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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-03
NEARER HOME
Heaven is my Fatherland,
Heaven is my home"

Heaven is my Fatherland,
Heaven is my home"
Der the hills the sun is setting,
Aud the eve is drawing on;
Slowly drops the gentle twilight,
For another day is gone.
Gone for ayc-its race is over
Soon the darker shades will come
Still, It's sweet to know at even,
We are one day nearer home.
zone day nearer" sings the seaman,
AS he gldes the waters DER,
While the light is softly dying
On his distant native shore.
Thus the Christian on life's ocean,
As his light boat cuts the foam,
In the evening cries with rapture
~ am one day nearer home"
Worn and weary, oft the pilgrim
Halls the setting of the sun;
For the goal is one day nearer,
And his journey nearly done.
Thus we feel when, DER life's desert,
Heart and sandal sore we roam;
As the twilight gathers DER us,
We are one day nearer home.
Nearer home Yes, one day nearer
TO our Father s house on high
To the green fields and the fountains
Ofthe lands beyond the sky.
For the heavens grow brighter DER US,
And the lamps hang in the dome,
And our tents are pitched still closer,
For we're one day nearer home.
1860 or 81 BIB. H.
The above impressive verses appeared
originally in the Lutheran Obseryer in 1860 OF
81. They were written by Rev. b. II. Hunt
while student in Pennsylvania College
They became quite popular as a Sunday
School hymn, and have been included in
many of the song books of music publisher
but without giving the name of the author
1t is due that the author of this tavorite
hymn should be known.
Rev. B. II. Hunts father was the Rev VIM.
Hunt pastor of the Lutheran church at Me-
chanicstown, Nd In due time Benjamin
became student in Pennsylvania College
Gettysburg, and while there wrote several
pieces for publication, including NEARER
Home" In 1868 he was ordained to the
gospel ministry by the Allegheny Synod
His first charge was at Schcllsburg, Pa
where he remained ten years. From there
he was called to St. Stephens, Philadelphia
and ministered in that church for another
ten years. Afterwards he received a call to
the Presbyterian church at Georgetown,
Neb., where he has remained ever since.
The Rev. Geo. Bailey, pastor of the Pres
byteran church at Broken Bow, Neb., has
furnished the foregoing history of the hymn
and also the information respecting its author
which will doubtless prove interesting 10
our readers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-03
lCOMMUNICATED,

Mr.. and Mrs. James Mackley celebrated
the thirtieth anniversary Of their marriage
by entertaining number of their friends ON
Friday evening, November 9Th, at their
home in Thurmont. The evening was spent
in social and pleasant manner. Alto o'clock
the guests were invited to the dining room
where refreshments were served which con-
sisted of cake, cream, fruits and all the deli
cacies of the season. Rev. Whitmore and
wife, Mr.. John Mackley and wife, Mr. W. H.
H. Mackley and wife, MIR. Chas. Mackley,
Mr.. Irwin Mackley, wife and child, Mr.. w.
L. Shatfcr and wife, Mrs. VIM. Lidie, Miss
Mile Lidie, Mrs. VIM. Sigmund, Mrs David
Cover, Miss Lille Cover, Mrs. Simon Lohr,
Miss Rose Lobr and Mrs. Samuel Long, all
of Thurmont; Miss Clara Mackley Of Middle
burg, Mrs. Mary Firor, Misses Grace and
Maggie Firor, and Mr.. d. A. Firor of Grace
ham They departed at a late hour well
pleased with the evenings enjoyment.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-03
EDITOR CLARION :

EDITOR CLARION
Sir: The following pc.
ttion has been presented to me:
Thurmont, Md Nov. 20, '08.
ITO Chas. H. Osler,
President Of Guardian Hose Co t.
We, the undersigned, members of said Co.,
request you, through your official powers,
to call meeting to occur Friday Dec. 4th,
at 8 p. M, to reorganize for better and more
efficient work."
Signed by o. B. Wisotzkey, H. G. Root,
j. F. D. Miller, c. L. Stokes and IA others.
In pursuance to the above I hereby call a
meeting of Guardian Hose Company tor
Friday evening, December 4th, at 8 o'clock,
for the purpose of recognizing the said
company for better and more efficient work
CHAS. II. OSLER,
President.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-03
The Art TOnsOrial
MR.. AMOS LUCAS,

MR.. AMOS LUCAS,
tot Long Branch.)
Having arrived at the conclusion that the
columns of the CLARION are the only means
whereby he can bring his business to the
proper standard gives vent as follows:
SHAVING, HAIR CUTTING, SHAM
POONING AND DYEING'
In the latest style of the art tonsorial.
SHARP RAZORS AND A CLEAN
SHAVE
is the motto of this enterprising artist and
by strict attention to business can't help
but please all Will be IN his shop at all
mesti.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-03

Mr.. John Root says he has the largest
stock of shoes in his store that he ever had,
which is saying very much, for he always
carries a large stock
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-03

Mr.. John F. D. Miller who had been dis
abled by rheumatism for week or two 10
about again. though by no means active yet.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-03

Mr.. E. L. Root has remodeled the interior
of his hardware and grocery store. II Is
decidedly improved.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-03
Local Items.
CASTORlA
For Infants and Children.
1As no #
49,: =: ! &nEzZiSzx rs! ~

Mr.. D. 9. Hammett is having an artesiar
well bored at his residence on +. Malnst.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-03

The turkey crop in this section is larger
than usual and the price is low, seven cents
a pound.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-03

Mrs J. T. Wacsche and daughter, Maggie
visited friends in Baltimore City last week.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-03

Work is about to begin on the Christmas
Sunday School exercises. These are always
well chosen and prepared and constitute a
pronounced feature of the festive Holiday
season.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-03

B- CORN FOR SALE.-Soft Nubbins
for sale.
dec3tf CHARLES SIMPLIFY.
fw NEW MILLINERY.-The under
signed announces to the public that she has
received her first invoice of entirely new aud
tastefully selected Millinery Goods and that
they are now displayed at her rooms on Wa.
ter Street. A call is solicited.
MRS. K. FIROR,
Oct29tf. THURMoNT, MD.
B-HORSE-SHOE addition to
my Carriage and Wagon business, will do
Horse shoeing satisfaction guaranteed.
Sep1Otf. G. B. BROCKLEY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-03
This is q glorious climate-for the doctors.

Columbia Council, No. 50, Jr. o. U. A. M
attended divine service at Trinity Reformed
church on Sunday morning last. Rev. G. A.
Whitmorc, pastor of the church and mem.
of the Order preached the sermon.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-03
JOHN HENDRIC KSON.

JUhM HEN kICkSuN.
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Telephone call, IS.
WEALTH AMP WISDOM NJ TRAV FL;
w TOGETHER-WE CANT ALL OF
US BE WEALTHY, BUT WE CAN BE
WEALTHIER THAN WE ARE BY BUY
ING THE RIGHT KIND OF MERCHAN-
Disc AT THE RIGHT STORE.
WE HAVE NOT THE REPUTATION
w ofSELLING or BUYING TRASHY
DRY GOODS-TO THE CONTRARY WE
ARE PRAISED FOR THE EXCELLENT
GRADE OF GOODS WEBUY THROUGH
OUT THE HOUSE.
TIME ACTIVE SELLING ALL OVER
l. THE STORE is PROOF THAT WE
HAVE THE GOODS the PEOPLE WANT
IN QUALITY, STYLE AND PRICE.
--:O:-
~ SPECIALLY HAVE we BEEN VERY
IL BUSY IN THE CLOAK AND DRESS
GOODS DEPARTMENT-WE ARE AL
WAYS ABLE TO SHOW YOU MANY
| ITEMS IN DRESS FABRICS AND NOV
ELITES IN CLOAKS NOT OWNED BY
| OTHERS. THE NEW CLOAKS THAT
| OPENED THIS WEEK SURPRISE EV-
ERYBODY-SO PRETTY AND YET so
REASONABLE IN PRICE.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-03

Order Nisi on Audit.
Bus. Loc.-Corn for Sale
Just Received-Chas H. Osler.
The Model-Hendrck Observation-Disclosures
To DIVIDE THE CuARGE.-At a congrega.
tional meeting of St Johns Lutheran church
on Sunday morning last motion to sever
this from The Rocky Ridge charge prevailed,
the vote being 30 to 20. We are informed
that the matter must now be referred to the
Synod for final action.
COLDS. There is an epidemic of colds in
this section it may be mild form of grip
for we see by the incoming newspapers that
it is prevailing at number Of places. They
have also discovered the grip bacillus, but
so far we have not seen that they have found
any other bacillus that devours it, AS all
created things live by devouring some other
created thing, why are they not able to breed
harmless bacilli with ravenous appetites for
tho harmful ones?
FLAG PREsENTATIoN.-On Thanksgiving
Day Columbia Council. No. SO, Jr. ., U. A.
M. of Thurmont presented the Thurmont
High School with Flag, The exercises
were held in Town Hall and consisted of the
following program:
Opening Prayer Rev G. A. Whitmore
Speech of Presentation DR.. E. G. Kefauver
Speech of Acceptance II. ID. Beachley
Music "The Flag Song" BY the School
Address Of the Day Harry Stein
Union Bridge.
Quarte,te "Columbia, Dear Columbia,"
Misses Landers, Baker, Hammett, johnson
Reading Miss Ollie Leatherman
Lewistown
Music "Guard the Flag By the School
Short Address Rev. E G. B. Castle
Music columbia, the Gem of the Ocean,"
By the School
Procession to the High School Building
Formal Raising of Flag
Recitation Hiss Ethel Whitmore
Music Graceham Band
After the conclusion ofthe formal exercises
the Council and visiting members of theOrder
returned to the Council Room where an
informal social smoke and brief talks with
music by the Graceham Band engaged an
hours attention.
The event was most gratifying one to the
membership. it being by every one present
the subject Of most favorable comment.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-03

Mr.. Chas. H. Osler is a great somebody for
lew things Every now and then he finds
something never heard of here before and
straightway buys it and puts it on his shelves
for sale. 1t always "takcs."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-03

NoTICE.-We have sent out number OF
bills for overdue subscription and advertis.
ing. This was not done for form sake so
much as for the simple reason, we need the
money
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-03

w. A. Lynn,
J, W. Payne,
John Jones.
Finance
MIR. s. M. BIRELY, Chairman,
Mr. F. Hesson,
G. II. Osler.
Soliciting.
DIR. E. G. KEFAUVER, Chairman,
PROF, w. NJ MARTIN, Secretary.
Sub Soliciting Committee for Town.
MISS EFFIE ZIMMERMAN, Chairman
Miss Blanche Hammett,
Carrie Baker,
Elsie Grimes,
:: Clara Landers,
Maggie Rouzer,
" Daisy Waesche,
Linnie McGuigan,
Minnie Foreman,
" Lottie Martin,
Mile Lidie,
Joe Miller,
Bertha Stocksdale,
Mae Slick,
May Freeze,
Margaret Osler,
Aalle lroxcll.
Sub Foreign Soliciting Committee.
MR.. E. L. ROOT, Chairman,
Mr.. G. H. Osler,
D. r. Rouzer,
L. D. Kelley,
r. G. Stocksdale,
M. T.. Creeger,
W, L. Shattcr,
f. E. Black,
H. G. Root,
M. G. Overholtzer,
E. W. Unger,
d. G. Hammett,
Frank Hesson,
M. j. Albaugh,
Augustus Hahn.
l. w. 10y,
l.. r. Waesche,
Chas. L. Stokes,
NJ. G. Gilbert,
Geo. Winebrenner,
Chas. Mackley,
Dr. J. x. Waters,
Miss Carrie Boblitz.
Sub Soliciting Committee for Country.
MIR. CHAS. L. STOKES, Chairman,
Mr.. Joseph Freeze,
Custer Foreman,
Geo Late,
Chas. Stocksdale,
J, Wesley Creeger,
Ed. Morrison,
Richard O'Toole,
Martin E. Forman,
l.. r. Waesche,
James Firor,
Morris Rouzer,
Jos. Wilhide,
Arthur Rouzer,
VIM. Henshaw,
VIM. 10y,
Miss Jennie Payne,
Edna Waesche,
Etfie Weddle,
Rerpie Grimes,
Rosa Lohr,
Bertha Damuth,
Mamie Winebrenner,
" Annie Creeger,
e Zulu Stccksdale,
Mrs. Sam'l Long,
Chas. H. Osler.
Sub Committee to Solicit Funds.
MIR. G. w. STOCKSDALE, Chairman,
Col. J. R. Rouzer,
DR.. II. G. Anders,
DR.. NJ. A. Birely,
Mr.. Chas. Mackley,
I" John Baker,
e" w. A. Lynn.
To Solicit Special Articles.
MIR. W. A. CONNER, Chairman,
Miss Annie Webster,
Lottie Brockley,
-" LOttie Weller,
q" Fanny Wilhide,
" Addie Gaugh,
" Beth Firor,
d" Martha Willhide,
Janet Freeman,
" Leila Cover,
Bertha Bennett,
" Grace Sayler.
=" Daisy 10y,
Refreshment.
MR.. w. A. LYNN, Chairman.
MIR. F. l.. Wisotzkey,
Z. N. Hammaker.
Entertainment
MR.. CHAS. E. HAMMETT, Chairman,
ISIS Fannie Landers,
" Maggie Osler,
Daisy Waeschc,
=" Efie Baker,
" Mary Cassell.
Mrs. VIM N. Martin.
Building.
MR.. G. I. CREEGER, Chairman,
Mr.. S. A. Weller,
j. A. Weddle,
L. NJ. Creeger,
Clarence Crecger,
Frank Weller,
Anderson Policy,
Webb Unger.
Decoration.
MIR. CHAS. H. OSLER. Chairman,
Mrs E. A. Matthias,
Miss Fannie Landers,
Addie Johnson,
Matte Wisotzkey,
Mary Cassell.
Grace Henshaw,
Fancy Work.
MISS FLORA GiLDS. Chairman,
Miss Matte Wisotzkey,
Mary Cassell,
Fannie Ward,
Bertha Stocksdale,
Daisy 10y,
Mrs. =. N. Hammaker,
DR.. u. G. Kefauver.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-03

Twill also sell, separately and distinctly
from the above farm desirable piece ofwood-
land containing 20 acres. This lot is heavl-
ly set in White Oak, Black Oak, Chestnut,
etc, and is easy of access, lying on the pub
lie road leading from Eicholtz' Mill to the F.
& E. Turnpike, adjoining the lands of j.
Wesley Creager, Jos. Messner. and others.
MARY s. FIROR,
Aug19tf Graceham, Md.
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Business Locals.

| additional Locals on Second Page.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-03
New Advertiser emf Is

FOrd's.
Order Nisi on Audit.
Bus. Loc.-Corn for Sale.
Just Received-Chas. H. Osler.
The Model ickson-Frederick
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ORGANIZATION
OF
TOWN HALL FAIR
ruuR R,
President
MR.. JOHN ROOT.
Vice President.
MR.. P. N. HAMMAKER.
Secretary
MIR. CHAS. E. CA5SELL.
Treasurer.
MIR. s. M. BIRELY.
Executive Committee.
COL. j. r. ROUZER, Chairman.
Mr.. Van B. Osler,
s. M. Birely,
Chas. E. Hammett,
Dr. Z. G. Kefauver,
Prof w. NJ. Martin.
Mrs. E. A. Matthias.
j. F. D. Miller,
j. T. Waesche,
DR.. J. K. Waters.
w. A. Lynn,
J. w. Payne,
John Jones.
Finance.
MIR. s. M. B1RELY, Chairman,
Mr. F. Hesson,
G. II. Osler.
Soliciting.
DIR. E. G. KEFAUVER, Chairman,
PROF, w. NJ MARTIN, Secretary.
Sub Soliciting Committee for Town.
MISS EFFIE ZIMMERMAN, Chairman
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-11-19
HAHN

The election is over and every
thing quiet.
7. R. Green couldn't beat tie
Drum and consequently is not in
the procession. But we will try
to give him decent burial ifhe will
just keep his mouth shut.
Rev. William Barks preached
at Eaker's chapel Saturday even
ing and Sunday.
The citizens of this neighborhood
are going to build a new Methodist
house Qf worship.
J. W, G.. Hahn, our postmaster
and merchant, spent four days on
Castor last week.
There is in our town quite an
attraction for Arther Eaker of
zalma, judging by his visits.
John Gouge, our assistant black
smith, has gone to st. Louis.
D. w. Faker visits the Judges
frequently-on special business.
As this is my first visit in long
time | will close with wishing The
Press glorious success.
SCARATAFAT.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-11-19

John n. Shell is badly scared, he
is a fraid the free silver people will
rob him. In fact he SO scared
that he has hid all his money and
guns in one place and hid in another
place himself.
William EIledge, an old and re-
spected citizen of our neighbor-
hood, died recently. He left a great
many friends to mourn his death.
His family has our sympathy.
We have a great deal of sympa-
thy for J. B. Elfrank, but we have
no tears to mingle with his, as he
has actually cried since his defeat
for constable Of this township.
John, you were told to keep out Of
the race, that you were only an ac-
cident of '94, but you must beat the
democrats again. Experience is
a dear school, but fools will learn in
no other"
Haze Null, gold orator of these
woods, public roads, schoolhouses
ETC., got mad recently and chewed
up the whole Press outfit, cores
pondents, editor and all, and would
like to attack them with printers
ink, but he cannot get his remarks
published. Haze, ;.You have no
paper nor editor. The Parsop has
gone up Salt River, Alya's mental
machine is bursted,, and you are
crazy and can't writes AN article in
decent language. SoHEPEHITE.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-11-19
ZALMA.

Tom Bunyard was in this city
the 10th.
George B. Wilson spent a day or
two in Zalma last week.
Hy. Canes was up to Marble Hill
Thursday On business. understand
he has been appointed ]. P. of this
township, Martin having resigned
in his favor. The republicans are
having a difficult job keeping the
Squire out Of Office, heoutwits them
every time. Hurrah for Canes.
John Watkins took another drove
of stock to Cape Girardeau Wednes
day.
Ucnle Raney Sears moved over
on his farm Wednesday. We are
sorry to lose such a valued citizen
from our town, but Uncle Raney,
like most Of the old folks, can't
possibly endure the hustle and bus.
tie of city life. 49,
zalma is gettingto be a city now
She boasts ofa saloon, but how soon
that boast will be turned into q
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-11-19

mon and Miss Sarah Douglas,
Squire Lincoln officiating.
L. Page and W. H. Lutes left for
the Big lake last week.
Collector Moses Limbaugh was
at Scopus on the 9th, giving our
citizens chance to pay their taxes
without going to the county capital.
The election is over, but our peo-
pie continue to talk free silver, just
the same.
Henry Lincoln is preparing to
build a house and otherwise i'm
prove his future home. Henry is a
jolly good fellow and will be well
coined back to this neck O. woods.
With best wishes to THE PRESS
and its many readers.
A DEMOCRAT.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-11-19
curse we can't tell,

curse we can't tell.
A. G. Sanborn Of Puxico was up
on business Wednesday night.
Many hunters and fishermen have
been passing through our town the
last week.
S. A. Jackson, one Of our best
citizens, has.moyed near Kennett,
but in his place comes the Swami
Brothers Of near Jackson, who are
worthy of filling his place among us.
l.. B. James shipped a load Of
cattle to st. Louis the first Of the
week.
J. V. Slinkard spent several days
in Greenville this week.
Moses Whybark and Henry Ell
frank of Marble Hill were in Zal-
ma Sunday and Monday on business.
The Mckinley business boom
hasn't struck Zalma yet.
Saturday night, while returning
from church, N. J. WlsCeCarver's
horse became frightened and ran
away, throwing him out and badly
lnjuring him. Dir. Lagos is giving
him all the medical attention posi-
bic and it is hoped that he is not
fatally injured.
| forgot last week to congratu-
late Ananias Green on the swift
pace he set in the race for state SEN
ator, He says he reduced the dem
ocratic majority in this district. 1t
is evident that he reduced the re-
publican vote in Bollinger county,
where he is known. No danger of
Greens, or Green either, springing
up in Jefferson city next season.
The people Of the Twenty-frst dis
IriCt are not as fond Of them as the
colonel supposed, for which we are
very thankful. Had he gone to the
senate we would all have been bad
ly misrepresented. Ia ia.
SHAUN RHUE.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-11-19
From Hon. w. D. Nandiver.

CAPE GtRARDEAU, Mo.-EDToR OF The
PRESS; Please allow me space in your columns
to say few things to your readers. We
have won a great victory for the cause of free
silver in the Fourteenth congressional district
and in the state of Missouri We may be
justly proud of the stand which Missouri has
taken, because it is in behalf Of good govern
ment and honest money, and my sense of
gratitude to the good people Of this district is
equaled only by my feeling Of sadness at the
defeat Of our national standard bearer, Will
liam J. Bryan, and the cause which he so
ably championed. But believe it 10 oe the
cause of truth and humanity and will finally
triumph.
"Truth crushed to earth will rise again.
The eternal years Of God are hers.
While error, wounded, writhes in pain
And dies among its worshippers."
The cause Of free coinage is not dead, and
William ]. Bryan viii be heard from again.
suggest that all the free silver clubs keep
up their organization and continue the cam
paign Of education. -Four years from now
many people viii have realized theil mistake
and unless relief comes in some form now un-
lforseen the money question will.again be the
issue and the people viii win.,. In the mean
time You may expect to find me fighting in
the ranks Of the reform forces whether we
are in the majority or not.
In conclusion, let me say that what enjoy
more than the honor Of my election is the
warm friendships formed and the satisfaction
ofknowing that have the confidence OF true
and noble men Of all clvses This is to me
dearer than wealth or power. | am no poll
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-11-19
fiOXley Was Right.

Higgnbotham and Hockey were going into
the city together the other morning and both
of them had rather detected and careworn
look, says the Detroit Free Press. Finally
IIoxey burst out vehemently in these words;
81 tell you. Higginbotham. there's times
when its fact, that ignorance is bliss.
"Well, guess" said Higginbotham with
equal vehemenCe, ''Bnt what's started you
eff in that strain, Hoxley?" x4xy
Does your wife belong to thai peace-de-
stroying, happiness-wreckng, accursed Glass
or club the woman out our way have organs
lied for the purpose Of studying the bacteria
or germ theory"
Higginbothgm groaned and said YEARLY
Heaven help me, she does, Hockey"
"Heaven help us both, then, for my wife
belongs to the same home and happiness
wrecking organization. Has your wife dis
covered that there are disease germs on the
straps in street cars"
ooh, yes; and has your wife discovered the
awful possibility and probability of your
beard aud mustache being q sort OF lodging
house for the disease germs flying about in
the air?'
"Hasn't she, thought Don't have to
spray my beard and hair with solution Of
carbolic acid every night when go home be-
fore | can kiss my own wife and children. ]
smell like hospital all Of the time, and il
seems to me that my poor. deluded vile does
nothing but go about disinfectng the house.
"Why, Lord bless youl we've had two of
the best servant girls we ever had leave be-
cause they couldn't stand the way the house
smells, and my poor wife got into an awful
row the OF her day because she wanted to dis
infect the new cook before she took possess
sion Of her room. Did you know that these
cars were fairly swarming with germs?'' .
I've heard all about it. And did you
know that you run the risk Of getting germs
on yourself every time you shake hands with.
anyone2 And does your wife bake all her
silver money in the oven and disinfect all pa;
per money before she will touch it without
gloves?"
"Yes, she does. And every scrap Of wrap
ping paper that comes into the house has to
be burned because ii may be germy.' And
all Of the water has 10 be boiled, and I am
made to feel that am sinpy making CEN.
etery out Of my stomach every time drink
glass OF it" =
'You poor devil LIS the same way at my
home. Aud that fool and iend who is teach.
ing the class has even made my wife believe
the cushions in our church pew were alive
with bacteria, and my wife has had the cush-
ions removed, and there we sit on the bare
wood until--well, Fll be hanged ii Iii sland
it much longer" w.
"Nor |, either. feel 80 germy I've lost
most Of my self respect and I'd like to- get
hold Of the tiend who FIRST started this blamed
germ theory. Hanged il wouldn't sue him
for running the peace and happiness Of my
home
"Pm with you on that, my boy, said Hcss,
ley, savagcly. Germs aud germ theorists e.
hang, says II"
That's right, Hieginbolham,"
"You bet is right