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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-10-15
HARRIS BEGAN ON BLUFF.
The First Venture of tho Impresario Was
a Big Success.


Big Success.
Sir Augustus Harris was one of the
most remarkable examples in England Of
what can be accomplished by enterprise
and perseverance. The story of his rise
from extreme poverty to great affiucDoe
reads more like an Arabian Nights" Cpl"
sode than tho history of man Of the pres.
cnt prosnic period.
Augustus Harris started life as hanger
on and general utility man bchind the
scenes of Drury Lane theatcr, his fathev
having been ono of the minor performers
in that old and famous playhouse. There
Is no record of tho son ever having appear.
ed on tho boards himself, but during tho
time that he spent at the theater he occu-
pied himself In becoming thoroughly ia
miliar with the details Of the management
Of playhouses.
The manner in which he made his first
theatrical venture isa remarkable instance
of successful bluff" " Young Harris had
hardly sixpence to bless himself with,
and vet he succeeded in producing an ex-
hensiye pantomime ut Drury Lane. In
after years he was never tired of telling
the story of this first venture of his II
could not do it now he used to say, land
i really IlTuly kiON HoN iHhi"SoA w No
it then Had not been lucky that first
time should never have amounted to any
thing as manager
The idea had occurred to Harris to pro-
duce spectacular pantolnime which III
gorgeousness and daring costume should
surpass anything ever before attempted.
The opportunity came when one December
tho Drury Lane thcater was unlet. The
first thing he did was to go to the proprie-
tor and engage the place, trusting to his
luck to raise the money to pay the rent de-
lnandcd in advance. He then went with
the contract in his pocket to every man in
London who he thought might be induced
to back his scheme, and at last succeeded
In finding IL capitalist who agreed to ad-
vance him couple Of thousand pounds.
With this amount, insignificant for tho
atrlcal PURPOSES, he had to be content. 1T
argues we'll for Harris ingenuity that he
succeeded In engaging a large cast OF hrst
class performers and hitherto unhcard OF
number of chorus girls, in obtaining the
necessary costumes and getting the print
ing and advertising done on credit. AT
any rate, he succeeded in producing his
pantomimc, and it straightway became a
stupendous success. Harris was made. -
His career since that first touch or go VEN
ture has been one long series of trIumphs
1t the time of his death he was the sole
lessee of both the Covent Garden ana
Drury Lane theaters. New YORK Press.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-10-15

at the tnp!eau presented 70 MN.
What is it!" he critd, then strobe to
the sofa and lifted Mamie in his arms.
She did not waken-her face was deep
ly flushed, aud she muttered "Blako"
in her dreams.
"Tipsy," said Lady Lirriper, her face
grim and convulsed. lyon have made
her unhappy and drinks in her blood.
She has flown to it for consolation. It's
your work, and you've got to bear it. "
"Oh, my Godl' cried Will, staggering
like dying man as he laid fer down
and would have fallen had not Hagar
caught him in her arms
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-10-15

kneeled down beside her, alone at last
with his punishment. If what they said
was true, and the taint was there, he
had brought it out. For ever and ever
upder happier circumstances 1t might
have lain undiscovered, but he had
brought It out. he had made her uphap-
~, and he was the sinner--not She
He drew her into his arms, and for
iong hours she slept there, while he
tAeked his brains as to what he should
do, how be could best save her.
Toward morning, like fair Margaret
who turned IN CLARK Saunders arms as
asleep she lay, Mamie woke up, and
touching his face wondezingly with one
LITTLE hand only sank deeper into slum-
Der, waking to find her husband at last
himself overcome by sleep aud kneeling
fully dressed beside her.
What was the matter? She had con-
fused qcmory Of the night before, Of
something disagreeable, and then deep
rest. aagar would know, Hagar would
tell her. and she was drawing herself
softly out of Wills arms to go to her
when they suddenly. frightened about
her, and she felt In wise and cried out.
waking him ON the instant.
II want Hagnr." she said pettishly
and struggling to free herself "She is
calling me. Don't you hear her? And I
must CO." Her eyes were strange for q
moment. Will trembled on the verge Of
tho truth, but was drawn back from it
by her next words.
"We are going on an excursion TO-
day." she said. with no infection Of
tone whatever, but like child repeat
ing lesson by rote, land must not be
late. She is going away soon, you know,
and--and"- She moved her head rest
lessly from side to side as II at fault.
You and I will go away together,
darling" said Will, ito tho south of
Franoe-whatever place you choose. 1t
has been too dull for you here altogeth-
Az ~
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Crack yyarsbips and Steamers.

And now the Brooklyn is the fastest
xporshin of her class This has been tho
nnvarying statement regarding overy one
of our new cruisers after their trial trips.
If this thing continues, whore will 1T end2
With American line passenger vessels beat
ing their own records and American fight
ing craft speedier than all others, this
country will be "tlier" in poace or war.
Troy Times Il
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-10-15

Leave Rocky Ridge tor Emmitsburg at
826 and 10 40 a m, and 81 and 36 p nj.
Leave Edgcmont for Waynesboro, Cham
bersburg Shippcnsburg, and intermediate sta
tions at 7 O6 and II As a M and IS m.
Leaye Hagerstown for Cherry Run and all
points on Potomac Valley Railroad at O3
4 m and 3 05 and 10pm
PRR Leave Bruceville tor Frederick at 40
m and 8 40 . m and for Littlestown Tan
eytown & Columbia at 0 44a m and As p m.
Daily-all other.daily except Sunday.
tStops to land Passengers for Baltimore.
tStops only to land Baltimore passengers.
J NJ. Hoop. B II. GRIswoLD.
Genl, Manager. Genl, Passenger, Agen
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CHAPTER XIII.


lyon did not know it?" said Hagar
when he had come to his senses and
Lady Lirriper, suddenly grown into a
very old woman, had tottered with Jo-
sephine's help from the room.
Know what?' he said defantly,
though he looked like man who had
been bruised and beaten in wild storm.
What you see tonight" And she
pointed to Mamie.
II see nothing. My wife is i'll. Let
me pass. am going to take her home. -
"No, not yet. Wait till she has-re-
covered. Don't you know they have been
hiding 1t from you? I knew it all along
at school. 1t is o madness Both her
uncles died Of IT, One or more do in
every generation. When the mental or
emotional balanos Is upset, they fly to
that"
1T n Q ne-6 iic ~ reiterated Wi
paadonasaIy. "fhave known her all he,
Life. This Ia another woman masquer.
ading in Nannie's form and face" He
looked down upon her in anguish. His
dear little girl, with her innocently gay
face-what had turned her into this?
She was dressed in soft white Grape,
end her fair head was bound with
quaint hllet Of gold and green acorns
that made her look more a wood nymph
than Bacohante. The rosy upper lip
was raised. showing the small, even
teeth within. ae had never seen her
look more lovely or less desirable to
husbands eyes than she looked then.
Aud were not her dreams locked on Ire
lawny? Even in slunber was she able
to keep his name from her lips?
Suddenly he snatched her mp. foam
Of green and white, and carried her
through the window and across the park
te the castle
All the servants were in bed save o
sleepy footman, who waited to shut up
the house, and Nennie's maid. but
when her master stalked in, carrying her
mistress, she thought they had made up
the quarrel and took her dismissal in
very good part as be laid his wife down
on tho bed. then locked tho door and
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No. Il

The Darlington, WIS, Journal says edilori-
ally o. popular patent medicine: 1--WE know
from experience that Chambcrlain's Colic,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is all that is
claimed for it, as on two occasions it stopped
eXcruciating pains and possibly sayed us
from an untimely grave. We would not
rest easy over right without it In the house."
This remedy undoubtedly saves more pain
and suffering than any other medicine in the
world. Every family should keep it in the
house, for it ls sure to be needed sooner or
later For sale by Dr. J. T. Waters,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-10-15

If Troubled cith Rheumatism. Real This.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, Apr. IL, 1891 have
used Chamberlaiu's Pain Balm for rheuma-
tism and found it to be all that is claimed for
1t. I believe it to be the best preparation for
rheumatism and deep seated muscular pains
on the market and checlfully recommend it
to the pubic. John G. Brooks dealer in
boots, shoes, &c, No. 1S Main St.
ALSO READ THIS.
MEcHANIcsvILLE, st. Mary County. NJ =
sold bottle of Chamberlaln's Pain Balm to
man who had been suffering with rheuma
tism for several years. 1t made him well
man. A. j. McGill For sale at so cents
per bottle by DR.. Waters.
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Western Maryland Railroad.
So ,'s.l1Sz sEit.s1l1es .-zS1 .-.zRs1-S1
Cvehedue in effect September 30, 1894.
TRAINS GOING WEST.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02

his church he was loyal to the end of
his life. The church and his pastors
found in him a safe and prudent
counselor, never for a day did he
sulk in his tent, but was at the front,
on duty for God and humanity. He
was strict spirited man. In his
death his immediate family will
greatly miss him and they have the
sympathy of the entire community
in which this good man spent so
many years of clean living. The
church of his choice has lost one of
its most worthy and trusted mem
bers. The community will miss him,
Tor no man has ever held a larger
place in the confidence of this coun-
ty and town than did our worthy
father and brother AS his pastor,
commend his loved ones to the care
and keeping of God our Father. A
word of truly merited mention of
mother Lantz. She has been affection
ate in her care, and thought, for the
husband of her youth and age. May
God lead you all your journey
through. Twenty-Five grand child
rem are left to call his memory
blessed-heritage of a good name.
Father Lantz departed this life at
his late residence in Napoleon, o.,
Sundaymorning, March %, '06, at the
age of 70 years, 6 months and 81 days.
He was an uncomplaining sufferer,
quietly looking forward to the day
of his release.
Let cares like a wild deluge come,
Let storms of sorrow fall
So but safely reach my home,
My God, my heaven, my ALL"
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02
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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02

WITHOUT doubt Edison is one OF
the wonders of the world. For weeks
we have been reading and hearing
about the X-rays by means of which
photographs might be made showing
objects plainly which were, when
photographed, behind other subs
tances opaque to the human eye. AS
soon as the invention began to attract
public attention, the Wizard Of Mel
10 Park took it up, and now, with his
usual success in handling the mys-
terious and unknown, he has com
pleteIy eclpsed the efforts OF the
earlier workers along this line, and
is able to make the organs, bones,
arteries and everything in the human
body perfectly visible to the naked
eye. The other day he fixed up things
in his laboratory so that those pres
ent could look right into the body OF
one of his assistants, see the working
Of the heart, the pulsations OF the
life fluid, every bone and each detall
of the hitherto invisible interior OF
the human body. What this may
mean to the science of medicine and
surgery, no one can at present pre-
dict, but it must be granted that a
new world of knowledge is just open
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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02
Legal Notice.

D0BERT B. MINTON AND Il. LYMAN
N Minton, whose places of residence are
unknown, and Hugh u. MintoE, whose place
Cf residence is Carlinvillc, MasOupin County,
Illinois. will take notice, that on the 2Uth day
of February 1895. Ferdinand BoesSlng as the
County Treasurer Of Henry County, Ohio,
filed his amended petition In the Common
Pleas Court of said Henry County, Ohio, be-
ing case No 42iS therein against the said de-
fcndants to recover the sum Of $4,000 from
said defendants for taxes and assessments
due and unpaid on the feilOwing described
real estate tO-wit: All that part oi the north
west quarter OF section twenty-five l2lL in
township three t3l north OF range eight lsl
east, in Henry county. Ohio, that lies north-
east Of the Deshcr q MSgomb railroad, con-
taning ll9 l-2 acres of land more or less, ana
TO have said sum declared the first and best
lien on the said real estate. and further
averring that said Robert b. Minton, Il. Ly-
man MintOn aud Hugh NJ. Minton are the
owners of said real estate, and praying that
said plaintiff may have Judgment against
said owners for said SUM Of s220 90, and that
said lands be ordered sold for the payment OF
the above sum, costs OF suit and for all proper
relief.
Said defendants are required to answer
said petition on or befpre the 18th day of
April, 1896, or Judgment and decree will be
taken against them us prayed Tor;
FERDINAND ROESSlNG,
Treasurer of Henry County, Ohio.
JAS p. RAGAN. Plaintiffs Attorney.
Napoleon. o., Feb. 30, lo96.-6t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02
ALL VOTERS
Should Remember When the
Polls Open.

Every day the question is asked as
to the time the polls open and close
on election day. Napoleon has adopt
ted standard time and therefore the
polls are opened in the morning at
$50 o'clock and close in the evening
at $50. Election officers are govern
ed by court house time. Many lose
their votes by going to work or leav-
ing town, thinking the polls are not
opened in the morning until o'clock
and likewise many others. lose their
votes by coming to the polls too late
supposingsthey will be kept open un-
til o'clock. Let everybody remem-
Der these changes. Election day is
Monday, April 6.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02

MORE nonsensical bills have found
their way into the present Ohio legis-
lature than any previous body that
ever convened. But of all the non
sensical nonsense was the bill prohib-
iting ladies from wearing high hats
at theatres. Now, to keep their rec
ord good, let the Legislature pass a
law against the balloon sleeves, and
while they are at it, why not formu-
late law prescribing just what a
woman shall wear on the street as
we'll as at theatre.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02

EVERYBODY who votes on Monday
should vote yes" on the bond issue,
so that the obligations against the
water works and light plant may be
met and both the plants perfected.
Napoleon has a fine water works sys-
TEN and electric light plant, which
have been put in at Il remarkably
low figure, but there is little more
money needed to place them in con
dition of being of more service to the
people generally, therefore the neces-
sity of issuing more bonds. Vote
yes on the bond question.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02
Administrators Sale of Real
Estate.

TN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF THE
l. Probate Court of Henry County, Ohio, l
vii offer for sale at public auction, on the
the north door of the Court House, in the city
of Napoleon, Ohio, the following described
real estate. situate in the County of Henry
and State of Ohio, tO-wit:
The North half Na) of the South half ~ of
the Southwest quarter 90 of Section Nine
90, in Township Three (3l North, Range Six
(6) East, containing Forty (4Ol acres Of land
more or less, less and except the following
described tract, to-wit:
Commencing at the Northwest corner of
sal, said above fSscribed tract thence Fast Ten
thence West Ten 1O) rods thence north Is
rods, to the place of beginning.
Said last described tract will also be sold
separately.
Said first described tract is appraised at
$1755 90.
Said last described tract is appraised at $3.50.
Terms of sale:-Cash.
II. A. CONWAY,
Administrator of the Estate of Catharine W.
Bordner, deceased. mch 19-4t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02

In another column we give the out
lines of a bill which has been prepar-
ed with u view of placing all county
officials on a fixed salary. This coun-
ty comes under the % grade, and ac-
cording to the provisions Of this bill
its officers would receive the follow
ing salaries: Sheriff, So, 200; Auditor,
81, 900; Treasurer $1,000; Probate
Judge, 81 800; Clerk, 81, 600; Prosecut-
ing attorney, 81, 200; Surveyor, 81, 100;
Recorder, 5000; Coroner, $1,000; Com
$1,000; Infrmary Director,
800. Think of the Coroner Of Henry
county receiving salary of $1,000,
and an Infirmary Director 800!
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02

Nomore glowing political falsehood
has ever been given the public than
the Republican statement that the
decline in government revenues be-
gan with the time the Wilson bill be-
came effective. When the Mckinley
bill was passed the surplus in the
treasury was $1O5, 900, 900; after it had
been in operation for year the sur
plus was $37, 100000; at the end of the
second year it was $2,0OO,OOO, and af-
ter the end of the third year the de-
ficit was $9O,OOO,OOO Honest" John
Sherman is authority for the above
figures.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02

EDITORIALS from Republican pa
pers written prior to the last election
would be interesting reading now. A
Republican congress was to repeal
the Democratic tariff law within
twenty-four hours after assembling
and thus save the business interests
of the country from destruction, but
nothing has yet been done and it is
not probable that anything will be
done.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02

THE Republican party are always
very profuse in their loye and graft
tude for the boys who wore the blue
during 'G1-'65, but no soldier was
nominated by them for any State Of
flee this year. The places were all
gobbled up by the other fellows, and
now they want the soldiers to elect
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02

AS result of free seed resolution
passed by Congress, Secretary Nor
ton will send out 100000 packages
of beet seed, 100000 packages of
cabbage, 100000 packages of let
tuce, 100000 packages of radish,
$50, 900 packages of onions and 400, 900
packages each of cucumber, canta-
loup, watermelon and other seeds.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02
Legal Notice.

NroTICK Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON
N the Nh day of March. 1895, the Direltors
~ the Henry COlIHty Agricultural Joint STOCK
Company filed their petition in the Commen
Pleas Court OF Henry county, ONO, Num.iser .se
name ~ the said corporation may be changed
10 the Napoleon Fair Company.
That the said petition will be for hearing on
or after the 9th day Of April. 1885.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF the Henry County Agricultural JOINT Stock
Cpmpanr.
BY If.hiII & Donovan. its AttorneyS. st
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02

Two dollars per dozen for Gard
ner's finest enamel cabinets, and if
any person tells you that you can get
as good retouch and permanent ones
for less money don't you believe it.
We are here to stay, consequently
we warrant every thing as repre-
sented. If
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02

THE Democrats of Napoleon town
ship have in the field this spring one
of the best tickets they ever nomi-
mated, and it deserves to be elected
from top to bottom by an old-time
majority. Don't let a Democratic
vote remain at home this spring.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02

WHEN such men as Cahill Woke
and Krabill are nominated for the
city council, there should not be a
question as to their election. Their
names will appear upon the Demo
cratic ticket next Monday. OF course
you will vote for them.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02

THE Garfield corrupt practic act
will not become q law until after the
spring election. In order to protect
Mckinley it ought to be held up un-
til after the Republican national con-
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02
Administrators Sale of Real
Estate.
John T. Riggs, Administrator of the Estate
of Frederick HefIlingcr. deceased,


John IIefIlinger, ct al
In Probate Court of Henry County Ohio.
Order of Sale.
IN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF THE
l. Probate Court of Henry County. Ohio
will offer for sale at public auction on the nth
day Of April, A. D. 1896, at two O'Clock p. M. Of
said day, at the door of the Court House in
Napoleon, Ohio the following described real
estate situate in the County of Henry and
State Of Ohio, to-wit:
Thirty 800 acres of land off Of the South
side Of the Northeast quarter l'l) of the South
east quarter ca of Section Twenty-Five t22l
Town Five t5l North, Range Seven q East, in
Henry County, Ohio, containing Thirty 1901
acres Of land more or less.
Appraised at Sl05O 90.
Terms of Salo:-One-thir cash in hand :;
One-third in one year and OnC-third in two
years from day of sale, deferred payments to
bear six per cent interest payable annually
and be secured by mortgage on the promises
sold.
JOHN r. RIGGS,
Administrator of Frederick Heillinger decd.
CAHILL e. DONOVAN, Plaintiffs Att'ys.
March 10th, 1896. st
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02
Perfect Wisdom

Would give us perfect health. Be
cause men and women are not per
fectly wise. they must take medicine
to keep themselves perfectly healthy.
Pure, rich blood is the basis of good
health. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
One True Blood Purifier. 1t gives
good health because it builds upon
the true foundation-pure blood.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02

Make list of all you need while
cleaning house and see what you
can carry home for $1.OO from The
Racket. vt
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-02
Probate Notice.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
IN Frederick Shulty, as executor of John
Shulty, has filed final account of his admin
istration, which will be for hearing and settle
ment April 18th, 1886.
J. " CUFF Probate Judge.