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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
Invention "a. windmin..

Windmills are very ancient invention.
but are not of much practical value in
country where fuel is cheap. from the ex.
trcme irregularity of the wind upon which
they depend. IL is hoped that remedy
for this defect has been found by the Due
de FcltrO, in the transformation OF the
surplus energy of windy weather by cans
ing il 10 drive a dynamo. thus converting
II into electricity, with which he charges
batteries of strong cells These IN turn
can be utilized to drive the machinery in
time of calm. Any such plan is of course,
attended 10y large waste Of power, bat
when the original quantity is so enormous
rs il is i'm gale of wind, waste is IA matter
of very little moment. Before the world
is many generations older more attention
will he given to the question of yoking the
great forces of nature 10 our machinery,
and utilizing the enormous energy of the
winds. waves and tides. not To mention
water power and the direct radiation from
the sun. our store of available coal will
doubtless last for many a long day 20 come,
but we ought not TO forget that we are "A
race of spendthrifts, living on our capital,
and that we must not miss any oppOrtun-
ity of economizing the limited resources
OF our estate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
THE MICROSCOPE.
rhe Direction of the Latest Fad OF Fash
ionable Society.

rhe Direction of the Latest Fad OF FASH
ionabie Society.
And now society hes another fashionable
fad. 1t is the microscope. AS "A pastime
tor leisure hours. this instrument has come
INTO general use, and fashionable small
talk to-day is beautifully mingled with al
iusions TO achromatic lenses, single and
louble powers, mounts, covers, specimens
and the like. For comparatively small
sum one can now provide ones self with
really good instrument. For about $50
AS good single-power glass can be got as
)ne would wish 10 have, while for $50
tine double-power instrument can be got
mounted in brass. with lenses, slide rest
for specimen slides and mirror for con
ceutrating the light and rejecting it upon
the specimen slide under examination,
Amateur microscopic work. however,
requires many articles necessary TO the
proper mounting OF specimens and their
satisfactory examination These are
mounts, pieces of common window.glaSs
two inches long by an inch in width;
covers" small round pieces Of very thin
glass with which 10 cover the specimens
fine. thin razor. small pincerS, delicate
scissors, three or four strong need lc;
mounted in handles, and "A few bottles in
which 10 keep the necessary chemicals. \
fair Laboratory" for an amateur micro
scopist Wilt include chlorotorm, oil of
cloves, alcohol, balsam, eosine, and hTm
atoxylon, The cost of all these things is
gerry Little, and with them all kinds o. spec
linens can be prepared. Specimens such
as e fy's wing. dust from "A butterily's or
moths wing. blood flowers, hair and the
like, which would be spoiled by contact
with water, are prepared by what is known
rs the dry mount" For this work ring
of balsam is made in the center OF the
gasSsslide aud the specimen placed within
it. Then the cover glass is put over the
specimen, and the glass subjected to gen
tie heat. Pressure causes the balsam to
melt, the two glasses adhere, and when the
balsam cools the specimen is imprisoned in
the ring
To bring out the different parts of con
struction and the composition, certain
specimens have TO be dyed. For this pur
eosine. light red dye carmine, deep
red dye and hpmatoXylon, a purple dye,
are used Such specimens are prepared
after the manner followed in wet
mounting.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
o,rmao Ap,I.nheuma,,o rr..,u.n,

In a paper by DIR. Eich, his experience
Is given at length in respect to anti-rhe,l.
matte virtues OF antipyrin. IL appear 5
that of thirty-SiX cases treated by him
acute and chronic rheumatism, acute
muscular rheumatism, rheumatismus
vagus-all patients but two could be dis.
charged rs cured. In one of the two cases
The failure was predicted on account of the
great anatomical alterations produced by
the chronic process in the joints. and in
the other salicyic acid, given alternately
with the antipyrin. proved likewise use.
less. Eich concludes. from the results
obtained. that antipyrin possesses an ex-
ceedingly prompt and reliable anti-rheu.
matte power, and is in this respect in no
way inferior 10 the preparations of sail
Cylic acid. Nevertheless, DR. Eich, admits
that the curative acton of the article is as
little infallible us that of salicylic acid and
appears TO possess 40 greater efficacy in
the prevention of cardiac complications
than the latter remedy; in the treatment.
also, of affections of the endocardium
and the serous membranes, good effects
are derived from the drug. The absence Of
ali secondary effects, however, renders
antipyrin more eligible than the prepare
tons of salicylic acid.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
An Electric Phenomenon.

A very singular phenomenon was oh.
served recently in Westminster, Carroll
county, Md. About o'clock in the
morning thick yellow cloud settled down
over the town, before the rain, and about
6:45 an electric cloud burst, f. owed
by terrific report and bolt
Of lightning. Electricity played over
the roofs and steeplcs of the town, and.
in the gloom of the morning. gave a
vivid light that seemed to last full min
ute. The ground seemed to shake and
dwellings appeared 10 rock as they did
during the last earthquake. Attorney
General Roberts was awakened out of his
sleep by the loud report and saw the cleo
trio current playing over tue furniture in
his room. His children ran from their
chamber into his room, terrified with fear
The lightning played havoc with the tcle.
phone and telegraph wires, and the people
of the town were greatly frightened.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
Hnu MIC. Clnreiand shnkes nnnh..

Mrs. Cleveland shook hands with nearly
two thousand working giIls at the opening
Of the Seaside Institute, in Bridgeport.
She offered an ungloved hand, but did no,
remove her left glove. Are you going
20 shake hands with your glove removcd!'
inquired Z. +. Barnum; those girls vii
crush it," Mrs. Cleveland. in reply.
grasped the veteran Snowman by the hand
Ivy way of illustration, and squeezed it un
vi he fairly WINGED. So it is chronicled
by enc Of the local papers
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
A Chance to show mi. Love.

Naomi-Willism. do you love me a.
much a. ever now that we are marriedg
William-Love you l worship the
ground you walk on
Old man (who has overheard them
You do, ehf Then drop into my Office on
your way down and I'll give you some
bargains In real estate thatll make youI
eyoballs jingle. You have excellent judg
ment, young man.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
Not Much of "a Rnhv.

A. little Boston maiden was taken by he,
NM ,her 10 call on a friend and shown into
tho nursery.
Mamma" said the little Athenan dis
ds-nfully. Il don't ihink much of that
baby. do your
why. surely" replied tho astonished
mother. Don't you think it pretty little
thingI"
Pretty enough, but u don't eat with :
soyk
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
SCHOOL BOOKS.

llarpcr's, Barnes, and all kinds
of school books kept in stock. We
buy school boo-> direct from pup
fishers and get I'm extra discount.
States, spongc>, writing tablets, pen
ell tablets, box paper and full line
of school supplies always ON hand
and at reasonable prices.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
A Grabbed Cnmpllm ent.

Would you believe it," she gurgled,
while l was bathing in the sea the other
morning nasty crab fastened itself on my
toe"
Quite an intelligent crab, l should
think" her lover replied.
Intelligent? Why DO you think 500"
because it knew how to catch on to a
nice thing"
Then she bluShcd, and when he at
tempted to take kiss she made scarcely
any resistance.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
WALL PAPER.

Wall paper, bordcrand decoration
are now arriving. We have the fin
est selection ever brought into Alma
and anyone wishing to paper or dec
crate their homes viii find our stock
complete, and are invited to call, cx.
anime and get prices. If you wish
to whitcn or tint your walls. use ala
bastinc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
lie Had His DouDL-.

II is the father of a precocious 2t.year
old who tells that he was once watching an
old lady making her toilet. Its Lpon his
authority stase that the old lady mad re-.
moved her false hair and her teeth when
The astonished small hoy said.
bet yeh cant take yen neck off,"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18

ouest-Well, good bye. old man. And
you've really got n very nice little place
here"
flost-- Yes. but It's rather bare Just now
bore the trees will have grown good
bi! before yod &c back, olJ man.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
WINDOW SHADES.

WccuW large line Of window
shades ami fixtures, oil shades, IIol-
land shades, felt shades and plain
and figured paper ,hales; also
French tissue paper and shelf paper.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-18
DRUGGISTS SUNDRIES

We have a complete stock of these
goods, consisting of cloth and hair
brushes, combs, tooth bru~h~, per
lumcry, truSses, etc. Tube paints
and artists supplies; cigars spec
ialty, Bakers Lucky Star ard
Lucky Spot are our 5-ccnt lca3crs
Wines and liquors for medicinal
and mechanical purposes only. Pre-
scriptionS accurately compounded.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-15
JeHcrsOnviIlc JOttin@s, 90
CoNTINUEn FROM LAST WEEK

Many Of our advance farmers are great adj
voCatcs Of top dressing wheat, and much
has been done during every freeze through
the winter and continued even yet when to-
zen sufficiently to admit driving on fields
with sled and team Manure is hauled Oh
rectly from stable to field and spread thin
and even, and the very best of results follow
Clover is certain catch on top dressing ana
aud no commercial value IS lott to manure
when thus applied as many think by crop
Grafton. Experiments at our state farm as
well Ms our own experience, fully justify the
assertion
The poultry interest Tor fever, or craze as
YOU please. has Ii Ut abated in the least, i'm
proving the stock is the aim among all class
es. Many bought of the old breeders stock
to grace up with, while already orders for
eggs are rapidly being taken, Of course all
varieties are sou yht after and in each local
ny some special breed preferred. am GER
talnly careful not to injure any breeders IN
terest, but to the frame | again urge, raise
large breed that is also good layers twlntel
layers.)
In tins particular have never seen the +
Rocks discounted, yet with many the Llgh'
Bgaumas and Lnghorn have many friends.
G. NJ T,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-15
Gracellalll Gems.

On Good Friday, March 30tn, at 10 clock
a. m the annual Moravian lovetcast, and
communion services will be observed here.
The Corn Social of the Gracehan Mite
Society to be given on Monday, and Tuesday
evenings, Apr, 2nd and 3rd, is a supper, and
an evening entertainment for which the sum
Of 10 cents will bc charged.
The sales of real estate on Saturday, were
not booming for the town, az those of NJ. q
week previous and no changes in owner
ship as yet made.
The Iron for the bridge over Owens Creek
at Hoover's mill was received last Wedncs.
day, It'll and under the Supervision of Mr.
w. Z. Walker Of Ohio, the work of placing
in position has been completed, There is
vet some work of filling in the roadway of
the abuiments before it can be driven over
Mr. ii. l.. Black was the first to ride over
the bridge.
Mr.. Jo. G. Gcrnand is at present having
made upa new stock of collars, 10y MIR. sam |
Shoch of Baltimore, Md Mr.. G., showed me
two extra heavy, hut quite fancy ,(and fancy
priced sets of single harness, made for
customers in Washington d. G.. also several
other fine sets of single harness, and q varc-
tv of new stock for the home trade, the work
Of the past few months.
We havc't had a glass bali shooting match
nor don't expect TO.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-15
Sale Register.

Under this head will appear without charge
the date and character Of sales the Bills for
which are printed at this office. Such as
may wish this place in our columns, who
have their bills printed elsewhere will be
charged 10 cents line for each insertion
As the Sale Season is approaching it is de-
sirable that dates be handed in as determin-
ed upon, so that there will be no conflict
ing dates.
During January, February and March we
offer SPECIAL RATES to parties making
Public Sale of Personal Property; these rates
are 80 favorable that no one is justified in re-
fusing to advertise III these columns.
On Thursday March IS, on Geo. L. Foxs
farm at Foxvile,F. G. Nindle will sell horses,
cows hogs farming implements and house
hold furniture. See bile and adv.
On Saturday March 18th II. E. Flohr, one
mile north of Mcchanicstown will sell Horses
Cows, Hogs, farming implements. See bills.
On Tuesday March 2Oth 1888, - norm Oh
Mechanicstown, d. G. Hnmmett will sell
Horses, Cows, Hogs and farming implements
See bill and adv.
On Friday, March 23rd, 1888. mile East
of Middleburg on the j. l. Haines farm'Ezra
Fcage will sell Horses, Cows, Hogs and
farming implements. See bills.
On Saturday cath at o'clock at her resi-
dtnce on w Main st, will Mrs. l. N. Barton
sell lot of household furniture. See bills
On March eth 1888, mile West of Mt
St. Mary's, Augustine Wagner will lot OF
personal property. See bill and adv.
On March 10th, 1888 mile west of Me-
chanics, own, Laura Freshman Will sell lot
Of personal property, See bills.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-15

ORION OCR SPECIAL tORRESPoNpENI
Men I2th 1888.
EDITOR CLARIoE.-
Quite a change took place
among The clerks of this town this month.
Mr. Elmer Selsam the polite and gentle
manly clerk for DR.. Miller, having served
him in this capacity for nearly nine years,
vacated his position to fill one in the cream
cry oflhis place, which will bc operated 10y
him as soon as lie gets acquainted sufficiently
with business.
Mr. Frank Gcrnand, our promising young
clerk employed by Mr.. j. A. p. Matthias Sc
cured the position thus occasioned. Frank
promises to make his mark beng y boy of
exemplary qualities. Mr., Alva Deyllhiss
fills the place vacated by Frank for MIR. Ma
thas. Mr. Levi Myers clerk for Mr.. Della
plane has accepted Il position rs clerk for
Mr.. Bob Rooms Of MiddIehurg. Mr.. Grace
Stephens is clclking for his father receiver
for Mr.. Dclaplanc until the close OF business.
Our industrious cabinet maker and under
takcr Mr.. Harry iarbaugh Is rushed with
work. He is workman of mastery skill
us his work indicates, we wish him best OF
success.
The entertainment to have been given by
school, "Wednesday eve Fist has been aband-
oncd and no more will be given this season,
Justice, our humorous correspondent from
this place, near relation of MARK TWAIN
and closely initiating his style in his witty
articles from here, writes satire upon the
shooting have been engaged in from his
| idra he knows it all and little more. He
| intimatcs won and then lost the belt. ii
lust here though not under Nom de plane
I'm, nv own Signature say won and have
not as yet lost it, unless he thinks he can
cap,ure the yauccss belt and just here III OF.
fer him "Obscrver' a cordial invitation to
accept this challenge to contest with me tor
the coveted belt
Now, YOU come up or Shut up, don't talk 50
| much about others but if you possess any
spell accept this and perhaps You can wear
it. AS yet possess 1t I'll just add shot
with Mr.. Stanley of North Carolina in three
| contests AZ glass DtilS W iuil!iSs wv hlhlNhS"
on, of three. Neither Mr.. Stanley nor |
claim to have done any remarkable shooting.
Twill add that Mr.. Stanley is \ refined gen
tlcman and a very good shot at glass balls
Now give the shooting rest we are all tired
of it as n newspaper local. and if you desire
to try your hand ; accept this challenge and
then report it, keep cool, and do not over
shoot the mark so much with your pen.
Mr. Stanley and willarrange our contests
without your assistance and you and l can
arrange ours without assistance, and you'll
win, if all your endowments compare favor
ably with your reportal gift
Mr.. John Speak, of whom made mention
in my last letter as being very i'll, has since
had his suferings ended by the angel ofdeath
! His 5ufcrings were of protractcd length, and
he suffered much more than the average
mortal and | doubt, but that death was a
welcome visitor to him, as he knew several
weeks prior to his death was hopeless
case he was 81 years ofage.
Rev. Snyder, who has been Ill for a few
weeks we are glad to learn is much improv-
ed and will fill his appointment here SUN.
day 18th, lust.
W. NJ, MARTIN.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-15
There will be preaching IN the U. B. church
this place, next Sunday evening at 73O p. IN.

this place, next Sunday evening at T. 30 p. IN.
In chronic cases of neuralgia, rheumatism
or govt, where the disturbing cause is a GER
tain acid which poisons the blood, Salvation
Oil should be used This powerful pain de.
stroyer will in time dissolve the poison cir
culating in the blood, and bring relief when
all others fail Price 25 cents.
The latest news from Zululand comes by
cable The warriors have all married; they
desire in the future peace and happiness and
enough DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup for the next
season.
TIE COLLEGE MoRTGAGE.-1n regard TO-.
the mortgage recently executed by Mt st
Mary's College it can be said that the friends
of the college have for years desired to see
it's debt bonded, and the bonds placed at in
tercst with the Alumni and other friends, but
many difficulties prevented the accomplish
ment of the plan. Recently however the
General Assembly of Maryland passed bill
authorizing the president and council of the
college to issue one hundred bonds valued at
five hundred dollars each. The bonds will
be five twentics and will bear interest at the
rate of five per cent, payable semi annually,
and will be secured by the mortgage of $50,
600 as has been announced. This mortgage
will represent the entire Indebtedness of the
institution. Forty thousand dollars worth
of the bonds have already been engaged, and
,,o root W i'll IA, enld hafnrp the let of ADril.
The college is now in more tlourishlng
condition than it has been for many years.
The old debts have been gradually reduced,
and no new obligations contracted The
school is large, and the work done by each
class is satisfactory.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-15
Franklinville Letter.

(rRoM OUR REGULAR CoRREsPoNDENT)
March 18th, 1883.
Mr.. VIM. Bittingcr Of Abbottatown, Pa,
who was the owner of Franklin Mills and
other property connected Herewith died on
the 3rd of this month, and bequcathed the
said property to the Lutheran College at
Gettysburg, Pa. Mr.. Bittinger was good
land lord but as the property has gone into
good hands, we hope to be able to get along
nicely as before.
Mr.. Henry Gall purchased eleven acres Of
land of Mr.. Jacob Eigenbrode at $500 per
acre. This adds largely to the appearance
of Mr. Eigenbrodes property as the field is
on the east side of the public road that di-
vides the two parties and adjoins the land
of Mr.. Gall.
am glad to state that Miss Key Martin
who had been in Phiilipsburg, Pa, for some
time is home again. She is Il member of our
Sunday School and has been with us since
he. return and resumed her position IN the
Bible class. We were also glad to see her at
our prayer meetings, which must not for
get to say is gaining interest, Judging from
the amount of testimony that was gwen tor
the Master on last Tuesday night
Messrs Edward Damuth, J. l.. Myers and
Harry Pearl, left this morning for Harris
burg, Pa, to secure work We wish you sue.
cess, boys
That brag colt owned by Mr. j. A. Coli
flower played sad havoc with his buggy lie
had the animal tied in front of his dwell
ing, and by some means or other the bit broke
and the animal started toward the stable.
He got there, but left the buggy behind bad
" broken. This was an unpleasant observa-
ton and besides this fail to see where the
fun comes in.
At this writing the health of our town and
vicinity is good.
OBSERVER.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-15
Local Items.
Notice..

During the coming month we shall send
out number of statements. Every one
that Is IN arrears for more THAN one years
subscription will receive notice thereof We
have far too many indebted to US. and must
insis, upon attention being given our claims
Our expenses and obligations must be met,
if we are to live pleasantly and do business
satisfactorily remember this and the several
mounts due Us should he paid promp
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-15
I'll arriaues,

On March eth inst at Finkshurg, DR.. j. W.
Herring of Westminster, to Kate +. Arma-
cost of Finksburg.
On March 18th. 1883, at the residence of Mr.
SwinCcr in lIag"rstown, Md. by Rev. G.
J. Roudahush, Mr.. Joshua Damuth of
Storm Lake, low, and MISS Dcliah Mat
thoWs of MeChani cstown, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-15
That Rarest Of Combinations,

True delicacy of flavor with true efficacy
of action has been attained in the famous
California fruit liquid remedy, Syrup of Figs.
It's pleasant taste and beneficial effects have
rendered it immensely popular. 1t clcanscs
the System, cures COstivencSs, etc.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-15

SEVERE WEATHER A rain storm on
SanIay followed by a wind and s1ow storm
daring three Lays, or up to the time OF going
to press, has been general more or less Sc
yere throuy hout the middle Atlantic coast
rssion, 1t has been the scverest March
storm Of late years.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-15

VERY PROPER has been suggested
tua, oar Frcncn be provided with really
good uniforms, while we are about 1t,
Correct no more leyel-headcd proposition
could BE made.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-15

Elder Amos Caylor was brought to West
minister on "Wednesday from Baltimore. lie
is in a very precarous condition and was
taken 10 his firm
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-15
New Advertisements.

Repor, Of salcs-J. II, Rouzer, EXT.
Trumps Leader---J. G.. Martin u Co.
Transfer Session Co. Commrs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-15

FIRST FIRE ALARM. Daring the s;orng
gale on Monday evening, at about G.3O an
alarm Of fire was sounded and Guardian
Hose Co. made its first response. In four
minutes from the sounding of the alarm wa,
ter WAS thrown ana the salty of that section
of the town assured. We'll done.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-15

- Oysters Bologna, Swcitzer Cheese,
Scotch Herring, Crackers of all kinds, and
variety of other things IN the eating line at
BEArrY's formerly Oslcr's), Mechanicstown
mch s If.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-15

Thin hair thickcned, badness cured, and
gray hair made to return to its youthful col
or by the use of Halls Vegetable Siciian
Hair Remover.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-15

During the recent high water the abuiment
of the county bridge oyer Double Pipe Creek
was undermined and part of the wall gave
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-03-15

CoRN SoCIAL-Thc ladies Of the Mor,vi-
an Church will give Corn Socia! IN the
lecture room of the church at Graccham,
Easter Monday aud Tuesday evenings April
Fad and Bird Supper VIII be served both
evenings from 30 until o'clock. Supper
10 cents, oysters IS cents There Will be a
literary exercise in connection with the same