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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1895-07-25

The Rey. Daniel Isaac once called at
an inn to stay oyer night. On asking
for bed he was told that he could not
have one as there was ball that even
ing and the beds were engaged.
What time does the ball break? asked
Mr.. Isaac.
About three in the morning.
We'll then, can I have bed until
that time?'
Yes, certainly; but if the bed is asked
for you will have to remoye.'
Very well.' replied Mr.. Isaac; and
away lie went to get between the sheets.
About three o'clock in the morning
he was awoke by a loud knocking on
his chamber door.
What do yon want" he asked.
,How many are there of you in thereT
asked a voice.
There is me and Daniel and Mr..
Issac and an old Methodist preacher,
was the reply.
Then, by thunder there is plenty of
you.' And the speaker passed on, lsav-
iug Mr.. Isaac to enjoy his nap.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1895-07-25
Church Directory.

Reformed Church-Rev. G. A, " hitmole
pas or. Services bi.weekly alteTnauns ,a
morning and evening. Services "eones'
6ay. D. n., Sunday School Up. m:
Guild each Lords Day p. m. Other ser'
vices announced from the pulpit.
Lutheran Church-Rev J. Il. Barb, pas
or. Services, Sunday 10 A. M: ana o.SQ r
NJ. Sunday School, 2. ?. n Prayer Meet
ing, Wednesday, 6.45 +.
limited Brethren Church-Rev E: G. b.
Castle Pastor. Regular Services py ap'
appointment from the pulpit.
Glass Meeting every two weeks at III q. III
PRAYER Meeting every Thursday evening
Sunday School PM.
Mite Society Semi-monthly, "Wednesday
evening at s o'clock. w. MIS-. Meeting
Monthly at Parsonage.
Morayian Church Rey. M. F. Oerter, Pas'
tor. Sunday School every Sunday, y a; M.
Preaching services will be held every otner
Sunday az heretofore, alternating morning
and evening at 10 and 7:30 respectively
Methodist Episcopal Church - Rev M
Henry Mann Pastor. Services every aiteI'
nate Sunday at 10 A. NJ. and 7'3o +. M.
Sunday School at 8 A. M. Prayer Meetlhg
every Wednesday evening at7.So +. M'
81. Stephens Church, Protestant Episco'
nal. Rev. r, Wh,ttiugham, Pastor. Ser
vices alternate Sundays, morning or
evening.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1895-07-25
No. IS
ALL SORTS.

What tree bears the most fruit to
market? The axle.tree.
Bees find honey in weeds and spiders
poison in flowers.
Wherever there is sin it is sure to be
followed by sorrow.
Some men are too selfish even to take
care of themselves.
A New York restaurant gives Gig
arctic free with every order.
Only one.half of the children born
reach the age of II years.
| Why Is kiss like rumor? Because
it goes from mouth to mouth.
generally other people who profit
by our bitter experiences.
Nothing can keep men from having
a good time in this world but sin.
Life is the champion conundrum be-
cause every one has to give it up.
How would you increase the speed
of boat? Make her fast.
The devil will be sure to stay awhile
il he calls on you when you are idle.
Some people spend time enough cry
ing over spilled milk to buy a whole
COW.
When it is looked for there is one
thing always in sight-a cause for com.
plant.
Why isa kiss like sermon? Because
it requires two heads and an applica-
ton.
It is better to deserve praise and not
get it than to get praise and not de-
serve it.
Russia now proposes to take friend.
ly interest in China at 5 per cent per
annum.
Though fatterY blossoms like friend.
ship, yet there is greatdiference in the
fruit.
Why is shoe-black like aa editor?
Because he polishes the understanding
of his patrons.
Why are the bars of convent like
blacksmith sapron? Because they keep
the sparks of.
No, Maud dear, we never heard Of
anyone catching hay feyer from kissing
grass widow.
The religion that is noisy in church
is sometimes very quiet in places where
it is needed just as much.
A woman in Indiana has sued an
undertaken for an alleged mistit in her
husband scoffin.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1895-07-25

The attention of the passengers in a
Texas smoking Car was riyited on a
strangely acting negro. He rocked
himself from side to side without ceas-
ing.
What's the matter with you? asked
Andy Faulkner, who was in the car.
Does yer know Dan McGary?
Of course do.
Well, sab, he sold me a sllber watch
for twenty dollars, and If I stop movin'
dis head way de watch don't go no
noah.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1895-07-25
Family Literature Local and General News
7HRMNT Frederick County, Maryland Thursday July 2 1885, hH

I1o uIOu uls OVeICVdt, CuIAeu ou Ill
incandescent light and walked into tn
local room and to the city editer's desk
Mr.. Campbell he said in low volc
u have to 60 out I guess you won
need me any more?
No, not tonight replied Campbell
You've sent up a great story Of tha
Kremer murder, Marsh tells me. Is il
a beat?'
Yes, it's "a beat said the other
There was mingled sadness and Bit
terness in his tones.
GOOD night Campbell answered, no
noticing anything.
GOOD night repeated Hardin.
Then he turned and walked toward
the door. But in the doorway he
paused and then came back to Camp
bells desk.
Mr.. Campbell, he said earnestly. y
have never lied to your
why, mol exclaimed Campbell in sur
prise.
We'll, and I'm not lying now. Re-
member, whatever you may think of me
I have told the TRUTH
NOfcourse, said the city editor, Marsh's
words recurring to him. Hardin was
certainly losing his grip. The sphinx
turned away, and this time walked out
of the door and down the stairway to
to the street.
Half an hour later there was great
excitemant in the Globe Office. The
proof reader sent down galley proofs
covered with query marks and along
with it Hardin's copy. Campbell looked
over it all and could not belieYe the
evidence of his eyes. He took heprooi
and copy into the managing editor and
they had consultation.
Then, Just as they had decided it best
to "kill" the whole of the story which
Hardin had written, Marsh came in, in
state of new excitement, to call
Campbell to the phone. Some one
wished to speak to him from police
headquarters. What the city editor
heard from there determined him to pub
lish the article as it stood.
The account of the Kremer murder
which the Globe presented on its first
page that morning was the talk of the
town. But it was not the story of the
arrest of Bosh, the supposed murderer
that riveted attention. That much was
common property among the dailies. II
was the two columns in which was set
forth the confession Of a man who, for
twelve long years, had borne the burden
of his guilt and striven to liye down 8
recollection that only grew more clear,
and would not be forgotten. And then
at last, when it could be endured nc
longer, and to tell it to Others
was the one relief, the Sphinx had un-
sealed his lips.
But Campbell. who out Of pity for the
old man, went to the police headquarters
that same morning to see him, but wa'
too late. Hsrden's drawn face was more
peaceful than it had eyer been in life
and fear no longer looked from his eyes
A forgiving God had locked the Sphinx
lips again, and this time they were
locked forever.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1895-07-25

A Murphy, N. O., colored woman
awoke in the night to find hugh snake
coiled about her neck. Instead of faint
ing she brabbed the reptile, flung it
against the wall with all her force, and
went to sleep again. Daylight revealed
one of the largest dead rattlers ever seen
in that vicinity.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1895-07-25

Let a Southern darkey dream Tor
three successive nights that a pot Of
gold is buried in certain ground, and
all the politicians, preachers, and cir
cuses in the land can't make him hap.
py until his back gives out.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1895-07-25

A Virginia darkey remarked on the
occasion of an eclipse:
Bress de Lor, 70 nigger's time hab
come at last, an now we's gwine to hab
a brac sun.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1895-07-25

Old lady to hackman-But the hacks
are dangerous You never know who
rides in them. We might get the small
pox.
Coachman-You've no cause to be
afeared of my coach, mum, for lye had
the hind wheel waccinated, and it took
beautiful.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1895-07-25

He kissed her quickly on the lips,
Which made her cheeks turn red
And when he laughed at her for this
I'D like them always So she said.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1895-07-25

Customer-That coat smells a little
musty, Isaacstein.
lsaacstein-1 no smell dot trihe mus
ty und my nose vas twice 80 big as
YOURS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1895-07-25

Judge-Prisoner, why don't you go
to work ? Take hold Of anything?
Tramp-Yer honor, it won't do. |
did take hold at chicken and here l
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1895-07-25

Divorces are obtained in Missouri
without publicity. They take their
wives out fishing and tighten the boat.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1895-07-25

A young man asks: How can l gain
a copious flow of language ? Step on
carpet.tack in your bare feet.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1895-07-25
so HE WAS.

The boy stood on the burning deck,
They could not make him jump
And so they left him there and said:
He's game-but what chump.'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1895-07-25
THE MOSQUITO.

He is a singer built upon
The strictly modern way;
He sings a note or two and then
He straight collects his pay.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1895-07-25

Leave Rocky Ridge for Emmltsburg at
S26 and 10 81 m, and 81 and 26 p nj.
Leave Highfeld. for Gettysburg. Hanoyer,
York and B and H Div. 7 so and IL 40 a m
and 2 SO pm.
Leave Edgemont for Waynesboro, Cham
cersburg, Shippensburf and intermediate sta
tions at Z O5 and II As a m and 72o p IN.
Leaye Hagerstown for Cherry Run and al
points on Potomac Valley Railroad at . 10
m and 12 35 and 90 N.
PRRL Leave Bruceuille tor Frederick at 4O
m and s 40 p m and for Littlestown and
Taueytown at 8 A a m and 45 p m.
Daily-all other daily except Sunday.
tStops to land Passengers for Baltimore.
I'M. Hoop. B H. GRIswoLD.
oenl, Manager. Genl, Passenger, Agen
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Volume XIV.
CHAS. E.lCASSELL.
EDITOR AND PUBLISHER OF
THE CATOCTIN CLARION
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Of Church and Main Streets.

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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-07-27

export trade. They say that the higher
prices paid by Us for many foreign com
modities, such as hides, have increased
the purchasing power Of other IL
tries, and thereby enable them to buy
more from us. Then. too, the conse-
quences of the Barring failure are pass
ing away abroad, as those of our panic
are doing here. The whole world,
with the exception of China, Japan and
Cuba, is on the up grade, and it is
expected that our export trade this
year will be very large.
These views show how silly and
baseless is the calamity howl raised
over the increase Of imports. We are
taking more goods from abroad be-
cause with the passing OF depression
our purchasing power has increased.
In like manner the purchasing power
of most other countries has been aug
mented, and they are taking more of
our goods than they have heretofore
simply because they have now found
themselves able to pay for more. This
does not mean less sales by domestic
producers, but increased consumption
and more comfort for all classes. Prof
its may be less in many cases, but this
disadvantage is Offset by increased
sales.
The moral Of this Is that foreign
commerce is a good thing for all, and
that the prosperity of one nation is
shared by all the others that trade
with it. On the other hand, depres-
sion in one country extends to others,
or at any rate has a tendency to reduce
their trade. Tie long depression in
the commercial world seems now to be
approaching an end, and all countries
will get a share Of the improvement
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-07-27

his speeches The burden of his theme
is protection and the tariff, and he also
processes great sympathy for the labor.
ing man. He talks about work for
idle hands, wages for mon who have
families to support, and markets for
our surplus products, Such n minor
question as the nature of the money
medium may be left to solve itself.
We want prosperity more than we
want anything else, he says. The gov.
ernor should put his ear to the ground.
He would hear the rumbling of higher
wages all over the country for the men
for whom he has so much sympathy;
he would hear the satisfaction of the
farmer expressed at the higher prices
he receives for his produce; and the
evidence that from the Atlantic to the
Pacific industry and trade are rapidly,
BEAUTIFULLY and legitimately reviving
would be broughthome to him in a man
ner most convincing. The contents OF
the strong boxes of the manufacturer,
the investor, and the holder of securities
are being augmented, and from them
labor is getting a fair proportion. The
business in New York city is IN
thing unprecedented within the last
three years, and the wages Of thou
sands of workingmen are increased
materially. The dry goods trade is
much better than a year ago, and the
demand for structural iron is greater
than it has been in years past. There
has been a sharp increase in the ship
building industry and a belief that the
advance in work is to continue.
Pittsburgh iron and steel works are in
full blast and crowded with orders.
Coke ovens in the Connellsville district
are in operation, and many thousand
men who have been idle have found
work at fair wages. Many window
plate glass manufactures nre working
to their capacity. Revival of build
ing operations enables them to do
business with profit. Wool prices are
on the increase and the leather trade is
active, the boot and shoe industry fair
ly booming. There is a marked inn
provement in the milling business,
with good prospects for n continuance.
In short, the belief is general that the
country is rapidly climbing up the lad.
der Of prosperity. Detroit Free Press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-07-27
& EoRElGN 4 a

SMALLPOX is unknown in Patagonia
FROZEN milk in large quantities is
sent from Holland and Sweden to Eng
land
awHrNa Tartar invites a manto drink
he leads him forward TO the table by
the ear.
TWENTY-FIVE years ago japan had
only one newspaper, now II has two
thousand.
AMAN In Berlin breeds rats for the
hospitals. They are used FOR vivisee'
ton purposes.
THE press Of Japan shows its respect
for the mikado by printing his name
always In capital letters.
CANON TRIsrAM's collection Of stuffed
birds, comprising $4,000 specimens and
$500 species, has been secured for the
Liverpool museum.
TEN Jews were elected 10 the Italian
parliament at the FIRST trial in the last
election, the most prominent being the
minister Of finance, Sounlno,
IT is unlawful In France for sny per
son to give solid food TO infants that
are under one year, unless on ihe pre-
s~cription Of a physician.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-07-27
COMMENTS OF THE PRESS,

Returning prosperity is assured,
and democratic tariff policy is vindi-
cated!-Albany Angus.
Every indication OF a Tom Reed
boom has disappeared except the occa-
sional yellow belt and yellow streak.
st. Louis Republic.
Benjamin Harrison begins to
rather wish he had not been so hasty
In uncovering his scarecrow record on
the force bill.-Detroit Free Press.
1t was very mean to say that Tom
Reed has shaved off his mustache in
order to let the country sec that he
was keeping his mouth shut. Boston
Herald.
The Wilson bill continues u
crush out American industries" by
raising wages in a way which is simply
exasperating to the McKinleyiteA-
Winona (Minn.) Herald.
The political sky, which was 10
cloudy and threatening a short time
ago, Is beginning to clear, and the lin.
dicstions" for democracy In 1s9s-if we
may look 80 far ~ahead-are distinctly
favorable to It in the great presidential
struggle. Baltimore Sun.
when wages went down In the
steel business 1t was under the McKin-
ley bill. When they 60 up 1t is under
the Wilson bill. This may convince
acme that the tariff does not give every
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-07-27
Tempered in Living Flesh,

j. sas been long believed that some,
II not all, high-grade ancient tools Of
steel were tempered in human blood,
and a ecentdiscoveryin a ruin of Syria
substantiates the belief. In the re-
mains of an armorer's smithy was found
a parchment, written in Syriac char
acters. giving directions for making
the famous Damascus blades" The
recipe reads as follows: Let the work.
man be furnished with a slave of fair
frame, and let the Ethiopian be bound,
shoulders upwards, upon the block,
with his arms fastened underneath with
thongs. = = His head and neck
projecting owe and beyond the edge OF
the block. Then let the master workman
cold hammer the blade to a thin, smooth
edge. Next let 1t be thrust into a fire
of cedar wood Goals until the color of
the blade be red like the rising sur.
Then, with a quick motion, let him
pass the blade six times from the hilt
to the point thereof through the most
ieshy portion of the slaves back and
thighs, or a sufficient number Of times
to cool it until the color is purple.
Then with one stroke II will sever the
neck of the slave and not receive a nick,
whereupon it may be cooled in the
blood flowing from his body" Could
high art be more horribly disgraced?-
st. Louis Republic.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-07-27
COWARDlCE OF REPUBLICANS.
Contemplate Silence of In Presidential
Aspirants.

Mr.. Elkins, who is said by his back
ers to be certain of the next republican
presidential nomination., has made a
great discovery. He declines to dis
cuss the outlook because at present
there is not a breath of political air
stirring" and 1t will be better to whit
till something is done before talking.
A similar conclusion seems to have
been reached by other republican
aspirants, for all of them have stopped
talking. We do not think their silence
is due to the absence Of political air,
but to the presence of too much silver
issue. 1t Is difficult to talk now with
out saying something about that, and
as not a man of them has the courage
to give his honest opinion IN it, all OF
them are forced to be silent. They
may have discovered also that nothing
is SO deadly to a presidential aspirant
as the blunder of being "too previous"
They all realize this to a certain ex-
tent, but when they see one OF their
number showing his boom upon the
track, all the rest Of them shove theirs
a little too, lest he get the advantage
of position. If they will agree to keep
quiet for the summer, il will be better
for all Of them, for the public will not
have its attention called SO steadily to
thei, moral cowardice. IN. Y. Post.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-07-27
nEelolr oE REPUBLICANS.
Tho Country Crippled Under the Harrison
Administration


When Tanner said God help the
surplus" he fastened by confession on
the republican party all the blame for
the deficit which Carlisle finds AT the
close Of the fiscal year
Treasury emharraSsments caused oy
the mortgages Of the Reed congress
predestined the panic of 1921 and the
deficit Of 1895.
II was an embarrassed treasury
which engeudered the distrusts OF the
governments ability to continue the
redemption of currency notes IL was
n Mckinley tariff which hampered
trade and prevented a normal increase
Of customs Long before
Harrieon vacated the white house
every fnaueicr in America perceived
that trouble was impending, and that
the government must issue bonds OF
default in its payments, Harrison,s
secretary Of the treasury had the bonds
ready. and only by sharp practice was
able to drag along until the @th OF
March, 1894
Republican extravaganza made def
cit and n panic which, by reducing
trade and revenue receipts, prevented
the Immediate success Of democratic
efforts to administer the government
economically and honestly.
A democratic tariff is encouraging
trade. The governments receipts are
increasing Wages are rising, Mines
and factories are busy. The farmer Is
getting better prices. The merchant
is selling moro goods. Exports are
more active. American securities are
attracting purchasers. A republican
administration left financial confusion
and universal gloom. The democratic
administration will leave confidence In
the good faith of the government, a
balance in the treasury, a prosperous
condition of business and q hopeful
people.
If the policy of the Harrison admin
~istration and the Fifty.irst congress
had continued to this date, 1t would
have increased the national debt by
hundreds of millions, If 1t could, in
deed, have avoided the disgrace of a
suspension OF specie payments.
We are dealing with a republican
deficit. Under democratic manage
ment we shall wipe it out and recuper-
ate from its effects, as we overcaine
the republican panic and restored the
activity of business. st. Louis Re.
public.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-07-27
PRECIOUS STONES IN AMERICA

SEVERAL asterias, or star stones, have
been picked up in North Carolina and
Georgia.
SApPHIREs OF small size but great
brilliancy have been found in North
Carolina.
AN emerald green sapphire was
some years ago foundin Franklin coun-
ty, N. G.
THE California diamonds are general
ally very small, ranging In value from
$40 to $50.
In 1884 the value OF the precious
stones mined in this country somewhat
exceeded $50, 900.
EVERY precious stone known to tho
lapidary has been found within the
limits Of the United States.
THE spinel, often sold for the oriental
ruby, has been found In New England,
Virginia and North Carolina.
RupIEs Of small size have been found
In North Carolina and Virginia, and, 1t
Is claimed, also in Colorado and Now
Mexico.
NORTH CAROLINA diamonds are usual
" associated with itacolumite, or fexi-
Bile sandstone, quite plentiful In certain
parts Of that state.
THE best crystals Of topaz found In
this country come from Colorado. In
the Platte mountains ono has been
found weighing 1876 carats.
CALIFORNIA diamonds are found In
all the colors, from o brilliant white to
q clear black, together with rose, pink,
yellow, blue and green.