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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-04
Queen Against Her Will.

Mr.. Haggard's romance "Shen seems
to be realized in the Manuan group of
islands in the South Pacific, where
Margaret Young, a well-educated young
woman, is forcibly held by the people
as their queen. They regard her as u
goddess and the grand chief is the only
person allowed to come into her pres
ence. "Should any native desire to
pay tribute to her" says Capt. Luttrell
or the bark Helen n. Amy, who has
just visited the islands, che must fasten
his gift upon the end of bamboo pole,
advance with closed eyes, and thrust
the stick through the door of the palace.
queen Margaret, as we will term her,
Is not allowed to walk outside her cabin
limits. She must be carried on litter
by her maids, and when she ventures
forth upon such a journey subjects are
ordered, under pain of death, to keep
hidden in their respective domiciles.n
The people use her kindly and mean
her no unhappiness, and only follow
the customs of their ancestors in taking
her as their deity and ruler.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-04
He Cut a Wide Swath.
From Detroit Free Press

1t was past midnight and the streets
We're quiet as store that doesn't adver-
tise, when the policeman met belated
citizen very profoundly inebriated, but
still able to walk, through he took up
all the space. The party would have
gone on, but somehow he butted into
the officer.
'Scuse me,' he said thickly.
Thought ev'bod lad gone home by this
time.n
cts where you ought to be-" sug-
gested the officer.
course tits, an Pm trying to get
there. You goin' home, too?" he asked.
"Better # you got wife"
"No; Pm police, officer
The late one looked at him as if try
ing to remember what he had said.
"Well," he asked, ''can't p'lice Of
ficer have wife?"
The officer smiled.
"Here," he said, 'you go on home.
You ought to have gone deal earlier
than this.n
Couldn't" he replied as he gathered
himself for the next move. "Y'see,
when | go home, I've got to have th'ole
street to walk on, an it don't ge'tempty
early. You go on away an GIMME
room" and he waved the officer to one
side and proceeded.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-04
He Was No Sport.

1t was an Elmwood Avenue car in
the early morning. There were only
three occupants, two men of a sporty
appearance, and an elderly, placid-look-
ing man, who watched the pair with
mild interest, notes the Buffalo Ex-
press. The sporty twain were talking
over subject that was very congenial.
One of them said !: "The way that
George Beck run down that field was
surprisin'. l tho't Mr.. Jingle was a
good thing, but he was more than
cross. The day bef,re he kicked Mabel
Glenn, and most broke one of her ribs.
First, Beck shot by George Dixon, then
he beat, one by one, Mr.. Sass, Haw-
thorne and a whole lot of dogs, and
finally got up to Tom Skidmore's neck.
Well, it was beaut fight, but Skid
more wasn't it. George beat him and
badly, too he was a wreck when he
went by the stand, painting and all
done up"
The placid-looking man nudged one
of the youths. His face was sight to
behold; amaZement and horror were
depicted in every feature.
"When did this disgraceful affair oc-
cur ?" he asked.
"What disgraceful affair ?" said the
youth with blue collar.
''Why, this horrible fracas, this fight
ing affray."
II don't know anything about any
fight" was the response.
''Then can you tell me whaf under
the canopy all this talk about George
Beck and all that means?"
"Why, Pm talking about horse
races was the disguised answer.
And the car gave loud, strident
shrek "a it rounded the Allen street
curve.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-04
WELCOME WORDS TO WOMEN.

imagine, one from
dyspepsia, another
from heart disease,
another from liver
or kidney disease,
another with pain
here or there, and
in this way they all
present to their
easy-going doctor,
separate diseases,
for which he pre-
scribes, assuming
them to be such.
when, in reality,
they are all only
SUMMONS pa,1ced
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-04
Almost a New York Daily.

That Democratic wonder, The New
York Weekly World, has just changed
its weekly into a twice-a-week paper,
and you can now get the two papers a
week for the same old price-S1.O 90 a
year. Think of it! The news from New
York right at your door fresh every
three days-lO4 papers year.
We have made arrangements by
which we can furnish this paper and
the twice-a-week New York World all
for only S2.15 a year. Here is the
opportunity to get your own local paper
and The New York World twice every
week at extraordinarily low rates.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-04
One Kentucky Girls Record.
From Winchester Democrat.l

The possibilities of what mountain
girl can do is the following claim made
for one who lives upon the East Ken
lucky railroad near Willard. From
April ! to June this year she planted
three acres of potatoes, did all the cook
ing and sewing for the family, MIXED
four cows, fed the calves and pigs and
chickens, shot three pole-cats ard four
chicken hawks, set the dogs on IS
tramps, attended Is dances and three
picnics, read five dime novels, and sat
up four nights in the week with her
beau and yet we often hear the question
asked: "What is there for women to
do?u
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-04
nI9 Ez;an
f2IEagb IiNI0D
~ 0SaS Esassssst=sVtz = ''S-
PERFECT THROUGH SUFFER.
[ Author Unknown,

God never would send you the darkness
If he felt you could bear the light,
But you would not cling to his guiding hand
If the way were always light,
And you would not care to walk by faith
Could you always walk by sight,
TITS true he has many an anguish
For your sorrowful heart to bear,
And many cruel thorn crown
For your tired head to wear,
lie knows how few would reach heaven
at all,
If pain did not guide them there.
So he sends you the binding darkness
And the furnace of sevenfold heat,
Ills the only way, believe me,
To keep you close to his feet,
For It's always easy to wander,
When our lives are glad and sweet.
Then nestle your hand in your Fathers
And sing, if you can, as you go
Your song may cheer some one behind you
Whose courage is sinking low,
And well-if your lips do culver,
God III love you better so.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-04
"S'REPTY.'
From Romance.I

10y He June sunshine poured gener-
w ously in at the wide doors of
II the Merritt great barn." and
= N the large, clearly room parti-
toned off for carriage-house
was full of the breath of sum-
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-10-04

by some womb disorder. The suffering pa
tent gets no better, but probably worse, by
consequent complications. A proper medi-
cine, like DR.. Pierces Favorite Prescription,
directed to the cause would have promptly
cured the disease.
Mrs HARRY TAPPAN, of Reynolds, Jefferson
Co.. Neb., writes: For two years 1 was a
sufferer. A part of this time had to be carried
from my bed. Was racked with pain, had
hysteria, was very nervous, no appetite and
completely discouraged A few bottles of
Favorite Prescription effected perfect
cure" Sold by all dealers in medicines.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-12-13

Cayeates, and Trade Marks obtained and
G Patent business conducted for MODER-
ATE FEES.
OUR OFFICE Is OPPOSITE U, 8
PA TENT OFFICE. We have no sub-agen
cies, alr business direct hence can transact
patent business inSless time and at LESS
COST than those remote from Washington
Send model, drawing, or hoto with de,
scription. We advise If patentable or not
free Of charge. Our fee not due tlIl patent
is secured.
A book, GLOW to Obtain Patents" W tn
references to actual clients in your State
county, or town, sent free Address,
e.. A. SNOW & co.
Opposite Patent Office, Washington D. g.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-12-13
Church Directory.

Reformed Church-Rev. G. A, Whitmofe
nas or. Weekly Lectures Tuesday evening,
Meeting of Ladies' Aid Society every, second
W sdnesday evening. Regular services J
pointment from the pulpit.
Lutheran Church-Rev. J. II. Barb, pas
or. Services. Sunday 10 A. NJ. and 6.oo r.
NJ. Sunday School, 9. p. u Prayer Meet
ing, Wednesday, GAS z.
United Brethren Church-Rey w. L.
Martin, Pastor. Regular Services py ap'
appointment from the pulpit
Glass Meeting every two weeks at ~ o: Ill.,
PRAYER Meeting every Thursday evening
Sunday School PM. ,.,
Nine Society every econd ana roui'h
Wednesday evenings
Missionary Meetings by regular appoint
ment,
Moravian Church. Rey. NJ. F. Oerter, fas-
tor. Sunday School every Sunday,9a M
Preaching services will be held every other
Sunday as heretofore, alternating morning
and evening at 10 ard 1880 respectively
Methodist Episcopal Church - Rev.
Henry Mann Pastor. Services every alter
nate unday at 10 A. NJ. and 7.3O =. M.
Sunday School at 8 A. NJ. rayer Meeting
every Wednesday evening at 7.5O T. M
81. Stephens Church, Protestant Episco-
ral.-Rev. r. Whlttingham, Pastor per-
vices every Sunday at 1890 ~ M, except on
5,h Sunday in the month, then AZ nisht'
Evening Prayer, Fridays, at Z.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-12-13
CRUELTY SURPRISED.

When the gentleman at the desk had
attended to the cases of various appli-
cants he turned to pleasant. faced well
dressed man who was patiently waiting
his chance to get in.
WELL he said with a smile. what
can I do for you today:
Nothing was the quiet response.
'Ah, that's pleasant; everybody seems
to want some sort of favor. Come In
and sit down; you are a relief
>On the other hand, l want to give
you something
That's nicer than ever, smiled the
host, wye heard it was better to give
than to receive, but I've meyer had much
chance to try BOTH
y want to give you the chance to put
your name down for the finest work ever
sent out by any publishing firm in
but he meyer finished the sentence.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-12-13
No. IS
A Curious Bill;

The following bill was published in q;
Scotch newspaper in l7o7 representing
that it was made out by painter for
work done in a church. It gives the
items but not the charge and likely was
only intended as hit either at the su-
perabundance Of pictures in tho church
or the parsimony of the congregation.
The Vestry of-Church, Dr..
To Solomon Rex:
To filling up cbink in the Red Sea,
and repairing the damages Of Pharaoh's
host.
TO a new pair Of hands for Daniel in
the lions den, and new set of teeth
for the lioness.
To repairing Nebuchadnezzers' beard.
To clearing the whales interior, var.
nishing Jonah's face and mending his
left aim.
To new skirt for Joseph's garment
10 sneeC ahchor, jury mast, anu
a long boat for Noah's Ark.
To giving blush 70 the cheek of Eve
on presenting the apple to Adam. =,
To painting new city in the land Of
Nod.
To cleaning the garden OF Eden after
Adams expulsion.
TO making bride for the Good Sa-
maritan's horse and mending one of his
legs,
To putting new handle to Moses
basket and fitting bulrushes.
To adding more fuel to Nebuchaa-.-
nezzer's furnace.
Received payment,
Solomon REX.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-12-13
A nihiist Mandate.
How Austen Gray was Relieved
of an UNPLEASANT Task.

It. HE crimson shade OF the lamp
T cast warm glow over the room
~ in which a young man sat smok'
ingand thinking. 1t was early
in the evening, not long after seven and
he was wondering where to spend the
hours till bedtime. A knock at the
outer door of his chamber disturbed his
reverie. Being alone, he went himself
to answer the summons. A lady, tall
and thickly yelled, stood in the passage
without.
MIR. Austen Gray?
THAT is my name, madam
May speak with you in private !:
Her accent was foreign.
certainly. Will you come in?
The lady lifted her veil
Olga Dobroulof! ! cried the young
man in tone of CONSERVATION.
V have not altered so much in SIX
years that you fail to recognize me, then,
Cecil Austen = said she, faint smile at
his start of surprise and sudden psllor
crossing her darkly beautiful face. Ce'
Gil Austen All, but you are known
more by your nom de theater now' are
you not?'
. Austen forced himself to appear
calm.
What is your business with me,mad'
am p he inquired.
so austerel Your manner toward
nae was so different six years ago in
Russia. Well, well, my business? To
give you this
She handed him a letter, which he
hesitated at first to open.
Breaking the seal at length, he cast
his eyes oyer the communication which
he drew from the envelope. One glance
was sufficient to cause his hand te
tremble 20 violently as to rustic the
paper it held.
His pallor deepened for a moment
Then his face flushed and a disdainfu
look came into his eyes.
>Take this back to those who sen
you to me- he said, and say / have no
held myself subject to their orders since
left Russia
Remember your oath
>Such as it was, L took it in momen
! of youthful might say boyish-en-
thusasm oyer things did not right.
understand. saw my folly in tim
and abandoned the society into th'
! membership Of which was beguilsd b.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-12-13
Young Men, Take Warning.

Alas, how prevalent are those dis
tressing diseases and weaknesses which
makes young men prematurely old,pale
listIess. low spirited, languid easily tired
forgetful and incapable; fill mad houses
and swell the lists of suicides; separate
husbands and wives; bring untold suff-,
ering to millions, even unto the third,
and fourth generations. The afflicted
will recognize only too plainly to what
class of maladies we refer. A complete
and scientific treatise (sent only in plain
sealed enyelope) on receipt of ten cents
(the cost of postage) if inclosed with
this notice to Worlds Dispensary Med
lcal Association ,663 Main Street, Buffalo
n: v
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-12-13
H0GTRn.
! Gould Not Live Without You,
BY MRS. N. A. KIDDER.

BY MRS. NJ. A. KIDDER.
Oh, do not sigh
My little maid,
Or think /
Ever doubt you;
You are, my love,
So dear to me
could not
Live without you.
With eyes of blue
And cheeks Of rose,
With ready smiles
So winning;
No wonder hearts
Are drawn to YOU
1t is loves
Sweet beginning.
And yet I know
You ne'er would give
Your hand in
Tender greeting
To one who had not
Gained the heart
You gave me
At loyes meeting.
Oh, fairest, maid!
Ny heart is yours
To keep you from
All sorrow;
That you should scarce
One thought of care
Or shade of
Trouble borrow.
My own, to shield
When storms prevail
My own, in days
Of pleasure;
To share with me
Loves summertime
Through life,
My dearest treasure
In shade or shine,
Ny little one,
Bound by loves
SiIken tether;
Where'er We 60,
BY land or sea,
Well live and
Love together.
Then do not sigh
Ny own fair maid,
Or think |
Ever doubt you;
You are, my love,
So dear to me,
I could not
Live without you.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-12-13

1t was high noon when he awoke.
The first thing that arrested his atten-
tion was the shouting Of news-boys in
the street. Mysterious murder in
'Am'stid this mornin'p was the burden
Of their cry. As a dramatist his instinct
for the sensational prompted him to
send for paper.
Turning to the column headed by the
words forming the newsboys cry his
eyes rested upon & name that sent a
sudden agonizing thrill to his very
heart center.
AT an early hour this morning said
the account, p. q. Robson found the
dead body Of a man lying under the
trees in Beech Walk, Hampstead.
Great reticence is maintained by the
local police regarding the affair, but our
inquiries haye el,cited the fact that the
deceased was shot through the head,
the course Of the bullet being from back
to front. The weapon has not been
discovered. No one in the neighbour
hood seems 70 haye been disturbed dur
ing the night, but this may be accounted
for by Beech Walk being somewhat
a lonely thorough-iare. The nearest
houses to the scene of the murder is
fifty yards distance. From papers
found on the body it is believed that the
murdered man is a Russian named Iyan
Bronski.
"A later report states that Brouski
has been Unidentified by woman as a
man who lodged in her honse during
the last few months under the name of
Peter Damaroff. Our representative is
prosecuting further inquiries, the result
of which will be published in our special
edition.
The rattat Of the postman here re-
sounded through the rooms and letter
was brought in. Austen was conscious
Of faint recollection of the writing on
the envelope. He broke it open. Yes,
it was from Olga Dobrouloff:
DEAR CECIL, My LOST LovE-You were
wrong to think lightly of the power Of the
nihilis:c chiefs to punish with death those of
the brethren who fail to stand by their OATH
Had taken back to them your refusal to
carry out their vengeance on q traitor you
would assur edly have been doomed. But l
will save you. When you read this Ivan
Bronski will be dead man and my hand will
have slain him, partly to avenge my father
Dut chitly " pIotecl you. anI eum.i.n''J
acquainted with Bronski's movements to
know that the opportunity I require will
occur within few hours of my concluding
this letter. Escape for myself will be easy,
l trust shall return to Russia and report
to the chiefs simply that their orders have
been obeycd, and advise you at once to
communicate with them Il inclose address),
ask ing for release from your oath. My task
accomplished, need say no more than that
life will be to me burden unbearable, and l
shall not hesitate to free myself from the
torture to regret that is burning my poor
heart away. Good by, Cecil. May you be
happier in your loye than
OLGA DoBRoULoFF
Little more of Importance was eyer
published regarding the Hampstead
affair. An open verdict was returned
at the inquest, and the mystery Of
Bronski's death was never elucidated.
London Tit Bits.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-12-13

Binkerton->How dose Radstock
come to get go many Invitations for
evening parties%
Pilgarlic-'Well, you know, q man
who can stimulate the flow of converse.
ton s always welcome guest
Binkerton->But Radstock is no
talker.'
Pilgaric-He doesn't talk himself
be sings.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-12-13

The spooks and gobins that delight
To fill with terror all the night;
That stalk abroad in hideous dreams
With which dyspepsia's fancy teens,
Will never trouble with their ills
The man who trusts to Pierce's Pills.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets: vegetable,
harmless, painless, surel Constipation.
bi.iousness, sick headache, indigestion;
all vanish with their use.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-12-13

Leave Rocky Ridge for Emmitsburg at
826 and 10 81 a m, and 81 and 26 p m
Leave Highfeld for Gettysburg, Hanoyer,
York and B and II Div. 7 SO and IL 40 a IN
and 50 pm.
Leave Edgemont for Waynesbolo, Cham
cersburg, Shippensburf, and intermediate sta
tons at z 05 and II 45 a m and 7 % p m.
Leaye Hagerstown for Cherry Run and al
points on Potomac Valley Railroad at %
q m and 12 35 and 8 JPN.
PRR Leave Bruceuille tor Frederick at . 4O
. IN aud 5 40 p IN and for Littlestown and
Taueytown at A m and As p m,
Daily-all other daily except Sunday.
tS.ops to land Passengers for Baltimore.
I'M. HOOP. IL. GR1sWoLD.
Genl, Manager. Geul, Passenger, Agen
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-12-13

Mamma said Bobby the incorigible
papa says that whenever he whips me
it hurts him worse than it doesS me-
Yes, DEAR
u don't belieYe itv
>Bobbyv -,
u don't, cause if it did he couldn't
sit right down on hard chair and eat
his dinner. I can't
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-12-13
TRUMPET CALLS.

There are people who claim to have
religion who get fighting mad whenever
gospel truth looks them in the face.
The man who loves any kind Of a sin
has the DEVILS chain around his neck.
Familiarity with evils is one Of the
surest ways by which the soul Can kill
itself.
To a mules ears a mules voice is
always music.
The devil can catch grumbler with
a bait hook.
God has promised never to fail us'
while we trust Him.
Inc bearer OF 2ooo News always iIas
a pleasant voice.
Every man is resisting God who op-
poses Bible truth:
A bad man can never own anything
that is fre-proof.
No king can rule others we'll who is
not master of himself.
The lazy man believes that there is
no hill which is not steep.
God is not praised at all unless it is
done with the whole heart.
AYarice is robber that keeps many
people from becoming rich.
God has promised that the man who
will give mercy shall receive it.
Days which began in darkness and
storm often end in glorious sunset.
There is no more dangerous disease
than wanting to get rich in hurry,
Some people who are too honest to
steal, will borrow and meyer pay back.
Whenever God puts gold in the fire
it is that the dross may be|purged out.
Our power to resist th devil becomes
feeble every time we look into his face.
The christian should meyer look at
appearances to find out what God is
doing.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-12-13

Jack-There, Marie. see what your
steering has done for US. We are stuck
in the mud and will haye to be helped
out.
Marie-Why, you silly boy, just see
how much longer we can stay out, and
such a good excuse. too.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-12-13
IF YOU WANT INFORMAL ON ABOUT
PENSIONS
Address Il Letter or Postal Card to
THE PRESS CLAIMS COMPANY,
JOHN WEDDERBURN, Managing Attor ey
p. ID. ROX 463, WASHINGTON, ID.

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Western Maryland Railroad.

r.. a,ssgaa a,ssa ,.ss;.s s2;s!s SSs
Cchedulc in effect September 80, 1894
TRAINS GOING WEST.