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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-08-13
The Haunted locomotive.

The Baltimore Times tells the fol-
lowing wonderful ghost story, the scene
of which is laid oh tie eastern slope Of
the mountain and the denoument in
front Of the Logan House Altoona
L believe a locomotive can be haunt
ed, said a veteran B. & 0. engineer.
Il ran one on the Pennsylvania Rail
road for about year that was haunted
My engine was II god one, but had
some very curious actions at times.
The man who ran the engine before
took her was killed in a little collision
beyond Crcsson. He lived in d little
house just west Of Altoona. In MY
FUN coming east ! always passed this
house about 9 o'clock ut night. Just
before reaching it for several nights |
noticed that NY engine commenced to
slow UP more than | intended. be.
ga, to think ! was groaing nervoua,
and my hand was no longer true in
guiding the throttle. But us it never
occttreu anywhere else the effect made
on my mind by tic circumstances be-
came very unpleasant. After while
realized that there WAS some power
helping me at the throttle when !
reached this place mentioned it to
my fireman, and made him try it, He
was convinced that my impression was
right,
One night the whistle gave two or
three screams, thought the fireman
had pulled the cord, but he denied it,
This ocCltred two or three times after
ward and | couldn't see any hand pull
ing the rope, Well, You may be sure
didn't like this sort Of thing. At last
creepy feeling began to crawl over
INC when approaching the dead engi-
ncer's house, One night in June, 1881 l,
made up my mind to bA.k the ghost,
called the fireman in the cab and
both Of us graspel the throttle, slowed
up to the proper speed, and held on to
it firmly, We felt something tugging
at it, but we We're too strong for it
Suddenly y The throttle was wrenchcd
out Of our hands and pulled out to its
utmost limit Away bounded the train
down the grade into Altoona, the whis-
tie shrieking like demon. Before we
could get away from the ghost the train
had attained a great speed, and we ran
half through the city before we could
slow up. A swltchman saw us coming
/ and switched us on a side track beyond
the Logan House, where we wrecked
two or three cattle cars and damaged
the engine. The incident caused great
commotion among the people living
along the tracks, and the company cen.
sured me for it. As | couldn t be re-
sponsible for ghosts antics I threw
up the job and came back to the & &
o.
"Was the ghost that Of the dead en-
ginecr %
II think 50, lie always slowed his
engine while nearing his house, and
waved his hand at his wife and chill
dren, who stood in the door and bowed
and smiled at him, The night he rails
ed all that rlmpus he must have gott en-
mad because | didn't let him have his
way
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-08-13
No. | 6.
Ub hill-whip me not.

Up hill-whip me not.
Down hill-hurry me not.
On level Toad-srare me not.
Loose in stablc-forget me not.
Of hay and corh-iob me not.
OF clean Water-stint me not:
With sponge and brush-ncg!cct me
not:
or soft dry bed-deprive me not,
Tired Cr hot-leave me not.
Sick or cold-chill me not
With bit and reins-oh, jerk me not.
When yOr are angrY-strlkc me not.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-08-13
KIND NOTES.
BY FINLEY JOHNSON .

O what sweetness and bliss
There is in the tone
That comes to us kindly
w Then we are alone;
And the sad and lone hearted,
What rest could they find,
Iflovc never chccred them
With words that arc kind.
Soft, fairy-likc music,
When morning is bright,
May fall on the spirit
Like droppings of light
And, oh, they are pleasant,
The song Of the birds;
But there's nothing, no nothing,
SO sweet as kind words.
How oft in the shadows
Oftwilighl's soft wing
Have we dreamed about angels
And songs that we sing;
Yet still through, those visions
Bring peace to the mind,
They have not the influence
OF words that are kind.
O. thou, who art favored
With fortune and friend,
In whose cup of gladnrss
Lifc's pleasures all blend,
Remember thy brother,
Though sinful and blind,
Nav hr led from vices pathway
BY words that are kind.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-08-13
AYERS PILLS.

A large proportion of the diseases which
cause human suffering result from derange.
ment of the stomach, bowels, and liver.
AYERS CATIARTIC PILLS net directly upon
these organs, and are especially designed to
euro the diseases caused by their derangc-
ment, including Constipation, Indigcs.
ton, Dyspepsia, Headache, Dyscntery,
and q host of other ailments, for oil OF
which they are safe, sure, prompt, and
pleasant remedy. The extensive use of these
PILLS by eminent physicians in regular rrac-
tice, shows unmistakably the estimation in
which they are held by the medical profes-
sion.
These PILLS are compounded Of vegetable
substances only, and arc absolutely free from
calomel or any other injurious ingredient.
A Sufferer from Headache writes:
"AYER's PILLS are Invaluable to me, and
arc my constant companion. l have been
severe sufferer from Headache, and your
PILLS are the only thing | could look to
for relief. One dose will quickly move my
bowels md free my head from pain. They
are the most effective and the easiest physto
have ever found. 1t is pleasure to me to
speak in their praise, and l always DO 80
W. l.. PAGE, of ". l.. Page & Bro"
Franklin St., Richmond, Va, juno 3, 1889.
"I have used AYERS PILLS in number.
less instances as recommended by you, and
have never known them TO fail to accomplish
the desired result. We constantly keep them
OH hand at our home, and prizcc, them as
pleasant, safe, and reliable family medicine.
FOR DYSPEPSIA they are Invaluable.
j. Il. HAYES"
Mexia, Texas June II, 1882.
The REV. FRANCIS b. HARLowE. writing
from Atlanta, Ga, says: "For come years
past have been subject to constipation,
from which, in spite of the use OF nedi-
cines OF various kinds, suffered increasing
Inconvenience. until some months ago
began taking AYEE'S PILLS. They have
entirely corrected tho Costivo habit, and
ave vastly improved my general health"
Ayers CATHAnTlc PILLS correct irrcsu.
laritics of the bowels, stimulate the nppe-
tite and digestion, and by their prompt and
thorough action give tone and yigor to the
whole physical esonomy.
PREPARED ny
Dr.. C.Ayer& Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-08-13
Famous HEet Spells.

In 1893 and 1904, according to
French periodical, the Rhine, Loire
and Sicnc ran dry. In 1915 the heat
throughout Europe became excessive.
Scotland suffered particularly in 1925;
men and beasts died in scores. The
heat in several departments during the
summer Of l705 was equal to that IN
GLASS furnace. Meat could be cooked
bv merely exposing it to the sun. Not
a soul dared venture out between noon
and D. m. In lis many shops had
to close; the theatres never opened
their doors for several months. Not
drop Of water fell during six months. IN
l713 the Thermometer rose to IFS de-
drces. In 117o the heat in Bologna was
so great that number of people stitled.
There was not sufficient air for the
breath, and people had to take refuge
under the ground. In July, G3, the
heat became lntolerable. Vegetables
were burned up and fruit dried upon
the trees. The furniture and wood
work in dwelling houses cracked and
split up meat went bad in an hour.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-08-13
4 CARD.
DR.. HIRAM BTHRMAN,

DR.. HIRAM BUHRMAN,
physician and surgeon, takes pleasure in an
nouncing to the citizens OF McchanicstoWn
and vicinity THAT he has located here in tn"
practice Of medicine. For the present he
may bt found at
TIE GILBERT HOUSE,
until he secures m office Or Il residence for
himself and family,
lie would further add that he has tomc II
stay and hopes by "tritt amt upright drport-
mrnf to merit the confidence and support of
q discerning public.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-08-13

For its soothing and grateful intlu-
cnce on the soaly, and for the removal
and prevention Of dandruff, Ayers
Hair yisor has no equal 1t restores
faded or gray hair to its original dark
color, stimulates the growth Of the hair,
and gives it a beautiful, soft, glossy
and silken appearance.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-08-13

Ayers Sarsaparila is designed for
those who need medicine to purify the
blood, build them up, increase their ap-
petite, and rejuvenate their whole sys-
tenn. No other preparation so well
meets this want. 1t touches the exact
spot. Its record Of forty years Is one
Of constant triumph over disease.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-08-13

In what case is it absolutely i'm
possible to be slow and sure::-ln the
case Of awatch.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-08-13

Why are tardy person: like bustles?
Because they are always behind.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-08-13

Pleasant memory in old age is like a
bird singing on withered bou5h.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-08-13

Get on your husbands blind side,
and then you can 90 to the seaside.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-08-13

The world Is u workshop, and none
but the wise know how to use the tools.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-08-13

There are many thread-bare souls
under silken cloaks and gowns.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-08-13

A tree that bears without blossom
ing-The axletree.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-08-13

Singular, Square meals make round
bellies.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-08-13

Why should Ireland be tn richest
coantrv in the wcrld; Because It's
its capital is always Dublin.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-08-13

Why Is the earth like school black
board ? Because the children OF men
mulltiyy upon the face Oft.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-08-13
CHANG OF TIME,
MS TRH MARYLAND R. ROAD.

-, -
HE ,fa..aYi7Ts sR..sjaiiFF. .xs.sss
T'O take effect Monday May 81
l. 1885.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-16
CHINESE AMUSEM ENTS.
Down the Remains of Some 300 Dead
Bodies ana ScTaping the Bones.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. Is.
A horrible discovery was made in China
town today. Information was given the City
Coroner that horrible stencil was being
emitted from cellar on Pacific street. He
went to the cellar, forced his way in and
found the floor covered with human skulls,
and partially covered with flesh in the last
stage of decomposition. In an inner room
the coroner found number of Chinese engag-
ed in boiling down the remains of other
bodies, while several others were engaged in
scrsping the boiled bones and packing them
for Shipment TO China. 1t is estimated that
the cellar contained over 300 dead bodies,
which had been taken secretly from the
various cemetaries throughout the State. As
an instance of Chinese ingenuity its stated that
those n charge of the operations fearing that
the stencil from the boiling pots would be so
great as to attract attention outside. had pro-
cured two living skunks, so that the odor of
the latter might overcome the odOr of the
former The coroner has taken charge of
all of the remains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-16
LAKE MARANACOOK.
The Final Preparations Abont Finished
Many Noted Arrivals.

LAKE MARANAcooK, Sept Is.
The weather indicates a pleasant day Wed
nesday for the grand regatta. The prospects
are that an immense crowd will be in atten-
dance. Large numbers of boating men are
already on the grounds arranging and prsc-
ticIng for Wednesdays event The manage
ment is hard at work on the final preparations
and everything points to a grand success.
Never before was such an amount of aquatic
talent assembled in Maine. Besides the ar
rivals already noted the following came Tues
day; Plaisted. Lee, Ryan, O'Neil. Cooley,
Weber, Wood; eight Dared crews, the Cres-
cents, Dirigos and Cumberlands. The repre-
sentative Paul Boynton Company are now
performing wonderful feats in armor near the
boat house. The Emmet crew of Arlington,
Mass, are out rowing. Hanlsn and Lee have
just been over the course. Ross, Hosmer,
Ten Eyck and others have been trying the
water. Hanlan pronounces it an excellent
course, splendidy located and fine water.
The Boynton Company under the manage
ment of $. c. Freeman, will give Capt. Paul
Boynton's famous aquatic exhibition, consist
ing of building life raft, cooking. eating,
fishing, ETC., closing with q grand finale in
demonstrating the torpedo service in naval
warfare; will blow up full rigged ship in
the same manner in which the dummy torpedo
was put under the British man of war Garnet
in New York Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-16
SPORTING.
THE YACHTS.
An Exciting Race Between the Puritan
and Gene>ta Expected.

NEW YORK. Sept. Is.
Capt. Joe. Ellsworth who was on board
the Puritan, Monday, said after the race was
over: Il don't think we have a sure thing
at all in sailing against that bat. She's a
terror. She was not far behind US when we
got to the point of the Hook bur we were
able bv pulling the centre board up little to
skim along Flynn's knoll, where she could
not go and SO gained on her, working up to
buoy No 81 hut if there is a strong breeze
In the race of "Wednesday, twenty miles to
the windward, it will be q very close thing
between the cutter and the Puritan" Mr..
Tams, the chairman of the committee said
that in the breeze outside the Hook the
Genesta sailed very much better than he had
any idea she would. He thought the race
between the two on Wednesday would be q
q close one and no one can tell with any
certainty the result.
Yesterdays victory of the Puritan over the
Genesta has increased the interest in the
international contest ten fold. Who were in
doubt about the final result are reassured and
many who hesitat about making wagers
are now betting heavily on the Puritan TOR
winning in tomorrow's race. no matter what
weather she may encounter. At the hotels,
clubs and in theatre Hobbies tonight the
prominent topics OF conversation are the de
tails of yesterdays race and the possibilities
in one side contest of 40 miles tomorrow
The English ensign floated all day from the
flag pole of the New York Yacht Club house
on Madison Avenue in Difference to the de-
feated Yacht. Mr.. Forbes, Gen. Pain and
Capt. Crocker were very reticent today but
all agree that the Genesta WAS q most formi-
dable rival. "Give US q good breeze from
the southwark tomorrow. which is generally
steady one" said Mr.. Forbes, "and l feel
confident that the Puritan will give a good
account of herself.
The course tomorrow will be 20 miles to
the windward or leeward from Sandy Hook
or Scotland lightship, according to the wind,
and return. The start is to be at $50 sharp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-16
HALI.OWELI..

Rumors have been rife for the last few
days OF attempted burglares in different
parts of the city, but have been greatly mag
nified. One night last week some one got
into the cellar of VIM. Wilson's house, but
were frightened of without getting anvthing,
and Friday night Mrs. A. II. Howard was
startled by hearing two men trying to get
into her house. but when she lighted a lamp
they left. The night watchman hearing a
disturbance started after and saw them and
gave chase firing two or three shots at them
bat they escaped. Three shots fred Sstur-
day night startled the inhabitants, but no one
seems to know who ired them, not even the
night-watchmen.
All who enjoy a good hearty laugh can
have the privilege by attending Murray &
Murphy's entertainment Our Irish Visitors"
at Wilson Hall tomorrow evening. The
Bangor Wing and Courier in speaking of
their entertainment the last Monday even
ing, says "even the standing room was
largely occupied, and the audience seemed
as highly pleased with the entertainment a.
last year, as they kept in continual roar.
Charlie Aver, formerly clerk for DIR.
Hawes, was in town Monday
We understand that DIR. J.QA. Uawes
has decided not to continue his singing sch ool
in West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-16
MAINE OFFICES.
Fourteen More Postmasters Appointed.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10.
FIRST Assistant Postmaster General Stew.
enson today removed fifty republican post
masters and appointed 81 democrats to vari.
Gus vacancies. The following changes were
made in Maine:
Mount Desert, Abraham C. Fernald, vice
Jonathan Humer removed.
Bridgton, Peter Waller, vice l.. ID. Libby
removed.
Bowdoin Centre, Mrs. Mary A. Coombs,
vice James l.. Rogers removed.
Ashland, Willis p. Brigham, vice Ansel
L. Moores removed.
Abbott Village, Geo. A. Bradmsn, vice
Jessie Barber removed.
East Madison, Mrs. Henrietta c. Moore,
vice Charles +. Tufts removed.
West Newfield, Albert II. Davis, vice
Josish Durgin removed.
Kent's Hill, Samuel McNear, vice Nosf
Jewett removed.
Frankfort, Upton Treat, vice Hiram Treat
removed.
Greenville, David G. Sanders, vice John
H Evelleth removed.
Fort Fairfield, Miles F. Dorsey, vice A.
l.. Paul vice Jabez S. Moores removed.
Lincolnvile, Robert w. Perry, vice X. b.
Sherman removed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-16
NO. oil.

tion. II don't mean" be went on TO explain.
unnecessarily or extrsvsgantly expensive,
but IN the nature of things these take money.
There. after, with knowledge a. full and
plain as words and figures could give il, Con-
gress passed an act extending the life and
powers OF the court. without a word in de-
bate or law intimating doubt as TO the right
and duty of the court to continue to make
expenditures for clerks and assistants, lust
as II had been for Two years preceding. A
null report OF the proceedings of the first
court, including reference To the employment
OF an assistant counsel and clerical help. was
made by the clerks to the secretary of State,
who, on Jan 20, 1877, transmitted it TO the
President,who in turn laid il before Congress.
More authoritable still in March, 1877 the
nnal adjustment was made by the treasury
department Of the accounts of the court. All
judgments awarded and all expenses incurred
including those for assistant counsel and cler-
icsl help were charged against the Geneva
award, which was then credited with the in
terest that had accumulated and the balance
was converted into the treasury to await the
further action of Congress This adjustment
sood without objection or complaint for more
than hve years and then Congress established
the present court tor the distribution Of the
unappropriated balance. .Reenacting ir the pre-
else words the provision OF the former Law with
regard to the necessav incidental expenses
under which the expenditures of the former
court were incurred, Judge Harlan closed
by quoting very recent decision OF the su-
preme court of the United States, Drown
VS.. U s.. in which il is laid down that In
case of ambiguity in a statute, contemrora-
neous and uniform executive construction
for period of years is decisive aud conclu-
siye
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NORTH vAssALBORO.

An article recently app cared in the Lewis
ton journal and later in the Boston Journal
of Commerce concerning the Vassalboro
WOODEN Mills which we are satisfi a does
that corporation great injustice and certainly
damages the property interests OF this village
as the business of the place is wholly gov
erned by the running of the mills. Such
sweeping statements against a great industry
ought not to be made except upon the best
authority. We have it from good authority
that no stock Of the mill has been sold at any
price within year, and none in the history
Of the corporation at anything like the ruin
Gus figures mentioned in that article. The
quantity of goods on hand at the mills and in
hands Of selling agents is much les. now than
at any time for many years. They have taken
new departure and hereafter will work on
orders only. Saturday nights mail brought
them an order for eight hundred and fifty
pieces. which together with orders received
within ten days previous. will run the mill to
their full capacity the next three months and
1t Is expected that other orders will follow
which will insure the running of all the ma
chinery all winter.-Mr. Charles Il. Crowell
and wife have gone to Boston to consult with
doctors in regard to Mr.. Crowell's health,
which has been Of late quite poorly Mr..
Charles Taylor has gone on weeks visit to
his daughter, Mrs. Samuel Williams, Of
Brookline, Mass.-Mr. Luther White started
for Boston Monday morning, where he Is to
90 to work in Mr.. Samuel Williams whole
sale woolen house.-The last Of this month
DR.. +. A. Libby will start for California,
where he will spend the winter, and il things
look favorable will move his family and go
into business.-Rev. Mr.. Guerney of the
Baptist church preached his farewell sermon
last Sunday.
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A TOWN EXCITED.
Sons of Wealthy Citizens Arrested for
Burglary.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 10.

CINCINNATI, Sept. Is.
The publication was made here, Tuesday
of startling discovery at Colina, Mercer
county, where three or four youths, scarcely
of age, sons of leading and wealthy citizens,
are under bonds for burglaries committed in
that town. One of these is a son of Hon. D..
Marsh, speaker of the Ohio House of Repre-
sentatives. Another is the son of County
Clerk Landfair and student at the Kentucky
Military Institute. Several others are sus-
pected but not vet arrested
The matter became public through nephew
o. the sheriff who had been intrusted with the
sale Of some stolen jewelry. Young Marsh,
it is said, has made a confession. A bar
keeper named Joseph Schiiling, has also
been arrested, in connection with the affair
and is under bonds. The whole town is wild
with excitement and citizens fear no adequate
prosecution can be had, owing to the infu-
ence OF friends of the defendants. fund
has been started to employ competent law
yers.
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ATTEMPTED SUICIDE,
A PenObscOt County Prisoner Cuts His
ThrOat-PrObably Insane.

BANGOR, Sept. l5.
Richard Goss, 66 years old, prisoner con-
hned in Penobscot county Jail in Bangor, and
who was indicted for arson in the Piscataquis
county court last week for burning buildings
at Moosehead lake, three months ago, at
tempted suicide Tuesday morning at five
o'clock, by cutting his throat. He used a
large dull blade OF jack knife, and cut
terribly. He severed the wind-pipe but cut
no large arteries. Physicians examined him
late in the evening in regard to his sanity,
and the excitement caused him to commit the
act. 1t is thought that he cannot possibly
recover