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A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture of An.
ME E. Springer, of 1926 Howardst.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, when she found thai
DR.. Kings New Discovery for consump.
tion bad completely cured her Of hack
ing cough that for many years had
made life burden. All other remedies
and doctors could give her no help, but
she says of this royal cure; Wit soon re-
moved the pain in my chest and | car
now sleep soundly, somathing that
can scarcely remember doing before
l feel like sounding its praises through
out the universe" So will every one
who tries DR.. Kings New Discovery
for any trouble of the throat, chest Of
lungs. Price SOC and 81. Trial bottles
free at Waters Pharmacy. Every bot
tie guaranteed.
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Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, of which Mr.
John OIlyer of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
WI was in most dreadful condition
Ny skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk
en-, tongue coated, pain continually in
back and sides, no appetite-gradually
weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given ME up. Fortunately, a friend
advised trying Electric Bitters;' and to
my great joy and surprise, the first
bottle made a decided improvement
| continued their use for three weeks
and am now a well man. | know they
saved my life. and robbed the grave Of
another victim" No one should fail
to try them. Only soc, guarantee al
Waters Pharmacy.
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THE LADIES' HOME JOUR
NAL FOR 1899,

TIE iEE LADIES HOME joURNAL promises unusu:
ally interesting and strong. The list is strong and
magazine that is, the three White House articles
which exPresident Harrison is to write. No man has
ever done what General Harrison will do in these
articles: show what "A Day With the President
at his Desk means in article; in another tell of
"The Social Life Of the PRESIDENT and in third ar.
ticle describe upstairs Life in the White House,
Each of the articles will be protusely illustrated An
other equally fascinating is the one called
Great Personal Events" in which some Of the great,
est cnthusiasms which have occurred in America will
be revived: those wonderful times when Louis Kos
suth rode up Broadway; when the young Prince of
Garden; when Henry Ward Beecher 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
orabe events and others will be wildly recalled,
told graphically than ever before, and illustrate
ed with pictures which have occupied twelve artists
year. third series is unique and valuable
from the fact that it will give women scores of ideas
for their homes twill reveal what there is Inside
OF Hundred American Homes and carefully re-
produce pictures Of one hundred completely furnish
ell rooms in homes in this country from Maine to
Californa-whcrc taste has gone farther than money.
Two new department writers nave also been exclus-
lively engaged by the JOURNAL Mrs S. T. Rorer,
who will hereafter have charge of thedomestic de-
partmcnt and give series of cooking lessons, and
Dwight l.. Moody, the famous evangelist who is to
put the result Of his life study of the Bible in de-
partmcnt entitled MIR Moody's Bible Class" The
artist, Charles Dana Gibson who created the Gibson
girl will present full page pictures showing THE
will alternate with Mr.. Gibson and present her idea
OF six Types of American Womanhood," showing :
the American woman in society in religion, in bus-
ness, in summer, in the home, and as mother,
Mary Z. wilkins, the New England writer, will re-
vive the old quilting party the ancient singing school
and the apple pairing bee i'll The Pleasures of Our
Ncighborhood." Sir Henry Irving is to tell how to
study, read and present Shakespeare in Small Com
muntes." Philip Sousa has written waltz, while
Ira d. Sankcy has composed hymn which he con.
sidcrs greater than his famous Ninety and Nine
Ian Maclarcn will have story, while Herbert D.
Wards numerous screal, THE Burglar Who Moved
Paradise" will run through the year. Jenny Linds
daughter is to sketch My Mother as Recall Her.
while George W, Smallcy is to show THE Personal
Side OF the Prince of Wales in lavsly-illustrated
article. Ii it has become a fad it seems for every
girl and woman to take this magazine, it is an excel
lent one and, unlike many other fads sensible one,
The JOURNAL is published by The Curtis Publish
ing Company, OF Philadelphia
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mander of the Army, although it has
several times been denied by War De-
partment officials. Gen. Merritt was
with the President again. at Pittsburg'
and Secretary Root will neither affirm
nor deny the rumor.
According to Mr.. F. P. Metzger Chief
Clerk of the General Land Office, it is
q mistaken idea to suppose that there is
no desirable public land open to settle.
ment under the homestead law. Speak,
ing on the subject he said: Where
is as good an opportunity today for a
settler to get a farm in the west by
merely pre.emptlng it as there ever
was No better located or richer land
was taken up fifty years ago than awaits
settlement today. The man who wants
a farm of rich land on which to make
his home can get it, and the General
Land Office is ready to advise those de-
string to settle on this land, and tell
them where they can locate. Particu-
larly good land will be found in Wash
ington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyom
ing, Minnesota and the Dakotas. Not
only can good farm be secured, but
farms can be had with timber on them
worth $4,000. This timber can be sold
as it is near enough to streams or rail
roads to get it to the market. This land
is constantly being taken up and there
is enough of it to last for a long time
70 come. The General Land Office is
doing more business today than ever in
its history" This may be surprising
information to many, but it is official
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THE
NEW YOhK WORLD,
Thrice a Week Edition.
Is Pages a Week
i56 Papers a Year.
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at the price Of n dollar weekly. Its political
news is prompt, complete accurate and i'm
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1t prints tho news of all the world, having
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We offer this uncqualed newspaper and
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tor 81. 10
The regular subscription price of the two
papers is 81 90.
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am the mother OF eight children and have
had great deal ofcXpcricnce with medicine,
Last summer my little daughter had the dys.
entcry iii its worst form. We thought she
would die. tried everything | could think
Of but nothing seemed to do her any good.
saw by an advertisement lnlour paper that
Chamberlam's collie, cholera and diarthoca
remedy was highly recommended and sent
and got bottle at once 1t proved to be
one OF the very best medicines we ever had
in the house. 1t saved my little daughter S
life. am anxious for every mother to know
what an excellent medicine it is Had ]
known ii at first it would have saved me q
great deal of anxiety and my little daughter
much suffering. Yours truly, Mrs. Geo F
Burdick, Liberty, II !. For sale by DR.. j..
X Waters
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WASHINGTON LETTER.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.
WASHINGTON, Aug, 2STH 1899

FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT
WASHINGTON, Aug, 2STH 1899.
The Navy Department promptly We
toed the proposition to take the old
frigatc Constitution--"Old Ironsides" -
from Portsmouth, N. H., where she has
been used as a receiving ship since 1881
to New York, to be used in the nav
welcome to Admiral Dewey. The yes
sci is old, and the Department consid-
ers far too valuable as patriotic relic
to be risked by even the short voyage
from Portsmouth to New York.
Gen. Miles has always had high
opinion Of the fighting qualities of COL
ored troops, and it is largely owing to
his influence that the additional regi-
ment, which Secretary Root has decided
upon, and which will bring the volun-
teer army almost up to the limit set
by Congress, will be composed of COL
ored men unless there is difficulty. in
getting a sufficient number of them to
enlist, and that isn't looked for.
Secretary Root is rapidly acquiring a
reputation as one CT the hardest work
ing members of the Cabinet, as well as
one of the most difficult for the news
paper men to work. He is at all times
extremely courteous, but it would be as
easy to extract information from a wood.
en- figure, as from him, except upon the
rare occasions when he desires to give
it. Circumstances are still keeping
alive the rumor that Gen. Merritt is
likely to 60 to the Philippines as Com.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31
TO MAKE LIFE HAPPY.

Sweet music appeals to the heart and soul
and lightens many of life's burdens. If you
have ever heard the sweet-toned STEGER
PIANO you will appreciate this. To reach
the highest standard ofeXcellence has always
been the aim in the manufacture of the
Celebrated Steger Piano. only the hest material
is USED. insurng great durability. Every
piano fully guaranteed.
The Stcgcr factories, thoroughly equipped
with the best and most improved machinery,
located at Stcger, Ill.,, are among the largest
in the West.
Intending purchasers will find it profitable
to write tor full descriptive catalogue, which
will be mailed tree, upon application.
STEGER e. Co. Established 1879 Chicago,
III. MACS
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During the civil war, as well as in our late
war with Spain, diarrhoea was one of the
most troublesome disease the army had to
contend with. In many instances it became
chronic and the old soldiers still suffer from
it. Mr.. David Taylor Of Wind Ridge, Greene
Co., Pa, is one OF these. He uses Chamber
Jams collie, cholera and diarrhoea remedy
and says he never found anything that would
give him such quick relief. 1t is for sale by
DR.. j. X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31
Golden Hours
For 1899.

This is the brightest AM 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, llarre
Irving Hancock, Cornelius Shea, Matt Royal
Weldon Cobb, w Der; Foster, Kirk Falconcr
r. G. Harbaugh, "Scrptus," &c, &c.
Among its special departments are "Scrip
tus Talks" Golden Hours Club" "Stamp
Talks" "Puzzcls," "Manly Sports" &c.
Golden Hours is for sale everywhere,
MUNRO'S PUBIC HOUSE,
"a & 26 VANDEwATER-sT.,
NeWYork.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

A diseased stomach surely undermines
health. 1t dulls the brain, kills energy, de-
stroys the nervous system, and prcdisposcs
to insanity and fatal diseases All dyspeptic
troubles are quickly cured by Kodol Dyspcp.
STA Cure 1t has cured thousands of cases
and is curing them every day. It's ingredi.
ents are such that it cant help curing. Or.
j. X. Waters
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31
TIE CA7oc7lN CLARION.
CHAS. E. CASSELL.
Editor and Publisher.
Thursday, August 81, 1899
Newspaper Law Decisions.

/. ANY pei son who takes paper regularly IRON
the postoffice- whether directed to his name an
others or wheth has subscribed or not re-
sponsible for the payment.
If any person orders his paper discontinued nc
OF she must pay all the arrearages or the puphsne
NAV continue to send it until payment is made ano
collect the whole amount whether the papcrts 'aNe'
from the Office or not.
Nopaper will be discontinued until paid up.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31
That ThrObbing IIentla che

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 Csc, money back
if not cured. Sold by Waters Phar-
nacv
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

You can't cure dyspepsia by dieting. Eat
good, wholesome food, and plenty OF it,
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure dgests food without
aid from the stomach, and is made to cure.
Dr. j. X Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

Rev. j. M. Yingling, pastor of the Bedford
Street Methodist church at Cumberland, Md.
says: ut affords me much pleasure to recon-
mend Chamberlain collie, cholera and diar-
rhoea remedy. | have used 1t and know
others who have done 80. / have never
known it to fail. 1t is sure cure when
taken in time" For sale by DIR. j. K, Waters
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31
A FrightfuI Blundcr

Will often cause horrible burn,
scald, cut or bruises. Bucklen's Arm.
ca Salve, the best in the world, will kill
the pain and promptly heal it. Cures
old sores, fever sores, ulcers, boils, telons
corns, all skin eruptions. Best pile
cure on earth. Only Csc a box, guar
anteed. Sold by Waters Pharmacy.
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1t is said that the annual output Ct
chewing gum is about Sc, 100000.

DcWitt's Little Early Risers cxpel from
the system all poisonous accumulations, reg,
ulatc the stomach, bowels and liver, and
purify the blood. They drive away disease
dlsspatc melancholy, and give health and wig
or for the daily routine, Do not grippe or
sckcn. DrJ X Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

Gun-shot wounds and powder burns, cuts
bruises, sprains, wounds from rusty nais,iin..
sect stngs and ivy poisoning, quickly healed
by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salvc. Positively
prevents blood poisoning. Beware of coun'
ierfeits. "DeWitLs" is safe and sure. Dr..
T X Waters
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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 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. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

"What might have been"-if that little
cough hadn't been neglccted--is the sad re-
Election of thousdands of cousumptiyes. one
Minute Cough Cure cures coughs and COLDS
DR.. J. X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

The Escural palace in Spain contains
cathedral, monastery with 200 cells
two colleges, three libraries and nearly
5000 other rooms.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31
Persia's Shah smokes $4,000 pipe

Thomas Rhoads, Centerfcld, O., writes: VI
suffered from piles seven or eight years, NO
remedy gave me relief until DeWitts witch
Hazel Salve, less than a box of which per-
mnnently cured me-" Soothing nea.ing, per
fectly harmless. Beware OF counterfeits'
DIR, J. K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

One of the largest domestic manu-
facturers OF incandescent electric lamps
has an output of over 100000 a year.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

The human hair varies in thickness
from the two-hundred. and 6ftieth to
the six hundreth part of an inch.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

The soothing and healing properties OF
Chamberlain's cough remedy, It's pleasant
taste and prompt and permanent cures, have
made it great favorite with the people
everywhere. For sale by DR.. }. Il. waters
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

1t ought to be some consolation tc
the Italian Government that this Coun
try has never allowed the lynchine
fever to extend to the hand organ men
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

DeWitt's Little Early Rsers benefit per-
mancntly They lend gentle assistance to
nature, causing no pains or weak ness,perma
nently curing constipation and liver all
ments. DR.. j. X Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. T. Lackamp, Elston, Mo-,
write: "Onc minute cough cure saved the
life of our little boy when nearly dead with
GROUP" DR.. j. X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

WTANTED-SEVERA TRUSTWOR
w thy persons in this state to manag
our business In their own and nearby coune
ties. It's mainly office work conducted at
home. Salary straight 100000 a year and
cXpcnscs-dclinite bonafide, no more, no less
salary. Monthly $40. References Enclose
self addressed stamped envelope. Hell bert E.
Hess, Pres't, Dept M, Chicago.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

For the seven months ending July
3lst, the loss by fire in the United
States amounted to 7,126,150.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

The total number of deaths il Balti-
more for June last were $40, a decrease
of 1875 compared with June 1898.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

Cucumber juice we'll rubbed into the
skin of the face will keep it clear, fresh
and soft.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

A new species of tomato worm is destroy
ing large fields in Southern Delaware. The
worm IS larger than the common tomato
worm and is capable Of doing great damage
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

The first piece of beefsteak that ever
reached the gold fields in Alaska sold
for $50 per pound.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31
The New York Family Story Paper
FOR 1899.

The New York Family Story Paper ranks
highest in circulation and general esteem of
all similar papers published in this county.
Among its contributors, most of whom write
exclusively for its columns are: Misses Laura
Jean Libbcy, Evelyn Malcolm, Abb S. Jack
man, Lucy M. Russell, Geraldine Fleming,
Helene Hicks, Mrs Alex. McV. Miller, Mrs,
Il. Burke Collins, Charlotte Stanley, Mary
A. Kiddcr, Charlotte Kingsley, Lillian II.
Drayton, Mr.. T. W. IIanshew, and Others.
Family Story Paper is sold everywhere.
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Who would think there

Who would think there
was insanity behind drop n
of water? But there is. 1t
was favorite torture in the -
old days to fasten the victim
where water should slowly
drip on his forehead. In 49,
little while he was howl
ing maniac.
Women do not, as rule, N
realize how the steadyi
drains which som etimcs
afIlict them must at last react on the
mind Sometimes, 1t is only fretfulness,
irritability or peevishness. AT other
times the condition passes beyond un-
reasonableness to irrationality.
With the relief of the body, from dis
ease, DR.. Pierces Favorite Prescription
gives also a cheerful mind and contented
spirit. When the drains and pains are
stopped the mind scars up like balloon
from which dead weight has been cast
out. Mothers who never knew q happy
moment when the birth hour confronted
them, and younger women doomed each
month to period of mental depression
as we'll as physical suffering, have found
O perfect cure by the use OF " Favorltc
Prescription" It contains no alcohol,
neither opium cocaine or other form OF
narcotic
II suffered with female weakness about eight
years-tried several doctors but derived no
benefit until began using DR.. Pierce's Favor:
lite Prescription, =" writes Mrs. John Green, of
Danville, boyle Co, Ky. This medicine was
recommended to me by other patients have
taken six bottles and feel like another person
IL took your medicine six months and feel
now like new person" writes Miss Annie
Stephens, of Bellevle, Wood Co, W. Va. Have
no headache, no haCkache, no pain anywhere.
took seven bottles Of Doctor
Pierces Favurite Prescription,
and seven bottles OF his ~
Golden Medical Discovery" l no.
think there Is no medicine like u
Doctor Pierce's. ] cant speak E6eGA
highly enough Of yonr mcdi- fT9AA
cine for it has done me so much IEI&A
good, I don't feel tired as l kJtlA
used to- sick. l feel well Et%#H
and think there is no medicine EE}EtN
equal to Or, Pierce's Favorte TE7 VS.
Prescription" In
Doctor Pierce's Pleasant - J
Pellets are graduated to MZ
the sensitive system Of HU
women.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

In Switzerland they are making
clocks which do not need hands and
faces.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

AID to beauty-Sleep on very low
pillow or none at all.
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VNTANTED SEVERAL TRUSTWOR
w thy persons in this state to manage
our business in their own and nearby coun-
ties. 1t is mainly office work conducted at
home. SALARY straight $4,000 year and
cxpenscs-defnlte bonalidc, no more, no less
salary. Monthly $75. References Enclose
self addressed stamped envelope, Herbert e
Hess, Pres't, Dept M, Chicago. 8 Is got
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

Mayor Carter Harrison, of Chicago,
has been sent from the Philippines a
rebel flag captured near Mololos,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

There are 3,lO0 breweries in Bel
GUM.
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ACCIDENTS will happcn by the pay
mcnt of very small sum of money we will
sell you an Accident Policy that will guar
antee you from S. TO $25 per week should
you be disabled by accident.
July 22,f CASSELL & WATERS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

1t has been proved, as the result of
experiments, that the circulation Of the
blood is affected by music.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

eB- INSURANCE.-If your Fire lnsur
ance is about to expire, call on us for rates.
iuly22tf CASSELL e WATERS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-08-31

CB FOR SALE A practically new
three burner, latest improved Gasoline Stove
oven attached. Reason for selling, have
no need of it. A bargain. Inquire ut
Jy 29tf THE CLARION OFFICE.