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Enr1Y and Lafe.

Plodder lat 6 a. m.)-Hello, Rounder!
What are you doing up so early?
Rounder-Hello, old fel. What are
you doing out sho late ate2-Philadelphia
Record.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-09-27

Few things are impossible in them
selves. It Is not so much means as
perseverance that is wanting to bring
them to a successful issue.-Rochefou
cnu1d.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-09-27

The great popular maladies, throat.
nasal and bronchial catarrh, are quite
unknown In Spitzbergen.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-09-27

cY- INSURANCE.-1f your Fire lnsur
ance is abaut to expire, call on us for rates
july22tf CASSELL & WATERS.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-09-27
Volume XXX
THE CATOCTIN CLARION.
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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-10-25
BIRDS THAT SING TUNES.
Some Feathere6 Creatures Have a
Wonderful Faculty of
Imitation.

There are other members of the
feathered creation besides the mockino,
bird that have he faculty Of imitation
developed 10 considerable degree 1t
is not generally known. but is never
theless a fact. that the faculty of i'm
itating sounds and songs not their OWE
must be more frequent in backbirds
than is generally supposed. II remem-
Der in the spring of 1870, in the little
copse on the side Of the Frauenberg. at
Fulda, says German student of orn-
thology, 'hearing several blackbir,ls
sing a fragment of the well-known 'Du
Dist Nerrucllt Mein Kind They all
sang the first few notes, breaking
Oft with exactly the same quavering
heSitating sound. beginning over and
over again. l tried to find out how
they had acquired this addition to their
usual natural repertoire. but could not
until an old lady explained to me that
the blaclbir6s on the Frauenberg must
have learned the air from tame birC
belonging to a soldier. which had beer
taught by him to MARBLE this tune.
saw this blackbird in a cage hanging
over the cottage door, but l did MOI
hear it sing. | have observed anothel
instance OF this faculty Of acquisition
this year in the Pare de Montsouris. ii
Paris. We have been interested in no
1icing one particularly good-voiced biz,
singing quite differently from his Tel
lows. 1t seemed sometimes as we lis
tened in the quiet of the early daw,
or late evening as if the bird We're try
ing to invent Il new song; it may be h
was only initiating. Anyhow, our at
tention was called to the performance
of this particular bird by the di1ferenc
from the usual blackbird's song
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-10-25
Devnrc of Ointments for Catarrh
That Contain Mercury,

as mercury vii! surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely deranee the whole sys-
tenn when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from fePutjao:e e
often ten fold to the good You can possibly
derive from them Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by T. j Cheney Co., Toledo,
O.. contains no mercury, and is taken inter;
nally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. In buying
uine. 1t is taken internally. and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by T. J. Cheney Co. Testl
monials free
Sold bv Druggists. price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-10-25
Military AutoI..o bileA.

The immense advantages presented by au'
tomob.!es have had great fascination Tor
progressive military men al over the. word.
Large sums have been offered for the hes:
military automobile. In war, as in every
thing, j. pays to use the best weapons re
best shed with which to protect the stom-
ach is Hostetter's Stomach B.tters. Ii is
certain cure for cons: patton, indigestion,
dyspepsia and biliousness, and prevents ma
laria, lever and aGue.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-10-25
First Doubt Of Her Love.

She las her lover is about to start on
tourney round the world My dear Adolf,
will you be true to me when You are lar
away? Promise me that You Will Write to
me from every town you visit.
He-Oh. Ada, is it love that prompts You
to say this? Ada, swear to me, Go You
really love me, or are You merely collecting
foreign postage stamps: STRAY Stories.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-10-25
Rest for the Bowels.

No matter what ais you, headache to a
you will never get we'll until your
bowels are put right. Cascarets help nature,
cure you without grippe or pain, produce
easy natural movements, cost you just 10
Cascaret. Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put
up in metal boxes, every tablet has c. G. G.
stamped on it. Beware of limitations.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-10-25
He Did It-With a Slam.

81 am willing to do anything" said the
applicant for work.
''All right" said the hearted mer-
chant. please close the door behind YOU
when you 60 out."-Somerville Journal.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-10-25
I.nfiIY.

"Chillen." said Aunt Chloe, "ef you
dom stay way fun dat mill I'll break
ev'ry bone in yo' bodies! Gavin meal
shows on yo faces, an folks'll say
dom keep yo' cleapi''-Chicago Trib-
une.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-10-25
Kind OF the Kid.

Jones-Come, be honest; when you have
to walk the baby don't you swear little?
Smlth-Possbly, but then the baby makes
such noise with his crying that nobody can
hear me-Boston TRANSCRIPT.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-10-25
Up-to-Date Enterprise,

Mr.. Oldham-Oh, l don't know that
have much to complain OF in business way;
am holding my own.
Mrs. Oldham-Tbat won't do, John If
you want to be successful business man
today you must strive to hold as much as
poss bic OF everybody elses .-Richmond Dis
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-10-25

There should be less worrying about what
the unseen has in store and more care of
the health to be able to DO the work it brings
to everyone-Atchison Globe.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-10-25

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever
lsed for all affections of the throat and
.ungs.-Wn. 0. Endsey, Nanburen, Ind,
Feb 10 1900
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-10-25

This question arises every day. Let us an.
ewer it to-day. Try JellO, delicious and
healthful. Prepared in two minutes. No
boiling! no baking! add boiling water and
set to cool. Flavors:-Lemon, Orange, Rasp-
berry, Strawberry. At your grocers lOc.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-10-25

Nothing Observation-Disclosures der
news, oldt man. Flamski with paper)-
oh, nodding to speak OF; two false alarms
unGt seien small fires. Flown Topics.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-10-25

do you believe in luck::' asked Edgely;
""Depends on who is GGea!lng, replied
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-10-25
$4,000 PER WEEK

to men with rigs to introduce our Poultry
Compound among farmers. Address with
stamp, Acme Mfg. Co., Kansas City, Mo.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-10-25

Each package OF PrTSAM's FADELEss
DYES colors more goods than any other dye
and colors them better too. Sold by all
drucgiStS.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-10-25

If you want good digestion to wait upon
your appetite" YOU should always chew a
bar Of Adams Pepsin Tutti Fruit.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-10-25
DO You Know

Burnham's Hasty Jelycon will satisfac.
torily an.~ er the question: what shall we
have for dessert today" You have the
choice of six delicious havors: orange, lemon,
strawberry, raspberry, peach, wild cherry,
and the plain "calfsfoot' for making wine
and coffee jellies. Every where Jellycon is
having large sale. Your grocer sells it.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-10-25

living thousand APP
without tram OF very
annoying and sometimes painful symptoms
the until
cnis
trouble out for The
E. Pnkams Vegetable
needs this trying her me-
great Pikams Vegetable
r - Mar l2.1
sick long time taken
The doctor the womb covered
passing life Please ad
poibe-
JOHNSON Monclova, Ohio
think
weeks taking
the
left The most that
still there little
shall with
JOHNSON MonovaO
13,
Of
three could
trouble change OF life suffered
back
dizziness l we'll feel
would do without
remedies they cureNTs CHARLOTTE
Ohio
derived from
AS positive Pinkham file thousands OF
safely carried through
unusual for Mrs Pink
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
Or. TALKS OF FOOD,
Pres. of Board Of Health.

What shall ] eat?" is the daily in
quiry the physician is met with. [ do
not hesitate To say that in my judg-
meni large percentage of disease is
caused by poorly selected and i'm
properly prepared food. My personal
experience with the fully cooked food.
known as Grape Nuts. enables me to
speak freely OF its merits.
Prom overwork, I suffered several
years with malnutrition. palpitation OF
the heart. and loss of sleep. Last sum
nler L was led to experiment personally
with the new food which I used in
conjunction with good rich cows milk.
In short time after L commenced its
use. the disagreeabe symptoms disap-
peared, my hearts action became
steady and normal, the functions of the
stomach were properly carried out and
L again slept as soundly and as well
as i'll my youth.
II look upon Grape Nuts as a per-
feet food, and no one can gainsay but
that 1t has most prominent place
in q rational scientific system of feed
ing. Anyone who uses this food will
soon be convinced of the soundness of
the principle upon which it is manu-
featured and may thereby know the
facts as TO its true worth" w. b.
Conway, NJ d., Pres. Athens, Ca.
Board Of Health. 1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
Everything New.

Messrs. Chapman e. Jakeman have
just completed one of the finest jewel
ry stores ever seen in Virginia-every-
thing is new and up-to-date. The en-
tire force is now busy arranging stock
for the opening. From what our rep
resentative could sec, they will have
one of the largest and best stocks of
diamonds, watches, jewelry, sterling
silver, sllver-plated ware, cut glass
ana bric-a-brac ever seen in Norfolk
Their goods were all bought during a
recent trip North, by the firm. from
the best manufactures, and everything
is guaranteed OF the finest quality, and
will be marked in plain figures and
strictly one price. The public are in
vited to inspect the store and goods
during opening week. Every lady will
receive n souvenir free of charge The
first floor will contain their stock OF
diamonds, watches, sivcrware and
leather goods; the second floor will be
devoted to cut glass. brio -brac, clock
ana optical goods, and will be shown
in n manner never attempted before
in Norfolk.
Mr. II. J. Peterson is connected with
this firm He will be pleased to see
his old friends and acquaintance and
supply their demands in the line he
represents. The watch making and
1eWelry-repairing department will be
in charge of Mr.. r. L. Gordon, who is
we'll known to our customers The op-
teal department will be in charge of
DR.. II. w. Shelley r. o.. an expert OPP
tician. who has been with the firm for
tho last eighteen months and has al
ways given satisfaction to all parties
who have had his services. Messrs
Chapman & Jakeman will attend to
the buying and selling, and will give
polite attention. They have fitted up
n fine store and bought a first-class
stock of goods, and are now anxious
to show it to the public. and can as
sure you visit will repay you. They
can not say at this time when they
will open for business. but will an
nounce the date in this paper in n few
days.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
BRAMBLETON.

Rev. Fred w. Moore has been pre-
vailed upon by the congregation of
Park Avenue Baptist Church to CON
tinue as It's temporary pastor until
the return of DR.. Hall in October.
Miss Mary Ward of West Bramble-
ton avenue, is visiting friends in Rich
mond.
Misses Katie White and Alice Spann.
Messrs. w. i. and w. c. Spann, Mir.
T. Thomas and Mr.. w. c. White re-
turned Sunday from Detroit, Mich,
where they attended the cncampment
of the Uniformed Knights of Pythias.
Several of the ~nrty also visited Nj
agara. Toronto and other Northern
cities.
Earl Carlton. the bright ana interest
ing little son OF Mrs. Mary V. Gritty,
departed this life at the home of his
mother, No 80 Corprew avenue. at 4
o'clock p. IN. Sunday. aged : years.
The funeral was held from the resi-
dencc at p. IN. yesterday. and was
conducted by Rev. George Wesley
Jones. of Trinity NJ. Il. Church. The
interment was in Emwood Cemetery.
Following We're the pail bearers: PIN
sic Barnes. John Griffin. Cleveland Alb
dell. Willie Dudley, Thos. Ferguson
and Eugene Anderson.
Mrs. l.. i. Christie is visiting her
parents in Woodviile. y. G.
Mr. Paul Hayes, Of East Bramble-
ton avenue. is rapidly recovering from
a spell of fever OF three weeks dura-
ton.
Rev. l.. II. Christie has received fiat
tering calls from two Baptist Churches
recently. but rs yet has not decided
which one he Will accept.
Rev. J. T.. Riddick is conducting a
revival at one of his former churches
in North Carolina. and will not be
able tn decide as 20 whether lie will
accept the call To the pastorate of
Sp,ugeon Memorial Baptist Church
until his return home
Mr.. Thos. Frizzell died AT his home.
No. Il Mason avenue. Sunday after
noon. The funeral was solemnized
from his late residence at 3 o'clock
yesterday afternoon. The services
were conducted by Rev. George Wesley
Jones, OF Trinity NJ. j.. Church The
remains We're laid to rest in Elmwood
Cemetery.
The regular meeting of the W. C. Il.
L. VIII he held at Mrs. Mosels resi-
dence. 1O7 Windsor avenue. to-day al
o'clock. The annual election of Off
GERS will be held and other important
business Translated.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
METHODIST PREACHERS.
HELD THEIR USUAL, MEETING:
YESTERDA WINTER RESTING
REPORTS FROM THE
CHURCHES

In the absence of the president. Rev.
Il. AL Chandler, the Methodist Preach
erS meeting was presided over by Rev.
~. H. rawlings. Prayer was offered
py Key. Dr. ]. c. c. Newton.
Inc call of the churches was taken
up ana the following heard from:
queen Street-ReV. S. G. Hatcher re
ported an increase in attendance upon
the Sunday school. He had a good
congregation Sunday morning and n
large turnout at night. He preached
at both services and received one new
member.
Rev. DR.. Newton preached a sermon
on Missions" at Ebenezer Church
sunday morning and delivered a mis-
sionary address at night
Al Park Place Church Rev. J. N
Latham had pleasant day and good
CONGREGATIONS. He received five new
members into the church. The ED
worth League is doing We'll. much in
terest being taken in it by the mem
bers.
Central. Portsmouth-Rev. r. F.
Beadies reported a perceptable in
crease in the attendance upon the
church services. He preached morn
ing and night at Central Sunday and
in the afternoon at the Mission in
Brighton. Mr.. Beadles assisted his
father last week in IL protracted meet
ing at one of his churches in South
ampton county. 1t was a very sue
cessful revival, there being about forty
conversions up to Friday last, the ma
Jority of them being adults.
Rev. George l.. Booker had very
good congregation at Wright Memorial
sunday morning and an overflow au-
dience at night. He announced that
the auditorium. which has been under
going extensive repairs and improve
ments. will be re-Opened for services
next Sunday morning. and the exer-
cises Will be of n specially interesting
character In the afternoon there will
be grand rally OF the Missionary So
ciety.
Trinity-Rcv. George Wesley Jones.
who has just returned from his vaca-
ton of five weeks, spent with his ia
Their Rev. a. y. Jones, on the King
and Queen Circuit. preached for his
people Sunday. He reported good
congregation in the morning and n
very large one at night
Rev. Daniel II. Merritt conducted his
usual service at Huntersvile Church,
preaching morning and night: nothing
special.
Monumental-Rev e. II. Rawlings
rel orted fine congregations both morn
ing and night. In the afternoon the
Portsmouth Sunday School Association
met in monthly session at his church.
He had three additions to church mem
bership.
Rev. c. c. Wertenbaker. preacher in
charge of the Isle of Wight Circuit
was visitor. He is still in feeble
health and able to preach only oc-
casionally. He reported his charge in
good condition. and said that his peo-
pie were very kind and generous to
him. which he highly appreciated. He
had held Il meeting at one of his
churches which resulted in building up
the membership spiritually. There
We're three conversions.
Rev. Mr.. Burr, of the Wilmington
Del, Conference. who has been filling
the pulpit of Trinity Church very ac-
ceptably during the absence of the
pastor. was present. He said he was
glad TO be with his brethren of the
southern Church: that he always felt
at home among Methodist preachers
He preached at Phoebus, Sunday.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
New Pa stor Called.

At a session OF Sturgeon Memorial
Baptist Church Sunday. Rev. j. IT. Rid
dick secured a unanimous call to the
passionate of the church. Mr.. Riddicle
is one of the rising young preachers
of the Baptist denomination. He is
married and has one child. His first
charge was in Winston. n. c.. which
he successfully served for about two
years. His second call was to Gilmer-
ton. Va. where he has had very
prosperous time. the pastorate of which
he resigned recently. 1t is believed
that Mr.. Riddick will accept the call.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
ATLANTIC CITY.

Miss Eva Stevens. of Front, street.
has returned from two months visit
to Europe.
Miss Oracle Simpson and Miss Mamie
Ferguson are visiting friends in Roa-
noke. Va.
There was large attendance at the
meeting of the Junior Epworth League
OF lekies Memorial Methodist Church
Sunday afternoon.
The Earnest Workers of Central Ave-
nue. Baptist Church will meet at S
O'Clock tonight.
There Will be Il special meeting of
the Local Board of Improvement at
o'clock this afternoon to consider the
matter of another voting precinct in
the ward.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
DIED.

CHITTY.-At the residence of his moth
or. No. SO Corprcw avenue. Brambleton.
Sunday. September. I'd. Mt 43o y. M,
EARL CARLTON CHITTY, age years,
son of Mary V. Chitty.
The funeral took place from the resi-
dcnce. MONDAY. September. Sd, at p.
m. and was conducted by Rev. Mr..
Woodson. of St. Peters Church. inter-
ment was I'm Elemwood Cemetery.
Falkland street. Monday morning. Sep
TENDER 8. 1900. at 6:l5 o'clock. JESSIE
BURFOOT. aged 81 years.
Tho funeral will take place THIS
(Tuesday) AFTERNOON. September 4.
1900. at 4:30 o'clock from his late resi-
dence. Friends and acquaintanccs re-
spectfully invited to attend
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
remained longer in that delightful eli
mate. but business called him home.

remained longer in that delightful eli
mate. but business called him home.
Miss Mamie Murray. who holds a
position in the branch Office of the
Mutual Fidelity Company. at Rich
mond. is home on u visit TO her par
ents at No. IS Brewer street.
Mrs. Louis Hornthal and daughter
VIII return from Baltimors this morn
ing. Miss Flora has been spending
several weeks at the Blue Mountain
House. Maryland.
Rev. K. b. Scott. of the Princess
Anne Circuit. preached morning ana
nisht sunday at the Cumberland Street
NJ. Il. Church.
Rev John w. Crider. of the Metho-
aist Church. preached at the Second
presbyterian Church Sunday morning.
Miss Mollie Tucker. of Washington.
-. G., who visited her mother. Mrs.
Moliie Tucker. of 221 Fenchurch street.
a Few days. left for her home via
Washington steamer last night
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04

dangers of cholera morbus. diarrhoea and
dysentery Is tho increase in the death rate
during tho Summer months. You cannot
should be paid to the diet. a supply OF
PAIN-KILLER Should always be at
hand. for 1t can BIO relied on at all times
as safe, sure and speedy. A teaspoonful
Will cure any ordinary case. Avoid sub
stitutcs.. there is but ono Pain-Killer
Perry Davis. Prlco 25c. and soc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
COURT DECISIONS.
DIGESTED BY W. B. MARTIN
EXCLUSIVELY FOR
vIRcINIAN-PILoT.
Notes Of Cases Recently Decided
Which Are Of Interest to
Our People.
NEwBERRY v. FRENCH.

v.
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
July S, 1900.
SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OF A
CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF
LAND WILL NOT BE ENFORCED
AGAINST THE vENDEE IF THE
TITLE is DEFECTIVE OR DOUBT
full.
WHEN AN UNRECORDED CON
TRACT FOR THE SALE OF LAND
IS RESCINDED AND A DECREE
GIVEN AGAINST THE VENDOR
FOR THE PURCHASE MONEY
PAID TO HIM. 1T WILL NOT BE
MADE A CHARGE UPON THE
LAND WHERE LIENS ON IT
HAVE SINCE BEEN ACQUIRED.
The court says:
1t Is well settled that q purchaser of
lano. at private sale. will not be re-
CURED 10 pay his purchase money and
take In exchange therefor a defective
or even doubtful title; and especially
is TINS true where. as In the case at
par. he has contracted for q good and
suirclent deed. which undertaking is
not confined to the form of the deed.
but includes a good title We need
not quote further from the numerous
authorities announcing and maintain
ing this doctrine; 1t is too well. settled
and understood to call for more than
brief statement of the proposition
After careful consideration of the
evidence underlying the commissioners
report. no doubt remains of the cor
rectness of his conclusions. 1t is clear
that no purchaser could be required to
take such title as the vendor was
able to make when this suit was
brought.
For these reasons we are of opinion
that the appellees are not entitled to
Il specific performance OF the contract
in their bill mentioned, and that the
decree appealed from is erroneous.
And we are further of opinion that the
appellants are entitled to have the said
contract rescindcd and to have n
decree against the appellee, d. A.
French for the amount paid by them
in cash under said contract, but mas
much as said contract was never re-
corded. and liens have since been ac-
CURED. said decree will not be made n
charge upon the land in question. Re
versed.