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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-10-21

az FOR SALE.-Wheat Straw at the
Leatherman farm.
oc7tf CHAs. SIMPLIFY.
W- FOR RENT-From October nth to
April LIST, Dwelling House on E. Main street.
Inquire at
sept 23tf CLARION OFFICE.
w FOR RENT.-Small house in west
ern section of Thurmont, at base of Noun.
tain.
Also dwelling including garden and Or
chard on the DR.. Leathcrman farm.
CHAS. SIMPLIFY.
Sept 16tf Thurmont, Md. ,
az FOR SALE.-ln the cars, 100 bar
rels Prime CORN.
CHAS. SIMPLIFY,
Thurmont,
ag19tf Frederick Co., Md.
az INSURANCE.-If your Fire 1nsur.
ance is about to expire, call on us for rates.
jnly22tf CASSELL & WATERS.
az WHITE WASH LIME ALWAYS
on hand at Coal Yard.
June 3tf J. W. CREEGER.
az A $75 WHEEL FOR ONLY $36-
The Bicycle Of 97 is beauty and as durable
as steel can make it, We are selling direct
to the public. The FLEETWOOD a $1,000
wheel, for only $4,000, and the PALMETTO,
a SIS 90 wheel, tor only $50 90. Economy
is wealth--don't pay $4,000 for something
you can buy for $4,000; don't pay $75 90
when $4,000 will get you what you want.
Don't rob your pocket book to fatten a tr ust
Money saved is money earned. Write for
catalogue. Address
WASHINGTON CYCLE MANUF. CO.,
npr22ly Washington, New Jersey.
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-10-21

WEALTH FOR BRAINS. s sa"y h wealthy ss,
through patents. Why not your Simple
useful articles pay largely. Write for book
and list OF inventions wanted; sent free
Archer, Alton a. Archer, 27I
Broadway, N. Y.
nnr29ly
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-10-21

~ FOR SALE.-A practically new,
three burner, latest improved Gasoline Stove
--Oyen attached Reason for selling, have
no need OF 1t. A bargain. Inquire at
Jy 29f THE CLARION OFFICE.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-10-21
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Week Oct. 25-One VI the funniest sue
cesscs of the n Y. Season-NEVERA AGAIN
BY the Garrick Theatre Company-"Nev-
er Again" which comes to Ford's week OF
October 25th is really one Of the merriest
and brightest comedy successes of the Met
ropolitan season. 1t was presented there
by splendid company and delighted large
crowds during its long run at the Garrck
Theatre.
The play was originally produced in Paris
where it ran an entire season translated and
adapted by that gifted playwright Henry
Guy Carleton, its triumphs in this country
was little less conspicuous than lis achieve
ments at the French capital.
The play is worthy all consideration. 1t
keeps one continuously in state of admira-
ton, interest and enthusiasm, it is ever
likely and interesting, the complications are
amusngly woven and unraveled by the very
cleverest of noted comedy interpreters that
ever advantaged q GOOD play. 1t will be
given here by the original New York Com
pany.
Matinee Saturday.
Admission 25 and 80 1ents.
Week November 1st-America's greatest
actor, Joseph Jefferson.
FOREST AND MOUNTAIN FIREs.-During
the last week or two, at intervals, a Cense
smoke has pervaded the atmosphere and per
sons are led to ask, where does all this
smoke come from?"
Possibly the following articles taken from
the Baltimore american tell where some OF
it could come from.
Auburn N Y, October l8-The northern
part of Cayuga county is ablaze with forest
fires, which have been raging for the past
two days, and nearly all the timber in the
vicinity of Red Greek, Lowvile, Sterling
and North Victory has been destroyed.
Many farm houses, barns, haystacks and
animals have been burned. The farmers are
fighting the flames night and day, but as
there has been no rain the vicinity since last
July, the parched condition of the ground
and the muck in the swamps make their
efforts almost futile. Trenches are being
dug along the Lehigh Valley Railroad by
section men, to protect its property, and
land is being plowed as rapidly as possible
in the hope that the progress of the destruc
tive blaze can be checked until rain comes
The village of North Victory is enveloped in
cloud of dense smoke, and it is impossible
to 60 through the town, as the flames are
still raging fercely one and ahalf miles
south of the village of Sterling.
The damage done 30 far cannot be estima
ted, as the losses are not all known.
Wellsville, N. Y, October 1S.-The forest
fires at Nelson Run, near Austin. Pa, are
now under control Twenty million feet OF
hemock and $4,000 cords Of bark have been
consumed, resulting in loss to G. w. and
and F. Fl. Goodyear Of 100000.
Morgantown, w. Va, October 1S.-Fire il
raging on the Cheat Mountains, eight miles
from here, and smoke so dense pervades thu
atmosphere, that objects few yards away
can scarcely be distinguished. Another fire
is raging in some forestry up Decker
| Creek.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-10-21

The Fire Demon escaped from his chains
on Sunday last. Mondays papers reported
an unusual number of Sunday fires, the loss
running up into the millions.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-10-21

UNREAsoNABLE.-The heat of the latter
days of last week was most unusual here as
elsewhere in the eastern half Of the country.
The October record was broken at a number
of places. no such degree of heat having been
recorded in this month since the establish
pent of the Weather Bureau. On Sunday
the temperature fell and while sitting on
porches was pleasant thing to do on Sat
urday evening, ON Sunday night we had
very heavy frost.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-10-21

Mrs. A. Slick has painters at work giving
her house, corner Carroll and E. Main
streets, new coat of paint.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-10-21

A number of our people went to Frederick
on Tuesday to attend the afternoon concert
given by Sousa's Band in that city.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-10-21

Milton G. Urner. Clayton o. Keedy.
Hammond Urner.
URNER, KEEDY s. URNER,
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
and Solicitors in Chancery
win attend promptly to all Law, Equity and
Testamentary Business.
~ OFFlCE.-Record Street opposite
Court House, Frederick, Md. APPS
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-10-21

At meeting Of the Democratic County
Central Committee in Frederick, Mr., s. Fen
ton Hargett of Frederick District, on motion
of MIR. Howard Alnut. of Buckeyetown
District, was elected to fill the vacancy on
the County Commissioners ticket caused by
the resignation of Mr.. Thomas Ogle.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-10-21

DIR. Morris A. Birely.
@MHaIOIaaIn his new rooms
one door west Of Roots store. Night
calls answered there.
THURMoNT, MD.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-10-21

DE CAPo.-At each recurring season we
read memorials from various religious bod
les, praying the managers of our County
Fairs to taboo the iakirs and immoral side
shows. The almighty dollar falls with irres-
tible force upon the other side Of the scales
and up into the intangible ather 60 the me-.
MORALS and down come the morals of the
inquisitive country boy, who goes home to
regale his pards with lliads concerning the
bewitching coochie and the startling danse
6u centre That the managers tax these
putrescences heavily, alas, proves the wrong
proposition; they, too, are in business for
sheckels and were they not most literally
patronized they could not and would not
pay the heavy tax. There's something
wrong, then. at the bottom OF the matter; by
education, example and q care to provide and
place within reach higher order Of amuse-
ment, elevate the taste of your young people
and your memorial will fall upon kindlier
soil Opportunity is far from being solely
responsible
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-10-21

Mr.. Jos. A. Weddle's force of housebulld-
ers raised MIR. J. W. Creeger's new building
on the Gilbert House lot ON Monday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-10-21

CHARLES II. LEVY,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
SUCCESSOR TO
c.. V. S. LEVY.
Office on Court St., opposite Court House.
Frederick, Md.
Special attention given to proceedings in
Equity tor the sale of Real Estate. All
business placed in my hands will receive
prompt and careful attention.
Vincent SebOld.
Attorney.at-Law and
Solicitor In Chancery.
OFFICE IN Thurmont
with WIN. J. Black, J. p,
one door west of Roots Store.
will be I'm ThurmOnt regularly
Every Thursday.
In Frederick on Monday and Tuesday.
In bis office at Emmitsburg on Wednesday,
Friday and Saturday.
Aug.61y.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-10-21

On Thursday last the Western Maryland
railroad had the worst collision and wreck
In its history 1t occurred about one mile
east of Chewsvlle and one man was killed,
two seriously injured, two engines almost
ruined and as many as dozen cars broken
up, to say nothing Of large amount OF
freight DESTROYED. The collision came thro'
the failure Of Mr.. King, the operator at
Chewsvlle, to hold one train until another
had passed that point. On Saturday another
collision occurred on the same road wherein
one engine and several cars were badly dam
aged We are not informed how that came
about.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-10-21

TRoUBLED-We have no rest neither
night nor day. We are terrified by the real
tiles during the day and the dreams Of them
haunt US by night. The realities are small
but when once they have come in contact
with you, you led to exclsim Indeed the
least have become the greatest" or some
other less appropriate remark. The realities
have life and are known by the name of
wasps. Surely we have been visited by a
plague of them, as the number that we kill
daily grows larger as also does the number
of survivors. Thir'y-two was the number
killed on one window in day. We no
longer have "devil" in our midst 80 we
are at loss to understand just how they
came to select this office as their abiding
place, unless it was to accustom US to the
fortunes of delinquent subscribers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-10-21

PERsoNAL-Miss Sadie Sayler Of D. p.
Creek is spending week with Mrs. Samuel
Long
Dir. Grason Firor returned to Baltimore
on Wednesday morning.
Mr.. Ross F. Wiherow Of Baltimore spent
several days in town this week.
Mrs. Ella Null of Harvey, Nd, is visiting
her sister, Mrs Cochran Rifle.
Messrs. Matthias and Comfort Signrund and
Mrs Staup, attended the sale Of Sgmund
homestead on Saturday last
Miss Effie Winger, the efficient clerk at
Waters Pharmacy, left on Wednesday
morning for Norlistown, Pa, where she will
have home in the future She will clerk in
her brothers pharmacy at that place.
Mr.. Frank Rouzer has returned from
Rochester, N Y.
Miss Effie G. Zimmerman left on Wedncs-
day for Baltimore, where she has accepted a
position
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-10-21

Sour Krout's a. flavOrin'
Porkcr's CROWN fat;
elders hardenin'
Felix-plusquam-sat.
Apples mell'r'n, ripenin'
Buck wheat standin' pat
PuddIn' gin to fryin'-an
Felix -plusquam-sat.
CtIDyoN pnuT TnnS 4; or<1fa
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-10-21

The eight children OF MIR. Lewis Troxell,
Ill with diphtheria. are improving. The
antitoxine treatment was used by the attend
ing physician, DR.. Kefauver, which shows
concuslvely the efficacy Of the new treat
ment. The autitoxine is said to be almost q
specific for diphtheria.
The evening times., 1897-02-17
Artificial Gold.

The attention OF monometallists may
soon be turned from political to chemical
dangers TO the yellow metal. Determine
tion, on the part OF financial magnates TO
make gold the single money metal OF the
world has had the natural effect OF stimu-
lating American inventive genius to at
tempt its production artificiaIIy. We all
have heard that Prof Emmons, the in
ventor OF valuable high explosive, has
succeeded in producing gold, and now it
is alleged that a less known st. Louis
man, named Brazelle, has done the same
thing.
1t is claimed for the Western alchemist
that he has made a number of wonderful
discoveries in the nature of metals, min
erals, and matter generally. He declares
that there are but two primary metals in
existence, copper and lead. All the others
may be made from the components of
these two, by proper molecular arrange
ment. He finds gold to he a secondary
metal, composed Of two substances, which
he calls TX" and "2X" They exist
in the proportions of so to 20 He
finds silver to be a compound of the same
elements found in gold, with another which
be terms H. lie has taken II out
Of silver and the residuum was gold.
He finds all these substances and elements
and everything necessary 10 the construc-
tion Of all known metals, and fifteen new
ones discovered by him, in common clay.
He SAYS that the metals have life, energy,
origin, growth, and death like other peo-
pie He has made gold and then caused
1t to grow like celery.
For the present the cost Of these pro-
ductions and transmutations is greater
than the commercial value Of the resultant
article. But time may cure this and the
expense OF producing gold may be lowered
TO .such a point that it will be worth
little more than clay. its raw material
Long before the depression could reach
thatlevel, however, the gold monometallsts
OF the present would begin to howl for
demonstration. Then no doubt we should
hear that the only safe and proper currency
Is bank paper based on bonds. the bonds
% be based on confidence in banks.
The evening times., 1897-02-17
Unnecessary Alarm.

Writing, rather appropriately, fIom Hot
Sulphur Springs, Grand Master Workman
Sovereign startlcs the country with the
expression of his belief that at least two
powerful revolutionary societies are at
work an over the United states gathering
a great army Of recruits for an insurrec-
tion against the organized powers of plu-
tocracy He tells us of an Iron Brother
hood" and an Industrial Army both
engaged intbissecret andominous business.
Without casting the least reflection upon
Mr. Sovereign's entire conviction that
what he relates is as serious as he pre-
sents it, the doubt may be justified that
Il reaIlyis not so. If, as the revolutionary
element may be supposed to believe its
views on government and finance were the
views Of a majority Of voters in the recent
election, why did not that majority use
the ballots in its hands and accomplish a
peaceful victory? The revolutionary an
ried 10y coercion, corruption and wholesale
bribery. Granting that il was 50, it must
be reasonably plain that the million or more
men who preferred temporary employment
or few campaign dollars to the salvation
of their country at the polls, equally could
be enlisted in the military service Of, or
The evening times., 1897-02-17
One Widows Ball Gown.

(From the Commercial Advertiser)
A gown worn by young widow at a
ball given by Mrs. William c. Whitney
was of colored silk, dull aud of pure
whiteness without tint The texture of the
silk has none of the glow noticeable in
most corded silk gowns.
The skirt-a full. plain godet was bor-
dered with n tiny strip Of sable around the
foot. The lining of the skirt was delicate
purple, which was the only color in the
dress. The waist, which was round one,
had a pointed yoke, outlined with sable
Around the neck was also band of the fur,
and another band edged the half-short
sleeves.
The yoke was OF white satin, embroidered
in jet. and the neck frill was of chiffon,
beaded with Jet. The Jets were repeated
in the belt. and in the pointed ruffle upon
the yoke. Long black gloves were worn.
and upon one shoulder there was a bunch
of orchids. with fern leaves, matching
the bouquet carried in the shapely hands.
The evening times., 1897-02-17
THE PRINCETON STREET CASE.
The Commissioners Reply That
They Acted Promptly

The citizens residing on Princeton street
northwest, which street extends betw cen
Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets, eX-
tended, made complaint recently to the
Chairman OF the Senate District Committee
that the Commissioners had been neglect
ful of that thoroughfare and that ii had
become almost impa ssable from the travel
over it. The complaint was in the nature
OF a criticism, and Senator Mcmillan COM
muncated the charges to the Commission
ers, who yesterday made a reply.
They stated that prior TO the receipt
of the communication the street had teen
repaired, but they also entered into an
explanation of the causes for the thorough
fare getting into the described condition,
and said that had they given it earlier
attention than could be accorded in the
regular way it would have been ascribed TO
favontism.
The Commissioners ask for the addition
OF an item appropnatng $1,000 for the
Improvement Of Princeton street.
The evening times., 1897-02-17
PUBLIC HELP is REQUESTED
The Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat
Hospital Committees Appeal.
About Three Thousand Dollars Must
BE Obtaineds and Hospital SUP
plies Also Are Desired.

The committee, consisting OF william
A. Gordon, Robert s. Chew and Dr. T..
Oliver Belt, apr ointed at Joint meeting
of the executive and finance committees
of the Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat
Hospital, TO formulate plans for raising
funds for the opening and support OF tie
instit utiUn, yesterday issued an appeal to
the public, in which ii says:
The incorporators having fully organ
lied, elected officers, selected the medical
staff, and arranged the various details, in
cident to starting the enterprise, the work
OF tie hospital will be entered upon so soon
as the necessary funds for maintaining the
same are provided.
The executive committee, after careful
examination, have estimated that 1t VIII
require at least $500 10 meet the actual
expenses OF rent, attendance, food, fuel
and light for the first year, and that the
cost of furnishing and equIpping the hos
pital and dispensary will am cunt TO about
$3.50 additional Up TO tie present time
the annual subsEnptions and pledges re
ceiyed amount TO about 81, 800, leaving
I'VE earnestly appeal to you for assist
ance in raising Che amount necessary to
start and maintain this II ost deserving en-
terprise, and we address this appeal to
all who are able and willing to assist in
this most comrnendabIe work. AS 10 the
necessity for the establishment OF the
Hospital and the inestimable good that will
be accomplished, it is only necessary to
refer 10 the eloquent and convincing state
ments contained in the appeal of the
physicians.
Tie board Of governors will give their
best efforts to the work, gentlemen dis
tinguished for ability their professional ser
vices, and charitable, large-hearted wo-
Inep their attendance in supervising the
hospital, all freely and without reward.
Under these conditions we feel assured that
it is only necessary to call your attention to
this matter, and to urge you to assist in
the good work and to induce others to
assist:
by becoming sustaining member, by
pledging an annual subscription of So or
more To the institution
"By donations OF money, or Of furni-
tuer, linen, bedding, china, etc, for inn
mediate use in establishing the hospital.
And after the hospital is established by
contributions of food, medicines, etc.
"Remittances of money should be made
to the treasurer. MI William A. De Cain
dry, Cosmos Club, Washington, d. C. No
tee of intended gifts of furniture and other
household articles should be sent to Mrs.
Horace Gray, president OF the board of
lady managers, No. 1901 / street north
west, who will cause the donor TO be in
formed when and where to deliver the
articles"
The evening times., 1897-02-17
Entertained by the "Sweet Family +"

The Sweet Family gave one of their
notwithstanding entertainments on Monday
evening at Melford Hall, for the benefit
of the c. F. of the Fifth Congregational
Church. short program, consisting of
a violin solo, by Mr.. Robb; piano solo,
by Miss Harley; flute solo, by Mr.. Field;
q recitation, by Miss Mary Brawley, and a
vocal solo, by Miss Catherine Fletcher, was
heard before MA Sweet and her thirteen
daughters came in. ma Sweet" intro
duced her daughters, and they sang their
greeting song. This was followed by
songs and recitations by the talented
"sweet Girls their orchestra consist
ing of a drum, that was beat by the twins;
a banjo, horn, jewsharp, flute, combs,
ETC.. and poetic medley were espe-
cially interesting.
The members of the Sweet Family"
were Mrs Lillian Goodwin, Miss Marie
Bender. Mrs. w. T. Belts, Miss Lena Farm
ham, Mrs Hunter, Miss Clara Tucker, Miss
Elsie Parkinson, Mrs. Luke, Miss Carrie
Cole, Miss Fannie Wagner, Miss Bessie
Harley, Miss Lula Chapel, Miss Matte
Blanchard, Miss Lena Hamblett and Walter
Lee.
The evening times., 1897-02-17
BURYING THE GEOMETRY.
The Annual Rush at the Central
High School.

The third-year class OF the Central High
School yesterday observed the ancient and
honored custom of burying their geometry.
This important function is always partici-
pated in by the entire school with great
glee, as the Objectionable volume is con-
sidered the bette noir of every student.
The secondly ear class is required 10y Gus
tom to defend the book. and this is what
precipitates the rush"
The battle yesterday was waged with
all the accustomed vim, and, as is usually
the case the third-year men won the COW
eted volume, and bore il off in triumph.
But many a sore head, bruised shin and
blackened eye was inflicted on both sides
before it was finally captured. During the
remainder Of the day the victors wore
pieces OF the leaves as trophies of their
victory.
The evening times., 1897-02-17
non,ts About Millinery,

Do not wear hat or bonnet out Of
proportion to the head, no matter what
the prevailing mode may be. The long,
full face, surmounted by tiny hat or
bonnet is ludicrous
Do not wear a wide trimming if you
possess a small face, and a heavy TRIM
ming is quite is Objectionable.
DO not wear a severely plain bonnet if
you have no bangs Supply a softened
effect by wearing bonnets or toques with
a pouf.
DO not wear a hat olslany materials.
Use only few.-thc d q Joseph's coat
is past.
DO not wear a short bonnet. Permit IL
to project properly over the faca,
The evening times., 1897-02-17

session of the Cretan positions of Canea,
Heraklion and Retimo, have hoisted the
ensigns OF the European Concert, and forbid
den further hostilities; although the Brit
ish premier has declared the precipitate
bilities appear to be that the island will be
allowed to pass under practical Greek con-
troll, with joint protectorate added for a
time, in order not to needlessly mortify
the Sultan. Such a solution might be ef-
fectual to defer the day of reckoning for
the Turk by months and possibly years;
but the end must come.
The evening times., 1897-02-17

again be bought off by, plutocracy. That
would give vast balance OF power against
the revolution, which, in addition, of
course, would be fought in the field, or at
the barricades, by the native and foreign
clements that believed In and voted for the
plutocratic system
Considering the physical and financial
difficulties which would attend an insur-
rectionary movementin this country against
the established forces OF government, and
the present social order it is hard TO be-
lieve that any great body of Americans
could be brought to undertake anything of
the kind Even if il were otherwise, it
and organized societies as the grand mas
ter workman writes of would take the gen.
eral public into their confidence, so far in
advance of the fact, as the Iron Brother
hood" and the Industrial Army" are
understood to be quite willing 10. Mon
ster revolutionary conspiracies are gen.
orally batched in secret, and pretty well
kept under cover until the time arrives for
action without doubt there is widespread
aud bitter discontentin the Union. and the
disoontented are mostly in poverty. But
they are very largely good, intelligent
American citizens for all that, and will
think more than twice before taking up
arms, which, indeed, they would find Ii
hard to get at without considerable cash
capital 70 start with