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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-02-19
DISSY

Certainly there Is not even in the
canons of the Rocky Mountains or on
the vast rolling prairies of the north
west, more absolutely lonely spot than
that on which stood the Cranberry
Greek telegraph cabin Of the Buffalo
and Mississippi River Railroad. 1t was
located right IN the heart of the dense
forests Of Putnam county, Ohio. and is,
even to day, mi es removed from hab.
itation of any kind, to say nothing
about towns and villages.
A good many freight trains pass the
cabin each day; but they usually rattle
by Cranberry Greek without stopping,
though once IN Il great while it Is found
necessary to hold the local or Il sec.
tion of Il freight train for orders. The
cabin itself was an old box Car, set at
the side of the track and painted a
bright red so that the engineers might
see it a long distance off. 1t was parti
toned into two compartments, one end
being the office and the other end the
"boudoir' of Joe Denman, the operator.
Some eight or nine years ago, on a
Sunday afternoon, in the summer time
Joe took his arm chair out and planted
it between the cabin and the track
Then he planted himself in the chair,
tilted it back against the red wall of nls
cabin, and commenced to read the
weekly paper which Ben Bolton, the
conductor of the "local," always left at
Cranberry Greek on each recurring
Saturday evening.
For a man who could not cross his
legs (Joe only had one, having lost the
other when he WAS IL brakeman) our
friend made himself us comfortable as
possible and, rs it was a pleasant
enough day, Joe Denman was fairly
we'll contented and happy. Inside the
cabin could be heard the ceaseless
"click cllcketty y.c.ick' Of the little ham.
mer on the telegraph table, us messages
flew over the circuit Of wire that in
cluded Cranberry Creek.
But Joe was such an old timer with
The "ticker' that he could read and
even whistle and talk. when there was
anyone to talk to, and still answer very
promptly when called by the train DIS
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-02-19
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received very warmly by a sEeriff's
posse. Dissy did not wave the white
light, either; for she told her story to
the engineer and conductor, who left
couple of men to keep the child compa'
ny until Joe should return.
Well, Dissy is now at one Of the best
seminaries in Ohio, and is no expense
whatever. to Joe Denman; for she is.
generously carel for by the directors of
the Atlantic and Pacific Express Com
pany. And, if Dlssy does not shine be.
fore the world as Grace Darling or a
Molle Stark, she has the satisfaction of
knowing that under very trying CIR
curtstances she did her duty. And
what girl or boy either, could 10 more ?
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-02-19

had been dropped off the train at
small station in Nebraska, and the train
had been gone about ten minutes when
young man rode up and called out to
the Landlord, who WAS also station agent
and telegraph OPERATOR:
Has the train passed =
She has > was the reply.
Did you get telegram from me to
hold it here till | came?
One from Smith from Pottsville.
That you?
Yes.
showed it to the conductor, and he
said you must be fresh to think he
could fool around here.
Said that did he: Saw it Was signed
Smith, Ell p?
Yes.
Went right on Just the same?
Yes.
Didn't even ask what Smith
No.
Didn't express amy anxiety, eh
Not the least.
"Well, gootl by.
Hold on bit. What's up?
Oh, nothing much. My name is
Smith, of Pottsvllle. | Was going to
marry the conductors daughter this
evening. Had to catch this train to
get down there, you know.
And there is no other train until after
midnight
That's all right. The supper will
be spread, the guests on hand, the
preacher there, the bride ready, and
III ride back home and get drunk OH
hard cider.
But man, l.
Oh, it's all right. When the con-
ductor comes up in the morning just
ask him if he knows Smith of Pottsvi|lc
and how the wedding went off last
night. Ta.ta, old chap, and you
needn't mind any wild eyed kilograms
which come whooping up the line ask
ing for my whereabouts.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-02-19
OFFICE --OSLRR BUILDING, Northwest corner
OF Church and Main Streets.
Church Directory.

Reformed Church-Rev. G. A, WhtmoIe
pas or Weekly Lectures Tuesday evening
Meeting of Ladies' Aid Society every second
Wednesday evening. Regular services by
appointment from tho pulpit.
Lutheran Church. Rev. J. H. Barb, pas
tor. Services, Sunday 10 A. NJ: and $50 r.
n. Sunday School, :. P. NJ. Prayer Meet
ing, Wednesday, GAS P. NJ.
Moravisn Church, (Mcchanics,own) Rev.
r. W. Hcrbst Pastor. Preaching every Sun
,ay, alternating morning and evening
raycr Meeting every Friday evening Sun
day School Q O'Clock, a. III.
Merav,an Church (Graccham) Rev. Il. W..
Herbst, Pastor.
Preaching every Sunday, alternating NOR
ling and evening.
Mite Society every Monday evening
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday evening.
United Brethren Church-Mite Society
Second and Fourth Wednesday
Sunday School 2 2. NJ.
Prayer Meeting every Thursday evening
Regular Services by appointment from the
Fulpt.
Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. j.
F. F. GRAY Pastor. Services every alternate
sunday at 10 A. NJ. Sunday School A. NJ.
rayer Meeting every Thursday evening at Z
r. NJ
United Brethren Church-Rcv g. J.
Rouiabush Pastor. Services every alternate
Sunday at 3 p. III. Sunday School every
Sunday at 2p. III. Prayer Meeting every
Thursday evening at 7p NJ.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-02-19
THE FLIGHT OF TIME.

(oam =. Stlnson IN Muuscy Ncckly.)
fused to know a little maid,
A blossom fair,
With eyes a laughing, brownish shade,
With lips that seemed for kisses M sde,
And finer than an old brocade
Her siken hair.
Her frowns and smiles she threw on ALL
Like an expert;
And, though but ten years old, aud small
Il host of courticrs she could call,
To hold her fan, her glove, or shawl,
The little tlirtl
used to be her willing slave,
All, happy lot!
She scoldcd, did misbchavc;
Then turned ut once ana quite f0rgayc,
B, cause she had some boon to crave,
The cunning tot
And we were just rs chummy then
As chums could be.
OFT do | remember when
She wished that | were only ten,
Because, she said, she hated men
All men but me
But time passed bv, and year by year
We both have aged.
Shes now eighteen, or very near,
A re-ning bell calm and severe;
Then, too, what makes it seem more queer
She is engaged.
Sometimes wonder if she thinks
Of days when she
Would sit in church and tip NE winks,
All no she's now frozen sphinx;
And she's engaged, the little mink,
Engaged to mei
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-02-19

IT you promise at all, take cara that
1t be 80 that nobody suffer by trusting
you.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-02-19
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4 PRESSING AFFAIR.

Blhhc Corydon sat at his case in chair
Which near that of Phyllis was placed +;
80 near that they shoulder to shoulder sat
There,
And his arm was encirclng her waist.
She listened while Curydon murmufr,t his
love,
And would gladly have listened till
Ettswn.
When the voice Of her ma was heard
shouting aboyc,
alley, Phyllis, has Corydon, gomez"
Then flush rose to Phyllis beautiful
brow
As she cried to her ma up the stair;
"IIe will 60 in moment, dear mother
(iust now
He's engaged in pressing affair"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-02-19

Let us be content in work to do the
thing we can. and presume to fret he
ho,ap It, little.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-02-19

No man is born into this world whose
work is not born with him.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-02-19

Wher woman begins to get as sweet
as sugar look ont for sand.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-02-19
M0NOCACY VALLEY ABROAD.

NEw TINE TASLE.-On' an ifttr Wed
rcsday Augu.t 29nd, 1897, trains on the Mo-
ocacv Valley Railroad will run rs follows:
Lcayc MtcIlanlcstown
7 4. NJ. II a. N. 6 50 p. NJ.
Leave Catoclin Furnaces,
e25 A. NJ. 3.15 u. NJ.
Tickets Tor sale at Meo!.unicstew VII by Mr..
Frank Hcs.on.
Local Freight will be delivered on all
ralns.
s. Schlcy, Pres. l.. X. Wacsche, Supt.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-09-28


The forced night marches Of Russian
troops across the Roumanian frontier
are possibly but an imitation of the
British picnic business at Mitylene, or
rathera Slight divergencein the moon
light excursion line; but they are suffi-
GENTLY realistic 70 have alarmed the
Roamanian Government, and led to a
counter demonstration of troops along
the ftoptier. skylarking is a silly
and risky practice, even where il fails
to eyentuate in more serious business.
Its consoling T. know that. though
There were not farms for one-half Of
the boomers who have rushed to the
\ Oklahoma country. there we're tip-top
corner lots form many Of them, and choice
lots between corners for more Of them.
and lots along the blocks d numerous
towns for any .numbel4of then. II IS
consoling % knew that Az the boom
ers who got hold1of TOWN lets can con
tinne for long time II eliiav the hope
that the selling price N ltbe lots viii
rise
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-09-28

Though Mrs. chauncey NJ. Depew
employs butler and three servants,
She is as absolutely the queen Of her
own home as her husband is the king
of after-dinner speakers. She does all
vthe shopping for her family, and pays
cash for each purchase, a plan that
cannot be improved upon.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-09-28

A Montreal newspaper man is on
trial for publishing the fact that Prince
George Of Wales, grandson Of the
Queen, got on big drunk and was ar
-rested and jailed while in Montreal a
year ago. That the newspaper told
the truth.is not exactly denied, but
because il was true and the editor told
the truth the royal family is all brok-
en- up.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-09-28

II every traveller on southwestern
railway carried arevolyer, knew how
to use it and would use it in the nick
Of time 70 blow the countenance off
anybody who molested him in car,
then il would be impossible for six
masked men to capture whole train.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-09-28

The German army is trying a new
kind Of bread, made Of wheat and rye
flour. The Emperor has tested it, and
sanctions its use; but owing to its be-
coming dry very quickly it has not
been received very favorably by the
soldiers.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-09-28

Sir Henry Wood, Of the British Roy
al Commission. says that tits the present
intention of the Commission to build at
the Columbian Exposition typical old
English manor, or hall, as the English
headquarters. He says, also, that an
exact reproduction Of shakespeare's
house at Standardization will be
built If the necessary space can be Sc
cured.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-09-28
nrs Ill communication -
THE WORLD,
MARTiNssuRc. " Va.

Eutered afshs T,oSfofgnt nf Mu,finsbtr0. q. Fa..
aHkfeDnd fiasA mutt ntuftef
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-09-28

For the year ending July the LIST the
dog tax in London amounted to over
one million Of dollars.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-09-28

September seems determined TO fight
il out on the summer line, if It takes all
autumn.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-09-28

The Panama Star aud Herald asserts
that work on the Nicaragua Canal has
been slackened, and that severaiof the
principal employees have been discharg
ed on account Of want Of funds. This
is probably shrewd move ON the part
Of the projectors Of the enterprise to
enlist the practical sympathy of the
coming Congress.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-09-28

Advertising rates furnished on application to
the Office.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-09-28

The Russian nobility are in compare
lively as wretched circumstances as the
peasantry. I'm October there will be
nearly 900 estates belonging to mobiles
sold by auction at the instance of the
state Bank that has loaned them money
on mortgages. The estates WINNING
far less than their mortgage value, on
account of the inability of Jews, for
eigners. or foreign syndicates to ac-
quire landed property.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-09-28
They offer TO Manufacturers desirable
Sites on either railroad, free title
in fee simple.
OFFICERS.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

JOHN E. BOYD. Martinsburg, w. Va.
H. H. BoYD, Martinsburg, W. Va.
HoN. J. H. GETTlNGER, Martinsburg.
DIR. J. c. CARTER, Martinsburg.
L.W. RoBINsoN, Martinsburg.
FRAMES. EMMERT, Martinsburg.
GEO. E. GAvER, Martinsburg.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-01-25

That old time burnt cork minstrelsy is still popular was demonstrated last night by the crowded house that greet. cd the Gorton minstrel troupe. Before the curtain went up every seat had been, taken, and the entertainment proved entirely satisfactory to the ap- precistive audience. The songs we'll sung, new and witty jokes were ex- pounded, all being without tinge of vulgarity, and the music was superb as rendered by the band, which is made out of artists throughout. The sextette clog, as rendered by Messrs. Welby, Pearl, Elliott Bros., Schroeder and Pearl was perhaps the hit of the evening and brought down the house. The dancing was first class, and in fact the entire performance was sparkling and enjoyable.-Anaconda (Montana,) Daily Standard, Octobes 30, 1890.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-01-25
Their Legality.

The following letter from tho Attor. ney General to the Territorial Auditor gives his opinion on the legality of warrants issued after January l, 1891.
 PHENIx, Arizona, Dec. 22, 1890. Hon. Thomas Hughes, Territorial Auditor: Sir:-You ask my opinion whether you ought to proceed to audit and allow valid claims against the Territory and allow warrants in pay ment thereof after January 1st, 1891 in cases where there shall not be funds iu the Territorial Treasury to pay such warrants upon presentation and l have the honor to reply as follows, to- wit: Yes I advise you to proceed in the same manner as you have hereto fore done and draw such warrants as are authorized by the statutes of the Territory making appropriations of the public moneys.
 Very Respectfully
 CLARK CHURCHILL,
 Attorney General.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-01-25
nnltv II & Marshal Frank

Deputy U. s. Marshal Frank Porter of San Carlos, who is in Tucson states that the Indians who murdered ran h. CT Smith near Fort Bowie last Friday, are the remnant of Geronimo's band the 32 who left the reservation in 1885. MT. Porter states that he is acquainted with some of the gang, and that among them are Nadal Matches for mer sergeant, and Massy former scout. There are about eight of them and they have been living in Mexico since their desertion, where their fam- lilies are. Some of the parties are mere boys. Part of them are Chiricahuas and part of them of the Warm Spring tribe, Massy is the Indian who jump ed off the train in Missouri and re- turend. Kid is probably not with them.-Citizen.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-01-25
Is it Norma?
CLARK CHURCHILL,
 Attorney General.

The pupils at the Normal school seem to be under concern of mind in regard to the proper method of plant ing and irrigating trees and shrubs in the school grounds. The board of di- rectors have instructed the gardener to go and learn wisdom of the gardener at the Capitol grounds; but the Nor mai gardener thinks the Capitol man is an abno formal gardener because he wants to irrigate at the roots in stead of by flooding the surface of the ground. One gardener wants trees planted en masse, the other says it's bad taste. The professors should separate these Kilkenny cats and throw the light of their own wisdom on the irrigating problem. At the entrance to the grounds are to be planted four banana trees; seen ted myrtle will be planted for hedges and native grasses and cacti are to find place.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-01-25
Live Stock Sanitary Com.


 The annual meeting of the Terri torial Live Stock Commission of Ari- zona convened at Phrnix on Saturday last, there being present Isaac N. Town, chairman, of Pima county i; William c. Barnes, member from Apache county; J. V. Vickers, member from Cochise county and Dr. A. J. Chandler, secretary and veterinary surgeon. At Saturdays and Mondays meeting the detail and general busi- ness of the Commission were con- sidered, and it was decided to ask to have the law amended 50 as to better provide for economical and effective protection of animals. The reduction of salary of the secretary and veteri- nary surgeon was carefully consider ed. At the final meeting held at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning the salary of the secretary and veterinary surgeon was reduced to $1,200 per annum.- Republican.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-01-25
R0T I.
That is the Vulgar But Correct
 Name for it.

A dispatch has been sent out from Los Angeles which reads as follows
 "A dispatch was received at Head- quarters of the Department of Arizona today from Lieutena t Clark in com mand of detachment of troops and Indi, n scouts in pursuit of the band of Apaches who killed Chiquito Smith three days ago at Morse's Canyon just North of the Mexican Border.
 The horses that the Indians were obliged to abandon, have been found on the trail. The trail is fresh, and unless snow interferes, the Indians will be captured.
 The trail shows there were three In- dians in the party, and they are rene gades from Mexico, whither the trail leads. The army authorities here claim that the treaty with Mexico should be so amended as to permit United States troops to cross the bor- der. AS it now is, they can cross only when in close proximity to hostile In. dians and must return immediately on losing the trail.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-01-25
Look SOuth.

The city of Galveston will celebrate in fitting style the appropriation re- gently made for deep harbor at that port. It will begin on the 5th of February and last till the tenth. The name of the affair will be the Mardi Gras and interstate trade display. Special floats in the Mardi Gras will re- present the ten western states which find deep water at the gulf, their nearest port. Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico floats have been designed by western ar ist familiar with the country. During the festivities con gress of representative business men f om all sections of the west will be held. The purpose of this congress is to ask for such legislation by Congress as will be beneficial to the west. The new proposition of deep harbor meaus much for the southwest and Arizona should not be unrepresented on such an important occasion. We have looked too long to the east and north and west. It might be profit. able to turn our eyes to the south of
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-01-25

Cochise county is watered by the San Simon creek on the east, which stream rises in New Mexico, and runs Northwesterly through Cochise and into Graham county, and empties in- to the Gila river at Solomanville. The Sulphur Spring valley, running through the central portion of the county, heads in Graham county, the waters flowing southerly into Mexico and forming the head waters of the Sonora river, which empties into the Gulf of California.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-01-25

The supreme Court of North Caroli- na held, in the recent case of the state vs. Parker, that an act of the legisla- ture making the concurrence of nine members of grand jury necessary was not authorized by the Constitution of the state.
 The following points were decided by the Supreme Court of Indiana, in the recent case of Carnahan ct al. vs. Schwab ct. al.. viz: CD A deed. of as- signment, which purports on it's face to be for all of the insolvent's property and for the benefit of all of his credi- tors alike is not fraudulent in law. CD An insolvent debtor, acting in good faith, may prefer his creditors by exc cutting mortgages to secure bona fide debts at any time before executing a deed of assignment. (3) Whether a preference is fraudulent is ques- ton of fact and not of law.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-01-25
Our Boys al Phenix,
PHENIX, Jan 10th.

| hCNiAs Ooh <Otis ltcOs ED. PRoSPECToR.-The 18th legisla
 ture of the coming Stale Of Arizona
 has effected its organization and is
 now ready for business. As body
 the personel of both houses is com
 posed of a very highly intellectual ap-
 pearance and am sure from present
 appearances that when the bodies dis
 solve the people will be we'll pleased
 with their actions. The Governor
 read his message in joint session this
 morning and it was we'll received and
 proves that the ac'ing Governor is 8
 man of ability as the document is an able one. In the Council Cochise has no patronage, but in the House "well"
 they received their share. Judge Clark as speaker sits in his position with
 dignity and speak for him an honor able reer. MT, Jce Taylor occupies his former position and attends to the expressing and enrolling business and soon Cochise may be further honor ed by still another appointment in recognition of the work the democracy did at the last election. Captain Heyne is the warrior still, he says the only trouble will be with him he will have no one to fight, as it would net be fair to jump on the other side when their members are 50 small. Messrs Dunbar, Burr and Tevis will see well to the interest of COchise County. The third House is organized and we'll officered. The old staGers look on
 with wistiul eye recognizing the fact that "every dog has lis day.. hey have had theis and now give way to younger material and men of advanced ideas in accordance with the times. They do demur some when they look back and bring to recollection the place they met in while the capi-. tol was at Prescott and compare it with the place the present body has to meet in. They had no rolling and high backed chairs, the furniture was common indeed compared with that furnished for this body and no wonder the chairs used to get tired and their occupants slide out to the nearest saloon to give the chairs a chance to rest and they themselves to refresh the inner man so they could perform the arduous duties for the magnificent sum of four dollars per day. F.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-01-25
Out of Joint.

There are many contradictions by the residents of the lower Sulphur Spring valley of the report made by Lieut.. Hornbrook to the comman- der of the department, General McCook. The two men who went with the Lieut.. as scouts after the kill ing of Bridges and Robinson state that they went eighteen miles with the Lieutenant. They were three days making eighteen miles. The trail was fresh when they left it and the next day or the fourth day out the troops returned. They went to 8 mescal ranch before returning and got pretty we'll loaded with mescal juice, after which they came up to Halls ranch and camped. They used up his fence posts and adobe moulds to build fire. with which to cook. The troops are getting to be looked upon down there as more of a nuis- ance than the hostiles.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-01-25

Word has been received at Hermo- sillo from the city of Mexico that the concession to Willard Richards in aid to the construction of the railroad from Nacosari to the boundary line has been granted and needs but the en- dorsement of the Mexican congress which cOnvenes next March to com plete it's final touch. This is the road which is proposed to traverse the Sul- phur Spring valley to Wilcox.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-01-25

The Yuma Times says B. F. Whit mer, of Fresno, was there few days last week. He sin the employ of the Southern Pacific Company. He says the raisin growers about Fresno are much interested in the capabilities of this county for raisin making and as soon as it is demonstrated beyond a doubt that good grapes can be grown and made into first quality raisins, many people from California will come here to go into the business. This season will see quite number of boxes of raisins put up in this county, enough at least to satisfy our Califor- mia friends that our section is all right for that product.