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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

SUDDEN DEArH-On Thursday last,
George, son Of John NJ. Furncy, Of Harvey
and grandson of Mrs A. M. Polly, of
Mecl,anicstown died of Diptheria at the age
Of l3 years.
George was an Industrious and well be
hsved boy, He WAS burr d On Friday
morning in the cemetery at Gettysburg.
George is gone the ar ch,ld,
To meet bis Grandpa and his Ma,
SO fades the lovely bloom ing flowers.
so soon dear George was ca le'i away.
To leave US all t mourn the loss,
Till dying hope revivrs 9gain,
Hope wipes the ears from sorrows eyes,
Aud Faith points upwards to tie sky.
w ut IN the mschie, is the usc of talking
about Spring at Il time "f the year wien all
know that Winter nas in reserve yet some
of its most villainou atrcr. There must
be II February tha", only there wasn't any
such thing last month; there need re n"
good weather ookcd for before E s, r, not
be, ausc tina, festival hrihls good weather,
but simply because he sc son Of the y nr
jus, preceding 4 stcr is that o the very
worst of climatic changes. All the must
Ge" in the matter OF our weather from Feb.
ruary l., /" May LIST is n"n>ense from the
lac; that It covers the per OIL OF transition
from winter to summer; the sun during this
time m uuls into power and may occasion
al be felt, while tie heavy cold currents of
wntry atmos, here retire befo it only af
ter n ,ey,rr struggle IN whch the latter u
ally succeeds in breaking up majority Of
mus, be-" in the line Of proveroial wealth
or regulations.
The weather ut this season Of tie year IN
tins latitude, east Of the Rocky Mountains is
reliable oniy in its c anseabltn,ss and he
that expects earlier srtlled Spring weather
simply bee use + ter comes earlier in the
Y, al relies upon super>titioI rather than
Lpon reason founded upon natural law.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19
A Hin 40 parents.

Parents are your children subject to Group
DuLac's Swiss Balsam" is 4 apecific IN
Group, ond Is perfectly ARMIES Contains
no morphine'r opium, IN pleasant to take.
No child viii hesitate to take it, Sold by
NJ i. Leutherman and Il. r. w therow.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19
DEVIEEN I'D,

At q meet M Of he Directors of the Me
Canning and Manufacturing
Association on the 18th INST, a dividend Of
$40 Ter Share
Was declared on the funds in the hands Of
the Treasurer, Mr.. Geo. W. Storksdale, pay
able at his OH :e upon presentation Of the
Certificate Of Stock or satisfactory evidence
that such Cert ticstc has been lost or de-
s Dyed BY order of the
inch 10 st Board OF Directors
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19
Wives! Mothers Daughters ~!

BE YOUR OWN PHYSICIAN. A Lady,
WHO for many Years suffered tormen,s worse
than death from Uterine troubles. fuch IS
Falling of HE WoH,b, LeucorrhGs tWhites)
painIul and suppressed Mcnstruation, finally
found remedies which completely cured her.
Any sufferer from CHI diseases can take the
remedies and thus cure herself without re-
vealing her condition to anyone. or subject
ed her wotnanly modest to tue shock of III
examination by a physician. The recipes
with plain directions, will be sent to any adj
dress FREE OF CHARGE secur ly scaled
Address Mr.. NJ. J. BRABIE. 426 Marshall
ST, Philadelphia. Pa. Name this paper.
poc ~ q YnCS
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

Too Much Live Stock Why, Jones,
what ho(a)rse you have in your throatl"
Yes, raised it from col(d)t in my head:
I've too much live stock" well, like cures
like; Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup will cure you.
The Bull will quickly Scare the hota)rse
AWAY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19
TO LADDER AND GENTT,EME EN- |

My stock for Spring and Summer is being
rapidly replenished with the latest novelties
of the season. White goods, Lawns, Pique,
Ginghans, Notions, etc. and especially In
our shoe department, we have now the finest
assortment ever shown YOU in this town.
ROSS f. WITHEROW
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19
~A0ted liken Charm, -"

This is VIII :, Mrs MAYER, of Balonne 81,
New Orleans, says of Browns Iron Bitter.
A charm" works quietly, surely, promptly,
thoroughly and with delightful effect, That
Is just the way this won lerfnl family medi-
cine works on invalids who have been fer
ing the woes of liver complaint, dyspcpsis
and impoverished blood Those who knos
its worth say it is complete cure for dys,
pepsia, weakness, malaria, neuralgia, etc.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19
BuckIen's Aruica >a7vc,

The greatest medical wonder CT the
world Warranted to speedily cure
Burna, Bruises. Cuts, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores. Cancers. Piles,
rhiiblains, Corns, letter, Chapped
Hands, and all skin eruptlons, guaran
teed to cure in every instance, or mon
ev refunded. rs cents per box, Fer
sale by NJ 4. Leatherman
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19
Do Not 1rine.

With cold, thinking it will pass of in q
few days, but get bottle of DuLac's ">wiss
Basam" AMI see what few dOses will do
for you. Affords relief in every instance.
Quick, safe and reliable. Price IS and 75c.
Sold by M. E Leathtrman and r. F With
crow Mechanicstown.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

The Frederick Citizen is authority for the
statement that the iron furnaces at Ca'octin,
three miles south Of this place will shortly
70 into blast We sincerely trust that there
may be no mistake about it.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

Contains over 900 handsome illustrations,
GA large 3 column pages, nicely hound IT is
the oily practical instructor IN Fla cv work
With it. ~ guide, you can make hundreds
D beautiful things for adorning your home,
or pre- ents for your friends at trltl ng e1-
pense. Every lady is del ghicd with it, ss
there is rn fancy work but that sic can &C.
cOmpli~h by its aid
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

the Housewife An Illustrated do
nestle Journal devoted to Whit to Wear"
: How to Cook, Fancy Work" Household
Matters" and every subject of terest to an
American lady Q3etail price $l.O.)
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19
TO The GENTLEM EN- !

have new, tie finest assor mtnt OF fine
cloth, c!ssimc cs. etc. for suits for Spring
and Sumner ever shown i'll any town or
city, from which can sell you the goods
or have made up for you, cut to tic very
latest design or style and guarantee fit ev-
cry time.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19
PARTNER HIP NOTICE.

PARTNER HIP NOTICE
The utldcrs neil Az. formed a partn;r
ship urder the firm name of Cellihower &
Eyler, G,r con 'ucting H. merchandise bus;'
ness in all its branch s, ut the store former y
occupied by B. Collinuwer s. Son. They
hope by careful atten ion to business to mcy
it the trade extended to the | tie fun, and
with their increased facilities will be glad &c
serve their former patrons and all new onet
who favor them with Their trade.
Very r spcetfu ly,
COLLIFLOWER g. EYLER.
Franklin Mills, March 18th. 1885,
mar 1926
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

Newell White, Esq, Supt of the celebrat,
ed White farms, Gunston Va, says since
1882 he has used Powells Prepared Chemi-
calls for composing ,appl, ing the compost
in same Quantities as fertilizers costing $45,.
90 per ton. Has tested il on all crops, and
received as good results from the higher
priced manures. Address Brown Chemical
Co., Baltimore, Nd.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

CoMFoRr.-There is surely much comfort
in knowing that you can catch cold with inn
punity when Dr.. Fahrney's Coup Syr. OF
w. Cherry will relieve you directly. 25 q 90
cts. at Dr.. Lea herman's Drug Store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19
,nr.v .7d'u tisrments
Dissolution Notice.

The firm of B. Colifower & Son is thie
day dissolved by mutual consent, all persona
indebted 10 the late firm are requested to
make payment and those having claims to
present them
B. COLLIFLOWER 8 SON.
Franklin Mills, Marc 18th 1885.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19
SHILOUS VITAL

SHILOHS VITALlZER is what YOU need
for Constipa on, Loss of Appetite, Dizziness
and all symptoms of Dyspepsia Price 10 and
rs ceuts per 10 tie.
Sold hy Dr.. NJ E. LeathermAn.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

The YOU'VE MEMS Building Association
Of this place meet to pay the first monthly
installmen, on stock on Saturday night of
this week. See advertise ment.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

suPERAENCATED.-R G. NJ Berry the
N E. divlEe now on this circuit has been
placed upon the superannua,ed list. Rev,
Os,orn Belt has been appointed to this cir
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

TTIEREV. GEO II. THAYER of Bour.
bon, Ind ;says; Both myself and wife owe
our lives to SHlLOHS CONSUMPTION
CURE" Sold b! ii. E Leatherman.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

LIME MIR N lson Wilh,dr will Eegin to
burn l.nc this spring at the kns =" Ith of
town and he will kcepa stock rons'an ~
on hand during thevc'r. inch ~ st.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19
De'a = are Dangerous.

Don't trflle with cold. Use DuLac's
Swiss B, sum- and nc cured 1t will do
YOU good and that very quickly. Sold by
NJ E. Leathernau and r. r. W!thcrow.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

ARE YOU MADE miserable by Indigrs-
ton, C,nstipa ion, Dizziness, Loss of Appe-
,te, Yellow Skin Shilohs Vitalizer is
positive cure Sold by M Z. Leathtrman.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19
ROSS F WITHEROW.

MuK.-Mr. Nelson Wilhide will start
wa Ion April lat. to cliver milk to the ci'l-
zcns Of NJ, chancs own He will fur ish
prime article and the wagons will run twice
daj "
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

ATARRH CURED, health and sweet
breath secured by Shiloh's Catarrh Remed.
Price 80 cents N sal In ectOr free.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

Mr. James Or use of the firm Of Miller 4
Crousc, livcrymen, will return to his farm on
Owens Creek April lat. He has rented the
farm but will live there and slperuteud the
work upon the place,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

Hamburg Ed ings d Insertions. Irish
and Everlasting trimming AMI laces in
great variety, at all prices, just received by
GRIM LS s. BOBLITZ.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

B1L1ousNEss-A periodical complaint with
mauy aud very annoying, but soon relieved
by DR.. Fahrnr, : Health Restorer, Try it,
only LOO a, Dr. Lea hcrman's drug store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

GIVE u NoTlCE.-Those of our aders
who change their post"tiice address after
April lst will please advise US promptly.
As we make out and print new mail list
shortly alter that date, we ask hat you do
not defer the no ICE.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

Mrs Cornelius Black, who has been Sc
riously i'll with Pneumonia, during the pa
week, is now at this writing, very much i'm
proyeI
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

Two MONTHS OBJ could not believe
that my child could have worms, being only
two months old, until used Dr. Fahrncy's
Infallible Worm Syrup Now know it had
25 cts q bottle.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

Salvation Oil, the greate>t cure on earth
for pain, may be RELIEF on to effect 4 cure
wherever an external application can be
used. Price only twenty-five cents bot
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

Another decided fall in the temperature
occurred on Monday it was genuine wintry
weather; las the ground hog period expir'
yet1
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

Geo. w Slitely, living On Little Pipe
Greek, near Union Bridge, sold from sixty
hens. 5'9i eggs, for $3.50, from January /,
1884, to Aug. 2lst, 1884, and increased his
stock Of chickens to about three hundred.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

For SALE CAEAp-O e complete set o.
loading implements for No, 10 Brcech- load
ing Gun Inquire at
Ture 0prYcu
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

SHILOH'S CATARRH REMEDY a
positive cure for Ca,arrh, Nptheria, an
Canker Mouth Sold by NJ f Lcalhernan
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19
FREE 70 EAlzNk RS!
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

FiRE,-On Sunday afternoon, 9Th inst,
the barn belonging to Mrs. Annie M. Crush
on near Blacks Mil Il Hunting creek was
destroy by fire together with lot of hay
and other provender. The was no insurance.
A list has been circulated and n very ha"d-
some sum raised for the benefit of his.
Grush"n l, is thought that the fire was the
work of an inCrndiary
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

The season for the purchase Of farm ma
chinery approaches rea Mr. john g. Hess
adv. He can satisfy the requirements of all
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19
psaihs,
OF IN instant, N Li5"rt, township, Ad-
ANS cou'ly, P4 Mrs Sarah A Lsndsrs,
in the BJth car vi hrr age


lettings from cur Exchanges.
FoREIaH MONEY OKDERs.-The post
Office in tits city has been designated to is
sue money orders on Hong Kong and Egyp,
on and after April Isl 1885 -Ne,cs
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19
Bus ness Locals.
rys for IIutching.

From pure Brown Leghorns one set ing
of Is f .gs so c!s.
inch ~ At VIM. RODD4
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

Fun and Candy "A handsome 4s
page boo telling how to make over l0'l
kinds of can les and other sweet things "at
home" Shonld I've in every American
Household. Irregular price 5Nc)
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

PLEASE, gentlemen, Of the County Com.
missioners, let us know something about
that item the "Contingent Fund" it comes
to US gross amount and we should be
pleased to learn something concerning the
ends and purposes to which the f nd is APP
piled. The amount appropriated in the last
Statement was $4,000; the term "Contingenl
Fund" is good very good, but it is so very
indefinite, i, explains itself arcely at all
NJ. L. N Phillips will return with his
family to his farm near New Midway, April
LIST During the residence of this worthy
citizen one year in our town he has had the
mis- ortuue to find his family i'll, one or more
at time throughout the year and we tea'
that he will not remember our town a. that
of the healthy p ace it has always been ac-
cepted to bo.
The Brown Chemical Co., Bal more. Md,
tho owners of the celebrated Browns Iron
Bi.ters, have just issued o beautiful Hand
Book aud .4lmunnc for ladies, and Il complete
and useful Memorandum Book for men
These publications are attractive, cont inning
great many valuable and interesting things
They are furnished free Of charge by drug
gists and country stortkeepers but shou d
they not have them the Brown Chemical
Go. will send either book on receipt of 3 two
cent stamp to pay post 'ge.
DIVIDEND. The D rectors of the Mechan.
lcstown Canning and Manufacturing Asso-
c,ation have declared a dividend Of $50 per
share upon the stock. This does not distrb'
ute oil of the assets Of the con ern as there
are some claims held by them not yet ma
tured. The second an final dividend will
be ABOUT $l.70 per share and viii not be
made until about August 18th, when all that
is due the association W Il be payable The
original or par value Of the stock was SIS
per shsre
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

GROUP, WHOOPING COUGH and Bron
chitis immediately relieved hv Shlloh's Cure
Sold by DR.. M. E Lcatherman
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

Road Notice
Dividend Notice.
For Sheriff-John Jones.
To Gentlemrn.-BusL Loo.
Eggs for Matching. -Bus. Loo.
To Ladies and Gentlemen.-Bu Loo.
Dissolution of Parnership.-New Firm.
Young Mems Blu lding Ass citation Meeting
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

A faint aursra borealis WAS visible on Sln-
day night.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

No R1NK.--A gentleman from Gettysburg
visited our town last week with view Of
opening a skating rink here. He found 10
rooms suitable for the rink that hp could
rent and he left On account of all of which
we have determined not 10 disturb either the
sack cloth markc' nor the ash heap.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19
Did you view the eclipse?

Rad our Great Organ Bargain published
in our Business Locals columns.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19
ROAD NOTICE.

To the Honorable board Of County Com.
missioners of Frederick unity, fStrtc Of
Maryland. We the undersigned rsld, nts of
Hauvcrs Dstri t, Frederick county, State Of
Maryland, do hereby petition your Honor.
able body for road. Sale road to con,-
mcnre ut or near the School House at Fox.
vile, Frederick county, Md Sid road to
connect with road end NJ from Smithsburg
to Deertield, Frederick county, Md. and
passing through the lands of S moel Pryor
David Brown, John c. Wo'f, Joseph Fox
Denton S;ottlrmyer, Hiram Wolf, Nnthah,Il
Stottlcmvcr, and Levi Brown, All Of Freder
lick county, Md. For the granting of said
road your petitioners will in great respect
even pray.
JOS J. FOX.
SAMUEL PRYOR.
HlRAM A. WOLF
NAH SrOTTLENYER,
GEO. W. pELAUDER,
j. b BROWN,
10 HARNE,
inch 10 4w And Forty nine others.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

NASAL INJECTOR free W til each
bottle of Sh,loh's Ca alrh Remedy.
Sold b, Or. NJ Z. LcathcrMan
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19
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is acknowle ged 10y all the best youths pa
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annum Send now, 30 rs to secure next
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

TaE EcLrrsE demonstrating the exact
ness of astronomical science, came the eclipse
duly on time on MONDAY last. At the
tim of first contact the skies were compara-
lively free from heavy clouds and it wa
readily dis ov rad D ring the period Of
greatest observation however, heavy clouds
interviewed and it is probable that no view
WAS obtained here wien more than four
digits werr obscure ; the greatest number
being about six or one-hali Of the suns sur
face The phenomenon was, at n ost, inter
esting on y and was in no man er Compare
bic to the grs'dler ola total cell. Sc, mr.
near so interesting rs the annulsr or ring
like phase observable in this instance in
higher iatitudes
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

How many eggs have you won.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

RELIGIOUS Rev. Osborn Belt the newly
appointed IN mister to this circuit Of the N
E. church will preach in tn" X formed
church this place n Sunday morning next
a IL O'Clock. This arrangements is n,cessi.
tated bv the unfinished nditiou OF the NJ
e church as the weather has been such No
to prevent work.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19
The Local Budget.
BY AN AMATEUR.

Df AN ~ N AlEUh.
The days ar now Lent.
----------~~--~-~
All FOOLS day will soon be here.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

How do you like the Mar'h winds.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

The itissn used las, week some very
plain Ian ,Iagc in reference to the prac ices
of some of the magistrates and of the cons'a-
bles Of F ederick, a. may be read in our
County News column. We had understood
that the law had he so amended that the
expense ofthe tramp nuisance" could he no
longer billet d upon The county We are
now ready to believe thai the coming county
stater:ent will lot show up material les
sen ny of current county expenses and that
good reasons are ing gotten together in
advsnce of itg publication, which event We
await with interest,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19
roo - GIVEN WAY.
.ndse~' tfuilpiO Fancy Work

feb 10 If
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-03-19

The NATIONAL YoUTH,
dee II Am Buffalo, N.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-04-03
JUSTIN TIME.
ARaliway Engineers srlsnee-"i Had
q aIIttIe Girl MT Home.D M

ARaIiway Engineers Esperisnee-u Haa
g aLiitle Girl ut Home" II
sonsrf1s Record. ,.,.,
eyes, indeed, NO have some queer little
incidents hsppen to us" said the engine
driver, as he Piled his oil can about and
under his machine. "a queer thing hap
pened to me one day about year ago.
You'd think It silly for rough man like
me- to cry for ten minutes, and nobody
hurt, either, wouldn't youH Well, l did,
and 1 can almost cry every time ] think
OF It. Twas running along ono afternoon,
prettyfas when approached o level cross;
ing. / Stacked upa little, but was sui
making good speed, when suddenly, about
twenty rods ahead Of me, o little girl, not
more than three years-eldE, toddled
onto the rails. You cant even
imagine my feelings. There was
no way TO save her. 1t was impossible 70
stop, or even to slack much, within that
distance, as the train was heavy and the
grade Depending. In ten seconds 1t would
have been all over, and after reversing
and applying the brake, I shut my eyes.
/ didn't want 10 see any more. AS we
slowed down my fireman stuck his head
out at the side to see what | had stopped
for, when he laughed and shouted to me
Jim, look herel' | looked, and there was
a biz, black Newfoundland dog, holding
the little child in his mouth, leisurely
walking toward house where she eyi:
IDENTIFY belonged. She was kicking. and
CRYING, so that knew she wasn't hurt,
and the dog had saved her. My fireman
thought it funny, and kept on laughing
hut | cried like q woman. / couldn. help
It. / had q little girl Of my own at home