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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-09

A Maine reason why 80 many people
are killed by hunters in the Moosehead
lake region Is that the modern rife
carries its ball mile or more, 80 that
when a hunter misses the game at
which he aims, or thinks he aims, there
is no telling where the missile will
land. II things keep going from bad
to worse In that respect. the pine tree,
state legislature will have to enact a
law requiring sportsmen when they fire
to point their weapons toward the re.
NTH. That will b. the upshot Of the
matter.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-09

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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-09
Ancient War Songs.

julius Caesar had his men sing songs
Of triumph after victory and some
Of the verses are In existence to-day.
Edward I. had the Welsh bards put to
death because he thought they melted
the soldiers to battle. In Spain many
traces of Roman war songs are to be
found. Spanish and Portuguese war
songs were called romancers. The Cid.
written in the twelfth century. has al
ways been the martial inspiration Of
the Spaniards. What the Cid is to
Spain the Roland is to France. The
"Chanson De Roland" has been sung
since the eleventh century, and has
$500 verses.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-09

Eighteen hundred years ago or there
abouts, the Roman emperor Trajan
built bridge across ne Danube, the
piers of which are found by the ROu.
manian engineers solid enough to sus-
tain a new structure, which will unite
the towns of Ternu SEVERN, in Rour
mania, and Gladova, in Servia. In the
middle of the structure the statue Of
Trajan will stand lour squares to all
the winds that blow.
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-09

At Roubaix, one Of the socialist
strongholds Of France, the II, 900 pub.
lie school children receive free food
and clothing at the expense of the
town. Their dinner at school consists
Of soup, bread, vegetables, meat and u
glass Of wine. At the beginning of
simmer and Of winter each child re-
ceives complete suit of clothes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-09
A Strange Pet.

Perhaps the strangest pet ever kept
by a man was wasp which Sir John
Lubbock caught in the Pyrenees and
resolved to tame. He began by teach
ing it to take it's meals on his hand, and
in q very short space of time 1t grew
to expect to be fed In that way.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-09

WANTED SEVERAL TRUSTWOR-
w thy Persons 10 this state to manage
our business in their own and nearby coun-
ties. 1t is mainly Office work conducted at
home. Salary straight 5000 year and et-
penses-d definite, bonatide, no more. no less
salary. Monthly SIS. References. Enclose
Hess, Pres, Dept. NJ, Chicago.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-27
AFTER The EARTHQUAKE
How San Jacinto Feels After Its Christi
mas Day Experience.

San Jacinto. Call, December 26. This
little city Is q scene Of dsso'atlon. Peo-
pie are beginning to recover from the ter
ror inspired By the earthquake which
centered here on Christmas morning,
and destroyed every brick building In
the town, and some definite estimate Of
the damaas wrought can now be made.
At the Saboba Indian reservation near
here a dance had been held the night be-
fore and large Quantities OF whisksy
consumed by the Indians sent N ost Of
them into drunken stupor before the
shock came. A number Of squaws had
huddied together In an old adobe build
ing and were sleeping of the effects Of
the liquor. Tbs heavy walls fell In upon
them. ak were killed outright and two
died later, while score more were badly
10 jured.
Main street Pr slnts sad appearance.
It is impossible to walk along the side
walks because of the heaps OF debris
and overhanginE walls Brick walls
were razed to the level OF the ground
with thousands OF dollars Of merchandise
buried UNDERNEATH There Is not u busi-
ness house In town that has not suffered.
Electric wires are down and some OF the
power houses have fallen in. The walls
OF the county hospital, ersoted recently
at cost OF Sl0,C01 were badly damaged.
The losses aggregate over $4,000.
At Hsfnet ths hotel was damaged to the
extent OF 10000. Considerable damage
was done 10 other property. The chin
neys OF the hotel fell, some of them
crushing through the roof. One fell on
the bed of Frank johnson. bruising him
badly.
It 10 said that rumbiipgs had been
heard for several days about Tauquils
Peak ip the San Jacipot range, supposed
70 be an extinct volo ino. Between San
Jaoinso and Hemet, geysers Of hot sui
phur water have appeared and the fumes
are SO strong that no one can get near
tue gey ssrs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-27
NO STRING TO THIS GIFT.
Admiral wouId Probably Prefer q
Have ID Chained.

Washington, December rs The black
bsar "Billy" sent to Admiral Dewey ty
the citizens of Bsrmidji, Mimi, with tie
stipulation that hs might give the beast
away II he wanted to arrive heis Inst
night hungry and cross.
"Billy" WAS handled by an express
company, and when he was placed In the
capital warehouse, about midnight, he
lost no time. although Gagged, in making
things lively. His reputation as "pet'
which his donors had vouched for. was
destroyed In about fiftsen minutes.
The upeIintendent of the National
Geological park. to whom Admiral Dewey
had consigned his pet in advance, was
told by telephone that the bear would
have to be taken away Immediately. A
wagon was sent from the park, and
"BiIly'sr transfer was safely made. He
was placed In stronger cage and altar
eating q good meal became quite dooile.
"Billy' Is huge black bear. and his
addition to the National park IL eonsid.
cred very nioe Christmas present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-27
WILL PROBABLY REOPEN.
Outlook Brighter for Broadway Ma
tional Bank.

Boston, peoen bsr 25.-Affairs at the
Broadway National pauk appeared much
improved today. The Glote National
bank is taking SO much Of the time OF
Examiner Wing. that new examiner,
MIR. Lloyd, has been cent on from WASH
ington, to take charge Of the broadway.
He Is hopeful that the bank will resume
and says that 1t ought to. Mr.. Curtis.
the cashier. 10 making all possible efforts
to get the capital $780, COO, subscribed
and 1t looks now 40 though he would suo-
coed. Stock not taken by the present
stock holdsr "a will be absorbed BY MIR.
Curtis' friends. He will remain as
cashier. Hia fortune was largely invested
in this present stock, which "a. OF course.
valuelsss, and he will not embark In the
new enterprise. The matter will bs set.
tied this week, The chances, 10 is claimed
bs.ng In favor of the banks reopening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-27
STILL FIGHTING.
Minor American Successes in the Phil
fppines.

Manila, December 26.-Col. J. FranKlin
Bell Of the Thirty-Sixth infantry, en-
countered one hundred and hfty Fill
pinos, Thursday. near Alarninos. provinee
Of Fam bales, and killed, wounded or
captured twenty eight OF them. Our
troops also obtained possession Of man,
bar Of rifles and a quantity of ammuni.
tion. One American wss wounded.
A detachment OF the 54th infantry en-
countereo a band Of the enemy Sunday At
Aritan, province Of New Viscaya and
routed them, killing two and wounding
or capturing thirtsen. The Americans al
20 seized quantity OF am munition.
The 21st regiment attacked a Filipino
outpost Sunday, near Caismba. soattef-
ing them and killing five OF the enemy.
The 23d regiment Sunday had brush
With the enemy from ths mountains
D orth west Of Dinalu pijsu. One American y
was wounded. The troops cap tured l2o
head OF cattle and brought them 10 Orani,
Bataan province. In the island OF Psnay
Captain Brownsl's company OF toe y Ath
Infantry fou yht the ensmy near Saia.
The rebels loss heavily, and the Ameri-
cans captured Q number OF rides.
The rebels who fed from Panay TO
Romblon island ara surrendering to the
American garrison from Pauay.
The faneral of Major General Lawton
will take plaos Deoen ber 30. Tbs remains
will be embarked on the transport
Thomas.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-27

at high moan last Friday. he died We
defeat. but to celebrate a triumph. Ii
walked with God and hs was not.
God took him.
"There In the West In the presence Of
the great audieaos of Il, 900 Of bis fellow
men, God spoke TO bim to lay 1t all down
and come home. He would have planned
1t so. This IL not the place, nor am l
the man to p-e elt q study OF the lie
and character Of Dwight l., Moody. No
ONE will ever question that we ars today
Lying In the kindly bosom OF ths earth
the mortal 6ody OF great man. Whstt er
We measure greatneas by qualities OF
intellect or by things alons, Dwight L.
Moody must be accepted great. lie
basis Of Mr.. Moody's oharao es WI sin
terity, gsnuinensss. He had an In
veterats aversion to all foi ms OF $ lam;
unr ality and pretense. Most Of ell did
he deielt religious pretenca. Along with
this fundamental quality Sir. Moody
cherished a great love OF Righteousness.
His first question concerning any pro-
posei action wss, SIS 10 righ.P But these
OF all noble oharect were in him
suffused and trsnsngured by divine grace.
Besides all this, Mr.. Moody was In
wonceriul degree brave, magnanimous
and unseiash.
"Doub lis this unlettered Nsv Eng
land country boy, became whss re wss
bideeD by the grace Of God. Dwight Il.
Moody's power lay: First. in g oeflni.e
experiences of Christ's saving grace. He
had passed out Of death Into life and
he kIe~ IL. Secondly, Mr.. Moody be-
lIoved In the divine authority OF the
scriptures The Bible was to him the
voice Of God, and he made 1t resonnd as
such In the oopsoiencs Of men. Third.
iy, he was baptizsd with the Holy Snirit
and knew +. at hs was. 1t was TO him
as definite an experience as bis conser-
sion. Fourthly, he was a man Of prayer.
He believed In q living ard nn'ete-ed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-27
(TALK No. 74.)
AT CHURCH,

I presume there are hundreds OF
people In this city who always look
over the hymns at church, but cannot
see distinctly enough to join In the.
singing. I notice several OF these
reopls every time I go to church.
Sometimes. esre eially in the evening,
the type is 50 blurred that they can
not even find the place. Still they do
not seem to realize that they need
glasses. If thsy knew the Injury they
were doing to their eyes they would
not he witt ont glssses single day.
There Ia no greater strain than trying
to read when it is almost impossible
to do SO. To continue the strain SIM
ply means n breaking down OF tho
sight. II you are one Of thess hun
dreds, do net postpone the matter q
single moment II you will come In
will show you glasses that you can
read the finest pint with. win tell
you when you ought to wesr glasses
and when you ought not to. l heve
had exrerienee with hundreds Of
other Ca3es similar to your own and
will give you the benefit OF that sx-
psrienos in advising you.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-27
BUTLER WARNED ENGLAND.
But His Information Was Distasteful
to the Government.

But Ills Information was Dfstastefui
to the Government.
New York, December ga special
cable to the Herald from London. says:
IL sppears that a storm Is brewing on the
subject Of the course of the government
toward General Sir William Butler.
whose conduct 40 the outset OF the war
met with much criticism.
My informant says that General Bat
ieI. previously to the war, ssnt series Of
dispatches warning the government
against attaoking tho Beers, giving de-
tails OF their condition for war which
havs been verified by recent events. But
his dispatches were very distasteful to
the Government and were put away out
o. sight, and General Butler was harshly
criticized.
General Butler, It seems, drew atten-
| lion to the way In which the English
were misled by the blindness Of the In
has taken place. was totally unaware OF,
or purpossly nisinformsd by the beers as
10 their arms and numerical strength.
IL 10 we'll known here that British
agents Of the Intsljigencs Dspsstmrnt
were SAINT from time TO tlme TO ind ous
Hnkt tno DOSES WYE uotuk II tno way VI
armament. The Beers knew oil about II
but simulated naivete, and conducted the
visitors round forts which they chose for
their own PURPOSES where old guns were
set up and shown with an affection OF
pride by President Krugsr's men, who
were cumming enough to inspire the
strangers by their pIausibility.
Thus the British Intelligence depart
ment recsivsd the most minute reports OF
the calibrs, range and number of the
canaou osaessed BY the Beers, but were
merely gulled by the willy hurgner. The
real guns, with which the war is con-
Quoted, the Creusots and Krupps, we're so
carefully hidden thai scarcely a soul out
side of the Immediate circle or the gov
ernment knew Of them.
| In the same view 1t Is thought that the
Beers understated their numerical forces
and small arms.
II what am told be true. all thsss
things were told to the home government
by General Butler, with ths result thss
| Butler was called disloyal and pro- Bosr
and rabid papers demanded his degrada-
| ton.
But since the war began people who
knew the contsuts of General Butlsr's
dispatches have come forward and asked
| that they be published. Tbs attention of
| msmbsrs OF Parliament has been called
| to the matter, and when the Commons
are assem- bled In six weeks time defpapd
sili he made for the publication Of the
desratches.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-27
Successful Sortie at
Ladysmith.
More English Prisoners Arrive
at Pretoria.

London, December s7-4s0 q. m.--Ds
spatchss from South Africa are still
greatly delayed. But they are arriving
more fresly. which shows that the cen
forship has been relaxed.
There appears to BIS no great change II
to situation. A despatch from Loursnzc
Marquez, datei December 81, gives th'
following from the Boer head laager
dated December 10;
'The British naval gurs at Colenst
have been oannonading Bulwer bridge
over the Tugsla river with view o
smashing II.
"Thr lombard ment of Ladysmith II
proceeding slowly. Gen. Joubert has ar
rived here and been accorded q hearty
welcome. He addressed the burghers or
December IS. More British prisoners
have been sent to Pretoria, including
Col. Bullock, Major Walters, Major Ball
wark, Major Foster. Caps DioK, Can't.
Norton, Capt. Fltzherpert, Capt. Ford,
Capt. Hutphinson, Lieut.. Bonham,
Lieut., Smy thsrs, Lieut.. Thorns, Lieut..
U'Connsyghy. Lieut.. kuntbauid, Lieut..
Christian, Lieut.. Brieg, Lieut. Biroh.
Lieut. HAlford, Lieut.. Tarkbuii and
Lieut.. Jones'"
"A despatch to thu Daily News from
Lady smith dated Decembsr 10, says:
"A mother sortis last night. Gep. Hun
ter with $40 volunteers destroyed one
six Inch Creusot gun, one Howttzsr anc
one Maxim. One Briton killed. The
Beers aunuers fed"
Dispatches from various points indicate
the steady grow tn Of Dutch disaffeotion.
The Tim 90 advocates stern treatment oi
ths disafieoisi Ddtoh ooIonfsts and ths
en- forcemsnt of the penalties OF tree soE
egata ask persons arG r.opsrty.
Tne 10th LaDesfs Will GO TO South Al.
rica from India at the special request oi
Lord Roberts.
The transport Tantailon Castle has ar.
rived at Cape Town with . numbar OF
Howitzsrs and quiok.frr Gurs which
Gen. Buller urgently needs. Dispatches
from Moddsr river dated Thursday. de-
cembfr 81 rsIort thai intsrmittsnt firing
WAS continuing Oh both sides. A num-
Der of Free State burghers had surren
dered. There is an unconfrined report
that Q Canadian picket was cut OF nen
Belmont. lt Is also asserted that fever II
raging among the boers.
A despatch from Chievelsy Camp dated
Thursday, December 81. says; Lyddit
shells are daily thrown In ths Boel
camp to prevent them working at th,
trenches fhe firing OF big guns is heard
daily from the direction OF Ladysmith.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-27
FIRE IN SANFORD.
Three story Block Damaged Early
This Morning.
IsrRcrAL TO THE PREssI

Sanford, December 2a-e.45 q. m. An
alarm of fire was soundsd at 10 this
morning for a blaze In the three story
wooden block owned by ID. @. Clark on
Main street The fire was confined to the
lower floor which Is occupied by Wash
ington Worcester. dealer In clothing and
N. X. Spinney, as lunch room. The
sheathing partition bstween the two
stores was partially destroyed, but
outside OF this the damage was mostly by
water.
The upper part of the building Is used
for lodgings but the dodgers left their
apartments without confusion, One of
the tenants gave the alarm. Mr.. 6pinney
didn't close his store until after mid night
and be says that when he went home he
thought he smslled smoke, but could find
no fIe. The losses are all covered by in
surance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-27
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, Dec.2s, taken at
p. M. meridian time, the observation for
each section being given in this order;
Temperature, direction of wind, state OF
weather.
Boston. "a, w. clear; New York, 20.
N, clear; PhilRdelphis. 20. NV, clear I;
Washington. 81. NV. clear; al Albsny. 30. w,
clear: Buffalo,ls w, clear; Detroit. IA,
N, rain; Chiosgo, IS. W, cloudy; st.
olsar; Bismarck. o., N, clear; jackson
vile, 81, NV, clear.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-27
MISCELLANEOUS.
Toturing
Disfiguring Humors.
Itching, Burning, and Scaly
Eruptions of the Skin and
Scalp with Loss of Hair
CURED BY CUTICURA.

The treatment is simple, direct, agreeable,
and economical, and is adapted to the young
est infant as well as adults Of every age.
Bathe the affected parts with Hot WATER
and CuTIcuRA SOAR TO cleanse the skin OF
crusts and scales, and soften the thickened
cuticle. Dry, without hard rubbing, and
apply CUTIcURA Ointment freely, to allay
itching, irritation, and Inflammation, and
eoothe and heal, and lastly take the CurIcuRA
RFsoIyFyr to cool and cleanse the blood.
This treatment affords instant relief, permits
rest and sleep, and points 10 speedy, perma-
nent, and economical cure when all other rem
edies and even the best physicians faii.
Sod evsryvhers. Price. Tsi ser. 81 y, or cEIicrca ~
eolp Ssc.I OfYrnrNT. 0c RBsoLvrNI (haf fifeh &c
Porrnn DRuo AND CnEM. CoRP., Soe Props, Boston.
pr-s How 10 Cure Humorr," 64-page book, ffee.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-27
ATTACK ON SUBIG GARRlSON
Further Reinforcements sent From
Manila.

Manila, Dsospbsr 27.-e.f5 2. m. .-dsn.
Santa Ana, with force Of insnfesn's ss-
timated at thres hurdred attacked the
garrison nt Subia yesterday. A body Of
marines were sent from Olongaro to re-
inforcs the garrison and the Fiiipinos
were driven back several icing killed.
There were no casulties oa the American
side. A company OF the 4oth voiuntesr
infantry together with = contingent OF
N arinss has been sent from Manila to 70
inforcs the Sutig garrison still further.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-27
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.

Portland. Dsc. 90. iSss-Ihe local
weather bureau records the following;
sa, barometer, 20. sos; thermome-
ter, 22; dew point. 1S; real h umidity, 80;
direction of wind, NV; wind velocity, 8;
state of weather, clear.
SD. m.-Barometer, 20. 1856; thermome-
ter. "a: dew point, II; real humidity, 10;
direction of wind, W; velocity, @; state
of weather, cloudy.
Max temp, 30; min. temp, %; mean
temp, 26; max wind velocity 20 W;
precipitation-24 hours, trace.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-27
THE WEATHER.

Boston, December 26.-Local forecast
Fair Wednesday, probably Thursday
light westerly winds.
Washington, December 26.-Forecas'
for Wednesday and Thursday for New
England and eastern New York: Fair,
contiaued cold Wednesday and Thurs
day light to fresh west to north winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-27
sUHooNER IN DISTRESS.

Washington, Decsmber ga Post
spa oiaI from Norfolk, Va, says:
The schooner Harry Prescott, JaoksoL-
Vile to New Haven. with lumber, was
toWsd into Hampton Roads today In
distress, Capt. Gray reports he was
struck Saturday oil Hstteras by hur-
rlcene. After occurring additional sailors,
the pluoky skipper continued on his yoy-
age the pumps being manned to keep
down the water, which Is now in the
hold,