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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15
Summer Boarding.

Bro. Motter of the Chromicle says he will
"takc no account" of snake over 10 feet
long, even though he should see it. For
the gritticst kind of 'sand," you have only to
stt around through country newspaper men
to find the regular diamond pulverizer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15
july s, 1886.
Local Items.

The bay that got shot last week was UNI
fortunate he forgot to get powder, conse-
qucntly he got sho, for nothing, but it cost
him eight cents pound nevertheless.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

Mr., J. A. p. Matthias of Crcagerstown
sold his fine four year old driving mare
(Bird) to Mr.. Geo. w. Mowen Of the firm Of
Steward and Mowcn, Undertakers IS Park
Avenue, Baltimore, Nd. for 5000, last week.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

The Middletown people will secure a new
school building, but the site is Objectionable
to many amongst thcip the Valley Register
which heads an article on the subject THE
new school house to 60 IN the same old mud
lu,,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15
A Literary Coup D'Etat.

OF all the surprises to which the reading
public has been treated by Mr.. Aldrn's sur
prisng Literary Rer0lution, perhaps the most
rcmai kahlc is the last.
Two Of the choicest and most famous
books in modern literature, Washington
Irving's "rhc Sketch Book" and Knickcr
bockcrs History of New York" are just
published in style worthy of this most wide
ly celebrated and universally honorcd OF
American authors The two books together
form one of the nine volumes of his works
also just published. The type is large, lead
ed, beautiful; the two volumes bound IN one
comprise COG pages; the binding is half mo
rocco, marhlcd edges. The only other edi
ton in the market that at all compares with
tins or rivals it, is advertised by the publish
cr at $500 per volume.
Mr.. Allcn's price when sold in sets of nine
volumes, is Il little less than 81 90 per vol
ume. He now offers tins single specimen
volume until September |, 1856, for the price
Gf it can be called plicc) Of so cents, by
mail, postage paid.
This offer is without restriction or condi-
ton; ii there are u hundred thousand, or
half million of those who take pleasure IN
the works of Washington Irving, who want
the volume, he says he will fill their orders
as fast as his printers and binders can turn
them out.
If you want to complete your set after you
have received this volume, you can ofcoursc
do SO by paying the additional price for the
set. The object of this extraordinary Coup
D'Etat" is of course, advertising; except for
this consideration the price would he rldicu-
lous and ruiDous. Mr.. Alden sends his com.
plcte Condensed Catalogue of standard books
free to any applicant or his Illustrated Cata-
logue, 1872 pages, for four cents. Address
John b. Alden, Publisher, 1913 Pearl Street,
New York.
BAsEBALL.-The second of Il series of
games between the Union Bridge and
MeChanicstown baseball clubs was played
here on Saturday last The result was a
vi tory for the home club. 1t was not by
any means a brilliant game, but some very
fine individual playing was done. The
Union Bridge boys were short player and
on their way here met Mr. f. l.. Root of
Middleburg, on the train and arranged with
him to I'll the place and fill it he did, chock
full, for he was the best fielder on the
grounds that day. 1t reminded us of for
mer days when Ed. "frozc' to the high flies
and when he made the flying leap into Tom
Smothers' csl,bagc patel inpursuit ofBddy
Scfton,s"sky scraper," and. got fred out by
Thomas no one enjoyed it more thar Ed.
and oursclf The playing of Arthur Leeds
Mt second, and Root in ccn'rcticld for the
visitors and the batting of ii. Seton of The
home nine constituted all that was note
worthy in the game.
We append the score by innings
/ . 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 Total
Mcstn B 0 5 ) 9 0 0 II
U. B. 1 1 0 0 3 0 2 8
Umpire, Mr.. Chas. L. Casscl.
Time of Games, hours 20 minutes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15
GracellAlll Items.

Mr.. Geo. w. Firor is at home rccreating
in the cool ond bracing brcezes of the Blue
Ridge.
G nd to say that Mr. w. Robert McGnnis
is again at home at a desk in r. r. Office.
He has secured position IN the Fremont,
Neb., office of the Sioux City d Pacific II.
r. Company. 4
Mr.. Ellsworth Seiss made a short visit
home, having been absent Over year. lie
has permanent position in the Drug Store
of his uncle, DR.. II. Seiss Of Lit tlestown Pa.
Fcelsgladto report the rcorganization OF
the Graceham Cornct Band, with Mr.. Jos.
e. Grrnand as leader and assisted every 9TH
er week by Mr.. Jas. M. Barton; will soon he
ready 10 entertain the public with choice
music, and redeem their former reputation,
The Graceham Sabbath School will hold a
picnic in the grove of Mr. VIM +. Black on
Saturday, August IA, 1886. The occasion
will be made an enjoyable one to all. Pos
tiers will soon be out, please give them more
than apassing notice t&
~--~------~S-~>--s
Linwood camp, at Pipe Creek station on
the Western Maryland railroad. will begin
on August 9th, and will continue about ten
days.
The wheat cropof Carroll, Judging from
the reports ofour correspondents is quite
good. IL Ii all scut, and some has been
thrcshcd and marketed
Tho proposed. water-works for Union
Bridge are now said to be "in sight" The
committee in charge of the enterprise are Gu
couragcd by the subscriptions received.
The breaking of rcapers was a too frequent
complaint during the late harvest A Judge
of the implement says that in order to have
them light they are made too frail for dura,
bility.
DR.. William N. Martin, clerk of the Cir
cult Court, was stricken with paralysis at
his residence in this city about o'clock on
"Wednesday morning. His right side and
arm was affected, and he was speechlcss,
though entirely conscious Drs. Fringcr,
Herring, Bllingslca and DR.. George Martin,
his son, hayc been attending him, and his
condition now is much improved, On
Wednesday it was quite ious,-Adcocate.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

Hello, there. Do you know that DR. Sellers
Vermifuge expelled 234 worms from a child
two years old? Oh, it will know them! Try
it, DC
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

SUNDAY SCHooL PICNIC.-The Union
Sunday School at Rocky Ridge will hold
their annual picnic in the grove at that
place on Saturday, August :, Eminent
speakers and fine band of music will at
tend This will be an enjoyable picnic and
will be largely attended.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

THE COOLING Observation-Disclosures
ing the advantages Of the densc shade of the
locality of last Saturdays picnic, it required
20 gallons of ice cream, several barrels of
iced lemonade and many dozen bottles of
ice cold pop to cool and refresh the thirsty
and pcrspiring crowds in Attendance, and
the consumption of swcetmeats was in pro
norton -LHrDDicR
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

FESTIVAL. -The congregation at Apples
Church will hold festival at the church for
the benefit of the choir and sunday school
ON the evenings of Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, this week The pco-
pie should turn and give literally in sup
mort of the old church.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

We % the fact that our qrgs and TREMENDOUS stock of Clothing
suit can be accomplished and our word for the people Of M"n stow and sur
and better values than any Other firm in g'ow Dare 90
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

MoRE IMpRovEMENTs.-Mrs. II. J. Krisc
will make some decided changes in her prop
erty on f. Main st, that will he make 1t one
of the most desirable in our town. This is
one more improvement that will be made
this summer that we have not heretofore re-
ported.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

The action of the County Commission ers
in determining that the new school building
shall lie erected on the old site, leaves the
County School Board with some real estate
and garden truck in Middletown to dispose
Of TaNy Register.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

Capt. Hunter, of the Salvation Army, Of
Frederick, became engaged in an alteration
with one of the city police last Sunday night,
and, upon refusing to pay the fine imposed
by the mayor was committed TO iall.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

tons and Manures have been
49, THOROUGHLY TESTED TOR YEARS,


Dissolved Raw Bone Po
plte Amnonie Super
splendid
where we "ou"
before elsewhere we also
Bone Potash Plaster
goods by nr
Casl andge a
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

ANNUAL JUBILEE "A grand jubilee will
he held under tile auspices of the Ladicsburg
Sabbath School on Saturday, July "a, 1885,
in the usual grove at laughs Church. The
school will be addressed by number ofablc
ministers, some of them from distance.
Hon. LouistE. McComas will also he present
and deliver an address to the school also one
of the best bands of music in the state with
q members will furnish the music. The
public is cordially invited to attend.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

HIS WIDOW ILL-Mrs. Thornton Poole,
whose husbands sad death from falling out
of cherry tree was reported in THE News
some weeks ago, suffered a stroke of paraly-
sis last week and is in critical condition.
Her husbands death is supposed to have
shocked her ncrves-News.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

A correspondent of the N Y. San names
Louis f. McComas amongst the expert bill
lard playing congressman.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

The wheat harvest III the valley is over,
and there are various opinions AS to the
probable yield. There is no doubt about it,,
however, that some farmers whose crops
were badly damaged by the fly, will realize
much less than the average number of bush
els ncr acre i u2lev Re1ister,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

BACK PENs.oN.-Mr. Geo. w. Gibbs Of
this place received on Sa' urday last cheek
for 5000 covering amount of back pension
due him BY the government.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

Mr.. Jas. A. Michigan and Mr.. Geo. d
Kcyser have placed excellent new pavcmcnts
in front Of their properties.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15


County BONDS On Thursday, July 1
the new four per cent bonds, recently sold
by the County Commissioners, were issued
to bear interest from that date. The amount
of bonds issued was $l23,700, which are in
tended tosrelcem that amounted outstand-
ing tivesper cent bonds, and on which inter
est ceased last Thursday. As will he re-
membered, about $1C5,OOO worth of the
amount of bonds issued, were purchased by
the firm of Frank Rosenberg s. Co., Balti-
more. a The bonds are an excellent invest
mcnt, and the prices they are bringing on
the floor of the Baltimore Stock Exchange
attest their desirability as a security. Last
Thursday $40, 900 worth were sold at $lOs4,
and on Saturday Sd, 600 at the same figure
on 'clange. --7imes.
Tire exercises at the Salvation Army
meeting were more than usually interesting
on Sunday night laet and were kept up UNI
til twenty minutes past twelve, o'clo k, On
that evening there were five mt the altar
asking the minlstration Of the Salyationists
On Monday night the interest increased
and seven "mourners" came forward, three
of whom received the blessing, manifestIy -
The Salyationist Captain and Corporal are
evidently gratified at the eleventh hour re-
suit of their labors and the recent success of
their ministrations will. we believe warrant
a prediction of IN indefinite stay. Rumor
has it that reinfnrccmentss are being for
wardcd and that one or two female officers
will arrive during the week. Should this
information prove true, We may expect some
change in the campaign and a still further
increase IA the interest, both inside and out
side the barracks. ia a 90. .s.aa
Every innovation if backed up.-with per-
sstence becomes for the time an o ermaster'
ing passion and those who base any cacula-
lions upon the failure Of this rule when ap-
piled to this particular religious novelty, as
wclIas TO any other matter, will probably
exist in douot but short while, as to the
truth OF our proposition.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

For additonM Jcals, sec second page.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

We had refreshing and much needed
shower on Tuesday last.
We are now looking forward to "blg-
time" to be had when our new and commo-
dious Town Hall is completed. twill come
as it already being considered.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

Mr.. Benjamin Fitzhugh, Of Frederick
City, has been granted patent for dump
ing cart.
There will be total eclipse of the sun on
the Goth of August, visible only as partial
eclipse in that latitude. ..
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

New LAMA law that was passed by
the last Legislature constitutes the Board Of
County Commissioners of the various coun-
ties, II Board of Health" giving them pow
cr to act in cases of contagious diseases, also
the authority to remove nuisances that may
tend to promote disease. The board, in
compliance with the act, which allows them
to appoint physician, designated DR.. F B..
Smith, Of this city, to fill the POSITION Citi.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

The anniversary of the Mite Society Of the
U B. Church at this place will occur on Fri
day evening the 23rd of this month, The
entertainment will commence promptly at
8 p. M. A good lime is anticipated. AN
c,rliully invitpl
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

There is, of course, no disputing the truth
of a thing that can be proved by ma'hcma'i.
cal demonstration. For instance, this prop
Osition advanced by a professor of mathe-
mates to his pupils: at is evident that If it
takes one bricklaycr twelve days to erect a
wall OF given dimensions, twelve bricklaycrs
ought to ito the work in one day, 2Ss in an
hour, 1880 in minute, and 1 ,036, 800
brick layers IN q single second"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-15

HIS New CHARGE.-I1cv Ernest McGill
who recently accepted n call to st Michacl's
parish, Talbot county, assumed his pastoral
duties there on Sunday last Mr.. McGill is
a son-in-law of DR.. VIM. Mcpherson, of
Catoctin, where he was rector of Harrio,
P. r. Chapel, He has many friends in this
county who will be pleased to hear of bis
call to one of the oldest parishes in Tie
state.
, 1886-10-22
WHILE TIE LEADER is strictly n I

WHILE THE LEADER is strictly a Dem
ocratic journal. it has sense enough to
recognize the fact that there are many
voters in Wyoming, who-whlle on gen.
eral issues maintaining par y faith-will
cast their votes solely with view to secur-
ing the election of the best men. To
these we say, compare the two tickets.
with a special view to qualifications, and
the Democracy has no fear of the result.
The same highly respectable class OF nom
partisan voters are apt to take into con-
-id"ratiun the necessity of doing some
thing to dispel the ideas of private prop.
erty in public office which seem to some
extent TO prevail among the Republican
leaders. but are far from being SHARED by
the sincere and earnest voting masses of
that party.
, 1886-10-22

The Democracy of Wyoming Territory,
in convention assembled, declare as fol-
lows:
That the principles OF the Democratic
party as enumerated in lis platform
adopted by the national Democratic con
vention at Chicago on July 10. 1851, are
the rule and guide OF our political faith;
That We affirm the principle IN
ted in our national plntioftl, that the led
eral officers in the territories SHOULD be
restricted to citizens previously resident
therein:
That we believe that the interests of our
territory demand II reurganization ot the
Judicial aud Executive departments OF our
TERRITORIAL government;
That the rowin interests OF our terri.
tory demand increased facilities III our
mail service;
That We believe in nominating and
%elcctlng men To the different Offices wholly
upon the ground of principles. merit aud
cspahilitl;
That we do hereby make a solemn pro.
test against the controlling influence Of
wealth IN our elections. and ple-ige our
selves Ia do all in our power to discourage
ami irrvent the corrupt USE vi money in
this and all future elections;
That we demand the enactment Of laws
rruviling Tor arbitration between em
puy. n aud employed. aud 10 enforce the
derisiuus of The arbitrator,
Thai We demand the abropation of all
laws that do not ear equally upon capital
aud laior, aud the removal of unjust tech
nlcaliticS. d,liy> and Determinations in the
admiuI>tratiun ui justine,
, 1886-10-22


If there WAS any OCCASION ut all for Mr..
Sharpless to 20 to Schwartzc's ranch
when he had been informed that it was
raiied. he should have gone at once. The
fact that no one was hurt, cuts no figure
in the matter, unless it is admitted that
lawless ruff ms have a right to terrori1e
people in their own houses, SO long az
they don't kill any body. The home and
family of every citizen, no matter what
lawful buslaess he may pursue as a means
OF gaming mn honest livelihood, is under
the protection of the Law, and SHOULD have
II Instantly from the Off ,ers paid for the
special purpose. Our contemporary may
be OF a different opinion on this subj ct,
hut the popular verdict will sustain our
views.
, 1886-10-22

President Cleveland in his speech at
Richmond, Yesterday, fully recognized the
fact that precedence nmung the unit
American cnmmunwealths. is hereafter to
depend solely upon industrial progress.
The conclusion Of his remarks was pecu
llarly appropriate. and indicates the broaI
views and unsectinnal statesman,hip
which should charicierize tae alministra
tion of "A chief magistrate who proposes
10 be president Of the whole country. The
perordtion of the brief address was a. fol-
lows
The leading and most commanding
place must be gained aud kept by that
conilDonwt alIh which ly the ,bor and in.
%tclllgcnce of her cit Gems can produce
most of those things which meet the nee
%esslties and desires of mankind But the
iull advantage Of that which may be
yielded TO the state by the toll and ingen
u,lty al her people Ii not measured alone
hy the money value OF her products. The
Efforts and struggles Of her farmers and
artisans not only create new values in the
held oi agriculture aud in the art manu-
lectures, but they at the same time pro-
duce rugged. self r. liant and independent
men, aud cultivate that product which
more than all others ennobles a state
patriotic. earnest. American citirrn.hip.
This will flourish in every part Of the
American domain. Neither drought nor
rain can lnlure it. for 1t takes root in true
hearts enriched by love of country.
, 1886-10-22

The qualifications OF Col Murrin for
the sheriff 4 Office have not been callcdGn
question by any respectable authority. nor
can they be. 1t will be time enough to
notice any objections based upon the colo.
ners fitness for the position when they
emanate from a responsible and unpur-
chased source. His competitor has been
tried, and the people wait with impati-
ence to hear of any case in which he
proved efficient. Mention just one, please
do-a single arrest which a child could
net have made or a single act entitling
Mr. Sharpless to still another bait at the
public CRIB.
, 1886-10-22

II Is a remarkable but invirla dc feat.
uie OF mud earthquake snocks that they
are ielt by some persons ami not by otn.
ers IN tue same stu ,tlon. This IS tru. OF
persons who are on the same flor OF the
same build ng. And 1t Is sometimes the
case that persons in the top OF u high
lui ding hive let the shaklng pass un.
noticed, while persons In the lower st0r
les q. the same building have rushed out
OF their rooms in terror. IL would be in
teresiins to know whether some PERSON;
are cons / utio lalty more sensitive TO
cart, quake' than others. and whether
quick observation OF seismic disturbance
l. II matter Of In elliys ics or merely OF
the nerves.-New II wen News.
, 1886-10-22

If THERE Is any subject concerning
which the bunVling and abortive attempts
Of the Ninth Legislative Assembly need
speedy revision, i, is that of water rights.
The Democratic convention seems to have
had this important TACT in direct view, as
they have nominated at least three candi-
dates capable from practical experience of
considering the subject in all its bearings.
Mr.. Lowrie, in addition to legislative ex-
perience in Nevada. where the question
has long been recognized as a vital one, is
converssnt with tie special needs of this
territory, and Mr.. Rutledpe follows the
business Of farming with irrigation. while
Mr.. Johnston may, without exaggera'ion.
be confidently said to be more thoroughly
posted in relation to the matter than any
other man in the territory.
, 1886-10-22

The Sun Of yesterday deals largely IN
enconium upon the professional record OF
John A. Riner as an attorney. 1hls Is
not in issue. L. may be conceded that
the railway company and the other cor
porations whom Mr.. Riner is retained to
represent. would not engage the services
of any lawyer not thoroughly competent.
Besides, in his profession, that gentleman
enjoys the advantage Of business asso-
ciates whose abilities are fully recognized
by all. There has been a time-say, in
1882. about the date Of the introduction
in the council of what was then known as
Dor now grown femiss thought
a corporation counsel no
proper man to represent the interest OF
the whole people-or words to that effect.
We are not now quoting the Suns exact
languagc-that can be done at any time.
Now, in the four years that have since
elapsed, there has been no change in con
ditions which would render it less danger
Gus to entrust legislation to the represent.
alive Of any corporation than it was-in
the SIMS opinion-in lSs2. when the
gentleman against whom its criticisms
were then aimed, was at variance with
all his colleagues on a bill which. in the
SIMS opinion, involved a preference Of
corpnratc rights over those of the people.
1t is quite likely that the SIM was exactly
right an1 thoroughly sincere.
1t is admitted that if Mr.. Riner were a
candidate Tor what might be termed a pro
f,ssional Office, or one requiring a high
degree Of professional excellence. his
ability As a lawyer woull become a proper
subject for discussion. At present it has M
more to do with the issue than matters of
strictly personal nature, upon which no
Journalist has any business to
, 1886-10-22

II Mn CrsnGNGBERaY does not repre-
sen the Republican ~workinrman.
whom does be represent Perhaps
his superior qualifications alone have
caused many intelligent members of
the party TO be passed over in order to
holor him with a nomination. The fact
is. he has been placed on the ticket solely
for the purpose Of catching the colored
vote for the county officers. and without
any expectation of e%lecting him. as the
Republicans will scratch him unmerci-
fully on election day, as the result will
show.
, 1886-10-22

THERE are several gentlemen on the
Republican ticket, against whom no word
can be said, except on purely political
grounds. While The LEADER and those
who think with it, that party afflliation-
in the absence OF personal objection
should determine, to a great extent, the
voters choice, accords a hearty support
to the party nominees, it has no word to
say against gentlemen who are thoroughly
competent, in respect Of character and
qualifications, to the Offices for which
they are candidates, and who do not ley
claim to a property IN them. as of pres.
cnptlve right. This journal makes no
charges not susceptible of proof, and none
whatever off personal nature.