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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-01-13

"HC(lO" Cricd Stdnlrood. "Thuts the
trOub(C OutSidC7'
"Montcastle and will go down and
look around if you will remain here
For n moment 10 one spoke ns they
all followed Stanwood out into tho yard
through the door by which Montcastle
and Miss Benton had just entered.
Come on, Montcastle," proposed
Stanwood I'VE might as we'll invcsti-
gate and have done with it. "
"Oh, no; don't leave us!" cried Miss
Benton, leaning on Miss Hastings. II
am afraid l am going to faint Some
thing has happened. "
A window sash was raised in Ralph
Benton 8 room up stairs, and he looked
out.
What's tho matter down therc?" he
asked.
"Oh, brother, something must have
happened in the garden" replied Miss
Benton. Agnes heard the report Of
revolver.
"Agnes-Miss Hastings must have
made mistake" said tho young man
slowly. "When did you hear it?'
About an hour ago., replied Miss
Hastings. Sho was wondering why his
voice sounded SO strange to her.
wake papa" Alice Benton called
up to him, land come down. The gen
tlemen are going to search the grounds
Oh, ! wish we didn't live so far out
haven't seen policeman near hero III
month.
The window sash fell with crash.
Ralph Benton had disappeared.
Your father" Miss Hastings ex-
planned TO her friend, "went down the
back stairs just before heard tho re-
port He has not returned, and that ia
tho reason became so anxious.
About an hour ago, did you say?"
asked Alice Benton.
II think it was about that time.
Miss Benton looked at MontcaStle.
did you see hiin?" she asked. Il
thought perhaps"-
1.-The governor is not in his room or
in the laboratory Ralph interrupted
as he came across the veranda. He wore
light overcoat with upturned collar,
and the rest of his attire bore evidence
of his having hastily dressed.
Miss Hastings thinks the report
came from the direction of tho north
walk" said Stanwood "It Is no use
looking elsewhere just now. Come on,
Benton. Leave Montcastle with the
ladies'
The last words came from the speaker
after he had disappeared in the shrub
berry among the shadows Of the tall
trees.
Ralph made q step or two i'll the same
direction. Then he seemed to change his
mind and instead walked down to the
fountain in the center of the grounds.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-01-13

Leave Rocky Ridge tor Emmi'sburs at
8 as and 10 40 a M, and 3 81 and SO p NJ
Leave Edgemont for Waynesbolo, Cham
bersburg Shippensburg, and intermediate sta
tlonsat 7 0S and II As m and 35 p M.
Lesye Hsgerstown for Cherry Run and all
points on Potomac Valley Railroad at 10
aim and rs and 8 10 pm.
Leave Bruceyllle tor Frederick at 8 3s, 81 81
and 10 40 M and 5 80 and 25 p IN, and for
Littlestown, Tancytown, Wrighlsv!le and
Columbia at 8 AZ IN and As m
Daily-aIl other daily except Sunday.
tS,ops to land Passengers from Baltimore
~ Hoop. b ii. GRIswoLD.
cenl, Manager Gcnl, Passenger Agen
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-01-13

"Oh, It's gau, ch2 WHAT'S APP"
tracks along the fence which curved to-
ward the house near the center walk
II can see that by the way the horses
hoofs were turned. The driver came in
on the grass and went out on it to avoid
making any more sound than was neces-
gary"
"Iou think so?' said the doctor i'll
wonder.
YES" Hendricks returned. You
zee, fresh sand has been put on the
drive and cab wheels would make a
crunching sound ON it
That's fact, at any rate, replied
the doctor.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14
HOW DO YOU WALK?

Obstinacy is indicated by the slow
heavy and flat-footed style of walking
while miserliness may be suspected
from short, nervous and anxious foot.
steps.
Turned-in toes generally character.
ize the absent-minded and a stoop the
studious and deeply reflective, whose
thoughts are anywhere rather than
with themselves.
Sly, cunning people walk with II
poiseless, even and stealthy tread, re.
sembling that of cat. A proud per-
son generally takes even steps, holds
the figure upright and the head a lit
tie back, and turns the toes well out.
A gay and volatile person trips light
ly and easily, in sympathy with his or
her nature. Character is shown by all
sorts of oddities in gait, but for grace
and elegance no civilians walk will
hear comparison with that of the man
who has received military training.
No two people walk exactly alike,
and the student of character finds al
much to interest him in the way people
walk as in any popularity they may
have of feature. Quick steps denote
agitation: slow steps, eithe. long or
short, suggest gentle or contera-
alive turn of mind.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14
Horse Swallowed a Whip.

That a stout buggy whip, four feet
and Il half long, could remain in a
horses stomach over two years, and
the horse survive, seems impossible,
but just this thing happened to val
liable animal owned by Allen D. Eakle,
near Carbondale, ILL.,, which died few
days ago. veterinarian held post
mortem examination as to what caus-
ed the horses death, and whip was
found protruding from the stomach.
Mr.. Eakle, in October. 1895, used six
foot buggy whip to punch an obstruc-
ton down the horses throat, putting
a horseshoe in the animals mouth to
keep 1t open. The horseshoe fell out
and the horse bit off the whip, swal-
lowing the long end with no bad eff
fects until short time ago, when the
beast sickened and died. After swal-
lowing the whip the horse worked ev-
cry day and ate three meals a day.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14
cANADA's MOCK PARLIAMENT.
Not Dead, but Sleeping. Is This Inter-
esting Debating Society.

Not Dead, but Sleeping, Is This Inter-
esting Debating Society.
One of the members of the late mock
parliament, who has for many years
taken lively interest in its welfare,
takes exception to the report that the
organization is dead, says the Montreal
Star. The Montreal Parliamentary
Debating Society is not dead, he
claims, but sleeping for a time. A
state of similar inactivity came over
it some four or five years ago, when
its sessions were suspended for cou-
pie of years. This. however, did not
prevent its springing forth with re-
newed usefulness when the demand for
its opportunities was felt. Unlike
most debating societies the mock par
Lament has had singularly well-con-
tinued existence for nearly fourteen
years. OF late, however, there has
been a good deal of apathy in the pub
lie mind regarding its proceedings and
it was deemed well that meanwhile it
should bide its time. Moreover. the
alleged obsequies were not SO lacking
in mourners as would appear. Rather
more than twenty supporters gathered
recently and it was an open question
for some time whether the society
should not go on with its good works.
Probably the real danger was the
confessed inability of the speak
er, the energetic secretary and
the leader of the government
party to give the society as much
tofore. The question of continuing,
however, was well discussed and 1t
may be safely assumed that at no dis
tant time the mock parliament will
again be found training young citi-
zens in the knowledge and power OF
dealing with public questions.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14
Lord of MiBrule,

During the reign of Henry VIII. and
occasionally since, Lord Of Misrule'
was appointed to direct the amuse-
ments of the English court during the
holidays. He presided over the fes-
tivities, prepared the games, directed
the sports and saw tina: the court was
kept properly amused during Christ
mas week. The Office was considered
highly honorable, and the Lord Of
Misrule" was generally some wealthy
nobleman, who was willing to spend
money lavishly in promoting the games
of the court. 1t is Of record that dur
ing the reign of Elizabeth, Essex, is
Lord of Misrule," spent in one Christ
mas season $4,000 of his own money
on the court games.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14
aenteel Poverty In Washington.

II never saw so much genteel pow
erty before rs exists in Washington,
d. Co." writes Cabinet members wife
In the January Ladies' Home Journal.
"You have no idea how many of these
department clerks tremble in their
boots for fear of losing their positions
with change of administration and
enforcement of the civil service rules.
The departments unfit both men and
women for any other occupation. You
would be surprised to know how many
of the fashionable society men are de-
partment clerks Some of the most at
tractive among them get majority of
their meals out of society. They rent
a room for small amount, and dine
out every night. frequently getting n
lunch or breakfast from n friend. In
return. they make it their business to
be entertaining and always in n good
humor, ready to be of service and to
initiate new people into the etiquette
of the place"
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14

She was much frightened but noticed that
in intervals in which her stomach did not
annoy her, her hearts action became nor
NAL. Reasoning correctly that her diges-
tion was alone at fault She procured the
proper medicine to treat that trouble and
with immediate good results. Her appetite
came back, the choking spells became less
frequent and finally ceased. Her weight,
which had been greatly reduced was re-
stored and she now weighs more than for
years. Her blood soon became pure and
her cheeks rosy.
The case is of general interest because
the disease is n very common one. That
others may know the means of cure we
give the name of the medicine used-Dr.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. These
pills contain all the elements necessary to
give new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14
A LIVING MANS FUNERAL.
1t Was Not Mock Anair-rhe Crowd
Seemed SerLous,

1t Was Not Mock Anair-rhe Crowd
Seemed Serious.
The widely advertised funeral aer-
vices over the Rev. Frank Wiseman.
who conceived the idea of hearing n
funeral sermon about himself preach
ed, took place one day recently in the
little church at Vadis. Lewis county,
says a Parkersburg (W. Va) CORE
spondent of the Baltimore Sun. 1t
was scarcely daylight before the val
ley began filling up with vehicles of
every variety, all headed toward the
village, and by 1890, the time set for
the beginning of the service, it was
not possible for a conveyance to get
within quarter of mile of the
church. When the Rev. Mr.. Ireland
who had been chosen by Mr.. Wiseman
to oftciate, stepped into the pulpit the
building was crowded to its utmost
capacity and the grounds surrounding
1t were filled with throng of people
eager to take part in the strange cere-
monies. After the funeral address Mr..
W1seman and his family and friends
stepped behind the altar-rail and be-
gan shouting and praising God. the
congregation in the meanwhile pass
ing around the side aisle of the church
and as they filed past the altar shak-
ing hands with Mr.. Wiseman After
an address by the Rev. Mr.. Doyle, dur
Ing which he admonished Mr.. Wiseman
to live better life than ever before
because his funeral had now taken
place and the world would watch him
the more closely. the vast congrega-
tion slowly dispersed. The affair was
the more curious for the reason that
those taking part in it did not seem
to consider it mock funeral, but all
entered into the services in the most
earnest manner, there being no un-
seemly conduct or bosterousness even
among the large crowd who did not
gain admission to the chapel. AS those
who attended slowly drove to their
homes they did SO in a manner that
indicated they felt that they had been
in attendance to the funeral Of one OF
their most respected neighbors.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14

OF all the evils that attack children
scarcely any other is more dreaded than
Group. II so often comes in the night.
The danger is so great. The climax Is so
sudden. It is no wonder that Mrs. W. J.
Dickson (better known under her pen
name Of "Stauford Eveleth,'o calls II "the
terror of mothers" Nor is II any wonde,
that she writes in terms of praise and
gratitude for the relief which she has
found both from her own an1ieties. and
for her children's ailments In DR.. ]. c.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
"Memory does not recall the time when
DR.. Ayers Cherry Pectoral was not used IN
our family, for throat and lung troubles
That terror of mothers-the startling
erouPy eough.neyeI alarmed me, 40 long
In the house to supplement the hot-water
bath. when suffering with whooPins
cough. In its worst form, and articulation
was impossible on account of the choking
my children would point and gesticuintss s
taught them that relief was in It's con
tents."-Mrs. ". J. DICKSON stanford
Eveleth"). author of Romance OF the
Provinces" Truro, N. s.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14
TO SELL FOOD chEAPLY.
Chicago Salvation Army Has Goo

Plan.
Within the next few days the Saliva
tion Army expects to have in operation
the cheapest tirst-class restaurant In
Chicago. The new establishment is not
intended to return pecuniary profit to
It's managers. 1t will be located prob
ably in Chinatown, across the street
from the army's shelter, at 263 Clark
street, and although it will be within
easy reach of the Cclestials of the
neighborhood, there is no Intention on
the part of the managers to deal too
extensively in birds nest soup and
chop suey.
While it is not expected that the res
taurant will be entirely self-sustninng
it is thought that by making very
small charge for the things to eat and
drink considerable nclp will result
toward keeping the place open. The
Salvation Army will not offer any spe-
cial inducements to people of wealth
to eat at its restaurant but will be
glad to accept some of their money to-
ward making things as comfortable as
possible for the suffering poor of the
city.
The army is preparing to make nn ap-
peal to the people of Chicago for aid
for the suffering. Letters will be sent
to the merchants, requesting them to
donate literally from their wares. The
success of the restaurant will depend
largely upon the muniticencc of the
groccrs, butchers and bakers. A large
cupful of steaming hot coffee-with or
without sugnr-can be had at the new
restaurant, according to the plan, for n
penny. Rolls will cost another penny.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14
"THAT TERROR of MOTHERS" :"
How it was overcome by a
Nova SCOtian mother
Who is we'll known as an author.

c.J woodbridge. wortham, Tex, writesi
"one of my children had Group. one
night / was startled by the childs hard
breathing, and on going to It found 1t
strangling. It had nearly ceased to breathe.
Having a part of bottle of DR.. Ayers
Cherry Pectoral in the house. l gave the
child three doses, at short intervals, and
anxiousiy waited results. From the mo-
ment the Pectoral was given the child's
breathing grew easier, and in .hort time me
urally. The child Is alive and well today.
and 1 do not hesitate to say that Ayers
Cherry Pectoral saved It's life."-C. J.
WooLDRIpoE. Wortham. Tex.
These statements make argument In
favor OF this remedy unnecessary. II Is
. family medicine that no home should be
without 1t is Just as effcacious in bron;
chitis, asthma, whooping cough: and All
other varieties of coughs, as it is in Group.
To put 1t within eveIyone's reach, Or.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral Is now put up IN
half size bottles, at half price-So gents:
Send for Ayers curebook ureel and read
of other cures effected by DR.. Ayers
cherry Pectoral. Address the J. c. Aver
Co., Lowell, Mass.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14
s,nda, Concerts In Lo,ao,

Sunday concerts in London, where
only sacred or classical music is per-
mitted, are growing in popularity. The
aggregate attendance sometimes
reaches 10000. At most of them the
price of reserved seats begins at 6
pence or IL cents, and the best prices
are 50 cents.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14
Yours respectfully.
VryNR -y-v
nannnnces nII ReIIRians,

One of the most remarkable wills
ever filed in the office of the surrogate
of New York is that of Henry More
house Taber. In spite of the fact that
Mr.. Taber was president and treasurer
of the board of trustees of the First
Presbyterian Church, in the opening
clause of his will he denOunces all re-
ligion as sham and as having its origin
in superstition. lie requests that no
services be held over his body and that
1t be cremated. Mr.. Tnber died Christ
mas eve, at the age of 73 years.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14
"A Pension Freak .

In connection with the agitation for pen.
sion reform the experience of Henry q. Bel
Of Illinois, deputy commissioner of pensions
during the last administration, Is revived.
poIntmcnt of Mr. Bell he addressed letter
TO the commissioner stating that after care
full reflection he had concluded that he
n pension of $40 Il month. which had been
granted him for n total disability, there,
fore he returned his certificate and asked
that his name he stricken from the roll His
request was complied with. Mr.. Bell got I.
for his honesty and PATRIOTISM and for four
years thereafter was able to draw 4 salary
OF $500 IL month deputy commissioner.
Mckinley last spring. Mr.. Bell had n re.
lapse. and became again totally disabled.
whercupon lie took steps not only to have
his name restored to the pension rolls, but
drew in lump back pension, Of Sl2 for
in Office -$576.-Chicago Record.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14
Bsw.r. of Ointment. for C..arrh rhA.
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
Of smell and completely deranYe the
whole system when entering 1t through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrp-
tions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do Is tenfold to tho
Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by
F, ]. Cheney & Co. Toledo. o., contains
no mercury and Is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine
ledo Ohio. by f. ]. Cheney & Co. Tes-
timonials free Sold by Druggists, price
75c per bottle.
unll,a Ea mIlY Pills are the beat.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14
All Ho Desired,

do you want shirt that opens in
the front, or one that opens in the
bock?" asked the shopman. Don't
keer where it opens" answered Uncle
Silas, $50 that it's got an opening at
the top and another at the bottom"
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14
Kllta for n Highland Regiment.

Kills will henceforth be worn in.
stead of the trews by the Seaforth
hishlanders, the vote in the regiment
being overwhelmingly in favor of the
change.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty withoutit. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic cleans your blood and keeps 1t clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
purities from the body. Begin to-day TO
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, ,blackheads,
and tn at sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets, beauty for ten cents. All drug
eists satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, 25c, boc.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14
BAD DIGESTION. BAD HEART.

Poor digestion often causes irregularity
OF the hearts action. This irregulerity
may be mistaken for real, organic heart
disease. The symptoms are much the same.
There is howevera vast difference between
the two: organic heart disease Is often in
durable; apparent heart disease is durable
If good digestion be restored.
case in point is quoted from the Ne,p
som, Viewpoint. Ind. n woman forty three
years old, had suffered for four years with
distressing stomach trouble, The gases
generated by the indigestion pressed on the
heart and caused an irregularity of its ac-
md heart, and was subject to frequent and
severe choking spells which were most
severe at night Doctors were tried in
vain; the patient became worse, despond-
ent, and feared impending death.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14
Fur of tho Polar Fox.

The summer coat of the Polar fox is
dark, almost black. In winter it is
so white that the animal can hardly
be seen as 1t runs over the snow.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14
ore.ce Going to the Play Again.

Athens has just witnessed the first
theatrical performance given since the
outbreak of the war with Turkey, and
theaters throughout the rest of Greece
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14

The great gold mine located under the
town of Balarat, Australia. reputed to
be the richest In the world. has yielded
$3.50 600 900 worth OF gold since it was
opened, thirty years ago
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14
STILL THERE is MONEY IN IT.

Carl Vollen sold $3.50 of Salzer's Cab
bage. Labor, seed, rent and all did not
cost him $50, profit $500. You can beat
that and make lots Of money on Early
Radishes, Peas, Lettuce, Mushrooms,
Onions, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes. Pota-
toes, etc. Salzer warrants his seeds the
earliest in the world. Potatoes only
$150 per barrel. Millions Of Raspber-
ries, Cherries, Apples and small fruits.
Catalogue tells all about them.
Send this Notice with lac. Stamps TO
John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse.
Wis, and get free their big Plant and
Seed Catalogue and 10 packages vege-
table and flower seeds, novelties worth
table and flower novelties worth $1.Oo
wing.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14

We are asserting In the courts our right to the
exclusive use of the word ''CASTORIA," and
"PlTCHER'S CASTORIA," as our Trade Mark.
l. DR.. Samuel Pitcher, of Hyanuis. Mnssachu-
setts, was the originator of "PITCHER'S CAS-
TOR1A.' the same that has borne and does now
bear the fac-simile signature of CHAS. H.
FLETCHER on every wrapper. This is the
original PITCHERS CASTORIA" which has
been used in the homes of the mothers of
America for over thirty years. Look carefully
at the wrapper and see that it is the kind you
have always bought, and has the signature of
CHAS. II. FLETCHER on the Wrapper. No
one has authority from me to use my name
except The Centaur Company of which Chas-
II. Fletcher is President
March s, 1897. SAMUEL PITCHER. NJ D.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14

''You are II poet. hut why don't you get
your hair cutf' in the name of the Sacred
Nine. would you have me rob my children of
brcadT5
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14
re.,ruc.iy. storms Along the Coast.

Reports of maritime disasters along the
coust come in thick and fast. People who
..,,n down to the sea in ships" should hear In
Mind one thing In particular. namely. that II
is highly desirable TO take along supply OF
IIostetter's Stomach Filters as n remedy
for sca sickness. Nausea, nervousness and
Kidney trouble. all surcumh to its bcnehcent
;ipa speedy action.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14
rzaMEs,s AAxDy FEED COOKER.

We desire to call our readers atten-
ton to the Farmers Handy Feed
Cooker, which is sold at the low price
of $3.50 for so gallon capacity
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14

ASTHMA can be quickly cured by DR.. Taft's
AsthmRlene. All sufferers from this distressing
complaint should write to DR.. Taft Bros, Elm ST.,
Rochester NY. for sample bottle, sent RbsOl ut ely
free receipt of and address, They reliable
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14

FITS permanently trIci. -,uiits nervousness after
first days oi DR.. Kline Gront Nerve Rcstorcr.
Scnd Tor FREE LOO trial bottle and treatise
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14

s'When my wife gets n cold | can cure 1t
In day" ..What do You give herr" "Noth-
Ing; ] simply say If she Is well by night l
will take her to the theater."
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14

THE GRAND CENTRAL, Denver, l1th St,
near Union Depot newly furnished throughout.
Caters to Colorado business European plan Rooms
50c, 75c and 500 day. II. A, BEARD Manager.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14
lis Family Pills are the best.

"a man froze to death in Boston last
week" ''He must have made proposal of
to Wellesley girl"
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14
Star Tobacco is the lending brand Of
the world, because it is the best.

.'What do you do when you get drowsy In
the ofiice?" 81 never get drowsy In the of
lice: get drowsy in the evenings when my
wife reads to me-.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14

"What do you expect for Christmast
Gan my wife's folks"
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-14

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full OF life nerve and vigor. take No-To-
Bac, the wondcr-workcr that makes weak men
strong. All druggists SOC. or 81. Cure gunran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterlin. Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.