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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-11-25

weary, we gazed up towards the skies and
silently whispered, for own benefit, ""s night
brings out the stars 80 does fire bring out
the "C00ns."
Well, to change the subject, Mr.. Ed, we
noticed in your last issue, all article inform
ing us OF coming entertainment, to he
given by the Literary Society Of your
Public School. That this is just what your
people want and ought to haye, is beyond
doubt Besides being wonderfully beneficial
to the young participants in bringing them
before their own people. it will be rare de-
light to your citizens. Travelling companies
are we'll enough now and then, but dis
play Of home talent not only solicits higher
appreciation, but furnishes \ very pleasant
diversion. We sincerely hope the Society
will not allow this to I've their first and last
performance. but that it may be the initia-
tory step in movement that will continue
throughout, at least, the coming winter
We are, it is true, rather young to give adj
vice in such matters, but little personal
experience, we think, will justify us to tell
you, who arc still younger, that now is the
time to begin. Conquer that inclination t"
embarrassment by summoning up enough
concet and self-c0nfdencc to imagine for
little while that you are regular Webster
or chip off the old Dcmosthcnian block,
aud the chief difficulty will be surmounted.
In speaking of conceit, We are just re-
minded of an address that the pedantic
Mayor Hodges delivered before the alumni
of the Baltimore City College the other
night. In the course of his remarks, His
Excellency (?) said, "Why, young men, if
you diligently pursue your studies, &c, you
may some day fill positions Of very high hon
or; you may even be called upon to occupy
the chair which (so poorly fill, as Mayor
of Baltimore.
In our humble opinion and IN thousands
of others, Hodges conccit and pedantry are
all synonymous terms. TITS n pity Webster
of Dictionary fame did not hear of this polit-
ical monstrosity, as he may have consumed
about eleven pages in explanation of what
Hodges" means.
Yes, we can't help but behold s,range
sights, and hear strange things down here.
Quite recently several Registration clerks
-men who are appointed by the Lawyers
Reform League to examine the Registration
books of the city ard report dellnquencies
for prosccution--mad their report in our
hearing and it made our blood falrly-well
-effcrvcscc. Ten men had been voting ever
since Horace Greedy ran for President and
had been dead for the last twenty-five years.
Another man took his blind brother around
to the different polls and voted him thirteen
consecutive times and so on. Ills no won.
der--wcll, this is a non partisan paper and
we had better dcslst. More anon.
PANsY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-11-25

On Thursday morning about seven O'Clock
y heavy storm struck Chambcrsburg. blow
ing in the gable end of the foundry at the
Taylor Engine Works. In the country the
end of houses were blown in, barns lcvelcd
with the ground, school-holscs upset, trees
torn out by the roots, and fences carried
away. No loss of life has been reported.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-11-25

Maidcns love to inhalc Drcxcl's Bell Co.
logne.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-11-25
Professional.
or, n, & }. !, isatheymaa,
SURGEONS & PHYSICIANS.

Prompt attention given to all calls.
Public office in the Drug Store.
Private consultation room in the rear OF
the Drug Store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-11-25
The latest improved Stoves at Osler.s.

~ FALL AND WINTER GOODS
have just completed my stock of MILL
merry for the Fall and Winter seasons
and am now prepared to supply my friends
with the latest styles in Hats. Bonnets aud
Trimmings have the above in all grades
of Fnencss and my Prices will be satisfac.
tory.
Mrs. &. HessOn.
Nearly opposite Lutheran Church.
oct284t MechanicstOwn, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-11-25

MECHANICSTOWN POTTERY: The
undersigned has again taFen possession of
the Lynn Pottery, Mechancstown and is
prepared to furnish the trade with all kinds
of earthenware at short notice.
Oct. 81, At. W. A. Lynn,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-11-25

CoIORHD POLITICAL CLUB,-A number
of coIorrd people of this city held meeting
las, Monday night at the Black Horse hotel,
at which resolutions were passed favoring
and recommending the formation of per
manent Colored Republican Club. The
purposes Of the club arc TO support the Re
publican party Union.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-11-25

On last Monday the first arrests for VIC
lating the ordinance relating to hog pens in
this city, was made, the parties arrcs ed I've,
ing William S. Bantz and John Ebert. The
accused were taken before Mayor Bartgis,
but appealed from his decision, and the case
will come up before the Court of the Deccm-
bier term -Cnion
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-11-25

Large quantities Of poplar wood are now
beng delivered at this place, for shipment
by Mr.. s. NJ. Bircly,
Days Horse Powder is the thing to use In
fattcning sheep. Stock .raisers should know
this.
DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup, for the relief of
collie, tcethng, etc, contains no OPIUM
Price rs cents.
FREDERICK, November 10.-An old man
named Samuel Filby, died here to-day, who
was a famous coach driver in the old days
before the war. tie was the chief driver OF
the Continental line of coaches, between this
city, Hagcrstown and Emmitsburg. He was
the only one Of the famous old drivers who
could navigate six-in.hand safely over the
mountains. His recolIections of the war
were vivid and entertaining.
An ODD While packing hay on
Monday last, the employees Of Mr.. c. W..
10y found in hay purchased of Mr.. David
Fisher, the original paper, certificate of the
enrolment as u private in Company q,
seventh regiment of the Pennsylvania Re-
serve Corps. The holder Of the privileges
conferred by SAID certificate is named Henry
Knoutf of Chambersburg and was issued to
him at that point. The paper is in good
state of preservation and its presence in the
hay is not readily explicable.
"Thus am doubly armcd-my death and life
MY bane and antidote are both before mt"
Whether to sit alone suffering with neuralgia
Or buy one bottle of Salvation Oil.
JunoRs-Thc following jurors were
drawn for the December term Of Court -
Buckcystown, Samuel g. Thomas; Freder-
ick, D. II. Hargett, VIM. II. Shpley, J. A.
RaMsburg, Thomas GorsucE, II, Il. Qrynn;
Mddletown. d. E Keafauvcr; Crcagerstown,
Joshua II. Norris Emmitsburg, Bennett
Tyson; Catoctin, JAG G. Smith; Urbana,
Richard Davis; Liberty, J. s. l.. Rodrck;
New Market, Charles Wood; Hsuvers Har.
vey Burglite; Woodsboro', II. &. Fulton;
Pe,ersvilc, Robert Porter; Mt. Pleasant,
Calvin S. Burrier; Jefferson, Cornelius
Cochran; Mechanlcstown, Geo. Freshman,
r: Jackson, George Rowe; townsville, Jesse
4. Fox; Woodville, Chss J. Jones' Linga.
more, Lewis p. Englar; Lcwistown, JAG. P.
Weller; Tuscarora, Charles Broadrup.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-11-25

FoR ROLLER FLOUR, go to w. A. Lynn's.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-11-25

OVERCOATS ! OVERCOATSl!
Just received direct from the factory in
Philadelphia nice line Of mems and boys
0yercoats, which will be sold at a bargain
Also mems and boys cashmere suits and
ladies New Market jackets ut Roots.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-11-25

az For Magnetic Harness Oil, the best
harness OIL in The market call on
aug 20. II. w. Bennett.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-11-25

An auxiliary association Of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union of Maryland,
was formed at Union Bridge, Carroll coun-
ty, Oh Tuesday night, November 9th, with
Mrs. Derr, wife of Mr.. d. Carlton Derr, for
merly of this place as President.
On Monday last Mr.. Thomas E. Lynch,
of Boonsboro', cut down the toll gate one
mile east of that place, for the second time.
The Boonsboro' Times says the people of
that place are determined that this gate shall
not remain where 1t is now placed.
Col. Thomas johnson, of the vicinity OF
Jefferson, in this valley, aud the only sur
uivlng brother OF the late Hon. William
Cost johnson, is lying at his residence. near
tina, place. seriously i'll of general debility
This venerable gentleman is in his e6th
year Vulhy Register.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-11-25

JOEL GuTMAN on THE CORNER
MECHANICsTOwN.
Mr.. NJ C. Cramcr has made arrangements
with joel Gutman T. Co., of Baltimore, to
furnish any goods that can be found in their
catalogue, at catalogue prices. This gives
you an advantage of buying real fine goods
on the corner. Since the arrangement has
been made have already taken number
of orders and complete satisfaction give II
Catalogues furnished on application.
NJ c. CRAMER
B- FOR SALE.-A Parlnr Coal Stove!
near new, Cheap. r. F. Wnhrrow.
FRENCH GOLDEN WASHING CoMroUND
Best Washing preparation in the world.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.
D. LYNN, GENERAL AGENT,
Middlcburg, Did
Compound and Family Rights for sale by
w. A LYNN,
novlS4t Mechanicstown, Md.
az READY FOR CHRISTMAS. III
Raisins, Currants, Pruncs, Ci,ron, Lemon,
Vanilla, New Orleans Molasscs, liominy
Cheese, Rolled Oats, Chocolate.
Ross f. Witherow.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-11-25

Week before last there were four sudden
deaths in the county Mr. jacob B. Earhart
on Friday of that week, at Mt. Pleasant. at
the age of SO. On Sunday following, Mr.
Abram Haines, near Dennings, at the age Of
50 On Monday following, in the same
neighborhood, Mr.. Robert Farver at the age
of Co. On the same day at Taneytown, Mrs
Jacob Lambert at the age of 66,-Adcocate
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-11-25

For additional l0tnb sec second psyr,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-11-25

"Thus am doubly armed-my death and life
My banc and antidote are both before me"
Whether to sit alone suffering with neuralgia
Or buy one bottle of Salvation Oil.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-11-25

Large quantities of poplar wood are now
beng delivered at this place, for shipment
by Mr.. s. NJ. Bircly,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-11-25

Toll GATE CHANGEs.-Thc Walkersvilie
Enterprise says that it is reported since the
death of Mrs. Shields. that changes will soon
he made at the toll gates on the F. Il h.
turnpike. Mr.. Thomas Sullivan will take
charge of the gate lately in charge of Mrs.
Shields, and Mr.. P. H Glen, of Utica Mills,
will take the gate, near Walkersvillc, made
vacant by the removal of Mr.. Sullivan.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-11-25

A SCRAP OF LOCAL WAR HIsToRY.-A
citizen of this place, III looking over some OF
his old papers few days ago, came across
the following receipt for the $500 ransom
money ex,orted from the citizens of Middle
town by Gen. Jubal Early, of the Confedcr'
ate Army, in July 1864. The scrap of paper
will be preserved among the Corporation
archives:
MIDDLETowN, ND, July 8, 1864.
Reed this day of William 7. Erwin, Bur
CESS of Mddletown, Md, Fifteen Hundred
Dollars, the amt of Tax levied upon the
Town by Lit. Gen'l EARLY, commanding the
Army of the Valley District, forces of the
Confederate States of America, for military
purposes. J. r. BRAITHwAITE.
Mai. & @. M, G, s. A.
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Business Locals.

For q prime article Of New Orleans Sugar
and Molasscs, 60 to Roots.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-11-25

For Syrup at 25, 40 and 4s cents per gal
Ion, got Roots,
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-06-05
THE THOROUGHBRED IMPORTED
Clydesdale Stallion,
NORFOLK HERO.

For the improvement of our stock and
and increasing its size the subscribers
will offer the service of this beautiful
and powerful young horse TO the public
as follows on Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday Of each week at the stable of ].
T.. Irons West Grove, Penna., and the
three last days of each week at the Deer
Park Hotel stables, Newark, Del.
Norfolk Hero, is a chestnut II hands
high, was bred by Mr.. &. Jones, stowe,
England, and registered in stud book No.
1888.
His Sire, Lcyiathan, No. 1924; his
grand sire, Hercules, No. 1924; his grand
grand sire, Heart of Oak, No. 1905; his
dam by Honest Tom, No. 1923, who took
six first Royal prizes and never was
beaten.
TERMs.-Sl5 to insure, 50 to be paid
at the time of serN ice which will be part
of the insurance if with foal. $40 the
season to be paid cash, Insurance to be
paid as soon as ascertaincd to be with
foal. Any pcrse II ran'"- with mare
which has been insui, aill be held for
the insurance.
Good stable keep or pasture furnished
for mares from distance at reasonable
rates. Lindsey * HOssinger,
Myl-tf Newark, Delaware.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-06-05
WANAMAKERS


Light, open soft camel's-hair
homespun, gray and brown
mixtures, embroidered heavily
with massive figures, the light
with dark and the dark with
light; az inch, 81. No plain to
match; and that is why it isn't
$2 a yard.
Southwest from the center.
Fine crazy lace-cloth, almost
as fine as spider-web, overlaid
with cords and rope-gimps of
many-colored bright-c olore d
mohair, $3.50; plain to match,
SI.25; both 42-inch. Several
colors.
Now and then a costly nov
city drops to two-thirds or half.
It's time to begin to count them.
Southwest and Southeast from the center.
White dress-stuffs; and others
not white but the same in all
but color. Embroidered fine
cottons. The wealth Of variety
passes all bounds of former
seasons.
Hamburg embroidery goes
withoutsaying. PointdeVen
is nowhere else to be got this
side the sea. We have no dis
position to keep it out Of the
market. Not enough can be
made at present. A network
of Hamburg on nothing; the
embroidered fabric entirely
covered, out Of sight.
Southwest from the center
The finer cottons French
sateens are plenty but quick
American plenty, as quick, but
more behind them; Scotch and
American ginghams; and they
are outdone by Scotch and
American crazy fabrics; tennis
stripes are brighter and finer
than ever; Scotch and Ameri
can seersuckers, lighter, wilder
flufher; batiste is in favor and
printed linen lawn is donewith
The like of the cotton dress
stuffs never was seen before this
year.
Northwest from the center.
Smyrna rugs for two-thirds
more and less:
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-06-05

all cachemire, which means fine
grain; and all one quality;prices
according to weight. The ooc
is fine, extremely fine; the rib
grows larger all the way up; the
1918 is very heavy and rich;
and every one of the fifteen diff
ferent silks is as good as it
looks.
These silks are peculiarly
best for summer. Best all the
year round; but in summer
dust is flying; an airier fabric
is chosen in summer; pure silk
is clean and cool in summer.
rich and beautiful always.
They who wear gold instead
of gilt and silver rather than
pewter or zinc will buy a light
er silk and have it silk.
Old.fashion Bonnet silk has
never been common. 1t never
will be. We are making it
cheap in the proper sense of
the word; but we know very
well the majority will go on
buying by thickness and stiff
ness and weight-they see with
their hands and believe all over.
We haven't had for years so
thorough provision for wise
and careful buyers. May their
numbers increase.
We have pleasure in guar
anteeing these silks to justify
in wear the emphasis we put
on them.
West rransept,
A bright, crisp, shining, cool
feeling canvas with threads of
gold or silver silk a quarter-inch
apart; blue and silver, brown
and silver, black and gold;
some other color perhaps-it
goes as fast as it comes; SI.5c,
54-inch.
Southeast from the center.
Lace over-canvas, a slightly
open canvas dress-stuff with
over-work Of selfcolor lace; was
sold at 81 till lately; lately 75c;
now 90; ~ inch. These colors:
three tans, light-sage, brown,
navy-blue, cream, black.
southwest from the center.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-06-05
ST. NICHOLAS.

An illustrated monthly pcr'nli.., ,..
6v WI nlpgnnIlng on the 2iho each month flit
or n ~ '"r w. hnuBe l'ricc. % cent d numbct
dealers posiwa.sid,rny alyance' Bookseller, news
scrpions which shsaI q b ,G rPli-hcr; ae sui
ST NiGT1TnIil s ~ o. Inc ,he yolgmr.
yelop tic tastes Of rs . TO- satisfy and to dr.
Away stood il sa"ds to ur'ns T4is9 ha s
for It's excellence Inrn. g,is u sufficient warrant
editors announce the followie o" ls hg season 1ae
LEADING rr,r,.n,.''SI w al"ohg the
A SERIAL. sron,, ~, u, '.'' i''' lNN'-sG'
nett. lac MI 9iI Id., ~ Fran lIodgson Bur
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-06-05
WAWAMAKER'S.

---'-sAf'+A hf-ef ~'itsl 49, A''"s
Old-fashion black silks of
Messieurs c. J. Bonnet & Com
pagnie, Lyon, France.
For years there has been
such a craze for weight and
nothing but weight that silks
have come to be loaded with
dye beyond endurance.
Black silks don't wear as
they used to wear. They
haven't their old.time richness.
They are sticky with dye and
the dye becomes stuffed with
dust perhaps before it begins
to be shiny, which is shortly.
We hail the return to gen
uine silk. For a silk with more
dye than silk by actual weight
is hardly silk. 1t is actually
true that heavy black silk is
often more dye than silk.
Silk is costly and dye is
cheap. Cheap? What is it
good for after enough for the
black? To double the weight
and quarter the wear. But
fashions change; do you care
for the wear? will you pay for
pure silk for the extra wear?
Now that is the question we
are going to ask you; and here
are the prices
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-06-05
ATTENTION
FARMERS and GARDENERS

buy Bo Bone Mill
And make your own bone meal, crack
ed corn, and ground oyster shells for
your chickens. The increase in eggs
will soon pay for the mill.
Buy Cooley Dreamer
And make better butter, more of it
with less labor than by any other
method.
Buy a Matthew Seed Drill
And SOW all the small seeds in your
garden with regularity and precision,
saving labor and seed.
Buy Lees Wheel Hoe
To destroy all the weeds in your gar
den. a boy can work it.
Buy Oahoon Broadcast seed-Sower
To SOW any kind of grain or grass seed
at the rate of 4 to S acres per hour.
Call and examine these and other labor
saving implements at
ID. LandretII and sons,
IMPLEMENTS and SEED WAREHOUSE,
p and 29 South Sixth Street, Philadelphia.
Branch StOre-Delawarc Avenue and
Arch Streets, philn.
Sced ana Implement catalogue free TO all APP
plcanla m21-am
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-06-05

THE Town Commissioners have
already placed a force of workmen
on the streets to scoop out the gut
tiers, and NOW down the grass. All
is most commendable. Complaint
has been made of the ugly pile of
bricks against the Academy fence
on the west side. 1t is claimed that
in driving past this place horses be-
come frightened. Let the good
jolly Supervisor hearken unto these
remarks, and receive the blessings
of his fellow citizens.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-06-05

suffering any inconvenience it is al.
legged. 1t consists Of two parts, or envel-
opes. The FIRST, next to the body, is of a
rubber material. The second is of MOLE
skin. The two parts are connected by a
curious head-piece, which also protects
the face and admits the necessary air.
The space between the envelopes is fill
ed With fresh water which is also adj
mitted at the head-piece, and prevents
burning.
~
In 1900 one twenty-iifth of the populil-
ton of the United States lived in cities
of 5000 inhabitants and upward; in 1910
one-twelfth in 1860, one-sixth in 1880
nearly one-fourth. During the half cen
tury preceding 1880 the population in
cities increased more than four times as
rapidly as that of the village and country.
*M*
IT seems, says the Lancet, that the lit
tie toy balloons or India rubber bladdcrs
which children initiate with the breath
may be readily reversed by inspiration,
and even drawn INTO the air passages.
In two instances recently death has oc-
cured by sufocation, balloon of the
sort being drawn into the opening of the
CLOTHS.
~
A DOG belonging to a pretty widow in
Livingston county, n. Y, deliberately
walked into a creek the other day and
drowned himself 1t is believed that
the animal committed suicide because
he couldn't keep the widowers off the
fence or from swinging on the front gate.
~
A SMOKER presents his open cigar-case
to his neighbor on his right. "Thanks,
l don't smoke" lie then turn to his
neighbor on the left. 81 don't smoke
much obliged" His wife whispers in
his ear care you no going to offer one
to the captain ?" "No, love he smokes
I know he does
~
"CAN you conceive" asked the profess
scr, IAN eternal vacuum, a portion OF
space unoccupied, an empty void, into
which nothing can ever come, which
maintains inviolate and forever its own
eternal emptiness ?" 81 can" replied
the student; 81 have stylographiC
| penn
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-06-05

THE NUMBER of candidates for the
Office of Sheriff are many. No
doubt but any one Of the many
would fill the Office honorably and
with credit.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-06-05

An clipping couple in Kentucky rode
thirty miles on horseback to be married,
with the "old man" in close pursuit.
They won the race.
People of the United States spend
more than 81 100000 year ON baseball.
CALLING PICS IN DIFFERENT STATES
1t is amusing to notice the different
ways people call their pigs. If your
neighbor comes from Pennsylvania he
will commence with "Pig, pig, piggi,
pig" fla HIoosier, he yells: "Who-ee,
who-ee, who-ee." Our Buckeye neigh
Dor coaxingly cries, in soothing voice
$500, 500, 500, 500, 500" A North Caro-
linian halloes: "Pig-i, pig-i," prolonging
the l. But Kentuckian, with his deep
voice, cries "Poo-hee, poo-hee." It
will be fun for the boys to initiate these
different ways of calling pigs.
THE TEETH.-The teeth should be
brushed twice day. The proper time
for this is on rising in the morning and
on retiring at night. In the morning q
wash may be used. Brush gently oven
the crowns ofthe teeth. This removes
any mucus that has collected during the
night, and leaves themouth in a refreshed
condition. Just before retiring tooth,
powder should be employed, and parti-
cles of food that have lodged between
the teeth removed, which, when left fol
several hours, result in the fermentation
Of an acid, which causes softening of the
tooth-structure, and thus promotes decay
After eating, quill tooth-pick and flos,
silk should be used for removing the de
bris.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-06-05
Saturday, June 8, 1886.

The question arises here, how can
all the papers in Delaware get the
patronage of Office holders? We
all want a share of the printing and
advertising, but many will be dis
appointed. AS we are not in the
ring or declared for either Demo-
cratic or Republican principles, we
expect nothing. It is not a pleas
ant position to fill 10 be indepen-
dent. If we praise one and con-
denim the other, when a. just cause
is presented, we are accused of eth
er being a Republican or Democrat
in politics. We have frequently
been advised to come out either one
way or the other, but as we never
dabbled much in political matters,
we are satisfied as we are. There is
no knowing, however, how soon we
may support the Democratic Or
Republican candidate. 1t may be
policy for THE LEDGER to take a
square stand on the question,-stop
hanging on the fence. We shall not
be bitter partisans, however, but
shall support and endorse the men
most fit for the offices named.