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New Ulm review., 1901-11-27
Ancient Document.

The Winona County Old Settlers as
sociation has received from Charles
Bannon, of Minnesota City, the book
containing the original record and
minutes of the organization and full
history of the Western Farm and Viii
lage association of New York. This
association was organized in New York
in 1851, and established the colony at
Minnesota City in the following year.
It was at that time thought that Min
nesota City would be the leading city
of the county
New Ulm review., 1901-11-27
Good Walkers,

George 81. Harper, who is 1o2 years
of age and has reputation as long
distance pedestrian, accompanied by
Talmadge Elwell, rs years of age,
walked from Minneapolis to st. Paul
via Minnehaha avenue, the Fort Shell
ing reservation and Summit avenue.
They rested a short time on the river
bank, near Meeker Island. and also
when they reached Summit avenue.
New Ulm review., 1901-11-27
STILL QUIT N COLOMBIA.
Reassuring Report to the Navy
Department from City
of Colon.
RAILROAD TRAFFIC is. KEPT OPEN.
Landing of Troops by United States
at Colon shown to Have Been JUS
titled by Colombia's Admission
That She Could Not Protect 18th
milan Transit.

Washington, Nov. 25-The navy de-
partment has received the following
cablegram from Capt. Perry, COM
manding the battleship Iowa:
Panama, Nov 2s.-Secretary Navy,
Washington: Situation quiet and sat1s-
factory to us. lAl1 trains running.
(Signed) PERRY.
Duty of the United States.
Washington, Nov. 25.The answer
of the Colombian government to the
representations of Consul General
Gudger, to the effect that the gov
ernment was unable to guarantee the
integrity of the railway communica-
ton across the isthmus, was purpose
ly developed in order to make per-
fectly plain the fact that the United
States was thoroughly justified in
landing it's forces at Colon. With
this formal acknowledgment from
the Colombian government of its in
ability to maintain communication,
it becomes, it is said, not the privi-
1ege, but the duty of the United
States under the treaty of Granada,
to guarantee that communication,
even though the use of force is nee
essary. It is not intended to inter
fere between factions, conservative
or liberal. unless faction places it
self in the position of obstructing
the purpose of the United States to
keep the Panama railroad open to
free traffic.
Insurgents Reported Aggressive.
New York, Nov. 25.-The Herald's
Colon (Colombia) correspondent
cables the following concerning mil
itary movements in that vicinity:
It is announced by the insurgents
that one of their leaders, Gen. Vic
toriana Lorenzo, with 1,50O men, is ad-
vancing toward Chorrera from Peno-
nome, which is about 25 miles away
from the former place.
Gen. Herrara, liberal chief, reports
that there is another force of insur-
gents, about 600 men, near Panama.
Gen. Uribe-Uribe will arrive in
Colon on November %, it is announced.
The arrival of Gen. Lugo, who has
been with the insurgents at Chorrera,
is expected at Colon daily
New Ulm review., 1901-11-27
Annual Meeting.

Fruits and berries, flowers and bees,
vegetables and trees will be discussed
fully and learnedly at the Plymouth
Congregational church, Minneapolis,
Dec. 3-6 The Minnesota State Horti-
cultural society, the Minnesota State
Forestry association, the Minnesota
Beekeepers association and the Wo-
mans Auxiliary will combine forces to
make the 39th nnual meeting of the
horticultural society a success.
New Ulm review., 1901-11-27
River steamer Burned.

Yazoo City, Miss, Nov. 25.-The
steamer City of Knoxville, with 500
sacks of seed and 80 bales of cotton.
struck a hidden obstruction below
the city, came up and sank at the
wharf. She may be raised. The
barge Dewey with 1900 sacks of seed
sank at the wharf Friday night.
New Ulm review., 1901-11-27
First to Respond.

To Garfield Circle, No. 4, Ladies of
the G. A. R., belongs the honor of be-
ing the first organization of the kind
in the state to contribute to the Nc
Knley memorial fund. The circle sent
IS to the committee, through depart
ment headquarters
New Ulm review., 1901-11-27
VIII Investigate

The state board of pharmacy believes
that the law forbidding the sale of poi
sons by unregistered drug clerks is be-
ing violated. The board of late has
been compelled to employ private de-
tectiyes, and prosecutions may follow.
New Ulm review., 1901-11-27
Eaten hY Wolves.

The body of a man was found in the
woods about mile from Cass Lake
and so feet from the wagon road lead
ing to Farris. The remains were iden-
titled as those of Ira Reynolds of Far
ris, who disappeared three weeks ago.
Death was caused by gunshot wound,
and first conclusions indicated suicide
or accidental shooting, as one barrel of
a shotgun found near by was empty.
The body was frozen to the ground
and badly eaten by wolves.
New Ulm review., 1901-11-27
Acquitted.

Mankato, Kan, Nov. a5.Roy Wilson,
charged with killing William Johnson,
July 8, last, at Ezbon, was acquitted
Saturday. The trial has been on for
ten days. The jury was out for "a
hours. Wilson was greatly affected
when the verdict was read and broke
down completely.
New Ulm review., 1901-11-27
Mrs. Dale Improved.

New York, Nov. 25.-Eliza beth Howe
Dale, who is accused of the murder
of her fve-year-old, child Emeline, is
still in ST. Mary's hospital, Hoboken,
where she was taken after her arraign-
ment in court. She is said to be much
improved in her physical condition
Mrs. Dale is under guard day and
niuht
New Ulm review., 1901-11-27
Automobile Races Postponed.

Cincinnati, Nov. 25.-The automo-
bile races set for Oakley Park Saturday
afternoon have been postponed until
Monday on account of the rain Four
nier, the expert chaffeur, is here, and
has given some exhibitions of his skill
on the streets.
New Ulm review., 1901-11-27
Forging Department Burned.

Canton o., Nov. a5.-Tke forging
department. of the Cleveland Axle
company's plant was burned at an
early hour Saturday morning. Loss
estimated at from $4,000 to 100000
New Ulm review., 1901-11-27
Escapes from Jail.

Academy. w. Va. Nov. 25.-Jerome
Kelson, who murdered Mrs. Simmons,
escaped from jail at night with two
ether prisoners. Blood hounds are in
pursuit.
New Ulm review., 1901-11-27

between 1st and End North streets.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28
" Don't Bo Afraid Of Work.

One thing that keeps young men
down is their fear of work. They aim
to find genteel occupations, SO they
can dress well, not soil their clothes
and handle things with the tips Of
their fingers. They do not like to
get their shoulders under the wheel,
and they prefer to give orders to 9TH
ers or figure as masters and let some
one else do the drudgery. There Is no
doubt that Incidence and laziness are
the chief obstacles to success.
When we see boy who has just Sc
cured a position take hold Of every
thing with both hands and lump
right into his work" as II he meant to
succeed, we have confidence that he
will prosper. But If he stands around
and asks questions when told to do
anything; IL he tells you that this or
that belongs TO some other boy to do,
for It Is not his work; II he does not
try to carry out his orders in the cor
rect way; IL he wants a thousand ex-
plantations when asked to run an err
rand and makes his employer think
that he could have done the whole
thing himself, one feels like discharglng
such boy on the spot, for he Is con-
yinced that he was not cut out for sue
cess. That boy will be cursed with
mediocrity or will be failure. There
Is no place In this century for the lazy
man. He will be pushed to the WALL
SuccpSS
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28
Hearing . Fly Walk.

As the fly glIdes rapidly over smooth
surface every step presses out supply
Of gum strong enough to give him a
sure footing and to sustain him In safe
ty II he halts. So strong Is the cement
that that upon one Of his six feet Is
quite sufficient to sustain the weight Of
his whole body. But II he stands still
the gum may dry up and harden quick.
ly and so securely fasten the travellers 9
foot as to make sudden step snap the
leg itself.
II you wish to hear fly walk, you
can do 1t without the aid Of the nuga-
phone. Having made friends with the
fly, spread a silk handkerchief over
your ear and induce the insect to crawl
across the handkerchief. As he ap-
proaches your ear you will distinctly
hear a harsh. rasping sound, made by
the contact Of the insects feet with
the filaments of silk.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28
The Hand KISS.

The kiss of the hand is undoubtedly
ancient and therefore is not derived
from that of the lips. but probably the
converse Is true. The hand kiss 10
loosely asserted to be developed from
servile obeisances In which the earth,
the foot and the garments were kissed,
the hand and cheek succeeding In order
of time and approach to equality Of
rank. But It is doubtful II that was
the actual order, and 1t is certain that
at the time when hand kissing began
there were less numerous gradationS Of
rank than at later stage.
kissing Of the hands between men Ia
mentioned in the Old Testament, also
by Homer, Pliny and Lucian. The kiss
was applied reverentially to sacred OBJ
jects, such as statues Of the gods, as Is
shown by ancient works Of art, and
also among numerous etymologies by
that Of the Latin word "adoro," and 1t
was also metaphorically applied by the
inferior or worshiper kissing his own
hand and throwing the salute to the
superior or statue.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28
Grabs Are FiskterS.,

Crabs are fighting animals. In fact.
they will fight anything, says a natu-
ralist. l have seen a crab, In conflict
with a lobster, catch the latter over
the fore part Of the head. where the
shell Is hardest, and crush It in by one
effort, and II rather bears out my idea
that the claws Of these creatures are
particularly weapons Of war; that the
moment one of them receives severe in
jury In a claw It drops 1t of by volun-
tary amputatlon. severing Its connec-
tion with the body at the shoulder by
an act of it's own will. 1t seems to me
probable that II the claw were neces-
sary for feeding nature would rather
seek to cure an injury to 1t than let the
animal discard 1t altogether.
The species Of crab which Is most
conspicuously a fighter Is the hermit
crab. Its first Idea of Independent life
is to eat q harmless whelk and occupy
it's shell. Its next notion is to give bat
tie to every crab Of the same persua-
sion as itself that It comes across. Al
together hermit crabs are undoubtedly
the most Quarrelsome creatures In ex-
istence,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28
When APluckn Xas Slang.

The word "pluck" affords another In
stance Of the way in which slang
words In the course Of time become
adopted into current English. We now
meet with "pluck" and 'plucky" as the
recognized equivalents Of courage"
and courageous" An entry In Sir
Walter Scott's journal" shows that In
1927 the word had not yet lost Its low
character. He says volume 2, page
3W, want Of that article blackguard-
ly called pluck" Its origin Is obvious.
From early times the heart has been
popularity regarded as the seat Of cour-
age. Now, when a butcher lays open
carcass he divides the great vessels OF
the heart, cuts through the windplpe
and then plucks out together the united
heart and lungs-llghts. he calls them
and he terms the united mass 1.-The
pluck."-Notes and Queries.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28
Reasons For a Divorce.

The Druses sometimes divorce their
wives for apparently the most trivial
causes. Thus n man named Soleiman
Attala had wife. Isbakyeh. The wo-
man frequently worked for us. and on
several occasions l had to complain
that she talked too much and worked
too little. At length was obliged to
tell Soleiman that owing to his wife's
laziness | could employ her no longer.
Shortly afterward went to England.
On my return after couple OF
months absence was surprised to
find that Solciman had divorced lsbak-
yeh and had already married another
woman. On inquiring from him the
cause Of this he replied. Your honor
told me that you would not employ my
wife again. so thought l would get
rid Of her and marry another woman
whom you would employ. y.'-Black-
woods Magazine.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28
The CamphoP Eater.

It Is surprising what a number OF
camphor eaters there are among the
we'll to do classes. The idea seems to
prevail that this gum, taken In small
and regular doses. gives a peculiarly
clear creaminess Of complexion. and
scores Of young women buy 1t for this
purpose. The habit is, moreover, very
difficult to cast of. for camphor pro-
duces a mild form of exhilaration and
stupefaction. and in many instances
where very large doses have been swal-
lowed the habit has become a sort OF
slavery.
These camphor eaters all have a
dreamy. dazed and very listless air,
and In most Of them there Is an ever
present longing to sleep or at least to
rest. Extreme weakness generally fol-
lows the taking of regular doses, and l
have seen cases where 1t has been al
most difficult to tell the effects from
those Of alcohol. As to the complexion,
II n ghastly pallor be an improvement
camphor certainly produces it-Clinic.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28
Now They Never Speak.


A coolness growing out of the fol-
lowing conversation has sprung up be-
tween Jones and Smith.
II had a splendid time last night"
said Jones. II spent the evening at a
little social gathering at the Goodman
mansion"
"Are the Goodmans nice peopleT'
queried Smith.
"Well, should say so. They are
very aristocratlc. To get into their cir
Gle one must have either a great deal
Of money or a great deal Of genius"
"You don't tell me SO? And you soy
you were thereT'
"Yes"
"You were invited, were you"
"Of course"
"And to be invited man has to have
plenty of money or a great deal Of gen.
iusY'
Precisely"
"Well. Jones. I am very glad to hear
you have become rich all Of a sudden.
Lend me FIVE pounds!"-London An
swers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28
A Victim of Scotch Logic.

A highland hotel keeper was one day
having a squabble with an Englishman
in the lobby Of the hotel about bis bill.
The stranger said 1t was a gross impo-
sition-he could live cheaper In the best
hotel In London.
The highland landlord replied, "Oh,
nae doot, sir, nae doot; but dae ye no
ken the reason?"
mot a bit Of It." replied the stranger
hastily.
"Weel, then," replied the host. "as ye
seem to be a sensible bit Gallant, I'll
tell ye. There's 365 days In the Lunnon
hotel keepers calendar, but We have
only three months here. Dae ye under
stand me moo, freen'7 We maun max
hay In the hielan's when the sun
shines, for it's unco seldom she DIST
Scottish American.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28
7humod Frederick County, Maryland Thursday November 28 1901.
Ridi.r The Wooden Horse,

Torture on a grand scale went out
with Felton,, the assassin Of Bucking-
ham, but torture on small scale con-
tinued to be practiced on military Of
tenders down to the eighteenth Gen.
tury. The form most frequently resort
ed to was that known as the wooden
horse, to ride which was the punish
ment accorded for petty thefts, In
subordination and SO on. The wooden
horse was made of planks nailed to-
gether so as to form sharp ridge or
angle about eight or nine feet long.
This ridge represented the back of the
horse and was supported by four posts
or legs about fye feet high placed on
a stand made movable by truckles. To
complete the resemblance to the no
blest animal In creation a head and
tail were added.
When a soldier was sentenced. either
by court martial or by his commanding
officer, to ride the horse, he was placed
on the brute's back, with his hands tied
behind him, and frequently enough, In
order to Increase the pain, muskets
were fastened to his legs to weigh
them down or, as was jocularly said,
to prevent the fiery, untamed, bare
backed steed from kicking him or
London Graphic.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28
Conlinx n Britlah Visitor.

A big British battleship coming here
to attend a patriotic function Of some
kind on the invitation of our govern
ment ran short Of coal, and Uncle Sam,
as host. agreed to fill her bunkers free
of charge. This courtesy was done
through the medium of Jersey City
merchant, who supplied fine furnace
coal, worth from $6 to 81 ton and
presented his bill to the English cap
tain. "Send 1t to the navy depart
ment," said the latter, and to Washing
ton 1t went, to be returned by the next
mail with a memorandum attached
saying that an error had been made
in the charge, 1.-The government con-
tract calling for coal at SO ton" And
that Is all the smart Jerseyite ever re-
ceiyed.-New York Press.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28

The methods employed by ex-Gov.
ernor Throckmorton Of Texas to make
clear the claims Of his clients were
perhaps unlike those OF any other law.
yer, but they often carried conviction
with them.
At one time he was defending a man
who was on trial for murder In Gaines
Vile, Tex. He desired to make 1t plain
to the jury that the man whom his cli-
ent had killed, although In his shirt
sleeves and without a pistol pocket,
might have been we'll armed.
Can you see any signs Of arms
about me?" demanded the general, TAX
ing Off his coat and standing before
the jurors.
They shook their heads.
watch mev' he said dramatically,
and with that he proceeded to draw a
pistol from under each arm. one from
each boot leg and from the back Of his
neck bowie knife Of most sinister as
pect.-Youth's Companion. :
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28
Tho Appiah Way.

The famous Appian way. mentioned
by almost every Roman writer. con-
nected the Eternal City with all parts
Of south Italy. For many miles from
Rome the space on each side was filled
with sepulchers, many Of them OF per-
sons distinguished In history. To have
a sepulcher on the Appian way was
equivalent to being buried in Green
wood, in New York. or Pere la Chaise.
In Paris.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28
The Mississippi.

Before the coming Of the whites to
America the Mississippi river was
known by a different name every few
miles Of its course. Each tribe that
dwelt along Its banks gave 1t name,
and more than thirty Of these local
designations are preserved In the mar.
ratives of the early travellers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28
Knew Her.

Pat-And how is the wife, Mike?
Mike-Sure, and had the doctor last
night.
Pat-I didn't know thot she was so
sick as thot.
Mlke-No, and she didn't need him,
but iy she hod died sure and she would
always hov blamed met-Judge.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28
Two Good arguments.

IT say that Adam and Eve never cx-
isted," declared the first theological
dlsputant.
"Oh, but they did," answered the Sec
ond theological disputant.
"How do you know they did? Wer
you thereT
"How do you know they didn't?
Were you observation-disclosures Amerl-
can
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28
Politely Put.

Anxious Father (from top Of stalrs)-
Say, Mary Jane!
Mary Jane-Yes, papa.
Anxious Father-IS 1t II o'clock yet?
Mary Jane-Yes, papa.
Anxious Father-Well, give the young
man my compliments and ask him to
kindly close the front door from the
outside.-Chicago News.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28
A Peculiar Word.

The word "habit' Is one of the most
peculiar In our language. If you take
of the first letter. you still have "a bit"
II you remove the second, the word
"bIt" Is still on hand. Decapitate that
by removing the "b" and 1t Is still a
word. Take of the "i," and you find
the old "habit" not It" totally destroy
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28

He-The love have declared for
you, my dear, is perfect love.
she-And will you swear that you
have never loved another?
He-Ah. darling, you forget that prac-
tice makes perfect-Richmond Dis
patch.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28
TO MAKE LIFE HAPPY.

Sweet mucic appeals to the heart and sou.
and lightens many Of life's burdens If you
have ever heard the sweet.toned STEaER
PIANO you will appreciate this. To reach
the highest standard Of excellence has always
been the aim in the manufacture Of the
Celebrated Seger Piano: only the hes! material
is used. insurlng grea. durability. Every
piano fully guaranteed.
The Stcger factories, thoroughly equipped
with the best and most improved machinery,
ocated at Steger, ILL.,, are among the largest
the West.
Intending purchasers will find it profitable
to write for full descriptive catalogue, which
will be mailed free, upon application.
STEeER & Co. Established lS79) Cicngo.
III mha25
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28

The Jordan is the "Descender." Dur
ing its course 1t falls over 1900 feet.
At no point Is 1t navigable even by
small craft to any considerable dis.
tance and presents the unique spectacle
of a river which has never been navi-
gated flowing into sea which contains
not one living creature.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28

In Scotland a twentieth of the area Ia
forest land. The greater portion Of the
country is mountain heath and lake.
The cultivated land is comparatively
very limited In Its area.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28

Giants Nearly Twenty Feet Tall.
The giant Ferragus, who was slain
by Orlando, the nephew Of Charlie
magne, was eighteen feet high. He al
ways accompanied the army on foot,
there being no horse tall and strong
enough to carry him. Platerus in his
published writings tells Of a giant
whom he examined at Lucerne whose
body measured 10 feet 4 inches and 8
linz
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-11-28
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