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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
PRETTY SCREENS.
HOW 70 BUILD A USEFUL BIT OF
FURNITURE WITH LITTLE OUTLAY.

Japanese and Chi, ESQ sorseus Can n
Purchased st vsi, Reasonable Prices,
But They Can Re Made Hems at Much
Less Expense.
The screens that come from Japan
and China are bs t for the moderate
purse. They can purchased at rea-
sonable prices in almost every town
and city In the ,,untry. Or screens
at still less expense may be made at
home.
First determine upon the size Of the
screen, the height Of the panels, their
width, and wheth,r two, three or four
shall be used. A screen Of good pro-
portion is one for led Of three panels
I'VE and one-half fset high by two feet
in width.
Have a frame M de by the carpenter,
or, better still. make 1t yourself II you
are clever at such work. It is . sim.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16


That beefsteak hroiled without salt
L. much more juicy and tender. It
may be seasoned with salt, pepper and
butter when ready to serve.
That little boiled rice or corn left
from dinner can be made into most
excellent frittsrs by the addition Of an
egg or two, a little baking powder and
-four to make a stiff batter: then fry
In hot lard.
That rancid butter boiled In water
with q pinch of charcoal will lose its
rancid odor and taste and may be used
for cooking purposes.
That musty coffee or tea pots may
be cleaned and sweetened by putting
in a tablespoonful Of wood ashes and
filing with cold water; then set over
the fire and boil. and after thorough
washing and rinsing they will be al
good as new.
That broken bits Of bread should not
be allowed to accumulate. as they can
be fried or served as cream toast when
too large to be put in with the crumbs
for powdering; beat up an egg or two
with little milk. dip the sliced bread
in this and try slightly in good hot
drippings, or toast, dip In hot water,
butter slightly and cover with white
sauce.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
Tea by Courtesy.

Every one Is aware that much OF the
tea We drink Is tea in name only, so
much ia it adulterated. But there are
many beverages called teas which are
not fraudulent manufactures, though
they are called by the name OF the
delicious Chinese leaves. In Mauritius,
for example. they make tea Of the
leaves Of an orchid.
In Peru. they drink mate, tea made
from native species Of holly.
The Abyssinians make tea from the
leaves of the catha edulis. which has
such stimulating qualities that to chew
a single leaf will produce all the effects
OF q strong cup Of coffee. It is most
valuable to travellers.
The Tasmanians are said to be the
lucky owners OF no fewer than 100
kinds Of leaves from which tea can be
made, while the Tonkinese have tea
from berries. leaves, woods and barks
of trees.
In Sumatra coffee leaves are put In
the teapot and tho result is said to be
excellent
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
Can Abuse Their Husbands.

In the matter Of woman's rights
Abyssinia is far ahead of Europe. Ac-
cording to an authority, the house and
all its contents belong to her, and If the
husband offends her she not only can
but does turn him out Of doors till he
ia duly repentant and makes amends
by the gift of a cow or the hslf OF a
camel-that is to say. half the value
OF a camel. On the other hand, 1t Is
the privilege and duty Of the wife to
abuse her husband, and she can divorce
herself from him at pleasure, whereas
The husband must show reasons to JUS
tify such an act on his part.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
Danger of Children Sucking Thumbi

Although many babies throve and
grew up in spite Of sucking their
thumbs, perhaps many who died might
have been saved II their mothers had
prevented their doing so. At least that
Ia the theory of DR.. Monae Lesser, who
says that fever germs and all sorts
of other germs may be carried to the
system by putting the fingers In the
mouth.
The careful mother Of to-day, in her
wholesome fear Of deadly germs, must
have no sympathy for her little ones
determination to suck It's thumb. She
should exert all her self-control, when
the temptation comes to her to yield
to the little tyrant, to keep him quiet.
Should the habit be fixed one. she
should treat the rebellious thumb to
coating Of aloes. or its possessor to
the more heroic remedy Of a good
spanking.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
The Baltimore Weekly SUN

The Weekly Sun publishes all the news
of each week, giving complete accounts OF
al events of interest throughout the world.
The Weekly Sun is unsurpassed rs an
Agricultural Paper. 1t is edited ny writers
of practical experience, who know what
farming means and what farmers want in an
agricultural Journal. 1t contains regular
reports of the work of the Agricultural ex-
pertinent stations throughout the country,
OF the proceedings of farmers clubs and in
stitutes, and the discussion of new methods
and ideas in agriculture. Its Market Re-
ports, Poultry Department and Veterinary
column are particularly valuable to country
readers Every issue contains Stories,
POEMS Household and Puzzle Columns, a
variety of interesting and selected instruc'
tive matter and other features, which make
it welcome visitor IN city and country
homes alike.
One dollar year. Inducements to get
ters sup of clubs for the Weekly Sun. Both
the Daily and Weekly Sun mailed free OF
postage in the United States. Canada ard
Mexico. Payments invariably in advance.
A. s. ABELL COMPANY,
Publishers and Proprietors.
Baltimore. Nd.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
Grease Spots ON Books.

To remove grease spots from the
books heat the creased spots by hold
ing them before the fire. and place
clean blotting paper between each
sheet, warm the leaf once more, and
paint the stains on both sides with es-
sential oil of turpentine made boiling
hot. Repeat, II necessary; then brush
over the parts again with rectifed
spirits OF wine.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
Watch ChiIdren,s Ears.

Mothers should be careful In tying a
CAP or bonnet down over the little
ones ears. The ears should be laid
fiat against the side Of the head instead
OF carelessly folded forward. 1t is this
carelessness on mothers part that re-
suit in the wide spread ears that de-
form 10 many grown peoples heads.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
bag for Opera Glassas.

A pretty bag for opera glasses Is
made Of cream colored satin, lined
throughout with rale pink silk and
elaborately trimmed with lace. The
bottom is made over firm round piece
OF cardboard, measuring Ave inches In
diameter, and is covered inside and
outside and scanned together at the
edge. The satin for the sides and top
Is eighteen inches long and six inches
deep.
The dainty design is worked on the
lower part OF the bag with silk and
beads. Ten rings are sewn on the bag
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
Church Directory.

Reformed Church. Rev. G. A, Whitmore
pas or. Services bi.weekly alternating
morning and evening. Services ednes.
day,7 d. m, Sunday School 2p. m.
Guild each Lords Day 830p. m. other ser.
vices announced from the pulpit.
Lutheran Church Rev. A. Bredenbek past
tor. Services, Sunday 10 A. M. and $50 p
Sunday School, 3. P. " Prayer Meet.
ing, Wednesday, 6.46 +.
United Brethren Church-Rev. William
Daugherty Pastor. Regular Services by
appointment from the pulpit.
Glass Meeting every two weeks at ~ a. IN.
Prayer Meeting every Thursday evening
Sunday School Pm.
Mite Society S.mi-monthly. "Wednesday
evening at 8 o'clock. w. MIS-. meeting
Monthly at Parsonage.
Moravian Church: Rey. M. F. Oerter, Pas
tor. Sunday School every Sunday, y a. 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. II. Courtney Pastor. Services every alter
nate Sunday at 10 A. M. and 700 r. M.
Sunday School at 8 A. M. Prayer Meeting
every Wednesday evening at 100 +. M.
ST.. Stephens Church, Protestant Episcoai
Rev. Ernest McGill, Rector. Services
every Sunday at 400, p. NJ, at Walkers
Vile at 1880 n. m. at Thurmont,
seryice SATURDAYS at 400 p. IN.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16

MRS. SUSANNA BRANSFoRD EMERY.
went to work, developed the property.
and to-day Mrs. Emery receives over
$1,000 a month in dividends. Her mine
is known as "Silver King" The prop
erty adjoins tho Great Ontario, the
richest silver proposition in the world.
An income Of $4,000 year ought to
satisfy any woman. But this does not
represent the amount of Mrs. Emery's
spending money" by any means.
She became interested in the Grand
Central, gold prospect In the great
Tintic or Eureka mining district. In
one year this has paid the rich widow
something like $4,000. and she has
recently refused to sell her interest in
the mine for 100000.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
American Women.

Women are keenly competing with
men In art and professional life in
America, as Is shown by recent statis-
tics. In the United States there are
1000 actresses and $4,000 women vocal
lists and instrumentalists; 1000 are
professional artists, 800 journalists
and $500 who are engaged In literary
work Of one kind or another. The
number of women who are dramatic
authors or theatrical managers 10 600.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
SCREEN FOR A FIREPLACE.

presto, the reverse side OF the screen
becomes a wardrobe and towel rack.
BY fastening hooks in the top strip OF
the screen dresses can be hung upon
1t, and towels, stockings. ETC., can be
placed on the cross pieces. There is
really no end to the uses to which
screens may be put, and their manufac-
ture is 80 simple and so inexpensive
that every ingenious woman may pos
sess one.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
MeaaurinR Fruit.

In following recipes for the canning
and preserving Of fruit 1t should be re-
membered that quart Of fruit must be
measured in a quart measure, not in
the tradesmen's baskets, which vary In
size, but are never full scriptural
quart. Fruits and vegetables should
be sold here as they are abroad, by
the weight, instead Of by measure.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16

A CTIVE SOLICITORS WANTED ev-
n erywhere for "The Story of the Phil
ippines" by Murat Halsteat, commissioned
by the government rs Official Historian TO
tue War department. The book was written
in army camps at San Francisco, on the
Pacific with Gen. Merritt, in the hospitals at
Honolulu, in Hong Kong, in the American
trenches at Manila, in the insurgent camps
with Aguinaldo, on the deck of the Olympia
with Dewey, and in the roar OF battle at the
fall of Manila Bonanza for agents. Brlm
full of original pictures taken by government
photographers on the spot. Large book
Low prices. Big profits. Freight paid
Credit gwen. Drop all trashy unofficial war
books. Outfit free. Address F. T. Barber.
Sec'y Star Insurance Bldg Chicago.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
The siame.e BRIDEGROOM.

Every Siamese girl who reaches a
certain age without marrying Is tick
eted and labeled and placed In a privi-
legged class, under the special care OF
the king, who binds himself to find q
husband for them all. His method is
delightfully."- simple. A prisoner in any
of the Siamese jails may gain his par
don and release by marrying one Of the
Ineligible class. Whether he is already
married or not is not OF great conse-
quence, for in Siam 1t Is not necessary
to draw the line at one wife.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
Making . Corner Sofa.

With little expense pretty corner
sofa may be made for sitting or draw
ing-room. The platform. one foot in
height, may be made by any amateur
carpenter. Upon this 10 fitted a mat
tress or cushion, which may then be
covered as elaborately or as simply as
desired, the same scheme being carried
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
rois{oi,s Wife His Business MANAGE,

Tolstoi leaves all practical matters
relating to his publications to his wife.
She supervises the printing, attends to
the correspondence and reads the
proofs. She has brought out two COM
plets editions of his works, one in a
sumptuous form, the other cheap edi-
ton for the public. Their text is iden-
tical, but the edition de luxe has a
number Of portraits Of the author,
some OF which cannot b obtained else
where.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
Novel Baking Dish.

A newly designed pie and cake bak-
ing dish has hollow projection form
ed in the bottom, which extends level
with the top and has vent holes In the
sides, while the top is provided with
a screw-threaded recess for the inser-
tion OF a handle by which the dish may
be lifted when hot
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
Mirnt Be Adopted Here.

There are curious customs in some
parts of the Middle Empire, as China
is called. Young girls who are mar
riageable wear their hair in a long plait
down their back, while in this red
ribbon is interviewer. This can only
be worn by one who is unmarried and
is not bound by marriage engagements.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
A CORNER SOFA.

out in the curtain at the back, which
should be lined with a plain color
The looping is done by drawing the full
hess through brass curtain rings. the
last ON either side being finished with
an ornament such as a Japanese fan,
or any other effective bit Of color. Piled
up with cushions this makes a charm
Ing piece Of furniture.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
No 40

wv 7ANTED-SEVERAL TRUST WOR
w thy persons in this state to m anag
our business in their own and nearby coun-
ties 1t is manly Office work conducted at
home. Salary straight 5000 year and
expenses-defnite, bonafde, no more, no less
salary. Monthly $75.. References. Enclose
self addressed stamped envelope, Herbert =
Hess, Pres't, Dept M, Chicago.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
Good for Young Cannries.

The best food for young canaries Is
hard-boiled egg mixed with little
wheat bread. Cut up the egg fine and
add to 1t a part Of roll that has been
soaked in water for few minutes, and
then squeeze dry. Great care must be
taken that the food be fresh, for II it
be the least sour 1t will kill the birds.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
Animals That Love Perfume.

An investigator Of the effect OF
perfumes on animals in Geological
Gardens discovered that most of the
lions and leopards were very fond Of
lavender. They tosk piece Of cotton
saturated with it and held 1t between
their paws with great delight.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
Leave Rocky Ridge for Emm,tsburg at

Leave Rocky Ridge for Emm,tsburg at
s26 and 10 40 m, and 8 81 and 6 81 p nj.
Leave Edgemont for WaynesboIo and
Chambersburg at 705 and II As a m, and
for Shippensburg at 735 pm.
Leave Hagerstown for Cherry Run and
points on Potomac Valley Railroad at 8 05
m and 10 20 and 8 05 pm.
Leave Brucevllle Tor Frederick at 8 S8, 8 81
aud 10 40 IN and 5 3S and 6 80 p m, and for
Littlestown, Taueytown, Wrghtsville and
Columbia at AZ IN and S45 pm.
Daily-all other daily except Sunday.
tstops to land Passengers from Baltimore.
J M. HOOD. B II. GRrswoLD.
Genl, Manager. Genl, Passenger, Agen
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
1899. THE SUN. 1899.
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Paper of the People, For the Peo.
pie and With the People.
Honest in Motive Fearless in Expression,
Sound in Principle.
Unswerying IN It's Allegiance to Right The
ores and Right Practices.

rNrn C,,n PUBLISHES ALL THE
He Dun NEWS ALL THE TINE
but it does not allow its columns to be de.
graded by unclean, immoral or purely sen.
sational matter.
Editorially The Sun is the Consistent and
Exchanging Champion and Defender OF
Popular Rights and Interests against politi
cal machines and moncpolies of every char
acter. Independent in all things, extreme
in none. 1t is for good laws, good govern
ment and good order.
By mail Fifty Cents month. Six Dol
lars year.
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oSNGAnAN 10<AAA SE AAO@ O0AANAnAs
pie matter to form the skeleton Of
strips Of light pine from an inch to an
inch and a half In thickness. Only the
outside pieces and two cross pieces are
required to brace the frame and make
1t taut and firm. Once the frame IL
completed the rest Is easy.
Now stretch over the frame some fg-
ured burlap, that can be secured at the
low cost Of 12HS cents yard. Choose
this for the face Of the screen. Place
the frame upon the floor. Tack the
edge OF the burlap to the top piece OF
the frame, and stretch tightly and tack
to the lower pieces and sides. In doing
this the edge Of the burlap should be
drawn over the corner OF the wood. so
that whom the back is covered in the
same way all the surface IL smooth
except the rim Of the screen. This rim
is then treated by a covering Of gimp
or braid. or q narrow piece OF burlap
hemmed and bound. Fasten 1t on with
brass-headed tacks. and the panel is
completed. Light brass hinges Join
the panels. and the screen Is ready for
use.
Many other cheap fabrics may be
used to cover these screens. Figured
burlaps, blue denim, creton, or inexpen-
sive tapestries all make admirable sur
faces. They can sometimes be COM
hned with good results. Thus a screen
may be faced with denim and the re-
verse covered with creton, or the pam
els may be divided-the upper half COW
cred with tapestry and the lower half
with some good tone Of burlaps; or
the three panels may be covered with
different fabrics. Should the screen
be intended for use in bedroom It
can be made to serve double purpose
by covering but one side with burlap or
denim. The cross pieces should be
three or four in number. and the frame
generally strengthened little, when,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16

His Unfortunate Argument
She-After all, you must admit that
women are better than men.
He-Oh, don't know. The Bible
doesn't say anything about seven de-
wills being cast out of man.
She-No, OF course not; he has every
one of them yet.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
---: Fishes That Fall Upwards,


This phenomenon cannot be witness
ed everywhere. You must go out to
the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, and
then let yourself down into the sea
for about two miles, If you wish to
test the fact. At this depth the pres
sure Of the water is very great-so
great, in fact, that the fish, being used
to the great weight, dare not enter
shallow water for fear Of falling up
wards and bursting. Fishes which
are adapted to considerable depths
may accidently leave the bottom,
swimming toward the surface. This
allows the gases in their bodies to ex-
pand slightly, and thus renders them
more buoyant. The more the gases ex-
pand, the more buoyant they become,
and the greater is the difficulty OF
returning to the depths, until finally
the buoyancy Of the body becomes
SO great that they are no longer able to
return to the bottom. They continue
to rise to the surface more and more
rapidly, until the expanding Of the
gases in the body kills them. AS soon
as the bodies reach the surface, the
release of all outer pressure causes
them to burst into pieces.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16

Onions are great absorbents. They
should not be left cut for any length OF
time and then used.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
Proper Derivation.

Gooseberry foo! is corruption Of
gooseberry foule-Millsd or pressed
Roossberries. . C
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Golden Hours.
PROSPECTUS FOR 1899.

Since the first number of GOLDEN HOURS
was issued it has been conceded by juvenile
readers to the best young peoples paper In
the world, Although gratified beyond ex-
preston by the hearty appreciation with
which his efforts to please haye been met, tbs
proprietor shall in future strive to obtain still
more hearty encOmlums, and shall continue
to give to the youth of America paper that
will be both instructive and entertaining and
a welcome weekly visitor TO every household
in the land. ,,.
On the staff of contributors to COLDER
HOURS are such well.known writers of young
peoples. stories as. Weldon j. Cobb, Matt
Royal, John De Morgan, Cotnelitc Shea;
Harrie Irving Hancock, Fred ThOrps. Geo:
W. Browne, William G.. Patten, "Scriptus,"
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T. G. Harbaugh, Walt.. =. Bruins, Arthur @
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Poor widow Six Ys.rs Age, Her Income
Now Nears $1,000 . Year.
Mrs. Susanna Braasford Emery Is the
richest woman In tab and perhaps Of
the entire west.
About five years ago her husband,
A. c. Emery. died, leaving his widow
. lot Of supposedly worthless mining
property with which to make living.
Being in great financial difficulties she
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-16
USED TO BE LUCKY.
The Number Thirteen Was Not Unlucky
in Olden Times.

The Number Thirteen Was Not Unlucky
in Olden Times.
Thirteen! There are probably few
men who III the innermost recesses Of
their hearts have not some kind Of an
unpleasant emotion when 1t comes to
IL. or course, there are some men
who protest loudly-and usually IL
some hilarious company--that 13 ID
simply an odd figure, like II and u
and many others, and such men have
formed the Thirteen clubs, Of thirteen
members who on the 18th Of a month,
particularly If this date happens I'd
fall on a Friday, eat meal Of thirteen
courses at the thirteenth hour Of the
day.
This is done, Of course, to break tho
superstition attaching to 13, but this
superstition will not down. For the
love of the marvellous and mystic will
not down. Were not Sulla, Scipio
Caesar, Wallenstein, Napoleon and
others superstitious? Is 1t not histor
ical fact that they all were under 9
spell and undertook no great action
without having first consulted some
medium?
1t is well known that all the nations
OF the old world were in more or less
Intellectual rapport. The ideas Of one
tribe descended to the other. But 1t Is
certainly interesting to learn that the
figure 13 had its sacred and divine
meaning also In America of yore,
among the long since extinct tribes of
the Inoas and the Aztecs. The inhab.
itants of Peru counted seven days,
without any particular name, in the
week. Their year had seven times
ffty-two days, of four times 1S weeks.
The father was compelled to support
his illegitimate child to the 18Th year.
The A5tecs had weeks of 13 days, each
with u special name. Their public
archives were Of circular form, with
. sun in the center of each of the IL
parts, and 13 were their tribes.
Chus the brief ancient history 6f
13, and 1t may be said of modern times
In Germany that even to-day "bak-
er's dozen" is IL, that is, the original
twelve, with one thrown in for luck.