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New-York tribune., 1891-02-21
NAMES OF THE " MEN AND WoMEy' on A FAN

Another milestone the road OF "Men and Women at
Procors Twcnty.thrd Street Theatre was passed last
NIGHT when the play was presented for the 150h tmc In
hc nrcsencc Of a large audience. The souvenir which
was distributed was exceedingly handsome and quite
unloue IL was fan composed OF sixteen strip, Of
ccluod each bearing fac-simile OF the autograph
OF one OF the actors in the play and the name Of his
mart The strips forming sides OF the fan when
closed bore inscriptions setting forth the occasion Of its
presentation. All the lettering in gold. The fan
wa, tied the end with knot OF ribbon and was neosed
In a pastebCard box. Notice Is already given OF the
performance Of the piece which will take place on
March -.
New-York tribune., 1891-02-21
MR.. CLEVELAND'S ALLEGED WITHDRAWAL
THE STORY NOT SERIOUSLY BELIEVED IN WASH
INGTON-NR WmTNFY'S DENIAL

Washington Feb. 90 (Speciall.-The statement which
rot abroad here to-day. that Mr. Cleveland had def
nitely decided not to accept Presidential nomination
in 1892 was received generally about The Capitol
with incredulity and goodnatured amusement. The
report did not from particularly friendly
TO Mr. Cleveland and, of course. the anti Cleveland
men seized upon the story with great eagerness Mr..
CevelandS closest friends in Congress, however, knew
nothing of any purpose on his part to decline the
nomination, and did not believe the statement.
Mr.. Tracey, of Newl ork il appears, had personal
letter from Mr. Cleveland within four DAYS. No ref
made in 1t 10 purpose on the part OF the
writer withdraw from the field Of Presidential pos
sbilities although the character Of the letter gives
opportunity for such an avowal. on that subject Mr..
Cleveland said merely that If majority Of his party
was opposed to him he standing In no ones wav.
This might have indicated indifference as TO the
result but II certainly gave indication Of purpose
TO place himself out of The reach Of nomination.
Mr.. Tracey said that while he did not know posi-
lively that the story not true, he did not believe
It. He said he did not think that Mr.. Cleveland was
al all eager for the nomination. but felt positive that
he woud not decline the nomination If it were Offered
to him. some time ago. Mr. Tracey said Mr o Cleve,
choice but his friends pointed out 10 him that his duty
would be TO obey the command, Of his party and he
had agreed not to withdraw his name. but let the
Ex-sccetary Whitney, being asked about the story
that he had a letter from Mr.. Cleveland declining 10
be candidate in ~: SAID The story Is without any
foundation of truth whatever"
at his home, 30. SID Nddison-avc Mr. Cleveland
read the Washington dispatch carefully and remarked
IL is entirely untrue 80 far as am acquainted with
any facts in connection with 1t. believe II to he
a mere newspaper stnsation'
Whitney, aS has been asserted ~ asked the reporter
NO, do not" emphatically replied the cA-fresi-
Mr.. Cleveland declined to define his position in
gard to the Democratic National Convention OF 1902
New-York tribune., 1891-02-21
PosTMAsTERs NOMINATED.

Washington, Feb. 20.Tho President has today sent
to the Senate the nominations of the following post
masters:
VcivOnt-ChaIlcs A. Mont SOmery, West Randolph.
Massachusetis-s A. Steyen,. South Gardner.
New -YOrk-Jon l. Platt. POughckep>ic. Pcnnsyl
vania-F. Howard Armstrong, Plymouth, Isaac liurk,
Sayrc. Oho-o. ID. Cowdcn GallpOlis. Michigan
ogden TOmlnsOn, PlanwcII; Hiram f. Hardy, Big
Rapids. MimnesOta-.Ohn VI. Farmer. Lc Seur: George
Baird. Austin. lllinuis-Mary Mclaughlin. Lake For
est: Elmer f.. Fitch Gava. NchraskaI Edward What
comb. Friend: Alexander Lavcrty, Ashland. Kansas
William A. Brock. Bcllcvillc: Jacob s0tlcr. Weing
ton. North Dak0ta-Elmcr ]. Smith. Mayville, Olln
:. Anderson. lIillSbOrO New McXicO-Charlcs +.
Ieicham, SOcOrTO
New-York tribune., 1891-02-21
GENERAL SHERMIN'S RELIGIOUS BELIEF

WHAT MR.. p. TEcUMsEH SHERMAN SAYS ABOUT
IT.
From an interview in The Evening World Feb. 13.
My father is not Roman Catholic, and never mas
been neither has any of the family claimed tat
he has convert. but some OF the fahiiy WHO
are of that faith thought IL well - nave q priest
called In and extreme JUNCTION administered
AND WHAT TIE REV. THOMAS f. SHERMAN SAYS
ABOUT 1T.
From an interview in The Evening World. Feb. 10.
MY father WAS baptized in the Catholic Church.
married in the Catholic Church and attended the Cath-
Ollie Church until the outbreak Of the Cvll war since
that time my father has not been cominuhicant: Dnt
he always said to me, II there Il any true rcHsoh
il IS the Catholic religion
New-York tribune., 1891-02-21
SOME MEAN OLD BAcHELOR's YARN.
From The Lewiston Journal.

From The Lewiston JOurnai.
At one of the teachers Institutes held a few years
ago IN Name, rule was In force that whoever eh-
tered the morning session late should pause at tho
door and Iecte u passage Of scripture. quotation
from some poet. other expression OF an idea, Tor
the edhcatOn OF those present at the session There
present n the SESSION a pl1in nttle old mao
lnapproprated blessings believe they call them
nOw Who was cOninui sayin- and doing inap-
prOpriate things II seemed u come natural 10 her.
She "a late morning was this "unappropriated
blessing" and pausing the threshold She eectrhed
those within by remarking sauvey, . love those
that love me and those Who s@@E me early shzu
lind MAJ
New-York tribune., 1891-02-21
orr,rrRs or 4 REPUBLICAN, CLUB.

The bushes, Mems Republican ORGANIZATION oi oho
Iyth Assembly District met thursday evening at No.
s1 Nonroe,t and elected the following officers President
William Stonebrck fr.t Ncrpredent. Thanas Monahan;
second vice president Hugh Wilson treasurer Leopoid
Newman secretary Henry J. Lynch financial secretary
A. Kothschd sergcant-starms william Murphy dele'
o,te 10 Executive Committee Michael f. Whelan.
New-York tribune., 1891-02-21
GERMAN REPUBLICANS CHOOSE OFFICERS.

The German Republican Central Committee had .
crowded meeting night their headquarters, No. II
ST. Marks Place, these officers for 1891 were
elected: President Charles A. Fammer hrst vre-pres'
dent Franc, Fiche, second yceprcsient L. LspesehMe
TREASURER A. SchaTcl; retarics, Joseph +. Muehina
and Paul Schmil1la; srccantat-arms Martin Mnderger;
executive committee: otto H0cS, chairman Messrs.
Kriclcr Kalrer Hentch, Papke, Muhlihg' LehrbergeF
Drekcr Eckernan Greenberg, Altman, Mduer spring.
Ncwlsnd Urban. Ucnkrl, Scholer streh' Keseh"eoer'
rtlstv Keen, Machamer Fr!ed,am and Broun
The COMMITTEES adopted resolutions OF regret at the deaths
of General Sherman Admiral Porter ana Mr.. Window
New-York tribune., 1891-02-21
THE CHARGES AGAINST MR.. BEATTY.

Washington, Feb. 2O.-Jamcs Beatty nominated by
the President as United States Judge for Idaho, and
whose nomination has been opposed by the Idaho
senators on the ground that he was connected with
the Clagett faction in the Legislature which sought 10
reverse the action OF that body in the election OF
senator Dshois and to replace him by Mr. Caget,
New-York tribune., 1891-02-21
CAPTAIN HENRY {. DEARBORN.

Captain Henry G. aTborn recently commanding Vessels
or IN. Pacific Mail steamship Company died at Tacoma,
wash on Wednesday. CAPTAIN Dearborn was extremely
popular ana commanded succes-cy the steamships ore
qonlan Great ie bc. China Coima, city OF sydney ana
CITY II P.kng covering period OF twenty yeas IN
tie service Of the pauy. Hc sai'cd between san
Fnnci,co and port, In Australia and China. lie LETT tho
ca about two years ago. and into business in Tacoma
lie wa, nfiy.our Yeas Cld and was born in East
Pittston.
New-York tribune., 1891-02-21
SILVER PURCHASES BY TIE TREASURY.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2O.-The amount OF silver offered
for sale to the Treasury Department to-day was
1O5s 600 and Me amount purchased S51 COO ounces.
as follows 81 800 at $O.0s0, I2l 900 ounces
AT 90 800 ounces at 5000 1S 900 900 ounces at
40 90 ID 10000 ounces at SO.o01, 100 900 ounces
AZ 80 00i5 200 900 ounces at S0.092, $4,000 ounces
al 90 O0ni.
New-York tribune., 1891-02-21
AnnI SrIlIEICuER.

Adolph Schechcr. Recorder 1f Union Hill, " j. dled
ON Thursday night his home In that town from pulmonary
trouble lie was born Ia Alsac"-Lorrane In 1911 ahd
,,d in IN, German army Later n, l the French
amy He wa, also IN thr Crmcan lie spoke seven
or eight languages, aad once Interpreter a. the
Jefferson Market Police Court in this city.
New-York tribune., 1891-02-21
TRIBUNE PAGES

is s5 degrees 32 minutes and SO seconds at point In
Southern Indiana little west Of south Of Groensburg,
the county seat of Decatur County, and twenty miles
aaSt NJ Columhus
New-York tribune., 1891-02-21
EONDS REDEEMED.

Washington, Feb. 20.-Thc amount OF 4 1-o per cent
bonds redeemed to-day $l2, 900, making the total
TO date Sl1 ,O9S, 500.
New-York tribune., 1891-02-21

mttse OF the Senate Committee the Judiciary tls
morning to defend himself against the charges pre-
ferred against him.
New-York tribune., 1891-02-21
FoURTHcLAss PosTMAsrEEs APPOINTED.

Washington, Feb 2O.-Fourth-class postmasters were
apponted as follows l.. Il. Boyer, Ramey, Penn. :;
t. q. Nesbitt. Spring Lake Beach, y. j. and Mrs
l. Haskell, Zylonite, Mass.
New-York tribune., 1891-02-21

A SAMPLE OF IDAHO LEGISLATION
Washington. Feb. o0-Senator-cect DUBOIS, oI
Idaho has received from the Secretary oi state oi
New-York tribune., 1891-02-21

THE CENTRE OF POPULATION OF THE COUNTRY.
Washington, Feb. 20.-The superintendent OF the
Census has prepared bulletin giving the centre OF
populaton Of the United States. The exact latitude
of the centre for the present census year Is gwen as
so degrees IL minutes and SO seconds the longitude
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-08-06
THE CATOCTIN CLARION
Church Directory.

Reformed Churcll-Rev. G. A, Whitmore
nas or. Weekly Lectures Tuesday evening.
Meeting of Ladies' Aid Society every second
Wednesday evening. Regular services by
appointment from the pulpit.
Lutheran Church-Rev. j. H. Barb, pas
tor. Services, Sunday 10 4. NJ. and $50 p.
NJ. Sunday School, q P. NJ. Prayer Meet
ing, Wednesday, 6.45 p. M
Moravian Church, (Mcchanicstown) Rev.
T.. W. Herbst Pastor. Preaching every Sun,
,'ay, alternating morning and evening"
l'rayer Meeting every Friday evening Sun
day School O'Clock, a. m.
Moravlan Church (Gaccham) Rev. r. w.
Herbst, Pastor.
Preaching every Sunday, alternating NOR,
ming and evening.
Mite Society every Monday evening.
PRAYER Meeting every Wednesday evening.
United Brethren Church-Mite Society
Second and Fourth "Wednesday
Sunday School 3 p. NJ.
PRAYER Meeting every Thursday evening
Regular Services by appointment" from the
Culpit.
Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. j..
F.F. Gray Pastor. Services every alternate
Sunday ut 10 A. NJ. Sunday School a. NJ.
Prayer Meeting every Thursday evening at Z
p. NJ.
United Brethren Church-Rev A. N.
Horn, Pastor. Services every alternate
Sunday at 3 p. m. Sunday School every
Sunday at 2p. m. Prayer Meeting every
Thursday evening at Up ~.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-08-06
No. | 6.

came echolng up from the very heart OF
the engine!
"Thank God for that second cry"
fairly sobbed, as it floated up.
Then I sprang away and down. Ed
lay insensible on the arm of the crank,
as if the engine had stopped In pity and
held him out to US. lie had tainted
with pain only, for the sprained elbow
had been broken. How he escaped,
heaven only knows.
Now this is the curious part of my
story. Less than year after, when
she was cold and lying at the docks
without pound Of steam, that engine
killed this same engineer. 1t must haYe
been in the middle of the night. What
he was doing down IN her no one knows.
A list by cargo and tide must haye
moved the machinery half a turn and
crushed him.
Ed B. says that engines have
souls, but seafaring men cherish queer
notions.-Nc10 York Press.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-08-06
The Book Trust Knocked Out.
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-08-06
TNACTS! FACTS! FACTS!
UNCLAIMED MONEY AND ESTATES.

Money and Estates awaiting distribution
among absent heirs.
1t is an undoubted, interesting and lmpor-
tant fact, that during recent years the num-
her OF properties ana sums Of money awaiting
distribution among missing heirs and legatecs
are rapidly on the increase. Recognizing this
fact, have for some years past engaged to II
limited extent in the investigation of such
matters, in which have lad great success.
I, therefore, offer my services to those who
believe that they are entitled to participate in
the distribution of money or estates. All
correspondence confidential. No charge
unless successful. Call on or address r. A.
RACER Ofiice-Corner Second and Court
Streets, Frederick, Md. p. .. Box-173
jan 90 Gm
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-08-06

Father of eleven daughters (prowling
about with lighted lamp)-"There's
one of the girls that hash come in yet.
Mother of same-'I think you are
mistaken, William. They're all up
stairs
4 know what I'm talking about, Eliz.
abeth. There's only ten wads of gum
on the back of this bureau.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-08-06

"Rastus, you are charged with steal
ing Mr.. Browns lawn mower. Have
you lawyer
"No, sah l didn't realize huff off
de sale oh dat mower, ledge. to hire
counsel"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-08-06
The Art TOnSOrial

ND Il. AMOS LUCAS,
(oi Long Branch
Having arrived at 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. viii be in his shop at all
times.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-08-06

Will be found in Office next door to John
Roots store at all times except on days men
toned below.
The following appointments will be
promptly kept
EMMITSBURG-On Friday of each week
at EmmItt House.
WOLFSVlLLE-Thc Third Wednesday OF
each month
ELLERTON & HARMONY--On Thurs.
day following the Third Wednesday OIL
each month.
June 10, SO
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-08-06
He Got The Dollar.

A strapplng young man sat in the
Erie depot across the Hudson the other
day waiting for the tram. lie had
twelve scyth stones on a bundle on his
right hand, I. cuckoo clock in box on
his lett. AS he was looking around the
waiting room he gave sudden start.
Then he rose up and walked over to a
tlashily dressed man about forty years
old, whom any one would haye spotted
as fakir, and asked
Don't you travel around with tooth
powder?'
No, sir, was the sharp reply.
Wasn't you up in Elizabeth last
fall p
No, SIR
Yes you was, and I'll bet on 1t
You are the same darned Teller, and I
know 1t.
Sir! What does this mean ? de-
manded the other.
1t means that I was in Elizabeth last
fall and bought box OF your tooth
powder You changed five dollar
bill, and darn my hide if you didn't
horn, swaggle me out of dollarl
Sir =
No use, old fellow l knowed ye the
mint got eyes on we. Same big dia.
mond pin-same red necktie-same
nose bumped up in the middle like a
circus camel I want that dollar =
This is outrageous I'll call police.
man shouted the fakr.
Call and be darnei to ye, but III
lick We first! You either come down
with that dollar or Ill wallop We till
ye can't holler p
Look here, cried the other in much
mlder tones, you are mistaken. 1t was
my cousin who was in Elizabeth. He
is dead now
Then I'll take it out Of you!
He Is dead. as l remarked, and rath-
er than have any blot resting on his
fair escutcheon l will pay you the dol
lar
That's all right !! I don't know any
thing about 'scutchens, but I've got to
have that dollar or pull hair I've been
lookln for your hump backed nose all
over the face of the earth. And I've
laid awake nights thlnkin' how Id
make we hollar like an Injun if l ever
got my paws on ye!
He was given dollar, and the fakir
diappeared at once, and the young man
explained to them about HIM
I'm almost sorry he give up SO soon.
l was just achin' clean dom to my toes
to lick him all over Il 80 acre lot.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-08-06
ID A. RACER
LATE COUNTY SURVEYOR FOR FREDERICK
COUNTY.

Offers his professional services to those
DESTROYS OF having surveys neatly and accu-
ratcly made Abstracts oftitle from HAS to
the present tinle) made when desired. lnfor-
nation in general concerning lands in this
county furnished upon application. Histor-
cal and Genealogical Investigations spec
alty.
Office-Cor. Second and Court SITS,
Lock Box 173, Frederick, Md.
Jan 80 Gun
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-08-06

Queen Victoria now rules popula-
ton of 367 900, 0OO-a greater number
of people than ever acknowledged the
sovereignty of any other one person IN
either ancient or modern times.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-08-06

A man who jumped overheard to
save his vile. has explained the affair
satisfactorily to his friends. 1t seems
she had good deal of jewelry about
her person.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-08-06
Gu ANCE OF TIME,
WESTERN MARYLAND R ROAD.

m.; 7Szss CO z ssss
YJNO take effect on June 14th. 1901.
TRAINS GOING WEST.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-08-06

Maud-The men OF the presnt day
seem to be very fragile.
Jack-Why do you say 80!
Maud-Because they seldom fall in
love without getting broke.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-08-06
P A 7 { N 7 s
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FIRE INSURANCE.
Frell'k White, Agent,
Mechanicstown. Md.
FOR THE

MU r IA L FIR E.
Insurance Company OF Carroll County, Md,
established 1870. All persons desiring to IN
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ing in person at my office In Mechanicstown
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reinsurance in said Companies.
FRED'K WHITE.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-20
PROBATE COURT
The Usual Grist Of Business Disposed of Yes
terday.

The Usual Grist Of Business Disposed of Yes
terday.
Estate of Martin Brizen hearing on ac-
count and petition for distribution; de-
cree of due and legal notice to creditors
made and account allowed
Estate of John Snlder; petition for
order to shorten time for sale of real estate
granted as prayed for.
Estate of John w. Price; administrator
ordered to close estates.
Estate of Alex. Hill; case continued for
thirty days.
Estate Of Sylvester B. Brown; return
of commissioners in petition heretofore
continued was confirmed
Estate of e. Middlemas; administrator
ordered to close estate.
Estate of John Ballmike, case dismissed.
Estate of Andrew Harvey, petition for
probate of will heard, and the same ad
mitted. j. @. Harvey appointed executor
and bond fixed at $500.
Estate of Peter Holen, notice to creditors
ordered published.
Estate of Jacob r. Butterfield, case dis
missed
Estate of Ann Longstroth, hearing of
account set for Dec. 80, 1891.
Estate of Matilda Counsel, bond of ad-
ministrator for $500 approved. Appraisers
appointed and notice TO creditors ordered
published.
Estate of Ebenezer Brown, hearing of
account set for Dec. 30, 1891
Estate ana guardianship of Winfred b.
Conrad, a minor. Guardians bond for
s., 600 approved
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-20

Corey is the individual whom Comm s.
sioner Pratt recently fired bodily from his
Office.
E. P. Mahoney paid $40 for using profane
language.
P. L. Quist was assessed the same
amount for an assault and battery.
Charles Smith, who was arrested by
Hugh Glenn on Friday for stealing three
bolts OF cloth from Champney's store On
Main street, was arraigned and pleaded
otguilty. His examination was set for
Monday.
John Miller, charged with robbery, was
discharged, there being no evidence what
ever against him.
Peter Bunker and e. Armstroff, two
plain DRINKS, were find So each.
j. d. Pitt, the alleged theosophist who is
charged with assaulting saloon keeper
with a knife. was sent to the county for
inquiry as to his mental condition.
An intoxicated Individual named Burton
was arrested by Officer Yocum last even
ing for driving off with another mans
buggy. Burton claims that he was acting
under instructions of the owner of the rig.