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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
Russian Etiquette.

If you invite a Russian to dinner,
make point of offering him before
he takes his seat at the table certain
hors deuvres, and above all do not
forget to accompany these with a
dram of spirits. The stronger the
latter the higher the Russian guest
will esteem his entertainer, who
must pour the cognac out himself,
not into a liquor glass, but into a
bordeaux glass, and it is indispensa-
BILE that he should drain the entire
bumper to the health of his guest be-
fore the latter has time to put his
glass to his lips. Each time you make
a speech at dinner, or at any repast,
be careful to have your glass filled to
the brim before you begin speaking,
and the moment you have concluded
your remarks drain your glass to the
very last drop at gulp, since that if
the slightest heeltap remains it means
in the eyes Of the Russians that your
remarks have been insincere. Petite
Republique Franchise.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
Reading Shakespeare.

If Mr.. Dana would sound the tocsin and tell
men and women of all grades Of life what
pleasure and profit they might secure by read
ing Shak espcare's plays, he would be a bene-
factor to his rsce.-M. P. II. in The Tribune.
Things that are better than pleas
ure, more valuable than profit, they
might thus secure. The soul would
be illuminated, the intellect broad
ened, the. spiritual nature exalted,
the affections refined, the life digni-
fed, the whole of the cherishable
powers of manhood or womanhood
inspired and augmented. The infu-
ence of Shakespeare's genius is emo
bling. It pervadeth one and COM
passeth all it dealeth with the visi-
bic world and the invisible, the right
and the wrong, the craft and the
stuff, the passions and the reason,
the images of form and their shad-
ows, the beautiful and the hateful,
the specters, the chimeras and what
ever else there be in SPACE, time or
fancy. We tell all men and women
that there is no other one like unto
Shakespeare. When he entereth the
mind and taketh possession of the
heart, there can be no place in the
thought or in the habit for aught
that is mean.-Charles A. Dana.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
London's Paupens and Criminals.

On Jan. 1, 1891, the paupers IN
London numbered 1854, and the
cost of pauperism was in 1Ss9-90,
O., 100000, the cost Of each pauper
being f21 les. Id.
The number of persons committed
for trial during 1ss9-9O was 1905,
while 1O9,74s were convicted sum.
marily. The habitual offenders
known to the police not committed
during the year numbered $500. The
total represents percentage of 81
to the whole population. The cost
of the police was 81, 799, 900, or Els
12s. Cd. per head of the incriminated
class. Industrial schools cost GEO..
652. Pail Mall Gazette.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
What Sleep Is Scientifically.

The great German scientist, Herr
Rosenbaum, says that the anemic
condition of the brain is due to an
excess Of water in the cells Of that
body-a sort of water on the brain.
Sleep, according to his theory, is es-
pecially a matter of nervous action
the fatigue of the nerve cells which
communicate with the heart and
bring about change In the circular
ton. The nervous cells are full Of
water when sleep comes on, which
during sleep passes into the venous
blood as waste, while the nerve cells
receive nourishment from fresh ar
terial blood. When the process is en-
tirely, over the sleeper awakes, unless
he is disturbed sooner.
According to Rosenbaum's theory,
sleep is not only healthy because Of
the rest it gives the entire body, but
actually invigorating in itself. Those
who have imagined that slumber was
simply quiet and rest for an over
worked and fatigued mind or body
will be surprised to learn that the
scientists are divided in opinion as to
whether it is pressure on the brain,
similar to vertigo and other attacks
which produce Inconsistencies, or q
mild form Of hydrocephalus. New
Orleans Times Democrat.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
The Irish Woman at the Bank.

An old woman of undeniable Celtic
origin entered down town savings
bank the other day and walked up to
the desk.
"Do you want to draw or deposits"
asked the gentlemanly clerk.
Nav, Oh doan't. Oi want ter put
some in, was the reply.
The clerk pushed up the book for
her signature, and indicating the
place said, Sign on this line,
please"
"Above it or below itl"
"Just above it."
me whole name2"
eyes"
Before Oh was married."
mo, just as it is now"
"Oi can't write. Boston Tran
script.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
Us RINGS.
mon Unlike Anything else In
Ar vVhnya Solar gystem.

mon Unlike Anything ELSE In
the Whole Solar System.
Every one who has given the least
attention possible to astronomical
curios knows that Saturn presents
phenomenon to which there is moth
ing analogous in the whole OF the
solar system--two broad, fiat and
very thin rings being his constant at
PENDANTS in his trips around the sun.
Calico first noticed popularity in
the appearance of this ringed planet,
which he said appeared like u large
body placed between two smaller
ones" Huygens first described the
rings and figured them for the bene-
fit of those not fortunate enough to
own telescope.
The breadth of these rings from the
outer diameter Of the larger ito the
inner edge Of the smaller has been
computed at $4,000 miles; total di.
ameter Of the outer ring, 167, 900
miles, and space of 10000 miles is
supposed to intervene between the
inner edge of the small ring and the
surface of the planet itself.
The composition of these rings, or,
rather, this system of rings-some
authors mention three and even four,
although l have mentioned but two
in the opening, which seems to be
the number accorded by the majority
of writers-is simply matter of con-
lecture. Some astronomers claim
that they are composed of material
similar to that of the planet itself,
while others are sure that they are
composed of numerous satellites
(moons) mingled with vaporous mat
ter travelling in planes"
Maxwell says, 'The rings must be
formed of separate particles moving
around the planet as independent
satellites. According to Otto Strive,
observations on the rings for period
over 200 years prove beyond a doubt
that they are widening, and that the
lower edge of the inner one is slowly
but certainly approaching the body
of the planets Louis Republic.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
Don't Stop Tobacco.
HOW TO CURE YOURSELF WHILE
USING 1T,

USING III.
The tobacco habit grows on man until
his nervous system is seriously affected, I'M
pairing health, comfort and happiness. To
uuit suddenly is too severe shock to the
system, M tobacco to an invetcratc user be-
comes a stimualt that hissystem continually
Graves. "Blco euro" is n scientific cure for
the tobacco habit. in all its forms, carefully
compounded after the formula Of an eminent
Berlin physician WHO has used it in lis pri.
vac Practice since 1872, without Il fiilulc-
1t is purely vegetable and guara tcc1 per,
f,cily harmless. You can use all the t"b .un
Won want while taking "Raco, euro. II will
notify You when to stop. We give N writ en-
guarantee to cure permanently any case with
three boxes, or refund the money with ten
per cent interest. "Bac0 euro" is not sub.
stitute, but scientific cure, that cures with,
out the aid of will power and with no incon-
venience. 1t leaves the system as pure and
free from nicotine as the day you took your
first chew or smoke.
CURED BY BAco- euro and GAINED 80 lbs
From hundreds of testimonials, the origl-
nails of which are on file and open to nspec-
ton, the following is presented:
CLAYTON, Nevada Co., Ark, Jan. 90, 1895.
Eureka Chemical g. Mfg. Co., La Crosse.
Wis-Gentlemen For forty years / used
tobacco in all its forms. For twenty five
years of that time was great sufferer from
general debility and heart disease. For fifteen
years tried to qui, but couldn't. l took
various remedies among Others" No 10 Bac,"
"The Indian Tobacco Antidnte," Double
Chloride ofGold," etc, etc, but none of them
did me the least bit of good, Finally, I
purchased box of your "Baco. euro" and it
has entirely cured me of the habit in all its
forms and have increased thirty pounds in
weight and am relieved from all the numerous
aches and pains of body and mind. ! could
write quire of paper upon my changed
feelings and condition.
Yours resp'y, P. H. MARBURY,
Pastor G. P. Church, Clayton, Ark.
Sold by all druggists at 81 copper box;three
boxes, go days trcatment) $2.50, and lron-c lad
guaranteed cure, or sent direct upon receipt
of price. Write for booklet and proofs.
Eureka Chemical & Mfg. Co., Lacrosse,
Wis. and Boston, Mass.
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Uurealized ADticipatlOns.

, That Long Islanders are not wholly
devoid of hunor, which has been
charged against them, is clearly
demonstrated by recent occurrence
at Riverheal, the Suffolk county
seat.
It seems that the local debating So
ciety had under consideration the
old topic, whether there Is greater
pleasure derived from anticipation
than fromrealizations' This weighty
subject was discussed at length and
was finally carried in favor of antici'
patton by heavy majority.
Now, it happens that a favorite
dish of Riverheaders is rabbit stew,
and that one of the losing faction,
Nate Downs, is esteemed as the best
concocter Of rabbit stew ON the east
ern end of Long Island.
Not long after the famous debate,
Nate invited the whole company to
visit his house and partake of the fa-
vorite dish. Anticipation ran high,
and at the appointed hour the club
assembled en- masse, but elias for re-
alization! there was no rabbit stew,
only the usual paraphernalia OF
serving it--dishes, knives, etc.
Nate had sought by this practical
method to force the society to recon
slider it's hasty decision and was en-
inently successful. The company
left, very angry, but with the settled
conviction that 30 far as rabbit stew
was concerned realization would be
more satisfactory than anticipation.
New York Herald.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
How to Get Warm.

1t may not be generally known
that when exposed to severe cold q
feeling of warmth is readily created
by repeatedly filing the lungs to
their utmost extent in the following
manner: Throw the shoulders well
back and hold head well up. In
fate the lungs slowly the air en-
te1ing entirely through the nose.
When the lungs are completely
filled, hold the breath for 10 seconds
or longer and then expel it quickly
through the mouth. After repeat
ing the exercise while one is chilly q
feeling of warmth will be felt over
the entire body, even in the feet and
hands. 1t is worth while practieing
this exercise many times each day
and especially when in the open air.
Medical Journal.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

It is strange thing that the ma
tional airs of great countries are
short, while those of little countries
are very long. For instance, God
Save the Queen" is II bars, the Rus
sian hymn 16 bars, and Hail, Colum-
bia, the foremost among the Ameri-
can airs, has Is bars. On the other
hand, Slams national hymn has 70
bars, that Of Uruguay 70, Chili's 46,
and so on. San Marine, the smallest
republic in the world, has the long
est national hymn. The national
hymn of China is so long that, when
people want to hear it, they have
to take half day off to be ablo to
listen to it's strains. London Million.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
Burial Armor and Shrouds.

The custom which still prevails Of
sewing up a corpse in flannel or1gi.
mated doubtless in the act Of parlia.
ment, 10 and 10 Charles II, which was
passed for the encouragement of the
wooden trade and required all bodies
to be buried in wooden shrouds. Two
amending statutes were passed-1676
and 16SO-requiring at the funeral an
affidavit to be delivered to the priest
stating that the requirements Of the
law had been carried out; otherwise
penalties were incurred. These acts
were repealed by "a George III, al
though long before that time the
penalties for noncompliance with
the law had ceased to he enforced.
During the operation of the acts for
burying in wooden the law was some.
times evaded by covering the corpse
with hay or flowers, notification Of
which is sometimes met with in the
parish registers.
Burial in armor was not at all un-
common in the middle ages, and was
considered most honorable form Of
burial. Sir Walter Scott in 1.-THE Lay
of the Last Minstrel" thus refers to it,
Seemd all on fire that chapel proud,
Where Roslin's chiefs uncof1nd lie.
Each baron for sable shroud
Sheathed In his iron panoply.
Westminster Gazette
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
THE LADIES' HOME JOUR-
NAL FOR 1897.

THR LADIES' HONE JoURNkI promises sss: u msns
sturdy: One series of papers alone would sell the
magazine that is, the three White House articles
which ex-Presiden Harrison is to write. No man has
ever done, what General Harrison will do in these
articles: show US what "A Day v it'll the President
at his Desk means in one article; in another tell Of
" , Social Life OF the President, and in third ar
ticlc describe " pstairs Life in the White House."
Each of the articles will be prousely illustrated. An
other series equally fascinating is the one called
treat Personal Eyents in which some Of the great.
est enthusasns whi>h have occurred in America will
be revived those wonderful times " hen Louis Kos
sHth rode up Broadway; when the young Prince of
Wales was here; when Jenny Lind sang in Castle
Garden; when Henry Ward Beccher electrified his
congregation by selling slaves in his pulpit; when
Grant went round the world; when Henry Clay babe
farewell to the senate; when John Wesley preached
in Georgia, of which SO few know. All these mem
orablc events and others will be vivdly recalled,
told more graphically than ever before and ustrat-
cd with pictures which have occupied twelve artists
over year. third series is unique and valuable
from the fact that it will give of ideas
for their homes 1t will reveal what there is Inside
of Hundred American Homes" and carefully re-
produce pictures Of ono hundred completely furnish
cd rooms in homes in this country from Maine 10
California, taste has gone farther than money
Two ne" 1,nartment writer's have also been ekcius-
lively engaged by the JOURNAL: Mrs. s. 7. Rore1,
who will hereafter have charge of the domestic de-
partner, ., and give series Of cooking lessons ard
Dwight L. Moody. the famous evangelist who is TO
put the result of his life study of the Bible in de-
partmen entitled MIR: Moody's Bible Glass" The
ARTIST LANA blbSon, VINO ere !tcQ the JfDscA
girl will present six full page pictures showing
People OF Dickens while Alice Barber Stephens
will alternate with MIR. Gibson and presen, her idea
OF six Types of American Womanhood," showing
the American woman in society, in religisn, in bust
ness, in summer, in the home. and as a mother
Mary Z. wilkins. the New England writer, will ro-
vive the OLD quilting party, the ancient sngingschoo
and the apple pairing bee in "lhe Pleasures of Our
Neighborhood.' Sir Henry Irving is to tell how to
study, read and present shakespeare in Small Com.
munities." Philip Sousa has written waltz, while
Ira d. Sankev has composed hymn which he con-
sdGrs greater than his famous Ninety and Nine
Ian Maclaren will have story, while Herbert d
Wards numerous sereal. The Burglar Who Movee
Paradise. will run through the year. Jenny Lind'x
daughter is to sketch My Mother as Recall Her.
while George w. Smaey is to show The Personal
Side Of the Prince of Wales in a layshly illustrated
girl and woman to take this magazine it is excel
lent and, unlike many other atls sensible
The JOURNAL is published by The Curtis Publish
ing Company, of Philadelphia.
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A Remarkable Case OF Psychic Power.

A friend of mine who is quite well
known in literary circles, but who is
not willing that her name be given,
related to me a short time ago a
striking experience. She requested
a friend in whom she had great con-
fidence and who possessed certain
degree of physic power to try and
see where she was and what she was
doing on a certain evening. The two
individuals were many hundred miles
apart. The friend in striving to ac-
complish this feat fell into pro
found trance, in which he was found
by friends, who thought him dead
and had him medically treated
When he recovered, he wrote his
friend, saying: "At such an hour you
were in your room. A visitor was
announced. He was person l had
never seen, but ! will describe him
to you" He then gave detailed dc.
scription of the caller. All the facts
were exactly as stated.-Arena,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
Aluminium Paint.

It is stated that aluminium, when
reduced to powder and mixed with a
solution in water Of gum lac, gives a
metallic paint which covers well and
may be shaded with aniline colors
dissolved in water The solution OF
gum lac is made by bringing to boil
Ing point mixture of gum lac and
borax and an alkali such as soda or
ammoniac. The solution must con-
tain at least from Is to 20 per cent
of gum lac. Aniline colors are add
ed to produce the shade desired, and
aluminium is added in sufficient
quantity to produce paint suf6-
GENTLY fluid for application with a
brush. The color Is brilliant, very
durable and impermeable and may
be applied to metals, paper, wood
and wooden materials. 1t may be
rendered supple by the addition of a
small quantity Of glycerin.-St.
Louis Globe Democrat.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

AAS<sA CAAS
Preside coul hto
being except tn( sency OF
the fire. Trace origin of the
book you have been reading in your
cozy corner Of the hearth. Speech
itself is partly a growth and partly
IN invention. but were we not so
familiar with them we should bow
our heads in awe in the presence OF
these wondrous arbitrary characters
we call the letters Of the alphabet,
by means of which we represent
thought and speech, 80 that ideas are
preserved age after age. We look
at these characters and straightway
In our minds are reproduced the
speculations of Plato, the poetical
imaginings of Virgil or the teach
ings Of Jesus
Through picture writing, hero
glyph, such figures as children play
with and call the rebus; by steps like
these-and the steps were many con-
turies-the race climbed to the attain
ment of phonetic alphabet. Then
many centuries still passed by, until
at last, after the benehcent fire had
helped men smelt and shape the
stubborn iron the movable type was
invented, and all the thoughts Of the
world are the common property OF
any who will learn to read. Measure
the distance from the hut of the bar
barian to thu fireside Of modern
home, and you measure the total adj
vance that man has made in civiliza-
tion.-Rev. NJ. j. Savage in Peter.
sons Magazine.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
The Sea Horse.

One little animal Il suppose 1t is O
fish, figures good deal in my work
the sea horse. Dried specimens
give you a poor idea Of the things
alive. / went into ecstacies over
them. The first I saw at our old
aquarium, where they could be seen
and watched to great advantage.
They move their little tails like an
elephants trunk, and their inquiring
eyes, each moving independently of
the other, suggest that they know an
awful lot about the mystery of the
sea. They have formed a basis on
which I have constructed several
marine animals suitable for mer-
maid and sea nymphs to ride and
play with.-Scribner's Magazine.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
How Trees Restrict Winds.

There are pines so lofty that they
resemble cathedral towers and roots
Of a pine tree are peculiar and resem-
BILE the claws Of birds. They cling
to the light, sandy soil Of the south
with an animal-like grasp that defes
the widest winds to shake them from
their hold. The oak Is always made
stronger by the wintry winds which
cause its roots to strike still deeper
into the soil until the hold is so great
that nothing can uproot it or cause
it to lose it's hold. Boston TRANSCRIPT
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
Khiresss Prefer the Moslem Faith.

KhIrR6B0 Fr6IeF Ch6 NIVbI6IH 4 HUH
Our Odessa correspondent says that
the Russian orthodox missionaries
have so failed in their proselytizing
efforts among the Khirgese that the
missions will probably be shortly
withdrawn. Nearly the whole of the
steppe tribes, generally described az
"heathens," are now adopting, al
most zen masse," the Mohammedan
faith, which is spread among them
chief by Tartar teachers The Mo
hammedan Tartars have always en-.
joyed the right of free proselytisra
among the natives Of the KhirgeGs
steppes.-London News.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
New INTERPRETATION.

In one of the Utica schools the 9th
CT day the teacher gave out some
Authorizations for the children Of a
class to write. Among them were
M. D., B. G. and B. A. When she
looked over the papers Of one Of the
pupils, she found that M. D. was prop
erly scheduled physician" B. G. re.
ferred to the period Before Christ"
and B. A. indicated Before Adam. !"
Utica Observer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
A Sunday Game.

Mother-You shouldn't play games
on Sunday.
Little Boy-This one is all right.
DO you mean that all that run.
ming and jumping is right7"
"Yes'm, we are playing steeplechase
and pretendin they Is regular church
steeples. Good Newa
Mrs. Wearie-- Wnen you sweep
little Johnnies room, don't put the
sweepings in the fire.
New Girl-Why not, muma
Mrs. Wearie-The last time ] did
that the stove exploded. Good News.
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Good Recommendation.

Resident--Healthy9 I should say
it was Why, there's only been one
death here in 10 years.
Visitor-Who was it died2
Resident-Dr. Barker; died of
starvation.-Exchange.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
Waiting.

Doctor-Excuse me. Which Of you
gentlemen has been waiting the
longer9
Tailor-I believe I have. It IL
more than a year since you ordered
a suit of clothes and got it, but you
haven't paid me yet-Stockholms
Tidpinpen
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Over 100000 Frenchwomen were
made widows and 100000 French
children were made fatherless by Ma
poleon's campaigns. j
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