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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-09-19
Pat EUIlal to the Occasion.

You printed a story about an Irish
man who was threatened by priest
with being turned into Il rat unless he
quit drinking and beating his wife"
SAID a friend who gathers up anecdotes
of that sort. Let ME tell you one. 1t
isn't new, but have never seen it in
print
squared myself and he proceeded
Patrick Maginis went to confession
and, among other sins, confessed to the
good father that he had stolen Mrs.
Mulcahy's pig, the loss of which had
been great blow to the poor woman.
Stole Mrs. Mulcahys pig, did ye?
That's very bad, Patrick-very bad
What will ye say OH the day of judge
ment when Mrs Mulcahy confronts you
before the Lord an charges ye with
stealin' her pig-what'll ye say?'
Pat looked rather glum at this on
slaught, but at this point he perked up
and said
Sure, ye reverence, Mrs. Mulcahy
won't be there
'Indade and why not, Patrick Ma
ginis Mrs. Mulcahy will be there an
the pig'll he there, an when yer asked
whv We stole the WiuQy'S pig What'll
ye say, I'm wanting to know
Will Mrs. Mulcahy be there :? asked
Pat, great idea illuminating his face.
'She will, said the good father Sc
verely.
'And will the pig be there?
Certainly
Then, begorra,' said Pat, triumph
antly. I'll say "Mrs. Mulcahy, there's
your pig"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-09-19
OFFICE --OSLER BUILDING, Northwest corner
of Church and Main Streets.
Church Directory.

Reformed Church-Rev. G. A, Whitmoie
nas or. Weekly Lectures Tuesday evening
Meeting of Ladies' Aid Society every second
Wednesday evening Regular services by
appointment from the pulpit.
Lutheran Church-Rcv J. H. Barb, pas
for. Services, Sunday 10 A. M. and 6.SO L.
NJ. Sunday School, g. P. M. Prayer Meet
ing, Wednesday, Gas P. NJ.
Moravan Church, (Mechanicstown) Rev
r. w. Herbst Pastor Preaching every sun
,!ay, alternating morning and evening
PRAYER Meeting every Friday evening Sun
day School 8 O'clock, II. m.
Meravran Church (Gmccham) Rev. Il. W.
lIerl,st, Pastor.
Preaching every Sunday, alternating NOR
ming and evening.
Mite Society every Monday evening.
PRAYER Meeting every Wednesday evening
United Brethren Church-Mitc Society
Second and Fourth Wednesday
Sunday School P. NJ.
PRAYER Meeting every Thursday evening,
Regular Services by appointment from the
pulpit.
Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. D..
N. Davis Pastor Services every alternate
Sunday at 10 A. M. Sunday School . \. M.
Prayer Meeting every Thursday evening at Z
p NJ.
United Brethren Church-Rcv G. D..
Roudabush Pastor. Services every alternate
Sunday at 3 p. III. Sunday School every
Sunday at -. m. Prayer Meeting every
Thursday evening at Z p NJ.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-09-19
WON BY KINDNESS.

Without the sky was bright, but in
Jennie Mays heart the shadows linger-
ed, and she was sad and worried that
lovely summer day.
Years ago her lover, Harry Raymond
had sailed away toward England to
claim an inheritance left by distant
relatiye. Then the news came that his
ship had been wrecked and every one
on board was lost.
1t was a year after this that JENNIE,
persuaded bv her aunt, had consented
to marry Mr.. Grover, rich man who
was contented to marry her though he
knew her heart could never belong to
him wholly.
10 complicate matters, while she was
preparing her trousseau, who should ap-
pear in the scene, but her lover, who
hal been miraculousIy saved from the
wreck of the steamer.
Though the young man protested he
had prior claim to Jennle's hand, Mr..
Grover was lnexorable and refused to
give her up, so Raymond left the house
with angry words and an aching heart.
A few weary days passed, and one
evening, at dusk, Jennie threw shawl
around her, and, unknown to her aunt
stole from the house.
1t was bright moonlight, and, as she
walked along the lonely country road,
low groan fell upon her ear, and
dark object lay before her.
STOPPING she saw 1t was man, groan'
ing as if in pain, Under the moons
clear beams horrible red patches were
distinctly defined against the light hue
of the soil.
1t was trying moment, but, summon
ing all her courage, Jennie lifted his
he I'd upon her arm, and with shiyer of
horror she recognized Mr.. Grover. lie
moved and moaned, and opened his
eyes. She saw that he knew her. With
an effort he uttered name which par
alyzed the girl, and sank again into
unconsclousness.
Just then the welcome rattle of whee Is
broke the silence, and to Jennles great
relief, a gentleman came to her assist
ance. In answer to his question she
told how she had found the wounded
man and who he was.
To no one did Jennie breathe the
name Mr.. Grover had uttered when she
had found him, but be- long it came
to her ears that her Harry, whom she
knew she still loved with all her heart
was incarcerated in Jail to await the re-
suit of the wounds of the man who, on
his return to consciousness, had accused
him of the attempt upon his life.
Varied were the feelings Of the COM
munity concerning Harry Raymond's IN
nocence or guilt, but many believed that
in a moment of passion he had tried to
put his rival out of the way. The days OF
suspense were terrible to Jennie, for she
knew that, if called upon to testify,
what she would have to say wo',ld 10
more harm than good for him who, IN
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-09-19

A Tennessee editor gives this account
of the difficulties under which he Ia
bors: How is it that our readers ex-
pect us out here, 12 miles from a rail-
road, 25 miles from a river, millions OF
miles from heaven, about 2 miles from
the devil and only 200 yards from a
whiskey shop, to get out a newsy, live.
ly, and interesting paper?'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-09-19

A Sunday School boy, in neighbor-
ing village, was asked who made the
very beautiful hills about there, and he
said he "diln't know, as his parents
had only Just come to live in that
neighborhood'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-09-19
George was Basllful.

George was a bashful loyer. He
scarcely dared to touch his lady's hand.
He loved her we'll and she was worthy
of his affections, for she was modest, in
telligent, sweet and loyable; but, like
all good women, she yearned for the
respectful caresses that are the evidences
of Il pure affection. She, however,
yearned in vain. George worshipped
her. He might kiss the hem of her
garment, but to kiss her lips or cheek,
the very audacity OF the thought made
HIM tremble.
They sat together by the murmuring
sea looking out upon the opalescent
track of the moons light which white
winged yachts were crossing ever and
anon:
ut was witching hour, a scene
For love and calm delight"
Suddenly she moved slightly away
from him.
please, George, don't do that she
said.
What he asked in genuine sur
prise.
oh! you needn't tell me- she repli-
ed. you were Just going to put your
arm around my waist, and were gong
to try and kiss me.
Dear Arabella-'
oh! you needn't tell ME no; you
were going to do it. Well, after all, l
suppose you are not to blame. 1t is
lust what lover would do to his sweet
heart, and suppose l must not be Of
Tended it you do it,
And George grasped the situation
and did exactly what Arabella suppos.
ell he would do, and the moon grinned
and the stars wlnked and the wayelets
laughed and mosquito that was about
to aliQht on the maiden's cheek flew
away and settled on the nose of Il grass
widow who was sitting near the band
stand.-N, Y. Sun.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-09-19

A few days ago a Philadelphia boy
swallowed a quantity Of newspaper
type. Up to the hour of "going to
press his "form'' had not been "lock-
ed up" in death.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-09-19

Store proprietor (to possible custo-
toner looking at the window )-'Coom
IN. COON in, und show you dose things
minescf'
Possible customer (shyly)-1 don't
know anything about going in. | gen.
orally deal in stores that have their
prices plainly markcd.'
Dos vas all right, mine frlendt; but
it vud nod do vor lis to mark our prices
on does dings. Our prices is so low
dot peoples yud dink dey vas second
hand.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-09-19

A woman's beauty is not source OF
50 much satisfaction to her as another
Woman's s uelness.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-09-19

love is blind,' and that is how they
manage to keep right on with the light
turned down.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-09-19

Three dogs on door stoop is a sign
that dogs and poverty share the same
abode.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-09-19

Don't pick the teeth with pins or any
other hard substance.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-09-19

Young ladies who play croQnet are
known AS 'n!aidpnS all for lawn.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-09-19
THE REASON.

Life IS very sweet just now
Full of light and flowers
Not n single cloud to mar
Or glye a hint of showers.
Life is very sweet and fair,
Rosy hucd and smiling;
With the music of the birds
Happy hours bcguiling.
Life is very sweet. You ask;
What can be the reason
Uooking blaukly at the clouds)
OF the rainy season?
Life Is very sweet BECAUSE
Bccausc-why not assist me!
Sweet in spite of rain or clouds
Just because you kissed me.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-09-19
$fl*tt pottrp,
LIF

LIFE.
Brief smiles,
Many tears;
Passing hopes,
Some fears.
Deep joys,
Deeper woe;
Shine and shadow
Come and 60.
Loving, leaving,
'Tis our lot;
Meeting, parting,
Who has not? ?
Wistful, longing,
Full of doubt,
Then triumphant
Song we shout.
Now looking
Up to God,
Then rebelllng
At the r)l.
Checkered life
We see not why;
Then comes death
Dear world, goodbye.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-09-19

Navy rIngs-old se; horses.
Subscribe fp> TUE tLAIuoN'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-09-19

'CerCalnly.
Then, begorra,' said Pat, triumph
antly, I'll say "Mrs. Mulcahy, there's
your pig
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-05
Paris Exposition 1880.

Parties desiring to go to Paris, will
find it to their advantage to join the
excursion of the Texas Industrial and
Agricultural association, which will
be conducted personally by the di-
rectors of the association, who are
familiar with the language and GUS
toms of the French people, and who
will take care of the wants of its pa
irons. We are agents for all trans
Atlantic lines, and are the only ones
organizing an excursion to Paris. Do
not be misled by parties claiming to
make speciality of European travel,
but if you want correct information,
call on or address us at our office, 40
East Houston street. 2-9-tf
The directors of this association are
Thos. H. Abbott, president; Henry
Ryder-Taylor, secretary; J. J. Olsen,
jr., treasurer; Arthur J. Gaul and
George Caen, men well known and
esteemed in this city, whose names
are guarantee of good faith, not
with standing what interested rival
shipping agents may say to the con-
trary. 2-13tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-05

That is a queer freak, said one Of the
newspaper men when the women had de
parted, but know of a case stranger than
that 1t happened in my own family, and
the victim of the hallucination was my uncle.
He was a farmer and a wealthy man. When
the war broke out he enlisted and fought
brayely to the end. He had not been home
six months whsn the strange fancy seized
him that there was a small drum secreted in
the top Of his head and that he would never
more have peace. He was sent to a private
insane asylum. Except for this peculiar idea
he was apparently as sane as you or |, and
his conversation on any topic but this was
rational Finally the physicians hit upon
happy idea. They told my uncle that thcv
would perform a surgical operation AID take
the drum out. So they had miniature drum
made and one of them kept it in the palm of
his hand where the patient could rot see it,
They then cut the scalp on the top of his head
until blood camc, and the physicians pre-
tended to draw out the drum through the top
of his head, stitching the wound after doing
so liy uncle was cured the minute he saw
the drum. "-Milwaukee Sentinel
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-05
A Famous Old Play

II wrote London Assurance when | was
lad of Is, said Dion Boucicault few days
ago. 1T was first performed at Covcnt
Garden in lS4l The part of Dazzle was es-
pecially written for Charles Mathews, and
he was the ideal Dazzle-cool, cheeky, pre-
pared for all emergencies. No actor since
has even approached hlln IN it. The charao
ter of Dazzle, which has frequently been
called impossible, is pen portrait Of a man
| knew in my youth who was born among
the Pyrenees, and his counterpart may be
found today in more than one of the out-at
elbow Adventures who are abundant in the
cities of Europe Mrs Nisbett, the original
Lady Gay Spanker, had the most delightful
laugh | ever hcard-so fresh, so full, so in
fictitious. wrote the part for her She was
also the original Constance in Sheridan
Knowles Love Chase, and created Juror
in London in that part.
Perhaps you think the goody-goody speech
at the end of London Assurance a great
misfit, coming from that scheming old repro
bate, Sir Harcourt Courtlyf Well, so it is
That speech was written for Max Harkaway
the honest country squire, but Farren, who
played aid Courtly father of Molly, you
know, and who was a great favorite and q
fine actor, insisted on speaking it Well, |
was young, don't you know, anxious to sue
coed, and accommodated him, though it is
absurdly out Of place Now, do you notice
that, like most of the plays written in those
days, all the parts III London Assurance are
good-cvcn Cool, the servant, and Pert,
which was played by that very good actress,
Mrs. Humby' All! in those days of stock
companies one was safe to write q play of
such equal parts. Now, except in few cases,
all the fat goes to the star, and the rest
what are theyt Any one can play them, any
one at ell Oh, there are faults in London
Assurance'-plenty of them. Don't you sup
pose can see them! But wouldn't alter a
word Of it, because l am fond of it, faults
and all 1t belongs to my youth. wrote it
fifty years ago, in the good old times. Those
who played in it are dead-MatheJys, Farren.
Kelley, Harley, Mrs. Nesbitt, Nine, VestTis,
are all gone This play brings them back to
me wildly. am boy again happy over a
first success. New York World
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-05
JEALOUSY OF BIRDS.
The Curious Result of a Practical Expert
mont with Storls.

= The Curious Result of q Practical Expert
mont with Storks.
Professor Frescand cites number Of well
authenticated incidents illustrating the jeal-
ousy that exists among the lower order Of
animals - jealousy involving a train Of
thought and processes Of reasoning. One Of
the most curious of the practical experiments
he hinsef made was In the case Of a family
of storks ~ Coustantinople Having OBJ
tanned permission Of the caliph 10 investi-
gate the social and domestic economy II
these historic birds, Professor Frescaud in
troduced into ono Of the nests on the roof of
a mosque eleven duck eggs and took away
the egcs which the mother stork had laid
The birds did not seem to notice the exchange,
and the maIo and female stork took turns las
is the custom with most birds at sitting upon
the eggs.
In due time the eggs were Matched and nine
plump ducklings made their appearance The
mother stork was apparently fully satisfied,
and she brooded over her callow infants with
great tenderness But when the father stork
got glimpse at tho ducklings he became ter
ribly aSitated and evinced his displeasure
by shriI cries and violent gesticulations with
his wings and leys AS if, however, to have
inc Scdnudl properly Ii uot leSdhy 'eh'i
lated, this enraged husband flew away and
presently returned with an immense number
of neighbors of both sexes The strange COM
pany expelled the mother bird from her nest,
and for long time inspected the young
duclilings, keeping up meanwhile an inces-
SAINT chattering. as if, forsooth, they were
discussing among themselves the probability
of the female storks infdelty. AT last,
seeming to have agreed upon verdict, they
fell upon the female and killed her, after
which they put the young ducklings to death
and destroyed the nest and every vestige
thereof.
Professor Frescaud says that soon after
this judicial murder the father stork, SEEM
ingly overcome by modification at the sup
posed faithlesSness of his wife, committed
suicide by drowning in the Bosphorus-Chi-
cago Times
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-05
Where They Differed.
Journal

plumber and an upholsterer wero re-
Gently engaged in fitting up fashionable
residence in Van Ness avenue, and got into a
discussion as to which was the heavier, a
pound of lead or feathers an bet you four
bits that can prove to you that a pound Of
lead is heavier than a pound Of feathers, 4"
said the plumber. I'm take that bet" said
tho upholsterer. The plumber cut OF a
piece Of lead pipe and pared 1t down until it
weighed sixteen ounces. Then no got from
the upholsterer the Same weight in feathers.
Now" said the plumber, holding the lump
of lead in his right hand and the bag Of
feathers in his left hand, "let me drop the
lead on your left foot and the feathers on
your right, and If do not prove that the
lead is heavier III pay four bits San Fran
cisco WaT
MYSTERIES OF MURDERS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-05
A Gentcel Dodge.

A sallow faced young man, with long hair
and u dim and faded air of the would be gen
teel, sauntcred up 70 the hImba!l registe" last
night and said 10 Ed Galloway.
"Ah-what is the best hotel in Memphisl'
Mr. Galloway mentioned the name Of one
of the hotels Of that city.
You are quite sLwah that is the very
finest"
"Oh, yes" said the beaming clerk, lit is
the best
Thanks" and tho young man went away.
Hell never 60 to the -- hotel in Mem
PhLs He plays a new genteel dodge. WheE
be gets TO a city be puts HV.!at a che: = board.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-05
Corner Osoyo andsCommerce Streets.
EupepSy,

This is what you ought to have, in fact you
must have it, to fully enjoy life Thousands
are searching for it daily, and mourning be-
sands of dollars arc spent annually by our
people in the hope that they may attain this
boon. And yet it may be had by all. We
guarantee that Electric Bitters, if used ac
cOrding to directions and the use persisted i'm.
will bring you Good Digestion and GUST the
demon Dyspepsia and install instead Eupepsy.
We recommend Electric Bitters for Dyspepsia
and all diseases of Liver, Stomach and Kid
neys. Sod at SOC. and 81 90 per bottle by
Dreiss. THOMPSON & Co. DruggistR.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-05
Wastarn Wood Yard.

We are now prepared to furnish
cord wood, or wood cut and split for
fireplace or stoves, from our yard on
Morales street, between the tracks of
the I. & G. N. and S. A. p. railroads.
Call and see us at the yard, or ring up
telephone No. 4S7.
1-S-3m FRANK NEWTON & Co
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-05
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, ChiIbIains,
Corns, and all Skin EruptiOns, and positive
ly cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price q cents per box,
For sale by all druggists, Dreiss, and
Thompson q Co.'S, wholesale. (D-9-13-iy
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-05

Ing house aEa nis MS letters auc. essed TO the
finest hotel in the place For a week that
fellow has called here for his letters-the Lord
knows where he's been staying. Atlanta
Journal
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-07-12

ty ofthe murderous burglars who entered
the house Of John webber and 40 horribly
cut Lena, one Of his daughters. OF the mum.
ber of persons who we're arrested on suspic.
ion. ten have been held for examination,
Among those arrested 10 one roueh.looking
fellow on whom were found o blood .etaiped
knife and a handkerchief which had the mn
gearance OF being used in wiping the bloody
blade. Doctors are examining the blood
stalns. and the police arc making n thor
nugh investigation. The injured girl still
fingers between life and death, and the doc
tors state that her death il only u question
OF few hours. The excitement 10 rs rrcat
as before, and lynching is freely talked Of on
ull sides
DIR. O'Cleary, of the town of Luke q suburb
OF Chicago, is one of the mnny men whom tho
anti-triangle wing of the Clan-na. G ael believe
have been silenced forever by the murdcrous
conspirators of the Sullivan. Bolun,l. Feely
Section. O'Cleary disappeared about twelve
months ago. To his friends his absence was
unaccountuble, and but few of tho Cronin
fnction OF the Clun-na-Guel suspected foul
play. Among these were J. ID. Hagrerty. to
whom Alexander Sullivan had once sui,l TINT
Sronin ought to be removed. and Col. Ricarl
O'S. Burke. In 1885 O'Cleary, then hiuh in
the confidence of the executive, was dis
Lntched to Europe OIL nctive service.
oSleary returned from his trip about eigh.
teen months ago, and became tlenunciatOry.
una raised quite row in the organization
oyer his treatment. Six months later be
disappeared, and ull the efforts Of Ills friends
to locate him ever since have been truitless.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-07-12
EXCURSION ACCIDENT,
A Collision In Which Many People
Arc Thought to Have Bccn Killed,

arc lhOuSht to Have Keen Killed.
DUBUQUE, Special Telegram, July A
wreck occurred might on the Chicago, St.
Paul Il Kansas City road about :wo miles
north OF this city. rha Grand Army had been
holding picnic at Twin Springs, a resort
about thirteen miles from Dubuque. Owe:
five thousand people were in attendance.
trains being run every hour to and from the
grounds The carrying accommodations OF
the railroad company consisted OF two
coaches, two stock cars, seated, and
nine caboosea In these cars 1000 people
were transported to the grounds and were
being brought home again when the accident
occurred, The excursion train had landed
100 people here and was retnrniog for
remainder of the crowd, which consisted OF
about two thousand men. women and
children, when it colIided with freight
train en- route to Dubuque. Only the most
mea ger particulars are obtaiaable tonight,
the railroad otlicials being extremely reticent
about furnshd2 information. 1t il ud-
mittcd that one man, n brakeman named
Corrican. was instantly killed and three
others seriously Injured. A large number OF
people on tho excursion train wero going up
to pass few hours In the resort, intending
to return on tho late train, and it is believed
MANY PEOPLE WERE KILLED.
The wreck occurred at point not aocessi.
Dle by wagon road and nothing further can
be learned until the return Of the physioians
and officials who have gone to the scene
OF the disaster. One Rerlous feature
OF tho affair is about 900 people, many OF
PEELED to remain over night on the grounds
without shelter or sufficient raiment TO pro.
tect them from the chilly night
air. No satisfactory reason fos
the accident has been assigned. It
is thought to be the result Of carelessnesa
The friends Of thoee who were ON the
wrecked train. and those OF the people who
must remain on the grounds late tonight
arc docking to the spot full Of anxiety for the
sASety Of their loved ones.