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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
Political.

Conventions are being held by the
republican party in States and Congress
sional districts throughout the county
te name delegates to the National Con-
vention at Chicago. There are num-
Der of names before the people for pres
ident, but from amongst them all there
are but four of real prominence, viz:
James G. Blaine, Gen. John A. Logan,
Geo. F Edmunds and Robert Lincoln
The first named on the face of existing
affairs seems to have strong lead for
first place on the ticket while the name
of Robert Lincoln, when it does notap-
pears as the choice for first place, is CIV
en- as the choice for Vice President, 1t
looks very much as though the ticket
would be Blaine and Lincoln, but it is
too soon to say that Blaine must win;
be may continue to gain in strenth, or
his rafting boom may collapse before
the two months between this and the
time of the Chicago convention, expires.
Gen. Logan is certainly the second in
point of present apparent strength.
In Democratic politics there is less
stir as yet; this may be accounted for
in two ways; first, because the National
Convention of that party meets one
month later; and again, being out of
power, that party has not the hundred
thousand officials directly concerned
in holding place, but it has that in
definite number, impossible to state,
who would be willing to work, fight
and bleed the government purse, for
their party. In month from this the
campaigns for the nomination on the
two tickets will have been fully inau-
gurated and from that time uutil the
votes, possibly the electoral votes, are
counted, we will have the glorious ex-
element of an American Presidential
election,
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Hubble Notice.

rI'hc County Commissioners of Frederick
] county, will meet in their office in the
Coutt House, on Tuesday, April lst, 1854 at
II o'clock, a. m 70 facilitate business the
Board have agreed upon the following order
of business, and day fixed for each district
tO-wit
Friday, April 4th, Creagcrstown District
Monday, April tth Emmitshur@ District.
Wondlv, April 18th, lIauvers District.
Tuesday, April 18th, Woodsnoro' District,
Monday, April 2lst, Ncchanicstown Dist.
Saturday, April 2Gth, Lcwistown District.
On the days named for the sevcaal Dis
trr;s all persons interested will present
their applications for new School Houses
Bridges. new Roads and special appropria-
ton Tor public roads, also appeals from their
asSrssn cnts.
The particular attention of the public is
called to this notice, as no abatement will be
male. nor will any credit be allowed on any
assessment after the 30th day Of April 1854,
until the levy for this year has been compile
ted. Any persons having erected any new
buildings, or additions to their old ones,
would do well to report the valuation ofthc
same otherwise they may be excessively as
sessed. BY order,
H. + STEINER, Clerk.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
How II Works.

The Baltimore American of last Sat-
urday referring to the total amounts
asked of Congress for public buildings
($7O00.000) says "the whole thing is
merely a dodge to purchase political
capital at the governments expense
X * x There ought to be sentiment
in Congress that will sit down on this
jobbery and log rolling while in an
other column we find Baltimore asking
for $3.50, 600, the balance of 81, $50, 600
appropriated by the national govern.
ment to improve the Baltimore harbor
and as all know, more than 81 900 600
is to be spent in erecting post office
in that city. Wonder if some other To-
calities wouldn't be disposed to ques
ton the consistency of the American s
position in these matters?
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

The London Times holds America to
account for permitting explosives to be
made and sold here for use against the
peace Of the English government. Con-
gress had better be liberal in its appro-
priation for use in the naval depart
ment; we might on short notice be re
quired to defend ourselves against one
or more of the iron bound governments
of Europe. We give all sorts of privl-
eyes here to all sorts of people and
might be taken Unexpectedly to an &C
count for some act of the communistlc
and socialistic madmen and adventures
that come over here to ply there trade
of terrorizing, that is dangerous and
difficult to carry out in lands where
deapotism chops off the head of a pollt-
ical offender with less ceremony than
is observed here when it is desirable
that petty thief shall be committed to
Jail for six mouths. This is the glorious
LAND of the free and home Of (unfort-
uhatelv now too often, those who do
NJ y brave" the penal laws, applicable
to political offenders beyond the Allan
tic,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

ance in giving the constituents of Others
fair share.
In the Senate, the event of the week
was the passage of the Educational bill
after it had been amended so as to linn
it distribution to eight years-seven
millions for the first year, ten for the
second, fifteen for the third, and then
two millions less each year until the
eighth when the appropriation is to
cease. The Naval bill isnow before the
Upper House, and the defenseless coast
war ships, bureaus of ordnance, yards
and docks, equipment, construction, re-
pair, and steam engineering are points
under discussion
This week the tariff bill will be call
ed up by its author, and then the bit
terest and longest debate of the season
will begin.
1t has become notorious of late years
that the expenses of the funerals of
Members of Congress were unreasona-
bly, heavy, and in many cases the de-
tailed lists of expenditures have erected
the matter into public scandal. The
committee on accounts has made a thor
ough investigation, and will provide
against similar extravagances in future,
though no formal report on the subject
will be made.
A number of petitions have been re.
ceived by the House committee protest
ing against any reduction Of the life
time of patents, Members of the COM
mittee say the petitions must be due to
misapprehension on the part of the in
ventors of the country, and they want
all persons interested to know that the
committee has unanimously reported
against the bill shortening the lifetime
of patents.
The President spent Easter quietly
with his family and declined to see
visitors on Good Friday, The White
House is visited now every day by
hundreds of strangers. On one day Of
the week it was estimated that five hun
dred personsa large proportion of whom
were bridal couples passed through its
portals, and admired the decorations Of
its suits of rarlors.
Mr.. Morrison is determined to force
the fighting on the tariff question, and
has announced that he will call up his
twenty per cent horizontal reduction
bill tomorrow. Mr. Kelly will raise
the question Of consideration and call
for yea and nay vote. This will com.
D both sides to muster their forces
and the result will show how parties
are divided upon the vital political is
sue of the day. Should the House de-
eide to consider the bill, vote may not
be reached until after both the nation
al conventions have met and adjourned.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

Thomas Davis aged fourteen, of
spartanburg county, S. G., began dig
ging a cave in the bank of the Tiger
river several days ago, to make place
of safety from cyclones. His parents
did not know it. He was missed on
Monday. He had told some children
of his intention and clew was thus OBJ
tanned. Upon searching along the bank
of the river it was found that the cave
had fallen in and taat the boys body
had been crushed almost beyond recog-
milton. Hundreds of similar pits and
caves are being made throughout the
counties in which the recent cyclone
did such great damage.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

George W. Peck, the Wisconsin HUI
morist, lives in 100000 house iii
Milwaukee--that is, the dwelling cost
that much, though Peck paid only
$40, 600 for it. The costly mansion
was built by millionaire with whim.
1t turns it's hack to the avenue near
which it stands and faces the lake
The kitchen windows overlook the
fashionable promenade. Peck owns
other real estate insMilwaukee.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
Washington Letter.
FRoM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.
April 18th. 1884.

(fROM OUR REG CORRESPONDENT. }
April, 18th. 1884.
The proceedings Of Congress during
the week have been unusually interest
ing. TheHouse first defeated the Con.
verse Wool bill, and then decided al
most unanimously in favor of retaining
the whskey tax. Itnext voted against
the bill giving lands in severalty to the
Indians, and passed bill requiring
Governors of Territories to reside there
in for two years before election to office
The Public buildings bill occupied two
days. But little progress was made on
it, however and it called forth the in
dignation of Representative Thompson,
who characterized it as a combination
for public plumber, which every men,
Der in charge Of one of these bills was
interested to sustain in order to pass
his own measure. 1t cannot be denied
that Congressional antagonists became
courteous and conciliatory when appro-
priations for the erection of United
States Court Houses, customs houses,
and post-of1ices We're pending. Each
thought his own district bill particu-
larly meritorious, but each was pleased
with the task of dividing the surplus
revenue upon basis of mutual assist.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
The April returns of the Departmer

The April returns Of the Department
Of Agriculture make the winter wheat
area about q, geo, 600 acres. This is
nearly the breadth sown Of the previous
crop, of which between five and six per
cent was subsequently plowed up,
leaving Is, 400, 600 acres to be harvest
ed. Comparing with the area harvest
ed, the present breadth is an increase of
five per cent. Thepresentarea is great
er than that OF the census year by more
than 2, 600, 900 acres. The increase
is about /, 500, 900 acres on the Pacific
coast, aud nearly 150, 900 acres in the
Southern States. There is a small in
crease in the Middle States, and q slight
decrease in the Ohio basin. The con-
dition Of wheat averages 95, 100 repres-
enting full stand, unimpaired vitality
and medium growth. In April 1888,
the average was so, and IS in April,
1881. Maryland's average Of condition
of the wheat crop is the highest of any
state in the union.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
An Answer Wanted.

Can any one bring US case Kidney
or Liver Complaint that Electric Bit
ters will not speedily cure? We say
they can not, as thousands of cases al
ready permanently cured and who are
daily recommending Electric Bitters,
will prove. Bright's Disease, Diabetes,
Weak Back, or any urinary complaint
quickly cured. They purify the blood
regulate the bowels, and act directly on
tee diseased parts. Every bottle guar
anteeb. For sale at 50c bottle by
N. e. Leatherman.
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G17,OOO,OOO In ( hancery.

"Nert Of Kin and Heirs at Lao Gazette, u
published semi-monthly, containing inherit
ance laws, Chancery decisions etc. and Tin
combinations over 10000 names of parties
which have been advertised for in England
w aes, Scotland, Ireland, United States OF
America, Canada Australia, East and West
Indies, France, Hoard, Belgium, Germany
etc, etc, since 1865. Size - pages. Sub
scription S2.oOper year Single copies 10
cents. William Raich, Publisher, POL Will
liam ST., Posto1llce Box 34U9, New York
City.
Jan 31t1
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

Mr.. M. E, Allison, Hutchinson, Kan.
Saved his life by simple Trial Bottle
of DR.. Kings New Discovery, for
Consumption, which caused him to pro-
cure large bottle, that completely cur
him, when Doctors, change of climate
and everything else had failed. Asth-
ma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Severe
Coughs, and all Throat and Lung d.
seases, it is guaranteed to cure, Trial
Bottles free at NJ. E. Leatheaman' 8
Drug Store. Large size 81 90.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
Undertaking a Speciality!

A full line of Home made and City, Wal
nut and Cloth, Collins and Baskets in stock,
which will be trimmed in style and at prices
to suit all. A
CORPSE PRESERVER & Flesh Tints,
Furnished, if desired, aoithout charge.
1t is my purpose to conduct this branch of
business IN style and manner that | hope
will secure for myself full share of public
patronage Having had a long and successful
erpe,ience in the business, feel confident of
being able to give full and complete salts
faction to my patrons.
Please call to see me.
GEO. d. KEYSER.
mar 81 1y.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

Gen. O. O. Howard. who sailed on
the Belgenland for Antwerp, last Satnr
day, now takes his first furlough since
the war. He goes directly to Egypt,
and thence, if possible, to Khartoum to
Join General Gordon and witness the
further operations in the Soudan. He
will probably be absent from this coun.
try about six mounths.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
Rucklen's Arnica Salve,

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 eruptlons, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or mon
ey refunded. Is cents per box. For
sale by NJ. E. Leatherman.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

The autobiography of Charles Bid
die, of Philadelphia, tells a story of
George Washington that we believe is
not told by Bancroft or Irving An
aged Philadelphia mechanic being
asked if he remembered General Wash
ington replied 81 once saw General
Washington kick a fellow down stairs"
He proceeded to relate how he and fell
low jour- eyman were once sent to the
Presidents house to do a job Of painting
or glazing. Arriving early, they were
admitted by servantmaid, who led the
way up sairs. While ascending the stairs
his companion attempted some liberties
with The girl who gave shrek as they
reached the second story. Immediately
the General sailed forth from the front
room half dressed and half shaved and
demanded the story; he rushed at the
man in rage, and started him down
stairs with a violent kick from behind !;
at the same time he cried out: i will
have no woman insulted in my houseI
and called for Col. Lear to put the ras-
cal out of the front door,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
Newspaper Law Decisions.

1. Any person who takes paper regularly from
the postufice-whether directed to his name or an
others or whether he has subscribed or not-is re-
sponsible for the payment.
If any person orders his paper discontinued; ne
or she must bay all the arrearages or the publisher
NAV continue to send it until payment is made
and collect the whole amount, whether the paper is
taken from the Office not.
No paper will be discontinued until paid up.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

A rumor is current to the effect that
the Greedy relief expedition has been
picked up in the arctic regions by a
whaling vessel. Little credence is al
lowed the rumor.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
Notice to TaX-PaVers!

A LII PERSONS OWING STATE AND
IA county taxes are earnestly requested to
pay up at once, and save costs, as | am clos
ing my books. will proceed to collect ac-
Cording to law ID. III. ROUTZAHN,
ap1U-3t Collector
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
General News.

Senator and Mrs. J. D. Cameron will
remain in Southern Italy until next
month, and at present expect to return
to tins country in June.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
Executors Notice.

UNHIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, that the
subscribers have obtained from the Or
phan's court o. Frederick County, Md, let
tiers Testamcntary on the estate OF
JOSEPH WILLHIDE,
late of Frederick County Maryland, deceased
All persons having claims against the said
deceased, are hereby warned TO exhibit the
same. with the vouchers thereof legally au-
thcnlicatcd, to the subscribers, on Orbctore
the 25.h day of September, 1884, they may
o. hcrwse bv law be excluded from all bene-
fit of said estate.
Given under our hands this 18th day of
March, A. d., 1891.
join r: RoUzER, Executors
CHARLES Il, Il. WILLHIDE,
Mar 20 st.
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Administrators Notice.

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, Chat the
J. subscriber has obtained from the Or
phan's Court of Frederick county, Md, let
tiers of administration on the estate of
MARY ANN SEXTON,
late of Frederick county, Maryland, deceased.
All persons having claims against the said
deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof legally au-
thenticated, to the subscriber, on or before
the 18th day of October, 1884, they may
otherwise by law be excluded from all ben
eft of said estate
Given under my hand this 18th day of
March, A. D., 1884.
GEO. A. HOOVER,
ap105t Administrator.
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coughs, Colds, tatarrb, Con-
SUmDliOn.

All Throat Breast and Lung Affections
cured 10y the old-estabshcd "SW A Mes
WILD CHERRY" he first dose gives re-
lief, and speedy cure follows. rs Cts, or
800 at Druggists.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
Binder.

The first thing that wise man wants
when buying any pece of machinery, is to
see it work; when he sees il work he wants
to examine it, and see if he can understand
it; il he cannot, he naturally feels a little
dubious and concludes that while it may be
all right, yet he prefers something in which
the why and wherefore of every operation
is plain; but when, on the ether baud in
trying Binder he finds one that is so sim
pie that he cannot fail to see the cause Of
every effect he says at once, This is the
Binder to buy This is the great beauty OF
the Deerjng Tacins Binder: Light draft,
light WEIGHT and simplicity The knottcr
alone which is the most important
part of the Binder, has less than one half
the number of parts Of any other Binding
Machine in exist nee. 1t has no springs
and is so constructed that it cannot get out
of order nor mil to bind every bundle, All
the gearing OF the Binder is in the rear, max
ing it a balanc cd machine, and leaving no
weight on TIE horses nccks. In addition to
Dcering STANDARD, | have the Decring
Junior wcighing 500 pounds less than the
already light Standard Dccrng. viii be
glad TO furnish fifty six names of RESPONSE
Tile farmers WHO bought and used Dccrin@
Binders last season on application. Also,
the
ADRIANCE REAPERS AND mo WERS
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
Administrators Notice.

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, that the
/ subscriber has obtained from the Or
phan's Court of Frederick County, Md, let
tiers Testamentary on the estate of
SARAH LIDIE,
late Of Frederick County, Maryland, doccas-
ed All persons having claims against the
said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit
the same, with the vouchers thereof legally
authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before
the Goth day of September, 1884 they may
otherwise by law be excluded from all bene-
fit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day of
March. A. d., 1884.
CYRUS COVER,
mar cost. Administrator
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License Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons
~ and bodies, corporate or polite, who
may be entitled to Licenses, that they must
obtain n License or renew the same on or
hnforp the
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

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 method we inform our
readers, at glance, of the course Of the mar
ket, which is as essential as a knowledge Of
the present week.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
DRIANCE REAPERS AND MO WERS
which met with equal success.
The AdriAnce New Model Mower,

The AdriAnce New Model Mower,
the most successful of all Moving machines.
1t has two motions and is the only Mower
in existence that gets its first motion from
straight gear. SIMy-tiyc sold last year and
hundreds of farmers thoroughly convinced
that it is far superior 10 all others After
twenty years experience in this business
the two past years have handled the
Old Hickory Farm Wagon,
and have full line of them which have
given universal satisfaction. They are not
made at pcniicnliary, as CLAIMED by some
of nv competitors, but by one of the largest
manufacturers in the United States at Lou.
isyIlle, Ky. Wholesale and retail agent for
the wcll-known
THOMAS RAKE AND TEDDER,
Frlck d Co.'S Engines, Saoc- malls, TAresh-
erS and VtbratorS;
Traction or S,lfPropeling Engines q spe-
cialty.
Hoqcr$to,rn Empire Threshers, Engines,
.Sa,v Nils, Corn Shelters and C'ocer
Hu1lcrS; also the
BIRDSELL CLOVER HULLERS
Sp9urs DouJh-! Stcar Hoyse- Po,csr Hay Fork
This Fork is so constructed that it viii
catch the full width of a load, and short
hay or grain of short fibre successfully, and
viii leave little or nothing to clean up with
handwork 1t is easily pu, up to any barn
or shed. Young American Steam or Horse
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

THERE Is some help for all the defects of
fortune for if man cannot attain to the
length of his WISHES, he may have his
remedy by cutting of them shorter.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
y IaU " III IIIHIUIdCtIIIV HIIU SUI
Birely's Ammoniated and
Super-Ph }sphate.

using his formula and the same materials,
chemicals, &c, We learn it has proved to be
first class fertilizer and has given the far
mers general satisfaction, we are determined
to keep it up to its standard and give the
farmer full value for his money.
The business will be conducted by i. G.
Smith one of the firm of Smith and Coblenz
although stranger among you our best eff
forts will be put forth to meet public favor.
We will also keep on hand for sale all
Ii Il, 1Af
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
Going into Business !

The subscribers having purchased the
Warehouse property of Mr.. S NJ. Br,ly at
Graceham, take this method of informing
the public that they intend conductingo gen
era produce business and will pay the high
est cash prices for the same.
Also will manufacture and sell
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Financial Statement.
Corp0ration Of MeChaniastOWn.


Corporation Of MeChanicstoWn,
FOR YEAR ENDING APRIL 10, 1884.
DIR. Cr
To Cash old Treas. 4.S9
Taxes in arrears 81 IS
1888 259.15
proceeds ofLoans 1926
Fines 81 80
s52594
Repairs Streets & Alleys 9l57
To pay and renew notes
and acc,s Isl 80
Accts. unpaid, Collect
or's commission, costs
and work on Corporation 35GS
Plank Sewers 40 -
Printing HOO
Secretary's salary and
A,ty's Fee 1900
Tools and Repairs of SAG
Qualifying Pres & Bail
if, loss on Trade Dollars $50
LamFlghting 81 50
Salary Pres. & Comm'rs 50OO
old Acct 80
*Cosl oil, lamps, &c 1854
Taxes Unpaid 1888
1854 $685. ga
*Including $l10l on old acct.
DR.. M E Lea,herman, J, Henry Cover,
Secretary. President
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

Last week. This week.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

The Undersigned has permanently located
in Mechancs,own, occupying the building
lately in the possession Of E. NJ, Smith, and
has received his first invoice of City Furni-
turc aud there are now two hands employed
in making up hand made furniture in the
shop aud more will be employed as the de-
mands of the trade require it.
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FOR YEAR ENDING APRIL 10, 1884