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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-05-10
Spring Goods just
opening, full line,c
and see ut
Roots.

The following curious plzzlc is 4aid t.
bt,a, the celebrated "l3-l5- II, and is wei
! worth investigation Take strip of pa
per or cardboard IS inches long and ) wide
thu. giving q surface Of So inches. Now
Gu; this strip dias onal.y, as true as yo1
can, giving two pieces in the shape Of a
triangle Now measure exactly 5 inches
from the larger end of each strip and cut
in two pieces. Take these slips and put
Ht6m intv the Iape IF an erect square, and it
will appear to be just 8 inches each way,
or o. square inches, n loss of square inch
of superficial measurement, with no dimin-
ution OF surface The question is, what
becomes of that inch?
The solution Of this puzzle is the state
mcnt that the conditions printed in utlics
above cannot be fulfilled; that is, by cut
ting the pastcboard rs directed the pieces
when placed as directed do not form an
exact squar,, owing to the angles formed
by the diagonal division, but is an irregu-
lar figure that needs but to divcrge slightly
FROM an exact square to account for one
square inch, but which does 10 diverge and
contains 65 inches Ed. CLARION.
Local option went into effect on the
first of May, in the following counties -
Howard, Anne Arundel and Hartford, and
in certain districts of Queen Anne's coun-
ty. Local option also prevails in Calvert,
Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Mont
gomcry, Prince Georges, Somerset and
Talbot, also in localities of Baltimore,
Frederick, Allegany, Wicomico and Wash
ington counties.
The Cdtoctin Clarion entered upon its
thirteenth volume this week, and appears
in new dress" having new type, which
gives it neat and approved appearance.
The Editor expresses himself "in a very
aniable and satisfactory condition of
mind" with regard to the paper. He
seems to think the "chargc of exclusive
ness" in its devotion to its home interests
il worthy of notice, and tries to refute it,
In our judgement the true strength of a
rural paper is manifested in its cultivation
ola home feeling in all it's relations; and
this is what is expected and desired by
those who receive the paper, rs 'letters
from home" after leaving the locality and
yet feel interested in it's welfare. The
Clarion has done well in cutivating this
characteristic and We trust it will 20
forward successful in the same line of &C.
"--Cs-oni;je.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-05-10

WANTED TO EXCHANGE some Burbank
potatoes for either Early or Late Rose. In
quire at THIS OFFICE.
Mr.. Joshua Stokes has had his dwelling
on Water st. repainted
The Chronicle longcth after green's Won
der, should it fail, whether it will get the
blues
The Va!ey Register has large family
and was lucky enough last week to have
enough bass and suckers presented it to
make couple messes Our turn next
who speaks?
On and after July LIST, 1888 Mechanics
town will become money-ordcr office, it
having been named by the department,
subject only to the condition that the post
master furnish the required additional
bond, which We are assured will be done.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-05-10

PEnsoNAL.-Mr. Lewis A. B0llinger o.
Bridgeport, an original subscriber to the
CLARION called to SEQ us on Monday last
and renewed his subscription. His many
friends in this locality will be gratitied to
learn of his excellent health.
*Both Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and Blood Purifier are prepar'
ed at 1888 and 1856 Western Avenue, Lynn
Mass Price of either, Fl. Six bottles
for S. Sent by mail in the form of pills,
or of lozenges, on receipt of price, 81 per
box for either. Mrs. Pinkham freely an
swers all letters of inquiry. Enclose &c.
stamp. Send for Guide to Health and
Nerve Strain"
Foxv1LLE. May 9Th, 1889.
EDITOR CLAR1oN.-We have but few
jottings at present. and what We have are
not by any means Of the most pleasant
character. Heavy and frequent rains
seems to be the order Of the day, and all
work on tie farm il to be found far in the
rear on that account
An unusual prevalence Of sickness for
some length of time has been instrumental
in keeping the public mind at fever heat,
and it is with heartfelt sorrow that we
communicate the sad fact of the death Of
two of our number; Mrs. Jacob Weller on
Wednesday evening April 25th, and Miss
Emma Fox on the evening following. The
former died after an illness of but short
duration, the latter had been patient suf
terer for several months, and while all feel
most keenly our loss, and deeply sympa-
thIzc with the immediate families in their
sad and unexpected bereavement, we have
through our daily intercourse with both,
the happy assurance that "our loss is their
eternal gain"
Happy, thrice happy, she who dies,
All free from care and sorrow,
To wait upon the Golden Shore"
The coming Ship tomorrow
Pcrchance among the blessed crew,
The ship" is bringing over,
A loved one, from their earthly home,
On landing may discover
Box AMI.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-05-10

franklin Mills, April 25th, 1883.
We take pleasure in calling the atten-
ton ofthose in want of Spring and Sum
mer goods to our stock just purchased at
CASH PRICES. We certainly can offer
the best selection We have offered ever and
clam To sell our goods at as reasonable
r,tes as they can be bought anywhere
Boots and shoes specially, all tho very
best makes selected for the trade this
Spring and prices guaranteed
Cali and sec our goods and prices.
Is. Collihower & Son.
WORRY Us9 Not much, Bro. Rhoder-
lex 1t doesn't cost US a cent to hear of
the great Wilhide fortune and like the
Dudrear fortune its coming 10 very indef-
mite. We are interested, but not worried.
The Liberty Banner reports rain on ten
days, snow on two days, hail one day, frost
four days, very warm, very cold, clear,
cloudy, windy, pleasant. thunder and
ground frozen, all in the month Of April
and evenly distributed, with snow at the
hginring ara frcet at the end cfthc month
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-05-10
of ]. A. GILBERT,

| OI u. a. NlLDLhl
have hecn sick for 81 years My first
experience was apparently bad cold, but
returned yearly about the middle Of Au-
gust and at last resulted in a cough This
remained for several weeks. Even after
the trouble left my head, and assumed a
more violent form with each succeeding
year, consulted physician who pro-
nonnced it Hay Fever or Catarrh. Medi-
cal attention failed to afford me any relief,
and a few years later was taken with Sc
we're pain in the back and loins accompan-
led with urinary trouble. A doctor was
again summoned, and was treated for Con-
sumption, Three months at least was lost
and my life nearly dcspaired Of l was
able to fill my situation however, but the
cough grew worse and worse. In July
1880 | was attacked with hcmorrhage :;
since that time have not been able
scarcely to do anything. For six months
| have been confined TO the house for four
months unable to walk across my ROOM
My appetite gone snhsistcd on a small
amount of porridge for six weeks some
times only taking a spoonful or two day
Unable to lie down, kept my chair on an
average of 30 hours out of "a. The urin-
airy trouble increased, the intense pain pro-
ducing curvature and enlargement of the
spine. THIS ntH leure me q cripple for life
was at last brought to the verge of the
grave. My family gathered around to catch
the last whispered words, fire or sir times
during tie rintsr, while waited the stroke
of death When in this condition DR..
Nichols called on me. believe now the
L0yd directed him. He insisted on my tax
ing his American Remedy, believing l
was about to die | refused, my wife also
objected The doctor insisted Writhing
in pain and struggling for breath, yield
ed to his opportunities in my hour of ex-
tremity and commenced taking his Rene
dy, during the day, | took several doses at
night. My breathing became better and
| was helped to bed, soon fell ina sweet
refreshing slumber. | slept resting well
five gracious hours more than for months
before. 1t strengthened me, next morning
what change.
1arose from bed without any assistance.
My family was amazed. was so much |
better that the urinary trouble has largely
disappeared; the pains had left me voice
and breathing natural and easy. No won
der in my ecstacy praised the good Lord
Tor the good gift. l now have good ap-
settle. enjoy my meals, can walk out in
he dining room to them, walk out on the
porch in the yard, although never ex-
oect to he perfectly well man, yet do
Expect, thank God, to be able to enjoy the
beauties of this world as soon rs favorable.
write this for the encouragement of the
'ttictcd, hoping that many may avail
themselves of the opportunity TO get relief
. | have done by the use Of Nichols
American Remedy.
Yours truly,
j. A. GILBERT,
Gen. Agt., Frederick, Md.
REFERENCES
Prominent Business men Of Frsdertk, Mo. :
A. Fearhake. Clerk Circuit Court. ,
g. J. Doll, Dry Goods merchant. ,
G. W. Miller, Postmaster.
d. G. Winebrenner, Cry Goods, &C Ii
J. T. Perry, Register OF Wills
W z. Modem ~ chr. wv.,t Cav ph
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-05-10

HAND CnusHED.-Mr. ;Charles Moser OF
this locality, who has been employed in
tue shops at Waynesboro for year or
more, returned home last week with dis
abled hand, having been unfortunate
enough to have it crushed by the machin-
cry.
AFORESAID" comes to the front again
in an article written in his peculiarly hui
mOrous style, which, while 1t treats the
subject at issue from the standpoint of the
ludcrous, does not fail to make aeveral
points plain that are lncontestibly true.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-05-10
Carlisle Shoes. full
line ut Roots.

New School HOUSES The County
Commissioners will build ten new school
houses eight, frame and two brick. Stony
Branch in Emmitsburg and Grove Acade-
my in Woodsboro districts will be of
brick. Creagcrstown district secures a
new frame building at Appold's crossing
Another large invoice of tnwarcat
T. G. Stockdale's
The Valley Register in commenting on
our article covering the report Of Engineer
Randolph deplores the loss its READERS
those most interested in the enterprise
sustained "in not first obtaining the advice
of the editor of the CllrWm as to the best
and most practicable route for their pro-
posed road"
The REGISTER is either a most u1conAion-
able tl1ttcrer, or else is heartlcss in its sar-
Casm.
When we absOlved that paper from all
obligation to copy the article, we did SO be-
cause we expected that it would be con
sidcrcd too lengthy, even when concerning
a matter of benefit to Its readers, those
most interested in TIL" enterprise" and to
which matter it has already given SO
much ~ space and thought.
We also deeply regret" that the crowd
ed condition" of the columns of that paper
did not preclude the possibility of its mn-
tilating our article; of its giving our I'M
favorable opinions and Withholding the in
disputable facts; of its saying AL this and
more simply because Mr.. Randolph re-
ports tie McchanCstown route impracti-
cable and not finding it convenient to al
low one of our reasons for doubling the ac-
curacv Of Mr.. Randolphs conclusions, to
see the light,
To one Who claims rs "i,s readers Il osc
most Interested in the ENTERPRISE but who
docs little original think ny on the SUI, Get;
it If suggested hy another also ''intcrcs;"o
in the cnicrpr Sc dat, in lieu Of a dispo-
Si.ion To hc sarcastic. Il spirit Of frankness,
coupled wi n the evidence Ola pronounced
ability 10 cad the lcatt.:t to ;hc tr,th nt
itctin@ Il local enterprise, would be more
hrcsmin,-
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-05-10
Do not fail to ask
for the celebrated
Walker Shoes for
Men and Boys at
Roots.
W hat the People Say.

s. s. Pcthtel New Freeport, Pay writes:
-"The people of Spring Hill township,
Greene county, are much pleased with
Aromanna. They say that it is the great
remedy for kidney complaint, etc"
j. w. erosion, QIigginsville W. Va,)
writes THE people here don't want
anything better than Aromanna."
May 10, At.
We have had the pleasure of meeting
w. II Steck, travelling agent for one of the
Largest Copying houses in the United
States, situated at Williamsport, Pa. We
have examined his work and find II of fine
quality He enlarges small picture OF
any description such as Gems, Daguerreo-
types, Amhrotypes, Photographs, etc.
from an sx1O copy to life size; also India
Ink and water colors. Prices to suit all
He requires no money in advance but does
an honest business and collects on delivery
We understand he has work for the St.
Mary's College. A copy of Father McClos-
ky, which will be ratified at the fair by Miss
Lou Manning,
Should he call on the reader please ex-
anime his work and among his list of sub
scrbcrs, you will find the most prominent
citiMn ms of Frederick Co., Md.
EE-The wonders of modern chemistry
are apparent in the beautiful Diamond
Dyes. All kinds and colors Of Ink can be
made from them.
FESTIVAL. The ladies Of our town have
volunteered to hold festival for the bene-
fit of our band 1t will be held in the Acad.
envy yard and building, beginning on Mon
day evening next, May 18th, continuing
through the week As this is the first Of
the season it is probable that Strawberries
and ice cream will be enough of rarcties
to attract a large patronage. See posters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-05-10
NOMMISSlONERS' MEETING.

TOMMlSSlONEhS' MEETING,
The last meeting of the Board prior to
making the levy for 1893, will take place
at their office in the Court House,
On Aonday, Nay Ii, 1883.
at 10 o'clock, a. IN. All persons hsyitf
claims against the county will rrcseut
them at this meeting, and allclsin,s ,l,ssod
upon for the levy Of 1888 and MOI, iu tho
office must be returned during this meet
ing. BY Order,
Z. \. GlTTINOER,
10y -. Ws-,,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-05-10
EOXville Letter.
EDITOR CLARION:

EDITOR CLARION:
Your old clock still runs
although located in n hollow, which is
according to Kandolph's report, 'ohjcr
tionabc' and "impracticable,' but how il
the name of his Satanic Majesty he ca,
make the top of the mountain Ivy the sid'
of us, hundreds of feet above US, "practica
HE" is beyond our engineering compre
hension, as well as 1t is bcyant common
sense. But if his report is correct, it Is
list 30, and what are you going to dc
about il? The mountain il easier to as
crnl than it is to build railroad on the
plain at its base, and in fact, if we are to
accept his report, it has become an induce
mcnt to 20 several miles out OF the way in
order TO secure Il mountain for high line
Has no, engineering made rapid strides in
in the last couple years?
Heretofore, hills and mountain chains
were to be avoided in a railroad survey,
and now we find engineers recommending
rainbow lines in order to find mountain
side to climb, Ms we presume necessary, so
that they can control, and hold the train
down to time If there is no mistake in
the report Of Mr.. Randolph in his survey
of the contemplated railroad, mountains
are bully thing to have in acountry, and
we can hardly think that man could
make mistake, who is able to give ac-
curatc distance between different points
number of divides, their character and ele
vation, the number of feet grade per mile
to overcome, or git" across those eleva-
tons, and for all we know, the number of
hogs, COWS, sheep, cords Of wood and fence
rails the first COW catcher would throw in
to the air, that came along, on route that
he never saw, much less surveyed 1t is
lust this: that men who can make topo-
graphical survey of line correctly, and
not even get within miles Of it, are not Of
ten found, and must confess that | was
really astonished when saw your criti-
cisms of that survey in the CLARION. |
wonder that you were not afraid that some
night railroad might be built by the
short cut" route, over the Chimney rock
TO Rocky Ridge, using the CLARION OF
FIcE building as one of the pillars of the
great aerial structure You may think
that this idea is a little preposterous, but
assure you that since read the report of
The survey of the highest line lowest
grade, project to bridge the Pacific
ocean or tunnel the Atlantic would not
stop your old clock one second. See here
Cassell, would it not be a very good idea
TO send that bird of which you spoke, in
Inc last issue of the CLARION, that some
one found, and it didn't know it's father,
Or mother and no one could give it any
Information on the subject, to Randolph
)r to some ofthc Professors" who piloted
him on that memorable survey of the
highest line, lowest grade" perhaps they
would know all about its ancestors?
Ifyou cant obtain the requisite infor-
nation from them ! suppose you will have
% look to your old clock.
5S'e3 A-curnA,,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-05-10

Gen. Agt,, Frederick, Md.
REFERENCES:
Prominent BussnSss men Of Frsdertk, Mo.
A. Fearhake. Clerk Circuit Court.
g. J. Doll, Dry Goods merchant.
G. W. Miller, Postmaster.
d. G. Winebrenner Cry Goods, &C
J. T. Perry, Register OF Wills.
W. Z. N!coae:a %, chr, F-sz.k. Saw. BIZ
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-01-25
HUMOROUS.

OK one day of the carnival week at
New Orleans, was Mr.. NJ, n jolly song
brother, on the to home going occupied,
He was OH the mask ball been and found
himself IN happy mood. On the way
was he from somebody in the following
way spoken to:
Excuse me. Can you whistle"
ooh, yes y
Therefore can you-to me "A great
service-make. live namely (hic)--
there up two stairs highland when l
late-to home come-then whistle | 'du
bist verruckt mein kind'-and my wife
throws to me the (hic) key down. This
evening butts it little mucn become
the tongue Will not well-I cannot
whistle u
ooh, If it further nothing is, said
the singer, 1.-The melody know l.
With that steps he under the window
and whistles.
Hardly are the first notes whistled, so
opens itself the window aud the song
brother receives ora the head the con-
tents OF wash basin. At the same
time resounds shrieking woman's 5
voice:
"There, hast thou it, vNgabond, for
thy late to home coming?'
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-01-25
Remember This.

II you are sick Hop Bltters will surely aid Ma
ture in making you well when all else fails.
II you are costive or dyspeptic, or are suffering
from any other of the numerous diseases of the
stomach or bowels, 1t is your own fault If you re-
main Ill. for Hop Bitters are sovereign remedy in
all such complaints
II you are wasting away with any form Of Kid
ney disease, stop tempting Death this moment,
and turn for cure 10 Hop Biiters-
II you are sick with that terrible sickness, Ncr-
vousness, you will find a balm in Glleadn IN the
use of Hop Bitters.
If you are frequenter, or a resident OF mias-
matte district, Oarricade your system against the
scOurge of all countries-malaral, epidemic, bill
ious, and intermittent fcverS-by the use of Hop
BitterS
II you have rough, pimply, or salOw skin, bad
breath, pains and aches and feel miserable gen
orally, Hop Bltters will give you fair skin, rich
blood, and sweetest breath, health, and comfort
In short they cure all Diseases of the stomach,
Bowels, Blood, Liver, Nerves, Kidneys, Bright's
Disease. $500 Will be paid for case they will not
cure or help.
That poor, bedridden, invalid wife, sister,
mother, or daughter, can be made the picture OF
health, by a few bottles of Hop Bitters, costing
but trife. viii YOU let them suffer-
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-01-25
Hoes AND HAY.-Most persons, no doub

Hoes AND HAY.-Most persons, no doubt
have seen hogs eating hay during the WIN
ter months, in but small quantities, 1t Is
true, but still eating II. Ii clover is cut
when In fullest bloom, we'll cured and
stored away, the hay becomes valuable
food for hogs, especially when fed but lit
tie else than corn. To utilize 1t, cut it In
a cutting-box, half to three fourths OF an
inch long, mixed with bran, shorts or corn
meal and moisten it with swIii, or even
water; If made scalding hot the better.
Then let it stand for a few hours before
feeding 1t out.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-01-25

Two sides to it.-"There are two
sides to everything" sald a lecturer, 81
repeat it, there are two sides" At
this juncture tired looking little man
stood up in the front seat to say: "Well,
If you've no objections, I will just step
out and see If there are two sides TO this
hall. know there is an inside, and if
I find there is au outside you'll know it
by my not coming back. You needn't
be alarmed if shouldn't return" And
as he walked up the aisle he was fol-
lowed by the admiring eyes of the whole
audience. Their sympathies were with
him, but they were deficient i'll moral
courage.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-01-25
How to Shorten LIfo.

The receipt Is SIMPLE. You have only
to take violent cold, and neglect 1t.
The great English surgeon, asked lady
who told him she only had a cough:
"What would you havep The plagueR"
Beware OF only Coughs" the worst
cases can, however, be cured by DR.. VIM.
Halls Balsam for the Lungs. In Whoop-
ing Cough and Group 1t Immediately al
lays irritation, and is sure to prevent fa-
tai termination OF the disease. Sold by
all druggists and dealers IN medicine.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-01-25

FoGa has neat way of turning n
compliment now and then. Seeing the
elderly Miss Pangley in the street the
other day he tried to avoid her, but did
not succeed. When they met, said
Miss Pangley, 80, you naughty man
You wanted to cut me !" Replied Fogg,
blandly, 81 should be cutting pretty
figure, wouldn't ?" Miss Pangley tells
her friend. Aiss Sagegreen, that Mr..
Fogg is perfect gentleman.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-01-25

HAD met before: The fashion Of Civ
ing balls at public places has it's advan-
tages, but it ought to make one careful.
At the Kensington Vestry Hall, lately,
a young dandy accosted a gentleman
who was standing near the doorway, 81
think 1 have met you before several
times-a-" "Probably, sir, he replied;
I'm Gunter's head waiter"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-01-25
r,ver. Kidney and Br,ghrs Disease.

A medicine that destroys the germ or
cause of Bright's Disease, Diabetes, Kid
ney and Liver Complaints, and has power
to root them out of the system, Is above
all price. Such medicine is Hop Bitters
and positive proof Of this can be found by
one trial, or by asking your neighbGrs who
have been cured by 1t.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-01-25

Making such institutions as the public
schools, residences for janttors and their
families is very questionable practice. 1t
is necessary to have a careful man about
the premises, but not to have has wife aud
children. When dangerous disease breaks
out IN his household it is his policy to keep
silent about it so as not to be turned out OF
doors and probably for long time of en-
plOyment. Janitors should have a dwell
ling away from the schools.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-01-25

A YOUNG lady whose family were very
much Ill the habit of making conund-
runs was one evening asked by her hus-
band, in an excited tone, "Why are
these doors always left open ?" "I give
it up, instantly replied the wife.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-01-25

&Nhen the fountains of life are not cor
rupted and emblttered by suffering; when
the functions OF womanhoOd are strictly
normal, woman life is like music, with no
dlscord to jar her delicate sensibilities and
break the vital and organic harmony. But
many who suffer from vital and functional
disorders have found immediate relief and
q permanent cure by using Mrs. Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-01-25

NEW agony: ut is quite the proper
idea for a young lady to paint a bunch
of pansies on fresh laid egg and for
ward it by special messenger to her best
gentleman friend. This signifies: "Pa
Is hatcning another scheme against you.
Come over the garden wall this even
ing" The interest now begins.