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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-01-12
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PATENT.
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invention with claims, your name and ad-
dress will We published in the United states
Patent Office Gaz.ttr,a paper OF immense
AND THE ONLY ONE THAT
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DIR J. J UENSHAW,
Offers his Professional
Services to the citizens Of MechanicstoWn
and vicinity in tire practice OF medicine and
surgery. Having an experience OF :, wears
RI sillrnCc one door west of Clarion Office.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-07-07

In st. Paurs Church, opposite the
Telegram Office on Broadway. may be
seen the pew In which honest George
Washington worshiped when he visited
New York. AS this pew is deferred
sWashington," II Is readily distin-
guished by visitors, many of whom re-
gard 1t with feeling Of patriotic rev.
erence.
1T Is interesting to watch stran-
gers" said one of the Trinity Parish
ushers this morning. 'sMany q man
has sat in the pew. then walked proud
ly away, feeling that he had honored
himself by sitting where the Father Of
has Country planned many a battle for
free religion and honest government"
On the opposite side OF the church
is Alexander Hamilton's pew. and this
bit Of church furniture receives almost
as much attention from visitors as that
of Washington. --Ne,o York Telegram
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-07-07
The Gift or song.

The following lines, hitherto I'M
published, think. were written by
Medora Henson after singing for the
insane at Blackwelps Island, New
York, on November z, 1881:
If pilgrim has been shaded
BY tree that have nursed,
If cup Of clear cold water
/ have raised to lips of thirst;
If I've planted one sweet flower
BY an else too barren way;
If I've whispered in the wind-night
One sweet word TO tell OF day;
If in one poor wounded spirit
/ a woe-swept chord have stilled;
If dark and restless spirit
with hope of heaven have filed;
If I've made for life's hard battle
One faint heart grow warm and
strong;
Then, my God, / thank thee, bless thee,
For this precious gift Of song.
Saturday Herald.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-07-07

One of our subscribers has kindly
furnished us with some clippings from
the daily press of her ncighborho cd
and ono Of them has the startling head
ing: Satan Incarnate; m infant with
Horns. Hoofs. Claws and Tail" Then
follows about half column report OF .
curious birth occurring nj Newburg.
Ohio. and quite minute description Of
tho curious monster. The whole 60
count was 90 overdrawn that We took
tho trouble to write to the postmaster
OF the place and ask him II there was
any basis whatever for this Newspaper
story. We we're not surprised 10 learn
from him that II was all q humbug.
II seems uufortunats that We must
read our newspapers with the feeling
that We cannot place much reliance
upon what We find In them Ordinary
events are twisted, distorted. and over
drawn for the purpose Of creating .
sensation. but we mey take II Tor grant
cd that nsnoty-nine- out of ono hundred
OF these very queer stories are entirely
the emanatlons OF some lively imagina-
ton. II would be n queer world II all
those stories were true that got the
run Of the papers There are. indeed.
a great many wonderful things In this
world and many curious happenings
every day. but probably the most won
derful thing of all. is the lively imagins-
ton which guides the pen OF these
newspaper fakirs. DR.. Foote's Hsait 4
Monthly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-07-07

How little we need to care about
any payment that the world can give
for anything we can do. IL we feel, as
we ought, that we are Gods servants,
that will lift us clear above the Low
aims and desires which meet us. How
little we shall care for money, for mems
praise, for getting on in the worldl
How the things that we fever our
souls by pursuing, and fret our hearts
when we lose, will cease TO attract!
How small the "prizes" of life. as peo-
pie call them, will appear! "The Lord
liveth before whom 1 stand" should
be enough for us, and instead of all
these motives TO action drawn from
the rewards Of the world, we ought TO
.'labor that, whether present or absent,
we may be well pleasing to Him.
Alexander Haclaren
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-07-07

Colonel John Hawkins relates good
one on an old time preacher who was
holding forth and attempting to prove
that Moses and the children of Israel
crossed the Red sea on ice; that the
water was CONCEALED, and therefore
there was no occasion for the waters
being parted, as the inspired word has
1t. At this point brother arose and
begging pardon of the preacher for in
terrupting him, remarked that " the
Red Sea was in the tropics and never
freezes at ALL" and sat down. The
minister resumed by thanking the
brother for the suggestion, and pro-
ceeded to make the matter perfectly
clear by explaining to the audience
that when the notable event took place
there were no Biographies nor tropics
either.-Sparta IShmaelite.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-07-07
Lame-BacKed Pigs.

On this subject correspondent of
che New England Farmer writes: Re-
cent issues of your paper have 90 n
tanned illusions to weak backs in pigs.
SUIT no one stated what breed OF pigs.
or how they had been kept From
experience believe that the cause is
the want OF exercise. and the remedy
to make them move even II
they do not incline to do so themselves.
aud refrain from feeding too high.
When / kept hogs with long backs and
legs that would root Off every board
they could get their noses under. that
would eat all / could give them and
then eat the trough, and squeal for
more. / had no trouble. But better
breeds require different treatment A
year ago last fall had three pigs.
cross OF Chester White with Poland
China, quiet, small eaters aud easy to
fatten. made my pen as warm as l
could. kept them close aud fed corn
meal and milk. When about three
months old l discovered they were
lame ip their backs and hind legs. The
amateur pig doctors did not know
what to do. ! opened the pen and let
them run In the cattle yard and stables
during the day time. They recovered
and fattened we'll Last fall 1 got
three more of the same breed and open
ed the pen into a small yard and fed
milk and soft corn on the ear. They
throve finely for time. but did not 60
out into the yard ms l hoped to see
them. When three months old dis
covered that they were lame. with
weak backs and stiff hind legs. /
tried changing food. but one got so bad
he could not stand on his hind legs
and had him killed. The other
two were turned into the yard and
stables as before and they have nearly
recovered. think they will get quite
we'll by fattening time. Let others re-
port what they did and the success OF
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-07-07
SUNDAY READING.
Why the Drummer Blushed "A Friend
ly Tip Religion in Col
leges, Etc.


10 mofFoW.
Tomorrow we'll be happy, you and IL
Tomorrow not a cloud will dim our
sky;
and our ships ahoat afar
Will all cross the harbor bar,
With their royal remnants floating from
on high.
Tomorrow you will sing the sweetest
song,
Tomorrow right will reign instead OF
wrong;
And souls for souls intended
Will meet within the splendid
Scented bowers which 20 love alone be-
long!
Tomorrow love will lead us down the
way.
Ton 1rrow will be fairer than to-day,
There's a rainbow in the skies
That will gladden. weary eyes,
When tomorrow comes, and sorrow
holds no sway.
Tomorrow everyone will cease 10 weep,
Tomorrow peace into our hearts will
creep;
Wen forgive and we'll forget
For memory never yet
Followed man into his long and dream
less sleep.
JOHN ERNEST MCCAIN.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-07-07
Farm Notes.

Feed your stock well II you hope to
have them feed you.
The farmer not the retailer should
have the main profit on milk.
Secure good breed for stock. and
then feed and treat them we'll.
There is moro dependent upon the
preparation Of tho soil than upon its
after care.
Don't turn your cattle out TO pasture
now without also feeding them Mt the
barn.
Arrange so that there will always be
plenty of fruit and vegetables grown
for the home table.
In setting out a new orchard be sure
to label the trees. MS thus much trouble
will be saved.
Think how much you are dependent
upon your horse and farm animals
now and use them we'll.
II Is not we'll to plant corn too deep.
Early corn should not be planted
deeper than an inch
NoWe ohoutt W koPt Wntm Whou
with calves. II Is easier to prevent
milk fever than 10 cure II
Young stock must be carefully
watched and kept warm during this
changing weather.
The head must perform large share
Of the farmers work ut all timos. aud
particularly when the season Is late.
What is taken of the farm should DO
carried on or there will be loss soon
impossible to make good.
Potatoes are too scarce and high TO
be wasted this year, hence they must
be planted TO the very best advantage.
Small potatoes will be planted moro
extensively this year than usual, be-.
cause II Is so difficult to get large M.
tlvsA
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-07-07
CULTIVATION and Drought.

The effects Of proper cultivation dur
ing drought. writes correspondent Of
the Country Gentleman. is a subject of
incalculable value to all tillers of the
soil. AS the opinions OF others are
asked, / briefly give mine. Every
close observer must assent to the fact
that proper culture at tho proper time
will 90 far toward carrying q crop OF
anything over q dry spell. To suppose
that the moist soil two inches below
the surface OF finely pulverezod soil
Is due to absorption to any great OK
tent cannot conceive. Last season.
during our almost unprecedented
drought whom there was not moisture
enough many nights In the atmosphere
even to DO visible In the form of dew
upon cool blades Of grass or foliage
the most favored surface for conden-
sation). careful observer would have
noticed In the evening. and again In
the morning. that moisture from be-
meath fne pulverized surface was
fully one inch nearer the surface In the
morning than In the previous evening.
which could not be attributed TO any
other cause than attraction from boz
meath.
Again. II we lay board or fat stone
upon n well pulverized spot Of ground
In which there IL no visible moisture
Tor. say. two inches. In a few days you
will find tho moisture from beneath
rise to the surface. not from ABSORB
ton from the air. but from beneath.
Another cause In favor OF proper Guilt
walton May be ascrIbed to the fact that
a fine 10 ,AEerIzcd surface. loose and
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-07-07
FARM AND HOME.


Il will be unwise for any town 10
neglect to have It's annual fall fair. 1t
means work. but little good can be at
tanned In this world without work. and
the results OF the agricultural fair are
such as to warrant all the labor IL
costs The work should be done un-
der the auspices Of the grange or the
farmers club. but II any town Is so
unfortunate as to be without such an
organization some OF the farmers with
their good wives should take the lead.
The plan should Nt the latest DO made
now. The committee should be select
cd and the premium list announced.
The committee must be composed Of
untiring workers and everything con-
Quoted with honest enterprise. The
premium list should remember oil farm
animals. all pr oducts of the farm. or
chard. garden. dairy. the household
should be remembered. and premiums
for bread. pastry. jellies. preserves.
needlework. mending aud darning.
etc. should be arranged. Then each
citizen should determine to contribute
some worthy article to the fair. In or
der to do themselves Justice. and stand
a fair chance Of winning the prize. the
exhibition should be kept in mind now.
and as the spring work begins lot II
include preparations for the annual
fair. II thus each Is melted to do his
and her best the annual fair will be
the best as we'll as tho most pleasant
season to anticipate in the year. -
Massachusetts, Honghman.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-07-07

Coming from Philadelphia on the
Chicago limited noticed In an OPP
posite section two men who, from
their garb, / judged TO be Catholic
priests. They wore silk travelling
caps, which made them appear like
medieval monks. One was aged,
gray hair curling from beneath his
head covering. His companion, who
appeared much younger, was spare of
form and wore gold-rimmed spectacles.
His face was one which commanded
instant attention by its benignity, and
when he smiled, which he did frequent
ly, It became lovable. never saw a
more inviting smile upon mans
face.
Travelling was tedious, and a
Brooklyn drummer returning from
the West, having talked all the other
passengers to sleep, sauntered along
the car aisle, and, seating himself be-
side the younger ecclesiastic, said, in
an easy. familiar way: "Clergymen,
/ suppose" The younger priest as
sented with one of those rare smiles
which had so captured me. Then the
drummer began. He once knew a
Catholic priest who was mighty
Jolly sort of fellow" and with this as
a premise, he began a loud-voiced
statement Of his theological views,
proudly proclaiming himself an agnos-
tic. He talked for an hour. The
man beside him never gave a sign of
impatience, that lovable smile never
deserted him, and once in a while he
interjected smiling remark, but in a
voice so exquisitely modulated that 1t
only crossed thel aisle at faint
whisper. The drummer was evident
ly well pleased with himself and his
agreeable companion. Finally he
said-I could not help hearing him
al would like to come across you
again. Where do you have your
church? Who are you withY"
Before the young ecclesiastic could
reply, his elder companion, who all
this time had uttered not a word,
broke in brusquely, saying:
This is the Archbishop"
who" exclaimed the drummer.
Archbishop Corrigan OF New
York." said the elder cleric, who then
abruptly jumped up and walked to
the other end OF the car as though
very tired of something. The drum
mer blushed; yes, he actually blushed
The Archbishop put one hand on his
shoulder, and still with that winning
smile he began talking to the man TO
whom he had listened with SO much
patience. He talked not as the prose-
lyte, but as a brother; not as lecturer,
but as friend. And the drummer
listened. and not another word did he
say about agnosticism. And when he
reached Jersey City he took of his
hat to the most popular minister OF
God In all New York, aud pressed his
outstretched hand with reverence.
rather liked the drummer fol
sblushing. Philadelphia Times.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-07-07

snow. parson." remarked the deacon
OF a Leadville, Col, church 10 the
newly installed minister, "a hint be-
tween friends never hurt nobody, and
you don't want TO forget 10 remember
that your predecessor died OF on wee. I"
"Of ennuyi" repeated the divine, in
terrogatively.
Eyes, of on-wee. 1t generally sets
in, with this congregation, long about
the end of tho FIRST half-hour of the
sermon, and the symptoms are mighty
sudden. Now 60 ahead with the
ceremonies, and don't you forget that
Quarter stretch Jake Is holding the
time on you, in that of corner there,
under the gallery."--Puck.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-07-07
John wesley ON the Americas Reve-
luton.

John wesley ON the American Reve-
luton.
A curious and characteristic letter
of John Wesley, bearing date of June
IA, 1775. has been discovered ny the
Historical Manuscript Commission
among the family papers Of the Earl
OF Dartmouth. IL rs addressed to Lord
Dartmouth, at that time Secretary Of
State for the Colonies. and is an ener-
getic and passionate protest against
the war In America. "Ail my preju-
dIces," says the writer. "are against
the Americans, for am n High
Churchman, the son Of High Church
man, bred up from my childhood In
the highest notion of passive obedience
and non-resistance. And yet, In spite
Of all my rooted prejudiccs, I cannot
avoid thinking. IL think 1T all, that
an oppressed people ask for nothing
moro than their legal rights, and that
In the most modest and inoffensive
manner which the nature Of the case
would allow. But waiving ali consid-
erations of right and wrong. Is IL CON-
mon sense TO use force toward the
Americana Remember Rehoboam,
remember Philip H., remember Charles
Lr'-,St. James Gazette.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-07-07

There Is frequently recurring COM
plant from the farm. reached through
tho agricultural press. OF tho reluc
lance OF boys to remain in farming
pursuits. indeed sometimes even 10
enter on such life What Is the cause
OF this restless spirltP Are employ
ments odious in thomselyesp 1t Is ap-
palling to note the young lives wrecked
In cities; youths who strain every
nerve and use every means to attain
profession. who just reach the threshold
and then succumb. worn out in mind
and crushed in body. or the vast null
titudes who year after year leave their
country homes to seek fortune In the
cities how many succeedp The per-
centage Is very small. even Of those
who find moderate amount of sue
cess Some lack ability. others endur-
ance, and many do not possess sufii-
Client strength.
From these remarks II must not DO
inferred that dull and weakly boys are
by nature fitted to remain In the coun-
try and become farmers. The ablest
men mentally are none too enlighten-
ed, soss ZOO capable 10 cope with the
many difficult problems of agriculture.
To-day tho land question holds the at
tention of Europe. and with our album
dance Of territory, rs yet sparsely pop
ulated. we are not many generations
distant from scarcity OF land and its In
evItable difficulties. The hardest part
Of farm life is its seeming monotony.
We advlsedly use the word seeming,
because farm life Is more varied than
is professional or mechanical life. The
four seasons bring to the farmer varied
occupations and varied pleasures. The
journalist the lawyer. the doctor. In
their callings know no seasons; three
hundred and sixty-five DAYS annually
are the working days of those who toll
in the paths Of the higher professions.
Artisans and mechanics enjoy rest on
one day in every week. Railroad en-
ployes generally obtain two. some
times three. Sundays rest out OF ten
months of the year. During the fierce
heat Of the summer the public will
travel. and the railroad men. from the
tiny newsboy to the general superin-
tendent must be at their posts.
Our counsel to boys Is before you
decide to leave tho farm for other
work. seek information. and make as
sure as you can that you are more
fitted for city than for country life. To
the farmers we would say. II your boys
are we'll treated they will recognize it;
II your boys are overworked. poorly
clothed. badly fed. aud boorishly treat
cd. make haste TO change and mend
your ways. A bad employer gets an
unwilling service. The best tempered
boy can be made sullen; the most
ambitious can be discouraged. When
boy is old enough to work for his
father. and when his work is salts
factory. he earns his pay as fully as
though he was hired man. --Ameri-
can Agriculturist.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-07-07

porous. having all the li:tle interstices
filled with air. not circulating. but to
degree dead air. acting as q mono con-
ductor OF heat. greatly prevents evap-
Grafton by the hot rays Of the sun. thus
making the soil much more retentivo
OF moisture held by capillary principle.
Let US never allow crust to form up
on tho surface. and we shall complain
less OF dry weather.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-07-07

Use newspapers TO polish window
glass and mirrors.
II the surface of fine wood cabinets
has grown dull 60 over II with
very llttlo linseed oil on soft wooden
rag.
Paint on windows can. IL is said. BE-
removed by melting some soda In very
hot water and washing them
with II. using soft flannel.
To prevent flies from spelling gilt
frames and fittings brush them with
camers hair brush wet In water in
which onions have been boiled.
Put tea and coffee away In air-tight
receptacles as soon as they are brought
to the house. They lose much of their
flavor by standing uncovered.
A few drops of ammonia in cup OF
warm rain-water. carefully applied
witha wet sponge. will remove tho
spots from paintings and chromos
1t Is good plan to 90 over the bed
steads before beginning any cleaning.
as delay In these days when the sun
has become strong IS apt to increase
trouble there.
Plaster busts and statuettes may DO
cleaned. when II is not desired to paint
them. by dipping them into thick
liquid starch and drying. and when the
starch is brushed of the dirt Is brush
cd of with It,
We all know how soon cheese dries
up and Is unfit for the table. but this
same waste cheese can be made as
good as new, and nice looking by
grating II fine on horseradish CRATER.
Prepare only rs much as Is needed for
immediate use. and you will find 1t
good enough for anybody.
Warm bread or cake can be cut with
out becoming moist or heavy II the
knife. n thin. sharp one. Is dipped into
boiling hot water. wiped quickly and
the bread cut Immediately. before the
knife has had time TO cool. A napkin
should be laid double on the plate where
the warm slices are laid.
Powdered borax. mixed with little
powdered sugar, and scattered about
In spots. will prove certain death TO
cockroaches and ants. and. II that Is
not handy. few drops of spirits of
turpentine sprinkled here and there
will be as effective In the case OF these
nulsances as II is In the case of moths.
When line has turned yellow cut
up pound OF fine white soap into .
gallon Of milk and hang 1t over q fire
In wash kettle or boiler. Whom tho
soap has completely melted put In the
linen and boil II half an hour. have
ready lather OF soap and water. wash
the linen In II. after which rinse II In
two cold waters with very little blue
in tho last
Do you use eggs for frostIngP Don't
dot. Take five tablcspoonfuls OF milk.
one cup OF granulated sugar. flavor
nicely with lemon or vanilla then boil
five minutes. Beat II hard until II Is
cool enough 10 spread on the cake.
The beauty OF this frosting Is that II Is
ready 10 cut as soon as thoroughly
cold Is Is very nice with cocoanut or
grated chocolate stirred In It. When
eggs arc high II Is quite saving.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-07-07

college students are Christians. While
it Is true that there is still left much
rowdyism. and no little insubordina-
ton in some Of the colleges and uni
versities II is also true that In all these
institutions are found many manly
Christians who are very active In push
ing forward the work Of the church.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-07-07

Mrs. Bailey, wife Of the editor of the
Utica Observer, Is one of the few wo-
men who have invented anything OF a
mechanical nature. She has recently
devised and patented an arrangement
TO be attached TO hospital beds. by
means Of which the patient Is enabled
TO raise and lower himself without the
assistance Of a nurse.