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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-07-18
Washington Letter
FROM our REGULAR CORRESPONDENT
WARRINGTON, July 15t, 1889.

FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT
WASHINGTON. July 15t, 1889.
If it has done nothing else, the civil
service law has put Il partial stop to
nepotism in the Cover ,ment offices.
Ten years ago man and wife could
work at adjoining desks and their child
could grow up and be trained for a
similar portion. In those days even the
policeman raised his boy to be hearty
and strong, had him enlist IN the army
at eighteen and serve FIVE years and
come back and be policeman, under
the fossilized law providing that police
must be honorably discharged soldiers
and sailors. This law was excellent at
the close of the war and was intended
to favor the volunteer soldier returning
to the duties Of peace. Now that the
volunteer soldier is middle aged or
old man. Congress refuses to repeal the
law.
Three recent appointments have
caused great comment as instances Of
nepotism. One of these appointments
by Thomas J. Morgan, Commissioner
OF Indian Affairs, of his wife as his pri-
vate Secretary at Government salary
of $1,000. The second is that Of the
wife of Mr. Dorchester superintendent
of Indian Schools at six dollars per day
and expenses. The third is that of the
daughter of Commissioner Tanner as his
private secretary at 81 800 per annum.
This last, the appointment of school
girl to a position that many experienced
ex-soldiers have failed to fill satisfactor-
lily has the additional objection of being
in bad judgment. The arguments
against the appointment of relatives
to office are as old as the Government.
Washington, Hamilton, Franklin all
felt strongly on the subject regarding it
as dangerous movement tending to
create an aristocracy Of Office holders.
That such was not the result long ago
is Il mystery, though such appointments
as these three show reassuring desire
to grab everything in sight.
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PUBLIC SALb.

BY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Frederick County as Court of Equity
passed in No. 5571 Equity, the undersigned
as trustee will sell at Public Sale, on
the 3rd Day Of august, 1889,
ATT O'CLOCK, p. NJ,
in front Of the Oslcr Building, in Mechanics
town, Nd, the house and lot ofland of which
George F. Eycr died seized and possessed
situated in Shutdown, Frederick County, Md,
about three miles northwest of Mechanics.
town. The lot contains seven cighths of an
acres of land and is improved with new
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FREDERICK FEMALE SEMINARY
..... REOPENS .....
SEPTEMBER 10th. 1889.

Has large corps of well qualified teachers and all
the appointments are excellent. Thorough instruc-
ton is given in English, in Ancient and Modern
Languages Music, Art, Science, Elocution and Cal
isthenics. Special courses may be taken in Music
and Art, and diplomas obtained accordingly. The
buildings are commodious and elegantly furnished,
well lighted, heated ventilated, and abundantly sup
piled with pure mountain spring water. The situa-
ton is delightful, the scenery of the surrounding
countr, beautiful and the climate mild and healthful.
Terms r. asonable. For catalogues apply to
VIII Fl. PURNELL, LII. d. Frederick, Md.
IN II an.
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NOTICE
Tax-PayerS.

FREDERICK, MD, July 10. 1889.
The Tax Books tor 1889 are now ready, and
the Collector would call the attention of the
Tax Payers Of 1880 to Section As, Article IA
Revised Code of Maryland:
al! persons who shall pay their taxes on
or before the first day Of September of the
year for which they were levied, shall I've en-
titled to a deduction Of five per cen,um on
the amount of said taxes. All that shall nav
the same on or before the first day of Octo-
Der of said year, shall be entitled to dcduc-
ton OF four per ccntum; and all that shall
pay the same on or before the first day of
November of said year, shall be entitled to a
deduction of three per centuln.
CHARLES F. ROWE.
July III at. Collector.
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Epoch.

The transition from long, lingering
and painful sickness to robust health
marks an epoch in the life of the indi-
yidual. Such a remarkable event is
treasured in the memory and the agen-
cy whereby the good health has been
attained is gratefully blessed. Hence
1t is that so much is heard in praise of
Electric Bitters. So many feel they
owe their restoration to health, to the
Use of the Great Alternative and Tonic
If you are troubled with any disease Of
Kidneys, Liver or Stomach, Of long or
short standing you will surely find re-
lief by use of Electric Bitters. Sold at
SOC. and ST. per bottle at DR.. M. D..
Leatherman's Drug Store.
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Their Business BOomlng.

Probably no one thing has caused
such a general revival Of trade at Dr.
NJ. E. Leatherman's Drug Store as their
giving away to their customers OF SO
many free trial bottles Of DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. Their
trade is simply enormous in this very
valuable article from the fact that it al.
WAYS cures and never disappoints.-
Coughs, Colds, Asthma. Bronchitis.
Group, and all throat and lung diseases
quickly cured. You can test 1t before
buying by getting trial bottle free.
large size 81. Every bottle warranted,
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There are stronger indications than
ever that what the Cumberland Valley
lost by the failure Of the South Penn
will be more thar made up to it by the
proposed union of the Philadelphia and
Reading, Harrisburg aud Potomac,
Western Maryland aud Baltimore and
Ohio Railroads. The scheme is the
8a4e spoken of some weeks ago aud IS
.s-;.n- r,atarializing, President Cor.
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Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe.
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no Pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction, or money refunded
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Dr.. NJ. E. Leatherman.
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FRAME HOUSE

one story and attic high, with summer
kitchen, stable, corn crib and other out
There lsa well of excellent water
near the door, and young orchard of good
fruit trees in bearing condition on the prem
Uses. This is the property which was con
ycycd by Frederick N. WillhHle and wife to
George f. Eyler by deed recorded in Liher
A. f. No 8 folio al, one of the Land Rec
ortls of Frederick county.
2nd A lot of mountain land containing
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-07-18

The Louisiana State Lottery company
has proposed to assume the state debt
OF Louisiana, about $l5,o00.oOO bearing
4 per cent. interest and constantly in.
creasine. for renewal of it's charter for
fifty years longer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-07-18

A Kansas farmer has written to the
Johnstown bureau of information ask.
ing that a wife be chosen for him from
3uloac VIC food sufferers and sent on
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ONE HUNDRED ACRES

more or less, adjoining the lands of John
Rouzcr, John H. Rouzer and others; situa
ted south of the Western Maryland Railroad
and southeast Of Shutdown, nearly opposite
the stone quarry Of Frederick N. Willhlde
now used by the Western Maryland r.. R.
This land was formerly owned by Henry
Rouzer deceased.
TERMS OF SALE rs prescribed by the
decree Onc-half cash on day of sale, or on
ratification by the Court the other half IN
one year from date of sale, or all cash at the
option of the purchaser; note with ha,isftc-
tory security to hp given for ihr deferred
payment bearing lpterest fran d4s o. sa'e,-~
Whcn ipp wholc purchase modty i p"id a
good aad sufficient deed win DO esGputed'
ConyeyanCing at The expense Of the pnr'
chaser.
FREDERICK WHITE,
July II t. JrrsTHE,
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Rapture cure guaranteed. Ease at
o1rce, No operation or business delay.
Thousands cured. For circular, DR..
j. y. Mayer, S3l Arch st., Phila. At
keystone Hotel, Reading, Pa, End Sat,
OF each month.
Jan, oath lyr.
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Jake Kilrain, the puglllst, arrived 10
Baltimore Tuesday.
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qAE CA7oc1lN ClARloN.
CEAS. E. CASSELL..
Editor and Publisher.
Thursday, July ID, 1889.
Newspaper Law Decisions.

1. Any person whe takes paper regularly from
the postotkce- Mhethef IifecteA ID his name an
other S or whether he has Subscribed or not-iS re-
sponsible nv Tire payment
II any person orders HRS paper discontinued he
orshe must pay all tse ayrearages or the publisher
may continue to sen& ii until payment is made
and collect the wheEe amount, whether the paper is
taken from the eites not.
No paper win ~ discontinued until paid up.
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ty- FASHION SHEETS are ready for
distribution, at,
NJ. G. CRAMER'S.
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eE" SYRACUSE PLOWS, two and
three, horse, both Wood and Steel Beam, al
So Hill side plows and stock of Points, land
sides, etc, for these plows, at
GEO. w. STOCKSDALES
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Business Locals.

tE- WANTED. VAT the Mcchanicstown
Burial Case Works, several good cabinet
makers and one machine hand that under
stands woodworking machinery. Address
or call on,
G. D. Keyscr,
July lStf Mechanlcstown, Md.
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cH BRAN.-At $50 90 per ton always
on hand ut,
feb est G. w. STOCKSDALE.
iY- STALLION FOR SERVICE.-Thc
Standard and Registered Trotting Stallion,
CALCULATOR, Record, 2:20t, will stand
for Service at the farm Of DR.. NJ +. Leath-
crman, t mile east of Mcchanicstown. Cir
culator is a cvel-hcadcd game trottcr, stand
ing 1Gt hands high, weighs in trotting con-
dition 1900 pounds His disposition could
not be beltered. For Pedigree, full description
and Dates at the above point, see advertise.
mcnt which will appear later.
INCH 1tf j. NJ. SMITH.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-05-01
I1awtOu.

Mrs. John Mahard has been very sick
the past week.
l.. Stern IL Co. are putting up a large
fine barn on their lots on Furnace street.
Mrs. Jennie Gould, from Kalamazoo,
came home 10 make her parents visit
over Sunday.
The basket factory company is getting
out large quantity of material for this
seasons trade.
Regular meeting of the common
council at Esq Dickinson's office this
"wednesday evening.
Mrs Charles Sternberg still continues
very low, and but little hopes are en-
tertained of her recovery.
c. ID. Lawton has gone To New York
state on business, and will also attend
the centennial, of Gen. Washington
Inauguration at New York city.
The managers of our base ball club
are putting the grounds in fine shape,
and are making arrangements To have
some interesting games played here
soon
The common council have ordered
two carloads of pine plank for sidewalk
purposes, and Joseph Buck is cutting
out at his mill the white oak for stringers
for the same.
The donation given by the Baptist
church and society, at Smiths opera
house, last week, for the benefit of their
pastor, was very pleasant affair, and
netted the sum of S52 30.
At a meeting of town board, held
last week, Is. + Morris was appointed
commissioner of high ways, in place of
John Hunt, resinged, and Juan Nc
Reyes and Allen Harwick were appoint
ed members of board of review.
A train of twenty cars, loaded with
Nichols Il Shepherds vibrators, passed
through here on Saturday for the west
1t had on board thirty eight threshers
and separators and two portable steam
engines, all decked out with flags and
steamers, making fine display.
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AInena.

Farmers are busy now with THEN
spring work.
Geo. McOmber has gone 10 Cass
county on visit.
Frank Earls and family are visiting
at Charley Earls'.
Geo. McOmber has new road cart.
The girls say it is daisy.
Mrs. Hips daughter, Cora Enos, has
come To spend the summer with her
mother
Smith Il Marsh have let the mill to
Mr.. Hipp again, who will run it as of old.
Mr. Marsh will 90 10 Benton Harbor
10 work, and Mr. Smith will attend TO
his farm.
The ball club has been reorganized,
with +. +. Downing, captain, Il. NJ.
Waite, secretary, and several new mem
bers. They are tittingup grounds south
of the mill pond for use this season.
They will give a masquerade social at
+. Downing's May 9th. Picnic supper.
Everybody invited.
A week ago last Sunday, as we were
all quietly seated in church, Mr.. Collins
rushed in and said Mr. Miners house
was on fire. Investigation proved that
the chimney had burned out and the
roof had taken fire therefrom. By the
prompt efforts of Charley Failing and
Frank Hill, who happened TO be passing
at the time, the flames were subdued
before much damage was done.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-05-01
The Two Dakotas -North and South.

Public attention is now, more than
ever, directed To these two new States
of the Union. Climate, soil and oppor-
tunities for investment of capital, are
uneXcelled by arfy other section of the
Great West. The Chicago, Milwaukee
Il st. Paul Railway Co, which has lines
of its own in both South and North
Dakota, has Just issued an illustrated
pamphlet entitled Plain Facts about
DdkdtO," containing numerous letters
from farmers and others which are well
worth reading, as they show the results
of each writer's personal experience in
the Northwest, and convey great
deal of valuable and reliable informa-
ton which will be of benefit for those
seeking new homes in South and North
Dakota.
For free copy of this pamphlet adj
dress A. V. II. Carpenter, General Pass
enger Agent, Milwaukee, Wis. S0t2
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6ObIeviIIe.
Business begins to boom.

Business begins 10 boom.
Chas. Hakes drives fine horse which
he has recently purchased.
One of r. G.. Myers children is re-
ported ~ having scarlet fever
VIM. Baxter has sold his north house
and lots to Ezra Allen for $3.50.
Mrs ID. f. Stedman is spending few
days with friends at Glendale.
We expected to report a wedding this
week, but the affair was postponed
Last week Jud. Hyames received a
lot of curiosities from his brother FL
mer, in Kansas.
We are pleased to note the marriage
of Ed. Dayton and Lura Allen, at Glen
dale. Best wishes.
The old steps have been torn away
from the front of the Baptist church.
and new and commodious ones built.
Burglars entered the store of Saul
Franks here on the night of the 25th.
but were frightened away before they
had secured much booty.
Henry Eldridge found 3-weeks.old
baby in IA basket on his steps few
nights since. No clue To its parentage
has yet been found, and Mr. +. thinks
he will keep the little one.
Another meeting TO consider the new
school house question was held last
Friday evening The vote was adverse
70 the propoSition-SS 10 %. Some are
inclined 10 blame the school board. or a
part of il, for agitating the question of
a new building. This idea is erroneous
and does the board great injustice.
The matter has been brought forward
by the patrons of the school, and the
board was urged, against the protests
Of its members, to call this last meet
ing Verify. the paths Of "A school board
are rough and thorny, and thickly beset
with chronic kickers.
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The Baptist parsonage is nearly com
pleted.
The new Baptist church will be ded.
icated May eth.
The corporation fathers have bought
cargo of plank for sidewalks.
The water i'm the lake is about two
feet lower this spring than is usual.
Geo. Hale has returned home from
California, where he has spent the
winter
X. L. Pierce Il Co. shipped a cargo OF
berry crates Ia Muskegon by the
schooner Avery last Friday.
The schooner Daisy, on being launch
eel from dry dock, struck the bottom
and broke her rudder, so she had To be
docked again.
The barns of Abe Carter, north of
town, were burned last week, i'm which
eight Horses were roasted. Loss, ~, 900.
Insured for So, 500.
Our pound net fishermen took ut one
lift of their two nets last Friday -
sturgeon, some of which weighed near
ly l25 lbs, also some 800 lbs. of smaller
tish-the largest catch of the season.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-05-01
COnsumptiOu Cured.

An old physician, retired from prac-
tice having had placed in his hands by
an East India missionary the formula of
IA simple vegetable remedy for the per
manent and speedy cure of Consump-
ton, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and
all Throat and Lung affections, also a
positive and radical cure for Nervous
Debility and all Nervous Complaints,
after having tested It's wonderful cura-
tive powers in thousands of eases, has
felt it his duty To make it known to his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this mo-
tive and desire To relieve human suf-
fering, will send free of charge, to all
who desire it, this recipe, in German,
French or English, with full directions
for preparing and using. Sent by mail
by addressing with stamp, naming this
paper, w. A. MOVES, l49 PoUer'S Block,
Rochester, " y. eow62w26
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-05-01
Electric Ritters.

This remedy is becoming 80 well known
and 30 popular as to need no special mention.
All who have used Electric Bitters sing the
same song of prase-A purer medicine does
not exist and it is guaranteed to do all that
is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all dis
eases of the Liver and Kidneys, will remove
pimples, boils, salt rheum and other affec-
tons caused by impure blood-will drive
malaria from the system and prevent as we'll
as cure all maarial fevers. For cure of
headache, constipation and indigestion try
Electric Bitters. Entire satisfaction guaran-
teed or money refunded. Price 50cts and
500 per bottle, at Bartram d Millington's
drug sto.e.
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sRovoHroM's ALL AROUND moDERs STORE.
Saturday, May Nth,

VIII be a notable day in the history of Paw Paw. Rain
or shine expect good old fashioned gathering
that is big crowd and every individual of that crowd
with HALF DOLLAR in each hand, making for couple
of WESTERN WORLD TICKETS We hope every one,
capable of holding down" plank, will find seat under
the THE SNOWY for the Western World is worthy
of send off that will be remembered all summer.
If "A good home is of strength
abroad then, indeed this enterprise will be SHINING
SUCCESS. Mr. type-setter, please that word "sUC-
CESS very black caps and will get down the bus
mess of this "ad which keep the people in mind of
Broughton's store. We have drifted away from
because have fondness for tented shows It's
of boyish traits that have outgrown. The
sight of the big white takes back, many
years. when circus day always found FRONT SEAT,
comparing the in the ring with the highly coored
posters and promising ourselves if grew up be
man, would be awell may be the reader has played
the part of COUNTRY the circus if he has, he
knows all about it and will be glad to be boy again if
only for few hours Now, although assured that
this show is Circus, know it will be the
less attractive the old, we'll the young boys and
girls For this reason next Saturday promises be
GALA DAY
There will be demand for shoes for the whole
family hats for the and girls, parasos
breas handkcrchiefs ribbons and of other little
things that only and dry goods people think
Of and better place buy them than Brough
tons And let this remind you that Broughton sells al
everything needul for the enjoyment of life, show
days well as other days.
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Decatur.

JEFF Childs, of Covert, was in town n
few days last week.
Sellie Eckenberger has gone to Gull
Lake To work for +. l.. Hawks.
Hiram Lee has taken the contract of
sprinkling the streets this summer.
There will be game of ball between
Decatur and Kalamazoo next Friday.
[Wherey ED.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Roberts and chill
dren, of Dowagiac, spent Sunday with
l.. A. Roberts
Decatur grange conferred first and
second degrees on Mrs. j. III. futile,
Miss Gertie Parkhrust, Miss Bertha
Shcrrod and Miss Nellie Wakeman.
Special meeting next Saturday for the
purpose of comforting more degrees.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-05-01

Fred Jacobs visited his parents last
week.
Dan Steele, of Kalkaskie, is calling on
old friends here.
Henry Mower lost valuable brood
mare "A few days ago.
That new Eureka windmill Of A.
Bryant's looms up finely, and Bert sits
i'm the shade To see il work
Mrs. Denton is having an addition
built To her house. Chas. Halbert is
building it, which insures good job.
Grandma Smith is no more. After a
few days of sickness she passed peace
fully away, strong in the faith of IA bright
hereafter. She was 81 years of age.
Rev. Iounglove conducted the funeral
services at the school house, and the re-
mains were inferred in our cemetery.
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Drive Wells.

Drive Wells.
Charles II. Scott desires to inform the
people of Van Buren, County, that he repairs
pumps of all kinds and puts down drive
wells. Twelve years experience. Leave
orders at the store of Dunning d Billsborrow.
Paw Paw. l644
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-05-01

OF the nineteenth century, can truly be said
of Papillon extract of fax Skin Cure.
Thousands testify to its wonderful curative
powers in seemingly hopeless cases of Ecze-
ma, Salt Rheum, Erysipelas and every kind
of skin disease. Mr.. o. p. Algier of Hart
ford, Ohio, tried everything be heard of or
saw recommended, and suffered five years
with Eczema until he found Papilon Skin
Cure. which cured him. Large bottles 81 90
at Bartram & Millington's Drug Store.
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$780,
Season Of 1880
Bay Wilkes!

Son Of the mighty George Wilkes, the greatest
horse aud sire that ever lived. having sired 40 colts
with records from 80 To 2:l3; forty with records
better than 2:25 fourteen with records better than
2:20. / have concluded TO allow Bay Wilkes TO
make the season of 1889 at the low fee of $4,000
IA of what his services should command. Mares
not proving in fos in 1889 be returned free in
1890. The Bay Wilkes youngsters that have already
been dropped this spring are the finest looking lot
of colts ever saw. You breed to Bay Wilkes and
you will make mistake.
BAY WILKES will make the season of 1889 at
the subscribers barn in Paw Paw. For circulars
and extended pedigree, write to or call on
76tf THOS. WEIGH.
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