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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09
To lSe y Good NeighbOr.

To be a really good neighbor demands
the possession of many excellent quail
ties-tact, temper, discernment and
consideration for other peoples feelings;
and, if we possess all, or some OF these
qualities, inn,lmcrable and never end
ing are the benefits we may confer on
each other, and u great deal Of pleasure
will be the result. But because we are
neighbors We need not necessarily be
close friends. We may he friendly
enough to enjoy the pleasure OF doing
them little kindnesses and receiving the
same in return.
Being kindly disposed to all by no
means implies that our house is to be
open from morning till night to visitors.
The typically good natured person, who
is at every ones beck and call, is likely
to be greatly imposed upon and to
please no one really; one must be able
to say NO" and to decline being made
use Of by every one. New York Ledger.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09
Drugs In the Stable.

Drugs IN the StoDie.
The extent to which drugs arc used
grAtuitously and without pathological
cause by INSCRIPTIONS grooms is a
matter for sur,Dise rather than for di-
rect evidence; but many OF our readers
may recall the alteration for good or bad
in the condition Of their horses which
has become apparent before long upon
q casual change of groolns- where one
predecessor or successor, rs the case
may be, has indulged in this prac-
tice OF useless drugging and the other
has ahstaincd from it. Hunters for
which no day seemed too long year
ago now stop" and give out half way
in AL ordinary run, and chance fences
at which they used to rise freely; or
phaeton horses sweat profusely ut the
end OF u quarter of al hour ut eight
miles OH hour. with tho thermometer
only temperate.
When such symptoms disclose them
selves the master may begin to suspect
that something is wrong, and TINT AN
timony is superseding the brush and
currycu,nb in his stables II direct
accusation does not elicit confession
and promise of reformation he will
do we'll to give notice and to look out
Aor new servant before tho health of
his stable is ruined. The drug thus ad-
ministered for this special purpose be-
gins to lose its former efficacy after re-
,eated doses; the groom then probably
increases the dose, and perhaps before
long some valuable animal is hopelcssly
ruined in health, if not absolutely
poisoned and taken to the kn;ckcrs -
London Field.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09
Hard ON tlIe Cook.

Sometimes hotel man will encounter
a refinement of sarcasm that pierces
even Ills blunt4d sensibilities. A pub
lie man who was in the city not long
ago is noted for his information and
good taste in gastronolnic matters
The landlord was smiling an afable
greeting when the guest emerged from
the dining room. but tho latter merely
INQUIRED whether he could have mes
senger boy summoned.
''Ccrtainly," was the reply.
Gan right, End when he comes tell
him to 60 over to the Blank hotel and
get me q poterhouse steak. "--Wash-
ington Post.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09
CHANCE AND CHANGE.

Thssgh dull and dark thsskies, what boots do
spair7
IT'S but tho naomoot. which will soon be o'ss;
The morrows dawn may bo - bright and fAir
A. though the clouds were past forevsr
more.
Nor bo thou over3oyous II tho day
Is glad nnd bright. and Mature hath her face
Enwroathed In smiles; the morrow may be
gray,
And lesdeu clouds come driving ON apaoc.
Darkness TO light, and Light 70 darkness yields;
Night unto day, and day again To night;
Zen wtile tho cloud shades hover DER the
fields,
Triumphant through them bursts the SUMS
glad Light
SO It's with lifo Be not too much cast down
II darkness rests upon thee. nor clatc
II bright bs all thy pathway; eznile and frown
Fit swiftly DER the countenSnce Of Fate.
And that thy mirror is. She frowns on those
Who weakly murrnur and who fear tho
strife;
But srnilcs on him who mocks at al her blows,
And hravcly bears him through this chang
ing life.
-Exchanxc.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09
Mechancshwn Frederick County, Maryland Thursday July 1881.
THE OCOWE DWARfS.
Yhsy Arc Even Moro Dimisntive Than
Those Described by Stanley.

Ssssy Arc Eve. Moro Dims.rtive Than
Those Described by Stanley.
At meeting of the Paris Geograph-
ical society letter WAS read from NJ.
Paul Cralnpel, the explorer of the
Ogowe basin, giving an account OF the
Bayagas, a diminutive people who in
habit the great forests extending to the
north of the Ogowe and are probably
nearly related to the Wambuttis de-
scribed by Stanley.
The Bayagas live scattered among
the M'fangs, to whom their relation is
one of semi servitude. When Mfang
chief becomes powerful enough he sur
rounds himself with band Of these
"Bohemians" of the forest. They be-
come his hunters and ivory seekers. In
return he supplies them with manioc
and bananas Changing their places
of abode every four or five days, the
Bayagas are not able to cultivate the
soil.
They are great hunterA TIE ele-
phant IS their principal game, their sole
weapon Of attack being very sharp
two edged spear about s 10 feet in
length. Physically there il a great
contrast between the Bayagas and tile
Mfangs. Tie former are dwarfs CON-
pared with the latter, whose height IS
often from 5 feet Q inches to feet II
inches or more. The average height of
the Bayagas is 4 feet inches. They
are stout we'll proportioned and MUS
cular. The color of their skin is a yell
lowish brown.
What strikes the observer most at
first sight are the prominence Of the
superciliary arches, the great thickness
of eyebrows, which are continuous, and
the projection of the cheek bones. The
neck is very short, the head set into
the shoulders, chest broad and we'll de-
veioped, the arm strong and wrist
stout. the legs crooked. The dominat-
ing characteristic Of their physiognomy
is all expression Of feax.
The traveller had not much oppof-
tunity of studying the women. He
noticed, however, tho mutilntion OF
their ears, the lobe of which is pierced
by pieces of wood or ivory, and in this
way is gradually enlarged until it
touches the shoulder. The Bayagaa,
although polyga,nists, do not initiate
their neighbors or masters, among
whom large number of wives is con-
Idered to be the greatest evidence Of
wealth.
Among the Bayagas there is pau
city of married women, owing largely
to the family organization, which tends
to prevent marriages. A man has often
only one wife; the chief two or three.
The family is 'patri;uchM." The chief
(the patriarch) lives with his children
ard grandchildren; sometimes, but
rarely, one Of his brothers joins the
community, which never contains any
but blood relations.
4 young Bayaga when married stays
with his wifc's family, and ho only has
the right to return to his original com
munity and remove his wife thithcr
when he has q son, and when that son
has killed an elephant. The son al
ways remains with his mothers group
to replace her. A Baya2ga woman never
marries any one of another tribe. Their
language is utterly incomprellensible
to stranger. even to the Mfanss.
London Times.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09
Machinery Eun by Foot Power.

a mechanical power has been in
vented by Mr. William Riley Hunter, Of
Alton, Ia, which is intended to run
any light machinery by foot power,
such US buzz saws, scroll saws, lathes,
etc, and consists OF u min frame car
ryiny main shaft on which is mounted
y Gy wheel, carrying belt adapted to
convey power to saw mandrel or
lathe head adjusted at top of frame.
Two friction clutches are on said shaft,
o rope passing over two idle pulleys at
top of frame, thence over and several
times around the perpheries Of said
clutches, the ends of rope being fast
encd to trcadles. by sitting upon the
seat and operating the treadIes in the
usual way with the feet the machine is
put in motion. New York Telegram.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09
Where Flowerv Look Hest.

"oOtO FlOWOEt SAOk h00Ss
There is no place where flowers show
to such advantage as in the home. The
flowers and plants should be placed in
their proper shading so rs to produce
the best effect. Never overcrowd in
floral decorations. This is very inpor-
tant. The most popular way of deco
rating the home consists in placing
beautiful foliage plants in different
shades of green in corners on small
stands and etageres. Flowers are used
with long stems and their OWE foliage,
put in cases. A very neat thing is &
small number of miniature vases and
cut class bowls, placed on little tables
and filled with different colored carna-
tions, lilies of the valley, lnignonette or
other seasonable flowers Each speci-
men should he set by itself. This pro-
d,ces all exceedingly pretty effect.
The freplaces should be we'll filed
with potted plants, such as ferns and
variegated foliage plants. Over pict-
ures and doors neat effect is obtained
by draping long trailing ferns and pa
sion vines in bloom. To keep noIser
fresh Us long rs possible bo sure to Gu,
little OF tho stem each day. A hard
crust forms ON the cad Of the stem
which prevents the water from ascend
ing, and this should be cut away cac),
day. A little charcoal in the water il
which the flowers stand will sweetcn
them and keep them fresh longer.-C.
T.. klunder in ladies Home Journal.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09
,rFicE. .-USI .ER BUILDING, Northwest corner
OF Church and Main Streets.
Church Directory.

Re{ormed Churcll-Rev. G. A, WhtmoIe
,.x or, Weekly Lectures Tuesday evening:
Meeting of Ladies' Aid Society every second
Wednesday, evening. Regular services by
appointment from the pulpit.
Lutheran Churcll-Rev. ]. H. Barb, pas
tor Services. Sunday 10 A. NJ. and $50 Z.
N Sunday School, 9. p. NJ. Prayer Meet
ing, Wednesday, 845 P. NJ
Morayian Church, (Iechanicstown) Rev.
y. W. Herbst Pastor. Preaching every sun
.ay, alternating morning and evening
l'rayer Meeting every Friday evening sun
day School 9 O'Clock, a. H.
Morav,an Church (Graccham) Rev. Il. ".
Hcrbst Pastor.
Preaching every Sunday, alternating NOR
hing and evening.
Mite Society every Monday evening.
PRAYER Meeting every Wednesday evening.
United Brethren Church-Mite Soriety
Second and Fourth Wednesday
Sunday School ?. NJ.
PRAYER Meeting every Thursday evening
Regular Services by appointment from 'he
fulpit. ~.
Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. J.
F.F. GRAY Pastor. Services every alternate
Sunday 1t 10 A. NJ Sunday School A. NJ.
Prayer Meeting every Thursday evening at
p. N. =
United Brethren Church-Rev A. N.
Horn, Pastor. Services every alterna'r
SUNDAY at 3 y. m. Sunday School every
Sunday at 2p III. Prayer Meeting every
Thursday evening at 7p NJ.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09
A Guiding Rule.

Fix this in your mind rs the guiding
principle Of all right, practical labor,
and source of oil healthful life energy
that your art is to DO the praise OF
something you love. 1t may be only
the praise of Il shell or Il stone; it may
be the praise of a hero; it may be the
ns,ise Of God. Your rank rs 4 living
creature is determined by the height
and breadth Of your love: but be you
small or great, what healthy art is pos
siblc to you must be the expression OF
your true delight in Il real thing better
than your art-Ruskih
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09
1No EIxsr vism OF Childhood.

Theru Is something very pathetic
about the heroism of childhood, where
we mean by hcWism something Of real
ly independent daring and presence of
mind, something beyond mere steadfast
tr,lstfulness which Is q sense natural to
childhood. The inquest held before
DIR. Macdonald, NJ. p. coroner fer
northeast London, on Henry Ja,nIs
Bristow, aged eight years, illustrates
precisely what we mean. Mrs. Bristow,
who lives at Wathamstow, Lad left
this little boy alone in the room with u
younger sister Of only three years OF
age In order to SO on an errand. She
returned before 6 o'clock to find that
the little girl had climbed ON chair to
reach small paraffine lamp, and had
upset it over her clothes, which Il
course caught lre at once.
The boy Immediately torr t,eIn Of
her, and laid her upon the bed, but in
lifting her on the bed his own clothes
caught fire, and it took the child u hong
time to tear them of. At last he su5-
ceeded, but not till he was SO ser,CsLly
hurt that, though taken at once to a
hospital, ho died within a week from
the result of the injuries. His little Sis
ter's life he had succeeded in saving;
at least she was said to be doing we'll at
tho time OF the inquest on her brother.
Tho coroner very justly spoke "f the
boy rs quite little hero, and nc was
a hero in precisely the sense in w,'ich it
seems to us that the word, rs applied
to child of eight, carries profound
patl,os with it, because it implies a
presence Of Isind, u promptitude Of pur-
pose, a self command and fortitude and
steadfastness which are usually quite
beyond cllild's imagination, much less
its practical achievement - London
Spectator.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09
JNACTS! FACTS! FACTS!
UNCLAIMED MONEY AND Estates.

Money and Estates awaiting distribution
among absent heirs.
1t is an nndonbted interesting. and lmpor.
tant fact that during recent years the mum.
Der OF properties ana sums of money awaiting
distribution among missing heirs and legatccs
are rapidly on the increase. Recognizing this
fact, have for some years past engaged to a
limited extent in the investigation of such
matters. in which have lad great success.
I, therefore, offer my services to thnsc who
believe that they are entitled to participate in
the distribution of money ur estates. All
correspondence confidential. No charge
unless successful. Call on or address r. A.
RACER Office-Corncr Second and Court
Streets, Frederick. Md. p. o. BoX-l7A
jan 80 8m
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09

Charles I.ouvier, a carpenter of Paris,
found it child's play to roll tin basin
between his fingers into a cylinder. On
one occasion he carried off soldier Oh
guard who had gone to sleep in the
sentry box, and deposited both box
and soldier Oh a low churchyard wall
eios4 hv
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09
The Art TOIlxOri,al
MIR. AMOS LUCAS,

(ot Long Branch
Having arrived ut the conclusion tl,.t the
columns Of the CLARION nrc 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 tonsoral.
RAZORS AND A CLEAN
SHAVE
Il the motto of this enterprising artist, and
by strict attention to huisncss can't help
hut please all. Will he IN his shop at all
times.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09

When a newly welded pair com
mcncc life in Il home of their own, it is
customary to issue ''at home" cards. for
\ few afternoons or evenings at no dis
tant date, unless the marriage occurs
In early summer, when these informal
receptions are deferred until tho au-
tumn. Only such persons are invited
as the young people choose to keep as
friends or perhaps only those whom
they afford to retain
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09

The scents commonly used by lncn
arc Opoponax, Jockey Club and Eau
de Chypre. Men use u great deal OF
scent nowadays. Roxana was the
favorite scent of Charles ii. 1t is a
very pleasant bouquet. l had almost
forgotten to mention the Smokers
pastik
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09

Stoves should be kept in dry place
when not in use. Stove pipe tiues and
elbows must be well cared for, or they
will rust out in single season. If
there is no dry place for them, they
should be we'll rubbed over with tallow
or other grease, which will do much to
keep them in good condition.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09
Laughing Gnss>

Aunty-Did the dentist give you:
laughing gas?
Little Girl--Yes1n.
"Didn't it make you feel like laugh
ihg" ...
''Yes'in-after tn tooth was out:"@
Good News.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09
The MtansnaHekoe.

Tho Winnemuckee is q beautiful lake
lying just east of the Sierra Nevada
mountains. 1t is famous for its salmon
or wine colored fish, the term ''wiilnee"
signifying in the old Indian, wine col
ond" or tinged with color. Winnee "
the aboriginal name of Il river in South
Carolina its waters 80 darkly tinged
that it is now commonly called tile
Black river.-Detroit Free Press.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09

Will be found in Office next door to John
Roots store at Ill times except on lavs men
toned below.
The following appointments will be
promptly kept
EMMITSBUR,i-On Friday Of each week
at Enmltt House
WOLFSVILLE-The Third Wednesday of
each month.
ELLERTON g. HARMONY--On Thurs
day following the Third "Wednesday OF
each month.
June TO- 'si
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09

A report on electric lighting of trains
n Germany leads to the conclusion
that such lighting must be independent
of tile locomotive, and that it must be
OH the accumulation system
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09
EARLY Punctuation.

Teacher-Freddy Fangle, you may
tell US about the antediluvian period:
Freddy-The antediluvian period is
the full stop that the food brought on
the world. West Shore.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09
ID A. RACER
LATE COUNTY SURVEYOR FOR FREDERICK
COUNTY.

Offers his professional services to those
lcsirous OF having surveys neatly and accu'
ra,ely made. Abstracts of title from l74S to
the present time) made when desired. lnfor-
nation in general, concerning lands in this
county furnished upon application. Histor.
ical and Genealogical Investigations spec
iAlty.
Ofice-Cor. Second and Court Sis.,
Lock Box l73, Frederick, MI.
Jan 20 6m
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09

1t is ono proof of the power of Chris
tianity upon modern life that animals
receive more humane treatment ut our
hands than formerly. Queen Elizabeth
with her maids of honor delighted to
see u bear torn to pieces by dogs, but
if an American maltreats a horse or cat
lie can be heavily punished for il '
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09
P 4 7 { N 7 s

Curtnts, Re issues and Trade Marks secured
aud all other patent causes in the Patent Of
flee and before the Courts promptly and care
fully attended to.
tpon receipt Of motel or sketch Of incent'on
m1kx careful eross,n ation, and adu,se as to
ateatab1ity Froe of Charge
FEES MODERATE, and I make NO
CHARGE UNLESS PATENT IS SECUR.
I'D. Information, advice and SPECIAL rele'
y ccs sent on application
J X LlTTELL, Washington, D, T.
NtrlT = y ton, nfio"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-09
EMMITSBURG RAILROAD.
MONOCACY VA EY ABROAD.

New TINE TAsLE-On an .fter Wed.
nesday August 2sud, 1887, trains on the Mo-
nocacv Valley Railroad will run as follows:
Leaye; Mechamcstown
7A.M. II A. NJ 655 p. NJ.
Leave Catoc,in Furnsces,
S25 A. NJ. Sl5 p. Nj.
Tickets Tor sale at MechanicstCwn by MIR.
Frank Hcs>on.
Local Freight will be delivered on all
rains.
s. Schey, Pres. l.. r. Wacsche, Supt
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1891-10-03

both cigars and claret, though offered
him by his employer in his most graz
cious manner. 1t is to the credit of
the great capitalist that when his sec
rotary told him he never used tobac-
co or liquor, he answered, 81 honor
you for it, young man."
The name of this remarkable Chi
cagoan is Jerome Raymond. He is
now the private secretary of Bishop
Thoburn, and is making a trip around
the world. AT the same time is study
ing for his degree in the university,
being permitted to substitute French
and Sanskrit for some other studies
that he would have taken if he were
here.
He was my stenographer, on and
off, two years; and think most high
Iy of him. 1t seemed to me l could
not do a greater service than to tell
you his simple story.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1891-10-03
A Wonder Worker.

Mr.. Frank Huffman, a young man
of Burlington, Ohio, states that he
had been under the care of two prom
inent physicians, and used their treat
ment until he was not able to get
around. They pronounced his case
to be consumption and incurable. He
was persuaded to try DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs,
Colds, and at that time was not able
to walk across the street without rest
ing. He found before he had used
half Of a dollar bottle, that he was
much better; he continued to use
it and is today enjoying good health.
If you have any Throat, Lung or
Chest trouble try it. We guarantee
satisfaction. Trial bottles free at
Ritchey q Bostick's Drug Store.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1891-10-03
Bad Company.

A young lady of sixteen, who had
been piously brought up, was invited
to party at which certain persons of
undisguised infdel sentiments were
expected to be present. Her father
objected to her going.
81 know, papa" she said, "that
they speak against the Bible and
against Jesus! but you can be quite
sure they will do me no harm. l
can't help that; but shall not allow
them to affect me in the least"
"My child" said her father invent
ing an excuse for the sudden request,
"my work can't be interrupted; l
have need of coal; will you be kind
enough to fetch me one?"
"Do you want live coal, papa?"
"No,one that is dead, burned out"
The coal was brought. The young
lady had brought it in her hand.
"Didn't it burn you my child ?
asked the father.
"Why, no, papa: How could it?
It's dead"
ooh, papa, how black my fingers
are! | must 90 and wash them"
"Wait moment, Flossie; here is a
little lesson for you while you are
washing them. 1t is this: 'Compan-
ionship with the wicked and world.
ly may not necessarily burn you and
destroy you, but it will certainly
soil YOU Remember all your life
time what the apostle says: Evil
communications corrupt good man.
ners.'"