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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-16
Testing Il Trunk.

A slir faced man with graveyard
cough was inspecting some trunks in
front of Grand street store the other
day, when the proprietor of the store
appeared and asked:
Hooking for trunk, sir 2
"Yes.'
"IIere's the best four dollar trunk
eyer made, and I'm the only one that
sells them less than fye dollars"
mo good" replied the pale faced
man with sorrowfnl shake of the
head. One Of these trunks wouldn t
stand the journey from here to Pough-
keepsle."
"What! III warrant them to 60
around the world! Take hold Of one
and bang it about and convince your
self"
"Do you give me leave to wtestle
with one II
"Of course I do Fake right held. ="
The man with graveyard cough
drew in q full breath, called out ::
"Sche. neck .ta-day,' as if warning a
carload Of passengers, and then reached
for the trunk. "Rip!" went one of the
handles i-p went the other, and as he
stood it on end and upset it and Topped
it back again one hinge busted loose
and the cover split in two. With a
twist of the wrist he gave it a slam bang
which completed the wreck, and with
bow to the trurkman he joined the
crowd and disappeared.
Upon nay soul p gasped the propri.
etor as he viewed the ruins, ''but | made
I, big mistake in HIM! He's a baggage
master instead of dying traveller. -
~ Y. World.
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}$elttt }|o*tru.
At Rest.

Poor girl!
Fold her hands, cross her feet,
Leave her to her slumber sweet:
She hath earned it well.
Every day for many years
Cause had she for bitter tears,
And they daily fell.
See the hollows in her check,
Marks of woe she could not speak;
Sec her sunkcn eye.
Worn and wasted is her frame,
None too soon her slumOcr came;
Touch her tenderly.
Hard as iron was her fate;
Life for her was desolate, .
Full of yearnings vain.
Sympathy and loving care
Fell not to poor Mary's share,
Wake her not again.
All she trust, d faithless proved,
Every creature that she loyed
Shortly changed, or died.
Good it ls for her to rest,
Seldom, sure, was human breast
More severely tried.
Often has she slept before,
Dreaming woe was hers no more,
Life and sorrow past;
But from such delusiye sleep
Ever more she woke to weep
Peace is hers ut last.
Poor girl!
Trueand tender hearted once:
Hand it was that death alone
Comfort had for her.
Fold her hands, cross her feet,
Lny her, robed all white and sweet,
In the sepulchrc.
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JNACTS! FACTS! FACTS!
UNCLAIMED MONEY AND ESTATES.

Money and Estates awaiting distribution
among absent heirs.
1t is an undoubted, interesting, and impor.
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 a
limited extent in the Investigation OF such
matters, in which have lad great success.
/, 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 Il. A..
RACER Oflcc-Corner Second and Court
Streets, Frederick, Md. p. o. Box-173.
jan 20 6m
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Mr.. BOWSER'S TONIC.

One of Mr.. Bowsers hobbies is the
family medicine chest. ana the quack
who wants to get his money has only
to 60 to HIM with spring tonic, win.
ter porous plaster, fall liver. pad or n
every day cure for rheumatism. There
is at this moment, in closet set apart
in the Bowser mansion for that purpose,
more cures tor coughs. colds. influenza,
hay. fever, catarrh, toothache, rheuma
tism, consumption. torpid liver, neu.
ralgia, Aatulency, general decline, yel.
low foyer. small pox, cholera morbus
and pneumonia, than any New York
hospital could use in month.
Mrs. Bowser hasn seen all this stuff
come in the house without protest, but
protests have not been Of the least avail.
At the first word of reproach Mr.. Bow
ser would turn on her with:
Mrs. Bowser, how many doctors and
drug stores are there in this country.
4 don't know.
OF course you don't. 1t isn't your
business to know. / do know, however
and I'll tell you that there are oyer g.
100000 doctors-one to about every 80
of our population. just think of that !
There are also nearly 100000 drug
stores, each one supported by about 40
such people as you are
'Well!' she asked.
Well, it must follow that there is
mighty little sense among average peo.
pie to run to doctor every time any
thing gets out of kiltcr.-Tblnk of the
money thrown away"
But nothing ever ails any of us but
a headache, she protested.
No ; Of course not. But why not :?
Simply because I'm prudent and far
seeing man. I lock the stable before
the horse is stolen.-In other words,
during the FIVE years we have been mar
rled have saved liz from at least so
fits of sickness, each of which would
have cost at least $50 In CASH
Well have you been getting anything
to day 2 she asked. If so you might
as we'll throw it out Of the window, for
we don't need it,
Don't need it, Mrs. Bowser, don't
need it 2 he echoed, as he stood up and
waved a paper package aloft. But we
do need 1t, all of us need vt, nesd it
bad. Do you know what season Of the
year this is?'
OF course. it's spring.
Well, what takes place i'll the spling"
Various things
Yes, and one OF them is sort of
collapse Of the physical system. We
lose flesh. We are spleeny. We are
bilious and subject to chills. We are
in Just that state to inyite fever to
seize upon us, and IN nine cases out OF
ten it would be fatal. 1t is prudent to
tone up the system, or to have a tuner
al in the house p ..,,..
What have you got there 2 she
asked, avoiding direct answer to his
question.
Roots, Mrs. Bowser, roots. Nature
furnished man all the medicine needed
when it caused root to grow in the same
sal. he treads. Here is burdock, sassa.
fras, sarsaparilla, sweetbud, blackberry
and two or three other kinds, each Il
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will be found in Office next door to John
Roots store ut all times except on days men
toned below.
The following appointments will be
promptly kept
EMMITSBURG-On Friday of each week
at Emmltt House.
WOLFSVILLE-Thc Third Wednesday of
each month.
ELLERTON & HARMONY Thurs
/. day following the Third Wednesday or
each month,
June 10, So ..... ...
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The Art TOnsOrial

(ot 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 he in his shop at all
times.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-16
FIRE INSURANCE.
Fred'k White, Agent,
Mechanicstown. Md.
FOR THE

NUT UAL FIR E
Insurance Company OF Carroll County, Md,
established 1870. All persons desiring to IN
sure their property from loss by fire, by call
ing in person at my Office IN Mechanicstown
or by writing to me can ascertain the charges
and any information they desire III reference
reinsurance in said Companies.
FRED'K WHITE.
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ID A. RACER,
IL.
LATE COUNTY SURVEYOR FOR FREDERICK
COUNTY.

Offers his professional services to those
dcsrous OF having surveys neatly and accu
rately made. Abstracts of title from 114S tt
the present time) made when desired. lnfor
nation in general, concerning lands in thi:
county furnished upon application. Histor
ical and Genealogical investigations spec
lalty.
/. Otficc-Cor. Second and Court SITS,
Lock Box 173, Frederick, Md
Jan 90 Gm
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A DiRttu0liOn.

Miss Bluebiud-May read this book,
mammal 1t is very popular.
Mrs. Blueblud-No, my dear. It may
be popular, but it has not yet become
fashionable. -Munsey's Weekly.
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EMMITSBURG RAILROAD.
MONOCACY VALLEY RAILROAD.
Daily Except Sunday

New TINE TAsLE.-On an ,fter Wed.
ucsolay August 22nd, 1887, trains on the Mo-
nocacy Valley Railroad will run as follows
Leayc Mechanlestown
"a II 4. NJ. 6.55 2. NJ. :"
Leave Catoctin Furnaces,
e.25 A. NJ. 315 p. M.
Tickets tor sale at .Mechanicstown by Mr..
Frank lIessOn. o..
Local Freight will be delivered on all
irainS.
S. Scl1ey, Pres. l.. r. Wacsche, Supt
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P A T E N T s 7,

Cnoeots, Re- issues and I'ratie Norris secured
and all other patent causes in the Patent Of-
flee and before the Courts promptly and care.
fully attended to.
Upon receipt Of nsodeI or sketch Of inoenton
makc careful examination, and adosse as to
atentnbaity Free of Charge
FEES MODERATE, and make NO
CIIARGE UNLESS PATENT is SECUR-
ED. Information, advice and special refe-
ices sent on application ..t4
Il LlTTELL, Washington, Dc ::
NcAr J. > Latent Office.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-07-16
TOWN PROPERTY
PRIVATE SALE.

The Undersigned offer at Private Sale
their property on Church-st., Mechanicstown
1t will be sold on easy terms. For price and
terms apply at The CLARION OFFICE, or
address the owners.
Il. J.. BAKER 4 co.
8R S. Charles Street.
nollltf RALIIM ORE, Nh.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-20
COMPLETE LITHoGRAPHIC PLANT.
New Departure That Will Greatly Bene


The Lowman & Hanford Stationery and Print
ing Company have decided to add to their estab-
lishment a complete engraving and photographic
plant. They have placed orders in the East for
the latest improved and best machinery known
to the trade. and will be prepared TO do any
kind OF work that may be required in that
branch OF work.
They have employed number OF competent
artists, who will arrive some time this week and
devote their entire time and attention TO this
work. The reputation of the company is such
as to warrant the belief that they will turn out
nothing but the best work.
This new departure OF the Lowman & Hanford
company is OF considerable Importance. For
years the business community of Seattle and
the district Immediately tributary has used tens
OF thousands of dollars worth of just such work
as the company proposes to do. These orders
have hitherto gone abroad, and the money in
payment has gone to the engravers OF other
communities. The work being as well done, the
public will naturally prefer TO patroni1e home
institution. This will keep a vast quantity Of
money at homo, and this is always for the gen
eral good of home commerce. Another advan
tage will be in the ease of examining proof here
and of dispatch in the filling of orders. From
every point of view this movement of the Low
man & Hanford company is an advantageous
one for Seattle
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-20
UNION WATER WORKS
Proposed Sale of the Plant to
the City.
THE TERMS OF THE TRANSFER.
Interview Between the Company's Di-
recters and Representatives
OF the City.

Negotiations between the board OF public
works, on behalf OF the city. and Mr.. ID. T.
Denny, on behalf of the Union Water Company,
have been proceeding in desultory way for
some time. Yesterday they arrived at COM
mon basis, and If the city council sanctions the
bargain IL wiz soon be concluded
An interview took place yesterday afternoon
at which Commissioner George III. Hebron and
superintendent Chalk received from Messrs
Denny, McCoombs and Bryan definite pro-
posal to sell the entire plant of the Union water
works to the city for 1880. OF this amount,
$4,000 represents a mortgage at per cent and
the remainder is to be paid the company direct
The plant includes one Dow pump with a ca
pacity Of 1880 600 gallons day and one Knowles
pump, which has seen some service. The gross
receipts average 5000 a month
The proposition will be embodied in a report
to be submitted to the board OF public works at
its meeting today.
Mr.. Denny, referring to the plant last night,
said I'VE have about fourteen miles OF pipe,
from two-inch pipe up to twelve inches, and we
have two large tanks, but the city takes only
one of the tanks, that furnished by the spring
gravity system on Caller street. Our Dow pumps
compound duplex one-a magnificent water
engine. 1t alone cost us S. go in San Francisco,
to say nothing of the numerous and heavy ex-
penses which were incidental. The city pro-
poses to take only the spring gravity system, for
we have really two systems.
"The only real estate included in the bargain
consists of the two lots where the tank is. so as
to include the water supply of that system.
The pumps will probably be removed to Lake
Washington, where they have need OF more
pumps, our gravity system, of course, not re-
Quiring any pumping"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-20
STATE BOARD OF TRADE.
Washington to he Thoroughly AdseI
tised i'm the East

The monthly meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the State Board of Trade was held
yesterday afternoon in their rooms in the Cham
Der OF Commerce building. President G. V
Calhoun, of Ia Common, and Messrs. J. F. Eshel-
man, Seattle; ". 7. Clark, San de Fuca; s B.
Conover, Port Townsend A. L. Partridge Che
halls, and Percy W. Rochester, Seattle, treasurer
were present. Secretary W. f. Rupert presented
articles that he had secured upon various topics
showing up the resources and industries of the
state, written by leading men eonyersant with
each department which, while not completely
covering the ground that the board has in view.
will make good basis TO work upon when thew
issue their large pamphlet. These articles were
written specially for this work. in response IN
their request, and treat upon all the resources
and manufacturing industries of the state. also
suggestions on the various fields for labor and
capital.
Arrangements are being made to first publish
these articles separately in series of smaller
pamphlets, printing al edition OF 1000 or 20.
ec, the first of which, general article, will
be handed over 70 the printer this week
They also propose TO start in immediately and
advertise Washington throughout the East, cali.
ing attention TO the fact that these PAMPHLETS
can be had upon application.
The printing and advertising committee. com.
posed o. MessrS Partridge. Eshelmau and Rn.
pert, meet this morning TO perfect the ulan al
advertising and revise the various articles be
fore placing them in the hands of the printer
Letters were read from number of boards III
trade and county commissioners Throughout,
the state rendering assistance in the work of ths
stste board and Joining their ranks, in SONS
cases placing a supply OF advertising matte,
prepared by the yarions towns at their dis
posal. This was received with pleasure, and
other organizations not vet heard from are
urged TO contribute supply Of any pamphlete1
matter that they may have prspared. BY tbs
distribution OF these pamphlets every section O,
the state viii have individual representation.
The committee made especial reference 10 the
hearty cooperation given By the press through.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-20
AMUsEMENTs.
Carrington Grand Opera.


The renowned prima donna, Nine. Abbis Car
rington. supported by a very strong grand opera
company, begins o short engagement OF two
nights at the Seattle opcra-house on Friday
evening, May %, when Bales celebrated opera
"Rose of Castillo" will be produced, and on Sat
urday evening iOunods Faust" will be pre-
sentcd, Miss Darlington as Marguerite. OF
Miss Carrington's rendition of this great opera
the New Orleans Times Democrat said: 1.-The
recollection of such artists as Patti, Nilsson and
GeIster in the role, being still fresh in the
memories of all habitues of the opera, placed
Nine. Darlington at great disadvantage, but
the jewel song was perfectly given, and with
more briliiancy than heard here before, in fact
her rendition Of the role was uniformly cor
rect"
Nine. Darlington has excellent company.
The tenore robusto, George W. Traverner, was
brought to this country from England, where
he was singing with great success His recep-
ton thus far has reached our highest expecta-
lions, and his manly bearing and noble voice
cannot fail TO please an exacting public.
The best record we can give Mr.. TTayerner is
the many great companies and artists with
which he has been CO. seted in Europe aud
America as the leading tenor.
The Carl Rosa Grand opera Company, Eng
land the National Grand Opera Company, Eng
land the strakoseh Grand Opera Conpas =
America and Canads she {. D. hess ssrand
Opera Company, !. aIerlea ana Mexico; the
American esa1d Opera Company, America and
cane1s
The other principals of the company are all
weiiknown artists whf have been connected
with the best operate organizations OF America
and Europe
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-20
THE OPIUM CRUISER HALCYON.
She Landed Her Cargo in Hawaii and
VIII Probably Stop at Victoria.

PoRT TOWNSEND, May 19.-Especial. THE Gus
toms officials have about made up their minds
that the schooner Halcyon will land in Victoria
without any opium on board. That the noted
smugger was filled with the contraband drug
when she left Yokohama there is no doubt. In
fact, her owner admits that her cargo at Ameri-
can valuation, duty paid, was worth over $780,
600. Butevery dollars worth of the stuff is now
believed 70 have been taken ashore on the
Hawaiian islands. Opium is worth from SEQ to
$40 pound in the Hawaiian islands, while 1t is
worth not over SIS pound here. The revenue
cutter Wolcott has been ont looking for the
Halcyon, but there is little doubt that the willy
little sinuggler was too shrcwd for her pursuers.
tits more than probable, however, that she will
be seized at Victoria for irregular traffic, she
has nopapers claiming to sail under the Ameri-
can flag. She may be taken on this side for the
same reason.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-20
MARTIAL LAW IN HAITI.
President Hippolyte Crushing Con-
spiracy of Legitime's Adherents.

NEW YORK, May 1o.-Martial law has been
proclaimed in Port au Prince Armed soldiers
patcol the streets night and day, and no one is
allowed to enter or leave the city without pass
port The Haitian capital is literally in state
OF seige and the cause of this condition OF
affairs is the agitation caused by the supporters
oil General Legitime, the deposed president
This news is contained in letters received by
merchants engaged in the Haitian trade in New
York. 1t Is also announced that the minister OF
finance and foreign affairs in President Hippo
lyte's cabinet resigned, though no ex-
planatian of his conduct is given.
The report OF an attempt made on the
life OF President Hippolyte is absolutely
denied. The exact date on which martial law
was proclaimed in the Haitian capital is not
given: for months, though, it was said, support
ers OF Legitime have been actively engaged in
stirring up feeling against the present admins
tration. The deposed president, who is now So
journing i'll Jamaica, has, 10 Is said, been Tegu-
larly posted in the work of his secret emssaries.
President Hippolyte, however, has not been
mapping, and he is now determined to nip the
threatened uprising in the bud and at the same
time, If possible, bring the guilty to justice
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-20
cordrax,s New Theater.

"May Blossom by the Cordray stock COM
pany. was well received last night by an I'M
usually large and appreciative audience. Mr..
w. A. Whitecar, in the role of Steve Harland,
the young fisherman, was extremely good. Miss
Laura Alberta, while very excellent as May
Blossom, is better suited to stronger parts
something with more force than that of the
loving but almost broken-hearted wife who
discovers her husbands treachery. Mr.. Lorimer
tombstone, as Richard Ashcroft. does an I'M
usually strong bit of acting in the third act,
where he discovers that the woman he loves is
the wife of another. Mr.. Jean Weiner deserves
especial credit for the manner in which he
assumes the part of the faithful servant. The
rest of the cast is unusually well filled. That
the play has met with the approval of theater-
goers is proven by the increasing size of the
audience each night The auditorium perform
ance Ia unusually fine. Ladies' and children's
matinee today Mt / 80 O'clock
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-20
Building Permits.

The following permits to build were issued
yesterday
Dan Mahony, repair one-story frame, lot 8,
block 5, Maynards addition, S..
Junius Rochester, two-story frame, on Roches-
ter's addition, lot 3, block l, Washington place,
40x32x20 feet, s., 900.
Junius Rochester, two-story frame, lot 8, block
4, Washington place, 40x32x20 feet, s., 500
NJ. b. Phelan, one-story frame, west side OF
West street, between Pine and Pike, 45x20xl9
feet, 1915.
A. ]. Grover frame building on lot Z, block IL,
A. A. Denny's addition, $40.
J. +. Lord, three-stOry frame dwelling, lot 2,
block l., North Seattle addition, 40x22x2i feet,
$500.
NJ II. Young, two-story frame, lot 5, block 10,
McAlin's addition. A4x26x26 feet, 600
p. J. Pratt, lot i5 block IS, OF Edes d Knights
addition, 10x20xS feet, $780,