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Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

thousand times. He hears shout, stops,
hesitates, gets "rattled and is run over.
When a man finds that his memory plays
him false often, when he starts off to get
something and forgets what he went for,
when he kN0US he has locked the front
door and yet an irritating uncertainty
conpels him to get up and verify his
knowledge, then that man is in dan
ger at any minute when confronted by
trihing danger. He is unnerved.
This condition can be perfectly cured
by the use of DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery. 1t strengthens the stom-
ach, nourishes the nerves, and purifies
the blood. 1t contains no alcohol,
whisky or other intoxicant.
The reason l delayed writing was because
wanted to wait one Igar after had taken the
medicine before giving my statement, and now
! can send good, conscientious testimonial"
Madison Co., Ohio. During the summer and
fall of 1896 I became all " run down" nerves
were out of order and stomach out of order.
wrote to DR.. Pierce for advice. He said l had
general debility, and advised DIR. Pierce'S Golden
Medical Discovery and thanks to you for your
advice, used six bottles and since stopped
taking II, about one year ago, have not taken
any medicine of any kind, and hau1 been ABLE TO
uO,k svs,y day. My appetite is good can eat
three square meals day, do not feel that
miserable burning in the stomach after eating,
and my blood and nerves are In good shape"
DR.. Perces Pellets cure biliousness.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

Mr., VIM Macklcy brought to this office
a stalk OF celery of his own raising which
measured 40 inches in height, of which 30
inches is blcaChed
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

The salaries paid to officers of the U.
s. army, in the order Of rank, are as
follows: Lieut.. General, $ll, 900; Major
Gen., $500; Brigadier Gen, $500;
CoIonels, $500; Lieut.. Colonels, $4,000;
Major, $25OO; Captain, $500; First
Lieut., $500; Second Lieut., $l40O.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

A healthy man with good appetite
and moderate thirst consumes in seventy
years, 964 tons of solid and liquid foods.
If the man weighs, say. $50 lbs, he will
eat and drink during his life 1880 times
his own weight.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

In Ohio, political meetings were held ON
Sunday last, in the interest of the ndepen
dent candidate tor governor, MIR. Jones. 1t
is stated that people deserted church and
Sunday school to attend the meetings.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

In 1897 there were maintained by the
government l45 boarding and l43 day
schools for the Indians, with an average
total attendance Of 1876.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

The "Plow Boy Preacher Rey. }. Kirk
man, Belle River, Ill.,, says, ''after suffering
from bronchial or lung trouble for ten years,
| was cured by Cne Minute cough cure; IL
is all that is claimed for is and more ~
cures coughs, colds, grippe and all throat
and lung troubles DR.. Waters.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

What men should weigh. 5 it. l
inch, 100 lbs; 5 tt. 2 inches, l26 lbs.,
5 #. 3 inches, 1873 lbs.; #. IN, l36
lbs; 5 it. 5 in, l42 lbs; 5 #. 6 in, 145
lbs.; S #. 8 ir., 155 lbs, S #. 10 in.
l69 lbs; six feet, IT'S lbs.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

tional University under Government
control. The Committee composed Of
Presidents and prominent members of
the faculties Of established Universities
and colleges did not take kindly to any
of the proposed schemes, and adopted a
series of resolutions against them all,
taking the ground that the Federal
Government should aid and encourage
educational institutions, but should not
control them, although it might be wise
for the government to maintain, through
the Department of State, school for
Consuls, analogous to those at West
Point and Annapolis, and like those
Q n - TOR Z a.
B Bear. the n1h' Kind V. Have Always Bought
Signature NxAHZzZ.<
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

LIVERY. "A II. Willhlde has purchased
the John Fraley livery and has put the stable
in charge of MIR Clinton Kaufman, WHO comes
well recommended us a horscman MIR. Will
hide will keep about six horses over the
winter and will keep the stable outfit up to
the requirements at all seasons Of the year.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

The smallest coin in the world is a
tiny wafer made from the juice of a
tree and has value in the Malay pc
ninsula Of about the millionth part Of a
dollar.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

PUBLIC SALEs.-Mr. Samuel Lidie will sell
lot of personal property at his home on the
F. & E. turnpike, mile north of Thurmont,
on Thursday afternoon, November 10Th
Mr.. Arnold Willhide will sell valuable
lot of stock, farming implements and house
hold property at his home one mile east of
Deerfeld, on Saturday, November 18th, at
8 o'clock, a. m.
Mr.. Richard Kelly, Sr., will sell his valua-
BILE little home, one mile cast of Catoctn
Furnace on Saturday, Noyember 25th at
1 o,cock
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

Eat plenty, Kodol Dyspepsia cure will di
gest what you eat. 1t cures all forms of dys.
pepsia and stomachc troubles. E. r, Gamble,
Vernon, Tex, says, 1T relieved me from the
start and cured me. 1t is now my cyerlast-
ing friend" Dir. Waters.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

My wife has been using Chamberain's pain
balm, with good results, for lame shoulder
that has pained her continually for nine
years. We have tried all kinds of medicines
and doctors without receiving any benefit
from any of them One day we saw an ad,
verlisement of this medicine and thought Of
trying it, which we did with the best Of sat
isfacuon She has used only one bottle and
her shoulder is almost we'll Adolph l.. Mil
lett, Manchester, N H. For sale by DR.. j..
K Waters.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

The women of New Kensington, Pa.
failing to persuade the authorities to
clean the streets, did the work them
selves with their kitchen brooms.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

Big BEETs.-Mr. Jacob Green, of near
Pattersonvile, brought two monster beets to
town on Thursday last, to one of which we
fell heir They weighed CT and 7 pounds,
the larger measuring "a inches in circumter-
ence. Mr. Green must be very successful
gardner at least he knows how to raise 'em
and who can beat the beets.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

Millions of dollars, Is the value placed by
Mrs Bird, Harrisburg, Pa, on the life other
child, which she saved from Group by the
use Of One Minute cough cure. 1t cures all
coughs, colds and throat and lung troubles
Dr. Waters.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09
An Old Idea.

Every day strengthens the belief of emf.
nent physicians that impure blood is the
cause of the majority of our diseases.
Twenty-Five years ago this theory was used
as a basis for the formula of Browns Iron
Bitters. The many remarkable cures effected
by this famous old household remedy are
sufficient to prove that the theory is correct.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

1t viii! not be surprise to any who are at
oil familiar with the good qualities Of Cham
berain's cough remedy, tc know that people
everywhere take pleasure in relating their
experience in the use of that splendid medi-
cine and in telling OF the benefit they have
received from it, of bad colds it has cured of
threatened attacks ofpneumonia it has avert
ed and of the children 1t has saved from at
tacks of cloup and whooping cough. 1t is a
grand, good medicine. For sale by DR.. j.
X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

Since our last issue we have had very
disagrecabe and very pleasant weather sand
wch.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

During the month of October, AZ deaths
were recorded in this county, only 9 Of which
occurred in Frederick city.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09
Adtt5onaI Locals.

President Mckinley has issued his procla
nation designating Thursday, November 80,
as Thanksgiving Day.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

Trained nurses in German hospitals
get from $75 to 5000 year with board,
lodging and all their clothes.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

It is estimated that there are in the
United States nearly 100000 women
who earn their own living.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09
OF both the British and Russian Gov

OF both the British and Russian Gov
ernments; also that the Canadian prop
ositlon to arbtrate, had Il string tied to
it in the shape Of a proviso that the
umpire should be an European. Mr..
Foster told, probably for the first time,
that the American commissioners OIL
cred to accept the plan of settlement
drawn by Secretary Olney and Sir JUL
ian Paunccfote in 1897, which he said
marked the most advanced stage yet
attained for the settlement Of iIterna-
tional questions not susceptible of ad-
justment by diplomatic negotiations
That plan was to submit all territorial
questions to tribunal Of three judges
of the highest standing in each country
and to require the vote of 5 out of the 6
to make binding decision. So anxious
were he American commissioners to
have this plan adopted that they agreed
to accept vote OF t out Of the 6 as fl
nal. but the proposition was rel ected uy
the British Commissioners.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netc. full OF life, nerve and vigor, take NoTo
Bac, the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran.
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for sick and nervous headaches.
They make pure blood and strong
nerves and build up your health. Easy
to take, try them, only 25c, money back
if not cured. Sold by Waters Phar-
manv
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09
THE CAroc7lN CLARION.
CHAS. E. CASSELL.
Editor and Publisher.
Thursday, Nov. 9, l899-
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l. Any pei son who takes paper regularly from
,h, pos,ofice-whether directed to his name an
o,hcr's or whcth has subscribed not re-
sponsible for the payment.
If any person orders his paper discontinued ne
o, she must pay all the arrearages or the puoshei
NAV continue to send it until payment is made anu
collect the whole amount, whether the paperis taken
from the office or not.
Nopaper will be discontinued until paid up
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

members of that commission. The Cab
met has unanimously decided, and the
President and the Philippine Commis-
sioners are of the same mind, that the
very first thing Congress ought to do Is
TO adopt resolution that will convince
the residents of the Philippines that
this country means to keep the islands.
Such action, they contend, will destroy
the only argument Aguinaldo has to
keep the lnsurrection going.
In an interesting address on the Alas
kan boundary question, Hon. John W.
Foster, one of the High Joint Anglo
American Commission, and Ex Secre
tary of State, made it plain that this
government occupies an impregnable
position, based upon official documents
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

Germany has had quite a crop of
small labor strikes this year. Accord
ing to a report Just received by the De-
partment Of State from the United
States Consul General at Frankfort dur.
ing the first six months of 1899, there
were 574 strikes in Germany, affecting
29lO establishments, and 29,O4S en-
ployes, and covering almost every line
of industry. AS rule, these strikes
were insignificant, as may be Judged by
the 2O7 strikes in the building trade,
affecting $40 establishments and 27,945
employees.
Jos phi Stockiord, iiodgdon, Me, healed a
sore running for seventeen years and cured
his piles of long standing by using OcWltts
Witch Hazel Salvc. Ii cures all skin diseases
Dr. Waters
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09
The real rough
rider is the man
who rides the river

hiNANA 40 tAAN AiAoii
who rides the river
W it h a twisting,
squirrning log for
a saddle, on which
he stands, balanc-
ing himself to its
every motion. If
his GOODNESS fails
or his nerve gives
way, disaster and
death reach out
for him.
It's the giving
. W ay Of t h c
4" nerve " which
proves fatal to so
many a man. Per-
llaps lie is simply
crossing the street,
as he has done ten
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

at did me more good than anything ever
used. My dyspepsia WAS of months stand
ing; after eating il WAS terrible. Now | am
WELL" writes s B. Keener, lloisington kas.,
of Koiol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t digests what
vnll eat DR.. Waters.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

Capt c. G. DennisOn is well known all
over Africa as commander of the forces that
captured the famous rebel Galishe. Under
date of Nov. 4, 1897, from Vryburg, Bechu
analand, he writes: "Betole starting on the
last campaign bought quantity OF Cham
berlan's collie, cholera and diarrhoea remedy,
which used myself when troubled with
bowel complaint, and had given to my men;
and in every case 1t proved most beneficial
For sale by DR.. Waters. ------.------
schools, leading to life career In the
government service.
The first work of the Congress, soon
to assemble for one of the most impor-
tant sessions held tor years, will be, If
the whole power of the administration
is strong enough to bring it about the
adoption of joint resolution declaring
the intention of this government to be-
to retain permanently the sovereignty
of the Philippine islands. This is one
of the results of the preliminary report
of the Philippine Commission, and oil
the Presidents conference with the
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

A friend in need is a friend indeed. That
is exactly what Chamberlain's cough remedy
is. 1t is the mothers help when she is sud
denly awakened in the light by the ominous
husky cough, and labored breathing, OF her
babe. 1t is the safe resort of the youth or
adult when he has 'caught cold' and there
is coughing and irritation of the mucous
membrune of the throat. 1t allays the lrri-
tation and cures the cold. For sale by DR..
Waters
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09
Golden Hours
For 1899.

This is the brightest an best boys and
girls paper published in this country In
Typographical appearance and artistic beauty
of its Illustrations it ranks second to none.
Those who write for it, and some of them
exclusively, are John De Morgan, liarrie
Irving Hancock, Cornelius Shea, Matt Royal,
Weldon Cobb w B,r; Foster Kirk Falconer,
+. &. Ilarlmugh, "ScriptuS," Nc, &c.
Among it's special departments are scrip
tus Tnlls.' Golden Hours Club" STAMP
Talks" "Puzzcs,' '"Manly Sports" &c.
G Jldcn lIours i, for sale everywhere.
MUNRO'S PUBG HOUSE,
2l & 26 NANDEW ATER-ST.,
NewYo,k
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09
WASHINGTON LETTER.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.
WASHINGTON, Nov, 9TH 1899.
Those who belle We that politics should
not be allowed to figure in such busi-
ness as the erection of public buildings,
are pleased at the decision of Secretary
Gage, against the protest of such prom
inent politicians as Senator Platt and
Depew, to stand by the report Of the
committee of architects, which was in
favor of constructing the new Custom
House, in New York City from plans
made by Mr.. Casa Gilbert, Chicago
architect.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

"When our boys were almost dead from
whooping cough, our doctor gave One Min
ute cough cure. They recovered rapidly
wriccs p B. Bellies Argy.e, Pa. 1t cures
coughs, colds, grippe and all throat and lung
trnnhlnS )r Waters
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

President King, Farmers Bank, Brooklyn,
Mich, has used DcWitl's Little Early Risers
IN his family for years. Says they are the
best These famous littls pills cure consti-
patton, biiousncss and all liver and bowel
lrnnhles DE- WntNrs.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

The appointment Of a civil governor
for Cuba has been fully determine ed
upon, and may be announced any day.
This does not mean that the soldiers
are to be at once withdrawn from CEba,
but that civil Governor will soon be
given supreme control, with our soldiers
behind him to be used if necessary to
support his authority. 1t may be that
the civil governor will himself be
soldier. Gen. Ludlow, at present Mill.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-09

According to wellinformed diplo-
mat, the triple control of the Samoan
Islands, by the United States, Great
Britain aud Germany, which has not
been satisfactory to anybody, is likely
to be terminated soon by the withdrawal
of Germany, which is to receive other
island territory from Great Britain for
doing SO, the occupation of the island
of Tltuila, where the United States Goa.
ing station on Pago Pago harbor is be-
ing fitted up at large expense, by this
government and the remainder of the
group by Great Britain, which will
grant the United States certain CONNER.
cial privileges thereon.
President King, Farmers Bank, Brooklyn,
\ 7 :. 81 E,,
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08

The commission sent to the Island
of Luzon, have finally submitted their
report to the President. 1t is a long
document containing a review or
rather historical sketch of the Philip
pine Islands under Spain, and their
efforts to establish civil government in
various towns of.Luzon.
The report says the commission,
after thorough investigation, lasting
several months, is convinced the
Filipinos are incapable of self-govern-
ment for some time.
1t dwells upon the Importance of the
islands to the United States, and says
they abound with mineral wealth, etc.
The commission declares the United
States is in duty bound to maintain its
sovereignty to prevent the islands
from lapsing into anarchy and chaos
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
WANAMAkH
Philadelphia Monday, November 8, 1899.
WOmen's Coats

More SIS coats ready. We are
rather proud to have such good coats
at this price, which usually means
trash. The usual $3.50 coats will
hardly match them. The maker did
some sharp bargaining to get the
cloth; then he took a narrow mar;
gin of proft-and so did we.
Soft beaver cloth, with new habit
sleeve, plated back and full velvet
collar. SIS.
Jackets of fine kersey, finished
with strap seams, full velvet collar
and new back; lined throughout
with satin. So.
Double-breasted jackets, with DIP
Ay-front, with plain or velvet col
lars, pearl or covered buttons; the
material is a fine soft kersey; linec
throughout with good black satin
splendid coats at the price-$10.
Plenty more. ~,.s.v,a
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08

We maintain that the above is per-
tinent question when a factional leader
holds support, often loud -mouthed, by
men who are actuated simply by a
promise of office at the hands of the
said factional leader. We are not de-
Tending vote buying; it is against the
spirit and intent of Democratic insti-
tutions, but it cannot be worse than
holding men by Office giving, where
men were made violators of law by the
worst form of disfranchisement, in
using or rather misusing law to keep
opponents from the exercise of the
right of franchise. When both the
law and the courts were resolved into a
machine" to defeat and degrade the
ballot box, what more could be ex-
pected than that individual bribery
should beresorted to, to get even. Who
will say that the Nervousness in the
one form is greater than that in the
other? In fact, was not one the father
of the other? Was it not fear that by
the means above referred to that the
machine would change parties that
we are indebted to for a New Consti-
tuition? When both have an equal
chance in depositing their ballots and
are equally intent in Furnishing cor
ruption whether in their own or the op-
posite party, there will be less occasion
to complain of corruption than has
been the case in the past. So mote il
be.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08

THE ever ready Circle of Kings
Daughters of Dover, have inaugurated
the founding and equlpping the "Old
Peoples Home" in Dover, and about
$500 are in hand for the enterprise.
Rev. DIR. A. Smith in a letter COM
mending the enterprise says:
''There is in this State at the present
time no such home as is contemplated
by these good women and hence the
movement ought to be State wide in
its scope. There are more than enough
old people now in the State to fill such
home-men and women, too, in
many instances who have known the
joys and comforts of good homes
What an opportunity it is to honol
Christi for it was He that said ''Inso
much as We have done it unto one o.
the least of these my brethen ye have
done it unto me-" Now that begin
ming has been made iii good laltl
everybody ought to help and do it a
once. 1t is work we'll worthy of tn,
Kings Daughters and should succeed
Send contributions to Miss NJ. E
Salisbury, Treasurer, Dover, Del"
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08

A SINGULAR state of affairs is re-
ported from Cuba-that 5000 migrants
came there last month from Spain.
The majority of them are very poor
and General Ludlow is considering
means for their relief The inpour OF
the Spanish is causing the Cubans
anxiety. They dislike seeing the Span,
iards coming in such numbers, as il
will inevitably swamp them, and
Cubans continue to make trouble fol
the Spaniards.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08

For years the only form of political
bribery in Delaware was the biennial
purchased of limited number of venal
voters in Kent and Sussex counties,
who were known to all men as being in
the market with their votes on election
day. They bore the Odium of their de-
graded condition without shame, being
hardened in the iniquity. Unfor-
funately, it became such customary
affair to bid for the votes of these men
that the transaction became regarded
as only a regulation incident of an
election. Public opinion visited con.
tempt upon the vote-sellers, but spared
the equally degraded men who pur-
chased these venal suffrages.
The above is from the editorial col
umns of the EUery Eoening in refer
cace to the question in the TIMES
''hcw bribery by ofdce-giving is les
heinous crime than any other form 2
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08

THE Delaware State Federation of
Women's Clubs, has chosen for itself a
federation pin, that all affiliated with
it may wear to show from where she
halls, and to what she is pledged.
The emblem selected by the Feder-
alton was a three-leaf clover as sym
bolizing the three counties in the
State and also from the fact of Della
ware being an agricultural State. The
pin was designed by J. E. Caldwell OF
Philadelphia, and is very dainty and
pretty.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
Pay Up and Get Farm Jour
nal tor Five Years.

By special arrangement made with
the publishers of the Farm Journal,
we are enabled to offer five year sub
scription to that paper, to every new
subscriber who pays for the SMYRNA
TIMES one year ahead; and the same
offer is made to every old subscriber
who will pay all back dues and one
year in advance-both papers for the
price of ours only.
In order to get the Farm Journal
as premium for advance payment it
will be necessary to walk right up to
the captains office, for we have only a
limited number of fiye-year subscrip-
tions to dispose of. The Farm Jour-
nal is on a solid foundation and per-
fectly trustworthy.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon.
The TIMES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the town it represents and the
State of which it is a part. 1t also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.
RoBT. D. HoFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.
TERMS-SUBscRIPTIoN-S per annum. If
paid strictly in advance s1.0O. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option Hf the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents, but for the outlying district of which it
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Xenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. A rate of so
cents an inch for first insertion and % cents
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices 10 cents per line per issue. A special
reduction on all semi-annual and yearly adver-
Aisements.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08

HARDLY a day passes that some
trust or incorporation is not issued
from the office of the Secretary of
State at Dover. One last week was
from the Delaware Trust Company of
Wilmington, certificate of incorpora-
'tion for the Edison Chemical Com
lpany, to manufacture and deal in
chemical productions, capital stock
$500. 200.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08

National Bank.
Telephone, No. 10.