot
terry and other curiosities, have been
found in these feeble efforts at excava-
ton. Five miles from Mandan. on the
opposite side of the Missouri, is an.
other vast cemetery, rs vet UNEMPLOYED.
We asked an aged Indian what his PEG.
pie knew Of these ancient graveyards.
HI answered: 'Me know nothing about
them. They were here before the red
Man."
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-05
An An q kaysnge.

Apes, when their yer Is aroused.
are very dangerous creatures. as they
will dare almost anything in order to
avenge their wrongs. Many OF their
leeds Of revenge are well known. hut
the following anecdote. which comes
from Italy. il a. amusing as any we
have vet heard Of. II R,sso. a disciple
II Angelo. resided in Florence in mouse
overlooking garden belonging to
some friars. Il R,sso possessed AN ape
wi,ict was on tr.nnsllv terms with one Of
MS apprnf,' ces called B.,,tis:ani. W %
smpioa ~ !, iu;i to steal the frIr 4
grapes. lel.ia.. il down into the adjlcent
garden ana draw ,ay Il up again by =
rope. The era ~ b.as missed IA watch
was sci. ,.nti one 'iaA g ifir ssn the
ape in tac very aei. Il ~ nili.t
! ti,ras Ire. b;t tin ssfv .ol q best Of
and e~caresi. II Il > .,,wever. WAS
;uei, and els pei s,s. ss,as,''si Id wear u
weight on ii. teil isai Tess s'laD ell
sre the on nrit hta AN ~ .r.i,liiy Of
avenglng this Insult. Maize ti,r friar
was performing mass ct u neighDOr.n2
.hurch, the a,;e climbed to the part Of
he roof un,,es wiiieh tile altar stood.
md to usc V,sari's words. performed
70 lively n dance with the weight on his
oil that there was NOT \ tile or vase left
,nbroken; and on the friar's return :
orreIt uf lamentations was heard tuat
,.sted three days. - uarpers You1g
oeoplr
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-05
A Couple O. thsir Divers, Wava

An amusing incident occurred the
other day south of the State line. A
Cecil county pair had not been living
very happily together for some time
past. and they agreed TO remove TO Tex
as. Lancaster county. Together their
worldly effects filled three wagons. She
possessed the most property and occu-
pied two vehicles. He seemed safe and
contenied in one wagon with his effects.
Both received the farewells and best
wishes If crowd of amused spectators.
Tie horses were started and the trio Of
iconveyances disappeared in the west.
When few miles this side Of Texas the
pair arrived ut forked roads. There
they stopped. aud after considerable
conversation of spicy character they
mutually agreed to part and separate
forever. Trey leaned from the fronts
Of their wagons, each taking farewell
look al the other. and after some exc =
nations slowly drove down different
road and were seen NO more Wfst
EehStcr {Ha.) Record.