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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1892-06-23
THE CA7oc7lN CLARION.
CHAS. E. CASSELL.
Editor and Publisher.
Thursday. June %, 1892.
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1892-06-23

Emmons, son of Hon, James G, Blaine
died after an illness of but several days
at his home in Chicago on Saturday
last. This is the third member of Mr..
Blaine's family that has died within
three years. Mr.. Blaine has the SYM
pathy Of the American people in his oft
repeated bereavements.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1892-06-23

The republicans and the Farmers AL
lance have coalesced in Alabama and
the democrats will have both to fight.
The New York Sun refers to it as "a
serious s1lit."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1892-06-23

John L. Sullivans foot measures
eleven and one. half inches in length,
four and oue.half inches across the ball
and three and one. eighth inches across
the heel.
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ATTORNEYS VISITS.

Theundersigncd will be II: Mcclanic~i"wn
every Saturday and will give attention to
any Legal Business that may lie placed in his
hands.
tY- Office above Justice Whites Office.
n. II. ROUzER
Mich 10 ~.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1892-06-23

It Is now confidentially asserted that
Emperor William of Germany will at
tend the Columbian exposition at Ohica-
70 next year.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1892-06-23

l cheer, help, I strengthen. | aid,
gladden. the heart of man and maid,
! set constipatlon's captive free,
And all are better for taking me.
Thus spoke one Of DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Pellets. (They are pills that speak
for themselves.) Very small, very nice
to take, produce no nausea or gripping,
yet are most effectual in all cases of
constipation, bilious or sick headache,
or deranged liver. Only 25 cents a
vial, at druggists. A perfect vest.
pocket medicine.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1892-06-23
AYERS
Sarsapari|Ia

during the past so years, truthfully
applies to-day. 1t is, in every sense.
The Superior Medicine. Its cura-
tive properties, strength, effect, and
flavor are always the same; and for
whatever blood diseases AYERS
Sarsaparilla is taken, they yield to
this treatment, When You ask for
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1892-06-23

II you want to make sure which Is the
Ioyeliest spring bonnet in town, take note
which one Is most ritliculed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1892-06-23
AYERS
Sarsa pariIIa

don't be induced to purchase any Of
the worthless substitutes, which are
mostly mixtures of the cheapest in
gradients, contain no sarsaparilla.
have no uniform standard of ap-
pearance, flavor, or effect, are blood
purifiers in name only, and are Of
fered to you because there is more
profit in selling them. Take
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1892-06-23

SuAOs
All along we haye claimed that ii Cooked
like Cleveland" yet we could scarcely be-
leve that his party would name him and now
there is little IN tact, no room for doubt:
Cleveland will be again re.nominated and he
andPresident Harrison will renew the fight of
four years ago. AS four years ago, Harrison
will have q New Yorker on the ticket with
him instead Of Ohio as in 1888, it will be
Indiana, as in 1884, that will furnish Cleve-
lands running mate; at least Wednesday
mornings reports from the Chicago Conven.
ton points to Gray of Indiana MS the candi.
date for Vice President
This has been the poorest year tor dark
horse presidential candidates within the
memory of the oldest mhabltant. Harrison
had 1t all his own way, largely and easily,
and now 1t seems that Cleveland has never
been in any apprcciable danger from Hill,
or anybody else. Now if both Cleveland
and Harrison had just as sure a thing for the
election as they haye each enjoyed for the
nomination, what a year of presid, initial snaps
it would prove to be.
ORE LANDS SEcURED.-Mr. L. r. Waes-
che OF this plac. has been almost constantly
engaged duliug the past month, endeavoring
to effect an arrangement, whereby the right
to prospect for ore and subsequently to lease
the lands if ore in sufficient quantities be
found. The lands lie in Mddletown Valley
at The western foot of Catoctn mountain.
lie returned on Tuesday last having III
most thorough and satisfactory manner
closed agreements with eleven different farm
owners covering about 800 acres OF land,
or belt about ~ miles long. The agree
mcnts are made in the name of Mr.. Jacob
II. Taylor of Baltimore City, n man of large
means, wide influence among capitalists and
who is one of the successful men in mining
enterprises. 1t IS intended that prospecting
shall begin at as early Il date MS practicable
| The ore found in that belt is a spccular ore
containing about 81 to GS percent of metallic
iron, a very low percentage of silica and but
q trace of phosphorus; if there is any large
deposit of this ore there, it will prove to Dt
one of the mos: valuable mines in the coun-
try and as its development will be made il
the interest of one of the largest eastern con
snmers OF iron ore, the mining ofthc ore vii
be carried on regularly and extensively.
Ills means much to the people of Middle.
town Valley besides the revenue to bc de-
rived by Few from the iron ore :: it means Il
railroad to the Valley and that without in
vcstmcnt OF local capital.
We have all the nccdful assurance that The
prospecting will be promptly and thorough
~ done aud as we see II, the only undeler-
mined, vet essential condition is, the presence
IN large quantities. of this ore that proven
the building ola railroad and the working
of the mines may I've predicted with certainty
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1892-06-23

The Emory Grove camp meeting will be-
gin August 4th and continue until the 18th.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1892-06-23

There is some difference between reward
and deserts when the hereafter is considered
every one expects to get his reward none
their desers
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THEIR CAR FARE PAID

The above announcement will hold GOOD
until May e5, 1892.
Thanking You for past favors, and trusting
you ill come to see us,
We remain very trdly yours,
TRAUB & BRO,
Repp building, corner Main and Broadway
UNION BRIDGE, MD.
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Cleveland. Sure.

The tax rate for this county has been fixed
ut &c cents for county purposes.
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j. Z10ub j. Bro.
UNION BRIDGE MD
x;lX,Ay6SSg1ESy1

We respectfully call your attention to "nl
extensive lnr Of season goods. IN all de-.
par,ments our stool; will he found cnmpl tc
Cali early before we run out ofYalio'S %'s
Remember, oar goods arc III! newly madrup
and we guarantee to give you the best goods
and best nt for The mo ~ Of any house ives,
of III more. Oar stock only needs 1" b
seen to- he apHrcciatali you vi he pleased
with both QuaIi;. and price. In si1l,s an"
sizes we can accommodate all--men, youths,
hnNS and children.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1892-06-23
Gents Furnishing Department.

A complete line including Ncckwear, Top
Shirts, Underwear and Hosiery. A fine
line of Gents Gloves for dress, driving or
w0rkinp
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Our Clothing Department

Consists Of the inrgrs, stock ever brought to
u.lon Bridge, and includes in various styles:
3,O Dress Suits for Men, 400 business SUITS
for Mn, 800 Suits for Boys and Children, 450
PAIRS Men Parts III - styles, Large line Of
Bows aud Youths Pants, large line of Boys
Knee Pants
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1892-06-23

Prof. John Landcrs' summer school closes
this week
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1892-06-23

The button,holing attachment of the sew.
ing machine will be the hardest worked
piece Of machinery in the land from this un.
til November next
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1892-06-23
HATS AND CAPS

liza I > AN y ON1 y
in great variety and at all prices. Also a
line of Straw Hats of the latest styles.
RUBBER GOODS. Gossamcrs for La
dies and Gents, Gum Coats.
TRUNKS, SATCHELS AND UMBRELLAS,
Don't fail to call and examine these goods,
comprising everything found IN tlrs!-class
Clothing Store We are here to please you
and know we can ifyou will call to see us.
IY- Persons coming II distance Of from l
to 20 miles and buying bill of $500 or
more will have
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1892-06-23

Boys aud Youths Pants, large line of Boys
Knee Pants
GENTS SUMMER SUITS.
Good S. 90 suits for $3.50. Good IS. suits
for IS 49, Nice $40. suit. for 81 80. Nice
s14OO suits for $1,000 Fine $4,000 suits for
$15 90. Fine $500 suits for SEQ.
SPRING OVERCOATS at greatly reduced
prices.
BOYS CLOTHING in great variety of
styles and sizes, from $500 to $12. for suits
with long pants.
CHILDREN'S SUITS. $500 suits for
$l.25. $3.50 suits for $3.50. $500 suits for
So rs, and others in same proportion.
We can save you Money on BOOTS and
SHOES, especially on Shoes, IN which we
will give you something new. An elegant
hand made shoe, fully warranted. Shoes tor
ladies', goats and children. Also full line
of Slippers for ladies' and gents. A very
large line of HOSIERY. Everything COM
plcte in cur
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1892-06-23

CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.--On Monday last
the summer schedule on the W. NJ. r r.
went into effect The change of time in
some of the trains is considerable and rs it
has been quite while since any consdera
bic change has occurred, our people will need
keep il before them, else there will be some
INSTANCES of missed trains
Going west the Fast Mail lcayes this
point at 6:25 a. m; the Accommodation at
1858 ~ NJ; the Blue Mountain ut $40 p. ~;
and the Express at 6:47 p. m.
Going East, the Blue Mountain leaves this
point at 7:39 a. m; the Express at $40 a. m
the Accommodation at BIG p. H.; the Fast
Mail at 5:19 p. III.
Attention is called to the closing of the
mail east in the morning as it is now closed
at 800 or 30 minutes earlier than heretofore
The schedule came to hand after the first
and fourth pages of this issue had been
printed, hence we have not been able to
make the necessary corrections: these will
appear in our next issue
On and after Monday, June Goth, trains Oh
the Emmltsburg Railroad will be run MS fol,
lows Leayc Emmitsburg 7:l0 and 10 Il. in,
2;52 and 800 p. IN. Leave Rocky Ridge S.
30 and 1890 a. H., $3.50 and $50 p. NJ. Mail
and express for Baltimore in the morning
must he sent by tram leaying Emmitsburg
at 7:l0.
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TENs WIS: $4,000

For extended pedigree and further mfnr-
nation address II. C.. ANnEliS. Mechanics.
town, Md or Wan II. HlGGS, Rocky Ridge,
Md.
H!NHH q ANOrNn
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1892-06-23

SICK HoRsE.-Dr. II. G. Anders' brown
colt became overheated by its run the DAY
that it got away from him and has been IN a
dangerous condition during the past severa!
days. DR.. Plttinger has 1t in charge and
hopes to be able to pull 1t through all right.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28
The Scottish H0gmany.

A satisfactory explanation of the term
"hogmany," used by the Scots to desig-
nate the last day of the old year. has
never yet been given, but there are two
suggestions which are quite plausible.
One is that the term 'hognany" is de-
rived from "hogenot" or ''hogg night
the Scandinavian name for the night
preceding the feast of yule, when ami
mails We're sacrificed. the word "hogg"
meaning to kill. The other derivation
is from the French. "au que menez." Ito
the mistletoe so" referring to the Druids'
custom on New Years eve of collecting
the mistletoe from the oaks and after
consecrating it distributing it among the
people of the Gauls, by whom it was
priced because of the many virtues
ascribed to it.-Exchange.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28
IN OTHER cLIMES.
How New Years Is Observed In Many
Lands-The Ancient Reckoning.

How New Years Is Observed In Many
Lands-The Ancient Reckoning.
In Mexico the day which is really
our 2Sd of February is often kept
with many characteristics of an old
fashioned English May day. Young
women, handsomely dressed, dance
around pole to which are affixed a
number Of colored ribbons, and. very
much as the "merry Mayors" of old did,
interweave these ribbons into many
hued patterns, producing charming ef-
fects. This is symbolic, when the
dancers are all brought to the center by
their shortening ribbons. of the wind
ing up of the seasons, and when their
dancing draws them from near the pole.
with their lengthening ribbons, the as
pect of the whole is said to represent
the expanding of the seasons All this
is accomplished to the air of song gen.
orally composed for the occasion, and
the whole exercise is poetic and grace
full.
The Russians at their New Years hold
feast denominated the ''The Feast of
the Dead" or in the Russian language,
"Raditzh Sabol." On this day people
visit the graves Of their departed friends
and place food upon them. The priests
also attend and celebrate mass. taking
the food left upon the graves.
The Persian New Year corresponds to
our June, the Abyssinians' to our 26th
of August, the Greeks make it Sept. l.
the Chinese date it our first moon in
March; the Turks and Arabs from the
18th of July, and our own red men
reckon from the new moon Of the vernal
equinox.
In England the "historic year" has al
ways commenced on the first day of
January, because William the Con-
queror was crowned on that day. His
torians have always commenced the
year with the 1st Of January, though in
all civil affairs the ancient manner of
reckoning from the 25th of March was
retained until the year 1859, when by
statute passed under George II it was
enacted "that from and after the last
day of December, 1851, the new year
should commence on the first day Of
January"
The celebration of the day is in some
respects similar in England to its OBJ
servance in Scotland. It is customary
to hold festive gatherings on the last
day of the year for the purpose of "see-
ing the new year in" Balls, parties
and family gatherings are the usual
forms of grouping persons in the same
social'scale, while dinner parties among
persons with old fashioned ideas are not
unusual. The amusements Of the as
sembled guests continue in the usual
manner until the approach of the mid
night hour, few minutes before which
all festivity is suspended, and an awful
attention begotten by listening for the
first iron changing of the clocks.
The moment the first stroke falls upon
the ears of the assemblage a clasping of
hands takes place, all glasses are raised,
and mutual good wishes and toasts are
rapidly passed, succeeded very often by
a willing but not always musically
skilled singing by all present of "Auld
Lang Syne"@Exchanpe
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CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Trinity Episcopal church, Main street. be.
tween Lewis and Church streets. Services .
Ii a. N and p. m. Rector, Rev. W. Q. Hu,-
linen.
United Brethren church, Lewis street. be
tween Main and Johnson streets. Services as
II a. m. and p. m. Pastor, Rev. J. D. DON
ovan.
Methodist church, Lewis street, betwes
Main and "derick streets. Services at IL
m. and p. Ia. Pastor, Rev. ]. 7. Williams.
Christ Evangelical Lutheran church, Lew
is street, between Main and Frederick streeta.
Services at II a. m. and p. M Pastor, Rev.
H. F. Shealy.
Baptist church, corner Main and Washing
ton streets. Services at IL a. m. aud d. N
Pastor, Rev. W. J. E Cox.
Second Presbyterian church corner Freder-
lex and Lewis streets. Services at IL a. m.
and 8. Pastor, Rev. VIM. Cumming.
st. Francis Roman Catholic, North Augusta
street, Mass at and 1880 a. m. Vespers and
benediction of Most Blessed Sacrament at
p. m. Pastor, Rev. Father Mcverry.
Young Mems Christian Association, corner
Main and Water streets. Services at p. m.
Sunday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28
New Years Decoration in Japan.

simple anu characteristic outdoor dec
orations MAKE Japanese city or village
beautiful at the New Year season. One
Of the most common is the straw rope
A rope with many wisps of straw and
strips Of white paper hanging there
from, and other objects, such as sea-
weeds, ferns, lemon (orangeD, a red
lobster shell. dried persimmons. char
coal, and dried sardines attached there
to, will be stretched either between the
pine trees or above the doorway Each
OF the articles just mentioned represents
an idea-pine, bamboo. seaweeds and
ferns, being evergreens. are emblems of
constancy; the straw fringes. according
to a legend often related. are supposed
to exclude evil agencies; 1.-The lob
ster by its bent form is indicative of
old age or long life;" the lemon (or
orangeD is called daidai, which word
may also mean generation [afterl gen.
eration;" the Hried persimmons are
sweets long and we'll preserved; the sar-
dimes, from their always swimming in
swarm, denote the wish for large fam
lily" and the charcoal is IAN imperish-
able substance. Chicago Tribune.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28
The French Exchange Gifts

The fashion of exchanging New Years
gifts, now declining in England, is
kept up in Paris. Parents bestow
portions on their children, brothers on
their sisters, and husbands settle sums
of money on their wives. During the
day the streets are crowded with car
riages filled with souvenirs, bonbons and
toys to delight the little ones. Sweet
meats are made in the most singular
forms one can imagine: punches of car
rots, green peas, boots and shoes, hats,
books and musical instruments, all made
of sugar and colored to initiate reality,
and hollow to hold bonbons. In the
morning social visitsare exchanged, and
no one able to give is exempt from leav-
ing present at every house he visits.
This favor is not expected from ladies'
Selected. ..--..z----
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28
New Years Song.

Come, new year,
And strew pale roses for thy sisters bierl
Loves are turned cold that at her birth leaped
high.
When thou art old, thou, too, forgot shalt lie,
With all thy golden glories faded, sere.
Come, new year!
Sleep, dead yearl
For dear delights are flown, and days are drear.
For oh, for oh, bleak lie the fields and bare;
Woe is me-woe-winter is everywhere;
With eyes that see not, ears that never hear,
Sleep, dead year!
Come, new yearl
But SILENTLY Let fall no foolish tear
For cankering care, or grief, or Joy gone by.
Since all must yield to age and change. and die.
With past joys cherished. persisted, days once
dear.
Sleep, dead year!
Sleep, dead yearl
Soon on springs breast your violets shall peer.
Burst from earth's casket for thy pleasuring,
Purple and gold. her tender treasuring.
Hark! the first robin. singing loud and clearl
Come, new year!
Agnes Gerard in Boston Transcript.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28
An Anecdote Of the Olden Time.

In the time of Charles of England
a court jester was cleverly outwitted by
nobleman, who had, according to the
custom of the day, presented the jester
with sum of money.
On New Years morning the jester
came into the presence of the nobleman,
and received, as he expected, a number
of gold pieces. He thought he had not
been given enough, SO he tossed them in
his hand. muttering that they were
light The nobleman saw this, and said,
"Prithee, Archy, let me see them again;
and, by the way, there is one of them l
would be loath to part with"
Naturally enough, perhaps, Archy
thought more coins were to be added
to his store, so he willingly returned
them to his lordship. But the nobleman
put them into his pocket, saying, "Ionce
gave my money into the hands of fool
who hadn't the wit to keep it."-Phila-
delphia Record.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28
CUTTING THE MISTLETOE.

An Ancient Druid New Year Custom Now
Associated with Christmas.
The mistletoe has for many years been
generally associated with the celebra~
ton of Christmas, but in fact the cut
ting of the mistletoe was in honor of the
New Year.
The Druids were summoned to meet
at this time by the supreme pontiff. The
priests came forth from their forests and
traversed their various districts, inviting
the faithful to follow them with the cry
of kal first day of the year, or kalonna
gifts to attend the holy ceremony of
gui (nistletoe) of the New Year.
The supreme pontiff of the Druidical
order was, as it were, its pope. Immense
numbers of the clergy and laity were
present at the fete. The ceremony
opened with search for the famous
mistletoe upon a tree Of thirty years
growth, and the mistletoe so found was
to become by its conservation the pan
cristrum or panacea for all woes.
When the naistletoe was found, Q ;tri-
angular altar of earth was raised at the
foot of the tree ON which it had been
discovered, and then commenced a pro-
cession. First marched the Engali, con-
ducting two white bulls, which had
never been subjected to a yoke. These
were followed. by the bards, who sang
hymns in honor of the Supreme Being.
Next came the novices, students and
disciples, accompanied by herald in
white. Then followed the most ancient
pontiffs-one carrying bread that was 10
be offered up; the second two vessels
one filled with water and the other with
wine, and the third q hand made of
ivory attached to q wand, symbolical
of Justice and power. Next came the
clergy, preceded by the supreme poptiff
in white robe and wearing q girdle Of
gold, and the procession closed with the
mobiles and the people.
The cortege having arrived beneath
the tree, the officiant, after prayers,
burned a morsel of bread and poured
some wine and water on the altar and
divided what remained among the as
sistant priests. This done, he assembled
the tree and cut off with golden sickle
the mistletoe and dropped it into the
robe of one of the principal pontiffs, who
received it with profound reverence.
The supreme pontiff, aided by the Eu-
bagi, then inundated the two bulls and
concluded the religious ceremony by
praying, with his arms raised, that God
would permit his benediction to rest
upon the gift he was about to distribute
among the people. then prostrate upon
the ground.
Immediately afterward the inferior
priests distributed as gift to the
assembled multitude particles of the
sacred mistletoe. They sent portions
also to the temple and to the chieftains,
who felt honored in receiving it, and
who, as an act of devotion and as a
talisman against harm, wore it round
their necks in time of war.
Sickness, enchantment and malevolent
spirits were expelled by it. Nothing
evil was capable of diminishing its
celestial power, and lightning itself
would not fall upon the house that con-
tanned it. t.-Philadelphia Times.