Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1893-06-29

STABLE BURNED-The stable on Mr.
Henry Fleagle's place one mile east of town
was destroyed by fire on Saturday evening
last. The origin of the fire is unknown.
PERsoNAL.-Miss Clara Lan(lers returned
last week from six weeks visit to Selins
Grove, Pa. Mrs. Howard Schnurc to whom
her visit was paid, returned with her and
will spend several weeks here.
RUNAwAY-The two horses attached to
the hack that Mr.. Frank Zimmerman drlyes
to the trains, became for time unmanagca-
bic on Tuesday evening last, and before he
could control them, succeeded in smashing
a street lamp and post. Little or no other
damage was done.
AN UGLY FALl4-Mr Henry Sipcs On
Tuesday last fell through from the hay NOW
to the ground below, receiving serious injur.
les. He stepped upon the end of board,
which, fitting, struck him blow III the face
cutting and bruising him severely, infilcting
greater injuries than the fall that came after
wards.
UNION BRIDGE NEXT TuEsDAY.--Colum.
bia Council Jr. q. U. A. NJ. of this place is
anticipating pleasant time on the Fourth,
as they will participate in a body in the patrl,
ot,c exercises that will be held there that day.
1t is probable that a number of our people,
not members Of the order will accompany
them.
DWELLING BURNED.-At about midnight
on Sunday last tho dwelling house of Mr..
Joshua Whitmorc near Rocky Ridge was
entirely consumed by fire. Very little ofthe
contents of the house was sayed. All of the
childrcn's clothing was consumed, save what
they slept in. The origin Of the fire is un-
known.
BANK FAILUREs.-We note among the
many bank failures two III San Diego, CAL.
and one in Jacksonville, o. In one of the
former Mr. Jos. W. Seton, well known as a
former citizen ofthis place, was an officer
and near the latter place our friend &. w.
Eichclberger resides We trust that neither
have been yic,lmizcd Ivy the failures.
NEW VoLuME.-Thc Bultimorean has just
entered upon its XXIlIrd volume. It's one
of our most valued exchanges, being model
of nca,ncss in the matter Of Typography ; n
perfect cornucopia of society and fra'rrnal
orders information, while its editorial and
biographical departments are specially mcr-
itorlous. 1t is simply charming and we con
graduate it rs well upon its intrinsic worth
as its natal day.
! EXCURSION TO GETTYsBUR Sunday
next, July End Burns Post, &. A. X. of
Westminster will have charge OF an excursion
to gettysburg. The train goes via llghfcd
and will pass this point Mt S.5l a. m, fare
81. 90. Returning the train will leaye Get,ys
burg at $50 y, NJ.
On thu, day the New York Veterans will
dedicate their $3.50 900 monument and there
will be 10000 soldiers cncam2"i on the bat
tlctiell
On JAlNr-On "Wednesday last Col u
V. B,ughman with his fonr IN hand stopped
here on his way To Gettysburg and returning
stopped for supper at the Gilbert House
Accompanying him were Senators Black
burn of Kentucky and Gibson of Maryland,
Jodgc McComas Of Washington and Nc
Sherry of Frederick, Congressman Allen of
Mississippi nnd Mcssr, Henry Williams and
| Charles Banghmam Of Frederick. The Jun
iurs tended them a screnadc on their return
| in Me evening,
Runaway On Sunday last when return
inv home from church, Mr. ID. G. Zcntz,
residing at Franklin Mills had a serious ex
pcrience with Il runaway horse. The bit
broke as he was passing under the railroad
bridge north of town and the horse ran rap
idly, passing number of teams, striking Mr.
A. 5. Zcn,z' and doing it considerable injury.
Mr.. David Biehl was riding with Mr.. ID. G..
Zcn,z he jumped from the rear of the con-
yeyance, was thrown to the ground and Sc
yerely injured. The horse stopped only
when 1t arrived at home.
| WORTH CoNslDERING.-Wh had form
crly been an al cy leading from Main to East
street having been, by the sale of los front.
ing thereon and the erecting Ola building on
one by Mr. Daniel Wilhidc, advanced to the
dignity of street. Mr.. w. 4. Lynn, who
owns about 225 feet of front thereon, pro-
poses to other property owners, to add to
the width of the street, provided the Others
| on both sides will do the same.
He also agrees TO put up curb stones and
make side walk along his front. This ay'
enuc will at some time be widcned rs there
are about eight building lots thereon and as
it Is already Il thoroughtarc for mahy, we
sec very excellent reasons why Mr.. Lynn's
proposition should be considered.
~-~~~-->---~---~-
New COMMIssIONERs-U the amend
ment to the constitution of Maryland relating
to County commissioners, ratified in 1891,
| the Legislature was authorized to fix the
term at any limit not exceeding SIX years. In
conformity with this, acts were passed at the
session Of 1892 for every county except Kent
county.
In the majority Of counties there are three
commissioners In the majority the term is
six years. Only in six counties is The limit
| fixed at four wears, viz: Alcgany, Garrett,