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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28

TToR SALE-GOUD FISH AND OYSTER
N depot grocery stores, $50 TO $40, 600; cigar
stores $50 to g. 500; light business elearing T5
weekly; drugstores, country stores, boarding
houses milk routes confectioneries. bakeries and
other good business chances. SHEPARD & CO.,
54 Fifth ave. de22
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
Miscellaneous.

TNOR SALE-A NATIONAL CASH REGISTER;
rant: sold cheap. Inquire of ARBUCKLES,
wholesale merchants. de28-23
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
WANTED.

"ANTED-A GOOD BARBER IMMEDI-
w, ATELY, at IS SANDUSKY ST., Allegheny,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
ADJUSTMENTS.
SCOTCH MUSIC. SCOTCH HUMOR.
SCOTCH SONG.
ADJUSTMENTS.

The Wa7erly Society will give grand char
acteristic National Scotch Concert in the old
City Hall, PlEtsburg, on January g az P. NJ
and have employed the celebrated
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
n1achinerr and MetaIs.

T1oR sALE-ENGINEs AND BOILERS-NEW
e and refitted: repairing promptly attended to.
POTTER FOU NDRY YANDMACHlNECO. LINZ,
below Suspension bridge, Allegheny, Pa. aulO-29
T0OR sALE-ONE 1xA HORIZONTAL EN-
r GINE, 2a 900 feet secondhand wire rope; also
hoisting and portable engines and Siemen valves,
castings, etc. VELTE MCDONALD. 1900 Penn
ayenue iy2l-91-TTs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28

VTANTED = BARBER IMMEDIATELY;
w hrst-class man. Address BOX 5I3, Oil City.
Pa de2S-97
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28

VTANTED-HOUSES TO RENT-WE ARE
w now entering applicAtions from good tenants
for houses in all parts of the two cities and SUD
urbs; our renting department is under the d1rec-
tion OF experienced and systematic management;
ali properties taken in hand have our personal
care looking to the interest of owners, as well as
the satisfaction and permanency of tenants;
monthly and quarterly statements with remit
tances are rendered. CHARLES SOMERS CO.,
3I3 Wood ST de24-62
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28

T1OR SALE-SECOND-HAND ENGINES AND
d boilers; all sizes and styles in stock, from to
100 h. p ;aH reftted;good new, at lowest prices;
portable engines. to % h. p; boilers all sizes
and styles. J.S.YOUNG, % PARK way, Allegheny,
Pa oc25-8O-D
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28

TNOR SALE-THE BULLS HEAD TAVERN,
4 with 30 rooms and stabling, No. I95 Second
ave. three-story building. with lot As feet front
on Second ave. and "a feet on Third ave For par
ticulars call on g EOR(5 Il FEARNt4EY or HEN R4
IA ~ EAYER & Co. % Fourth ave. de2s-N
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-10-10
Regularity OF Habit.

One of the most difficult OF all minor
habits to acquire, says an able writer,
is that of regularity. 1t ranks with
that of order. The natural inclination
of most persons is to defer until the
last possible moment, or to put it of to
another time, where this can possibly
be done. Yet habits OF regularity con.
tribute largely to the ease and comfort
of life. A person can multiply his
efficiency By it, We know persons who
have multitude of duties, and who
perform a vast deal Of work daily. who
set apart certain hours for given duties
and are there at the moment and attend
rigidly to what is in hand. This done
and other engagements are met, each
in order, and vast deal accomplished,
not by strained exartion, but by regu-
larity. The mind can be so trained to
this that at certain hours in the day it
will return to particular line of duty,
and at other hours to other and differ
ent labors. The very diversity is rest
full, when attended to in irregular Or
der. But let these run together, and
the duties mixed, and what before was
easy, is now annoying and oppressive,
and the exact difference between man
is at this point. There are those who
confuse and rnsh, and attempt to do
several things at once and accomplish
little, while another will quietly pro-
ceed from one duty to another, and
easily accomplish vast amount Of
work. The difference is not in the ca
paclty of the two, but in the regular
methods of the one, as compared with
the irregular and confused habit of the
other.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-10-10
Family wsu ndeueu Politics Local and General News
Mechanchw1 Frederick County, Maryland, Thursday October TO- 1885,
Excuse me, doctor, for few mo-

Excuse me, doctor, for few mo-
ments.' said Patrick Henry, drawing
over his eyes the silk cap he wore.-
Holding the vial. he prayed aloud for
his family, his country and for his own
soul. Amen 7 said he, and swallowed
the medicine.
DR.. Cabell, who greatly loved the old
patriot, had gone out upon the lawn,
where, throwing himself under tree,
he wept bitterly. Mastering himself,
he returned to the house, and found the
patient calmly watching the blood con-
gealing under hi. fngernails. The old
orator fixed his eyes on DR.. Cable, with
whom he had held many discussions
about the Christian religion.
Doctor SAID he, with great tender
ness, 4 wish you to observe how real
and beneficial the religion of Christ is
to man about to die
He then breathed 80 gently for a few
minutes that those around him knew
not when he breathed out his spirit.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-10-10
Patrick lIcnry's Death.

In an age when 1t was fashionable to
avow sceptical sentiments, Patrick Hem
ry was always ready to defend the Chris
tian faith. A member Of the Episco-
pal church, according to his latest BIZ
ographer, Professor Tyler, he not fire.
quently received the communion. On
such occasion his habit was to fast un-
til he had been at the Lord g Table, and
then to spend the day in retirement.
One hour, at the close Of the day. he
spent in private prayer and meditation
and during it no one was suffered to in.
trude upon his privacy.
While he was Governor of Virginia
he was SO alarmed at the spreld of in
fdel sentiments among the young men
OF the State that he printed, at his own
expense, an edition Of Soame Jenyn's
View of the Internal Evidence of the
Christian Religion and an edition of
Buffers Analogy. When he met a
young man Of sceptical tendencies. he
would give him one Of these books
Doubtless the fact that the book was
presented by the Governor Of the State
secured it an attention from the young
Virglni n, which he might not have
paid had it been distributed by more
humble c,lporteur.
Patrick Henry wrote out an clabor'
ate an ,wcr to Paine's age of Reason,'
but being impressed by the replies to
P;ine th,n appearing in England, he di
rected his wife, shortly before his death
to destroy the manuscript, which she
did.
In his last will, written by his own
hand, he concluded thus: This is all
the inhelitance | can give to my dear
family. The religion Of Christ can give
them one which will make them rich
indeed.
On the 9Th of June, 1893, his kind
red being sent for. found him sitting in
large, old fashioned arm chair. he
was dying from lncurubl. internal dis
ease.
His physician, DR.. Cable, was about
to admin lister preparation of mercury.
Taking the vial in his hand, the dying
man said, 4 suppose, doctor, this is your
last resort
I am sorry to say, Governor, that it
is, replied the doctor. Acute lntiam-
nation of the intestine has already tax.
en- place and unless it is removed, NOR
tification will ensue, if it has not already
commenced, which / fear
What will be the effect of the medl-
cine, doctor?'
1T will give you immediate relief, or
- the doctor could not finish the sen
! tenc,.
You mean, doctor, said the sick man
''that it will give relief, or prove fatal
immediately
'Yon can only live il short time with
out it, and it may relieve you.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-10-10
Woman.

Who saves up for month for per-
sonal treat and then shares it with the
whole family?
Woman.
Who turns deadly i'll at blood, yet
stands recklessly in its rain IN time Of
war or accident:
Woman.
Who eats scraps for lunch that noble
(D man may have tidbits for dinner.
Woman.
She is a heroine in danger, coward
when looking under the bed. And
yet there are persons who claim that
women do not understand the meaning
of the word courageous. It's libel,
for true courage shows IN the little
things of life. Women are forced to
deal with the smaller side. They have
to marry men.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-10-10
Church Directory.

Reformed Church-Rev. G. A, WhitmoIc
ma or, Weekly Lectures Tuesday evening.
Meeting of Ladies' Aid Society every second
wednesday evening. Regular services by
appointment from the pulpit.
Lutheran Churcll-Rev. j. H. Barb, pas
tnr Services, Sunday 10 A. NJ. and $50 T..
N. Sunday school, 2. P. NJ. Prayer Meet
ing, Wednesday, GAS P. M.
Moravian Church, (Mcchanicstown) Rev.
r. W. Herl,st Pastor. Preaching every sun
day, alternating morning and evening"
lraycr Meeting every Friday evening Sun
day School 8 O'Clock, a. m.
Morav,an Church (0raccham) Rev. x. ".
IIerbst, Pastor.
Preaching every Sunday, alternating NOR
uing and evening.
Mite Society every Monday evening.
PRAYER Meeting every Wednesday evening.
United Brethren Church-Mitc Society
Second and Fourth Wednesday
Sunday School 3 P. NJ.
PRAYER Meeting every Thursday evening,
Regular Services by appointment from the
pulpit.
Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. j.
N Davis Pastor. Services every alternate
SUNDAY at 10 A. NJ Sunday School A. NJ.
Prayer Meeting every Thursday evening at
=. II.
United Brethren Church-Rcv q. J.
Roudabush Pastor. Services every alternate
Sunday at 8 p. M. Sunday school every
Sunday at 2p. III. Prayer Meeting every
Thursday evening at Up III.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-10-10
Elijah and the Ravens.
AN EMINENT DIVINE CANNOT NAME
THE INCIDENT APPLY.

THE INCIDENT APPLY.
North Carolina probably never pro-
duced an ADLER preacher than DR.. Fran.
els L. Hawkes., who quarter of a cen
tury ago was pastor of Grace Episcopal
church, New York. Short, thlck.sct,
swarty, black.eyed and black. haired,
he was striking parsonage. He was
not only great pulpit orator. but
considered the best reader IN the New
York episcopacy. His rather luxurious
family deferred him from accepting
blshopric, which would haye been 9th
erwise tenderen. One day delegation
from Buffalo church waited upon and
invited HIM to accept pastorate in
that city.
We'll, gentlemen, other things being
satisfactory, the question Of acceptance
narrows down to business matter
said DR.. Hawkes.. what salary do
you offer?'
DR.. Hawkes., said the spokesman,
I'VE recognize that you have high rep
utation and are willing to be liberal
Our recent pastor has received $4,000,
but on account of your standing we
have decided to offer you So ,500.'
My good man. cried the doctor,
gasping do you know what salary
am receiving here"
No. Sir
4 get SIS, 900 and this parsonage, and
as l have an expensive family do not
see my way clear to accept your Offer"
The spokesman looked rather sheep
ish, but made another essay.
If we had known that fact, sir, we
would undoubtedly have looked else
where but you should remember that
the work of the Lord must be done, aud
as for providing for your family, you
know the story of the ravens.
Now, my frelends,' responded the
clergyman, quizzically, Il have made
the Bible my study ever since l was %.
l have read it through carefully and
prayerfully over hundred times. |
remember the raven incident perfectly,
but nowhere can l find any reference to
the Lords providing for young
Hawkes. Washington Post.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-10-10
How Some Girls Walk.
AwKwARDNEss DUE TO LACK OF
THOUGHT AND TRAINING.

Why is it our young ladies do not
know how to walk? Look =! here comes
one with her head pitched forward.
her hands swinging ungracefullv by
her side, her feet scuilling the walk.
and altogether presenting an appear
ance quite unbecoming one of Americas
lovely daughters, charming in all else,
perhaps, but oh, such gait! The next
one walks with d jerk, her feet and
lower part of her body having started
on ii race with her head to see which
will get there first. The consequence
is for every step forward she comes part
way back with a jerk.
Her sister follows, twitching ungrace-
fully from side to side, rolling from one
foot to the other like sailor in mid
ocean, only he has some excuse. and
she has not. The arms usually follow,
but in opposite directions. The body
of the next one makes perfect bow,
back beut, head forward, and feet try
ing to catch up. Not one with the
firm, graceful step, erect head, straight
shoulders. easy arms, and hands to be
acquired by sufficient determination to
present dignitied carriage. Wien
will department be taught IN our
schools ?-Kingstown Freeman.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-10-10
The VSC Of the Eyes.
A LIST OF RULES TO REGULATE THAI
MATTER.


MATTER.
/. Sit erect in your chair when read
ing, and as erect when writing as possl-
Bile. II you bend downward you not
only gorge the eyes with blood, but the
brain as we'll, and both suffer. The
same rule should apply to the Use OF
the microscope. Get one that will en-
able you to look at things horizontally,
not always vertically.
2. Have a reading lamp for night
use. N. Bin reading the light
should be on the book or paper and
the eyes in the shade. If you have no
realing lamp, turn your back to the
light, and you may read without dam
ger to the eyes.
3. Hold the book at your focus; if
that begins to get far away, get specta-
clcs.
4. Avoid reading by the tllckerlng
light Of the fire.
5. Avoid straining the eyes by read
ing in the cleaning.
G. Reading In bed is injurious as a
rule. 1t must be admitted, however.
that in cases Of sleeplessness, when the
mind is inclined to ramble over thou
sand thoughts minute. reading stead
les the thoughts and conduces to sleep.
?. Do not read much in a railway
carriage. l myself always do, however,
only in a good light, and invariably
carry a good reading lamp to hook on
behind me. Thousands of people would
travel by night rather than by day if
the companies could only see their way
to the exclusive Use Of electric light.
8. Authors should have black ruled
paper instead Of blue, and should new
er strain the eyes by reading too fine
types.
8. The bed room blinds should be
red or gray, and the head Of the bed
should be toward the window.
10. Those ladies who not only write
but sew, should not attempt the black
seam by night.
IL. When you come to an age that
suggests the wearing of spectacles, let
no false modesty prevent you from get
ting a pair. If you have only one eye
an eyeglass will do; otherwise 1t Is
folly.
IL. Go to the wsest and best optician
you know of and state your wants and
your case plainly and be assured you
will be properly fitted.
l3. Remember that bad spectacles
are IN ,st injurious to the eyes and that
good we'll chosen ones are decided
luxury.
IA. Get pair for reading with and
if necessary a long distance pair for
use out of doors.-Cassell's Magazine.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-10-10
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Beyond the Gates.

Sometimes in dreams see it,
This city fair and grand;
Its doors ofjasper brightness
Stand forth on either hand.
Twas here the pilgrim tarried,
And here good cheer awaits
The weary one who enters
At the opening Of the gates.
Each window is an opal
With hues born of the noon,
Through which rich perfumes wander,
Caught from the dir Of June.
And here are sandals waiting
In which the weary feet,
New shod in royal splcndor,
May roam the shining street.
Oh, City of the Beautiful,
Could waking hours forget
The gardens where the lilies
Like crystal flakes werc set
Where heavens doves in sunshine
Like rainbows went and came?
Where the sun woke swathed in azure
And died on fields of flame?
Here, too, are fountains playing
To cheer this heart Of thine,
And meadows flush with violcts
Aud winds as rich as wine;
While each thing glad and beautiful
Tn, loving soul awaits,
When once the veil is rcnded,
And we stand within the gates.
Dear City of the Holy,
For the walks of palm long;
For the love that maketh lovely,
For the faith that makcth strong.
For thy green and growing ccdars,
Thy lakes OF silvcry calm,
For thy peace past comprehension
That floods thine isles Of balm.
Take Thou my hand, my Saviour,
The way is dark and wild.
Far off, a star, the city shines
1t bcckons on Thy child.
JOY joy they come, the beautiful;
A mvriad host awaits,
And heaven refulgent floods my soul
AT the widening of the gates
Harriet Mabel Spaulding.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-10-10
MDH0CACY VALLEY RaiLRA0d.

NEW TINE TABLE-On an ,tter Wed
sesday Auyut 2snd, 1897, trains ON the Mo-
rocacy Valley Rs'lroad will run as follows:
Lcayc Mtchanicstown
IA. VI. II A. NJ. 81 L. NJ.
Leave Catoclin Furn,ces,
S25 A. VI. 8 Is p. NJ.
Tickets for sale at Meci.anicstCwn by Mr..
Frank Hcsson. =,
Local Freight will be delivered on ali
TRIMS.
5. Schcy, Pres. l.. II. Wacschr, Supt.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-10-10

A gentleman Of color-a p tinter.
Woman is courageous until the mouse
comes.
A useless waste-one that will not
be SOU ,ezed.
l.azlness grows on people. In this
respect it resembles corns.
No person wants "straw" spelled
backward on the end of his nose.
Years ago one man owned every dog
in the world-his name was Noah.
Josh Billings says: Next to klear
Conscience, for solid kumtort, Gums an
old shu.'
When man begins to do 60 down
the hill the whole world seems creased
for the occasion.
When a young man is alone with his
best girl he is generally supposed to be
holding his own
1t is said there is soft side to every
man. That is the reason dude is
afraid to stand on his head.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-10-10

A farmer near Ann Arbor sent the
following postal card message to mer-
chant in that city:
Please send me by first one coming
this way too pouns shougor, blackin
brush, five pouns cotfey, and sum nails.
My wife had baby last mite, and two
padlocks.'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-10-10

Judge.--'Miss, what is your age%
Witness-I am past twenty
Judge.-'You must be more explicit
Witness. We'll, I am between twen-
ty and thirty
Judgc.-'No more triaing. State
your exact age.
Witness, be thirty day after to.
morrow.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-10-10
NO CHICKEN.

Old Maid (singing)-I would l were
a bird!
Bad Boy-'I know one bird you can
not be-.
What is that, you wicked thingr
"A chicken. I heard dad say you
were no chicken, yesterday
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-10-10
HEADS | WIN, ETC.

will YOU eat philop@na with mt
Miss Mamie -
What if | lose!'
Then | win a kiss.
And if | win :?
'rhen | have to kiss yoa.'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-10-10
mt and Bnn'or.

The walters voice echoed;
Through the hall;
1--WE don't give crackers
With one fish ball."
A pretty maid is nice to see,
And she is nice to WOO;
But it matters not how sweet she be
If she ism sweet on you.
A barrister her lover was
And of the proper sort;
He never went to law, she said,
But often came to court.
COMEDY OF LOVE.
Act 1, Scene I.
A glade, some shade.
A man,
A maid.
A pout, some doubt,
Misunderstood.
Scene II.
Tear shedding.
Act II, Scene /.
Same glade, more shade,
Same man,
Same maid,
A kiss, s,some bliss,
Miss understood.
Scene II.
A wedding.
(Curtain.)
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-10-10
Both thought the Same Way.

Twelve o'clock noon: Office Boy
Please, sir, Id like to get away this af-
ternoon to attend my aunt's funeral.
Employer-Very we'll, John, you
may go.
Que clock p. M. Employer-We|l,
I'm not feeling at all we'll today | be-
lieve I'll go home and lie down for a
while.
Lster-Employer and office boy meet
at ball grounds.
Employer--How is this, John? |
thought you were to attend the funeral
Of your aunt
Office Bov-Dey postponed dc funeral
till next week, when dere amt no
baseball.
First Cloud. Il believe | am wasting
away.
Second Cloud. You d, look dissi
patcd.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-23
WHEAT GOES DOWN AGAIN.
Liberal Purchases Fail to Raise the
Leading Cereal.
MESS PORK RATHER STRONG.
The Opening in Stocks Heavy, but
Strength Developed Early in
the Gay.

CHICAGO, Oct. 2-Wheat-Tradiug was
large i'll a speculative way, and prices again
lower. Early in the day there was very good
buying. local operators taking hold freely in
the way of covering. and also bought lib
orally in hope Of reaction. This held the
market firmly for some time after the open.
ing within narrow range of prices. There
was plenty OF wheat for sale and the long
interest apparently well liquidated. A prom
inent trader sold freely most of the day.
Early buyers. failing 10 get any substantial
support and the market not advancing,
finally turned soldiers. and this effected the
break. The opening was about 14c below
yesterdays closing, but the market ruled
strong for awhile and prices were ad-
vanced 14c. Then the market held steady
within lac range. but later became weak. de
clnlng llsc. and closed about 1c lower than
yesterday. The influences were generally
bearish. Liberal receipts, increasing stocks
and unfavorable market advices from out
side points were the arguments fGvoring
lower prices. Corn-A fair speculative trade
was reported IN the market with the feeling
prevailing comparatively firm on the de-
ferred deliveries, while cash and October
were rather easy, being quoted at Ac under
November. Anout the only feature was the
free selling of cash by q prominent local
Spectator ana large shipping house, which
had depressing influence, The. market
opened at Yesterdays closing prices. was
firm and advanced 150Hc, eaSed off little
and closed a shade better than yesterday:
Oats were quiet and without new features of
special importance. Mess Pork-Trading
was fairly active. and the feeling was
stronger: October was l0c higher early. but
closed easier; November was stronger. with
good local buying. and prices were advanced
20@25c. and closed firm January was com
paratlvely steady. Lard-Quite good trade
was reported. and the feeling was stronger:
shorts bought october and November de-
liveTies rather freely and January met with
more favor; the former sold at 100l5c ad-
vance, while the latter ruled 2l2@5c higher
early, but closed easier. Short Rib Sides-A
fairly active trade was reported, mainly i'll
October Rnj: January deliveries; the former
ruled 100 l5c higher early, but the other de
Iiveries were without particular change.
The leading futures ranged as follows: