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The Arizona champion., 1891-02-07
Primitive Printing in Far Cathar.

A correspondent of The North China
 Daily News, of Shanghai, describes a
 printing establishment which he found in
 village in the interior, about 150 miles
 from Shanghai. The printing was being
 temporarily carried on in the village
 temple, and movable type only was used
 In the large central hall of the temple
 were placed about twenty ordinary square
 tables on which the cases of type were spread out. At the time of the visit enc man was engaged in setting up type, an- other was printing. The former stood
 before table, on which was what may
 be called the Chinese lease" It was q solid block Of hard wood, about twenty two inches long by fifteen inches broad, and perhaps three inches deep. The in side was hOllGwed out to depth of about quarter of an inch, this depression being still further hollowed out into grooves about three-quarters Of an inch deep. The block had twenty-nine of these grooves, each filled to the depth of a quarter of an inch with ordinary stiff clay.
 With his copy before him, armed with a small pair of iron pincers, the compost tor began his work; character after char acter was transferred from the case and firmly pressed into the clay. When the 'fOrmh was complete a flat board was placed on the top and the characters pressed perfectly even and level with the surface of the wooden block, the edge of which was cut to form the border gener- ally found roSnd every Chinese page. The printer now received the foE1n and carefully brushed his ink over his type. Taking sheet of paper> he pressed it dowH all over the form so that it might be brought into contact with every char acter. He then removed the sheet and examined each character, carefully adjust ing those which were not quite straight with the pincers, and apparently never touching the type with his fingers. After sufficient copies had been struck off the type was distributed each character being to it's particular box. The wri- ter was told that the art of printing in this way had been handed down in the same family since the Sung dynasty, more than 600 years ago. No strangers were ever taught, apprentices being always taken from the same clan.-Pan Mall Gazette
The Arizona champion., 1891-02-07
A PhxsEcian,s Tantasy.

There is a very well known physician in town who believes in the transmi- grafton of souls. His theories in fact are not unlike those of the Buddhist, who believes that his soul has climbed to its present estate through successive dwellings in the bodies of brutes. The doctor is convinced that during his last incarnation he was eat. Therefore he pays bis respects to cats in every manner possible. His house is the asy- lum of "strays." He binds up their wounds, he restores their coats, he feeds and pets them and he has them by dozens.
 When the house becomes overrun he will consent to let good and reliable families take some of his pets. In ad dition to these unfortunates the doctor has some aristocratic cats-cats with a pedigree. These are marvels of beauty and of pride, varying in color from the one of ebony coat to the 1.-the maltese and the tortoise shell, whose new is musical above all others.
 The scarf pins of the physician are cats made out of moonstones or agate, with ruby or topaz eyes. His cuff but tons are cats, and a sort of convention alzed cat pyesides over his stamp in the blank leaves of his library rooms. It is indeed his coat of arms, and silver and china both bear it. But the crown ing curiosity is the enormous Persian cat which, stuffed, sits in a niche in the hall to remind the doctor of a per ished pet.
 It is but fair to say that this admira ton for cats is no affectation on the part of the physician, who is a very sin cere and simple man, but is really the result of a deep conviction. He has theory concerning each of his friends, and the animals which he considers the ancestors of their souls are not always those which would be chosen if one had an opportunity of choosing ng.-Chi- cago Herald.
The Arizona champion., 1891-02-07
"I.advU and "IYnman.n 2

Shortly after the war closed the negroes began to call each other 'lady'' and "gen- tleman," " but in speaking of the whites, they generally called them that "man" and that ''woman." An instance oc- cured q few years ago in whicE Gen. w. T. Sherman played part. The general was sitting in front of his house one pleas ant evening with some friends, smoking and talking, when fellow as black ss the ace of spades sidIed up, and, address ing the general said: ''Is de a lady here named Johnson?' "No," said the gen. eral. 'WeI, 7" said the darky, T think there must be lady of that name living here, because she is my wife, and she is working for woman named Sherman. -Washington Critic.
The Arizona champion., 1891-02-07
Tricks of Chinese Traders.

: A book might be written upon the palpable frauds and tricks, of which the Chinese trader is guilty. With a goose quill he blows up his mutton so that the veriest old scrag of a carcass looks fat and tempting. He tucks cobble stones into his heads of cabbage, which he sells by the pound. He sells dwarf orange trees loaded down with fruit, nine-tenths of which is cleverly wired on to branches which never fed and developed it. Or, if by accident, a hole has been knocked in the side of an old porcelain vase, he grinds the hole into some sort of shape, cleverly grinds, fits and glues any bit of old brick into the opening, and then so accurately Eeproduces in every detail and shade of color the outside decoration and glaze, that by the application of acid alone can the fraud be detected. The smallness of the profit to be derived from the fraud never deters him.-Chester Holcombe il Youths Companion.
The Arizona champion., 1891-02-07
Interesting Relics of Lincoln.

The talk about the removal of Libby prison to Chicago starts afresh reminis- cences of the war. There is living in Chicago today lady to whose house Lin coln was taken from Ford's theatre on the night that the presidents life was taken by J. Wilkes Booth. The lady was at that time child. Her people were southerners, and hated everything Yan- kee. However, they were the better class of southerners, who never permitted any one beneath their own roof to be treated otherwise than as guests. When Mir Lincoln's body was carried into this house the family yielded everything to the comfort of the patient, and were deeply grieved at the misfortune, as they subsequently, showed. The lady in ques- ton has the,pillow upon which the mar tyred president breathed his last. The piece of candle which was held for the surgeon as he was dressing the wound is preserved and in her possession. The coverlet which was thrown across the suf- ferer, and many of the little things that were about the room, and some of which were used on the fatal night, were all preserved, and are in the keeping and the ownership of Mrs. Charles Rector, a north side lady of Chicago Chicago Mail,
The Arizona champion., 1891-02-07
Chicken Cholera for Rabbits.

NJ. Pasteur's plan of exterminating rabbits has been tried in field near Rheims, and is said to have succeeded. The field is walled in and was full of bur rows. The gun and the ferret had been vainly tried. NJ. Loir, nephew of M. Pasteur, went down and poured on a truss of hay some broth full of the microbes of chicken cholera. The next day nineteen dead rabbits were found, and two days later twelve more. In some of the bur rows were discovered families Of dead rabbits, and not one living rabbit has since been seen.-London Times.
The Arizona champion., 1891-02-07

Judge Tillman, chairman of the con- gressional committee Investigating the Reading strike, is 60 years of age, strong and active, and has never worn an over coat Like Hannibal Hamlin, he has great prejudice against this garment. 'An overcoat," he says, lis a pneumonia breeder. When l am cold on the street I button my coat, and the blasts have no terrors for me. When was at Harvard colege-that was forty years ago-I tried to wear lannels, but I've never worn lem since. "-New York World
The Arizona champion., 1891-02-07
RnssIan Church Affairs.

Although the czar is the nominal leader of the Russian church, the re- sponsibiliiy of directing it's affairs rests with the holy synod, composed of the metropolitans of St. Petersburg, Moscow and Kieff. The primate of these, the metropolitan of St. Petersburg, occupies & large and handsome palace, with a vast number of clerks under him, and has Q gift of S12, 900, 900 annually from the pub lie treasury, besides the offerings collected in all the churches.-NeW York Evening World
The Arizona champion., 1891-02-07
An artificial ivory of creamy wbitenes.

An artificial ivory of creamy whiteness and great hardness is now made from sound potatoes washed in diluted sul. phuric acid, then boiled in the same solu- t1on until they become solid and dense: they are finally washed free from the acid and slowly dried This product may be dyed, turned, carved and made useful in nearly every way that genuine ivory is- Chicago Times.
The Arizona champion., 1891-02-07

BABBITT -Postotfice address Flagstaff, Arizona. Range, Clark s Valley Mogollon mountains. Brand as above cut All young stock branded on both sides, with swallow fork and underbit in each ear; also own the following: Boot, T, . H, anywhere on the side of animal Boot cattle road brand W on right side; T cattle, oss on right side; horse brand C. o.
The Arizona champion., 1891-02-07

The Spanish senate has approved bill establishing trial by jury.
Catoctin clarion., 1891-04-09
FOrd's Grand opera House.

Week of April l3th-"YON YONSON"
"A purely American Comedy Drama-Yon
Yonson which will be produced for the first
time in this city during the week of April
18th, is not Swedish play, but an American
comedy drama with Swedish dialect char
acter as the central figure, Gus Heege who
assumes the title role Is said to equal Joe
Emmett in his attractive characterization Of
the Swede will have the support Of IN effa-
eient company including Miss Marion Ell
more, Esther Lyon. Sadie Connolly, Lena
Merviile. Chas. G. Marbury, Frank B. Hatch,
William Lee, w. E. Wilson, Julian jordan I,
end others, there will be presented for the
first time upon the stage, a grand compre-
henslve picture of lumber camp in winter
with the acme of all stage realism "The
breaking Of a log jam" etc, etc.
Usual prices Of adm isson.
Aprl 20;h ipA Gt.,brlei IA sician H.
q, Keller,
Catoctin clarion., 1891-04-09

The Best Snake Story OF All.

A man who kept a garden near the river
Euphrates, had an adventure with snake
many years ago, has involved himself and
family in trouble ever since. One result Of
this adventure was the sentence pronounced
against woman that "in sorrow thou shalt
bring forth children" No doubt this sen
tence included the many ailments conse-
quent OIL child bearing, such as weak back ,
female weakness, tuners, irritations, irrcgu-
larities, and the like. Divine wisdom, after
this sentence, came to the rescue of woman
aud provided remedies for her cure. Best of
all is Dr.. Pierce's Favorite Pescription-A
woman saviour-a soothing, sovereign rem
edy for all such troubles. Millions are using
it, and blessing its author. 1t is the only
remedy for these ailments, sold by druggists
under a positive guarantee of giving salts
faction in every case, or money refunded.
A New DEFINIT1oN-Mr. Fuller Berg
stresser, biblical student, writing for the
Valley Register says:
"The science which traces the develop
ment of the mind from its birth to death and
gives US the result in the happiness derived
from its right use and the misery and remorse
which follows it's wrong use and neglect of
proper culture, is called Psychology"
This definition of Psychology and state
ment OF its aims and functions, have at least
the merit of novelty; it will surprise some
of the students in the domain of this partc.
ulsr science, to learn that happiness on the
one hand, or misery and remorse on the
other, becomes the essential result Of their
researches as they may be disciples OF Mill,
Kant, Bacon, Huxley or Argyll, with their
dogmatic differences Of treatment of the
Intellect, Susceptibilities and the Will.
Further evidence, were 1t wanting, to
show how this young student has mistaken
Mental for Moral Science, is embodied in
the following extract from his thesis:
1.-THE importance OF this science is at once
apparent. 1t ennobles the morals Of men.
1t unfurs the "rule Of right" TO their gaze
and inspires them to righteous acts and to
deeds Of charity. 1t retutes infidelity and
skepticism 1t proves that It's not all of life
to iiye, and eyer points to the everlasting
future into which we are rapidly marching"
The article throughout is a sophomore
comminglmg of the dictums of psychology
and theology, the latter possibly predomna.
ting, but as 1t is considered by many to be o
more striking evidence of culture, erudition
ard Mind, to write theses on Psychology
than on Theology, we can understand how
this dissertation may have appeared uB.ier
the title it has.
Catoctin clarion., 1891-04-09

OuT pNS SbICluES IcPOTt o pICV"'ShSo VI Wv
grip and state that it is complicated with other
and more serious affections than heretofore !;
its chief concomitant Ill being pneumonia.
INSTRUMENTS F1LED.-The following in.
strunents we1c filed for record in the Clerks
Office. this county, for the month Of March {;
Dceds,99 mortgages so; chattel mortgagcs,7
bills of sale, 10 lease,1 plat1 articles Of in.
corporation Q; deed of trust,1 deed ofrelease
l total, III.
THE P. E. CHURcH.-The Protestant Epis-
copal church that will be erected IN this
place will be Gothic in its architecture and
will have seating capacity of from 200 to
$50 people. The location has not been finally
decided upon. but will be during the next
ten days. THIS matter settled, work will be.
gin az soon as the weather permits.
Messrs. James T. Hays and Son have sold
the royalty right for their creamers to the
American Manufacturing Company of
Waynesboro, which company will at once
begin the manufacture Of them on large
SCALE This change was brought about ow-
ing to the demand for these Justly celebrated
creamers having exceeding the facilities OF
Messrs. Hays and son to make them. They
will, however, continue to supply this sec
tion.-CAr0nacs.
The Holy Communion will be observed in
the Reformed church next Sunday morning
at 10 o'clock. Preparatory services will be
held on Saturday previous at 2 o'clock M:
Immediately afterward, examination of ap-
plcants for membership Sunday morning.
The membership and public are cordially in
vitod to attend.
There will be meeting of the Consiltory
OF Trinity Reformed Church on Saturday at
o'clock p M. to stake off the grounds for
the erection of annex to the church, for Sun.
dav school and other purposes. All the
officers are requtsted to be present.
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M1ssroNARY.-Thc Egg Carnival given by
the Young Ladies Mission Band at the home
of Mrs. q. j. Carmack on Easter Monday
evening, proved to be quite success Eggs
had been painte 1,mountcd on petcstal,and
dressed IN various styles to represent ladies
and gentlemen, viz: English, American,
Cinnamon and Negro. They were placed
upon exhibition and when the people came
together, they were offered for sale and were
readily disposed of and the stock was not
sufficient to supply the demand. The company
was then entertained with vocal and instru'
mental music and recitations; then ms if to
mix the good things, ice cream and cakes
were offered in tempting styles and were
eagerly sought after and as readily supplied
and disposed Of Everybody was deIighted
all enjoyed themselves. The receipts for the
evening pleased the Mission Band. and at q
seasonablc hour all departed feeling that
each had contributed to the Others pleasure
as we'll as to the work Of the
church.
Catoctin clarion., 1891-04-09
ROOTS.

tY- HOUSE FOR RENT have for
E. Main street. For further information call
on the undersigned at The CLARION OFFICE,
mch 5 If CHAS. f. CASSELL.
Catoctin clarion., 1891-04-09

Lo o'E.FEAsT.-The Ladies ofthe Moravian
church at Graceham will give love feast on
Sunday evening, Apri! 10th, to commence at
7:80 p. m. All are cordially invited to attend
The collection will be for the use Of church
work
Catoctin clarion., 1891-04-09
A Great Battle.

Is constantly gong on IN the human sys-
TEN when you suffer with Consumption
Coughs or Colds they strive to ruin health
and drag victims to the grave, take timely
warning and use Pan Tina Cough and Con-
sumption Cure. Price IS cents.
DR.. Lees Liver Regulator is sure cure
for Dyspepsia, Bilousness, Heartburn, Indi-
gcstion and all Kidney Complaints. Trial
bottles free at DR.. j. K. Waters Drug Store
ACTIVITY in SUaAR.-D. G. Wlnebrener
& Co., are to-day engaged in unloading from
the B. &, o. cars two hundred barrels Of
sugar, and placing it in their warehouse. -
This makes four hundred barrels received by
this firm this week.
Mcssrs Birely Bros. East Patrick street,
have received this week $50 barrels of sugar.
This includes one carload of $50 barrels
stopped off at Mt. Airy and unloaded to sup
ply their customcrs.-Eramtner
The dead body of a white female child was
found on the roadside near Woodsboro' q
small village II miles northwest Of this city.
To-day Acting Coroner Shaw summoned
jury of inquest, and, with the aid of States
Attorney Ed. 8. Eichelberger, inquired into
the case. They failed to discover the den.
tity Of the babe, and rendered a verdict to
the effect that it met its death in manner
and ut the hands of parties unknown to the
jury. There is no suspicion as to whom the
child belonged -Eramtner.
Catoctin clarion., 1891-04-09

.B HERE WE ARE, and we want at
highest market prices Butter, Eggs, Bacon,
Lard, Talow, Carpet RA y. Corn, Clover
Seed, Oats, Dried Fruit, etc. etc, at
BEACHLEY'S, Hagerstown,
Catoctin clarion., 1891-04-09

We regret to learn that Mr. Edward McIn.
tire, formerly of this place. is dangerously
i'll at his residence in Frederick. His daugh-
ter, Mrs. D. G. Krise and Miss Jennie Krise
have gone to Frederick to see hlm.-Chron.
AZ
Catoctin clarion., 1891-04-09

Physicians. Cergymen, and scientists
unite in recommending Ayers Cherry Pee.
toral rs an invaluable remedy for throat and
lung troubles.
Catoctin clarion., 1891-04-09
Professional.

Prompt attention given to all calls.
Public Office in the Drug Store.
Private consultation room in the rear OF
the Drug Store.
Catoctin clarion., 1891-04-09
If you feel weak
and all worn out take
BROWN IRON BITTERS

cB FOR SPECTACLES, EYE GLASS
ES, &C, ranging in price from 25 cents to
$500, go to DIR. M. L. LEATHERMAN'
Drug Store sB- A large stock recently
received Satisfaction guaranteed or money
refunded. 'une 10 If
GB- New Hamburg Edgmgs .--Beachlcy
d Co. just received large supply. Go and
see before you buy They are cheap.
Catoctin clarion., 1891-04-09

H- NEW GOODS-Jnst received new
lot of Carpets and Carpet Chain, Co,tonades,
Cheviots, Glnghams, &c, at
Catoctin clarion., 1891-04-09

Snow and more wintry weather prevailed
here On Saturday and Sunday last.
Catoctin clarion., 1891-04-09

The trustees of Western Maryland College
have purchaeed for that institution the prop.
ertv of Mr. John A. Kretzer, at the corner of
Main and College streets, opposite the COL
lcge grounds, for the sum of $4,000. The lot
fronts upwards of 2UO feet on Main street
and the same distance on College street.
GnnfinaI
Catoctin clarion., 1891-04-09
Local Items.

For cheap white wash brushes, go to
O.ler's. 8
Catoctin clarion., 1891-04-09

The annual financial statement of the Sec
retary and Treasurer of the Corporation Of
Mechanicstown appears in this ISSUE
Catoctin clarion., 1891-04-09

Johnnie NJ. Marquette, Jr., Of Weverton
Md, is teaching telegraphy to class IN Hag.
erstown, he is only twelve years old and is q
bright looking boy; passing. up and back
each day on the train-Antietam Valley
Record.
Catoctin clarion., 1891-04-09
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by all East
India missionary the formula of simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and perma-
nent cure of consumption, Bronchitis, ,Catarrh
and Asthma and all throat and Lung Affect
ions, also a positive and radical cure for
Nervous Debility and all Nervous Com
plants, after having tested its wonderful
curative powers in thousands of cases, has
felt it his duty to make it known to his suit
fering fellows Actuated by tins motive and
q desire to relieve human suffering, will
send free of charge, to all who desire 1t, this
recipe, in German, French or English, with
full directions for preparing and using.
Sent by mail by addressing with stamp,
naming this paper.
W. A. MOVES, 800 POrer'' Block, Rochester,
A BIG RAT KILLING.-A correspondent
at Petersvlc informs US that on moving a
pen of corn on Wednesday Of last week, on
the farm Of Major Roach, tenanted by Mr.
Allen II. Magaha, near this place, 81 rats
were killed. On the following day rick of
hay which stood near the corn was also
moved, when 800 more rats were killed
making total slaughter of 4OS rodents.
This statement is vouched for by one who
counted them. The pauclty of rats in this
town for some time past is now explained,
They had all gone 10 Petersville.
NsBDLETowN's FREE E--DELIvERY--The
free delivery in MlddIetown for the month of
March makes an excellent showing. The
report ss made up for the Postoffice Depart
ment by Postmaster Long shows that the
amount of mali handled by letter carrier
Haapt, for the month eading Tuesday last,
was almost double tnat ef February. The
total number of pieces handled in February
was 5,437, while for the month of March it
ran up to 1854, as follows:
Letters delivered, looS
Postal cards 80
Registered letters 20
end, 3rd s. 4th class m.tter {" 1853
Total number pieces delivered. 5,l23
Mail letters collected, t,Ssa
Local letters l2o
Mail postal cards 3,297
Local postal cards 211
End, 3rd & 4th class matter 154
Total number pieces collected 5,411
-TdIleg Registe+
Catoctin clarion., 1891-04-09

An increase Of pension has been granted
to Mr. William j. Freeze, of this place.
Catoctin clarion., 1891-04-09
Mr.. Robert Gourley an old Union soldier
was buried here on Wednesday.

Ifs-called remedies havL failed DR. Sage 8
Catarrh Remedy cures so cents, by drug
RlstS.
Catoctin clarion., 1891-04-09
WANTED. Several regular correspondents.

Don't forget Osler's "nickel.plate" stove
polish when you want to blacken your stoye.
Catoctin clarion., 1891-04-09

EY- MISS CARRIE V. BOBLITZ has
Just received a new line of SPRING MILL,
merry consisting Of Hats Bonne,s, Toque
Frames, &c Also fine assortment of
Flowers, Embroidcring Materials, Silk. Vel,
vet, Plush, ETC. mCh "a