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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-01-05
oFF.cE-MASoNIC BUILDING.
East Nam Street.
Church Directory.

Reformed Church-Rev. G. A, Whitmore
cas- or. Services biweekly alternating
morning and evening. Services ednes'
Aay. Z D. n., Sunday School 2p M.
Guild each Lords Day $50 p. m. ,other SER
vices announced from the pulpit.
Lutheran Church Rev. A. Bredenbek, past
tor. Services, Sunday 10 A. M. and 6.S0 +.
Sunday School, O. P. y Prayer Meet
ing. w ednesday, 6.45 P.
United Brethren Church-Rev. William
Daugherty Pastor. Regular Services by
appointment from the pulpit.
Class Meeting every two weeks at 10 a. m.
PRAYER Meeting every Thursday evening
Sunday School 2 Pm.
Mite Society Semi monthly, Wednesday
evening at 8 o'clock. W. MIS-. Meeting
Monthly at Parsonage.
Moravian Church Rey. NJ. F. Oerter, Pas.
tor. Sunday School every Sunday, pa; m
Preaching services will be held every other
Sunday as heretofore. alternating morning
and evening at 10 ard $3.50 respectively
Methodist Episcopal Church - Rev.
NJ. Fl. Courtney Pastor. Services every alter
nate Sunday at 10 A. NJ. and ZOO T. M
Sunday School at 8 A. NJ. Player Meeting
every Wednesday evening at 100 P. M.
81. Stephens Church, Protestant Episcoal
Rev. Ernest McGill, Rector. Services
every Sunday at 400, p. M, at Walkers
Vile at 1880 a. M, at Thurmont,
esryice Saturdays At 400 p. IN.
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Novel Philanthrophy.
years ago.

Toronto is the scene of novel form,
OF philanthropy. 1t is the care of the
teeth Of children whose parents are too
poor to employ dentist. A local ply.
sician conceived the idea and sought
the aid of the churches. He was ready
to bear the financial burden alone, but
he desired the church people to assist
him in finding objects for his charity
His notion was ridiculed, but he per-
sisted in it without assistance, expend-
ed much money in fitting up his dis
pensary and In employing assistants.
and last year he cared for the teeth
of nearly two thousand children. He
seeks no aid from any quarter, but
finds it necessary occasionally to ap-
peal to the citizens to furnish him with
the names of people who cannot afford
to spend money on their children's
teeth.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-01-05
Patents

Cayeats and Re- Issues secured; Trade Marks
and Copyrights registered; Opinions given as
to validity and infringement of patents; As.
signnasnts, Contracts, etc, prepared and recor-
died. and all business in the Patent Office in
the UNITED STATES and all FOREIGN
COUNTRIES promptly and carefully pros
ecutea. Upon receipt of model or sketch or
photograph of invention with description, /
will advise as to patentabilty free Of charge
Main offices directly across from the U. s
Patent Office, and attention is specially called
to my perfect and long established facilities
for the most vigorous and successful prose
cution of applications for patent and for
tending to all business entrusted to my care
in the shortest possible time. Rejected cases
n specially. FEES MODERATE and exclu-
sive attention given to patent business. Book
Of information and advice, and special refer
ences, sent without charge upon request.
j. r. LlTTELL,
attorney and Counsellor tn Patent Causes,
Washington, d. c.,
Opposite U. 8. Patent Office
Intention this Paper)
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-01-05
GLADsToNE's READY WIT.
A Few Instances In Which, He Downed
the Opposition.

A Few Instances In Which, He Downed
the Opposition.
Mr.. Gladstone was once the victim
of reporters curious error, either In
reporting or telegraphing, which was
that where in a celebrated speech he
declared, 1--WE have burned our boats
and destroyed our bridges" he must
have been Mortified to read, I'VE have
burned our boots and destroyed our
breeches." The noted phrase thine is
on our side" was rendered in one re-
port as Tim is on our side"
1--WE are very proud Of our trees"
said Mr.. Gladstone once to party of
excursionists from Lancashire, "and
are therefore getting anxious, as the
beech has already shown symptoms Of
decay. We set great store by our
trees" why, then," roared Lam
cashire lad, do you cut 'em down as
you do?" "We cut down that we may
improve. We remove rottenness that
we may restore health by letting in air
and light. AS a good Liberal, you
ought to understand that" Lancashire
set up roar of delight, and the dis
comforted interrogator came in for
many f1eer from his companions.
Mr.. Gladstone dearly loved joke,
even at his own expense, and he pos
sessed considerable mimetic powers.
He was once guilty of an amusing bull
in debate on the question of disestab-
1Ishment. Dilating on the hold held
on the affections Of the people by the
Church Of England, he said: When
an Englishman wants to get married,
to whom does he go? To the parish
priest. When he wants his child bap-
tzed, to whom does he go? To the
parish priest. When he wants to get
buried, to whom does he go?" The
House answered with roar Of laugh
ter, In which MIR. Gladstone himself
Joined, adding, "As was contrasting
the English Church with the Irish,
bull is perhaps excusable.
On one occasion two gentlemen, in
yited as guests at a table where Mr..
Gladstone was expected, made wager
that they would start conversation
on a subject about which even Mr..
Gladstone would know nothing. To
accomplish this end they read up an
ancient magazine article on some unfa-
miliar subject connected with Chinese
manufactures. When the favorable
opportunity came the topic was started,
and the two conspirators watched with
amusement the growing interest in the
subject which Mr.. Gladstone's face be-
trayed. Finally he Joined in the con-
versation, and their amusement was
turned into ghashing OF teeth-to speak
figuratively-when Mr.. Gladstone said,
"Ah, gentlemen, l perceive you have
been reading an article I wrote in the
Magazine some thirty or forty
years ago."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-01-05
ROCK NE TO SLEEP, MOTHER.

DAoxwAAp, turn backward, oh, time, in your hight :
Make me . child again, Just for tonight
Mother, come back from the echoless shore,
Take me again to your heart as Of yore.
Kiss from my forehead the burrows Of care,
Smooth the few Alvef threads out Of my hair;
Over my slumbers your loving watch keep,
Rock me to slsep, Mother, rock me 10 sleep
backward flow backward, o swift tide Of yearsi
I am weary Of toll, am weary OF tears;
Foil without recompcnse, tears all In vain,
Take them, and give me my childhood again
have grown weary Of dust and decay
Weary Of ninging my soul-wealth away;
Weary Of sowing for Others to reap;
Rock me to Sleep Mother, rock me to sleep.
Tired Of the hollow, the base, the untrue,
Mothor, o, Mother, my heart calls for you
Hany q summer the grass has grown green,
S!ossomed and faded our faces between;
Yet with strong yearning and passionate pain,
.ong tonight for your presence again;
'onle from the silence SO long and so deep
Rock me to sleep Mother, rock me to sleep,
Over my heart In the days that have flown,
No love like mother.lovc ever has shone;
No othor Worship abides and sndures,
Faithful, unselhsh and patient like yours
None like mother can charm away pain
From the sick soul and the world-weary brain,
Sumbers soft calm oer my heavy lids Creep
Rock me TO Sleep Mother, rock me to sleep.
Come let your brown hair, just lighted with gold,
Fall on your shoulders again az Of old;
Lat It drop over my forehead 10 night
Shading my weak eyes away from the lighti
For with ts sunny edged shadows once more,
Happy will throng the swset visions Of yore;
Lovingly, softly, its bright pillows sweep,
Rock mo to sleep, Mother, rock me to aleep.
Mother, dear mother! the years have been long
Since last was hu.hed by your lullaby song,
3lng then again,--to my soul 1t shall seem
Womanhoods years have been only dream;
Clasp to your arms In = loving embrace,
With your soft lashcs just sweeping my face,
Never, hereafter, to work or to weep;
Rock me to aleep, Mother, rock me to sleep.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-01-05

Tho DeacOnS 'Ante-NuPttal Compact.
A curious document was fled In the
Hampshire county registry of deeds at
Northampton, Mass. being an agree
ment between Fordyce Whitmarsh of
Easthampton and A. Minerva Cleve-
land of Plainfield, which records some
pre-hymeneal arrangements concern
ing the rights Of ownership of property
after marriage. The conditions of the
instrument are as follows:
"All real and personal estate shall
remain the separate property Of the
party owning the same, to the same
extent as when married.
Property acquired by either party
shall remain the property Of the per-
son acquiring the same. - ''.
Each party can manage or dispose
of his property without consulting the
other.
1.-THE said Whitmarsh will pay the
said Cleveland during the first five
years of their marriage so cents per
week for her personal use.
give years from the date OF their
marriage he will pay to his wife the
sum OF $500, or, In case of the death OF
either party, it will be payable from or
to the estate of. the deceased.
AFTER FIVE years the husband is to
nav his wife $150 per week."
Mr.. Whitmarsh Is an old resident OF
Easthampton. He Is 70 years old and
has always lived a quiet life. He is
deacon of the First church and a man
bf considerable property, owing to fru-
gal habits and long years of economy.
He has been twice married. his second
wife having been dead about two
wears,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-01-05
observations ON Life.

observations ON Life.
The most contemplate of all mean
things is other peoples selflshness.
The easiest chance to have your own
way is by not wanting 1t.
The trouble with the theoretical re-
former Is that he expects preacher to
write briefs. ...-
Discretion is the better part Of good
many more things than valor.
Acknowledging small faults is a sort
Of stratagem to conceal great ones.
Wisdom is greater than wealth, but
it is my wisdom and your wealth.
The only thing that makes mean
man feel good Is to be with meaner
one than himself.
The road to riches is often short
cut over you neighbor's feelings.
The only thing man wants after he
gets everything Is more.
All the worlds stage, and every
body wants to collect the fares.
When you turn over new leaf 1t Is
sometimes we'll not to mention the
page.
Nothing pleases people 30 much as
being persuaded to do what they are
going to do anyway.
Eccentric people are sometimes pecu-
liar persons that others can't afford to
call fools.
We never know how much we can do
until we don't get the chance.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-01-05
African Coal Discoveries.

Rich deposits Of coal have been dis
covered at about Is miles from Johan-
nesburg and II miles from Krugers-
dorp, The eoal-bsaring layer is 65
Yards dee .. The new mine supplies
much better coal and is much nearer
the gold fields than the mines which
have supplied the coal hitherto. Dia-
monds have been found at Rietfontein,
near Pretoria, and 1t is estimated that
the new mine will be twice as rich as
the celebrated Kin berley fields. Mr..
Kehler and others ave found very val
liable gold reefs bel ween johannesburg
and Krugersdorp, 1t depth of 1000
feet.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-01-05
Simply Dreaming.

The imagination Of some small boys
Ia worth having. The other night,
when Mr.. Wallypug was lying asleep
on his library sofa and snoring away
for dear life, Mrs. Wallypug remarked
that she wished he would not snore so.
PA amt snorin,'" said Tommie Wal
lvpug "He's dreamin' about a dorg,
and that's the dorg growing"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-01-05

Leave Rocky Ridge for Emmitsburg at
500 and 10 40 M, and 81 and 8 SO p M.
Leave Edgemont for WaynesboIo and
Chambersburg at 706 and II As m, and
for Shippensburg at 735pm.
Lcaye Hagerstown for Cherry Run and all
points on Potomac Valley Railroad at Of
q m and 12 30 and 10pm.
Leave Brucevllle tor Frederick at 8 80, 8 35
and 10 40 a m and 8S and 80 p m, and for
Littlestown. Taneytown, Wrightsville and
Columbia at 8 AZ a m and 3 45pm.
Daily-all other daily except Sunday.
tStops to land Passengers from Baltimore.
J NJ Hoop. B II. GRIswoLD.
Genl, Manager. Geul, Passenger, Agen
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-01-05
Very Thick Skins.

Konso negroes are remarkable for
their thick skins. A case is mention
ed Of a black slashed with razor In a
scuffle. The hospital surgeon broke
two needles in trying to put In the
stitches and at last was driven to Use
brad awl. s
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-01-05
RUM AND cocoANur MILK.
A Combination Whi0h Our Occupation Of
Cuba May Render Popular.

A Combination Which Our Occupation Of
Cuba May Render Popular.
From the fact that 1t has not been
mentioned in the dispatches from the
front, I should judge that our troops
on the south coast Of Cuba have not
yet been introduced to Santiago rum,"
said man who has frequently visited
Cuba. 1T is the cheapest and best
drink that I-know of In the tropics.
and I shall be very much surprised II
1t does not become popular after the
war. Santiago rum costs about third
as much as cheap whiskey and Is ex-
ceedingly smooth. The best drink
that know Of for a warm climate is
Santiago rum and fresh cocoanut milk.
/ never have been able to get fresh
cocoanut milk here, and suppose that
those who do not go to cocoanut
country can never know the delights
OF this mixture. The milk when fresh
Is almost as colorless as water, and
when little rum is added to the COM
bination 1t beats gin rickey, even
though it may not be cooled by ice.
you will find that all the small
passenger steamers which sail down
through the West Indies are we'll sup
piled with Santiago rum, but the de-
mand for it Is almost exclusively from
men who have become familiar with
it's merits by living in tropical cli-
mate. Whiskey and brandy, although
the latter is a very popular drink all
through the tropics, are exceedingly
dangerous, and one is very much bet
ter off without them. At one South
Am erican port where I used to call
regularly the favorite drink was ver-
mouth straight. A large proportion
Of the population was French, and
every afternoon the men and women
would drive out to the roadside cafes
and sip vermouth. 1t was served in
tall thin glass which was half filled
with ice. The ice made 1t expensive"
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No 38

N7ANTED-SEVERAL TRUSTWOR-
w thy persons 10 this state to manage
our business in their own and nearby coun-
lies. 1t is mainly Office work conducted at
homo. Salary straight $500 year and
expenses-defnite, bonafide, no more no less
salary. Monthly $75. References. Enclose
self addressed stamped envelope, Hei bert E
Hess, Pres't, Dept NJ, Chicago.
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and shaky, with the other parts on the
lines of an American wheel-barrow,
constitutes the cab Of Manila, on the
top of which the passenger crouches.
They are propelled by attendants who
are strong, polite and speedy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-01-05
The Manila Cab System.

The natives of Manila has unique
cab system Not elaborate two and
four wheels with coachmen and grooms
in livery, housekeeping horses and
high seats-these are superfluities, the,
consider. Only q single wheel, clumsy
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-01-05
Accuracy of Range Finder.

= Accuracy of Range Finder. +"
So accurate is the range finder used
6n American ships that in recent test
with two shots tho projectiles fell
within 80 yards Of each other at dis
tance of 12 miles. Both would have hit
the hull of a ship farther than the un-
aided eye could reach. :, .,.
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Western Maryland Railroad.

es ssa: -
{, chedule in effect June 26, 1895.
~
TRAINS GOING WEST
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The great trouble with the majority
Of men who bet ON sure things is that
they always bet the wrong way.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-01-05

The biggest fish stories come in bot
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-01-05

Discretion is the better part Of good
many more things than valor.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-01-05

The trouble with the theoretical re-
former Is that he expects preacher to
write briefs. .-
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VDb6rVUtIOHb OH AIIes
The most contemplate Of all mean
things is other peoples selfishness.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-21
GUILTY..
The Verdict of the Jury in the Case
of State VS.. Spotter A. E. Busteed.

Before Justice G. n. Barber, at the
new city court room Tuesday after
noon, jury composed of b. II. Wells,
G. II. Kendrick, Alex Bruce, c. II.
Jackson and e. +. Smith convicted A.
e. Busteed of Boston of two first Of
fences of furnishing liquor to two par
ties on River street on the 18th day of
last September. A fine of $50 and
costs was imposed from which the res
pondent appealed, bail being fixed at
5000, and was furnished by II. W.
Scott. The state was represented by
grand juror Lapoint and +. S. Will
liams; the respondent by II. w. Scott
and A. A. Sargent. The case grows
out of the employment of spoilers by
the local ant-saloon league.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-21
Chicago, Nov. 21.--The janitor of a
big fiat shot one burglar dead and Sc
riously wounded another yesterday.
Washington.

The following list comprises some
of the articles presented to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Seaver at the reception
held on their return from their we'd
ding trip to Lancaster, N. ii.
Silver tea service, Mrs. f. W. Blk
by, Chelsea: set of fruit knives, Misses
S. E. and NJ. A. Wills, Chelsea; sugar
shell and butter knife, Miss Bessie
Jetfords; berry spoon, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. e. Clough; meat fork, Miss Dicken-
son; pie knife, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. e.
Worthley; set of orange spoons, Mr.
and Mrs. G. l.. Slack: bronze clock,
Mr.. and Mrs. +. c. lluntngton: watch
casket, Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Bohonan;
olive fork, Miss Emily Calef; pair of
towels, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Il. Dickerman
and Blanche Chamberlain.
Butter knife, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Green, Lancaster, n. H.; sugar shell,
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Stevens, East
Barre; berry dish, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
Dlckey; pair of dessert spoons, Mrs.
II. A. Warner; china pitcher, Forrest
Huntington; match glare, Miss Ethel
Huntington; bon-bon dish, Miss Nina
Tillotson; fancy plate, Mrs. L. d..
Ti''otson: decorated toilet set. l.. D.
Seaver and Miss Allie TillOtSon; oak
stand, Mr.. and Mrs. II. O. BiXby of
Chelsea.
Jewelry casllet, Misses Hazel and
Myrtle Bixby, Chelsea; pair of towels
and book, Life of Frances Willard,
Miss L. A. Calef: jewelry box, Miss
Una Densmore, Barre crayon picture
with frame, Mrs. Il. w. Seaver.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-21
MONTPELIER.
Newsy Notes from the Capitol City
of Vermont.

one 900 horse power water wheel
and one GOO power generator were
started yesterday at Bolton Falls.
They will be allowed to run empty
for few days to get the boxes and
bearings in perfect shape, then the
current Will be sent over the lines of
the Consolidated Light Co.
George Seguin has been appointed
rcgimcntal orderly in the 46th regi-
mcnt that leaves San Francisco today
for the Philippines. He has also been
chosen one Of the regimental sharp
shooters and will be put on the firing
line as soon as the regiment reaches
the front.
The trial Of Charles Doherty for the
murder of Fred Murphy, was begun in
the county court Monday afternoon.
An extra pannel of jurors was sum,
moned by Judge Watson. The state
is represented by states attorney Il.
a. IIoar and w. A. Lord; and the Gle.
fcndant by e. II. Deavitt and Frank
PHlmlCV,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-21
VERMONT NEWS.
The News of the State Boiled Down
For Busy Readers.

\ hunter ut poNnal caught Il pan
thcr in a bear trap and received SO
bounty from the county clerk.
Miss Josephine Rohrer, who christ
ened the battleShip Kentucky, was a
former resident of Burlington.
The state line house situated half
in Pownal and half in Willamstown,
Mass. was recently sold for $4,000.
The foundation of the cereal food
factory at Burlington has been com
pleted. The building will be 60Xl60
feet.
An importation of fur amounting
to $75, 900 for export recently passed
into this country via the port of Rich
ford.
The Royalton telegraph office has
been closed. All messages now have
to be sent via Rapid telephone to
South RoyaIton to be transmitted.
Mrs. Roxana Rolfc, who was the
oldest person in Chelsea, died last
week at the town farm. She would
have been 90 years old had she lived
until December s.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-21
Croton.

L. S. Griffith, of Dandy, has pur-
chased for the firm of Griffith & Soule
of Groton, 900 acres of timber land
from Hall & Cochran of that place.
This land adjoins the large tract pur-
chased by Griffith & Soule last year,
on which is located Darling pond, the
famous trout pond. This makes them
the owners of 5000 acres of timber
land in Groton. During the past two
weeks Mr.. Griffith has Sold for deliv-
cry in 1900, 0.000, 900 feet of lumber.
His biggest customeriS the new Home
Sewing Machine Co., which takes
3, 10000 feet. The paper mills in
Holyoke take 3.3OO, 900 feet, and the
rest of the orders vary from 200, 900
to 1000, 600 feet. Mr.. Griffith expects
to put in logs enough at his various
mills to saw out 100000 900 feet, and
i'm the mills of Griffith & McIntire
enough for 5, 600, 900 feet more. He
has long been the largest lumber deal
er of Vermont. and his recent addi-
tions will nearly, if not quite, place
him at the head of all New England
lumber concerns.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-21
In the Dohorty Murder Trial
Selected and
GO TO bolton FALLS
To View the Scene of the
Murder in Charge Of
the Sheriff.
Especial to TELEGRAM.)

Mont pelier, Nov. 21.--l'he jury in
the Doherty murder case was selected
much more readily than expected
The folloWingare the names: Leonard
". Lull, Montpelier; S. W. Cole,
Marshlield: NJ. S. Ilancs, Cabot ::
George Chaplin, Waterbury William
Wilder, Waitsfeld Martin Pembroke,
MiddleseX; W. b. Lance, Cabot ::
Henry Smith, Cabot: II. p. Worces-
ter Waterbury: Henry Hurnham,
Woodbury.: Dean &. X. Hunt,
Worcester: John Birrell, Montpelier.
The average age of the jury is 475
years. The youngest juror is W. b.
Lance, %, and the oldest William
Wilder Of Waitsfeld, 60.
There are seven farmers, one mcr-
chant, one seed man and miller, one
carriage maker. one house painter, and
one retired man on the jury.
The jury went to Bolton Falls this
noon to view the scene Of the murder
in charge of Sheriff Graves. State S
Attorney IIoar and L. II. Deavitt ac-
companied them.
The court adjourned till tomorrow
morning at O'Clock, when the trial
will begin in earnest.