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Catoctin clarion., 1898-12-01
No 50

W7ANTED-SEVERAL TRUSTWOR-
w thy persons in this state to manage
our business in their own and nearby coun-
ties 1t is mainly Office work conducted at
home. Salary straight 5000 year and
expenses-defnite, bonafide, no moreno less
salary. Monthly $75. References. Enclose
Hess, Pres't, Dept M, Chicago.
Catoctin clarion., 1898-12-01

HOUSE IN THE TREE TOPS.
of the island. Among the savage tribes
are warriors who are known as the
head hunters" The aerial houses are
built as refugees from the head hunters.
When the cry is raised that the head
hunters are coming the feeble and the
women flee to the tree huts and the
able men arm for the fight.
Catoctin clarion., 1898-12-01

Leave Rocky Ridge for Emmitsburg at
$40 and 10 40 M, and 3 81 and 6 36 p M.
Leave Edgemont for WaynesboIo and
Chambersburg at 70s and IL 45 m, and
for Shippensburg at 2 35 pm.
Leaye Hagerstown for Cherry Run and all
points on Potomac Valley Railroad at 8 O6
m and IL 20 and 8 10pm.
Leave Brucevllle tor Frederick at 8 80, 0 35
and 10 40 a m and 3s and 6 80 p m, and for
Littlestown, Taneytown, Wrightsville and
Columbia at Q ~ m and S45 pm.
Daily-all other daily except Sunday.
tStops to land Passengers from Baltimore.
J N. HOOP. B II. GRIswoLD.
Genl, Manager. Genl, Passenger, Agen
Catoctin clarion., 1898-12-01
Western Maryland Railroad.

Eatass .ea
Cohedule in effect June 20, 1858.
TRAINS GOING WEST
Catoctin clarion., 1898-12-01
Tho Youngest Salesman.

Tho Youngest Salesman.
Bangor, Me-. claims the youngest
travelling man in the country in the
person Of Harry Dugan. the S-year-old
son Of P. T. Dugan Of the firm of p. T.
Dugan & Co., dealers in saddlery hard
ware.
Young Dugan is fullfledged drum
mer in every sense of the word. He
started out few weeks ago and has
already taken orders amounting to
hundreds of dollars. On his first trip
through Aroostook county he succeeded
In getting many new customers.
His mind turns toward business In
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-02

was stuck in the snow between Ports
mouth, N. H. and Greenland, N. H. This
train was we'll filled with passengers
The first attempt to resume traffic on
the Boston & Maine from this end was
made at between and 10 last evening,
when a train was started out on each d.
vision.
The Boston and Maine tracks were de-
clared to be cleared at midnight and the
regular train service will'go into effect
this morning.
THE PORTLAND AND ROCHESTER,.
OF the roads centering in Portland the
Portland q Rochester had the least
trouble. but for a time things looked
rather dubious on this line. OF course
all the freight trains were cancelled,
but the passenger trains succeeded In GET
ting through, although it would hardly
be said they came in on time. The morn
ing train from Gorham had reached West
brook Junction only little behind time
and stopped to allow the outward bound
to pass. The outward bound train did
not get there, however. 1t reached the
Reed street crossing short distance this
side of the junction station and there 1t
stuck in the drifts, of course preventing
the inward train from going any farther.
The little engine which runs the scoot
train between the Rochester and the
Union station, was sent to the assistance
of the imprisoned trains and succeeded
in liberating them by pulling first one
car and then another out OF the snow,
80 that by noon the blockade was raiIed.
In the meantime the train which had
left Rochester in the morning was COM
ing along as fast as possible, and it put
in It's appearance shortly after the
drifts at Reed street had beon broken AT
6 O'Clock last night the officials OF the
road were of the opinion that they should
have no further trouble from the storm.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-02

Portland At four o. clock the manager OF
the "Side Tracked Theatrical company
came over to the Grand Trunk and said
that be and his company were slated to
play in Lewiston last night and he must
get through there at any cost. Agent
Smith told him to keep cool and he would
get there in season. At four O'Clock
train was got ready and with a big crowd
of passengers who were waiting for
chance to get to Lewiston, it pulled out
for that place and undoubtedly the ''Side
Tracked" company got off the side track
in time..to delight the Lewiston people
with their fine performance.
A special effort was made by the Grand
trunk to get the stock trains through to
East Deering. There was one train cont
pletely blockaded by snow somewhere way
up the line. Out went plow and several
engines with big crew of men and yes
terday afternoon the cattle were being
unloaded at the East Deering yards. AT
present there is large number of cattle
at these yards awaiting shipment to Eng
land by the steamers and they are being
we'll cared for by the Grand Trunk
officials and will be ready for shipmenS
just as soon as the steamers are ready for
Them Some car loads of cattle which
are to be shipped by the way OF the Dos
ton and Maine to the West were got into
the Grand Trunk round house by the yard
master and there they wsre being kept
warm and we'll fed until there is chance
for them to be sent through to their destl-
nation.
Up to midnight last night the train
due here from Montreal at six O'CLOCK had
not arrived, and no more trains had been
sent out by the Grand Trunk since the
train tc Lewiston at four. The freight
trains were slowly crawling out OF the
drifts and working towards Portland or
nm the line. 1t was reported that the
heavy wind was drifting the snow very
badly and that as fast as the road was
onened the tracks were drifted over again.
Az one O'Clock this morning the Mon
+reaJ train due to arrive here at six
o'clock pulIed into the India street
station. She had on board very few pas
aenaers. Some freight trains were moving
and the road was declared to be ready for
traffic The regular schedule on this road
will 90 into effect this morning and
trains will be run out of Portland at the
regular time
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-02

long time. Undoubtedly all OF these
vessels had n hard time of it on Monday
night and during Tuesday.
Scattered all |. along the coas0
were many Portland bound vessels when
the big storm came and though some OF
these reached places of safety it would
not be surprising if some OF them got
ashore and stove to pieces. The shipping
men passed most anxious day yesterday
because they could learn nothing from
their vessels as the telegraphic commune
cation was entirely destroyed with all
norris to the west of Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-02
DON'T CHEAT YOURSELF.

1t pays to secure the best. Why not
use the genuine Carlsbad Sprudel Salt,
which is imported from Carlsbad, and can
be obtained of any reliable druggist?
For all diseases of the stomach, liver and
kidneys, the genuine Carlsbad Sprudel
Salt is without equal. 1t is especially
beneficial for chronic constipation, equity
and rheumatic affections. Be sure to OBJ
tain the genuine article, which has the
signature of ''Eisner & Mendelson Co.,
New York." on every bottle.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-02
IN OLDEN TIMES

People overlooked the Importance of
permanently beneficial effects, and were
satisfied with tran lent action; but now
tn at it is generally known that Syrup of
Figs will permanently overcome habitua]
constipation, well informed people will
not buy other laxatives, which act for a
time but finally sd In] bn fh the system Buy
Syrup Co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-02
WAVES RAN HIGH IN HARBOR.
Shipping Damaged to Extent of Severa
Thousand Dollars.

Monday night was night of terror
along the water front and in the harbor
Old timers cannot remember anything
which began to approach it in fury. The
terrific gales stirred up such sea in the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-02
THE STORM ON THE C'PE.
IT. Reminded Old Residents of Famous
Billiards of the Past. IL ~

At South Portland the storm called
to mind one which visited the town
about thirteen yeats ago which in the
opinion of some of the older citizens was
almost so severe as the recent one. The
wind was quite as strong, almost tho
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-02
Continued on Fifth Page.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONEIDA,

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to to cure
25c. The genuine las L. B. Q u each tablets
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-17
IS TIME FOR ACTION
A Policy as to the Philippines Should
Be Formed.
AGUINALD0 FAILED TO BORROW
Natives Refused to Subscribe to His
Projected Loan.
INSURGENTS ARE VERY C0NCIllATOPy
they Continue to ClamOr for Their Inde.
pendence, However.
ADMIRAL DEWEY Is NOT AT ALL UNEASY
Says He WINS n Little Anxious at
Times Bcforc the Monitors Ar
rived at Manila.

Especial Cable Dispatch 10 the New York Her.
ald and The Houston Post Copyrightei
1923, by James Gordon Bonnett)
Manila. Dec. l5.--Naval ana military
authorities here say that Washington
should decide upon a Philippine policy at
once. They think the Philippine republic
VIII soon lose the support of the country,
owing to the excessive taxation now INF
bosed upon the rich natives. In addition
there is no security to property in the
provinces.
In the opinion of the correspondent the
popularity of Aguinaldo is waning. Hs
has tried to float loan of $40. 900, 900
but the natives refuse to subscribe TO 1T.
His constant demands will inevitably cause
the downfall of the republic
An American officer, whose name the
correspondent Is not at liberty to disclose,
is strongly in favor OF decisive blow being
struck and American rule established. He
differs from some of his fellow officers
with regard TO the formation of mixed
regiments of natives and Americans. In
his opinion. the military force here ought
to be entirely composed of United States
troops
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-17
FRANCE AS A COMPETITOR.
WILL SHUT OUT THE AMERICAN
COTTON SEED OH.
'roposcd I" Import Seed from Er, NJ
aud Mnnnfnctnre 1t In France
by u Trust.
lspcclal pisrltch 10 Tha rns,l !

Washington, December 16,-France il
GOING to make an effort TO become a com
| peiitor of the South in the cotton seed oil
business.
Consul Britain of Nantes writes TO the
state department.
II have just received information IN re,
gard to an anticipated change in the
French tariff on cotton seed oil. Nearly
all OF this oil imported into France comes
from tho United States, hence the con-
summation of the proposed plan would
be severe blow 10 tho American ex-
porters. | am informed that an infllnen-
tlal company has been formed in France,
and that strenuous efforts will DO nut
forth by its members for the purpose OF
securing the passage OF a measure which
Will place the Import duty on cotton seed
oil nj so high a figure that n will he
practically prohbatlvc / am informed
that after accomplishing this the COM
pany will interest themselves In the man
utacturc of cotton seed oil in France
importing the cotton seed for that pur-
pose. They viii then he in Il position to
dictate the price of the oil in this coun-
try which viii no doubt be advanced, thue
necesstating an increase In the price OF
all commodities In which cotton seed oil
enlcfs. 1ne lntereStel rnftltS, am tOld,
have submitted 81 measure to the French
customs commission. and are urging the
commission to recommend its adoption.
The measure would practically prohibit
The Importation of the oil into France.
Daring the frs, nine months of 1898 i'm
ports In this line announced to 50, 5li tons,
valued at si.0al ,63i. Nearly all of this
product came from the United States.
The same company has also recommended
IL decrease in the duty on cotton seed.
THIS would result, as disastrously TO the
American exporters as the former mcas
ure proposed because the greater part
of cotton seed now Imported intSspN'ance
coutos from Egypt: ,oa, The present duty
on coieton sdsd Oh IL, sly frames t$i.iJ) per
100 Kilograms t220.46 pounds groEs) or
about seven francs tsl35) net. The com
miseion Will probably recommend the
adoption OF a measure similar 10 ,ae che |
Indicated, and it is likely to become law. |
unless there is n protest entered by the |
government OF the United States. In case
the law Is enacted 4, has been suggested
that our government place n correspond
ngly high duty on sardines, which the
United states imports almost exclusively |
from France"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-17
THE Dito CLAIM.
untii II Is settled, Portugal VIII Not |
sell D"inron BAY.

Especial Dispatch 10 The post)
Washington, December 16.-Assurarce COS
nave beln made by Portugal to the United
States that che will not dispose Of her In
tcrest in Delag'oa BAY until after the sat
lsfactIon OF the McMndro claim, These 10.
surances are the result OF the presentJtiJn
by the American minister at Lisbon OF Lle
dope Of this government that The report in
circulation Of the intention Of Portugal To
disnoae OF her fnterest In Dclagon bay TO
andther nation was not correct AMI that ia
etatus alIo would be maintained until the
arbitration Of the claim. now In progress.
was completed.
The MdMudrn claim grew out OF the con-
fisaatLon by the Portuguese government OF
a railroad built and owned by an Ameri-
can named McMudro. who recently died.
The c.sc was referred TO The president OF
The Swiss republic for arbitration
Information received at the state depart
ment is 10 tho effect that the award in the
case VII be filed by the arbitrator possibly
next month. II IL expected that the amount
Of Inc award will reach s3.oOO.ooO or
"a 600 600.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-17
BILL is IN MUCH DANGER.
Democrats viii Probably Be Able to Defeat
1t Easily.
IT PROVIDES FOR A BIG STANDING ARMY
And the Fight on II win Nc on tho
Ground thnt such Is Mcnnce
to the RcpubIir.
Especial ptspatch to Tho posta


| Washington, December l6.-~Thc leaders
OF democracy wcro IN conference today.
nut Just what the result was can not now
be told. w. i Bryan and j. w. Bailey
broaldasted together this morning and, Ii.
general way, went over public and party,
matters and tho policy witch should be
followed regarding them. 1t Is probable
that tho result of the talk will become
apparent when the different bills necessary
TO put In operation tho administration
policy of Imperialism come up for action.
After breakfast Mr., Bryan went up 10
the house and to the Democratic cloak
ROOM where ho was surroupdea by mem
bcrs and made the recipient of many at
tentions. For time he talked socially and
politically with that unreaeryc which
marks cloak room discussion.
Colonel Bryan expressed himself vsry
omphatically 20 his democratic associates
upon the duty OF congress In regard to
the Philippines. He believes that the
Islands ought not to be- held longer than Is
necessary for the United States TO establish
there stable and independent govern
nent such as was guaranteed to Cuba in
the resolution which ned to the declaration
Of war and he believed 1t TO be the duty OF
congress to make declaration OF the In
tontlon of the United States at the earliest
possible date In order that there may be
no misunderstanding In the future and that
the natives OF the Islands may rest as
sGred that the ultimate purpose OF the
United States Is to give them free and
Independent government. The war was
fought for humani;y's sake. he says. and
tho United States in tho hours Of victory
at the close OF the war when the Phil
ippines have fallen into their possession
should stnnd upon the policy II proclaimed
at the outset regarding Cuba.
The first fight against the colonial pol
icy Will come up In the senate, where the
bill for increasing the staining army has
already been Introduced There are some
republican senators who are more patriotic
than 10 vote for any such menace to Amer
ican interests as u big standing army aud
few democrats who viii be so faithess to
their trust az 10 vote for the IIawley bill:
there seems to be Il very
bright prospect for the defeat of the add
on their first move toward
the Republic 10 the interest OF
party
The opposition Will make their stand
on tho proposition that the present nom
nal strength OF the army, $4,000 men, Is
sufficient for all purpose ard that 1t would
10 n menace to tho Republic to carry out
Inc administration policy OF Increasing
he number to 100000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-17
CAN DEFY THE WORLD.
Since the Monitors Arrived Admiral
Dewey Feels He liz Supreme.

| Since the Monitors Arrived Admiral
Dewey Feels He liz Supreme.
Manila, Philippine Islands, December 10.
| Rear Admiral Dewey. which the CORE
spondent of the Associated Press called
upon him today courteously and pleasant
| ~ but absolutely declined to discuss the
political situation in the Philippine islands
on the ground that his sphere was purely
naval. Admiral Dewey seldom goes ashore
| and insisted that his interviewer was in a
better position to acquire information than
himself.
He then proceeded to cross examine the
correspondent about everything ashore He
was glad to learn that the Insurgents were
releasing sick Spanish soldiers they had
held prisoners, notwithstanding Aguinal-
dos grandiloqueDt resolution not TO do so
This proves that the insurgents are very
conciilatory, in spite of their defiant
talk
Admiral Dewey always believed the in
sufgents friendly, and especially since the
warships of our fleet have visited the DIFF
ferent ports of these Islands and since
some of our officers have made tours OF
the islands, carefully investigating the
popular sentiment and judiciouGly preach
Ing the gospel to the peaceful settlement
everywhere with highly satisfactory re-
suits few influential PHILIPPINES On an
ambitious attempt for advancement are
clamoring for independence though unable
10 realize It's true meaning They utterly
are ignorant of the difference between
name and reality Agitators here inva-
riably admit that they will be unable to
stand without American protection; but
in spite of this they continue their mean
lngless cutlery for Independence and may
possibly create trouble.
Admiral Dewey, however, believes this
improbable at the present juncture. though
every trifling incident counts. However,
every day that passes without conflict |
means so much gain because friendly feel |
ing is steadily increasing, incipinet rough |
ness disappears and agitators are weak |
ening
The newspapers In Manila are doing par
ticularly valuable work In the simulta-
printed In Spanish and English. This
course is looked upon as being certain TO
eliminate friction which has existed here,
Admiral Dewey is greatly interested in
he movement among American volunteers
o obtain their DISCHARGES here ana engage
n pioneering enterprises He bellves that
here are practically unlimited fields for
planters. farmers and miners here
To the suggestion that IL the natives
'rove TO be obstreperous perhaps they
night be handed over to the Germans or
Their ungentle land grabbers, Admiral
Dewey said he believed that the Germans
low have entirely abandoned their design .
! the Philippine Islands, though formerly. !.
e said. the German attitude had caused :
IN indescribabie anxiety.
According to recent information received
ere. the Philippine insurgents are endeav- !,
ring TO maintain brave show for the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-17
MR.. BRYAN ON THE SPEECH
NO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF KEEP
ING THE PHILIPPINES.
The Islands in the Pacific should He
Given stable Government und
Set W for Themselves.
Especial Dlsputch 10 The posi.)

Il
Washington, December i6.-i'rcsidcnt
McKinley's speech at Atllnpa ycstcrily Is
accepted here as clear declaration that
permanent possession OF tue Philippine
islands by the United States Ii 10 be the
policy of the administration, aud In this
light 1t has been the subject OF discussion
today among men OF all parties
Coming as IL does 70 soon after Mr..
Bryan's Interview. declaring against this
policy, VI seems 10 be an cadciyor 70 mako
expansion CLEARLY defined issie between
the president and his late political opt,u-
nent, and the presence OF Mr.. Bryan IN
Washington today added interest 10 The
situation.
When called on tonight for an expression,
Mr. Bryan said; u reld the spesch In this
mornings rapers, but do not think u
any argumead Mt all In favor OF ho:Iipg
the Philippines. Tho president has sad In
i,is message that the only purpose the
United States has in Cuba Is to establish
a st abie government and then turn that
over 10 the Cubsns. upsegs
10 gpndends 10 keep tho flag waving n
Cuba. IL must be hauled down there ~ 5
soon rs stable government II ests'bllzt@4
Can 1t not ba right ~ haul II doWp n 80 \
when q stable gover1ment y
thereg We prcpoac 10 trf3s
he people Of tho Philippines - ~ ptp q
Isn't proposes 70 treat the people ~ Cuba
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-17
,iue republic" has honored him with "ths

pine republic" has honored him with tho
post of official reporter to the very hon
orablo president OF the United States"
Agoncillo then reviews the case at
length, saying that at the time Of i'm
plcrirg the armed cooperation OF Aguin-
aldo and the other PHILIPPINES forces,
both the commander of the Petrol, Captain
Wood in Hong Kong. before the declar-
alton OF war, and the American consuis,
General Pratt In Singapore. Wildeman at
Hong Kong and Williams at Cavite, acting
as the International agents of tho great
American Nation, at moment OF great
anxiety, offered to recognize the indie
pendcnce of the PHILIPPINE nation "as soon
as it's triumph was attained"
The protest then recites how Admiral
Dewey by numerous acts" Is alleged to
have recognized the autonomist SOW
ereiguty Of the Philippines, ard in pic
turesque language calls for the fulfillment
of these promises and fulfillment of 1.-The
solemn declaration made by the iliustrious
William McKirley, that in going 10 war
he was not guided by the intention of an
rIsXation of territory, but only by the
principles OF humanity by the duty or
liberating tyrannized peoples, and by the
desire to proclaim the unalienable rights
with their sovereignty OF the countries re-
leased from the yoke of Spain.
The United States ambassador. General
Porter. and the other officials OF the
United States embassy and the members
OF the American colony OF this city babe
farewell to the peace commissioners this
Afternoon as they started on their home
ward Journey.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-17
", purpose q occurring the best terms posi-

purpose OF securing the best terms posi-
BILE from the Americans.
II is the opinion OF our adnAr~, that
IL might be advisable for the United States
TO pay the insargent troops their arrears
In wages. The Whole amount would be a
comparatively trifline sum, and payment
OF tho troops would have valuable e.
feet and may save inoaiculablc trouble.
Admiral Dewey Is strongly convinced
that the PHILIPPINE insurgents deserve Rc-
kncwledgment. He IL a believer Iii the
rracticability CT liberal measures in tho
direction OF local autonomy. Regarding
the possibility OF International complica-
tions Admiral Dewey end: prior 10 the
arrival OF the monitors I felt uncaey. but
now | am ready TO hold this position
against the whole earth"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-17
AMERICAN PEACE COMMISSION
ALL THE MEMBERS HAVE SAILED
ERoM FRANCE FOR HON,E.
AIoDciiio Filed n Protest from Agui-
nnldo Witch Was Received and
Filed with the Archives.

Paris. December t6.--TNhe ertiro Amer
lean peace commission leaves here for the
United States via Havrc and Southampton
tonight and sails for New York tomorrow
on board the American line steamer st.
Louis.
1t is learned that Agoncilo, tho repre-
sentative OF Aguipaldo. the Philippine
leader, has lodged strongly worded pro-
test with the commission, which thus be-
came part Of tho records. 1t begins with
saying that tho very noble and gallant
General Agulnaldo, president of the Philip