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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-10-22

The latest thing in telephony Is a central
music station and telephones throughout the
city to halls where dancers clamp phone to
each eer and waltz round the room, the phone
being attached 20 a track over head that
travels as the dancers proceed Ground the
hall
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-10-22

REGISTRATION L1sTs.-We are in receipt
Of a printed copy of the registration Of this
district. 1t is conspicuous for its errors,
something that was not chargeable when it
was printed at THE CLARION OFFICE. The
work however belonged to The Examiner by
right of political favor; we subscribe to that
doctrine every time.
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Local Items.
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
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Where's the wind when it don't blow?
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JouN HENDnrcKsoN
PRIVATE Sale.

The undersigned offers her farm at Private
Sale, located mile south of Graceham, Fred.
crick CO -, Md, on the road leading from
Graceham to Creagers,own, containing
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Castles in the Air.

CdSJlcS Ill tut AlTs
"Amid the myriad troubles that meet US day
by day,
Who would not from the conflict moment
turn away,
And in far of iairyland, where men no
burdens bear,
Forget awhile our tears and toll, in Castles
in the Air"
So writes Jacob Cough, and he goes on to
suggest that this sort of castle building is a
proper relief for weary folks How many a
man is sick and miserable Who dreams of
health and happiness. In this matter he had
better be doing than dreaming "What shall
be do" you ask. Why, take DR.. Pierces
Golden Medical Discovery to be sure. 1t
cures affection Of throat and lungs, incipient
consumption, dsordered liver, sore throat,
bronchitis, asthma, catarrh, ulcers, scrofulous
tumors and swellings, bad blood, fever and
sgue and dropsy
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-10-22

Alleged sugar agents are reaping a rich
harvest among the farmers in some sections.
They take orders for sugar by the barrel at
low rate. The sugar" arrives all right, and
the agent pockets the price. But when the
barrel is opened it is found to contain CON-
mon salt, with few pounds of sugar in
compartment at each end of the barrel
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-10-22
JOHN HENDERSON,.

THE .N0DEE.
" Telephone call, 80.
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40 A@roG

1lo Aoro9o
Said farm is laid off IN convenient fields,
with running water through each field, and
is in good state of cultivation.
The farm is improved by comfortable
WeatherbOarlled House,
barn, granary, hog house, wagon shed, corn
crib and all other necessary outbuldings.
There is also never failing spring of good
water near the house. "a
For further particulars and terms, call on
the undersigned
Possession given April list, 1897,
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POLE RAISING. On Saturday afternoon
last the young men of republican persuasion
raised Mckinley, Hobart and Mcdonald
pole on Water St. 1t is one of the straight
est and most evenly tapering poles ever raised
here. The stick was donated by Mr.. Arnold
r. Wilhide who tells us that he has them
twice rs large, equally straight and symmet.
rical and in countless numbers.
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Business Locals.

additional Locals on Second Page.
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PoL1T1cAL.-On Friday evening, October
23rd, Democratic meeting in Creagerstown
will be addressed by Hon. Chas. A. Douglass
of 8. Car, Hon Milton E. Smith of Wash
ington and Glenn Worthington, Esq, of
Frederick City.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21

to eliminate every and all objection able features. Manager Pratt of the street railway company has not been stinting in the outlay of money to place the park and pavilion in 9 most attractive condition with the sole view to- the comfort of the patrons.g The stage has been enlarged unti. it $ now the best in the territory. The scenery is all new and twould do credit to a much larger theater. The pla2e will be lighted throughout with electric ty which also plays a prominent part in the operations of the mechanical work of the stage. There will be four large electric fans that will serve to keep the audience cool on the Warm5st even- ing. The sides of the pavilion will remain open so as to obtain all the air possible. The audience will be com TOT rtably seated in opera chairs.
 Gus Neavi,le, one of the managers, has for years been a1 amusement caterer of note throughout the eastern states and withal is an actor Of the highest ability in comedy roles. He is also a thorough business msm in any thing re.ating to the stage and he will have the management of outside work, which he is em:nently fitted to fill. MT. Gregory will have the super vision of the stage and the presenting of the plays. Although young man, he has had many years experience in h.s line, having trave,ed extensively with several of the leading companies in the United States. He is versat le actor and understands thoroughly the of stage.
 tMr Gregory telegraphed from San Francisco last night that he had been successful in securing the entire com pamy, all of them first-class artists. They will arrive here tomorrow, when they will at once commence the re- hearsal of a play for its immediate
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21

ing from s1 up for their summer shirts and consider themselves lucky if they are able to get a good cool shirt for s1.5O The Alkire company is offering nice, cool, well made shirts for 9 cents, and they are shirts that no bus iness man would be ashamed to wear Every gentleman in Phoenix should avail himself of this opportunity and fit up for the summer. Not only cheap shirts are in stock, but the finest grades are being sold far below cost.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21
WANTED.

A light two horse wagon O heayy spring wagon, suitable fo mountain trip. F. M. Howard, 8 North Center street.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21

HOODS PILLS for the liver ant bowels act easily, yet promptly ant efficiently.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21

WONDERFUL are the cures accom- pMshed by Hoods Sarsaparilla and yet it is only because Hoods Sarsapa- rilla, the one true blood purifier, makes pure, rich, healthy blood.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21

CHAR bicycles, Arizona Commission Company
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21
PUBLIC NOTICE.

To whom it may concern, notice is hereby given that the undersigned is the owner of one-half interest in the property in block 19, city of Phoenix, Arizona, namely: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, ', 8, g, Il, and the west half of lott 10, al1 in block 19, said city, together with onelhalf interest in any and all prop ertty, real or personal, standing in the name of the Farmers and Merchants Manufacturing and Trading company, and as it is now sought to beat me out of my said interest ill and to said prop erty (after putting in upwards of ten years of the best part of my life mak ing the property what it now isl all parties are hereby warmed against dealing in same. John M. Gardiner, of the firm of J. J. Gardiner & Son.
 CHAR bicycles, Arizona Commission Company.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21

The Alkire company is making a special drive on mems negligee shirts, and are selling them as low as 25 cents each. Gentlemen who have not pur- chased their summer shirts will do well to call at the store at once, as they cannot only get cheap shirts. but the finest at prices far below anything in Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21
The best on earth. The Boston Cafe.
THE PARK THEATER.
A First Class Resort Soon to Be Open
 to the Public.

Most active preparations are being made for the grand opening of the Phoenix Park Theater company some tune next week under the management of Messrs. NeaVille & Gregory.
 It has been long felt want for the people of Phoenix to have some place to spend the evening in the summer time, but now with the opening of the park theater that need will be no long CT felt. It will be a place where par ents may go and take their children with perfect propriety, for nothing but first-class plays and specialties will be presented to the public and it will be the particular aim of the management
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.

For sale at a bargain, complete lot of household furniture and utensils. Will be sold singly or in lots to sfu..t purchasers. Address M. S.. Repubii- cam office.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21

Cheap shirts for the summer is some thing that is on the mind of every man in town. Men are in &le habit of pay
Arizona republican., 1896-05-21

Secondhand bicycles, Arizona Com mission company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
THE SEASONS"

pe-haps II was the performance OF pous duty
for the Orator1o Society TO give Hayuns ora'o''a
OF 1.-THE Seasons Its third concert last e'ei'"s
There IA room for some doubt as 10 whether i
served to meet a very urgent demand from '''e
Ynusical public OF to-day, or whether nearing Vi
this work Is likely 10 afford two hours and mere
of complete satisfaction TO the taste or the present
time It IS indeed. faded palate in these days Oh
highly spced musical viands that cannot confess
the charm OF the spontaneous. naive simplicity OF
Haydn as expressed in occasional symphony
or quartet but the symphony and the quartet as
composed by him have the quality OF brevity that
allows them TO be used an element OF contrast 70
the highly wrought emotional contents or modern
music. The four seasons. as depicted by Hhyuh
however, take entire evening for their repre-
sentation, and they do not differ from eacn other
IN characteristics sufficiently TO avoid the lmpr,--
sion OF monoony to modern ears. Ana with al 'he
delightful. idyhc qualities that are TO be found IN
The Seasons" with all it, lucsdity and direcncsS
II Is absolutely devoid OF anything that can give the
least stir TO the emotions. -,
The performance last evening was not In all
respects Of surprising merit: but IL was not an
Unfair presentation OF Haydns music. The chorus
sang with spirit for the most part az times with
real briancy. The autunnal hunting chorus was
admirably and the playing OF the horns IN IL
superb The solo parts were xiv en- 70 MISS
Emma Iuch. w II. Ricger and Ericsson +. BUSH
nell. who sang them intelligenuy. though without
much enthusiasm. Frank Damrosch conducted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
THE DRAMA-MUSlC.
THE DRAMATIC WEEK.

The week that has Just closed was busy ono "
the theatres Of New-York. and the week Una. ''"'
opened will be of much activity Mrs' 49,
al Palmer's Theatre. assumed a conspicuous p
ton. She has presented Juliet: she no" piop'
to present within six days. Miss Hardcastle Ju'ia'
Prince Henry and Rosa.ind, with Juliet on oa'u'
day night. That Is ambitious pian' put ''o
effect of it will be like that of the lightning men
toned by Shakespeare-"whic doth cease 10 oe,
ere one Can say 1t lightens." At the present
stage Of Mrs. Taber's professional progress s"e
would strengthen herself by doing some ONO
thing perfectly we'll than by doing several ,hinss
with headlong precipitation. The comedy OF one
Stops to Conquer is not a trihe, nor can great
historical play. by Shakespeare. when involves
Falstaff. be viewed merely an incident. HOW
ever. Mrs. Taber's selections are good ana her
acting Is attractive. Mrs. Fiske CMiss Minnie
Maddern) will come forth at the Garlen ihea're'
and In the of the week will present MARIE
Delocbe,' "A Light from ST. Agnes" ana MT I'D
sens nonsenslcal Dolls House" Miss May li""
can DO at the Bijou Theatre. as the WIDOW
All persons who enjoy and admire good acting
should the performance OF Portia thar Is Evua
Caesar" now current at the Broadway Theatre II
Miss Mary Shaw had come to this capltai L ,Ii
France or Italy, and had addressed the loca puois,
in foreign language, 1t is probable that she wou.d
have been hailed wonderful actress she mas
and beauty and she speaks the speeches that are
set down for Portia with such moody of voice ana
luxury TO listen to her: and she enters into tne
character end impersonates it,dsplaying iso Se
IDEAL of self-respecting womanhood and OF wiz
like devotion, affection and solicsude NO one mas
made more than Miss Mary Shaw makes, n her
embodiment out of the few scenes that are alo',eu
to Portia Mr.. Jewett is not made Ike Cassius, pe
ing massive rather than lean and moro pIt se, 500.
ostentatiors than either intellectual. sp'ehetic
ascetc crafty omnous and Mr. Malone mas md
yet acquired the perfect sef-poise ana siai 1
simplicity OF Brutus. Mr.. Dixon. as Caesar, marred
his performance by noise and MT. hnh'e a;bcr
Casca sacrificed OF the effect; when oI b'n
wise his good acting would have made by pitching
the note too high and by interfering demonStrauve
bh,ster Mr. Min, as Antony, Is not much aston
~ HE comnetitors in moderation. They are All
large men. and they seemed determined - ,, De
heard. The representation would De much De'''
n they would moderate their transports.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
WILLS FILED YESTERDAY.

The will OF Eliza Hays was offered for probate
Yesterday She had no relatives nearer than uncles
and cousins and she left all OF her property except
her household furniture. TO the Rev. VI. A. cum
Mfr OF ST. Monica's Church. who Is to use 500 OF
II for masses.
Elfrlda dc Wailly. who. according to the tesu-
mony OF friends who had known her for twenty
years had no relatives. left will which was Of
fered for probate yesterday. She gives her per-
sonaI property, including the proceeds OF her policy
in the Teachers Mutual Life Assurance Associa-
ton, TO her friend. Dorothea Elizabeth burton. ~
the rest of her property including jewrlry IN the
Mercantile Safe Deposit Company and a painting
OF OF the Cars Of Russia Is given to me rec
tor church wardens and vcstrymen OF calvary
Church, Fourth-ave. and Twenty-third-st. Inc
property is to be used as on endowment iund. 10
be known as the DE Wailly-Washburn Memorial
Fund. The income. not exceeding 1850 year, must
be paid to Dorothca T.. Burton while she llves;
The will of Ellen VI. Dalrymple was offered ior
probate yesterday. She leaves articles OF JeWery
10 each Of her children. Mrs Mary ID. freelani,
Mrs Ellen d. Mattison and James Dairymple, ana
makes them the residuary legatces Of her estate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
MR. HUBBELL ON FORENSIC 0RAT0RY.
HE SPEAKS BEFORE THE AMERICAN soSiHi1
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SPEECH.

HE SPEAKS BEFORE THE AMERICAN soCiHii
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SPEECH
Tho American Society for the improvement. "
Speech was addressed in one OF the assembly,
rooms at Carnegie Hall last evening py Chai'es
Buckley HubbeI Commissioner OF Educat'on. y"
THE Influence of Forensic Oratory on the Con''
mon Speech" The attendance was good ana .ne
audience frequently applauded the sentiments tna'
were so felcitously expressed by the COMMISSIONS
Mr. Hubbeil spoke for upward Of an hour, reviewing
the progress OF forensic oratory In America 'ne
tremendous influence In public affairs possessed
by the men who have been able to use the EhshSn
language best. and tracing the direct correspon-
dence between the respect in which public speak
ing has at any given time been held and the cono'-
ton of the public speech at the time
While calling attention to the fact that speech Is
only beating the mind, unless 1t has thought behind
1t. the speaker declared that many of the men VINO
have been In the front ranks OF this countrys
statesmen have owed their success to their facuty
Of expression. -. A.. ..,>,.
Mr. Hubbe expressed the fear that the people
in the cities have not Of late years Deen carsiu
enough Of the character Of the men VINO nied
their chief positions Of responsibility put ne proph
sled n revolution in that respect . -. A..
In closing Mr.. Hubbel referred to the fact tnat
of late years interest in judicial and legislative ora
tory had declined. but he predicted the speedy
of an when a polite and refined society. wouiu
make greater demands upon Its members TOT the
preservation of the purity of the English language
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
CHARLES n. PONDS WILL BROKEN.
TIE APPEAL OF ANsoN PHELPS POND, HIS
BROTHER. SUCCESSFUL.

TIE APPEAL OF ANSON PHELPS POND HIS
BROTHER. SUCCESSFUL.
Hartford Conn. March 1.-THE jury that heard
the appeal OF Arson Phelps Pond. OF New-No rk'
against tho validity OF the VIII OF Charles NJ POND
of this city his brother. returned verdict az SD
O'Clock this evening for the appellant, declaring that
the will was invalid.
The Jury was out hour yesterday ard eleven
hours and a half to-day. IL came In this morning
with a verdict distributing the property by award,
bu, this Judge Thayer would not accept. Shortly
after | O'Clock the turymen brought In v'rdict
which the Judge sent them back 10 reconsider, as II
vas no, In accord with the evidence. AT o CLOCK
the fury came In again with a verdict. when was
rot accepted, and again at 30 The Judge then eS-
rlained that the first document brought IN ny tne
Jury which he did not consider verdict. evidently
Considered that the testator was not OF souhi uhu
but the second verdict evidently regarded the wil as
the product Of undue influence. OF when theIe Was
moi accommodating evidence. The maj N'rdict
breaking the will read and the Jury dischhfsed
The city OF Hartford by this decision loses me
Pond tract for park purposes and 5000 ior us uc-
yeopment, the property being DIVIDED pe,Ween tne
heirs-at-law, Arson Phelps Pond and Ars' 'iara
Pond Porter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
THE CHILDREN'S CARNIVAL.
PRETTY SCENES ON THE STAGE OF THE CENTRAL
OPERA HOUSE

PRETTY SCENES ON THE STAGE OBJ THE CENTRAL
OPERA HOUSE.
Last night a festal night for the children OF
the upper West Side and their friends IL was the
r,yht ~ the 'Chlldren's Carnival" and the Central
Opera House was crowded 10 its full capacity
There were not nearly seats enough for those VINO
had come TO see and hear and a good many pretty
West Side girls were obliged 10 stand or so away
without seeing what the little ones could do The
former alternative was cheerfully accepted. and
none were disappointed
The children who occupied the stage and passed
the evening in amusing the others were all mempers
Of Adolph Newbergers classes. He arranged me
dsnces and acted as director OF the carnival. me
first number the programme was supposea ~
represent reception at the royal palace IN Persia
Clarence Wolff took the part Of the Shah. and sat
with great dignity upon a gilded throne. while
nearly score OF children in elaborate costumes
danced before him. When the Shah appeared to
have been thoroughly satisfied four little ones came
on the stage dressed In their nightgo"hs ana
,bcmseIves asleep when Master Joseph Beck sang
a lullaby. At change of the music they woke up
and tottered off the stage: .. o,o,oro,.
dance Sixteen little girls. dressed as butternles.
danced In and out among the shrubs with whlch
Gala that was suspended them opened its bell
and out few Rita Levy the Queen or the Butter-
Mes who swung Lightly over the 9 ns Of '1f be e
ones Baby Minzesheimer scarcely -FOUR ysaf f'
old. When she came on the stage dressed IN hg si
hat and frock coat to give, her imitation OF Fay
Templeton she was received with storm or APP
pause She also gave an imitation OF Yvette Gull
bert. and sang "Lnger Longer. Lucy
Another pleasing dance the Ballet OF the
Brillants. The costumes worn by the babies IN TINS
dance said to have cost more than SIS There
were four groups OF dancers one representing en-
eralds. one rubies. one topaz. and one diamonds;
Tableau." After the children had finished their
part of the programme the floor was cleared. and
the older people enjoyed themselves In dancing I'LL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
CORNELL ALUMNAE AT LUNCHEON.

MRS IRVINE. THE PRESIDENT OF WELLESLEY.
AND OTHERS RESPOND TO ToASTS.
Thrty-two women graduates Of Cornell University
held a luncheon Yesterday in the banquet-room Of
the St Denis Hotel. The assemblage for the
u the daughters OF Cornell living In New-York
city and It's Vicinity. This was. in substance. ef-
footed. but officers were chosen. and II was de
cided that another luncheon should be held In the
spring OF 1897. The guest OF honor yesterday was
Mrs. Julia j. Thomas Irvine president OF Weles-
ley College and a member OF the Cornell class Of
1875 At one end OF the table Mrs. Bessie DE witt
Beahan. Cornell. rs. presided. and at the other
Or. Emily l.. Gregory, Cornell 81. Or. Gregory Is
now professor OF botany at Barnard College.
After the luncheon the graduates listened to sew
cral brlgh, talks by which term they preferred
to call the toas's. Tho frat OF these was by Mrs;
Heahan. on Cornell As 1t Was" She was followed
by Mrs Irvine. whose address was the prineipai
one OF the day. The following sentence quoted
from Ezra Cornell. the founder OF the college was
given her subject: Il would found an institution
where any person can find instruction In any study.
tod Of Cornell As 1t Is" Elizabeth Briggs. NJ A.
q. discussed Cornell os,graduate work and Jessie
tees" This referred TO Miss Thomas. president OF
bryn Mawr College, the only woman ever eiectcu
to the Board OF Csrne Trustees A 20 nv
Edith Grant, So and "Our Cornell Brothers by
Emily berry ~. Several college songs were given
during the Intervals between the talks peasant
incident OF the luncheon the arrival. Just as
me guests sealing Themselves, or n large
basket OF red and whits roses, the Cornell colors
tearing this card: Compliments OF the grand
daughter OF the founder OF Cornell No name or
address accompanied the flowers. but the alumnae
Among those present whose names have not beeh
given were Mrs Lydia Laney Hailsted. MISS Mar
gueriie Lee Miss Alice Cone Best Dr McSon'iie
Miss Rose Cahill Mrs. Stella spencer haisey ana
MR.. josephine Spencer SlaWson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
TIE FRESH AIR HOME BENEFIT.

The postponed performance at Pamer'D Theatre
for the benefit OF the Fresh Air Home In WeSiches-
ter will be given on Tuesday afternoon The pro-
gramme offered Is a most attractive one John
Drew and Miss Maud Adams will give the little play
entitled "A Pair Of Iunatics." and Maurice Barry
moro will appear In Augustus Thomas's "a Man
of the World" Mss Rose Coghlan Will be seen In
Charles Reade's one-act play Nance Odheld. To
this original programme has been added the balcony
scene from hRomeo and juliet" played by Jula
Mnrlowe Taber and Robert Taber. The object
Fresh Air Home receives poor children from the
overcrowded districts Of New-York city and Keeps
them for two weeks OF the summer In pure air and
pleasant surroundings. The good that r. TO be done
and the excellent entertainment that\is to be en-
toyel ought TO crowd the house.