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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-08-25

In one Of the Utica schools the 9th
e,. day the teacher gave out some
abbreviations for the children Of q
class to write. Among them were
N. D., B. c. and B. A. When she
hooked over tho papers Of one Of tho
puptlA she found that NJ. D. was prop.
eriy scheduled physician" B. c. 70.
serred TO the period before Christ"
and B. A. indicated Before Adam"
Utica Observef.
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WHAT THE BIRDS EAT.
Professor Washburn DIvidss tho Fsatherod
Tribes Into Three Glasses.

Professor Washburn Divides tho Fsatherod
Tribes Into Thrce Glasses.
Professor e. L. Washburn Of the
State Agricultural college read q pa
per before tho State Horticultuzalso-
ciety on Birds and the Horticu1tur-
ist" In which, after showing the re-
suit Of many painstaking expert
mcnts In examining birds stomacha
ETC., he goes on to say:
Summarizing from what has been
done In this line elsewhere and from
personal observation, It would seem
that we might classify the commoner
birds in rather vaguely defined
groups, It Is true, under four heads.
We would, however, reserve the
privilege Of condemning any bird
when 1t became a veritable nuisance
10 the fruit grower.
Under BIRDS Worthy Of Our Pro
lection" I would place tho robin,
hfuebtrd, all the sparrows except the
English sparrow, bullocks, oriole,
all hyeatchers and virees, swallows,
most Of the woodpeclers, most OF
the thrushes, the red tailed hawk,
the red shouldered hawk, swainsonh
hawk or buzzard, marsh hawk, spar.
row hawk, long cared owl short
cared owl, barred owl and tho
screech owl.
Under Birds Probably Beneficial
We might place the following: Black
birds, red shafted flicker, hnghrd
Qound in parts Of eastern Oregon):
cherry bird or cedar bird, the horned
lark, black winged yellowbird, OK
wild canary;" China pheasants,
quail. rrfled grouse OF native pheas-
ant" blue grouse and great horned
owl
Under Doubtful" I would placs
the jays crows, meadow lark, black
headed grosbeak, ground dove"
golden eagle, bald eagle.
And under Decidedly Bad" !
should unhesitatingly place the pur
pie linnet, or cherry thief" the
woodpecker called the sap sucker"
Cooper's hawk and sharp shinned
hawk.
In considering the above arbitrary
divisions it should be borne In mind
that many birds placed In the doubt
ful" column may really deserve
. better place, though the exaulna
ton Of stomachs have not extended
through a long enough time to show
thia The eagles for instance, In 10
cahtes where their natural food h
abundant are undoubtedly beneficial
It IL. only when this supply Is cut
of that they become injurious. The
China pheasant is reported to me by
some as consuming much grain,
feeding on fruit and garden stuff
and even pulling up young pear and
peach pits just sprouted. Yet tho
bulk of testimony seems to point to
tho fact that all Of our game birds
consume enough injurious insects to
moro than balance their bad quail
ties. Gunners in this vicinity assure
mo that they Hnd many grasshoppers
IN the crop and stomach OF Denny
pheasants, and one man mentions
seeing these birds hunting field for
hoppers much after the manner OF
turkeys. ..
Of the English sparrow I can say
nuthing good and trust 1t may never
get a foothold In Portland or else
where In Oregon. It Is noisy, pug
nacious and dirty. and though 1t has
q penchant for canker worms It
drives away other birds which prey
upon pests for which an English
sparrow has no hhng.-Portland
Oregouian.
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Patents

Caveats and Re- Issues secured; Trade Marks
and Copyrights registered; Opinions given as
TO validity and infringement of patents; AS
signmsnts, Contracts, etc, prepared and recor,
ded; and all business in The Patent Office in
the UNITED STATES and all FOREIGN
COUNTRIES promptly and carefully pros
etated. Upon receipt of model or sketch or
photograph of invention with description,
viii advise as To patentability free Of charge
Main offices directly across from the y. s
Patent Office, and attention is specially called
10 my perfect and long established facilities
for the most vigorous and successful prose-
cuton of applications for patent and for
tending to all business entrusted to my care
in the shortest possible time. Rejected cases
specially. FEES MODERATE and exclu-
sive attention given to patent business Book
of information and advice, and special refer
onces, sent without charge upon request.
J. r. LlTTELL,
Attorney and Councillor in Patent Causes
Washington, D, G.,
Opposite U. s. Patent Office
(Ndati0n this Papsr.)
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Western Maryland Railroad.

Ea:s,;r1sEs53 3ssass =sa5sa
Cchedule In effec, June 90, 1883.
TRAINS GOING WEST
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-08-25

Leave Rocky Ridge tor Emmitsburg at
& &c and 10 40 m, aud 81 and Sc p nj,
Leave Edgemont for Waynesbolo and
Chambersburg at 706 and II 45 IN, and
for Shippensburg at 35 pm.
Leaye Hagerstown for Cherry Kun and all
points on Potomac Valley Railroad at O6
4 m and 70 20 and 10pm.
Leave Brucevlle tor Frederick at 3S, . 50
aud 10 40 a IN and 8 81 and 30 p NJ, and for
Littlestown. Taueytown, Wrightsvlle and
Columbia at 9 AZ a m and 345 M.
Daily-al other daily except Sunday.
t6,ops to land Passengers from Baltimore.
I'M. Hoop. B II. GRIswoLD.
Genl, Manager. Genl, Passenger, Agen
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-09
Good Times in Montana.

Chinook, Mont, June S.-The busi-
ness outlook in Montana has not been
brighter for years. The past winter
was not severe one, and stock losses
on the range were exceptionally light.
Sheep men are in high spirits over the
prospects of good prices for wool and
mutton, but no more so than the cattle
men, for whom values average higher
than for twelve years. The spring
rains have been abundant and stock is,
revealing in high grass. Sheep are be-
ing rounded up preparatory to shear
ing. 1t is expected that this station
will ship at least 100000 pounds, TAX
ing second place on the Great North
ern in this state as wool shipper. Our
farmers are sowing a larger acreage
of barley this spring than ever before.
Montana barley is a mailing variety,
and in high favor in the East and even
in Europe. New settlers are coming in,
and Milk River valley expects 1898 to
be banner year in it's history. The
people in the valley feel under obliga-
tons to the railway company for send
ing bulletins Of the most important
war news.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-09
THE MARKETS
Latest Quotations From Grain and
Live Stock Con tor. t.gf

Latest Quotations From Grain and
Live Stock Centers.
st. Paul, June 8. Wheat - No. /
Northern, $1.2S@1.31; No. 2 Northern,
$1.21@1.24. Corn-No. 3 yellow, SO 1-2
@34c; No. 3, 80 1-2@33c. oats-No. 8
white, 29G29 1-2c; No. 8, 28@28 3-4c.
Barley and Rye-Sample barley, $40
4Oc; No. 2 rye, 45Mi5c; No. 3 rye, 400
44c. Seeds = No. / flax, $1.16@1.17;
timothy, $1.1oG11. 35; red clover,
$3@3.60. Ground Feed and Millsturs
No. l feed. S14.75@15; coarse corn
meal, $13.50@13.75; bran. in bulk,
$l1.25Q11.75; shorts, in bulk, $11.25@
11.75.
Duluth, Mimi, June 8. = Wheat =
Cash, No. 1 hard, $1.29; No. 1 North
ern, 20; No. Northern, $1.1S; No.
spring, $1OS; to arrive, $1.3O; No. /
Northern, $1.30; July, No. l hard,
$1.31; September, No. 1 hard, roc; No.
1 Northern. 78c. Oats, 20 1927 1-2c;
rye, to arrive, 4Sc; barley, to arrive,
80 Lee; flax, cash, $1.16. "a. e.
Milwaukee, Wis, June 8. = Flour is
steady. Wheat weak; No. / Northern,
$1.15; No. 2 Northern, $1.13; July,
$1.15. Oats lower at 27@29 lac. Rye
lower; No. 1, 4Sc. Barley dull; No. 2,
45c; sample, 34@45c 80 ---.2
Minneapolis, June 8.-Wheat - July
opened at $1.33 and closed at $1.33;
September opened at 7734c and
closed at TIC. On, track-No. 1 hard,
$1.32 Sd; No. Northern, $1.31 81; No.
Northern, $1.22 34.
Chicago, June 8. - Wheat = Cash,
No. red, $1.O9; No. red, 9O@95c; No.
hard, 81; No. 3 hard, 95c; No. 2
spring, $1@1.05; No. 3 spring, 95c@
$1.1O; No. 1 Northern, spring, $1.1O@
LIP; No. 2 corn, 32c; No. corn,
81 1-2c; No. 2 oats, % 1-2c; No. 3 oats,
25c.
Chicago, June 8. Hogs - Light,
$3.S5M4.2O; mixed, $4@4.25; heavy,
$3.95@4.35; rough, $3.95@4.O5. Cattle
Beeves, $4@5.25; COWS and heifers,
$2.40@4.65; Texas steers, $3.75@.4O;
stockers and feeders, $4@5. Sheep
Natives, $3.4O@4.65; Westerns, $4.1N@
400; lambs, $4.25@6.25.
South st. Paul, June 8. - Hogs -
$35O@4.O5. Cattle - Cows, $3@3.8O;
steers, $4@4.55; stockers, $3.75@.25;
bulls, 81; calves. $4.75.
Sioux City, Iowa, June 8. - Hogs -
$4@4.1O. Cattle-Canners, $2.4O; cows,
1915; heifers, $41O@4.6O; bulls, $3.15
a; stockers, 81; yearlings, $4@5.42;
calves, $4.S5@5.5O. Sheep, $4,000. 80.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-09
WORK OF CONGRESS

Washington, June 2 Marked prog
ress was made by the senate toward
the final disposition of the war reve-
nue. measure. The committee amend
ments on nearly sixty pages Of the
bill were passed and the senate nearly
reached the principal questions at is
sue between the contracting parties.
These remaining questions have al
ready been discussed pretty thorough
~ and, aside from a few set speeches
yet to be delivered, will not arouse
probably more than desultory debate.
The interest Of the session centered on
the amendment of Mr.. German levy
ing tax Of one-quarter of 1 per cent
upon tue gross receipts of all corpora
lions doing business exceeding $780,
600 year. By direct vote upon it
the amendment was reected-27 to "a.
Mr.. Pettigrew Of South Dakota offered
the German amendment with the
clause containing the $25O,OOO exemp-
ton stricken out,
But 1t Was Defeated,
by vote of IS to 81. Mr. White of
California then proposed the German
amendment so modified that it levies
a tax Of one-quarter of per cent upon
ing of sugar or petroleum. The SEN
ator explained that he desired to see
q tax levied on the American sugar
trust and Standard Oil company. The
amendment prevailed by vote of 33
to 2G. It was supported by % Demo-
Gratis, Republicans, 5 Populists and
silver Republicans, and opposed by "a
Republicans and 2 Democrats.
Speeches were made by Mr.. Chandler,
Mr.. Hoar and Mr.. Bate. Mr.. Chandler
devoted almost his entire time to dis
cussion Of the financial question, advo-
eating the issue of bonds and the coin
age of the silver seigniorage, and op-
posing the issue Of legal tender notes.
Mr.. Hoar attacked some of the state
ments made by Mr.. Chandler Mr..
Bate dealt with the general provisions
Of the bill from a Democratic stand
point.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-09
ANOTHER FOR DEWEY.
Monitor Monadnock Ordered to S.

Monitor Monadnock Ordered to Sail
for Manila as Soon ms Possible.
Washington, June S.-The navy de-
partment has given orders that the
double turretted monitor Monadnock,
now at Mare Island, Cal, should be
ready to sail for Manila within ten
days, and the necessary orders were
hurriedly telegraphed. The navy de-
partment will Immediately porcure
another merchant ship to accompany
the Monadnock on her 6,OOO-mile voy-'
age. The Monadnock is most power.
full double turreted monitor, with twin
screws and 5000 horsepower engines.
She is easily able to make - 1-2 knots
an hour. With the two monitors, the
Monterey and Monadnock, Admiral
Dewey will be fully able to take care
of himself even should the much
talked-of Cadiz fleet undertake to at
tack him in Manila harbor.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-09
OFFICERS ARE MAD.
Object to the Statements Sent Out
From ChickaInauga.


Chickamauga, June S.-The officers
at Camp Thomas have been greatly an
noyed by the misleading and utterly
false reports being sent out from this
point by special correspondents touch
ing the healthfulness of the camp. Out
Of the $4,000 men now in the army
here there are now a half dozen serious
cases of sickness and the men are now
getting the regular allowances of every
kind Of food and in abundance. Men
are not getting Delmonico meats, but
they are getting the best and freshest
soldiers diet to be had. The commits
sary in charge of the department of
subsistence in Chattanooga also has
been annoyed by the false statements
sent abroad that the department has
been unable to secure storage sufficient
for the supplies that is the reason the
men are mot being properly fed"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-09

Washington, June 9-After lot of
conflicting rumors of naval engage
ments, the landing Of troops and such
matters at the navy department there
came near the close of the day one i'm
portant bit of news embodied in a re-
port from Admiral Dewey of imDor-
tant successes achieved by the insur-
gents at Manila. The officials have
been more anxious than they cared to
betray as to Admiral Dewey's condi-
ton. They were not seriously appre-
hensive Of personal danger to the fleet,
but an impression was gaining ground
that the admiral had not maintained
the same measures Of success in his
operations in Manila bay that reward
ed his first effort. Now the report re-
rceived goes to show that his plans are
working out admirably, that he has
succeeded in placing upon the insur-
gents the burden of conducting mill
tary operations against the ,Spaniards,
while he himself is lying in enforced
idleness awaiting the
AIriya al of Troops,
and that he has succeeded in prevent
ing the corruption Of the insurgent
leaders by the Spaniards, which ap-
peared at one time to be threatening.
There is some speculation here by
anxious minds as to how the insur-
gents will treat the prisoners they
have taken, who are more numerous, it
is said, than all the captures made by
the Cuban insurgents since their war
began. 1t was reported by cable soon
after he secured the cooperation of the
insurgent chief Aguinaldo, that Ad-
miral Dewey would see to it that the
insurgents observed the rules of civ
ilized warfare. This caution was
made necessary by the terrible tales
that had been circulated of the bar
barous treatment of prisoners captured
by the insurgents. 1t is sincerely
hoped that Aguinaldo will see to it
that this agreement is observed in the
case of the 1900 prisoners he now
holds, for it is believed in official cir
cles that the nations of the civilized
world will hold the United States
morally responsible for
'E Any, Great Excesses7 eE-.er@e.
that may be committed in the Philip
pines as a result of our action there
The navy department officials declare
that Dewey is not responsible for the
safekeeping and maintenance of these
prisoners, which is most unfortunate
considering the limited resources of
the admiral in the matter of provis.
ions. 1t was stated at several of the
foreign embassies and legations that
there was no warrant for the pub
lished reports that the foreign military
and naval attaches were making un-
favorable reports to their home Offices
on the American army and navy, par
ticularly the former. It is said these
foreign officers know from experience
the difficulties attending the equipment
of raw leries and they give generous
recognition to the manner in which
100000 men have been assembled,
armed and equipped. The foreign ex-
perts say that more or less confusion
is unavoidable in such a gigantic un-
dertaking, and military science recog.
:nizes this confusion as inseparable to
the assembling of large volunteer
force.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-09
Take the Horns In Time.

Hornless cattle are the desideratum
IN most localities. There may be pos
sible exceptions in localities where the
animals actually need their horns to
project their young and themselves
against wolves and like animals, but
happily many OF our states are now free
from pests Of that character. The horn
Is relic of ages when the COW did not
nave man for a protector. Man has no
use TOT It. Every few weeks we hear
a horrible story of some person being
eofed TO death. What farmer has not
seen even mild-tempered cows attack
otner COWS furiously with their horns,
sometimes inflicting damage that is not
easily remedied? The horn is use
less and a dangerous weapon for her
masters to leave in possession of the
COW. Most OF our farmers realize this,
OUT consider it too much trouble for
tnem 70 nave their cattle dehorned. In
some cases there is a sentiment about
innlctlng pain on the animals, though
IL IS probable that the pain of dehorn-
ing Is not greater than the pain to the
human being in having tooth drawn.
however this may be, we need pnly
norns and the pain to the animals Of
uenornlng. Caustic potash If applied
at the proper time, does the work to
perfection with little or NO pain. The
little knob OF horn starts at first from
semi-soft material which may be
called the matrix, or mother of the
take the horns in time to avoid both the
norm. Apply potash to this and it be-
comes impotent. The process is ar
rested forever and the calf grows up
hornless. Such animals are easier han
died, and even if they attack one, can
90 infinitely less damage than can ami
mails on which the horns have been left
to grow. Take the horns in time and
save trouble.
Inc New Hampshire experiment sta
ton gives the following method of ap-
plying the potash: 1.-THE hair should be
cut away from the young horn as thor
oughly as possible so that the potash
may come in intimate contact with the
parts to be treated. The oily secretion
should be removed from the parts to be
touched with the potash, by wiping
carefully WITH RS q sponge Tgois:
tened with soap suds, or water contain
Ing little ammonia. Parts not to be
touched should not be moistened. The
SUCK OF potash is rolled up in a piece
OF paper so as to leave one end exposed.
The exposed end is dipped in water to
moisten it and then rubbed on the but
ton or embryo horn until the skin be-
gins to start, care being taken that the
whole of the button and the border or
matrix is included in the treatment. In
young calves few days old surface
half an inch or little more in dame
ter will cover these parts. Caustic pot
ash, or caustic soda, which answers as
well, can be obtained at almost any
drug store. When not in use it should
be kept in closely-stoppered vial, one
with rubber stopper preferred, or it
will liquefy. After the calf is two or
three days old the sooner the potash is
applied the better. 3.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-09
CAVITE INSURGENTS.
They Are Operating Actively
Against the Spaniards.

They Are Operating Actively
Against the Spaniards.
Washington, June S.-The navy de-
partment posted the following bulle-
tin:
Admiral Dewey reports that the in
surgents have been actively engaged
within the province of Cavite during
the past week. They have won several
victories, taken prisoner about 1900
men and fifty officers of the Spanish
troops, not native. The arsenal of
Cavite has been prepared for the occu-
patton of the United States troops
upon their arrival on transports.
Admiral Sampson is engaged in ar
ranging with Admiral Cervera for the
exchange Of Naval Constructor Hob
son and the men now with him at
Santiago, for some officers and men
held prisoners by the United States at
Fort Mcpherson"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-09
FItZ VIII Really EIGHT.

New York, June S.-The Press says:
Bob Fitzsimmons has promised to meet
Kid Mccoy in the ring in a bout for
the championship Of the world. Mutual
friends brought the big pugilists tcA
gether in the hotel Bartholdi last night
and there the man VINO defeated Cor
bett promised to give the new aspirant
for heavy weight honors a chance to
prove his worth. ~ - t--.-.s.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-09
Merritt Trains Them

San Francisco, June 7.-Gen. Merritt
has issued orders directing Company
T. of the Washington volunteer regi-
ment to go to Angel island, for gar
rison duty. 1t is only a temporary as
signment as the company has been
promised it will be allowed to go to
Manila in case it's regiment is ordered
to that place. ~, b..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-09
Succeeded at Last.

Gaylord, Mimi, June S.-The body Of
Henry Becker was found hanging by
a cord in his sons house where he
made his home. He was Lightweight
years of age and had made one or two
previous attempts to end his days with
out success
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-09
Staples Suffered,

disastrous rain and hailstorm that this
section has ever known occurred last
week, destroying the grain in this
vicinity. The Northern Pacific had
three washouts and all passenger
trains We're delayed here.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-09
Town Almost Wiped Ont

Gallipolis, Ohio, June S-The villages
of Crown Point, twenty miles below
here was nearly wiped out by fire
which originated from defective f1ue
in a tenement house, the occupants of
who barely escaped with their lives.
The fire ragged all day in spite of the
efforts of the residents who formed q
bucket brigade and worked until many
fell exhausted.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-09
Moisture Enough for the Presen,

Fairmont, Mimi, June S.-The crop
outlook is even now about perfect, but
fears are entertained Of more rain.
which would be decidedly injurious.
An enormous quantity of water has
fallen this spring, but thus far it has
been taken care of.
Park Rapids, Mimi, June Heavy
rains of the past few days have given
this section a much needed supply Of
moisture and placed the crops in a
condition to yield immensely If suffi-
cient moisture is secured later.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-09
Chinese Missions

Red Wing, Mimi, June S-The great
er part Of the forenoon session Of the
Hague's synod conference was devoted
to an address by Missionary Nelson,
from China, who gave a graphic ac-
count of missionary work in the ORR
ent
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-09
Arrested ms a Spy,

Reading, Pa, June S.-Advices re-
ceived by friends Of J. II. Edwards,
secretary of the Young Mans Christian
association of this city, who went to
Cuba last March say that he has been
arrested as spy and has gone insane.
No other details have been received.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-09
with Her Carriers.

Viroqua, Wis, June S.--Mrs. Martin
son, aged fifty years, committed sui
eide by hanging herself with her gar
tiers. She was in the second story
of her residence. This was the fourth
attempt she has made to take her life.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-09
IRISH RIOTS

Accompanying a Celebration of the
17eS Revolution in Belfast
Belfast, Ireland, June S.-Great ex-
element has been caused here by a
nationalist demonstration in honor of
the revolution of 1893. Several col
lisions have occurred between the
demonstrators and the opposing
crowd. Stones were thrown and sew
eral arrests were made.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-09
Enidemic nf Mentnn1ti.

- EUuemfC OF MentnG1ffs.
Park Rapids, Mimi, June San cpl
demic Of spinal menengitis is raging
here, principally among the children,
but it reaches some older ones. Several
deaths have been caused by it.