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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-07-29
MANY of the Indians were alarmed at

Many of the Indians were alarmed at
the solemnity CT this prediction; others
treated it with soothing: all, however,
awaited with solicitude the coming Of
the night, and none with more than
Columbus himself, who was distracted
with anxiety lest the weather should
prove cloudy or rainy. Imagine his
gratitude when the evening sky ap-
peared undimmed by cloud! When
the time arrived, and the natives beheld
dark shadow stealing over the moon.
they began to tremble. Their fears
increased with the progress of the
eclipse; and when they saw mysterious
darkness covering the whole face of ma.
ture, there were no bounds to their ter
ror. Selling upon whatever provisions
they could procure, they hurried to
the ships. uttering cries and lamenta.
tons. They threw themselves at the
feet of Columbus, implored him to in
tercede with his God to avert the
threatened calamities, and assured him
that henceforth they would bring him
whatever he required. Columbus told
them that he would retire and com.
mune with the deity. Shutting him.
self up in his cabin, he remained there
during the increase of the eclipse, the
forests and shores all the while re.
sounding with the howlings and sup.
plications Of the savages. When the
eclipse was about to diminish, he came
forth and informed the natives that he
had interceded for them with his GOO,
who, on condition of their fulfilling
their promises, had deigned to pardon
them; in sign Of which he would with.
draw the darkness from the moon.
When the Indians saw that planet
restored presently to its brightness and
rolling in all its beauty through the
armament, they overwhelmed the ad.
miral with thanks for his intercession,
and repaired to their homes, joyful at
having escaped such great disasters.
They now regarded Columbus with awe
and reverence, as man in peculiar ia.
vor and confidence Of the Deity, since
he knew upon earth what was passing
in the heavens. They fastened to
to propitiate him with gifts, supplies
again arrived daily at the hafbor, and
from that time forward there was no
want of provisions.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-07-29
Flowing Under.

The benefit derived by blowing under
IA green crop is not yet fully determined.
Yet when manure is not readily obtain.
able it is one Of the most convenient
and economical ways to build up the
fertility. Even when manure is plenty
it can often be done to good advantage
for this reason: Soil that is cropped
year after year soon becomes hard and
dead and lumpy. 1t packs as hard and
so tightly around growing plants that
cultivation becomes difficult. Vege-
table mould or humus is the great need
of most soils that are cropped contnu-
ouslv. Barn yard manure or CONNER.
cial fertilizers do not furnish this in
sufficient quantities for securing the
best results. nor do they restore to the
soil as much as each succeeding crop
requires.
1t is largely on this account that it
is always advisable to pillow under only
a green growth whenever favorable
opportunity occurs, but also to pillow
under weeds, stalks or grass, rather
than to burn them. There is, of course
very little manurial value in dry weeds
stalks, or grass, but the mechanical
effect is always beneficial.
One Of the objects in blowing under
green growth, especially of cloyer, Is
that nitrogen is thereby added to the
soil. Nitrogen is one Of the three es-
sential elements of plant growth.
Growing plants contain the largest
per cent Of nitrogen when they are in
full bloom. At this stage they also
contain the largest per cent of humus;
hence to secure the largest benefit in
blowing under green growth, it
be done when the greater part of the
plants are in full bloom.
Care should always be taken to turn
completely under. using cham if nee.
essary to do this.
A dressing Of lime just before pillow.
ing will help materially to secure more
rapid and thorough decomposition.
When growing wheat the blowing
under of good crop of clover will help
materially to secure good growth ard
yield.
While at no time can it be consid.
cred advisable to grow crop of weeds
especially to be plowed under, yet in
many cases it would be far better to
pillow them under than to burn. Gen.
orally when it is desired to pillow under
a green growth, it will be better to SOW
clover, buckwheat or rye especially for
this purpose,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-07-29
Wouldn't Explain.

A certain Manayunk mau is growing
more and more deaf, and greatly dislikes
to admit it, He can make brave pre-.
tence of understanding what is said to
him, and this frequently entails anus
ing mistakes,
Not long ago reigLbor met him
and said:
perhaps you haven't heard about
the visitor that arrived at our house
yesterday?-a fine baby boy--a perfect
cherub."
The deaf man smiled pleasantly and
replied:
ooh, we have lots of EN- at our house.
My wife gets them by the bushel..-
Stews EN-, you know, and pts 'em up.
She put up more than forty cans this
summer. Yes indeed
"Why said the bewildered neighbor,
"what do you think l said?'
eyes, she likes the red kind best, "
continued the afflicted citizen. Says
they amt so tough. Is yours the black
kind?"
"Sir," cried the indignant neighbor,
what are you talking about +
The deaf man heard this.
why, cherries, of course he pleas
antly remarked. "Fhat's what you said,
isn't ito
But the neighbor walked along with.
out explaining.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-07-29
Reasons Why Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and DlarrhOea
Remedy is Best.

/. Because it affords almost instant relief
in case Of pain in the stomach, collie and
cholera mOrbus.
g Because 1t is the only remedy that new
er fails in the most severe cases of dy sentery
and darrhoea.
g. Because it is the only remedy that will
cure chronic diarrhoca.
4. Because it is the only remedy that will
prevent bilious collie.
5. Because it is the only remedy that will
cure epidemical dysentery.
6 Because it is the only remedy that can
always be depended upon in cases of cholera
infantum.
T. Because it is the most prompt ana
most reliable medicine in use for bowel COM
plants.
s. Because it produces no bad results.
8. Because it is pleasant and safe to take.
TO- Because it has saved the lives OF more
people than any other medicine in the world.
The IS and SOC sizes for sale by Dr. james
K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-07-29

More women would care for the right
Of suffrage if it could be tied up with
blue bows and hung oyer the mantel.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-07-29

The following story is told on young
Thurmont swain, who is spoony on a
charming belle in the north end of
town. She shutters little bit. just a
little, and he thinks it is awfully SIS S.
sweet IN her. On his last visit she went
as far as the front door with him.
George" she said in her most limpid
tone, "are you coming up next S-s-s'-
If her brothers bulldog had not been
lying on the front porch he would have
waited to hear her say Sunday" All
he heard was SIS s,s.' The dog tho't
it meant "sic,' and he did.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-07-29

First Arrival-Why, what is that
noise, Willie?
Willie-Oh, that's papa and mamma
trying to get the family skeleton back
into the closet before the guests arrive.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-07-29

First ootblack-What did they put
those pennies on old SkinAints eyes for
after he Was dead. How can they tell
ii he is dead by that?
Second bootblack-Why, don't you
see if he was alive he would make u
grab for the pennies.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-07-29

He-You say you married Western
man?
She-Yes.
He--And that he never drinks ?
She-Never.
He-Nor smokes?
She-No, sir.
He-Nor loses his temper
She-That's what | said.
He When did he die ?
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-07-29
Love Tapped Upon My Lattice.

From NesO York Life ]
Love tapped upon my lattice
As he was passing by,
Laden with young June roses,
And Come in, Love-" cried /.
Now dost know what thou askcst?'
Quoth Love, with dimpling chin;
caught the roses fragrance,
And begged again, Come in"
He tripped across my threshold;
took the load he bore
Alas! the day opened
To little Love my doorl
The roses crimson petals
Concealed the cruel thorn:
Sharp in the tbrob of passion
The bitter pang is born.
And aye, and aye, forever,
Since earth was first awake,
There's somewhat IN Loves kisses
A woman's heart doth break.
Yet, oh! the roses fragrance!
And, OIL Loves dimpling chinl
Were they outside my lattice,
Again I'd bid them in!
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-07-29
Don't Stop Tobacco.
HOW TO CURE YOURSELF WHILE
USING 1T.

HOW TO CURE YOURSELF WHILE
USING 1T.
The tobacco habit grows on a man until
his nervous system Is seriously affected, I'M
pairing health, comfort and happiness. TO
quit suddenly is too severe shock to the
SYSTEM rs tobacco to an inveterate user be-
comes stmulant that hissystem continually
Graves. "Baco, euro" is a scientific cure for
the tobacco habit, in all its forms, carefully
| compounded after the formula of an eminent
Berlin physician who has used it in his pri-
waite practice since 1879, without a failure.
1t is purely vegetable and guaranteed per.
fectly harmless. You can use all the tobacco
YOU want while taking "Baco-Curo. 1t will
notify you when to stop. We give written
guarantee to cure permanently any case with
three boxes, or refund the money with ten
per cent. interest. "Baco-Curo" is not sub
stitute, but scientific cure, that cures with
out the aid of will power and with no incon.
yenicnce. 1t leaves the system as pure and
free from nicotine as the day you took your
first chew or smoke.
CURED BY BACo- euro and GAINED ~ lbs.
From hundreds OF testimonials, the origl-
nails of which are on file and open TO inspec-
ton, the following is presented:
Clayton, Nevada Co., Ark, Jan. %, 1895
Eureka Chemical e. Mfg. Co., La Crosse
Wis.-Gentlemen For forty years | used
tobacco in all its forms. For twenty-five
years of that time was great sufferer from
general debility and heart disease. For fifteen
years tried to quit but couldn't. | took
various remedies among others, "No'To BAG"
"The Indian Tobacco Antid,te,' Double
Chloride ofGod, etc, etc, but none OF them
did me the least bit Of good, Finally,
purchased box of your "Baco. euro" and it
has entirely cured me of the habit in all Its
forms and | have increased thirty pounds in
weight and am relieved from all the numerous
aches and pains of body and mind. | could
write a quire of paper upon my changed
feelings and condition.
Yours respy, p ii. MARBURY,
Pastor G. Z. Church, Clayton, Ark.
Sold by all druggists at 81 90 per box;three
boxes, $50 days treatment $2.5O land IRON clad
cure, or sent direct upon receipt
of price. Write for booklet and proofs.
Eureka Chemical 81 Mig. Co., Lacrosse,
Wis. and Boston, Mass.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-07-29

"Six feet in his boots p exclaimed
old Mr.. Nobetter. Nonsense Why
they might as we'll tell me that he has
six heads in his hat"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-07-29
Golden Hours.
PROSPECTUS FOR 1896.

Since the first number of GOLDEN Hours
was issued it has been conceded by juvenile
readers Ia the best young peoples paper in
the world Although graified beyond ex-
preston by the hearty appreciation with
which his efforts 20 please haye been met, the
proprietor shall in future strive to obtain still
more hearty enromIums, and shall continue
to give to tie youth of America a paper that
will he both instructive and entertaining, and
u welcome weekly visitor to every household
in the lard.
On the staff Of contributors to GOLDEN
Hours are such Wcl-knoWn writers Ofyoung
peoples stories as: Weldon J. Cobb, Matt
Royal J, I'm De Morgan, Cnrnclius Shea,
llarrir IIv,ng Hancock, Fred Thorpe, Geo.
" Browne, William G. P;itrn, Scriptus,"
Burt II Brad ock. Sad Cox, AID II Gbson,
7, G.. lIalhaugh, Walter F. Bruins. Arthur G
GrjSsum, and Others of Worldwide rrputa-
lion, who contribute regularly to its columns.
T2r7?2 to Subscribers:
One Copy for Ore Year. SO so
One Copy FIR Six Mouths ...... 81 as
Address
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-07-29

Toliver-Can you let me have $40
for week, old man?
Duero-What weak old man?
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-07-29

"Where did you learn French?" ask
the Partisan.
"From a native" proudly replied
the tourist.
"Ah! A native of what. "-Philadel-
phia North American.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-07-29
Every Town Has

A liar.
A sponger.
A smart aleck.
A blatherskite.
It's richest man,
Some pretty girls.
A girl who giggles.
A neighborhood feud.
A woman who tattles.
Half dozen lunatics.
A justice of the peace.
A man who knows it.all.
More loafcrs than it needs.
A boy who cuts up in church.
A few meddlasome old women.
A thing that stares at women.
Some men who makes remarks about
women.
A few who knows how to run the af.
fairs of the country.
A grown young man who laughs ev-
cry time he says anything.
A girl who goes to the postofice ev-
cry time the mail comes in.
A legion of smart alexis who can tell
the editor how to run his paper,
Scores of men with the caboose of
their trousers worn as smooth as glass.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-04-17
s Wong lobbyist.

The report comes up from Madison to
the effect that one of the pages, lit
tie eleyen-ycar-oid boy named Harry
Wheeler, who is very bright and gen
eral fayorite with the senators, made a
telling speech on Wednesday in favor
of the anti-cigarette bull before the
committee who were discussing the
measure. He had previously inter
viewed the governor, when the follow
ing dialogue took place:
"Pari.on me for troubling you, gov
ernor," he said, but l would like to
know what you will do if the cigarette
bill comes to yC"'
The governor promptly assured the
boy that if the cigarette bill reached him
he would sign it.
" We'll" said the little fellow, 81 am
going before the committee to make a
speech in favor of the bill, and | think
| can get favorable report on it,
Such boys are bound to amount to
something, the words of this lad when
he applied for a positiOn-"l want to
help my mother, and besides, | expect
10 be a senator myself some day, and
want to see how they run things y
indicate Ills ambitions.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-04-17
Consolidation discussed.

As was expected when the resolution
Of Commissioner Mcintosh to consoli-
date tie East and est emf high schools
was introduced 10 the school board a
week ago, anI laid over for inyestiga-
ton, vigorous protest was sentcred by
ihe citizens and taxpayers OF the East
end, at the session of the board on
Thursday afternoon. Fully twenty peo-
Die from this end OF the city, nearly
everyone patrons OF the school, at
tended the meeting.
After Mess-s. McNabb and Mcintosh
had stated the position Of the board as
regards the financial! part Of the matter,
which, ofcourse, led t. the presenting Of
The resolution, the question was thrown
open for discussion. Messrs. ManWar,ng,
Pickering, Coleman, Roberts, VOL
ford, A!yOrl, Webb, and Mrs. Roberts
ali briefly argued why the school should
be maintained, and that i'll their judy
meHt il would be absolutely Impossible
to save 300, that being the amount
which the board rough estimates could
be saved, but no such definite figures
have yet been produced. The argu-
ments were patiently and thoroughly
considered by the board, and We believe
that when they come together TO vote
on the matter next Wednesday after
noon they vii! have decided that there
cannot be enough saved to warrant the
closing Of the Nelson Dewey High
school. This the Last enders hope will
be the decision.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-04-17
NanSen OutwIttGd.

Not long ago DR.. Nansen, the great
explorer, came across an 1rishman who
declared that he had travelled farther
north than anybody.
What nonsense ~ exclaimed the
doctor, getting angry. "Why, sir, do
YOU know | calculate TO have travelled
as far as any human being can possibly
get?"
But still the freshman persisted and
went on 10 say:
Now, listen to this. How DO you
know that we've travelled as far as any
human being can get?"
Because replied the doctor, /
came to huge wall of ice that no one
, could get over or get around, and which
no one on earth had ever discovered
before
What did YOU do Them
"WelI, l conversed with MY staff o!
men on the subject
"Ah, yes, begorra,' exclaimed the
lrishman, col heard ye! Oh WAS til
| other sode o tn wallw
And he walked away in triumph
leaving the doctor outwitted.-London
spare Moments.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-04-17
Has the Council Power!

We notice in a report of TIL
Proceedings Of Il meeting of the labor
organizations Of this city held recently,
that the assembly is using It's influence
TO further tie typographical union IN
its endeavor5 TO Get through the city
council an ordinance requiring tie label
of the international Typographical Tn
ion upon All printing done fer the city
of Superior, such Is the official letter
heads Of the mayors Office, city clerk
and treasurer, receipt books OF tie var
ious departments, tie Official council
proceedings, etc. IN ordnance, We
understand, has been drafted cnlbody-
ing the use ofthe Label and prohibits the
city having any printing done or paving
for any without this marking.
We have no objections to organized
labor, along any line Of business SO long
as the members are far and honorable,
but when such measures are proposed,
we think it high time that their true
position be made known and de
nounced. Such q proposition rs the
above simply means that every Office in
the city would, in order to secure their
legitimate share of the public patron
age, he cess&rily have to Join the typo
graphical union, whether they wished
to or not, whether they could afford 1t
or not If such an ordinance passed
the council it would rot be long before
a similar resolution would be brought
before the County Board, and then pre-
scented to private individuals, and would
finally result in a boycott of the insti-
tuition not using the union label. We
do not believe that any city or county
official would vote for such out and out
class legislation as this measure repres-
erts. The council is of all people. for
all people, an. one person has as much
right 10 the printing as another The
union need not be afraid that the prices
Will be too low; no one is doing business
these DAYS for the sake of doing the
work 4 fair and reasonable price should
be demanded and allowed, and we
know OF 10 one who objects to this llan
our own business. and we believe
there are others who feel the same
way. The new council will probably
be called upon to act and we trust they
Will give the matter proper inycstiga-
ton before acting
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-04-17
The Secretary Was Busy.

Washington Post A well-dressed,
distinguished looking gentleman, with
an air of business but noticeably dis
inclination to intrude upon any ones
privacy or for a moment disturb the
methodical operation of Uncle Sam 5
financial institution, entered the treas
ury building few days ago. BY inquiry
of a Waterman he readily found his way
to the auterOom OF the Secretary. Two
or three other callers were there, and
the new conner paused unnotlced. The
private secretary, absorbed in thought,
gave him no greeting: in fact, barely
glanced at him. Presently the silence
was broken:
MAY | see Secretary Cage" in
quired the unnoticed visitor, i'll polite,
buslness like manner.
NO; it's impossible. Can't see him.
He is busy and must not be disturbed"
The private secretary apparently took
no interest in the identity of the caller.
and there was a certain brusqueness of
tone that emphasized the imposslbillty
of disturbing the chief.
Another pause ensued.
The private secretary was again alb
sorbed in deep thought.
May | trouble you to hand Mr..
Gage my card when he is at leasure ?'
interrupted the visitor, most politely.
Certainly, sir" said the private sec
rotary, taking his card, but not looking
at it.
Thereupon the well-dressed, distin
guished looking gentleman made his
exit. If his temper was in the slightest
degree rutiled neither his face nor his
manner BETRAYED it.
After he had gone it occurred to the
private secretary to look at the card.
He picked it up and started as he read:
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-04-17
Amusing. if not Instructive

a London Periodical recently offered
tentiona!ly amusing advertisements
Here i a part of one list. 1t embodica
illustrations OF tie curious effect which
the placing Of comma or OF 4 word or
two often has upon the meaning OF a
sentence:
annual sale now gong on. Hon't
90 elsewhere to be cheated-come in
here"
a lady wants to sell her piano, as
she is going abroad III 4 strong iron
frame
"Wanted, a room for two gentlemen
about thirty feet long and twenty feet
broad"
Lost, a collie dog by man on Sat
urday answering to Jim with brass
collar around his neck and a muzzle."
WANTED, by q respectable girl her
passage to New York, willing to take
care of children and good tailor"
"Respectabie widow wants washing
on Tuesday"
"For sale, pianoforte, the property
of a musician with carved legs"
M. Brown, turrier, begs to announce
that he will make up gowns, capes, etc,
for ladies' out of their own skins"
"a boy wanted who can open oysters
with a reference"
Bulldog for sale, will eat anything;
very fond of children"
Wanted, an organist and a boy to
blow the same"
Wanted, boy to be partly outside
and partly behind the counter"
Lost, near Highgate archway, an
umbrella belonging to a gentleman with
a bent rib and bone handle"
Widow in comfortable circumstances
wishes to marry two sons"
TO be disposed of, mail phaeton,
the property of gentle man with move
able headpiece as good as new
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-04-17
To Brine EufSoY.

Tho royal agricultural society Of
England gives the following rules: TO
brine butter, make c strong brine, two
or three pounds OF salt to one gallon
of water Place straining cloth over
mouth Of churn. pour in brine, put lid
Oh churn.turn sharply half dozen
times and leave from ten to fifteen
minutes Then lift the butter out of
churn into sieve. turn butter out on
worker. leave it a few minutes to
drain. and work gently TIL all super
luOUs moisture is pressed out. To dry
salt butter. place butter on worker
let il drain ten or fifteen minutes, then
work gently till all the butter comes
together; place It on the scale and
weigh; then weigh salt-for slight salt
ing one-fOurth ounce medium, one-half
ounce heavy. three-fourths ounce to
the pound of butter. Roll butter out
Oh worker and carefully sprinkle salt
over surface. a little at a time; ron
uu and repeat TIL all the salt IS used.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-04-17
DiNertiHC lis Ener-ies

',Jcsiar." said Mrs CorntCssel. Il rely
dislike ter interrupt yer train o thorts."
Whats the matter now" inquired
Farmer CGrnrJssel. who had been hold
iDg forth on patriotic themes
Il WAS jt~ wouderin' IF ye couldn't
give The eagle bid rest. an put in Il
few minutes chaSiu' d spring C,icAen
fer the summer bOarders' dinner -
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-04-17

They were discussing the Boston deb
utalte.
she is having the finishing touches
put on her toilet to-day explained her
mother.
"Ah: Closeted with her dressmaker.
I suppose"
oh. dear. no. With her optic;an.
She's having her new spectacles fittaG. .
Chicago Post.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-04-17
GARRE / \. HOBART

Then the private secretary once more
became absorbed in thought. train of
thought, however, wholly unlike that
which occupied him during the vice
presidents call.
\ neat note of explanation and apol-
ogy was subsequently sent 20 Mr.. Io-
bart.