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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-02-13
Our Lower Kin.

With Spring we greet with Joy the
return of the birds, and we cannot tor
bear a kindly word in their behalf
They are now mating and preparing
their little nests here, there and every
where. Cunning little families OF tiedg,
lings will soon crowd these nests, and
housekeeping will soon begin.
Every humane heart will be solicltons
tor the protection of these little guar
dams of the fields and orchards.
How any boy or man can wantonly
kill them, or how any girl or woman
can encourage their destruction by using
their plumage for either dress or decor
alive purposes. is something that we
with our love for birds, fail to under
tand.
How much they contribute to oul
emf oyment by their twittering melodies
ali day long, can be rightly estimated
only in those localities where they rarely
appear, because they have been exter-
minated. Besides the happiness they
contribute, they are the farmers best
friend, the fruit growers guardian
angel. Scientists Say that single pan
of wrens, while raising their young
consume daily one thousand insects.
The martins are still more insectlvor
GUS, then come the orioles, thrushei
and the dear little blue birds, whose
pure, silvery MARBLE is like heaven
melody.
If as the poets say, the groves were
Gods first temples, then our birds al
the divinely ordained choristers of the
woodlands, were the first worshlperS
on our planet to offer up hymns o
praise to the living God.
If we would have our children kind
merciful and tender, we must seek tt
awaken within them, a compassionate
love and regard for the birds, as well az
for all animal life.
Louisa Alcott's first pet, a hall
starved bird. inspired her first poem
NTo Robin" when only eight years Of
age. Teachers could supplement moth
ers in this work by setting aside ia,
each year to the consideration Of bird
and other animal life.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-02-13
BE In Earnest.

Not to age alone comes the lament
over lost opportunities. To some In
their prime is given the power to see
what might have been," and an insa-
table desire to awaken all to the pos
sibilities by which they are surrounded.
For years school boys and girls have
conned the words of our beloved Long
fellow, Wife is real Life is earnest y
Innumerable essays and orations have
been evolved from the thoughts therein
contained. Yea, they have become
household treasures throughout the
length and breadth of the land, but has
a hundred fold harvest been cleaned
from the precious seeds? If not, why
not? Many talent is wasted because
the possessor is not in earnest,
Genius and perseverance are too
often synonymous terms. In dreams
we are more often what we would be
than in reality. We feel within us the
power to rise above the mediocre we
are conscious that heaven born talents
have been entrusted to our keeping !;
but for want of earnest, conscientious,
long continued effort, failure comes IN
stead of the coveted success. We are
too impatient of results, we are spas
modic in our efforts.
At times "genius burns" and we seem
in earnest, but pleasure and fashion
offer their allurements and we become
their votaries. Of course, it is our in
tention to make amusements secondary
but soon they become our masters We
forget Minerva is a jealous goddess and
requires unceaslng devotion from those
with whom she is called to dwell.
Every June scores of graduates leave
our institutions of learning. By dill
gence and wisely directed efforts some
have made creditable advancement in
the arts and sciences. Their ideal is
high, but how many fail to reach that
ideal because they are not in earnest.
This age of advantage is also the age
of completion. New fields are opening
before US and those who are most thor
oughly in earnest will be the victors.
Proficiency and ability are ever the
watchwords. All can not be Emersons,
Rembrandts, Bonheurs, or Beethovens,
but all can more nearly attain the ideal
by being in earnest.
NJ. G. W. G.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-02-13
War! War!

Was the resoundiug cry that shook
the Senate chamber, colored the daily
press, and raised the public pulse to
fever heat for a month or more. Now
that the clouds have rolled by, what
was all the fuss about, anyway: We
have been wont to hear it takes wom-
an to raise row, but if ever conven
ton of women since the days Of Cain
have stirred up the breeze the Z. S,
Senate assisted by the daily press have
raised over absolutely nothing, we want
to know it. And yet not woman OF
any kind, new or old, was connected in
the remotest degree with either the
Senate deliberations or the press reports.
Joking aside however, let us seriously
suppose a case: When the war debate
came up, suppose there had been pres
ent in the Z. S. Senate to represent the
sentiments of American womanhood
Lucretia Mott, Mary A. Livermore
or Susan B. Anthony, suppose this
woman had risen to her feet, as any
woman surely would have done, and
plead for peace. The substance of her
words would have been: NGentlemen,th the
march of centuries has placed in the
vanguard Of civilization, England and
America, bound together as they are
by all the ties of a common humanity.
The race of Golden, Bright and Glad
stone are of the same blood as the race
of Lincoln, Philips and Monroe. Ven
ezuela may sink to the bottom of the
ocean before my vote and my voice
shall be given to undo the work of all
the centuries, and turn backwards the
tide of human progress.
Does any one doubt that the vindict-
i've temper of the Senate, which VIM.
D. Howels so neatly satirizes as "pa-
triotic emotion" would have been
shamed into silence, and the war cry
could never have been heard out
side the walls of Congress
All woman, deny it if you will, but
there are times when your voice and
your presence are needed in the legis-
lative councils of the nation.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-02-13
Fin du Steele.

The invldious Frenchman who in
vented the phrase fin dl steele, would
perhaps be astonished at its various ap.
plications. Among others, it has sug-
gested the idea that the close and be-
ginning Of each century have been, and
probably will continue to be marked by
some event, or series of events, which
have been pregnant with consequences
for the succeeding generations, With
out going too much into detail, brief
review may not be uninteresting. Be-
ginning with the Christian era, the
close Of the first hundred years was
marked by the siege of Jerusalem and
consequent distribution Of the Jews
among all nations. In the 2nd century
the continued persecution Of the Chris
tians by the Roman Emperors, leads to
their dispersion and consequently to
the dissemination of Christianity among
the nations. The year 30G marks the
succession of Constantine the great, the
first Christian Emperor. The close of
the 4th century. 1914, is signalized by
the succession of Theodosus, and the
complete downfall of Paganism, and in
410, Rome is taken and plundered by
Alaric, king of the Visigoths.
The period of time embraced between
494 and SIG is marked by two signifi-
cant events, the assertion of supremacy
by the Roman pontift, and the compu-
tation Of time by the Christian era. In
597 st. Augustine, with forty other
monks, preached Christianity in Eng
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-02-13
A Protest.

Each Editor on the staff is RESPONSE
bic only for her own opinions, and while
respecting the views Of those who may
differ with me, I for one, protest against
that condition of things which makes
novelty, woman edition in the news
paper world or elsewhere. Women
should be heard thru the newspapers
90 often and 80 regularly as to render
unnecessary and impossible any WON
ans edition. Men and women should
work together everywhere, in home and
school, in church and state.
As no paper edited solely by women
could wholly represent the spirit and
thought of men, so no paper run by
men alone, can truly represent the fem
mime sentiment in community.
We protest against the thrusting for
ward Of sex into every calling and vo-
cation In life, even carrying 1T to the
absurd extent of lacking on feminine
ending to certain professions when
adopted by a woman, such as edltress
authoress, actress, &c. The grammart
of the goth century will relegate all
such absurdities to the worn out preJu
dices of childish age.
Who that looks upon great painting
and feels his heart thrilled and upliftec
thereby. thinks for a moment of the
sex of the painter? The creator of the
picture is an artist, and nothing less
and thank God there is no feminine
ending to that noble word, at least.
God speed the day when we shall NJ
longer insist upon dividing his work il
the world, and labelling them, one a
name tie othsS as wonan'S work.
A, ]. N,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-02-13
WOMAN's EDITION
OF
TIFF OATOOTIN CLARION
Greeting.

With this issue we greet the public
with the first number Of the Woman's
Edition of The CATocrIN CLARION.
We ask our friends and patrons to re-
gard it, not so much a work done, as
an earnest of what we might hope to 40,
with time, opportunity and experience.
And while regretting the many crudi
ties which must of necessity attach to
a work undertaken on so short notice,
and under the most unfavorable CIR
cumstances, we yet take pride in the
fact that every word, from opening to
closing bow, is original, unless the
source is otherwise stated.
While confessing to the pleasure and
pride 1t affords us to be given an oppor'
tunity to try our wings, we credit our
selves with the more laudable desire To
speak for that half of The community
which is usually unrepresented IN ordl'
nary newspapers; moreover, to contrib
ute a mite toward the Town Hall fund,
feeling sure that if women will but
make the start, the men will meet ue
at least half way.
We desire to record here, our thanks
to all those who have helped to make
possible this edition: first to the Editor
of The CLARION, who kindly made us
the proposition, then turned over to US
his press, time and office force; Ely, to
the business men of Thurmont, who
have so generously responded to our
advertising call.
With this Issue. we retire to the sweet
silence of household oblivion, to be
heard no more until the goth century.
when we promise you that women will
do most, if not all, the editorial work OF
the country, and when they put their
foot in it, the men will then get their
turn to say, II told you so.'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-02-13
(bur Churches.

Church history will interest only so far
AS ones individual church is concerned, and
to the public at large, is distGsteful, and
might readily be dispensed with but for the
fact that we recognize what field has been
opened through the church for the develop
ment of what is best in woman.
In beginning this sketch one of the most
interesting parts would be left out did we
not go back to the origin and founding of
the first house Of worship in Mechanicstown
(the original name).
Close upon the opening Of the present cen
fury, itinerant ministers, followers Of p. w.
Ottcrbein, and known by the name of United
Brethren in Christ. traverscd the country
through Virginia, Western Maryland and
southwestern Pennsylvania, preaching and
establishing missions here and there. This
village had no place, either private or public,
set aside for worship, and the nearest point
was two miles distant. where band OF
devout Moravian Brethren had settled, built
a church and named their settlement Grace
ham, or Hamlet of Grace" for they said,
God had granted them grace and a resting
place IN this quiet retreat. Later on, mem
hers of the German Reformed and Lutheran
faith, built a church one mile and half tt,
the east of town on a tract of land donated
by one, John Apples, and to this day it goes
by the name Of the donor, "Apples Church"
This did no: yet meet the wants OF tho
people, so that when one Of these travelling
ministers stopped for nights lodging at
the home of Jacob Weller, ST., and offered
to preach for them on his return, it was
gladly accepted This was during the sum-
mer months Of about 1920. Arrangements
were made and word was sent far and near,
saving that on such a Sunday public wor.
ship would be held in Jacob Weler's yard.
Mr.. Weller was man of in fiuencc and con
siderable wealth and his possessions extended
over many acres His home was the house
now owned by the w. M. r. r. Company,
and was surrounded by forest. The land
had been cleared facing the south, grass
plat laid out and fenced in for yard, and
row of fine english poplars planted for a
border, which many of the readers OF this
sketch will remember. 1t was here in this
ideal place of worship, IN natures own tenn
pie, that the nucleus of the United Brethren
church was laid. This pace was held for
protracted gatherings for years afterward.
In the meantime schoolhouse was secured
in the village for regular worship, and everV
three or four weeks the blowing of horn
in front of the building would announce the
arrival of the minister, Rev. VIM. Brown.
then an aged man, who was the frst pastor
to serve this mission.
This building, located on what is now
called Water street, WAS afterward converted
into dwelling, and was occupied as such
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-02-13

of gladiatorial contests. when nothing
but the shedding Of blood, would ap-
pease the craving Ct degraded popu-
lace for amusement. Let our young
men and women practice physical oul-
ture, to the end that each succeeding
generation be more perfectly developed,
and go tend to the moral and physical
elevation of the race. Instead of train
ing their muscles to lnjure each other,
let them rather be used to defend and
protect the weak and helpless, so that
the manly art of self-defense, may come
to have a broader and more humane
significance.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-02-13

Taxation without representation, is
tyranny and robbery when applied to
women, just the same as when applied
10 men.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-02-13

The passage of the bill making prize
fighting felony, in all the territories
and the District Of Columbia, is step
forward in the evolution of the race,
toward higher type of manhood.
That man, made in the image of the
Creator, should be allowed to hammer
each other into insensibility. to crafty
q morbid desire Of the public for excite
ment, seems like return to the days
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-02-13
P, n. HAMmAKER, Proprietor.
Road Petitioners Notice.

We, the undersigned, citizens taxpayers OF
Frederick County, State Of Maryland, do here
by give no. ice. that on the first Monday, TO-
wit, the End day of March, 1896, we intend
to petition the Commissioners Of Frederick
County, State of Maryland, for the locating
and opening of a public road in said county;
Beginning at point, the northern terminus
of Carroll Street in Thurmont, Frederick
County, at the line Of the track of the West
ern Maryland Railroad, thence generally on
the line of q lane now open, through the lands
the Western Maryland Railroad. Geo. W..
Stocksda,i the Henry Wissler estate, l. W.
10y, E N. Cover, Samuel Willet, the Misses
Troxell, Allen Eyler and John Wilhide to
the Apples Church road, said road to be not
less than thirty feet wide.
John r. Stoner, Edward G. Morrison,
F. A. Roddy, Geo. W. stocksoale'
Geo. A. Eyler, Jas. X. WATERS
and 40 others.
Jan186tpd
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15
FRO COUNTY.
LIGHT Special.

LIGHT Special.
PEARsALL, Texas, March H.
Mrs. James Ferries left on Thurs
day for Cumnock, N. c., to spend
the summer visiting relatives.
Miss Florence Rutledge left
Wednesday to visit friends in
Medina, Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. o. Handy, Mr..
and Mrs. w. c.. Daugherty spent
the early part OF the week in San
Antonio.
Frank Woolls and Luther De
Vilbiss have been elected delegates
by the Epworth League to attend
the convention at San Antonio in
April.
Mr.. J. r. Miller, Of Reading, Pa,
was here this week looking at the
interest of the keystone Land and
Cattle Co., OF which he is presi-
dent.
Capt. B. L. Crouch returned
yesterday from Laredo, where for
the last two days he had been con-
sulting with the leader Of the pro-
tective tariff party OF that place.
Capt. Crouch says the candidate
nominated Wednesday by the pro-
tectionists will be an ardent sup
porter OF protective tariff on every
Texas commodity, and goes on to
say "The present administration
has deprecated values OF Texas
real estate more than 100000, O0C
The protectionists will run the
election OF April Z, and never
again allow a free trader, or tariff
for revenue man to enter con,
gress from this district. We are
for protection Of Texas industries
A party given at the residence
of James Saul, Wednesday night
was we'll attended by Pearsal
young people, who spent the time
in dancing and other suitable
amusement.
Several announcements have
been made by candidates here anC
a lively contest is anticipated TO
the November election.
Funds to the amount of $l49
have been raised for the construc
ton of new Baptist church ant
lit is probable that the $500
needed msysyet be reached.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15
True Nobility of Soul"

A tribute TO the memory OF the late Ben
jamin K. Sappington.l
Seldom have 1 felt sadder than
when, on Friday of last week, l
looked through the Daily LIGHT
and read the announcement Of the
sudden death of my old friend,
Benjamin r. Sappington, and |
want to give one little incident to
illustrate his true nobility of soul {:
He had pending in the Court Of
Claims at Washington, d. c., a
large claim against the govern
ment, on account of Indian depre-
datiOns, the proof of which had
long been made and filed with the
court.
Knowing that | was devoting all
my time to looking after the in
terest of such claimants in South
west Texas, although he was not
one of my clients, he paid me fire.
quent social visits, to talk about
these matters and other things of
a general nature.
But a few days before his sud-
den taking of, he was at my Of
flee, and appeared in his usual
physical and mental vigor. He
had been asking me many ques.
tiOns regarding the progress the
government is making or liable to
make in adjusting these claims,
and remarked that George Gid
dings was his attorney in the case,
but believing that 1 was familiar
with the business, said that he
had just called round for a little
friendly chat. After remaining
half an hour or more, with Chester
fieldian grace unmixed with a
trace Of fOrmality, he babe us good
day and took his leave. He had
been gone but few seconds, when
he returned and said: 81 just
thought l would come back and
state to you that in inquiring of
you about these claims, l don't
want you to infer that l am
prompted to do this through a
lack of confidence in George Gid
dings, for / believe that he is do
ing all that he can. That is all. |
didn't want to leave the impress
sion that l was accusing George of
dilatoriness. Good day."
And with this parting saluta-
ton he gave courtly bow, one l
cannot forget. Such refinement
of soul! Such knightliness of
bearing! Such guardianship of the
good name of another! Four-score
and four, ripe in deeds as in years,
he will be sadly missed in his cir
Gle of friends.
Peace to his ashes.
J. C.. CARR.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15
A San Antonio Patent.

Mr.. Henry NJ. Handshy, OF this
city, was granted letters patent No.
500, SO7 on an improvement in
collins. Mr.. Handshy's claims are
broad, and beside making a dura-
BILE, handsome and cheap coffin, the
composition--fibre, strawboard and
wood pulp and other pulps, with
wire netting, grants the right to
manufacture buckets, tubs, bath
tubs, tiling, doors, sheetiug for
inside OF houses, ice chests, bank
safes and vaults, counters and a
great many other devices. Mr..
Handshy and Mr.. S. l.. Hahn, who
has a half interest in the patent,
have also had the improvement
patented in foreign countries, and
have already received an offer for
the right to manufacture the arti-
cles in England. Mr.. Handshy
feels elated over having received
such money-making device. Why
cannot this city organize stock
company for the manufacture OF
these articles?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15

The Ooursing Tourney.

For the big coursing events,
which are to take place at the
Jockey club grounds March 22d
and 23d, the following entries, up
to date, have been made:
Lord Leo, owner Cooper, of Hous.
ton; color, fawn and white.
Rob Roy, owner Cooper, of Hous-
ton; color, red.
Flora Mcdonald, owner Cooper,
of Houston; color, blue; female.
Maud, owner Ermin, Honey
Grove; color, white; female.
Prince, owner Bowers, San An
tonic; color, fawn.
Fanny, owner Bowers, San An
tonic; mouse color; female.
Dan, owner CASTOR, Dallas; col
or, blue.
Fly, owner CASTOR, Dallas; col
or, brown; female.
Morington, cup holder Of Hous-
ton, owner Mcdonald, Houston ;
color, black aud white.
Merrymen. owner Mcdonald,
Houston; color, brindle and white.
Jess, owner Sim, San Antonio ;
color, black; female.
Jennie S., owner Sim, San An
tonic; color, black; female.
Guidon, owner Smith, Houston
color, black.
Lady Grey, owner Smith, Hous,
ton; mouse color; female.
Tempest, owner Walton, San An,
tonic; color, fawn; female.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15
Office Of

Office of
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE.
INSURANCE, STATISTICS AND HISTORY,
AUSTIN, Texas, February II, 1896
To all whom it may concern:
This is to certify that the Sun Mutual
Insurance Company of New Orleans, La,
has in all respects fully complied with
the laws of Texas as conditions precedent
to its doing business in this State, and
that said Company hold Certificate of
Authority from this office emitting it to
do business in this State for twelve
months, from the LIST day Of January, 1896.
to the 81 day OF December, 1896.
Given under my hand and seal, at Office,
in Austin, the day and date
L. S. first above written
A. J. ROSE,
81 3Sat Commissioner.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15
Miss Andrews Entertains.

A select and merry party of
young people were entertained by
Miss Nellie Andrews, at the
residence OF Mrs. Murphy, on
Montana street, last Friday night.
The evening was spent in music,
games and all manner Of amuse-
ments delightful to the young
folks. All present expressed them
selves as having enjoyed the
occasion extremely and Miss Nellie
was repeatedly thanked for her
hospitality and Congratulated on
her entertaining abilities as hos
tess. So we'll was the evening
enjoyed, that time slipped by un-
noticed and it was near the mid
night hour when the gay young
crowd de parted for their homes
DR.. Niles Pain Pills stop Headache.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-15

COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE,
INSURANCE, STATISTICS AND HISTORY.
AUSTIN, Texas, January -, 1896.
To all whom it may concern:
This is to certify that the Hartford Fire
Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn,
has in all respects fully complied with
the laws of Texas as conditions precedent
to its doing business in this State, and
that said Company holds Certificate of
Authority from this Office emitting it to
do business in this State for twelve
months, from the 1st day of January, 1896.
to the 3lSt day of December, 1896.
Given under my hand and seal, at Office,
in Austin, the day and date
IL. S first above written.
A. j. ROSE,
Z 3Sat Commissioner