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Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30
STORY OF A FAMOUS RACE.
Fast Time Made by the Rival Boats Lee
and Natclez In 1870.

and Natchez In 1870.
One of the most famous races was
that between the Natchez, Captain
Leathers. and the Robert E. Lee,
Captain Cannon, which occurred in
1870 The race had it's origin in q
spirit of rivalry which had existed
between the two captains for long
time. Each having built what he
considered the fastest boat, nothing
but trial of the speed of the two
would satisfy Captain Leathers, SO
he sent Captain Cannon word to get
his boat ready, as he expected ropass
him under way. Every possible prep
aration was made by Cannon on tho,
Lee for a genuine race
All surplus weight was removed;
spars, tenders and the doors from a
portion of the cabin, as we'll as tho
sash from the pilothouse- fact,
everything that could be dispensed.
with which would cause resistance,
was removed from the boat, even to
portions of the fore and aft" bulk
heads in the hull and the splash bulk
heads. Nothing was left undone to.
have the Leo in perfect condition,
while, on tho contrary little or COM
paratively nothing was done with tho,
Natchez to prepare her for the race.
Tosum itupin a few words, Captain
Feathers and his engineer were too
Enguine of winning the race, or, in,
other words, they overestimated the
capabilities of their boat, and at the
same time underestimated the lee.
Just before the boats left port Captain
Leathers and one of his pilots went
down to tho Lee to see If herhuu was
creased. as reported, and while view
ing her he was recognized by one Of
the Lees firemen.
The two boats left New Orleans
June 80, 1870. The Lee was 81 min.
utes in advance of the Natchez, and
for the first three hours there was no
perceptible difference in their speed,
but about this time the Lee suddenly
began to widen the space, and when
v
she had dlstanced the Natchez Is
minutes, and they were running u
fraction more than II miles an hour.
When 10 hours out, tho Natchez
gained . minutes Oh the Loa. bUs
after this the Ice gained steadily un-
til the end of the race, ana when
Cairo was reached the Lee was l
hour and II minutes in advance Of
the NatcheZ.
The Natchez gained somo after
Cairo had been passed, and it is prob
able that, had it not been for fog, sllo
would havc reached St. Louis very
close to the Lee AS it was bow
ever, she was | hour and 20 min
utpS behind. The Lee arrived at St.
Louis at 1920 o'clock on the morning
of July 4, 1870, having made the trip
in the phenomt nally short time of
3 days IL hours and Ii minutes. st.
Louis Republic.
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30
A Relic of 1875.

Captain G.. w. Bullene. United States
inspector of boilers, has apocket piece
which he prizes highly. 1t is u cop
per token or souvenir just the size of
a silver dollar, issued by authority of
the First congress and bearing the
date I776."
On ol.c side is the familiar relief of
the Goddess of Liberty, beneath her
the date, and over her head a group
of l3 stars with spreading rays be-
meath them. Around theseis the in
scription containing the first of the
self evident truths of the Declaration
of Independence, viz, These united
colonies are and of right ought to be
free and independent states" The
inverse side is so worn that all the
lettering cannot be read. Around the
margin are the words, "By authority
Of the congress of the United States. "
Inside of this is wreath forming a
full circle, in the lower part of which
appear the words, "American indie,
pendence." Above these words the
surface is worn, and only the letters
ion" can be made out.-Soattle Post
Intelligencer.
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30
Slow Advance Toward the North.

The difficulties that make tho quest
of the pole SO arduous. have been dis
covered by slow degrees. 1t is mar
velous how soon nearly the full linn
its of northward attainment were
reached In 1906 Barents discovered
S,itzbereen in about IS degrees
north; in l71O Hudson reached SO de-
grces; in 1927 Parry, by sledging on
tue ice when his ship became fast,
succeeded in touching So degrees 4'
minutes. Since then all the enor'
nous resources of modern science
steam, electricity, preserved foods
and the experiences of centuries
have only enabled - miles Of addi-
tionat po!eward advance to bo mat.e.
-McClures s Magazine.
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30
Eads Of tho Paris tOunS Men.

Tho supcliine young men Ill PARIS,
according to the imaginative GORE,
sroadent, not content with r.rrt,
boot Lasts, have plaster casts made
of their legs from tho waists down,
with theobjcct of keeping both their
trousers. their knee hrecchcs anderen
their underwear i'll proper shape,
One youth, with more money than
brains has all entire room of bis
residence devoted 10 tho reception OF
some 60 pairs of plaster of paris
countcrparts of his legs, and 10th
ins is moro peculiar than the spec
tacle presented by this army OF fully
clothed limbs standing about with.
out any trunk and head.
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30
Tho SONGS of birds.

Dr. Morris Gibbs says that the re-
suit Of observations Of the songs Of
80 different species Of birds shows
that the notes do not change in quail.
ity as u resu!, uf change i'll emotion.
After rolbiry pests he had waited
and listened, allowing ample time
for tho male TO learn of the spolla-
ton. In each instance the male,
upon returning To- the empty nest,
at once hurst into q song, and
though it is possible that the song
expressed much sorrow or com
pluint DR.. Gibbs COULD never dis.
iu.,1ish any difference between it
und the warblns he was accustomed
~ ),,oJ
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30
A North Cnrnlinn OIAmOnl.

a young lady near Weldon picked
ur what she thought was pretty
little pebble near the Warren line.
CAPTAIN Willis Cheek Of that place
saw the stone aud purchased it. He
sent it to an expert in New York,
and the jeweler there notified him
that IL was ii diamond of the first
water. The captain paid the young
lady full value for it in the rough,
and then had it cut and set i'll q ring
His little daughter, Miss Ella, is now
the proud owner of a diamond ring
made of a gem picked up on North
Carolina soil in the oil county ce
Halifax. ~Kaleigh Newas
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30
THE COPPER WAS GAY.
nut He Couldn't Fool the Daughter Of tho
Chief Of Police.

hut He COuIdn't FOOL the Daughter OF tho
Chief Of Police.
He was n st. Paul policeman. He
stood OH the corner knocking flies
from the back of his neck and look
ing wise. A sweet little miss, mp
parently of 22 summers and with al
appearance Enthusiastically southern,
approached him and timidly III
quired:
Can you direct me to the Metro
politan Opera House1"
The "copper"" sized her up, then
thrust his big chin into the air again
and indifferently replied:
"Waal, yis."
He said no more, and she waited
patiently for moment The wise
boy was unmOved and stood like a
dummy in it's niche.
"Well?' she finally inquired a little
ilnpatiently.
The copper gazed at her from over
his chin and looked as though he had
never seen her before.
II asked you," she said with ey-
asperation, "if you could direct me
to the Metropolitan Opera House"
II kin" he replied stiffly.
well, why don't you do it them"
why, ma'am," in astonishment,
"ye didn't AK me-"
She looked at him lityingly for an
instant, then She grew angry.
Look here, Mr.. Cigarsign, or what
ever you are" she said, IF you arc
hired to play jokes on the public You
ought to get permit. 1asked you
u civil question, and you answered
mo with an alleged joke that is 50
old that it has white whiskers--a
joke that Billy Emerson got off in
the Boston Museum II hundred years
ago. Ii this is your second time on
earth, you ought to hang out a sign,
for people might think you are an
innocent little thing and steal you
some warm afternoon. | want to
tell you that my father is chief of
police, and if you don't show ne eX-
actly where that thcater is, and that
within two minutes, I'll tell father
the whole business and might induce
him to start you on the hunt for a
job"
She paused moment, and the
"coppcr's" attitude undcrwentan i'm
mediate and surprising change. He
attempted to apologize, but she
wouldn't have it. At a 2:4o gait he
started in the direction of the the
alter, the young girl smiling as she
toddlcl along at his heels. The the
alter reached, sho smiled and said:
There, you old relic of a forgot
ten past, got even with you foryour
smartness. never saw tho chief of
police, and she hum,ned bar of
DO Not Forget Me" as she disap
pcared within the playhouse. st.
Paul Pioneer Press
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30
A REVOLUTION IN MUSIC.
NONDERS WILL NEVER CEASE
$40 Worth of Choice Music md
The Clarion One Year for $l.1J.

The New York Musical Echo Is quite
novelty in modern journalism and affords a
grand opportunity t, amateur pianis's and
vocalists. 1t is y large quar'o musical publ
cation, published monthly each humber con
tanning ttirty tsco fuU size pages Of sheet music
the brightest. liyclcst and most popular
selections of the day, both vocal and lnstru.
mcn,al-to together with q pretty cover on
which is q full page portrait OF some beauti,
ful actress or singer, The music and por'
trait change each issue.
lIcre is specimen Of the contents of one
OF the issues of this wonderful musical pub
lica,ion' Every month complete change,
making Mt the end of the year the most com
prehcnsivc and complete musical library to
be obtained anywhere.
The portrai, of Marie Tempest and the fol.
lowing music in January issue
INST EUNENTA.
La Guitarc
Storm and Rnin Gavo,tc.
Dance ofthc Gnomcs.
Please, Another Waltz.
VOCAL.
Farewell, Oh, Farewell.
The Song NY Mother Sang.
The Wild Rosebud.
A YEARS SUBSCRIPTION
means 3sl pages Of music ana twelve fine
portraits We want our friends to be care.
ful of each number, to bind it and preserve
it, as duplicate copies may soon be thing of
the past. If you will bind the Echo you will
have the finest selection of popular vocal and
instrumental music that could be bought for
any price. It will be constant source OF
pleasure and delight to you.
We take great pleasure in making the an
nouncement that by special arrangement
made with the New York Musical Echo we
can send the CLARION and this popular mus
ical magazine one year for little more than
the prcc of the Musical Echo The price Oh
the CLARIoN il 800 and the Musical Echo
81 So Both may be had one year for 81 %.
San pie copies Of the New York Musical
Echo sent on receipt of IL cents
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30
Church Directory.

reformed Churcll-Rev. G. A, Wh'tmo1e
ras or. Weekly Lectures Tuesday evening
,retiny of Ladies' Aid Society every second
:, 6dnesday evening Regular services :,
u pointment from tho pulpit.
Lutheran ChurcIl-Rcv J. II. Barb, pas
or Services, Sundcy 10 A. NJ. and $50 T.
VI. Sunday School, ,. 2. u Prayer Meet
;ny, "Wednesday, Gas L.
ruitcd Brethren Church-Rcv w. H.
Martin, Pastor. Regular Services by "P'
aoroiutment from the pulpit.
Glass Meeting every two weeks al ~ a: III
Prave, Meeting every Thursday evening
sunday School Pm.
Milc Society every rcond and Fourth
Wednesday evenings
Missionary Meetings by regular appoint
mcnt,
Morayian Church Rev. J. J. Rlckscckcr,
stor, Services in NechaniCs'own every
o weeks, alternating morning and evening,
.ccham, every Sunday.
Methodist Epis ropal Church - Rrv.
Henry Mann Pastor. Services every alter
nate sunday at 10 A. NJ. and 7,M +. NJ
Sunday School at 8 A. NJ. raytr Nret'hH \
every Weducsday evening at 73o +. NJ.
ST Stephens Church Protestant Episro'
raj. REV. X. Wmtlingham, Pastor. ser
vices every Suninv 1t 1880 a. M, except on
9th Sun11v in the month, then at night.
ycning Prayer, Fridays, at !.
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30
Words Of Wisdom.

Prudence is .he muzzle ofzeal.
Truth Is truth, come whence it may.
Conservatism is u mild form of COW
stdlce.
Society IS no comfort to one not
sociable.
A woman who can love once can
loye twice.
We shape our own tate quite as much
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30

Uncle Nose, a Houston darkey, re-
Gently had occasion 20 buy yard of
silk. He was somewhat surprised at
the cost and on asking what was the
cause was told by the accommodating
clerk that probably it WAS owing to the
scarcity of silkworms. A few days
afterward he came to the same clerk
and asked
"IIow's de tapewums coming on p
"What do know about tapeworms,
asked the indignant clerk.
II was gwinter buy foah yards OBJ
tape, but | dunno If had money enutf.
Mabe dar's sumfn de matter wild de
tapewums ies as der was wild de silk
wums de odder day.
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30
Two Wpishty EensOns.

"Halloa, old chap, looking for
fresh lodgings! Why so'"
"Oh, for two reasons! First, be-
cause my late landlords daughter
played the piano all day long; and,
secondly, because he turned me out
fo, rot paving my rent - N--EAchanGe.
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30

Will he found in Office next door to John
Roots store at all times except on DAYS men
toned below.
The following appointments will be
promptly kept
f IT'S BUR,i-On Friday of each week
al kmmltt House.
WOLtSVILLE-Th Third Wednesday OF
each month";
ELLERTON e. HAIR ONY--On Thurs.
day following the Third Wednesday ~
each month.
June 10, 81.
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30

Iaborer-Itsan actor ye are J? .,'ure
you have aisy times.
Actor Easy, is it : Just you take a
leading part in Russian play aud try
to look half frozen in Siberian snow
storm on sitting bot Julv night and
see.
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30

MANNII,I.r, il. l., March \. 1871.
l. the undersigned, sun, red iruuI epiiorsy fo,
6y'nrs, Ia 10 "rfoiit" and co"ld 40 no work
w'.atever consu!tod q number OF doctors bu
NJ Had here "hs Il" remedy TOR my disease.
ti.rn took l'astur koenSs h'r,e Tonic unt
am low il perfect heath ard wurs all the tIi.l,
1housand thanks 10 your rru.ev.
PHILIP hONGEOE.
05 PROSPECT ST. NEWARK. N. j.. March2, 1871.
cot sorae # lasto, koenig Nerve Ton,.
for hrrvuusnoos and slocrirssrtss Gnd II
helped me tho frs, t,,no l took 1t | he'd the
hest sle.r l had had for hUNsrel Ion'hs.
niso know friends OF miir who us'si il and nay
/, Is the I"D, nerve tonic thy u.cr USED. ]
write this that some TN f"re. may use YOUR
medicine and bo help.,I bt H.
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30

Rounder-T These fin de steele times
are too much for me. used to THINK
it bad enonsh when l caught my little
brother smoking my cigarettes
Sounder-Wh Whats The matter now ?
Rounder-Why, | have to hide them
from my little sister now.
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30

Teacher-This little nursery poem is
remarkable. Did you make it all up
yourself?
Bright boy-No' m it was in a book,
but I bought the book with my own
money.
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30

AmcliA-MArtin seems to be very
timid. He was afraid to kiss me last
night.
kate-I don think he ls timid. He
kissed me the other night.
Amella-( pitefuIly)-That does not
show he isn't timid. lie probably was
afraid to refuse.
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30

What was the pow between Chole
Parsons and the hotel barber about ?
The same old trouble. The barber
couldn't hold bis tongue, and Chollie
offered to hold it for hlm.
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30

Hostess Crushing up in exctemenD-
Won't you please sing something i'm
mediately Mr.. Voglesa1g:
Mr.. V. (gratiiled)-l shall re pleased
| assure
Hostess Do ! do A fires broken
out in the cellar, and want to avoid
a panic.
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30
:! A 7 E N 7 s,

n,fa.s, Reissues and Trade Ndrks secured
NJ al other patent causes in the Patent VI
l. cand before The Courts promptly and care.
'ullv attended to-
,pon receipt Of model or sketch Of inrention
tf4 tn,jtity Free IF Ch'rge
FEES MODERATE, and make NO
II ARGE UNLESS PATENT IS SECUR-
y. Information, advice anl SPECIAL rcfc.
q ,t sent on application
!. Il. LlTTELL, Washington, d. {
Near L s. Patent Oihce.
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30

Lucy-I hear Mr.. Jones calls at your
house every evening.
Fanny-Ges, and | have tried every
way in the world to make him stay
away, but in Vain
Lucy-Dld you ever slng for hun
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30
CEAS. E. CASSELL.
EDITOR AND PUBLIsHER OF
THE CATOCTIN CLARION
BUILDING, Northwest corner
ot Church and Main Streets.

ot Church and Main Streets.
.ysvs,-rns Crocrr CLARION is published every
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mes the risk of remittance by mail. No suoscrip-
ors received for less than six mon.lsnor any paper
~, ,ntinued until arrcarages are paid. Advertise
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local or special notices cents a line.
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30
MchanSbwn Frederick County, Maryland Thursday November 80 $685.
as fate shapes us.

as fate shapes us.
Whatever is worth doing at all is
worth doing we'll.
AS soon us two people begin to think
alike they disagree.
Ayarice is so close that he who has
1t denies its possession.
Pretense may not be of long contln-
uance but it goes while it lasts.
In all human action those faculties
will be strong which are used.
The vain man makes merit of mis-
fortune, and trinmphs in his disgrace.
Wisdom is everlasting; early or late,
we apprehend her just the same.
Life is short. The sooner that man
begins to ENJOY his wealth the better.
A woman may be no more vain than
man is, but she will do more for yam.
tvs sake than a man will.
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30

Let me see said Brown to Jones ism t
this Jones that we were just talking
about relative Of yours?
A distant relntlye, said Jones.
Very distant? ?
/ should think so. Hes the oldest
of twelve children, and I'm the young
est
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30

The Ignoramus-Which is right |
ride home IN a coup, or ! ride home III
Il conpay ::
The Empecune Neither: | ride
home in a street car.
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30

It was the tirst she had tver baked
and she SAID proudly.
Don't you think could 90 into the
bread busines ?
NV dear, said her husband gently, If
they sold bread by weight you d make
yollr fortune.
Catoctin clarion., 1893-11-30

lUIUt ~ baIGtI LtlI'
Do you love me said the paper bag
to the sugar.
I'm Just wrapped UP in you, replied
the sugar.
You sweet thing. murmursd the pa
per bag.
WI kissed glrl last night and she
treated it just like an editor treats my
poems.
F-Declned 1t?
W-No. Returned it with thanks.
The morning call., 1893-07-05

in black" was suspended beneath an
leaping from upright to crossoar. ana
now there streamed forth golden God
desS of Liberty, above whom hovereu the
national bird of freedou in all the glory OF
radiant fire. All around the goddess was
illuminated by rockets, aerial bouquets
and streams of fire. while dea1enlne
saIutes enhanced the effect from mortar
discharges. torbillions, yacht and cannon
salvos and other booming inventions OF
some expert in tumult'
The band recovered from its first alarm
sufficiently to play Home, Sweet Home"
the crowd set up a gratited cheering and
then there was general rush for the cars.
Such getting home was never before.
The Haight-street cars, ten deep. we're al
once seized and occupied all over, it being
estimated that 200 persons were carried by
the first 10 start, the roof of which also
bore its contingent
The wise people waited patiently until
the firstrush was over to neigh boring lines.
thus securing place with the least delay.
But every one was merry and good natured
and voted the fireworks was a capital show
for the money.
The committee in charge was perfectly
satisfied by the way in which Folus had
fulfilled his contract, and two members
said that they thought San Francisco had
never seen more satisfactory pyroteehnlc
display at such small cost. The whole
exhibit was contracted for at $1,000.
The morning call., 1893-07-05
RATTLING RACES.

'Look out for jobs" said turtle at the
Bay District Track yesterday afternoon.
''it's the last day and everything goes"
1t was the last day of the summer meet
ing, but the speaker was little premature.
for no complaint was found with any of
the five races on the card. A goOd-sized.
good-natured holiday crowd was present
and the betting on this various events was
unusually lively. Representatives of the
gentler sex were out in full force and gave
considerable work to the official pool
buyers.
La itself the racing was all right, but the
talent" were hit hard, much to the de-
light and profit of the ''bookies."
There were eight starters in the selling
race of five and half furlongs for two
year-olds Considerable money was
wagered on Warrago at odds ranging from
4 to 1 to to and finally the FLY was
backed off the board Al the drop of the
flag Realization bounded off iu the lead,
Pelasky second and Agitat0 in the rear.
Turning into the stretch Warrago Rugged
the inside rail to such advantage that she
won by an easy length in :0Sb. Realiza-
ton was second past the post aud Agitat0
was third.
Condo was the favorite in the next
event, which was over a course Of seven
turlongs. Some one started Tip" that
Bronco was billed to win and the talent"
went through bankruptcy by backing the
bucking horse at PA to l. From the start
to the turn positions changed rapidly
Linville, Bronco and Mosby occasionally
leading. On the stretch Condo made
neat little squirt and won by a length in
1:2S%. Bronco gained the place from
MosDy by half a length. The other seven
starters were strung out, not unlike
Fourth of July procession.
A free-for-all bic of four furlongs
was the third event. Iodine was played
heavily to win at even money. just a few
of the knowing ones wagered q little ON
Gypsy Girl al 8 to and the result made
them very happy. Redlight, who was
second choice at s to 5. started off in the
lead closely pressed by Iodine. On the
stretch Gypsy Girl bounded out of the ruck
and won by length in AS Redlight was
second and Nellie Van third.
Seven runners started In the fourth
race, a handicap of six and and half fur
longs. Inkerman was the favorite at to
1, and he got off slightly in the lead, and
Sir Reel was the last in the procession.
Soon Raindrop and RomuluS were leading
and ran neck and neck to the turn. Rain
drop took the pole and continuing her good
work. won handily by two driving lengths
in :22b Sir Reel was we'll ridden ut the.
finish aud beat lnkerman half length for
the place.
Last of the day and the meeting was the
Fourth of July handicap of one and six
teenth miles Oakland was the favorite.
but he had hard struggle to beat the fleet
Wyanashott. Garcia got off on the rail in
t lead, but was soon passed by Wyan
Shott On the stretch Oakland was let
out, and after fierce struggle ran in half
a length ahead Of Wyanashott. Time,
:49h Garcia was third and only neck
behind Wyanashott
The morning call., 1893-07-05
THE RACE ON WHEELS.

The great race maeting of the California
Division League of American Wheelmen,
under the auspices of the Bay City Wheel
men, was brought to "a most glorious and
succr ssfnl conclusion yesterday afternoon
at Central Park.
The day was simply perfection. In fact
a more propitious afternoon for racing
could not have been desired.
Long before he referee announc ed the
first event the grand stand presented a
most animated appearance.
standing room only" was posted at the
entrance as early as 2 o'clock. and as the
hours flew by the crowd grew so large
that some of the old ball-players ed
that it reminded them of the good old
days when the national game was the great
sport of the day.
Bicycling, however, has taken the place
OF baseball. Judging from the great inter-
est the ladies and gentlemen manifested in
the races, many of which were well worth
going miles TO see.
1t was thought that several records
would GO under. as the wind had been kind
to the wheelmen and gave the track wide
berth while the races were in progress.
Those who prophesied that coast records
would be lowered were not mistaken, as
Foster took a. fraction off his own record
made on Saturday last, but it was not
allowed as the men who clocked him were
not official timers.
Zelglrr. however. reduced the quarter
mile coast record and Fox took some fig
ures from Oh the two-mile coast record