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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

Fanny Banks, an old colored servant in
the family of Fred. ]. Nelson, Esq, died on
Saturday, the 9TH inst, aged about 90 years.
The Postmaster General has disapproved
of the name of Plummeryille for the post
Office applied for at that point in this county.
1t is too ehgthy.-Ecamsner.
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1t must be matter of stupidity in any
one, not to have recognized the course of
the Indian Summer this year. Experienced
observation settles the matter for all who
choose to use their eyes, or take account OF
their scnsibiities.- Chronicle.
AFTER TnH OFFIC Es.-It Is said that the
are already about forty applicants for the
position held by Mr.. Parsons at the Farmers
and Mechanics Bank, and that the rush of
office seekers after the county offices is
something terrible to contemplate. The sue
cessful managers Of the campaign will, seem
ingly encounter more: trouble at the hands
of the hungry partisans than they encoun'
tered Ill defeating their opponents.
One HUNDRED YEARS OHO.-1nterestina
services were held in the First Reformed
Church at Hagerstewn on Sunday last In
commemoration of the one hundredth ami
versary of the hanging of the bells in tile
tower Of the church. The bells were cast in
Rotterdam, Holland, in 1885, and as the in
scription on them shows, they were for Eliz
abethtown, as Hagerstown was then called
The bells since that time have been in con
etant use, except for about five years. The
pastor. Rev ]. T. Keefer, D. D., preached
both morning and evening to large
congregations. During the mornin!
services 1864 was raised to pay of thu
remaining debt upon the parsonage
In the evening the pastor was assisted b,
Revs. Miller, of Boonsboro' and Cramer, o
Eagcrstown. The evening sermon of thu
pastor WAS devoted 10 an account of the ear
w history of the church, which was founded
in 1874, together with short biographies 81
the first pastors and members The ALTA
and chnncrl were handsomely decorated
with flowers aud cmblems, among which
were two large bells made of flowers, npor
one of which were the figures 1885 and or
the other 1885. The entire services were o
very interesting and impressive character
-Nens
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

LABOR AND CApITAL-If your system is
not IN good condition, you lose time for labor
and lost labor is lost capital, therefore give
yourself strength and vigor by using Health
| Rnut
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

Major E. B. Hill, Culpeper, Va, who has
handled Powclrs Fertilizers for several years
says: 81 enclose you a few certificates; you
can mention Mr. p. Aylor, good farmer,
who recommends the Powell Fertilizers. |
could send you more if necessary, but the
Powells brands are SO well and favorsbiv
known in this section no advertising is re-
CURED" Address Brown Chemical Co.,
manuf RS, Baltimore, Nd.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

Send for sample copy of the Practsel!
Farmer J.: read our Club Offer in the adyer-
Using columns; call the attention OF your
neighbor to our offer and thus aid us IN ex.
tending the circulation of THE CLARION.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

Mr.. Jacob Sprow has taken charge OF the
Ore Banks belonging to Catoctin Furnaces.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

On Saturday, Oct. IA, Mr.. Thos. B. Swee-
ney, agent for the heirs OF Nathaniel Livers
sold the little farm containing III acres to
Lawson Dubel for $500.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

ANOTHER JUMBO MIR. Jos. Mcssner left
at this office on Saturday last genuine red
beet which measured 234 inches around and
weighed ~ lbs. strong. Joe has raised
number such and has been compelled to
move his fences back.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

Ice of considerable thickness formed on
Saturday and Sunday nights
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

That highly recommended remedy, DR..
Bulls Baby Syrup, is free from opium. 95
cents.
Book. keepers and others who lead seden.-
airy lives should Use DR.. Bulls Baltimore
Pills, the great preventive against constipa-
ton. Price 20 cents.
Days Horse Powder promotes the growth
of stunted pigs, and prevents the hog choi-
era
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

Last week John A. Barrick was appointed
postmaster at New Midway, this countrywide
D. Buff, removed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

NEW Toll GATE.-The old toll gate
building one mile this side of Emmitsburg
will be rebuilt.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19
Viriue I'm the Family.

lncre are al SOFtS anu ueSreeS OK flTtuc,
and sometimes we are told that virtue is it's
own reward. Nr. A. + Evans of Bnrr's
Ferry. La. says, In writing about Browns
Iron Bitters II have been tile recipient of
Its virtue in my family to a considerable ex-
tent" This great iron tonic has superior
advantages as reliable family medicine. Its
power has been thoroughly tried, ana its
virtues abundantly proved. Nearly mill
ion bottles year are sold by the druggists
Of this country.
A DELAY.-We stated in our last issue
that on and after Sunday 10Th inst the Fast
Mail would arrive here about two hours ear
lier. The southern railroads having been
unable to arrange for the change by that
date, 1t has been deferred and will 60 into
effect on Sunday next, the 22nd. There will
also be an extra train put on the road, which
will be known as the Southern Express 1t
will leave Baltimore at 3.s5 p. M, which will
bring it to this point about $50 and return
ing it will pass this point east at about 10.45
p. m.
A REMARKABLE BooK-A remarkable
hook has recently been issued by the Histor-
icnl Publishing Co., of Philadelphia and ST..
Louis, entitled, ",rhe Worlds Wonders It
is history of all the great explorations of
the world, and the wonderful things seen by
the explorers in the Polar and Tropical reg
Ions of the earth. The work is by the rising
young author, Mr.. J. w. Buel, whose books
have had such remarkable success during
the past few years. 1t hos many excellent
features, is highly recommended as a work
OF value and interest, and although issued
only ten months ago, we learn from the pub
fishers that it has already reached the mar
vclous circulation of 81 large editions, sur
passing the record Of any other book ever
published in this country. 1t is sold by sub
scription only, and persons desiring employ
ment will find the publishers advertisement
in another column of this paper.
TIE GRADlNaioF CHURCH STREET is IN
der way, it having been determined upon at
meeting of those interested on Friday even
ing last that the work should be DONE At
the summit of the hill there will he about
three feet of the turnpike bed removed from
which point the cut will he slopcd out about
$50 feetIsouthwardiand 1875 nortl ward.
It was the desire of some that more should
be removed, while others advocated less and
the present. Encouragement is in the nature of
compromise and is probably the best that
could be done under the circumstances. Mr..
N. G. Croft was requested by the property
holders interested to take charge of the work
and it il under his very efficient manage
ment. The Borough authorities appropri-
atcd $50 and the property holders contrbu.
ted $5S for the work. 1t is now thought
that this amount will suffice TO do the work.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19
Local Items.
DR.. N. r.. Leathermans
PROPRIETOR.

The w. Nd. pay car passed up the road
one day last week.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

More than half the citizens Of Liberty
have butchcred their hogs, fearing the chol-
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19
CtpyeWTP NEWS.
lettings from our Exchanges.

A correspondent in townsville requests us
to say that Mr. Samuel Spurrier has just
husksd nine ecre field Of corn which aver
aged fourteen barrels to the acre, and that
three acres averaged seventeen barrels This
rs far rs heard rom, "extricates the delapi.
Ga,ed linen from the shrubbery. "-Bdnner.
| SENT TO JAIL.-The teacher of the color
ed public school in this place last week ex-
PEELED Tom iiicott, lad of about 10 years
of age, for uaruly conduct, whereupon Eli
colt loitcr.d on the outside of the school
house, tire" stones against the door and
otherwise annoyed the school. The lad was
arrested Saturday, morning for stoning the
schoolho rta and was taken before Justice
| Ezra Minuiak, who imposed fine of $50,
in detaul, Of payment of which the youthful
offender was committed to the county Jail
for thirty days Valley Register.
| All fruit that grows with a pit, core or
with seeds, can be made to grow without
them, when it is understood, says the Lice
Stock Record 1t is accomplished by revers-
ing the scion-rooting the top end of the
plant TO do this you bend the scion to
sprout down, and cover with dirt. After
roofing cut it loose and let the root end be
up. Apples are grown without cores,
pcachcs without seed, and grapes and other
vines also, by simply reversing the plant. 1t
Is true, ;ud can be done to a certainty.
The f'nhers of Frederick county and the
Valley generally have taken advantage OF
the fiue weather during the past two weeks
to secure = second crop--of clover hay. Now
ers and lands have been employed in cutting
down and gathering such a heavy crop OF
this provender rs has never before, perhaps,
been gathered SO late in the season, The
early hay crop, both of timothy and clover,
was very slim one, nnd farmers bemoaned
a lack of food this winter for their stock; but
the later luxuriant growth Of clover and the
favorable fall weather has enabled them to
make an abundance of hay for all their needs.
Blooms uro Times.
REsIG NED. The Commissioners Of En-
mitsburg held meeting on Wednesday even
ing and Mr. j. Taylor Motter Of the board,
being about to remove from the town, re-
signed as commissioner and clerk, and MIR.
James o. Hopp was appointed to fill the va
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

Repair the unpaved Sidewalks the rains
frost and slush Of winter is at the door.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

A farmer thus itemizes the cost Of grow
Ing an acre of wheat. Use Of ground, "a
per acre; blowing, 81 80; cultivating and
narrowing three times, 70 cents; seed at
present price, $1.10; drilling and use ofdrill,
90 cents; stacking and putting in barn, 40
cents; harvesting, $40; threshng, $40;
marketing, 70 cents, and so cents interest on
money used. Total, $3.50. Itake for q
basis yield of twenty bushels to an acre
and reasonable distance from market.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

PUBLIC SALE -On Wednesday 25th inst,
at Franklin Mills, Comfort Sigmund, Lizzie
O. Fogle and VIM. II. Fogle will sell valid
able lot of personal property, harness, ctc,etc.
See bills. -
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

w. A. Conner & Cos Homeste al cigars
are having great run; we have ne doubt
that it is the label printed at this Office
which is dong the work.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

The public school teachers of Frederick
County, to the number Of about two hun.
drcd, met in annual convention at the City
LA in Frederick Monday afternoon Adj
dresses were made by Rev. DR.. Geo. Dichl
and Prof NJ A. Newell, who is the presd-
ing officer. Various committees were ap-
pointed and other preliminary arrangements
made for the succeeding sessions which will
continue until Thursday and Friday. An
entertainment given Monday under the ALL
spices Of the institute was attended by more
than one thousand persons. Rev. j. N.
Mccormick delivered an interesting address
on the subject of education.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

Our streets need scraping; let them have
II after the next rain.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

Christmas four weeks from tomorrow.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

DR.. WAGNER AGAIN-The Charlotte On
c. Observer states that Mr.. Harrison Wag-
ncr, through counsel has instituted i'll the
Superior Court of Mechenburg county suits
against the Adams Express Company aggre-
eating 81 ,142,949, The Observer says
Mr.. Wagner, we are told is native Of this
state, and thou ,h magistrates courts ut va
rions places has secured II ,453 judgements
against the Adams Express Company, and
these classified and punched together make
up the bill Of complaint filed in this city.
The entry on the face Of the document reads
Harrison Wagner versus the Adams Ex-
press Company, and in the succeeding entry
it is set forth that the plaintiff claims that
the defendant is indebted to said plaintiff
III the sum Of 81 ,s42 $40 80 which is eviden-
ced by s123 small judgements of 500. 30
each, and 1890 small judgcm ,nts of $lOl 80
each. Following come each Of these judge
ments on printed slips, each ono duly label
ed and pasted on the pages of the document
The judgements fail to throw any light upon
the matter IN controversy, but simply state
that before such magistrate, in the suit be-
tween the plaintiff and defendant company
named, judgement was rendered in favor of
the plaintiff"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

Services began in the Mornvian church in
GracehaA. on Monday last and will be con-
tinucd during the week. The object is to
awaken greater interest among the men,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

C. Gums and Gum Supplies,
double and single breechloading shot guns,
cat rifles, paper and brass shells, loading i'm.
plcments, primers, powder, shot and wads u
Full Line, at
oct Su M. J. ALRAUGH'S.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

One of the most common complaints OF
children is worms and as they often suffer a
long time before it is known, parents should
watch carefully for the symptoms and give
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

Lahoring men are fully employed here it
was impossible to secure men to do the
work of grading Church-st on Monday last,
every one having work. 1t is to be hoped
that this condition of affairs may bold
Throughout! the winter. 1t is cry different
elsewhere.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-11-19

PUBLIC SALz.-Daniel l. Manahan, agent
for the administrators Of the estate of Hen
nv Manahan, deceased, will sell lot of
personal property on tho premises on the
road leading from Foxville to Fox's Church
on Friday November 81, at 10 O'Clock D. M.
See bills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-20

1T IS now reported that Mr.. Montgomery,
who was selected to be the Assistant At.
torney General for the Interior Department,
will not be commissioned, because, though
Northern man, he was opposed to the war,
and that his sympsthies were with the
South. It is hoped that this report is not
true. The revocation of Mr.. Blackburn's
appointment because, when youngster and
q Confederate soldier, he, at the commence.
ment of the war, expressed desire to Stay
Yankees by the score and swim in their
blood, was enough of that sort of business.
The war has been over for quarter of
century, the Union is restored, and ma
tional, not sectional, party is in control of
the country. The defeated Southern peo-
pie make no objection to the appoint
ment of men to Office who not only desired
to, but who actually did. kill Confederates
by the score, and who shed enough South.
ern blood to make rivers. Nor do they OBJ
ject to the appointment of their own people
who were opposed to them during the war.
Surely those of the victorious North should
be equally as willing to let bygones be by
zones
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-20

IT is enough to make man VINO mas
struggled untiringly for score of years to
have the government once more admins
tered upon true democratic principles and
"the rasrals turned out" condemn the way
things are going on. Somehow or other tho
democrats seem to have IL st their vim, and
act as if cowed, or are so uncertain that
thew move with caution very akin to fear
no dash OF determination consequently
failure to inspire confidence in the breasts
of the people-so different from their adver-
saries that it awakens a feeling similar TO
contempt. Opportunities are neglected per-
sonal animosities are permitted TO override
duty, and gradually the fruits of what
should have proven decisive victory are
slipping away without results. The bitter
est foes of the party are continued in place,
the South is permitted to remain under the
dominion of adventures, inimical to the
true interests of the people among whom
they hold sway; Logan comes back to the
Senate and every sign points to further
triumphs for our political opponents. This
may be gloomy view, bnt facts are stub
born things" and unless there is more Vigor
shown and more confidence inspired the re-
suit will not be uncertain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-20
Murdered Woman.

New YORK, May 20.-At 8 o'clock this
morning Frenchmau, who proved to be
Louis Francis, was arrested while on his
way to the North River, bearing on his back
a bag containing the mutilated corpse of a
woman who had been murdered. Francis
at FIRST refused to give any explanation, but
upon being taken into custody said the body
was that of his wife, who had died natural
death, and being too poor to pay for fune-
raj he had purposed throwing her remains
into the river. The policeman refused to
Jelieve the story, and Francis again should
cred his ghastly load and followed the off,
Ger to the station house, where ii was learn
ed that the body was not that ofthe French
mans wife, but of his paramour, Selma Fe-
hot, whom, during drunken debauch few
days ago, he had kicked to death. The
murderer was locked up for further exami-
nation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-20
NEWS OF THE DAY.
Small pox is spreading rapidly in all sec

Small pox is spreading rapidly in all Sec
tons of Montreal, Que.
Adiutant- General J. S. Farnsworth, of
New York, has assumed control of the
Bankers and Merchants Telegraph Com
pany, having qualified as receiver.
Extensive forest fires are raging at Har-
vey's Lake, well.known summer resort, II
miles from Wilkesbarre, Pa. Several thou
sand dollars worth of timber has been de-
stroyed since Sunday.
Gen. Grant has dedicated his forthcoming
book as follows "To the Officers and Sold
iers engaged in the War of the Rebellion,
and also those engaged in the War in Next
CO, these volumes are dedicated"
The usual purchase of silver bullion for
the mnts was omitted last week. because
the prices asked were considered excessive.
The price of silver having gone down since
then, it is expected that two weeks sup
ply will be purchased at once.
Frank H. Pierce, of New Hampshire, who
was appointed consul Of the United States
at Matanzas, is n nephew of President
Pierce, and he and his brother are the only
surviving members of President Pierce's
family. He is about 40 years of age.
The Illinois Senate has passed bill re-
curing all telegraph companies in that State
to make annual reports showing the gross
receipts within the State for the preceding
year and to take cut a license, for which
each company is to pay 3 per cent. of its
gross receipts for the year.
The Exposition at New Orleans will be
closed May a. The friends of thu exposi-
ton have raised SS5 900 by subscription to
meet the expenses of carrying ii over until
next November, when it will be reopened.
The railroads reaching Now Orleans will
subscribe 100000 towards reopening the ex
position.
In Boston yesterday, John TeYkesbnry, q
salesman in the employ of Winch Bros,
boot and shoe dealers, was arrested, charged
with the larceny of boots and shoes. james
T. Baker and VIM. H. Farnham, boot and
shoe dealers were also arrested for receiving
the stolen boots and shoes. Winch Bros.
last year had goods valued at about 1913 ,O0(
stolen from them, and this year they have
lost in the same way $751; 900 worth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-20
FOREIGN NEWS.

The great military painter, De Melville,
is dead.
The French Academy of Medicine has
awarded prize to Dr. Murrell, Of West.
Minister Hospital, London, for his discovery
that nitro glycerine is a remedy for angina
pectoris.
Victor Hugo continues very weak. He
had a fanting fit yesterday morning, but
subsequently recovered hissenses. At noon
he was in full possession of consciousness,
and was talking calmly.
Mr.. Lowell and Mr.. Phelps visited Wind.
sor yesterday. Mr.. Lowell presented his
letters of recall and introduced his success
sor to the Queen. Mr.. Phelps, upon heug
introduced to the Queen, presented his Gre
dentials as United States Minister to the
Court of st. James.
A letter from Edmonston, British posses
sion, says that Mrs. Delaney, one of the
Frog Lake captives, was outraged until she
died, and her body then cut to pieces by
squaws. Mrs. Gowanlock, another captive,
has been taken possession of by one of the
young Indians as his wife, Nothing has
been heard Of the fate of the McLearis
family, but it is supposed to be a horrible
one.
The British evacuation of the Soudan
commences tomorrow. Merchants and
civilians are already leaving, fearing to re-
main after the departure of the troops.
The thermometer averages now IA in the
shade. 1t is considered imperative to re.
duce the British garrison at Suakim to the
minimum number consistent with the safety
of the town because Of the rapid increase OF
sickness, especially enteric fever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-20
The Plymouth Endemic.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa. May 20.-The execu-
tive relief committee at Plymouth submitted
heir official report to a meeting of citizens
this morning, of which the following is a
summary: On May there were S41 cases
Of typhoid fever. Since that date 81 new
cases have been reported, making 905 in
all. The deaths in the past two weeks have
numbered IS, which leaves $50 cases, 1874
being convalescent. A majority of the sick
are reported to be on the mend, but many
are still in critical condition. The total
number Of destitute families now receiving
aid is reported to be 246. The total dis
bursements to date reach $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-20
Suicide of an Insurance Agent.

RALEIGH, n. c., May 2O.-W. H. Crow, a
highly esteemed citizen of this place, nearly
50 years of age, who was suffering from a
temporary alteration of mind, was missed
BY his friends yesterday evening, and it was
learned that he had purchased pistol. A
search was at once instituted, which result
ed in the finding of his body this morning in
a ravine near the cemetery. His death had
been caused by bullet wound. Deceased
was general agent of the -Etna Fire Insur-
ance Company. His affairs are not thought
to be embarrassed. He was a man Of means
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-20
VIRGINIA NEWS.

E. ]. Atkins, colored, has been committed
to the Surry county Jail, charged with hav.
ing murdered John Tatum, white
Mr. Robert Beverley, Of Fauquier county,
announces himself candidate for Governor,
subject to the sanction Of the democratic
convention.
Wilkes Post, G. A. r., left Trenton, n. j.,
yesterday for Richmond. They 20 at the
invitation of Lee Camp, and will be joined
there by other New Jersey posts.
The annual convention of the Society of
Friends has been in session near Frank lin,
Southampto county, since Sunday. Rep
resentatives are present from various parts
of the United States, principally the North
nrn cities