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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08
GfpyGB'g12' NEWS.
J0ttlngs from our Exchanges.

Schroeder's Corn Solvent, quick, perma-
ncnt cure for Corns Bunions Warts. rs cts.
Druggists. -
Last week S. Valentine u Son, of Hagers
town. purchased thirty-two colonies OF bees
in Woodsboro'. twenty-five were from the
yard of the Lutheran parsonage and ten from
Mr.. Hull Bowers.
The Maryland Dental Association have
rccommendeda number of dentists to the
Governor disappointment on the examining
board, and DR.. Edward Nelson, of this city,
IS one of those lccommcndoI.- Union.
Contracts AWARDED Last Thursday
the board of charities and corrections award
ed contracts for furnishing supplies for Mon
tevuc Hospital for three months ending July
1st, 1884, as follows: Coal, Jonathan Biscr;
flour, L. A. SLriner & Son; cattle, Joseph
Croft: Shoes AMI hats, Harry II. Quynn; gro
ccrics, c. l.. G.. Lampo; clothing, David
Lowcnstein; dry goods, L L Mullln!%; corn
William J. WormGn,- tn!oG.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08

SWEET CORN GROWERS desiring TO con-
tract to furnish sugar com TO me at the
canning house this season, will Call on T. c.
Stocksdalc, who is authorized to make the
contracts.
Apr loft w. r. Young.
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July goth, 1888.
DR.. OELIIG & PFoUTz-Thc true old re-
liable Tonic Elixir and Pills, when all prcpa
rations fails to cure this restores you to your
health Since 1871 up to date this famous
preparation is taking the lead by its merits
in curing when others fail; in our commUn-
ity it is known by its merits. Call and see
and Judge for yourselves, when you try it
tell all the evil of it you can, but stick to the
truth. For sale by Dr. NJ. Z. Lcathcrman,
Mcchanictown, DR.. Schlcy & Bro, and DR..
Carrot, Frederick, NIL
SHILOTS VITALlZER is what YOU need
for Constipation, Loss of Appetite, Dizziness
and all symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price 10 and
IS cents per bottle.
Sold by DR.. NJ. E. Leatherman.
THE USUAL RESULT. 1t is not to be de-
MED that u good sewing machine is one OF
the most important appurtcnanccs OF the
modern household.
We thought we had Il good machine in
our household until one day the agent Oft the
Neto Uome presented himself at our aoor
and proceeded to deliver an Grafton upon It's
characteristic merit
ip,,t ~ ,,,,,,,nrpJ 80 ,,,nni, inn NC
Us nicely and suits LII vel, 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"
Tie request was not unreasonable so We
granted it--hut more TO obljYc the agent
than any.hin" else; for really we did not
want the machine, and had not The rpmotcst
idea of buying H.
The machine once in the house it was nat
ural that the ladies should look il over; they
did so, and as a consequence fell in love
with it. They say that without the slight
est wish to deciy or disparagc any other
machine, this, all things considered, is, in
their opinion, the most desirable one to be
had.
The ui}shot Of the whole matter was that
the old machine was disposed of, and Tie
hight Running New Home installed in
our household, II is pronounced "A genuine
beauty and a real comfort, and "our folks"
wanted lis 10 tel other folks about il.
This unriyaIcd machine is manufactured
by the NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE
CO., 80 Union Square, New York, who wish
lis TO say that all who VIII send for their new
Illustrated catalogue and enclose their alvcr-
tiacm"nt Wrn,ed in another c0iCmn,D will
receive . set Of fancy advertising novelties
Of value to those collecting cards, &c.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08
CnhZI FHItEnssE II .

Having large assortment of remnants
AID pjp e. of handsome hrocq3"d silks,
sa,iMs aud yclTcts, We NJ" putting them Np
IN assorted hlnsHua anl furnishing them iOr
"Cr&2y Patchwork" Cushions, Mats T.divs,
&c, Sc. P,rriaSe No. lis handsome
bundle Of exquisite silks, saliuS nnl hro@alcG
yrlyety (lll differently int TIE NsA9 for the
most Sop,rj patt,ra IF fancy aror&. son; posi-
paid for So cents in postal note or i-ccn.
stamps. PactHgc 40. 2-tnni@inn@ three
times rs much rs package No. |. Sent post
paid for 81. These are "il If Tie refy ,IHct
QuaijW and cannot hc oqualcI at amy other
siI'. works in the [. $. at tiWcc h"16a car
prices. They will please any lady. One order
alw>ys brings dozen more. Lad'es -Ha"u"t
Of Fiincy Work, with 400 illustrations and
somrv bound, postpaid 50 cents Crder 11211.
Address, The Rochester SILK Co., Rochcs-
ter n. 7. myi-St
WLLYOU SUFFER- with Dyspepsia and
LAYER Complaint? Shioh's Ni;tli2cr, IS guar
an,ccd TO cure you. Sold by DR.. NJ. L. Lcath-
crnan.
MuI.INERY.-Mi Mary Pencil has ar
rived from Washington With II large and
sclec, lot of hats, bonncts, ribbons, feathers,
etc, which she has displayed tor sale at Ter
mothers residence on Water street, this
pla,c She requests Lcr friends to CAL ana
examine her goods II.
SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, made miscrah.cly
that terrible cough, Shi!oAs Cure is the rem
cdy for YOU. Sold by Dr. NJ. f Lcathcgman.
NEW SEWING MACHINES At A
GREAT BARGAIN-Wc hold o:dars for
Seven new Sewing Machines; they are the
New Home" ard are warranted to be AS
Good as the Best for general purposes. We
will receive orders for these ns we receive
them, will send for the machines and viii
sell them at d GREAT BARGAIN. Gail
and learn the prices, when you will certainly
buy if oa want machine
Cell on or address
Apr 24tf. The CLARION.
CATARRH CURED. health and sweet
breath secured by ShiIoh's Calnrrh Remedy.
Price 20 cents. Nasal Injector free.
sid by Dr. M. + Leathe-man,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08

be Commissioners of Charities and COrrcc-
tons, fail or neglect to qualify for thirty
days the County Commissioners shall I'll
the vacancy.
SEC. 2. The stl Commissioners shall be-
and are hereby declared a body corporate by
the name and title of the Commissioners Of
Charities and Corrections of Frederick coun-
ty" and by that name may sue and be sued,
make and alter SEAL and may take, hold
and receive any gift, donation or present,
which may be given, devised or bcqUcathcd to
them for the support AMI maintenance OF tiie
poor of the said county.
SEC. B. The said Commissioners shall
meet within ten daysaftcr their appointment,
and shall qualify by subscribing to th" fol
lowing oath; before the Clerk Of the Circuit
Court tor said county, viz LA. b., do
swear, that | viii duly and faithfully dis
charge the duties and trust committed to me-
as commissioner Of Charities and Corrections
Of Frederick county, according to the best of
my skill and knowledge so help he, God"
SEC. 4. In case of vacancies happening by
non-acceptance, death, resignation, removal
out of the county, or disqualification of any
Of said Commissioners from any cause, the
vacancy shall be filed by the .Cognty Com,
mis-ionrrs.
SEC s. No person who has not the Qu1,-
ifca;ions to be member of the General As
scmblv, Shall be eligible as 81 il Commits
sionCr.
SEC. G. They Shall have charge of and
coniro, over the Aims House, and tn" prop
,yty pertaining Thereto, and they shall also
make all contracts for furnishing supplies
for the support and maintenance of all per
sons committed to the Jail of Frederick coun-
ty.
SEC, 2. They SHAH nave power to make
such laws; and orders rules for the better
relieving, regulating and setting tic poor to
work, and furnishing Migrants, bcgsars, vag-
abond' and other offenders, and for the good
government of the Aims House in said
county, as to them shall seem proper
SEC. 8. They shall purchase, for the use
>,',f'' ''l,r
'
ins tools, kitchen utensils, cows, horses and
">N''''' Va '''' '''''''>' i>">'N'' - '''>'''
SEC u lheV Sh''' meet as oI''h as me-
c'SS!'y may acquire ci'Eor AT 'he AIN"
House or at the Court House in said county,
ana thty ai'"ii Ftc'c'ca compensation Oh Two
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08

We holl an o. Ter for an "A Z FarqIh7r'
Gain Dri!!, spring or p.n-bTcak. This drill
Is one Of the very best standard drills and
we offer il at a GRAND BARGAIN. Tie
drill cisin!s tD have III" hes. force feed f,r,il
izcr at,acANicn; knoWA. Il i known as The
pcrnsylyaria D!iil and = 1u'Ii at York, Pa
THERE. Is MONEY ~ THIS OFFER.
If Tar ChARlrN.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08
WANTED

70 sell Nursery Stock. Full Inc of new and
valuable s,ccia!t'es. Permanent employ
m,ut and good salary to srcccsSlIl agents.
Address. giy ng a.rt and references
PRATT Mrs rymcn,
feb II It i,OchCSltN, n. \,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08

Cosy DELI. GARDHNS.-On Saturday last
we made n trip 40 the above named hot
houses and are bound to sly that we were
pleased with the trip. First, il is located in
one of the most captivating hooks in our
Cutoctin foothills second, the evidence Of
industry and intelligent thrift of its worthy
owners, and lastly the po|iteattcnt,on shown
rs ard the generous style in which we were
dealt with requires at o"r hands good
word spoken III the interest Of Mr. and Mrs
Charles E. Sanford, of Cosy Del Gardens.
UPWARDS of g0,O00 cabbage plants have been
sold about . 800 cauiillcWor and from $4,000
to 1900 tomato plants. The demand has
come fully up to the supply and in some in
stances exceeded ii, 50 that MI ). has de-
tprn;ncd to enlarge his glass house for next
season. lie is a practical gardener Of SIX
teen years experience, and is 'minrn''y
qualified for the bus ness, while he is ably
seconded hy his intelligent and energetic
Of.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08

II ". BF,NNETT HAS SECURED 4
! / . int of Early Egyptian Corn for seed.
For sale ~
ap,T.N i. G. SlOthADALE.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08

the party he shall adjudgc the complain! to
be well funded, may commit such disorder
ly person to the Aims House 70. any time
not exceeding three months, unless he shall
find security at the discretion Of the Justice,
in any sum not exceeding fifty dollars, for his
good behavior for the space Of six months.
SEC 81. The Commissioners Of Charities
and Corrections Of Frederick county, Shall
have full powerand authority to receive in
the Aims House or Montcvuc Hospital, all
such lunntc or insane persons or paGpcle as
may be committed thereto by any of TIE
Courts Of any State, and also any such luna
tic or insane persons, who may bc placed in
said hospital by their friend for safe keeping
or treatment, and shall be entitled to receive
as compensation for the board, treatment
and support of such person, such ccnpcnaa-
ton rs may be reasonable. and just, to be
paid by the County Commissioners o. the
counties from which such persons may be
sent when committed Ivy the order Of any
Court, and to be paid by the friends, rcla-
tons, trustees or committees of such lunatic
or insane persons, when such persons shall
be placed in said hospital by such friends, re-
atlons, trustees or committees.
SEC 20. Any one Commissioner of Chart
ties and Corrections may, in writing, direct
he admission Of any poor person into said
Aims House.
SEC. 90. Any Justice Of the Peace for slih
county and any person by him authorized,
may npprehend, or cause to Ec npprchcn ,cd
any r0gues. Migrants 'vagahonds, b"cgars
and other Idle and disorde,ly persons found
loitorinr or residing in said county, WHO fol-
low 10 trade or occupation, and have 10 Wis
Ike means Of support, and commit them to
sail Aims House, there to be kept at hard
labor for any term not exceeding three
months, ana ,hc ovcrsccr Shall receive and
employ them according to tie tenor of the
commitment.
Sec. 2l If any person shall sell or dispose
OF any strong liquor, to any inmate of said
Aims House, he shall forfeit the sum of
twenty five dollars.
SEC. 25. All the pains, penalties and for
fixtures imposed by this lazy, shall be recov-
clcd in the Circuit Court for Frederick
county. by action Of debt or indictment, one
half to the informcr, and tic other lalt to
the use OF the Aims l!on5e ior SAD county
SEC 20, All S'ier,,'S' n'n,dS, Noi':'aoipS
crs OF Charities and Corrections, and the
officers ly them appointed, in TIC discharge
o: their Respective duties.
SEC. 81. lfany person shall ut any time
he s;icl or prosecuted for any matter or
thing ~ hin, done IN pursuance Of this law,
or amy thing tnefein contained; he may
Plead 'hc general issue, ana %'ye the special
matter IN N'drncc to MS defence ana II
the pIa'"'ih Si'J' nc hoN-s''i'' or 0iSc9h''h-
uc, or il the ii tuht!ant upon ti!"l ShalI nave
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08

Clifford Sinr Ronzcr was born Ionc 10Th.
1879, died May 1st. 1884, Age 1 year"
10 mos and Is days
Business Locals.


THE VERDICT Still IN the lead and at
The head OF the procession, with The best
line of goods that have ever been placed
upon tho shelves in Crca@crs.oWn. Sur'. is
the verdict rcHdrrci in favor OF William J.
Clamcr 4 Son, May lst lsSf Prints Mus
ms, Jeans, Chcyioit, &o,i"na, l'Trs Gods
CIoyI,s, Hats, Shoes G,Ns uld Qac,nswarp,
Groceries, together with a inrsc lot OF posts
and rails Country produce taken in OK
change Cor COOS r YOU woUlla,2 q beat
tilu selection Of goods, c,i at
MAYS If WM. J. CKAMER& Sons.
THAT HACKING COUGH can No 50
j l-..A- - L = L . - - .--
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08

INK-We acknowledge receipt OF large
bottle of INK, at the hands of the American
Standard Ink Company, of Frederick city.
We have given the ink an impartial trial
and can safely recommend II as being the
very best ink that we have ever used. 1t is
a home manufacture and we call upon our
merchants to give them an order. We
should like to see so good thing at lone
natrOnizCl.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08
There had been up until Sunday last, fears
of May drought, which, it is said, is more
damaging than one in August.

PUBLIC SALE.-Wm. j. Cramer, executor
of Eli Cramer, deceased, will sell lot OF
personal property at the residence of Miss
Henrietta Cramer, in Graceham, on Thurs
dav Nav 92ud
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08

MARY had little lamb-its fleece is white
as snow" but wants Days Horse and Cat
tie Powders to make it strong, you know.
That it does Price % cts. per package of
one pound, full weight. -...
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08

THAT HACKING CQCGH can 10 81
quickly cared by SMIoh'S Care. We :,Asral
tee IT, Sold by Dir, Vi. Z. Lcl:hrla..
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08
Local Items.

THE LUTHERAN MITE SOCIETY will hold
its sixth anniversary on Tuesday evening,
the 18Th instant, in the audience room the
church. The programme, consisting OF adj
dresses, readings and music, promises an
unusually good ent euainment. The public
are cordially invited. No admittance, but
collection will be taken. Exercises will be-
win at Z O'clock.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08

Remove all cause ofirritahlity and discom-
fort from the baby, by using DR.. Bulls baby
Syrup, the s,lrcst, best and hence cheapest
remedy in the world for the disease of baby
hood Price o5 CENTS
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08

EXACTLY! Out of humor, in mild way
and to limited extent we were, and az that
does one good if not INDUCED in too fire.
quently or too deeply, we see no good reason
either to regret it, or to contradict the
Chronicles assumption. We would sug-
gcst, however, that the fact, admitcd on its
part that it did not understand our refer
cnce to the School Commissioners, should
have been sufficient grounds on which to de.
cline to make any comment.
As to the other matter, we wish to say
that by Just as much as Mr.. Miller did more
than he promised III Emni'sAurg, by just 50
much did he come short of lis promises III
Mpchan;cstown, and in the Chronicles ndula-
ton of that gentleman, it has simply demon
s,rated clearly and substantiatel the whole
point of our article.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08

DEATH FROM SCARLET FEvER.-On Thurs
day morning last the first victim ofthe dread
disease, scarlet fever, was chosen and little
Clifford s., son of COL John II. Rouzer
died after season of intense suffering. The
immediate cause of his death was rhcuma-
tsm of the heart, the one of many scquels
to that disease that followed in his case. The
blow is severe one to his parents and many
others who knew warm-hearted little CHI.
will share with thCm in their grief.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08

We are again passing through an unusual
season of ill-health in this locality, no par
ticular disease, however, prevailing. There
are grounds for hope that the scarlet fever
is not an epidemic amongst us, there having
been but five cases and none reported with
in the past two weeks. With the exception
of one case that was fatal, we are informed
that the others are either July recovered, or
fairly on the way.
Since writing the above we are Informed
that the youngest child of Mr.. I. G. Stocks
dale has BEEN attacked with the disease.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08
Apr 24tG.

CATARRH CURED. health and sweet
breath secured by Shiloh's Calarrh Remedy
Price 80 cents. Nasal Injector free.
s ID by De N u LeAthcwnan.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08

WE RETIRED PN2CIPITATnLY from our
tclcp one on Tuesday evening last during
the thunder storm. We were convcrsug
with a subscriber and lad lu3t called his
attention to tie disturbance of the instru
mcnt at every flash of lightning, when a
vivid flash induced such an uproar that we
thought, at least we think we thought, that
we were hunt when the surprise had passed
away from us, we passed away from the in
strumcnt hereafter, should any one want
us they will please make it convenient to
call us when a thunder storm is not in pro-
grcss. The same flash referred TO above, 0c-
casoncd a report at DR.. ". E. Lcathermnna
instrument on the order Of a fire cracker;
had our instrument done as well, as close to
our ear rs we were holding it, it is probable
that the company would have lost sub
scribcr, not that we would have been fright.
cncl to death, but we fhCuld have been
afraid of that car-piccc forever afterwards.
Duting tie entire evening, at every flash Of
Lightning he bell rang end in every possible
way demonstrated 20 az, Tat the same force
thai is generated by the zinc and copper and
utilized to perioc; the telephone, II the twin
brother of III" "yallcf gal that live IN the
,.f,.,,1
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08

Mr.. N. Bruce Martin, senior editor Of the
Waynesboro pa Gazette, was married on
Wednesday, the 30th ult., in the Catholic
church, at Williamsport, Nd, to Miss Kitty
Cushwa, daughter of Victor Cushwa, OF that
place
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08

SHILOH'S NITALlZER is what You need
for Constipation, Loss of Appetite, Dizziness
and all symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price 10 and
IS cents per bottle.
Sold by Dr. M. e. Leatherman.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08

President Hood, of the Western Maryland
Railroad Company, accompanied by 9. W..
lIumrichouse, ESQ, visitel WilliHmsport,
last week, for the purpose of Investigating
the need of a new depot station at that place.
After Il careful survey of the situation, he
formed an opinion that it was but just to the
community and tile requirements of the
company to erect, at once, more commo-
dious building for TIC purpose stated, an d
promised to eject the nccllel Improvement
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08

For CuIcAGo.-Mr. Lycurgus n. Phillips,
OF this place, has been named as one of the
four delcgates-at large to the Republican
National Convention in Chicago. Mr.. Phil
lips is a staunch Blaine man and not made
of that sort of stuff that is readily moulded
by the hand of the manipulation We know
him well enough to say that it will be time
lost by any such as should cndcaTor to bend
him from his purpose.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-05-08

A FLo0D. The first genuine thunder
shower of the season passed this way on
Tuesday evening. The fll! Of rain was very
heavy and Rou@cr's branch became Il tor
rent thc ridge at Main street being I'M
equal to the requirements, Mr.. Joseph A.
Wcddlc's ioi was converted into dam, the
water rising to hi, yard + nee a3d tie over
how crossed tie street cA~; Of the bridge,
Rather had state OF affairs for Mr.. VS.
potato patch, and nothing short OF a change
il Tie bridge viii relieve him in such cases,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-10-02
. The spperstitions of Gamblers.

A friend of mine, who years ago used
to travel up and down the Mississippi
river. said to me one evening 81 have
watched gambling on the Mississippi
river steamboats, night after night, and
have had a pretty fair chance of OBJ
serving some of the superstitions of the
old time gamblers. For instance, they
do not believe that there is any great
luck in any Of the precious stones but
diamonds. If you have noticed the pro-
fessional gambler. even of these days,
you will see that he usually wears no
other ornament except diamonds. 1 do
not believe that you could hire gam
bier to wear a sun opal. Opals OF all
kinds are supposed to bring bad luck,
but sun opal, in gamblers estima-
ton, brings the worst luck of all. I have
yet to see a gambler with nerve enough
to sit down to game wearing sun
opal. Another thing, your professional
gambler will never allow you to touch
his chair when he is playing. In old
times, when the stakes were high on the
river boats, many a bloody quarrel has
grown out of an infraction of this un-
written law. Usually gambler will at
once leave the game, and if he returns
he will not play for large stakes. Now
will give you one more which, per
haps. is the most universal rule among
gamblers, even to this day. At mid
night, the "oId-timer' will arise from
the board and partake of light lunch,
and, perhaps, little wine. When he
resumes his seat you will observe that
he has changed his hat. This is an I'M
varying rule. To sit through game
with the same hat on, in the gamblers
maxims. is considered little less foolish
than giving his money away. Do all
of the gamblers of to-day keep up the
same superstitions Some of them do,
but they have no need to. There are
very few games nowadays where man
is not certain to lose all he has if the
gambler only wishes to take it. Within
the past fifteen years have not seen a
game where cheating, more or less
adroit, was not indulged in to trap the
unwary. ."-BOStOn Traveller.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-10-02
The Lead Pencil.

There is no lead pencil, and there has
been none for fifty years. There was a
time when a spiracle of lead, cut from
the bar or sheet, sufficed to make marks
on white paper or some rougher abrad-
ing material. The name of lead pencil
came from the old notion that the pro-
ducts of the Cumberland mines, En-
gland, were lead, instead of being plum
bago, or graphite, carbonate of iron,
capable of leaving lead-colored mark.
With the original lead pencil or slip,
and with the earlier styles of the "lead''
pencil made direct from the Cumberland
mine, the wetting of the pencil was a
preliminary of writing. But since it
has become a manufacture the lead pen
Gil is adapted, by numbers or letters, to
each particular design. There are
grades of hardness, from the pencil that
may be sharpened to needle point, to
one that makes broad mark. Between
the two extremes there are number of
graduations that cover all the conven-
fences of the lead pencil. These gradua-
tions are made by taking the original
carbonate and grinding it, and mixing
it with fine quality of clay in differing
proportions, regard being had to the
use of the pencil. The mixture is thor
ough, the mass is squeezed through
dies to form and size it, is dried, and in-
cased in its wood envelope. .-Scientifc
american.