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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-12-05
FOLLOWED THE LEADER.
4 Case Where Naval Cadets Tufned
Oiseipline Into . Joke.

4 Case Where Naval Cadets Tufned
Discipline Into . Joke.
Among other good stories told by
Cyrus Townsend Brady in his "Under
Tops'ls and Tents" published by Scrib-
ners, Is this:
1t Is related that large number OF
naval cadets were negligent In follow
ing the service in the chapel, which was
after the ritual Of the Episcopal
church. An incautious officer in charge
on Sunday morning made little ad-
dress to the church party on the sub
ject, saying he supposed that some OF
them erred through ignorance, but II
they would observe him carefully and
do as he did-in military parlance, fol-
low the motions of the commanding Of
ficer-they would not 90 wrong.
Word was passed quietly through the
battalion. They marched into the
church. The officer In charge took his
place in the front pew, settled himself
in his seat and calmly blew his nose.
Three hundred noses were blown 81
multaneously with vehemence that
was startling. The officer looked around
and blushed violently In great surprise.
Three hundred heads followed the mo-
tions of the commanding officer" Six
hundred cheeks violently tried to blush.
a hard thing to for midshipman to DO.
and so on through the service.
The man could not stir without In
slant imitation. He finally confined
himself strictly to the prescribed rit-
ual Of the service, looking neither to
the right nor to the left, not daring to
raise a finger or breathe out Of the Or
dinary course. This enterprise also
was a startling success.
The cadets received other instructions
later In the day from furious officer
who sternly resented their innocent
statements that they did not know
which was ritual and which was not
and that he had not instructed them
that blowing his nose stood on diner
ent plane from saying his prayers. 1t
was q huge joke everywhere.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-12-05
DWARFlNG AN OAK TREE.
Tho Japanese Trick By which II IL
Accomplished.

The Japanese Trick ~ "nicn ~ ~
Accomplished.
The Chabo Hiba, a dwarf japanese
pine tree, was recently sold for $l,2OO.
1t Is six feet high and alleged to be $50
years old. 1t has long been supposed
that the process by which Japanese
gardeners succeeded In dwarfing forest
trees was long and costly one. 1t Is
now said that 1t Is a simple process and
that any one can do the trick. The fol-
lowing directions are given for produc-
ing a miniature oak tree:
Take an orange and scoop out the
pulp. Fill the interior with rich mold
and plant an acorn In the center Of 1t.
leaving the hole In the rind for 1t to
sprout through. Put 1t in sunny place
and water 1t frequently. Soon after
the first shoots have appeared the roots
begin to break through the orange skin.
Take a sharp knife and shave these on
carefully and keep them shaved. The
tree will grow about five or six inches
high and then stop. In year 1t will
be a perfect miniature oak. When the
roots cease to grow. the orange skin
should be vanished over and imbed-
ded In flowerpot.
The japanese dwarf all kinds Of trees
and make them live to a great age.
Some of these dwarfs, like the Chabo
Hlba, are we'll known, and their own
ers have documentary evidence attest
Ing their great age. The older they
are the more valuable, Of course, they
are. In Japan certain families follow
the calling, trade, art, or what you will,
Of growing dwarf trees from genera
ton to generation, and you can buy q
miniature oak 500 years old from n de-
scendant Of the man who first planted
the acorn. Not only forest trees, but
fruit trees and Towering shrubs, are
dwarfed by these clever gardeners.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-12-05
Daly's Impecunious Employee.

The late Augustin DAILY had In his
employment a man who always ad-
dressed him a note periodically asking
for an advance Of money. This note
was invariably answered by a most
abusive letter, In almost insulting terms
and threatening instant discharge II
the ofrense was ever repeated-and in
closing a check for the money!
At regular intervals of about three
months the man invariably made the
same request, with the same results.
always. however, getting a check In
closed. And thus 1t continued until
Mr.. Daly's death.-New York Times.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-12-05
Henry Ward Reecher,s wit.

On one occasion as Mr.. Beecher was
In the midst Of an impassloned speech
some one attempted to interrupt him
by suddenly growing like cock. The
orator, however, was equal to the occa-
sion. He stopped, listened till the crow
ing ceased, and then, with a look OF
surprise, pulled out his watch. Morn
ing alreadyw he said. my watch Is
only at 10. But there can be no mis-
take about It. The instincts Of the low
er animals are infallible."
There was a roar Of laughter. The
slower animals" in the gallery collaps-
ed, and Mr.. Beecher was able to re-
sumo as IL nothing had occurred.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-12-05

In the matter of taxation the Isle Of
Man Is unique. There is no income tax,
no succession duties chargeable against
the estates of deceased persons, no
highway or turnpike tolls. Roads are
maintained by the revenue from two
sources-a small tax upon every wheel
and shod hoof and levy upon every
male inhabitant, who must give days
work on the road or Its equivalent in
cash. There are no stamp duties on
receipts, checks, promissory notes, ETC.;
in fact, stamps are used only for post
age.-London Standard.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-12-05
non,t Drink DurInx Meals.

Be careful to limit the amount OF wa
ter and fluids which you take during
meals. since large quantities Of these,
especially Ice water. hinder digestion.
Not more than one glass Of water
should be taken during each meal. In
order to quench the thirst which Is so
apt to clamor for water at meals an
eminent authority suggests taking a
glass of hot water fifteen or thirty min
utes before meals. This acts especially
well In the morning. as it cleanses the
stomach.-Ladies' Home Journal.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-12-05

Penner-Say. give me synonym for
psychic" will you?
Wright-Well, there's psychologist
al"
Penner-All right. How do you spell
It?
Wright-Why-er--oh give it up.
Why not use psychic"
Penner-I would, but don't know
how to spell that.-Philadelphi Press.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-12-05

"I trust, Brudder Eph'm," said the
pastor, "you Is still walkin' in de
straight an narrer path?"
"Ize sorry to say, pahsun." replied
Uncle Eph'm, deeply penitent. "Tze
backslode a good deal lately."-Chicago
Tribune.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-12-05
why Care II the Baby Ii Healthy

Muggins Is not handsome, and he
knows it. When his first baby was
born, he asked, Does It look like me|
OF course they replied In the affirma-
tive.
"Well," said he, with a sigh. "break
It to my wife gently" - London Tit
Bits.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-12-05
Warts.

A simple remedy for warts Is dram
of salicylic acid with an ounce Of col
lodium In bottle which has tiny
brush run through the cork. Apply
this mixture to the warts twice day,
and in few days they will dry up and
fall ff.-Ladies Home Journal.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-12-05
Church Directory.

reformed Church-Rev. G. A Whitmore
as or. Sunday School $50 a m. DIVINE
Services alternate Sundays, l0:So am ana
Guild every Sunday evening, 6:45. Mid
week services, Wednesday 7:4o.
Lutheran Church Rev. " s. T. MetEger,
pastor Services, Sunday 10 A. M. ana SQo r.
10. Sunday School, r. frsyer Mee'-
ng, Wednesday, IN.
United Brethren Church-Rev. William
l.. Martin, Pastor. Regular Services py
appointment from the pulpit.
Glass Meeting every two weeks at ~ g. m'
PRAYER Meeting every Thursday evening"
Sunday School 3 Pm.
Mite Society Semi monthly, "Wednesday
evening at s o'clock. W. Mis-. Meeting
Monthly at Parsonage.
Moravian Church: Rev. M. F. Oerter, Pas
;or. Sunday School every Sunday, y a: Ill
Preaching services will be held every other
Sunday as heretofore, alternating morning
and evening at 10 ard $3.50 respectively.
Methodist Episcopal Church - Rev.
W L. Orem Pastor. Services every alter
nate Sunday at 10 A. M and 700 +. M.
Sunday School at 8 A. NJ. Prayer Meeting
every Wednesday evening at 7,3t m. Ep'
worth League at $50 everv Sunday.
ST. Stephens Church, Protestant Ep,scoal
-Rev. Ernest McGill, Rector. Services
every Sunday at 400, p. M, at Walkers
vile: at 1890 a. m, at Thurmont,
Service Saturdays at 400 p. IN.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-12-05
Great Southern Ptg. & Mfg. Co {.
FREDERICK, MD.

ACCIDENTS will happen; by the pay
ment 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
Jp,y oo,f CASSELL & WATERS
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-12-05
TO MAKE LIFE HAPPY.

Sweet mucic appeals to the heart and sou-
and lglltens many of life's burdens If you
have ever heard the sweet.toned STEGER
PIANO you will appreciate this. To reach
the highest standard of excellence has always
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Celebrated Steger Piano: only the bes! material
is USED. insurlng grea. durability. Every
piano fully guaranteed.
The Steger factories, thoroughly equipped
with the best and most improved machinery,
ocaled 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.
STEaER & Go. Established lS79) Cicago.
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-12-05

A good friend Is ones nearest rela-
ton. Ones greatest relation Is not al
ways a good friend. - Pittsburg Dis
patch.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-12-05
1887 1HE sun. 1901
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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-20
BREVITIES.

The strike of the teachers of Pittston
township schools now promises to be a
long drawn-out affair. 1t was thought
that the teachers would go back to their
desks Tuesday, but when the hour came
for school there were no teachers on
hand. They now say that they will not
again take up the duties of their posi-
tions until they are paid every cent due
them.
Frederick Payne, member of council
for the First ward of Plymouth, died at
the emergency hospital at that place of
smallpox and gangrene. Mr.. Payne was
member OF the councilmanic commit
tee appointed to fight the scourge and
his active interest in battling against
the plague was the means of his con
tracing the disease.
Chief of Police Lowrey, of Shenan-
doah, had narrow escape from being
beaten to death last evening. He
dressed himself in citizens clothes and
entered foreigners house, without
knocking, to arrest man supposed to
be there. The inmates mistook him for
burglar, choked him and beat him un-
mercifully before he could be rescued.
Plymouth authorities have notified
Wilkesbarres health officials that un-
less the strict quarantine against
Plymouth is removed Plymouth will
quarantine that city and refuse to
allow any one from Wilkesbarre within
the Plymouth borough line.
The government has finally decided
Federal building at the county seat, and
will pay $50, $50.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-20
Smallpox Conditions.

Smallpox is said to be steadily spread
ing at Hazleton, and it is reported that
two new cases have appeared in that
city. The health officials are doing
every thing possible to stamp out the dis
ease and to prevent its further spread,
and the people of the city are being
vaccinated by the hundreds.
Until it is known whether or not an
epidemic can be prevented in Hazleton,
people from this section should guard
themselves carefully. As little com
munication as is absolutely necessary
should exist between the two towns, and
the Freeland Board of Health should
consider the question of compelling the
Traction Company to thoroughly fumi-
gate its cars.
There is much talk in town regarding
the apparent carelessness with which
some Freeland people visit Hazleton,
and If the disease gives much further
evidence OF spreading it is likely that
the health authorities will be called
upon to enforce more severe measures
than have yet been announced.
The Freeand Silk Mill Company has
taken a commendable step in ordering a
general vaccination OF all its employees
The company will pay the cost of the
work, which is to be performed by Dr.
Deardorff.
Other establishments where large
numbers are employed would do well to
issue similar orders.
So far no signs of the disease have
appeared this side of Hazleton, but the
continued cold weather is favorable to
its spread
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-20
On the Main Line.
from the Hazleton Sentinel.

From the HaZleton Sentinel.
Hazleton is at this time enjoying such
advantages as there may be in the ac-
commodations of the Lehigh Valley
main line station, and proper sense of
appreciation of the Importance thereof
is manifest. All trains between New
York, Philadelphia and Buffalo are be-
ing run via Lizard Creek branch, Potts
Vile, Hazleton and Freeland. 1t is
probable that the officials will readily
recognize the benefit derived by this en-
forced change from the old route by
way of Mauch Chunk.
The new route includes Pottsvile with
its Il, 900 inhabitants, Delano with Shen-
andoah and Mahanoy City CONTINUOUSLY
10000, Hazleton 10000, and FreeIand
5000, while Mauch Chunk with its 5000,
is the only town OF consequence touched
on the main line.
The difference in time will amount to
but little when all other advantages are
considered. Taking up this feature,
with up to date motive power the differ
ence would be insignificant.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-20
Mine Workers Elect Officers.

John Fahey has been reelected presi-
dent, Paul Pulaski vice president and
George HARLEM secretary of the United
Mine Workers of District No. 0, in
session at Mahanoy City. Fahey had
no opposition. Pulaski received 2ls
votes, Hartlein 1S4 and Yoder 1913. One
hundred and nineteen votes were neces-
sary to elect. Miles Dougherty at pres
ent a member of the district executive
board, was elected member of the
national executive board. There were
twenty-three candidates for election to
the district board. Six members were
elected as follows: Thomas j. Richards,
Edward Harris, j. T. Williams, Martin
Cowards, Joe Lindsay and Terrence
mckinley.
The annual convention of District
No. z will be held at Hazleton on Jan
uary 6, and that of District No. / at
Wilkesbarre on January 49,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-20
SCHOOLS.

Secretary Purcell, of the borough
board, has provided all the Freeand
teachers with blank vaccination certiii
Gates. These will be distributed among
the pupils, who must present them
properly filled by physician on or be-
fore January Is, to entte them to
further admission to the schools.
st. AIMS parochial schools aud the
schools of Foster township will close
today. The borough schools will close
on Tuesday afternoon. All will remain
closed until after New Years Day.
The condition of Frank McHugh, sec
retary of the Foster board, who is
i'll with pneumonia ON Adams street, is
critical
Entertainments were held today in
Drifton and Eckley schools and the
pupils were presented with Christmas
gifts.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-20
SCHOLARSHIP
AT LEH|CH
President Of the University
Makes an Offer.
Free Education Granted to
One Pupil Of M. & M.
Preparatory Department
Each Year.

The following letter has been received
by Prof. Crawford, of the Mining and
Mechanical Institute, announcing the
grant of an honorary scholarship in
Lehigh university, to be awarded as u
prize in the preparatory department.:
Lehigh University, Dec. IL, 1901.
Mr.. C. NJ. Crawford,
Principal Preparatory Department
Mining and Mechanical Institute,
Frecland, Pa.
My Dear Sir.-It gives me pleasure
to place at your disposal for the college
year beginning September, 1902, an
honorary scholarship in Lehigh univer-
sity to be awarded by you to a student
in the Mining aud Mechanical Institute,
whom you consider worthy of this award
by reason of good scholarship and good
character. 1t is necessary that you
should certify to his complete prepara-
tion in all subjects which Lehigh
university requires for entrance, and he
will, on this certificate, be admitted to
the university without entrance ex
aminatons.
This honorary scholarship exempts
student from tuition fees for the first
year and is renewed from year to year
if the student is in full standing in all
Sincerely yours,
T. M. Drown, president
1t is understood that this offer will be
renewed each year as long as there are
young men in the Mining and Mechani-
cal Institute preparing to enter Lehigh.
The preparatory department of the
Mining and Mechanical has been or
ganized for the purpose of enabling the
young men of Freeland and vicinity to
prepare for college without leaving
home. The offer of this scholarship
gives opportunity for any enterprising
young man to go to college when pre-
pared.
The award is to be made to the one
who, in the estimation of the principal,
is most worthy by reason of scholarship
and character. This implies personal
knowledge gained from daily contact
with the competitors in classroom work.
1t is therefore necessary for each appli
cant to attend the preparatory depart
ment for at least one term, in order
that there may be sufficient basis on
which to judge him.
The second term of the current school
year will begin January 20, 1902. ANY
further Information desired can be OBJ
tanned from either T.. f. Hanlon, princi-
pal of Mining and Mechanical Institute,
or c. M. Crawford, principal of prepara-
tory department.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-20
Foster School Board.

The members of the Foster township
with Directors ONeil, johnson, Kellar
and Ieisloft present The following
bills were ordered paid: Owen Meyer,
Nester, SO; Mrs Bunchock, S4; Tribune,
So; George Henderson, 50. so; Barbara
Davis, $4; Mrs. Snyder, S4; John Fisher,
SIS; Mrs. McBrearty, $40.
1t was decided to close the schools on
Friday, December 20, and remain
closed until Thursday, January ?. The
teachers were granted hall-month's
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-20
Will Be ReappOinted.

Vacancies will occur in several presi-
dental postmastership of Luzerne coun-
ty shortly but it is not believed there
will be many sweeping changes. 1t is
the policy of the present administra-
tion to continue in office all postmasters
who have faithfully performed their
duties and against whom no complaints
have been made.
The terms of Postmaster Davis, of
Freeland, and Postmaster Powell, of
Hazleton, have expired, and although
the latter has some opposition for the
office, both, it is claimed by the leading
party men of the two towns, will be
reappointed by President Roosevelt.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-20
LOCAL NOTES
WRITTEN UP
Short Items Of Interest to
All Readers.
Happenings of the Past
Two Days in and Around
Freeland Recorded With
out Waste of Words.

The annual presentation of Christmas
gifts to the children of Coke Bros. &
Co.'S and d. S. Il s. Railroads employees
is being made by Mrs. Eckley b. Coke.
Thousand of dollars are annually spent
by Mrs. Coke to gladden. the hearts of
these children.
The Tigers fair is still drawing large
numbers of people every evening. Some
of the articles on exhibition will be dis
posed Of each evening, commencing to-
morrow night, and this will add interest
to the affair.
Christmas trees and spruce have made
their appearance in town. They are
higher in price this year. owing to the
railroads beiug unable to get the regular
supply over their lines.
This is the shortest day of the year
Hereafter the sun will rise few min
utes earlier and will set few minutes
later daily until next June
Large stock of mems Sweet Orr & Co. s
overalls and coats at 75c and soc. They
are guaranteed not to rip. j. Bellezza
ll0 South Centre street, near Luzerne
Adam Roccotta, of Adams street,
while on his way home from his work at
Drifton, fell on the ice and several of
his teeth were knocked out.
An inspection of Maj c. B. Coke Post,
No. l47, g. A. r., was made at the posts
rooms in Lindsay's hall last evening by
Thomas A Monroe, OF Hazleton.
In a suit yesterday Judge Lynch de-
cided that father has the right to ap-
ply the wages earned by his son on a
store bill which the father owes.
S. Rudewick who has been i'll for
several weeks, is very low today and
his death is liable to occur at any NOM
ent.
Coal is getting scarce at the surround
ing breakers and unless the mines soon
resume many people will be compelled
to seek elsewhere for their fuel supply
A. Oswald has the agency for the cele-
brated Elysian's extracts and perfumery
The finest goods made Try them.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pendergast
have removed to Hazleton, where Mr.
Pendergast has been employed for some
time past.
George Pagan is thinking of estab-
fishing sausage, bologna and pudding
. factory in town.
meeting of the Board of Health
will be held in the Municipal building
this evening.
James Kessell has accepted position
with the Millhopper Packing Company
at Sandy Run.
son has been born to Mr.. and Mrs
George Wilmot, Jr., of Upper Lehigh.
2. j, Devcr, of Carlisle law school, is
home for the holidays.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-20

salary.
Many parents throughout the town
ship refuse to have their children vac
cinated. 1t was decided to strictly en-
force the law after January Is.
The building committee was instruct
ed to. arrange for greater black board
space in the Woodside building.
1t was suggested by Mr.. Zeisloft that
the board incorporate themselves into u
Board of Health whose object shall be
to be alert and vigilant during this sea-
son of smallpox and in case of contagion
spreading to have a meeting called and
action taken at once.