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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21
MamnmtowD Frederick County, Maryland Thursday May q, 1891,
pOLITEkESS PAYS.
One Young Englisbman Was Taught the
Lesson and Never Forgot 1t.

One Young Englishman Was Tausht tho
Lesson and Never Forgot 1t.
"SThere's nothing in it, How do
detest that phrase" remarked a grave
looking, middle aged man. The obser-
vation was called forth by the conduct
of one Of the party of young bloods
who had unccrcmoniously pushed o
rather shabbily dressed, t;mid looking
man aside and on one of his compan-
ions vcnturing to suggest that he was
wanting in courtesy had replied''
What! courteous to him! Why,
there's nothing in it, See here,
boys" continued the grave looking
man, ''I'll give you story. Twenty
five years ago l was clerk in ner-
chants Office in London. My salary
was small, but lived pretty comforta-
bic and was always able to spend
shilling or two with the boys. We
were rather swells in our office, and
thought we knew thing or two,
zone day an elderly farty, who looked
to me then like book peddler, for he
had on real shabby tile, and was, if
not slovenly, very carelessly dressed,
stepped in and asked for the boss. l
answered pretty sharp that he was not
accessible to strangers, and told him
he was wasting time in that Office. He
seemed annoyed, but walked off, and /
thought no more about the matter.
About six months after | was seeking n
position in the Bank of England. l
had just got married, and having sew
cral influential friends, had applied for
and been well recommended for va
cancy which had just then occurred.
so sure was of the new berth that
had resigned from the old one and
awaited with some anxiety, certainly,
but considerable confidence, for the
interview with the governor, for all ap-
plicants for a position in the bank must
personally pass that august official.
Well, the morning arrived and | was
ushered into his presence. Judge OF
my astonisllment and dismay when l
IOullu IlNStil Iafc ~ IuCc Will VIC iStiS
shabby gentcel old man whom had so
rudely treated. Our recognition vas
mutual. He expressed his sorrow at
having to refuse my application, but
accepted my heartfelt apologies, and
when he heard of how had given up
my situation, and 80 forth, he handed
me a ESQ note.
" Take this he said, and begin a
new life with what you tell me you
have saved it will enable you to get
to Canada or Australia, Your letters
of recommendation will do as well
there as here, and will give you one
myself Let this be a letter to you and
others. Never judge any one by their
outward appearance took the old
mans advice went to Canada, and
eventually found my way here. | am
fnir!y well to do, which ascribe to
having never forgotten the lesson
taught me "-Philadclphia Inquirer
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21

A certain librarian declares that one
day a visitor pointed to a bust which
adorns the reading room of the estab-
lishmcnt with which he is connected
and asked, 'Is that anybody about
here"
The librarian, supposing that the
questioncr was simply attempting 10
guy him, answered:
''IIc has been dead too long for me
to presume to say where he is.
II mean was he a man who lived
here" corrected the stranger; and then
without waiting for Il reply he added,
What was his name:'
Nero" the librarian answered.
''Nero?' the other repeated thought
fully; that don't seem just like an
American name. What was his busi-
ness!"
''IIe was at the head of the fire de-
partmcnt,' the librarian replied I'M
blushingiy. Boston Courier
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21

A lishographingc establishment in Buf-
falo recently received from western
customer Il circular note announcing
the death of the head Of the firm. 1t
was given to the clerk with Instructions
to write Il letter Of coincidence in re-
ply and this is what he supplied: I'VE
are greatly panied t" learn of the loss
sustained by yonr firm and extend to
you are heartiest sympathy. We no
tire that the circular You send us an
nolnrng Mr. IS death is litho-
graphcd by Chicago parties We regret
that you did not see it in your way to
let us figure on this job. The next time
there is Il bereavement in your house
we shall be glad to quote you on litho-
graph circulars, and are confident that
we can give you better work at less
cost than anybody else in the business
Trusting "" may soon have an oppor-
tunty of quoting you prices, wo remain
with profound sympathy, yours truly
Buffalo Courier.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21
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ACARD TO TIE PUBLIC.


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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21
TNACTS. . FACTS! FACTS!
UNCLAIMED MONEY AND ESTATES.

Money and Estates awaiting distribution
among absent heirs.
1t is an urdoubtcd, interesting, and lmpor.
tant fact, that during recen, years the num-
her of properties and sums ofmoney awaiting
distribution among missing heirs and lesatcrs
are rapidly on the increase. Recognizing this
fact, have for som" years past engaged to Il
limited extent in the investigation of such
matlcrs, in which have lad great success,
|, therefore. offer my services 10 those who
believe that they are entitled to par lcipatc in
the distribution of money or estates. All
correspondence confidential. No charge
unless successful. Gallon or address Il. A.
RACER Otficc-COrncr Second and Court
Streets, Frederick, Md. p. o. Box-173.
jan 90 tim
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21

Justin II. Mccarthy, NJ. p, is 30
years old, and has published eleven
books and seven plays; he is tall and
thin, with a very small head; he has
travelled much in Persia, and has an
intimate acquaintance with the litcra-
ture of that country.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21

The spiders found in England are
small and quite harmless to man, but
it is probable that some poisonous fluid
is sccrcted in the mandibles of all spi-
ders Even the bite of the common
house spider CTegenaria domestica) is
quickly fatal to flies and other insects
on which it preys.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21
Who're the Needles Go,

can beat the pin and needle cushion
thus far Awhile ago, wondering what
had become of the needles, | opened a
cushion used by the family and found
32S-tive were darning needles, the rest
all sizes of common sewing needless
Cor Newburyport News.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21

James Lane Allen. the kentucky
novelist, lives at Lexington, where the
scenes of some OF his stories have been
laid. He is a professor of Latin i'll
Bethany college, and an earnest stu
dent of comparative philology.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21
The Art TOnSOrial

VI L. AMOS LUCAS,
cot Long Branch
Having arrived at the conclusion that the
columns of the CLARION are the only means
whereby he can bring his business to the
proper standard gives vent az follows:
SHAVING, HAIR CUTTING, SHAM.
POONING AND DYEING
In the latest style Of tic art tonsorlal.
SHARP RAZORS AND A CLEAN
SHAVE
Is the motto of this enterprising artist, and
bv strict attention to business can't help
but please ALL viii be IN his shop at all
times.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21

Ue-What an advantage 1T is to
speak another language. When I am
very angry at my tailor and say more
than mean, I talk in French, so he
doesn't understand.
She -IIe is a Frcnchlnan, presume
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21
The Spider AS a Remedy.

1t is not surprising that so uncanny
looking creature as the spider should
have various attributes of more or
less surprising nature awarded to it. In
rural districts it is no very uncommon
occurrence to find that there is firm
belief in the curative powers of spiders
in cases of ague. Eleazar Albin says
that he has been instrumental in cur
ing several children of this complaint
"by hanging large spider, confined in
a box. about their necls, reaching to
the pit of the stomach, without giving
any internal remedies. - Cornhill
MapaZinc,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21

Probably the largest fec ever received
by lawyer in this country was that
paid to John f.. Parsons, of New York,
who is said to have received 800, 600 for
services rendered in organizing the su-
gar trust
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21

Coed Minister-I am glad to find You
bear up so we'll under atfiiction, Mrs.
De Trade. did not hope to find you
SO cheerful after your husbands failure.
Mrs. De Trade-All his property is in
nv name. New York Weekly.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21
An UnexDected COnplime ent

City Editor Ito reporter)--Perkins,
don't think you'll ever make an edito-
rial writer.
Reporter Thank you, sir, for the
encouragement
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21

Will be found in Office next door to John
Roots store Mt all times except on davs men
toned below.
The following appointments will be
promptly kept
EMMITSBURG-On Friday of each week
at Emmltt House.
WOLFSVILLE-Th Third Wednesday of
each month.
ELLERTON & HARMONY--On Thurs
day following the Third "Wednesday or
each month.
jnr, 81 ~
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21

Professor Boyesen, the Norwegian
novelist and teacher, is q short, thick
set man, with brown beard and curly
hair. He is about 40 years old and
looks more like man Of business than
a college professor.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21
Two Of u kinll-AllnOst. .

He passed down the aisle Of a car to
the seat occupied only by a man wear
ing a weed on his hat, and there halted
and sat down. and every passenger
thought it was funny thing that two
mt n, each a widower, should thus be
brought together. At least one of the
widowers also thought it funny, for af.
ter a bit he tnrned and queried:
"Yonr wife dead p
"Yes."
SOS niue. Yours die of fever p
Yes
80 did mine. Loving, faithful and
economical -
Yes"
$50 was mine. Broke you up, didn't
~"
Eyes"
$50 did it me. Couldn't eat anything
for half a day. Have a big funeral
procession
Yes
$50 did I. Counted thlrty.onc bug.
gies and wagons. Got grave stone
up yet p
No"
"Nelther have I. Death is an awful
sad thing, ain it ?"
Eyes"
"But we must make the best Of it.
We cannot help the dead by mourning.
Got your eye on second wife ?"
mo, sr!' was the indignant reply.
How longs your wife been dead p
"A year"
The other picked up his yalise from
the floor, vacated his seat, and as he
started for the car ahead he said
"Stranger, thought we were two of
kind, but l dlskiver that I'm wrong
IN my 6ggers. One of US tells the
truth, and the other is a gol darned
liar, if die for it. Good day y
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21
A Great Mind.

THAT man has a wonderful mem
ory'
How does he show it?
"Hc never leaves his rubbers in a
restaurant. PUCK.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21

The Mexican boy has plenty of play.
though he cares little for hoops or balls,
tons, kites or marbles. Unless he is
unusually poor he has horse and sad
die of his own, especially if he lives in
the country; and no matter how poor
he may be, he has a donkey, or can
borrow one in five minutes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21

''Did You sit in the stallsat the operaT'
"No. | was way up stairs, in the
oper- attic Puck.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21
p A. RACER,

AWE COUNTY SURVEYOR FOR FREDERICK
COUNTY,
Offers his proft ssional services to those
desirous OF having surveys neatly and acc'l-
ra,ely made. Abstracts of title (from 174S to
the present time) made when desired. lnfor-
nation in general, concerning lands in this
county furnished upon application. llistor'
ical and Genealogical Investigations spec
al,y.
Otflce-Cor Second and Court SITS,
Lock Box l73, Frederick, Md
Jan 90 6m
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21

life is a long course of mutual educa
ton which ends but with the grave.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21

New York's Literary and Artistic Clubs.
The Century is assisted by other
clubs in looking after the literary and
artistic needs of New York. Among
these may be mentioned the Lotus, the
Players. the Fellowcraft, the Authors
and the Alline. The Lotus has long
been familiar to the public, and a great
deal has been said OF the brilliant gift
which Mir. Booth has made to New
York in the handsome house of the
Players in Gramcrcy park. The COM
plaint is indeed made that in these two
clubs the professional element
tends to strengthen itself at the cx-
pensc of the professional.
The complaint is not an unusual one;
it has been made with regard to the
Garrick in London The Fellowcraft
is composed of writer's and artists con-
ncctcd with the press. The Authors
club is, as its name indicates, made up
of men who have written books. 1t
has rooms, but no club house. The
Aldine, founded by publishers and art
lists, has within two years taken posses
sion Of house in Lafayette place.
S. Nadal in Scribners.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21
CH ANCE OF TINE,
WESTERN MARYLAND R ROAD

e - 81: s.ssEs: s;9Tl
fI>O take effect on Noycmhcr 9th. 1880.
TRAINS GOING WEST.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21
TOWN PROPERTY
A.
PRIVATE SALE.

The Undersigned offer at Private Sale
their property on Chnrch-st., Mech .nicstown
Ii will We sold on easy terms For price and
trrme apply at The CLARION OFFICE, or
adtilcss The owners.
Ee. j. BAKER 4 Go.
.SH ). Charles Street.
nottlt II BALTIMORE Mn.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21
P A 7 !: N 7 s

lactats, Reassues and 7rude .Ndrhs secured
and MI other patent causes in the Patent Of
flee and before the Courts promptly and rarc-
fully attended to-
Upon receipt Of mode' or sketch Of inae"hon
make careful eran,natipn, and adc'se as II
atenM"lay Free If CAarge
FEES MODERATE, and I make NO
CHARGE UNLESS PATENT Is SECUR-
ID. Information, advice an! special r"fr.
,cls sent on application
] Z LrrrrtL. " .->in"t"o. y e
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21
MONOCACY VALLEY RAILROAD.
Daily Except Sunday

NBw TINE TAaLE.-On an ,ftcr Wed.
nesday August 22nd, 1887, trains on the Mo-
locacv Valley Ralroad will run as follows
l.eayc Mtchamcstown
"A. NJ. II 4. NJ. & % +. NJ.
Leave Catoclin Furnaces,
e25 A. NJ. 3.15 p NJ.
Tickets Tor sale at Mcc..anicstCwn by Mr.
Frank IIcsson.
focal Freight will be delivered on all
rains.
y. Schley, Pres. l.. II. Wacsche, Supt.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21

"Marie, | have come tonight to ask
you for your hand-I-"
"You ask for great deal, Mr. Smith.
ers.'
"On the contrary it Is such a very
little one that"
"It is yours, George, dear."-N. Y.
Sun.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1891-05-21
No. J.:
BI0. MONEY IN A NECKTlE.
It Cost Only Fifty Cents, but 1t Was
Worth Twenty Thousand Dollars.

It Cost Only Fifty Cents, but 1t Was
Worth Twenty Thousand Dollars.
His necktie was worth $40, ,O00., A.
plain, black, ordinary looking, every
day four in-hand, but worth $4,000.
He was a traveller who had just come
in on the Santa Re route direct from
Arizona, and he removed his coat and
vest preparatory to cleaning his cinder
specklcd face in the lavatory of q prom
incnt Michigan avenue hotel. With
the carelessness of western man he
flung his coat and vest on n contiguous
chair, but his necktie, his four-in-h hand,
he carefully rolled up in. a small com
pass and thrust deep into his trousers
pocket
This unusual exhibition of caution
excited the curiosity of friend, and
the natural query, "Whcrefore" devel-
oped q most ingenious device.
THAT nccktie is worth just $50, 600
plus the cost price of the article itself.
Sabr"
The smile of incredulity brought the
valuable piece of black silk to view
again. With his penknife the traveller
opened the scam, and, while unfolding
the ripped portions, daMlcd the eyes Of
the skcptic with ten crisp, clean 81 900
bills. "Tcn thousand dollars on this
end and the same ante on the other.
Beats a money belt all hollow.
II was held up by the james and
Younger boys in Blue Clay Cut one
time, and jim Younger ran his hand
over my body and felt the money belt,
and | handed over just 81 200. But
what thief would ever look twice ut a
fifty cent necktie? They might corral
it if was red or yellow, or even sky
blue but plain black is too unobtru-
sivc for those chaps run to high color.
This plan is better than the porous
plaster scheme too. Never heard of its
"Well, next time you travel with
more ready cash than you care to have
obtainablc, step into drug store and
buy two porous plnstcrs. Fold your
wad neatly and fiat, wrap around it n
piece of oiled silk and stick plaster
over it and on to the outside of the
other plaster Then slap this double
deck plaster on your chest and no ones
the wiser. But the fourin-hand rack
cts the best" and the man with the
$50, 900 necktie gave it a final twist as
he tied it around his collar, slipped on
his vest and coat and walked out,
serene and secure with twenty s., 900
bills snugly hid away in his queer
safety deposit vault.-Chicago News.
The Irish standard., 1891-12-12
Manly Inilenendence.

There is an attorney in town who is
telling of little experience he lately
had with an odd character from the
rural districts, says the Minneapolis
journal. 1t seems that the granger
went to the lawyers Office for the pur-
pose of getting a deed made out for
some swamp land he was selling. The
listener of woes heard the old mans
request, and then picking up pen and
paper he proceeded to jot down the par
ticulars in the deal. "Your name?"
from the attorney. Phillip Ward, :"
from the farmer. What is your wife's
name?'' eliza Al ''What does A
stand for?'' II don't know-never
asked her, replied Mr.. Ward, uncon-
cernediy Don't know your wife's
middle name, and you an old man and
married to her for good many years,
as you say? Why, this is rich. What's
the reason you never asked her what
her middle name WASP" "Wen, see
here, young fellow" returned the un-
inquisitive Ward, ''I'm a pretty indie
pendent cuss-allus have been and allus
intend to be-and the fact is I'm too in
dependent to ask her."
The Irish standard., 1891-12-12
An Old Shark Story.

One famous shark story has long been
current in the navy. A protested eye
witness locates the incident in the gulf
of Mexico, and fixes the date some
where in the early seventies. Accord
ing to this historian the ship lay at
anchor in spot where many sharks
were visible, and the younger officers
fell to fishing through port~hole with
q great hook baited with a hunk fof
meat. Presently an immense shark was
hooked and drawn up to the port-hole-
Then q sailor reached down, and, with
a keen knife, ripped the fish 50 that
only the shell was left hanging to the
hook. An instant later somebody cut
the rope and the monster fell back into
the gulf And dye think that shark
was dead?'' asked the narrator. : Not
by darned sight. He swan round " Tor
. minute, and, before we knew what he
was about, gulped down every thing the the
slai1lJor had ont out off him. !"
The Irish standard., 1891-12-12
IIIg IIIISa 81 81 UKI1AY. DECEMBER q!
THE GREA NORTHWEST

The States of Montana and Washington arc
ge'y fully described In two folders issued by
he Northern Pacific Railroad, entitled Golden
Montana and Fruitful Washington y Tbs
fotders contain good county maps of the statee
named, and information in reference to eli.
mate. lands. resources, aud other subjects of
inter st to capitalists, business men or settlers,
| Holders Of second class tickets to North Pa
cific Coast points. via Northern Pacific Kail-
road. are allowed the privilege of stopping over
at Spokane. Washington, and points west there
OF, for the purpose of examining all sections of
| this magnificent state before locating. North
ern Pacific through express trains carry free
cclonist sleeping cars from the St. Paul, and
Pullman tourist sleepers from Chicago via
| Wisconsin Central Line) to Montana and Pacific
Coast points daily.
California tourists, aud travellers to Montana
and the North Pacific Coast, can purchase round
| trip excursion tickets at rates which amount to
but little more than the one way fare Choice
| OF routes is allowed on these tickets, which are
good for three Or six months, according to des-
tination, and permit of STOP overs
The elegant equipment on the Northern Pa
cdc Railroad; the dining Car service; the
through first class sleeping cars from Chicago
via both Wisconsin Central Line aud c. M. g.
st. P. Ry.} to Pacific Coast points, and the most
magnificent scenery of seven states, are among
the advantages and attractions offered to travel
ers by this line.
The wonderland" book issued by the North
ern Pacific Railroad describes the country be-
tween the Great Lakes and Pacific Ocean, with
u APPS aud i'll lstrations.
For al y Of the above publ cations, and rates.
maps, time tables, write to any General or Dis
rict Passenger Agent, or Chas. g. Fee, G. r. 4
I. a., N. P. R. r., st. Paul. MINI.