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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-14
COL. JONES IN LUCK.
No Captures Genuine Porpoiso Snake,
Such az Few Others Have Seen.

Ho Captures a Genuine Porpoiso Snake,
Such az Few Others Have Seen.
Col. J. B. Jones was fishing on the
banks of Redfoot creek, Tennessee,
having left his boat to escape the hot
sun, and had hardly thrown his line
out into the water when he saw a dark
object rapidly approaching the surface.
At first the genial colonel thought it an
alligator of unusual size but on closer
observation discovered it to be an enor-
nous creeping serpent. When this
huge monster was within few yards
of him Col. Jones gathered some stones
about the size of goose eggs and struck
it several times in succession, and,
strange to say, the blows did not ap-
pear to worry his snakesllip to any
great degree, as it never once left the
surface of the water. but continued un-
concerned ut slow pace up stream.
Col. Jones Immediately seized his rod
and line and scampered hastily to his
boat. 1t was only q question of a few
minutes before he was in midwater and
in hot pursuit of the object, which was
soon ovcrtaken. When within close
proximity he noticed the huge reptile
seemed to be blind and apparently
harmless. Fearing an attack, however,
Col. Jones seized his rifle, and, taking
aim Mt his head, fired. The bullet
lodged in the collar bone and broke its
neck. There was slight movement OF
the tail, little slashing of wa .er, and
all was over, the monster floating down
stream.
Curious to learn the species OF this
peculiar reptile, Col Jones made lasso
from n stout rope which he had in the
boat and threw it around it's body, thus
enabling him to tow it ashore. A crit
ical examination developed the fact
he had captured monster snake never
before seen in this part of the country.
1t had head resembling long, fun.
mel shaped horn, the body being simi-
lar to small kegs Joined together. What
made matters more queer, each keg
seemed to have a bungho!c or outlet
(some of the queer knots being on the
sides and some on the top. Hauling
the tail on the bank, which was by no
means All easy task, he opened one of
the knots with a jack knife, and found
it to be full of clear, purified OIL
At this junctur Maj. Sam Hall, an
old sportsman, who has hunted all over
the world, came up and frantically
gestic,llating, he exclaimed, John,
your fortune is made" Further he
said it was a porpoie snake, and rare
specimen to be found thus far north
The oil in the kegs has since been found
to be pure unadulteratcd porpoise OIL
Twelve forty gallon barrels were filled.
The oll has been shipped to Pittsburg.
BY way Of explanation it should be
said to the inrrcdulous that this is
species of the snake family which OBJ
tains oil by plunging its sharp head into
the side of n purpose and draining every
drop of oil from its body.
The snake was fort three feet long,
and Col. Jones has the kegs and bungs
in his possession.-St Louis Globe
Democrat
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-14
CEAS. E. CASSELL.
EDITOR AND PUBLISHER OF
1HEGATOCTIN CLARION
OFFICE .-OSLER BUILDING, Northwest corner
nj Church ard Main Streets.
Church Directory.

Reformed Church q. \, Whitmoit
ras 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. II. Barb, pas.
tor. Services, Sunday 10 A. NJ and $50 T.
NJ. Sunday School, 9. P NJ. Prayer Meet
ing, Wednesday, Gas p. NJ.
Moravi,fH Church. (M"cl,anicstown| Rev
7. W. HcrbSt Pastor. Preaching every Sun
,ay, alternating morning and evening"
Irayer Meeting every Friday evening Sun
day School Q o'clock. a. m.
M"rav,an Church (Craccham) Rev. r. W.
l!crbst, Pastor.
Preaching every Sunday, alternating NOR.
Ling and evening.
Mite Society every Monday evening.
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday evening
United Brethren Churcl,-Mte Sociciy
Second and Fourth Wednesday
Sunday School 3 ?. NJ.
PRAYER Meeting every Thursday evening,
Regular Services by appointment from the
lrlpt.
Methodist Episcopal Church --Rrv. J.
+. r. Gray Pastor. Service. every alternate
Sunday at 10 4. NJ. Sunday School 8 A. NJ.
Prayer Meeting every Thursday evening st :
T. NJ.
United Brethren Church-Rev A. n.
Horn, Pastor. Services every alternate
Sunday at 8 p. III. Sunday School every
sundnv at 2p. IN. Prayer Meeting every
Thursday evening at Up M.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-14
A Curious Freak in y Stone,

One of the strangest lapidar;an freaks
that has ever come within the knowl-
edge OF diamond experts is at the Burns
hotel in Kimberly, South Africa. The
stone is in shape aud size like pigeon S
egg, of n dark brown color externally,
and at first sight Opaque. II viewed in
dark place, with candle or other light
so placed that the rays pass through
the stone before falling on the retina,
however, one sees distinctly the image
of a man from the waist upward.
Turning the pebble, he sees at another
point a woman's face, partly concealed
by heavy tresses, and yet, again, on
another portion of the surface being
applied to the eye, a moonlit cloud
sketch is clearly delineatcd.
The stone was found in q debris
wash up, and $50 have been refused for
it. A Mr.. Bergsma, a debris washer,
was the finder of the remarkable stone.
Jewellers Weekly.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-14
TNACTS, FACTS! FACTS!
UNCLAIMED MONEY AND Estates.

Money and Estates awaiting distribution
among absent heirs.
1t is an undoubtcd, interesting and lmpor-
tant fact, that during recent. years the num-
her ofproper,,es and sums ofmoney awaiting
distribution among missing heirs and legatccs
are rapidly on the increase, Recognizing this
fact, have for some years past engaged to n
limited extent in the investigation of such
matters, in which have lad great success.
l. 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 Offlcc-Corner Second and Court
Streets, Frederick. Md. p. o. Box-173.
jan 80 Gm
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-14
a Twirling Stone.

There has been discovered about half
mile west of the Bargytown ledges a
twirling stone of about five tons weight.
1t has always been regarded as a bowl
der, and from the way it is poised or
the rock beneath it no one could see
why it should not rock. Hundreds
have tried to rock it in vain, and the
surprise of the man who first felt it.
move under pressure may be better
imagined than described. 1t moves.
hard, OF course, but it moves, the finder
informs us, round as if it was placed
upon a pivot. 1t has been carefully
examined, and while it looks like a
bowlder, several allege that it must be
ceremonial stone set there by some
prehistoric race. Norwich Bulletin.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-14
-
Rather a Sober PRAYER.

Of the inseparables in printing are
the errors in spelling and punctuation.
Repeated revision is no guard against
liisplacing type, which often pro-
duces amusing blunders. Sometimes
a single letter is of the utmost impor-
tance. Once printer in putting to
press form of the Book of Common
Prayer" dropped Sc" which made
the passage read, "We shall be hanged
in twinkling of an eye" instead of
"changed. providence Journal
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-14
- A. RACER,

LATE COUNTY SURVEYOR FOR FREDERICK
COUNTY.
Offers his professional services to those
dcsirous OF having surveys neatly and accu
rately made. Abstracts of title from 174S tt
the present tinle) made when desired. Infor-
nation in general, concerning lands in this
county furnished upon application. Histor.
Zealand Genealogical investigations spec
lalty.
Otficc-Cor. Second and Court SITS,
Lock Box 173, Frederick, Md
Jan 90 GIN
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-14
The Art TOnSOriAl
MIR. AMOS LUCAS,

MIR. AMOS LUCAS,
tot Long Branch '
Having arrived at the conclusion that the
columns of the CLARION arc 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 tho latest style of the art tonsorial.
SHARP RAZORS AND A CLEAN
SHAVE
ls the motto Of this enterprising artist, and
but please all. Will be IN his shop at all
times.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-14

En- the case of poisons, vomiting
should be the first thing looked out for
and encouraged. Don't look for clean
water--the more repulsive the water
the better the result Mustard and
soap and water are both good, Milk is
one Of the best of antidotes and coffee
is the next best.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-14
II. CLAY ANDRRS,
SURGEON DENTIST, =,
MEcHANlcsToWN, MD.

Will be found in Office next door to John
Roots store at an times except or days men
toned below.
The following appointments will be
promptly kept
MMITSBURH-On Friday of each week
at Emmltt House.
WOLFSVIILE--Thc Third Wednesday of
each month
ELLERTON s. IIARMONY--On Thurs
day following the Third Wednesday OF
each month.
i,,;,, IL e.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-14
A substitute.

Miss Fluffy Bangs - Say, did you
ever ride on an ice yacht'
Mr.. F. A. ker-No; but when 1
was doing the harlequin in 'Humpty
Dumpty" l used to be shot out of
cannon every night. Puck.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-14
His Idea of a Sermon.

Robert Morris, a man celebrated for
the part he took in the American
Revolution, was once asked by Dr.,
Rush: "Well, Mr.. Morris, how did you
like the sermon3 l have heard it
highly extolled.' "Why, Doctor"
said he, II did not Ike it at all. II is
too smooth and tame for me- "Mr.
Norris" replied the doctor, what sort
Of sermon do you like" Il like,
SIR" replied Mr.. Morris. that preach:
ing which drives a man up into .
corner of his pew and makes him think
the devil is after him. San Francisco
Argonaut
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-14
FIRE INSURANCE.
Frell'k White, Agent,
Mechanicstown. Md.
FOR THE

III u r UA L FIRE
Insurance Company OF Carroll County, Md,
established 1870. All persons desiring to III
sure their property from loss by fire, by call
ing in person ut my Office IN Mechanicstown
or by writing to ne can ascertain the charges
and any information they desire IN reference
reinsurance in said Companies.
FRED'K WHITE.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-14
Literal.

Cross Examining Counsel-Now, Mr..
Brown, you say this Louis c. Brown is
q distant relative OF yoursa
Mr. Brownies
Cross Examining Counsel-What re-
lauon is he9
Mr.. Brown-My brother.
Cross Examining Courne1-But you,
Just told me he was distant rs2stive. ,
Mr.. Brown-So lie is at present-hc
is in China -Icrdon Tit-Pits. e
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-14
Did He Love Her?

She-Darling, do you love met
He (kissing her rapturously and re,
peatedly)-Do II l wish you were a
two headed girl. That's all can say !!
- London Tit Bits
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-14
Reduced to Small Coins.

Learned Raggles--Hello, Jim, so
you're in town, eh? Where are your
quartera'
Impoverished Waggles Nowhere,
Tom. l amt got but dime to my
name. West Shore
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-14

Smere The first picture that great
artist ever painted brought more than
any of lis other works
Dauber- Who bought it?
Slnere--He did --Harper's Bazar.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-14
TOWN PROPERTY
-AT--
PRIVATE SALE.

The Undersigned offer at Private Sale
their property on Church Mech ,nicstown
1t will be sold ON easy terms. For price and
terms apply at THE CLARION OFFICE, or
address the owners.
R. j. BAK EK d Go.
B6 S. Charles Street.
pnil,tf BALTIMORE M,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-14
P A 7 ( N 7 s

(a@nts, Reissues and 7rade Murks secured
ana All other paten, causes in the Patent OF.
flee and before the Courts promptly and care.
fnily attended TO-
rpon receipt IF mo''el or teteh Of moentjon
atenti1ihty Free of Charge
FEES MODERATE, and l make NO
CHARGE UNLESS PATENT IS SECUR-
ED. Informatibn, advice AMI special refc.
Ices sent on application
u L1TTE'F, ,slu,f0r, DC
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-14
MONOCACY VALLEY RAILROAD.

New TINE Ia AaLE,-On an ,ftcr Wed.
nesday August 22nd 1887, trains on the Mo.
, ocacv Valley Railroad will run as follows
Lcaye Mechnnlcst0wn
IA. Nj. II A. ~ 655 p. NJ.
Leave Catoctin Furnaces,
$50 A. NJ. 3.l5 p. NJ.
Tickets tor sale at MecLanics,own by Mr.
Frank licsyon.
Local Freight will be delivered on all
rams
$. Schlcy, Pres. l.. r. Waesche, Supt.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-14
GU ANCE OF TIME,
WESTERN MARYLAND R ROAD
@ ;sY:ag s1s:as zzssz& e .saE@

'I'o take effect 0" S"''"'e' ''"' $780,
TRAINS GOING WEST.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-23
SLUPSKYISM.

While SlupSky is beginning his opera
lions in st. Louis, the Hon. Chauncey |.
Filley is skirmishing around in the small
towns and rural districts OF Missouri
New York Times.
In the matter of declaring its choice
for next president the New York Sun
now appears to be hesitatIng between
Gov. Gray. of Indiana, and Col. Abe
Slupsky, Of st. LOuls.-Chicago Trib-
une.
A portrait of Col. Abe Slupsky has at
length been given to a waiting world.
1t has appeared in the New York Sun.
credited to the st. Louis Republic, and
in the Chicago Tribune, not credited to
anybody. Col. Slupsky, as every one
knows, was taken up by the sIk-stock-
ing Republicans of st. Louis because he
was reputed bouncer OF great force.
Today he Is master of the silk-stockings.
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The local politics of st. Louis is grow
ing Interesting by reason OF a new light
which has arisen in that slow, old town
"a new boss, whose picture, several de-
grees removed as a type of manly
beauty from the Apollo Belvedere, we
present elsewhere. The name of the
new boss is Slupsky. Ostensibly it is
not name to cOnjure with, but Slupsky
has made himself a power in politics, vi
ct arms, and he has come to the front
with phenomenal rapidity.--Chicago
Tribute.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-23
CHUCKLES.

A woman always respects the judy
ment of the man who tells her that she
is prettIer than other women.-Somer-
vile Journal.
& ..There is a bill of considerable i'm
portance before the German reichstag
now" what one is that?'' "The en-
peror."-New York Sun.
: when you were sick, Dora, did the
young minister pray for you?" Yes:
but | just couldn't make up my mind to
marry him" New York Herald.
Willie (scared)-Now we've MIXED
the cow. what'll we do? Pop I'll be aw-
full mad. Jimmie equal to the occasionl
Well drive her down to the pond and
fill her up with water.-Philadelph
Press.
The Young Barber-But Teller can't
talk politics without fear OF offendin'
some one he don't know. The Wise
Barber-Don't ever mention names, you
know; but growl about political boss
ism in New York; Each man III think
you're abusing the other fellows party.
Puck.
What has become of Dryenforth? /
haven't heard much about MIN lately"
NO. Somebody said he went to Chill
or Brazil, forget which," why did
he 90 THEREOF well, he got an idea
that they needed steady reign down
there" ''Oh." philadelphia Press.
ChoIly-Bah Jovel That wine is not
half bad, uncle. His Uncle-You young
buck, 1t ought to be. It's as old as L am,
and. like me, sir. it has improved with
age. Cholly-Don't see how it's much
like you. His Uncle-What do you
mean, you young scaDegrace? Cholly-
1t has never been drunk.-Life.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-23
BISMARCK AND BILL.

The emperor of Germany may find it
harder to hold Iron Bismarck level
after the reichStag meets than Harrison
does to keep Russell where his mouth
won't make a noise.-Kansas City
Times.
We needn't borrow any trouble about
old man Bismarck being again in trou-
BILE with the kaiser. William may not
be a Solomon. but he isn't likely to grab
a hedgehog unless he happens to be
we'll ElOved.- Philadelphia Times.
In Benjamin Disraers flashy novel
'Vivlau Grey" it is said of certain
Lord Beaeonstield, she is powerful, but
a dOlt." Prince Bismarck seems to have
similar opinion of his one time master.
the German emperor.-St. Louis Post
Dispatch.
Bismarck is still in the ring. He has
challenged a hostile editor to publish
the correspondence between himself
and the emperor prior to his retirement.
As this is really challenge to the en-
peror it is evidence that the old man is
ready to air his grievance in the face of
the loftieSt otentate.-PittSburg Dis
patch.
Bismarck is deriving some consola-
ton from telling the newspapers with
what noble dignity he acted when the
kaiser bounced him, and every friend
of peace and freedom is deriving cOnso-
latiOn from the fact that the kaiser did
bounce him regardless of his noble dig
nity.-St. Louis Republic.
There is much life in Bis marck vet,
and most people will be glad of it. At
present he is in a challenging mood.
He calls upon German editor, who has
been taking some interest i'll his affairs,
To PRINT the correspondence between
himself and the emperor which led up
UP to his retirement from the chancel-
lOrship. The old prince appears to have
the whip hand, and he knows it.-New
York Advertiser.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-23
OUR LITTLE BLAZE.

Fires in one day in st. Louis, st. Paul
and Minneapolis to the extent of So. 00O,-
600 is going it little strong.-Wfnona
Herald.
st. Paul is now making faces at Min
ME and shouting, ''You folks never had
a million dollar fire, they didn't.-Wi-
mona Herald.
A 100000 fire visited the wholesale
district of st. Paul Tuesday night. Two
five-stOry buildings with their contents
lie in ruinS.-HemdOn Enterprise.
We have always understood that
spirit of rivalry existed between st.
Paul and Minneapolis. but just because
Mime INDUCED in S150,O00 bonfire 1t
does not seem necessary for Paul to
kindle larger one. That's earring
the thing too far.-Stillwater Gazette.
The two wholesale firms at st. Paul,
burned out day or two since, were fill
ing orders Yesterday to their retail Gus
toners. This shows enterprise that is in
striking contrast to things ten or twenty
years ago. The world do move, and the
Western people are just few laps in
advance of the rest of the world.-Still-
water Gazette
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-23
THE THANKSGIVING GLOBE.

The GLOBE management gives thanks
most hearty. 1t has every reason for
doing so. The year OF 1891 has been to
it prosperous one. But the immediate
cause of the present feeling of unusual
amiability and thankfulness arises out
of the very liberal manner IN which or
ders for the Special Thanksgiving Edi-
ton of the GLOBE have been coming in
from almost every city, town and post
Office throughout the Northwest.
Recognizing to its fullest extent the
value OF advertising, it caused to be in
serted in nearly one thousand newspa-
pers printed within the territory natur-
ally tributary, in a business way, to st.
Paul, an announcements of the forthcom-
ing Thanksgiving Issue of the GLOBE.
That advertising in newspapers pays
and pays WELLS illustrated in the
most gratifying manner by the ava
lanche of orders for that paper which
is pouring into this Office IN coll
stantly increasing volume. Orders for
one copy to 100 copies each are coming
from every section of the ten distinct
lively Northwestern states. No paper
ever secured such perfect and uni
form distribution over these states as
this issue will have. And we give the
credit of this gratifying result to the
GLOBES 1000 bright contemporaries as
a voluntary testimonial to the value of
each one of them as an advertising me-
dunn.
Many people are sending in lists of
names of friends scattered in every
state in the Union to which copies are
to be mailed directly from this office.
We cheerfuIly fill all such orders, wrap
ping. addressing and mailing, postage
prepaid. at five cents per copy.
The advertisements in this issue are
especially bright and attractive-repre-
senting the leaders in every line of bus
iness-and will go long way to set st
PauPs business interests before the
country in their proper light. Every ad-
vertisement is given an advantageous
position, and all will have an equal
show. Applications for space in this
edition should be made on Monday or
Tuesday at latest. No one should wait
to be solicited, as our solicitors will not
be able to call upon all.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-23
POOR DOM PEDRO.

1t really looks as though Dom Pedro
not only would return to Brazil to die,
but to reign some time before his death.
Boston News.
He had better keep away if he values
life and liberty. The leaders of the new
republic are evidently men not to be
tritled with.-AlbaDy Times.
There would be stronger and more
general confidence in his peace-reStor-
ing power if he had made fight for his
throne when it was first aSSailed.-DeI-
yer Sun.
The good emperOr'S intentions are no
doubt kind, but the atmosphere OF this
hemisphere is not healthy for kings, and
Dom Pedro will probably be permitted
to die acknowledgements Bee.
EX-Emperor Dom Pedro, late of Bra
ziI, is in the hands of his friends, and is
ready to resume business at the old
stand whenever his country calls him.
Probably that will not be right away
Boston Herald.
Dom Pedro is announced as deep
sympathiZer with the people of Brazil.
\ king or emperor out Of job always
has very keen senSibiitIeS touching the
people who have deprived him Of his
station Brooklyn S5andard-U Union.
Dom Pedro is reported to be as twill
lin " as was the somewhat noted Mr..
Barkis. but whether this feeling on the
part of the eX-emperor will touch re-
SpOnSive chord in the hearts of the Bra
lillian people remains to be Seen.-WOr-
cester Spy.
Dom Pedro has grown tired of being
''Out in the cold world" and is ready to
return to Brazil. no matter how torrid it
may be there. A small-sized EN- peror,
alias dictator. FonSeca 10y name, may,
however, have something to. say about
it.-Kansas City Times.
1t was a pathetic picture to see old
Dom Pedro sailing from Brazil an exile
and depOsed monarch, but it is abso-
lutely pitiful to see him looking across
the water to his distracted country and
hoping to be recalled. There is not
much of the emperor in it, but much of
the foolish old man that touches the
heart deeply.-Baltimore Herald.
He could not hold office except as
emperor. Presidents have become die
tatOrs. as Balmaceda i'll Chill and Da
FonSeca in Brazil; or emperors, as
Louis Napoleon in France. But emper-
OrS never step down to the lower level
of a popular representative. Dom
Pedro is an old man, practically in his
second childhood. His day is DONE
Newark Advertiser.