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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-07-25
He Wasn't SOrdid.

had Oeen SlttlnS III tne slla''e VI
ce.corner for a quarter of an hour
zen farmer came along with an OK
am and invited me to ride with him.
was only fairly seated when he said:
Sad thing happened back there about
tx months ago.
'Indeed!'
Yes; that ERE blamed off OK SHE'D at
A paper in the road and run us into
ditch and tipped the wagon over.
Yes
Martha was along. Crushed the giz-
card right out her, and she was dead
when picked her up. Funeral cost
me $40. l was just looking at the bill.
Had a coffin with six silver plated
handles. Ever lose your wife? p
Never
Awful sad thing. Haw there, Buck
She had two unmade dresses in the
house, which were left Oh my hands,
Guess III get shet of them, however
guess 1 will. Whoa, you yaller OK -
Undertaken said we could scrape along
with four h endles to a coffin, but l told
him to make 'em an even half dozen.-
Teller cant afford to be small about
these things. Say. you know what be-
longs to manners, ell p
Il hope so.
Guessed you did, even if you are
afoot. I want to ask you how long a
widower has to wait before taking an
other. There's no law, you know, but
a sort of custom. Is 1t 4 year?'
Some wait year.
And some only three or SIX months
I've heard of a second marriage with
in q week or two
Too soon-a leetle too soon, he an.
swered, as lie stroked his thin wh,skers.
Looks too sordid and grasping, you see
Neighbors would probably talk, too
Couldn't complain about SIX months,
could they
Il should think not.
That's twenty four weeks or l6S days
you see. Nothing sordid about that,
eh? It's coming off next week
What Your marriage
That's it. Bin engaged five days
now, and it's to come off next Wednes.
day. Her name is Feeble. Awful hard
to get up airly and keep hustling all
day. Had my eye on her ever since the
day of the funeral, but you need not
mind telling it. Folks is gossipy, you
know. Git up, you lazy beast! Say, l
want to ask bout another thing
'Well?'
Haven't got ,1artha any tombstone
yet. Have to git one, won't p
why, yes
If didn't they'd say l was sordid,
wouldn't they!
They might
Would you put lamb or dove on
it,
THAT just as you feel ?
'Has 1t got to read Martha, the
first and most beloved wife of Aaron
Snyder!'
Not necessarily
KIN l jist pnt on (: Erected to the
memory Of Martha Snyder, who died
April %. 1882
why, yes
'And have it quietly taken up and
set up, and not let on to the other.
see. Nothing sordid about Feeble, but
SIGH things grind, you know. Do you
take the cross road? Wall, good day
Glad we met. Seemed to me six month
was long enough, but kinder wanted an
outside opinyun. Had six handles you
remember but the neighbors might CAL
me sordid and shut us out on quilting
hoos and corn husk inus'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-07-25
The Art TOnsOrial

MIR. AMOS LUCAS,
lot Long Branch
Having arrived Mt the conclusion that the
columns of the CLARION are the only means
whereby he can bring his business to the
proper standard gives vent as follows:
SHAVING, HAIR CUTTING, SHAM
POONING AND DYEING
In the latest style of the art tonsorial.
SHARP RAZORS AND A CLEAN
SHAVE
Is the motto of this enterprising artist, and
by strict attention to business can't help
but please all. Will be in his shop at all
times
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-07-25
A 1!AKD.
DIR T 7 HENSHAW.

DIR. J. ] HENSHAW,
Offers his Professional
Services to the citizens Of Mechanicstown
and vicinity in the practice Of medicine and
surgery. Having IN experience of ~ years.
Residence one door west Of Clarion office.
, 1889-10-01

The old and curiously paradoxical
advise, "Be bold, be bold, be not too
bold, is sorely needed at some crises
of our lives. Irving Montagu, an Eng
lish war artist, says that he spent a
great deal of time during his early
training at Marlborough house, where
he covered innumerable canvases
with copies of great pictures.
On one occasion several art students
were strolling with me about the de-
serted passages when /, being of an
impulsive turn of mind, penetrated
what seemed to be a dark, capacious
cupboard. The others instantly shut
the door, which fastened with q
spring, and ran off to continue their
work in the galleries. Thus imprison-
ed, l remained patient enough at first,
but when a half hour had elapsed the
situation began TO pail on me and set
about finding some means of exit.
l commenced by slowly feeling and
pushing against the walls round
about me. Greatly to my relief the
back part of my prison house proved
as flexible as il the paper of the adj
joining room was only strained across
it on canvas.
An dea struck me; nothing could
be easier than TO take my penknife and
cut a slit sufficiently long for me to
step through into the next apartment.
With this prospect Of escape / was
just on the point of making a REM in
the canvas, when l heard footsteps
and n CHEEKY voice without exclaim-
ing, -
still7 We'd forgotten all about you.
This is almost too much of a joke.
You might have been there all
night"
Seeing the knife in my hand, he
then asked if l contemplated suicide
during my solitude.
Certainly not; only l wasn't 60
ing to be shut up in such a place when
l found l could cut through that par
tition."
'PartitionR What that canvas at
the back7"
His look of horror startled me.
"Yes, and why not2"
why, you were on the point OF
walking through 'Childe Harold's
Pilgrimage'-getting through f6, 900
at N step, to say the least of it."
1t was true enough, a l afterward
discovered. 1t was Turner's master
piece which stopped the way, and not,
as l had supposed, q canvas wall
Buffalo Express.
, 1889-10-01
A rrenchman.. orncefuI Reply.

A romantic story is told about Mime.
La Marechale Canrobert, whose death
was recently announced in Paris.
Twenty-six years ago the marshal, at
that time in the height of his glory,
was at an official ball, when a young
lady approached and said quite sim
ply, Monsieur, will you dance with
mef" The surprised soldier begged
off" in a few confused words; then,
he said. will You kindly take my
place beside this young lady, and re-
member that this night a marshal of
France envies a sub-lieutenant7"
However, the matter did not rest here,
for Miss Flora Macdonald, under the
auspices of the Empress Eugene, with
whom she was a favorite, subsequent
ly became the wife of the great gem
eral.-New York Star.
, 1889-10-01
THE MAN.

Willis VanDevanter will to-day qualify
as chief Justice OF the territory. For
some time past there has been much
speculation as to whom he would appoint
as clerk of the supreme and district courts.
Several very well qualified gentlemen
were mentioned in this connection, but
Frank II. Clark was last night definitely
decided upon and will receive the ap.
pointment to-day. Mr.. Clark, while not
a pioneer, is an old time resident of Chey-
enne. He has resided here continuously
upwards of ten years. For several years
he was in the newspaper business, but af-
forwards studied law and was admitted to
the bar. To his knowledge of the law he
unites a happy faculty for accomplishing
the class Of work which will fall upon
him as clerk of the court. Mr.. Clark has
many friends in both political parties who
will sincerely wish him the fullest meas
ure Of success in the onerous duties which
he is about to assume.
, 1889-10-01
Knights TempIar.

The triennial conclave Knights Tenn
plar will be held at Washington, d. c.,
October s to 10. The Burlington Route
has been selected as the official route for
Wyoming and Nebraska. Tickets will be
sold for this occasion in Wyoming on
Oc:. LIST to 3rd inclusive at the lowest one
way first class, limited rate. final limit Of
tickets is Nov. 5. On the return trip
stop over will be granted at Baltimore,
Wilmington. Philadelphia, Trenton, New
York, Harrisburg, Williamsport, Elmira.
Emporium, Cory. Erie. Canandaigua.
Pittsburg. Utica. Syracuse. Rochester.
Buffalo, and Niagara Falls, IF on the
route OF the ticket within the return
limits.
Tho official train will leave Cheyenne
Oct ID. about I p. m. via the Burlington
Route, arrive at Omaha 3 p. m. Oct. Sd.
At Omaha it forms part of a special train
composed of Pullman Palace Sleeping
Cars with Dining Car. leaves Omaha at
3:l5 p. IN. running through to Washing
ton without change arriving there at 4 p.
IN. Oct. 9Th. This will be the official train
from Wyoming and Nebraska. carrying
the grand ccmmandery OF the territory
and state, their families and friends.
The Pullman company aim to make
this one of their finest trains in the land
, 1889-10-01
RATES OF ADvERTIsING.
JNo. #. CARROLL Editor
z CONSTITUTION.

The constitutional convention has fin
ished its labors and its members are rap
idly vanishing to their several homes.
The chief and almost the only criticism
to be heard upon their work is that in
several instances the constitution which
they have framed has usurped the legisla-
tive function. 1t Is probable that the
more this subject is inquired into and
studied the less objection there will be
found to it by the masses of the people
who are interested in securing good laws
and an economic administration Of public
affairs.
There are no doubt minor features here
and there from which some people will
dissent, but taken as n whole very little
serious objection can be made against the
document. Compared with aver the best
OF the constitutions recently adopted it is
a model in its a Its tendencies
throughout are good. its principles are
sound. as a rule. and the interests of the
people have been most generally consid-
cred.
The feature which will of course arouse
the most widespread attention is the
woman suffrage clause. There is no
doubt that this will meet with opposition
from the press and politicians of the older
states. but hat was to have been K
pected. Wyoming has tried the expert
ment for twenty years and the majority Of
the constitution makers felt that it would
have shown an utter lack of sincerity in
them to even submit tine question for a
separate vote with the constitution.
Wyoming can very well afford to beard
the congressional lion in his den on the
suffrage question and awaits with pa
thence a solution Of the question OF what
it is going to do about it.
While 1t might not be a difficult matter
TO pick a few flows in the constitution THE
LEADER is so well satisfied with it as a
whole that it gives it its most cordial and
hearty support The people should turn
out a month hence and ratify 1t at the
polls with a majority which will plainly
show their interest as well as their mum
bers.
, 1889-10-01

SUPERINTENDENT PHELAN, the wide.
awake superintendent OF the Burlington.
was in town yesterday. He has just re-
turned from Omaha where he made in
quiries concerning the newspaper reports
that the Burlington would be extended in
this territory this year. He says these
rumors have no foundation in fact, or if
they have no official west of the Missouri
river is aware OF it. The season is now
rather too for advanced to project such
enterprises as railroad building but we
hope the Burlington will feel encouraged
to continue its line northward and west
ward from here next spring.
, 1889-10-01
Is Consumption IncurabIea

Read the following: Mr.. G. III. Nor
ris. Newark, Ark, says: Wa down
with Abscess of Lungs, and friends and
physicians pronounced me an Incurable
Consumptive. Began taking DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, and
now on nv third bottle, and able to over
see the work on my farm. 1t is the finest
medicine ever made"
jesse Mlddlewart, Decatur, Ohio, says:
Had it not been for DR.. Kings New
Discovery tor Consumption | would have
died of Lung Troubles. Was given up
by doctors. Am now in the best of
health" Try it. Sample bottles free at
B. B. David's drug store.
, 1889-10-01

while the service will be the best known
to railway management All Knights
Templar should see that their tickets read
via the Burlington from Cheyenne and
should arrange to arrive here in time to
leave on the special train which Is intend
ed for them and their friends. The rate
is open to the public and the regular
train of the Burlington leaving daily at
l0:25 a. m. will be run in the interest OF
those who NAV not accompany the special.
j. F. McCLUNG. Agent.
, 1889-10-01

Courtesy of Nyo. Archives & H1stol
, 1889-10-01

THE LEADER hopes to be able to pre-
sent the constitution OF the state of Wyo-
ming in full in its issue of to morrow. 1t
is a much more voluminous document
than il was expected to be.
, 1889-10-01
Breathing the Germs of disease

To inhale the germs of disease with
their daily breath is the fate of denizens
of malaria-scourged localities everywhere.
The endemic atmospheric poison may,
however, be reft of its venom and rem
dered ~innoxious BY a defensive use of
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. This pre-.
eminently safe and effective remedy and
safe. guard not only eradicates the disease
the disease when developed, but enables
the system to safely brave its assaults.
Every physical function is confirmed in
or restored to regularity, the cir
c~ulation quickened if sluggish,
and a billions habit, which of itself begets
a p%roneness to both intermittent and re-
mittent types Of malarial disease, where
extrinsic atmospheric causes exist, pow
erfully counteracted by this inimitable
fortiiying and defensive agent, which has,
moreover. none OF the disagreeabie char
acteristics of a drastic cathartic or an
alkaloid. Fever and agu dumb ague
and ague cake, and the calentura of the
Isthmus. are conquered by it surely,
pleasantly. Rheumatism, neuralgia,
govt, kidney and bladder troubles, con-
stipation and indigestion yield to it.
, 1889-10-01
Change is one of the irresistible laws

Change is one of the irresistible laws
of nature, and fortunately the change is
almost invariably for the better. As an
instance of this st. Patrick's Pills are fast
taking the place of the old harsh and vlo-
lent cathartics. because they are milder
and produce a more pleas mt effect, be-
sides they are much more beneficial in re-
moving mobid matter from the system
and preventing ague and other malarious
diseases. As a cathartic and liver pill
they are almost perfect. For sale by B.
B. David.
, 1889-10-01

THE constitutional convention COM
mittee speaks straight from the shoulder
in its address to the people and every citi-
zen of Wyoming should peruse it care
fully.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-02
Notice 10 Contractors.

The undersigned building committee
for the proposed new NJ. f. church in
this city solicit bids for ali the work and
material necessary for the construction
of said new church according to the plans
and specifications in the hands of ID. S
Schureman. architect. excepting the stone
and brick work and the necessary excava-
ton for the foundation. The bids to be
handed 20 any member of the committee
on or before July next, at the hour of
o'clock p. m, when the same will be
opened FOR rejection or acceptance at the
office of said architect. The committee
reserves the right to reject any all bids
Rock ISLAND. June 25. 1889.
T. J. ROBINSON, C. H. SToDDARD,
]. II. WILSON, VIM. JACKSON.
c.. B. KINYON.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-02
CITY Democratic Caucus.

The democratic voters of the city oil
Rock Island. are requested to meet al
their respective voting places in their
several wards, on Tuesday, July ? 1889,
at 1870 p. m, to select delegates to the
Democratic county convention to be held
at the court house on Saturday, July 9th
at one o'clock p. m, for the purpose OF
nominating candidate for states at
torney % be voted for at the special cleo
ton July 16. 1899.
The city is entitled to delegates as fol.
lows:
First ward, delegates; second ward
4 delegates; third ward, delegates
fourth ward, 4 delegates; fifth ward, 5
delegates. sixth ward, 3 delegates; sew
enth ward 3 delegates. Total, - dele
gates. JAMES W. CAVANAUGH
Chairman Dem. City Com.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-02
MUNICIAL MATTERS.
Regular Semi Monthly Meeting OF
the City Council.
X eguIar Routine of Business Trans
acted--The Paving Contract Amend
ed. Etc.
lOMcial RepOrt.l


Cry COUNCIL Room, Rock ISLAND,
July 10 The city council met in semi>
monthly session at s p. m. Mayor Nc
Conochie presiding and all the aldermen
present except Scott. The minutes OF
the meetings held in June were read and
approved.
The mayor nominated for library direc-
tors +. G. Denkman, G. j. Larkin and
Thomas Smart, who were confirmed, the
first two unanimously, the last with one
dissenting vote.
The clerk read the monthly reports of
city officers and the annual report of the
directors of the public library. which
were ordered received and placed on file.
Alderman Ill. from the bridge commit
tee, reported it eXpedient To place new
floor on the bridge over the second canal
and offered IA resolution inviting propo-
sails for new bridge over the first canal,
which was adopted.
Alderman Negus, from the claims cons
mittee. reported as to the Blakemore
judgment an agreement by which the city
pays ] f. Blakemore 81 900, he to pay
all costs. The report was approved, an
order for ~ 900 To- be issued To City At
torney Haas To- make the settlement,
Also favorably, a bill of l.. V. Eckhart
for Sll, which was allowed. Also. with
ont recommendation, the hill of w. Nc.
Entry for $500. referred back to the
claims committee. s to 3.
Alderman Schroeder. from the finance
committee, reported an ordinance, which
was passed unanimously, allowing bills as
follows:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-02
&nrgicnl Onernfinna

DIR. Middleton, of Davenport, assisted
by Drs. Crawford of that city. and DIR.
Cowden of Rock Island, performed diff
ficult surgical operation last Friday. A
three-Year>old girl of Dewitt, daughter
of a railroad man of that place, sttemp-
ted to swallow kernel of corn which
became lodged in the larnyx. The local
physicians were unable to remove the
obstacle, so the child was taken to Dav>
export and successful operation per-
formed.
Capt. Thomas J. Robinson, who has
been ailing for year past, had surgi
cal operation performed Saturday
which removed the cause of his weak
ness. The patient was resting easy this
morning. DIR. Knowl, of Chicago, as
sisted by DR.. Paul, performed the oper
alton
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-02
ADVICE To uorHxRs.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teethP If so,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. It's value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm,
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female nurses and phys
sicians in the United States, and is for
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-02
Hay Fever and Rose Cold

Are attended by an infsmed condition
of the lining membrane of the nostrils.
tear>ducts and throat. affecting the lungs.
An acrid mucus is secreted. the discharge
Is accompanied by burning sensation.
There are severe spasms of sneeZing.
frequent attacks Of headache. watery
and infamed eyes. Ely's Cream Balm is
a remedy that can be depended upon.
so cents at druggists; by mail, registered.
go cents. Ely Brothers, Druggists, So
Warren ST., New York.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-02
Forced 10 Leave Home.

Over 81 people were forced to leave
their homes yesterday to call for free
trial package of Lanes Family Medicine
If your blood is bad, your liver and kid
neys out Of order, if you are constipateC
and have headache and an unsightly com
plexIon, don't fail to call on any drug
gist today for free sample of this CRANE
remedy. The ladies praise it. Every
one likes it. Large size package 81
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-02

In the pursuit of the good things OF
his world we anticipate too much; we
eat out the heart and sweetness Of world
ly pleasures by delightful forethought OF
them. The results obtained from the use
of DR.. Jones Red Glover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier, sure cure for ague and
malarial diseases. Price, so cents, OF
druuOiats
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-02

The best on earth can truly be said OF
Griggs GlYcerine Sslve, which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises.
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
Will positively cure piles, letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Only 25 cents. Sold bv druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-02
LOCAL NOTICES.
Fireworks at cost at Taylor's.

Fireworks at cost at Taylor's.
For Rent-Two rooms over my mer-
chant tailoring establishment.
]. T. DIXON.
A. D. Huesing, real estate and insur-
ance agent. Office No. 1908 Second ave-
nue., Rock Island.
Try the new Excelsior Bread made
only 1T the Vienna Steam Bakery, Dav~
export. For sale at Weyerhauser &
Denknan's mill store. Fl. Korn.
The Royal Insurance company, of Eng
land, has the largest surplus of any fire
insurance company in the world. A. D..
Huesing. agent. Office No 1908 Second
avenue, Rock Island.
Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co.,
of Boston, Mass. organized 1872. As
sets nearly 81 100000. Z. W. Hurst.
agent Office over Rock Island National
bank.
A. H. Hampton. of Fourth avenue
and Ninth streets, dishes up the finest
ice cream in the city. and can furnish
public and private parties, pcnics, etc,
with ice cream in anv quantity. Cigars
and confectionery. cakes and pies always
on hand.
Barth & Babcock, Dentists.
No, 1924 Second avenue. Special atten'
ton paid TO saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
Surety on Bonds.
Those who are required to give bonds
in positions of trust, and who desire to
avoid asking friends TO become their
suretics, or who may wish to relieve
friends from further obligations as bonds
man, should apply to the agent of the
American Surety Co, of New York.
ED. LIEBERKNECHT,
General Insurance Agent.
Rock Island, III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-02
Tina C os,ne of an Imopr,snt ou,,st

The blockade of port is not more in
furious to its commerce than is even the
temporary obstruction of the bowels to
the health of the system. Constipation
necessarily arrests the secretion of bile,
saiH nj ClrcuiatlUu .-3ss-s digestion, and poi
ssshs - So Is The" sSas picck-'i ",r.'
effective = lis also the most genial,
laxative and anti-bilious medicine in exS
istence is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, and
it is more than probable that its sovereign
efficacy a. preventative and remedy for
intermittent and remittent fever is large
ly due to its reformstory action upon the
liver, an organ prejudicially involved in
all mslsrial complaints. Persons with +
tendency also to rheumatic, neuralgia and
kidney trouble cannot do better than tC
sntsgoniZe it with Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which invariably checks it at the
outset. The weak. moreover, are in
vested with strength by this fine invigor-
ant.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-02

Bids will be received by the board OF
education of Rock Island, Ill. until 73C
p. m, July .. 1899, for the construction
of an eight room school building. Plans
and specifications may be seen at the
board of education rooms in Mitchell &
Lynde's block from a. m until D. m
All bids must be accompanied by certi-
fed checl, for $500.
: s KEMBLE. Clerk