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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-12
LITERARY LETTER.
Jack Astor's Fantastic Romance and ehs
 Writings of Persons of Wealth.

Especial Correspondence.J
 NEW YORK, May S.-When William Waldorf Astor sought in literature some consolation for his political disappoint- rnents, his friends were not astonished, though the public were. The young multi millionaire had earned two diplomas car rying university degrees. He was always a student Even when ho was q state sen ator at Albany ne spent his sparo hours in the library or walked about in the sub- urbs, solitary as Thoroau used to be almost In tho Concord novels and meditating like that queer literary genius.
 But Astor's friends thought he would turn to history or biography. He found as boy greater delight in reading the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-12
Rough on Congress.

FALL RIVER, Mass, May 12.-The fol- lowing notice was posted in the Barnaby gingham mills:
 To OUR EMPLoYEEs-Owing to the imbecile position taken by the present administration at Washington and the idiotic legislation now go- ing on in congress, the result of which you are perfectly familiar with, these works will shut down on May F.
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! ns 2.iEtllDEt afs
c. and NJ. T. MALoNEY. PUBLISHERS.

Letters and communications should bear the name and address of the writer in each case as a guarantee of good faith. Anony- nous communications will not he printed.
 Any irregularftY in delivery should be TO- ported to the office at once.
 Entered at the Post OfT1ce at Waterbury az second-clasS matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-12
Cruiser New York at Colon.
Progress of Referendum.

COLON, May 12.-The United States cruis' er New York. Captain John w. Phillip. has arrived here from Jamaica.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-12
Boston Clothing
 Store.
To the people Of Waterbury
and Uicinity.
Announcement

By order of our creditors we are forced to close out our entire stock of Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods. within thirty days, regardless of cost.
 Bear in mind, this great creditors sale of great and fine, honest made up stock of Clothing for spring and summer for Men Boys and Children. The prices on every article in our store are Cut, Crushed and Slaughtered.
 Here is your greatest opportunity now to secure your Clothes for yourself and family for very little money.
 COME, COME COME.
 To take the great advantage of this great bona-fide creditors sale. Our loss is your gain.
 To give you an idea of the prices, we
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-12
Too Late.

Too Late. Dashaway-You look blue. Won Blumer (dejectedly)-I am. lost 2 SD bill yesterday.
 Dashaway-Heavensl How did that hap pen?
 Won Blumer-Well, sir, it's the most sin gular thing you ever heard of. put it in my vest pocket in the morning before go- ing out, as thought, and at noon when went in to get my lunch I put my hand in my pocket, and it was gone. Dashaway-Why didn't you go right back home?
 Won Blumer-1 did, but it was no use, old man.
 Dashaway-Wasn't it there? Won B1umer-No. I got there too late. Dashaway-Why, what do you mean? Did any one find it?
 Won Blumer-Oh, yes; my wife picked it up in the hall just where I dropped it in the morning.
 Dashaway-And yet you say you were too late?
 Von Blumer-I was, old fellow. She had spent it before Iarrived.-NGv York World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-12
Hens :: Working :, Shirts

we have madras, cheviot, and flannel made to sell for $l.0O and $1.25. c. W. D. price while they last 50c, one lot good Working Shirts 25c, an other for 20c. A big lot blue check Overalls and Jumpers 25c each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-12
Weather Forecast,

BOSTON, May 12.-The senate passed tns referendum bill to the third reading.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-12


 Taking all the choice pat terms ill the. stock of these man. ufactl.rers at our own price, We have told the story on SIP Suits. There are a few left.
 The workingman we never forget for we arc workers too.
 Last week manufacturer closed out all he had in men's all wool suits. U. s. & Cowcre there and took the choice things.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-12
Very Easy.

Tyre Dunweary Gas his partner returns from the farmhouse with lavish hand out) Well, dat come dead easy. didn't it?
 Kahn Twerk-Easy2 We'll, l sh'd sayl Just like stealth it-Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-12
.COllaring A Man

Is not the way to make him buy. We do not attempt to force anyone to purchase from us. We courteously offer the best value to be had for the money knowing that buyers and sellers interests are identi- cal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-12
"Well, none at present. but when my un
But Natural.

The wintry wind howled, and the fragile girl shivered as she drew her scanty mantle more closely about her.
 Are you cold?" they asked.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-12

SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year $500 Three mos. SIPS SIX months 25O One month. A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-12
Woman Burned tO Death,
Funport Harbor, Lake Co.,, Ohio.

RoCKLAND. Mass, May 12.-Miss Isabella IIoring, aged 61, was burned to death while at work in her kitchen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-12
CHECKERS AND CHESS.

Checker Problem No. 270-From American Checker Review.
 Black
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-12

The Alleged Heretic Won. CARLETON PLACE, Ont, May 12.-The celebrated heresy case against Professor John Campbell, on appeal from the Mon treal presbytery, resulted in a compromise, but it was practically a victory for the ac
 I
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-12

Fair; slightly warmer; variable winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-12

 "'Twere vain to deny," she said. 'This is Boston and I-I native." # She bowed her head.-Detroit Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-12

One lot of Knee Pants, best 25c goods at 10c pair.
 full line of Underwear, Over Shirts Dress Shirts, Stiff Hats, Soft Hats, Hosiery, Neckwear, Collars, Cuffs, Suspenders, Jewelry, and many other things, all at great sacrifice. Remember don't miss this genuine creditors sale The earlier you will come the best choice you will have. Come one, Come all. Come from far and near to secure the many bargains sale commences
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Rocky Ridge Items.

AS yet the growing grain has not been
affected by the weather, looks strong and
healthy. Present price of wheat also healthy
Should the weather continue as the past
week has been our roads will be in prime
condition for travel.
Public Sales will be next in order, the out
look for high prices are not at all cncourag-
ing. The heavy discount being on horses,
as there seems to be no demand for them.
Mr.. w. Glen has his house fairly under
way, with fair weather. 1t will be ready to
occupy by April LIST,
On Saturday last, Mr.. Jas. b. Ogle took
possession Of the store purchased of Mr.. L.
5. Albaugh of Walkersville.
On Friday night about II p. M, there was
was rather an exciting time in Walkersville,
to those immediately interested, wien it
became rumored that two small children had
been Kidnapped, the one was found at
Woodsboro and the other was supposed to
have been taken to Thurmont May be able
to eulghten you more fully in the near
future.
Mr.. G. J. Barrick not being firm believer
in Hicks filled his ice house with snow.
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Mr.. Daniel Culer,o of Jefferson, Middletown
Valley, died suddenly from heart disease Sun
day morning, aged eighty four years. he
leaycs number OF children. one of them is
Rev. NJ. l.. Cutler. Lutheran minister of
Anollo Pa.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-03-08

There should be street crossing on West
Main st, about opposite Mr.. J. Wesley
Nrcegcr's property.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-03-08

Fresh from his latest victory, the puglistic
champion, James j. Corbett, will appear at
Harris Academy of Music, Baltimore, in his
new play, GENTLEMAN JACK, ION Mon
day hight, March 5th. Champion Cor.
hett will appear every night during the week
ana nj the Thursday and Saturday matnces,
He will give an exhibition Of scientific sparr-
ing in addition TO his Performance III the
plyv
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-03-08

FARM SoLD.-M William Eicholtz has
sold his farm, lately purchased at the sale ot
his fathers property, near Centre School
House, to Mr. JAS. r. Isanoglc.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-03-08

Mrs. Adam Lorentz, Of Burkyllls, was
stricken with paralysis of the BRAIN scyera
days ago and is now critically Ill.,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-03-08

On Friday last the School Commissioners
of this county paid out between 81. 900 and
sis 600 to the 2l5 teachers OF the county tor
service rendered during the past term of p
months
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-03-08

There will be meeting Of the B. NJ. A.
tomorrow friday evening Ia the Town
Hall at $50 o'clock.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-03-08

Pen-Mar Council, Jr, y. U. A. NJ, of
Bucna Vista, presented tie Mt. Zion, Fred
erick county, school with a beautiful Gag on
the % INST Prof J. w. Woitinger, the
teacher, made an excellent speech.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-03-08

There will be few, il any, vacant houses
in our to VIII after April LIST. There will be
less than the usual change of home.
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Local Items.

When Baby was sick, We gave het Tastoria.
-,yhon she was a Child, she cried Tor Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung TO Castoria.
When Jus had Children, she gave them Castora
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-03-08

Master Roy Leatherman is attending the
jIigh School In Washington, having success
fully passed an examination: the pupils are
uniformed and are subject to military drill
and discipline. Miss Mamie is attending
the public School.
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OFFICERS

S NJ. ely, President,
l.. II. Waesche First Vice President,
DR.. +. c. Ketauyer, Second Vice President,
Chas. H. Osler, Secretary,
NJ j. Albaugh, Treasurer,
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

The above named officers with Mcssrs
Geo. w. Stockslale, John Root and Chas.
+. Casscll.
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JOHN HEN DRICKSON
TIME MODEL.

TIE STYLES ARE MOSTLY EN-.
TIRELY NEW AND DIFFERENT
FROM THOSE OF LAST SEASON.
YOU ARE SURE TO LIKE THEM
THEY ARE SWEET, SIMPLE AND
RICH LOOKING. ALL COL ORS AND
BLACK
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-03-08

Our fishermen have been out but thus far
have not glutted the market.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-03-08

Mr. f. E. Black has gotten together the
best selected stock of furniture that has ever
been offered IN this town. His advertisement
next week will give you an idea of what he
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-03-08

What has happened to the Woodsboro and
treagerstown Local Option bills9
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SEWING MACHINE

Has no cqual-is delivered free every
where. Please send full Post Office adj.
dress. including County, and also your
shipping address, including railroad sta
ton most convenient to you. One cent
postal expense will bring to you some
thing new and important for every fam
ilv. For full particulars please send to.
No. 457 West goth Street, New York
City.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-03-08

Business Locals.
t3y- MONEY TO LOAN on Mortgage
inquire at THIS OFFICE.
mchotf.
4. >--~~---~-~---~~
eB LAST TRIr.-The agent for Rose
Jelly, Clayton Il. Kolb, will make one more
trip this spring Tin March, Will not offer
1t again until November
Mich, sgt.
eY WANTED-A respectable white wo-
man to do general hoisc work; liberal wages
good and perliahAr home.
',"'Applysor address,
Mrs NJ l.. Norris
l02 n. Market st.
mchl5t Frederick Md
~ PIANO LAMP FOR SALE-A new
Rochester Piano lamp, crimson Shade all
complete Just as it came from factory. For
sale at Il barpan, Inquire at THIS OFFICE,
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Order Nisi OH Sales.
No. 6IJ7 Equity.

Order II Isl Oh Sales.
No. 6I57 Equity.
lii the Circuit Court for Frederick County
sitting IN Equity
January Term, 1894
Vincent Sebold Assignee Of Hugh F.
Roddy, Mortgage, ct al.
vs..
Bernard Collitlower, Ex'r Of GcorgeI.
Kimmell, ct al
In the Matter of the Report of Sales filed
the 18th day of February, 1854.
n RDERED, That on the 9th day Of
~ March, 1898, the Court will proceed
to act upon the Report of Sales of Real Es
tate, reported to said Court by Bernard Coli
Aowre, Assignee of Mortgage in the above
cause, and filed therein as aforesaid, to finally
ratfy and confirm the same, unless cause to
the contrary thereof be shown before SAID
day providcda copy of this be inserted in
some newspaper published in Frederick
County, for three successive weeks prior to
said day.
The Report states the amount of sales to be
1921.
Dated this 9TH day of February, 1894.
JOHN l.. JORDAN,
Clerk ofthe Circuit Court for Frederick
County.
True Copy-Test John l. Jordan
Febl54i Clerk
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Coon EGGs.-Mr William Eicholtz set
two hens giving them fifteen eggs each
one Matched fifteen and the other fourteen
chickens; all are living.
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Sale RrRister.

Below will be found the dates of all sales
for which Bills are printed at this office.
TO all such this notice is FREE Parties
having their Sale Bills printed elsewhere can
secure place in this Sale Register upon
payment Of 10 cents line for each insertion.
On Saturday March 10th, William f. Baxter
in Mechanicstown will sell lot of house
hold furniture. Isl, II.
On Saturday March II, Mr.. William Eicholtz
will sell horses. cattle, hogs. farming i'm
plenents and household furniture, Ii miles
south Of Thurmont near Centre School
House.
On Monday, March 10. Irwin J. Fisher will
sell large and valuable lot OF stock and
farming implements mile north of Logs
Station. III
On March Goth, 1894, Frank L. Stouer, As
signee ofmortgage, will! sell at public sale
at the Court House, Real Estate.
On Thursday, March Goth, B. F. Hauc on
the Bigham property IT miles north of
Monterey station lot ofstock ahd house,
hold fixtures. +"
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MEMBERS.

MEMBERS.
Samuel NJ Birely + + Black
Frank IIesson John ID Martin
Rev G A Whitmorc Vincent Sebold
ID II Rouzfr i n Hamnlaker
Chas Cassell J F. d Miller
Geo w Stocksdae b NJ Jones
Cl,as II Osler Chas l. Stokes
l. X Waesche DIR f G kefauyer
5 b Bennett III w Bennett
Chas NJ Macklcy II OToole, \. Sig Co
John Root JOS A Weddlc
w A Conner VIM NJ Martin
Rev J II Barb j NJ kccfer
ii Cover John X Stoner
M j Alhaugh a A TroXcl
DR. } X Waters Frank A Roddy
Ross f Wilcrow f l. Wiso,zkey
John Jones John Landcrs,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-03-08

OFFICERS AND MEMBERS
OF THE
BUSINESS MEMS ASSOCIATION
Of
TnURMONT.
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?. BASEBALL. The Thurmont baseball club
net the Franklinvile boys on Friday after
NOM IN a game of ball and were defeated by
the score Of ID to 10. The result was surprise
to both Clubs. A return game will be played
here on Satin rdny.
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The Sherifsays they are good.

The Slleriffsays they are good.
have used DR.. Deans Dyspepsia Pills,
tor the Indigestion, and weak Stomach which
cured by them They are great family
remedy as taken occasionally when needed
they keep the stomach in a healthy condition
Thomas j. Linthlcan,
Sheriff Anne Arundel Co.,
Anna polls Md
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booK OUT old Arctomys! Your reputation
is in danger. lou aud ST. Matthias are no,
in accord in your weather predictions and
40 date the SAINT seems entitled TO die honors
Tie found ice and has broken it; according
to Your doctrine Gf shadow or no shadow
we should be enjoying (9) very rough weather
which we are not, 1t is serene and bllmv
even like unto the mellituous zephyrs OF
May. If you do not soon trot out a
Borcan blast or two, hcaving uiveous bllz
lard hence, your rating will drop down to j.
along with Hicks.
a great truth some, ines comes to the sur
1ace of which the following from an cXchang,
Is a shining example:
"A child is born the physician attends add
receives his fec. The editor writes up the
event and receives 0 The child reaches
mans estate and is married. the minister
receives his fee The editor writes 1t up and
receives 90. Time asses ON and the man
dies the physician, minister the undertaken
receives heir fees. The editor writes it up
and receives 600. And sometimes the babe
the groom and the departed never even took
or in any manner contributed to The support
Hfbis local paper.
No MoNKEy1NG.-Th Business Mems
Association viii take steps to advertise
thoroughly and judiclously every resource
interest and advantage possessed by us and
every one should be unwilling to profit there.
by while others give their time, intelligence
and means to secure It, Selhshness, AS shown
by willingness to reap benefits while Others
do the work and foot the bills, will render
such one, 4 bright and shining mark for
the contempt Of those men Of broad views
and iiberalty, who have determined to win
in tnia matter.
No monkcying You either AID or retard
you are either pillar of strength or an
element of weakness ; If you are for us, be
with us If az inst us, fit"
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BEAR IT IN MIND THAT THE
SPRING SEASON Is SHORT AND
FRAT WE CANNOT AFFORD TO
KEEP UP THE STOCK IN THESE
GOODS ASIN THE FALL ANDWlN.
TER GAR NENTS HENCE THE
EARLY CUSTOMER GETS THE
CREAM OF THE LINE SOME
HAVE ALREADY MADE THEIR
SELECTION AND TIE WRAPS
LEFT Us.
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II. 4. Kefauver, M. ID.
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON,

Oteres his services to the people Of
Mechanicstown and vicinity.
OFFICE:
In room formerly occupied by Birely
& Osler, one door west of Bank Build
lnG.
Residence, Mrs. IL. X. Groff's prop
erty on Church, ST. where l will be
found after Office hours.
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Business Locals.

For addittondl locals see 2nd page.
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New Advertisements.

House for rent
Ross F. Witherow.
Rus. Loo. Last trip.
Bus. Money to Loah.
Plants and Flowers-C. /. Creagef.
The Observation-Disclosures.
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A ltT. V.

SEC |. This Constitution may he altered
or amended at q regular monthly meeting
provided the same has been submitted IN
writing at a previous monthly meeting, two
thirds Of the members present voting for the
same.
SEC. 9. The Association may enact By
laws providing for its government, PROVIDED
that they shall not be in conflict with this
Constitution.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-03-08

A FEW WINTER JACKETS AND
CAPES LEFT TO BE CLOSED OUT
AT A SONG-PROEIDED 1T IS
PITCHED IN THE RIGHT KEY AND
NOTTOO FLAT.
SOME GOOD VALUES IN LACE
CURTAINS AND CHENILLE POR-
THERE'S, NOTFOCND ELSEWHERE.
j Ohm Ii rSpncKsoN.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-03-08

SEC /. The meetings of this Association
shall be held monthly and SPECIAL meetings
may be held upon the call of the Executive
Committee at the request Of five members
of the Association.
SEC ?. Ten members shall constitute a
quorum to do business.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-03-08

On last Wednesday at Mr.. John II. Hills
place, at. Lewistown, while operating cir
cular wood-saw by steam. power, Mr.. George
II. Dorsey, Of Utica, met with a serious
accident. The rapidly revolving 1aw coming
in con tact with piece of wood, hurled 1t
with great force striking Dorsey on the fore
head instantly knocking him down and rem
derns him unconscious. -h,aterprise.
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for Infants and Children.

"Castoria Is 80 well adapted to children that
! recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-" II. A ARCHER, NJ. D.,
iii So. oxford ST., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-14

The bitter wind and the drenching In
litlo Wichiia had proved too much oven
for the Iron constitution OF Big Joe, and
one week latcr-on Now Years day-thc
boye of Liverpool buried him.
During tho Intervening days no one had
thought Of Lonny, but after tho funeral
they paid a visit to Joc's shhnty They
found llnnny locked mp ON the inside II
his sickness had been real al all Il had
boon very light
! nm sorry now to be compelled 10 roe
ord an unsatisfactory ending TO these
happenings 10 make the story complete
] ought to add that Lonuy was so ehocly.
ed nj the denth OF HE honefactOr that he
bracoi up md developed into an honor
able. upright nnn. Such, however was
not The caeo. llc took the news of Jutg
denth 80 eomplacondy that the boys were
onruged and well, nobody over saw any
thing more Of HIM In my opinion Il "
just us well that this was the ease.
Joe MINIS was not by any means q
great man. Ito was mrrly a rough
Tuxo4 cowboy and farmer. but ] think
him higher than m1uy whose praises are
sounded on the pnros Of history Ito re-
minds me- of one who wns born on Christ.
mas day and who also gave his life for
,hn unworthy,