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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29
GREATNESS THRUST UPON HIM
How Poor French Poet Was Made Groat
State Functionnry.


A poor Partisan poet named Dubois,
during the reign of Napoleon |. ad-
dressed an ode to Princess Pauline,
Napoleon's favOrite sister. A relative
to the poet being waiting maid to the
princess, presented the ode, with the
result that Pauline asked for a post
for NJ. Dubois, a man of superior gifts.
Minister FOuche, delighted to please
the princess, called at the poets hum
bic attic. The poet put his head out
Of the window of his garnet and cspy-
ing a carriage escorted by gendarmes,
concluded that the holiness of his re-
marks with regard to universal
peace had been badly received by the
emperor and that they had come to
arrest him. Prompted by his fear,
Dubois considered it most prudent to
hide under his bed. The poet was got
out and was sent to Elba as commits
sary general of police. 1t was some
time ere F0uchc and Pauline met, and
bcring the request that she had mado
for Dubois. Does not your highneS1
reColect n letter sent to me about
three months ago, most pressngly
recommending a NJ. Dubois, man OF
letters, in whom your highness took
the greatest interest?' "One mo-
mcnt, said the princess, and then a
smile ovCrsprcad her beautiful fea-
lures. My protegc, NJ. lie Due, was
poor poet. relative of one OF my
maids, who sent me an ode. What
have you done with him? Have you
given him 2 stool in one of your de-
partmcnts?" The minister, nettled
at having been duped in that way,
took particular care to suppress the
fact Of his having made a grand func-
tionary of Dubois. Unfortunately,
Pouches friends at court got wind OF
the thing and there was an end of the
secret, Napoleon himself was vastly
amused at it and bantered his minis
ter. Dubois was recalled but already
100000 francs had been paid to him.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29

s Mrs. Kate Taylor, a dnHttaS
Snmrse Of prom thence, gircS her e1-s
IpcriCncc Wfth Terunn in an Opcns
SETTER Her position IN socictys
Sand professional stnndiaD com &
Shine to gire special promtncnces
SO her nttelUnceS.
S>e,>.>>.~>~sN~>~ee' = e>~>N>~,
HHICAGO, ILL. 427 Monroe St.-"A;
" far rs l have observed Ie:una j,
,hc finest tonic any man or woman can Use
who is weak from the after effects OF any
.orious illness.
Il have seen it used in a number OF con
valcsccnt cases, and have seen several
c.her tonics used, but | found that those
who used Pcruna had the quickest relief.
"HCrunH seems to restore ritGiitu.
increase bOdiIy rigOr and rc:e,C
health anil strength la a oponderft,l-
~ short time. Mrs. KATE TII-
LOR.
In Wow o: the great multitude of women
suffering from some form of female dis
ease and yet unable to find any cure, DR.
Hartman, the renowned specialist on fc
male catarrhal diseases, has announced hi,
willingness to direct the treatment OF a,
lnany cases as make application to hin,
during the summer months, withou:
charge. Address The pcruna Medicine
CO., Columbus. Ohio.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29
Thn Inst Resort,

He visited noted specialist, and,
after waiting an hour, had 40 oppor-
tunity to pay fee and narratH his per-
sonal misery Of insomnia. The medi-
cal man listened and sugg 2sted one
remedy after another, with each and
every one of which the visitor said he
had unsuccessfully experimental.
Finally the specialist wroye pre-
scriotion and handed it to his pa
tient.
What is it?" inquired the latter.
oh BROMIDE" said the doctor; "it
will benefit you"
Rats" said the other, degeneratiDg
into slang; tried 'on all; they amt
no good" further recedirS into bad
grammar.
The doctor, evidently annoyed,
bowed, and handing the man back his
fee, destroyed the prescril ton and
said: There's only one tking left
you had better try sleeping cars
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29
Always som thing To Learn.

President Eliot was arguing i'll favor
OF education by showing how before
the Undergraduates Wednesday night lie
said that he was learning something cv,
cry day by being shown how"
He Illustrated his point by describing
the training of medical students, and
concluded by telling of an old friend OF
his who had suddenly became deaf in
one ear.
How did this happcn?' | asked him
We'll, | was blowing my nose the
other day, when | felt something snap
in my ear, followed by an aching and
dullncss.
when the doctor came he said the
drum had split and asked how | did it.
~ only blew my nose, told the doc
tor.
We'll, had YOU opened your mouth
when YOU blew your nose YOU would not
now have a damaged car drum, was
the mcdico's reply.
you sec, my friend had lived seven,
ty years and had never been shown how
to blow his nose concluded President
Eliot. The application was appreciated
and greeted with great burst of laugh
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29
flight Kind of Christianity.

Christianity, says DR.. Washington Glad
den in his THE Christian Pastor" is not
merely for Sundays and prayer meetings,
for closet and death bed; it is for shop and
Office, for counting room and factory, for
Kitchen and drawing room, forum and
council chamber. And DR.. GLADDEN. inti-
mates that one reason that the allegiance
of the word to Christianity is not more
general is that too much attention has
been given to Christianity as, a scheme for
getting people safely out of the world, and
too little to insisting on how they shall
carry themselves in the world. Christian
ity must not be relcgated to secondary
placc-that is no place. The law OF love IS
not a sentimental maxim st. James
called it the royal law-the law regent
everywhere. every while, in every relation
to everybody. The whole creation, groans
and travais together until now, i'll need
of such Christianity.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29
Cures Blood Poison, Cancer, u 1ccrs, Eczema'
Carbuucles, Etc. Medicine Free.

Carbuucles, Etc. Medicine Free.
Robert Ward, Maxcy's, Ga, says; I'll
suffered from blood-poison, my head, face
and shoulders were one mass of corrup-
ton, aches in bones and joints, burning,
itching, scabby skin, ulcers on leg, was all
run down and discouraged, but Botanic
Blood Balm cured me perfectly, healed all
the sores and gave my skin the rich glow
of health. Blood Balm put new life into
my blood and new ambition into my brain
Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. b. cures all
malignant blood troubles, such as eczema,
scabs and scales, pimp,es, running sores,
carbunc!es, scrofula, etc. Especially adj
vsed for all obstinate cases Of Bad Blood.
Druggists, 81. To prove it cures, Blood
Balm sent free and prepaid by writing
BLOOD BALM Co., u Mitchell Street, At
lanta, Ga. Describe trouble and free med,
ical advice sent in sealed letter.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29
Names Told Too Mach.

One inconsiderate father, Interested
in affairs of state, named his children,
who CHANGED to be all girls, after the
various presidents in whom he was
interested at the time of the infants
birth. During their childhood the
girls rejoiced in the names of Lincoln,
Johnson and Grant for middle names.
They always wrote their names out IN
full. taking great pride in them as
their father had done. Gradually, as
thew grew older, they wrote only the
initials, and at the present time not
one of the daughters in that family
has any middle name at all.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29
Sprained Knee for
81 Years.

from among the numerous unsolicited
testimonials which have been received in
praise of St. Jacobs Oil we select that OF
Mr.. Arthur Harrison, of Willford Crescent
Last, Nottingham, who suffered from =
sprained knee for 81 years. He says: 81
lad been suffering from very bad sprained
l,nee for 81 years, through playing football
I had been under the doctors care twice,
and had used all kinds of oils and embroca.
lions, when l was recommended to try St.
Jacobs Oil. After trying two small bottles
] am pleased to say my knee is now as per.
feet and strong as ever. | should have
written you before, but wanted to give it a
thorough trial, and am glad TO inform you
that since using St. Jacobs Oil have never
felt another twinge of pain"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29
HOW to Have the Best.

In Gods service the only gain ia in ac-
cepting that which God chooses for us day
most shrink from, or what we should well
come as most desirable, Gods choice is
sure to be best for us, and in the end we
shall lind il so. Cod knows our need, and
lie is ready to supply it, We are often
mistaken as to what is best for us, but God
never makes mistake. II we realize this,
and act accordingly, we do wisely, Any
other course on our part is mistake TOR
which we shall surely suffer. VI quaint
George Herbert says:
III thou do i!l--thc joy fades, not the
udluS.
II thou do wcll-thc pain doth fade, the
low rcmains."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29

knew one day how | would feel tho
next. I was nervous mud had no APP
petite, neither could sleep soundly
nights. lydia ". Pinkham's Veg"
etable Compound, used in con-
junction with your Sanativc Wash, did
more for IN, than al the medicines
and the skill of the doctors. For eight
months have enjoyed perfect health,
verify believe that most of the doc
tors are guessing and experimenting
when they try to cure u woman with
an assortment Of complications, such as
mine; but you do not guess. How
wish all suffering women could only
know Of your remedy; there would be
less suffering l lnow."-.IAuHA How
ARD, ll3 New berry Ave. Chicago, Ill.
$4,000 forfeit if a5opo testimonial is not genuine
Mrs. PinIzhatn invites ell wo-
men who are jill to write her for
advice. Address Lynn, AAasse,
giving full particulars.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29
An Intelligent Bird.

The yakamik, or n'umpeter' OIL 'ehe-
zuela. fowl of the crane species, Is
bird of extraordinary intelligence.
The natives use it instead of sheep
dogs for guarding and herding their
Rocks. 1t is said that, however far the
yakamik may wander with the focks,
It never fails to find its way home at
night. driving before 1t all the crea'
tures intrusted to It's care.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29
What One Needs

When they are weary and worn, without
an appetite, have no ambition, cannot sleep,
nervous and irritable. Take Vogcler's
Curative Compound, which purides. en-.
inches and vitalizes the hood and makes
people well and strong 1t is the only true
blood purifier, made from the formula of an
English physician, that is prominently before
he public to-day. Send 10 the proprietors
Of ST. Jacobs Oil, Ltd, Baltimore, Md, for
b free sample bottle.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29
NIerrill's Foot Powder.

An absolute euro for all foot troubles
Guaranteed to stop all odor and excessive
pcrspiration. Brinssr red, burning, smarring
tired and tender feet to perfectly norma
condition. A superiortoilot article Tor !nal'S
This powder does away with the use OF dress
shields. Druggists, or sent direct in hand
some sprinkler top tin package for 25c. Edwin
+. MERRILL, Maker, Woodstock, VT
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29

answered Peter and said unto Jesus, Lord,
it is good for us to be here: if Thou wilt,
let us make here three tabernacles. one for
Thee, and one for Moses, and one for
E'ias," (Nratthew xvii: IA Peter said,
'Let us live here forever" in this he was
but expressing the longing of every Chris
tan heart that beat after his, and what
Peter longed for God had promised to
give us. Jesus at the TRANSPORTATION is an
exact picture of Jesus as He stands in
glory, and as we shall see Him in eternity.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29
4 couirIng the Experience.

"'The policeman testihes," said the po-
lice magistrate, that he found you roar
ing drunk on the streets last night. What
have you got to say for yourself?'
"Your honor" replied the young dra-
matist. Il am engaged to write temper
ancc play, and | was trying to establish
a sort of psychological basis for it"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29

Nav" said little Willie, (Which was
right. you or paw
why, my son. replied the obligine
mother. Il will be glad to inform you, il
you explain
We'll, last night when paw came il
you told him he was blind drunk
why, Willie!'
AN he said he was seem things"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29
HIGHEST Wl.dOBl.

~ recognize and frankly TO accept the
LIMITATIONS OF life is part OF the highest
Wisdom. There are some Things We may
know. and others we have no means OF dis
COVERING There are some things we may
experience. and for other, there IS no MA
lprlal to aujld the cXprrj nvc.--lhe Rev.
Dy. Siiecr, NV York City.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29

Isk Ynuc Jcn!er I"' h.irE's -Easa,
A powder. Il rests the lec. Cures Corn',
n,nons Swollen, Sore, llo', Gallons, Achn",
Sweating Iert and In"rowin; Nails. Alton :
loot Ease makes new orti&ht SHOES easy. Al
all Druggists and Sho"s.pre-, 20 cent. ~
cent no substitute. HaWpln mailed FREE.
address Allen :. Oimsjcd. LeRoy, Ny.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29
Not Her Fault.

~ heard the master complaining to the
cook that the eggs he had for breakfast
were not fresh," said MIR. Cochin China
to his wife. -,
"Thcy were fresh when laid them"
replied Mrs. Cochin China, tartly.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29

L. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., Props OF
Halls CMarrh Cure, offer 300 reward FOL
any casa oE catarrh that cannot lie cured ny
taking Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for tcsti-
munials, free. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29

Dr. James G. Lewis, Tip Toy, KY, writes
~ have an invalid friend who has had great
benefit fcom Tcttcrino in chronic letter.
Send Il box to above address" zoe. box
by mail from J. T. Shuptrine, savannah, Ga,
if your druggist don't keep it.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29

Peop,c in the smart set believe that ais
well that ends swell.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29

The spcndthriit can easily make SIC
bill look like thirty cents.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29

What pretty girl wants is tHil com
p,tmcnt OF compliments.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29

One of the highest shot towers II, the
world is to be found in Nillach, in CORN
tina, where there is a fall OF 249 feet.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29

The one crop that never fails is the dead
beat crop.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29

am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago Mns. lHoMAS Ron
BINS, Maple ST., Norwich, n. Y, Feb. II, 1900.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29

The total number of passengers arriving
in New York from Europe last year was
567 oil
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29

The average woman's words don't have
as much weight as her biscuits.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-05-29
MISS LAURA HOWARD,
President SoatI, End ladies'
Golf Club, Chicago, Cured by
Lydia Il. Pinkiicni's Vegetable
Compound After the Best Doc
tors Had Failed To hep Her.

"DEAR Mrs. P1TR'I2M i can thank
you for perfect health today. Life
looked so dark to me q year or two
ago. l had constant pains, my limbs
swelled, | had dizzy spells, and never
The evening Republican., 1902-05-22
DEATH LIST GROWS

Coal Miners to the Number of 22o
Killed In the Coal Creek Disaster.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, May 22.-The
latest estimate as to the loss of life in
the Fraterville coal mine disaster at
Coal Greek is 226, including contract
miners, day laborers and boy helpers.
The last find reported was that Of thir-
teen bodies in an entry. Five Of them
had written letters before life became
extinct. One Of these letters gave the
time of day. 1t WAS written at half
past o'clock Monday afternoon, thus
indicating that these and perhaps other
entombed men lived many hours after
the terrible explosion, which occurred
Monday morning ut half past I o'clock.
The letters gave general sugges-
ton Of the suffering that was under
gone, indicating that the men were
gradually being strangled to death by
the foul gaseous air that was filing
the mine. One pfteously read, my
God, for another breath"
The letters in the main were direc-
lions to families as to what disposition
should be made Of the writer's bodies
and business affairs and instructions as
to raising the families.
The rescuing parties that went In
Monday are completely exhausted, and
new men have been sent into the mine.
Money is badly needed, and the out
side world is urged to send in contribu.
tions to II. NJ. Lindsay, chairman Of
the relief committee, Coal Greek, Tenn.
The evening Republican., 1902-05-22

POINTE A PiTRE, Island of Guade-
.oupe. May 22.-The steamer Horton
has arrived here with 200 refugees from
Fort de France, Martinique, Oh board.
1t is. reported here that the French
steamer Salvador, with Il thousand peo-
ole on board who are unable to remain
at Fort de France, is coming here ana
that everybody who can do so is leav-
Ing that port. The Salvador arrived
here later in the day. The refugees
who have reached here by this ship
and the Horton are in a pitiabe condi-
ton. They all report that on the morn
ing Of May 20 Mont Pelee vomited
thick cloud of black smoke and threw
hot sand and stones over the greater
cart of the island, while a heavy pail
o. smoke ovprhung Fort de France,
The eruption was followed by flashes
of incandesccnt light, and the panic
stricken people fed to the shore. Peo-
ole have been killed at Carbet, on the
west coast, while Bassc Pointc, on this
northeast coast, is said to have been
completely destroyed.
The evening Republican., 1902-05-22
Floods In Wisconsin.

LACROSSE, Wis, May 22.-Railroad
traffic is practically demoralized here
owing to six hours of rain in this yicfn'
ity which caused great many wash
outs on roads leading into Lacrosse.
On the Chicago and Northwestern road
there has not been train in for twen-
ty-four hours, and a couple Of trains
are being held at Elroy until washed
out bridge can be repaired Near Mid
way half mile of track Is under
water. At River Junction, on the Chi.
cago, Milwaukee and st. Paul, couple
of miles from here, there is a large
washout, and fast mail train is held
there. On the Southern Minnesota divi-
sion of the same road much trouble is
being experienced with the water. At
Houston the whole town is practically
under water
The evening Republican., 1902-05-22
ovsA CONGRATULATED
Senate Passes ssch Reselatien-lAs
.F Aixration mi pefove House..


Senate Passes sscb Rssslatien-IMs
migration Dfil Before House..
WASHINGTON, May 22.-Before the
senate resumed consideration Of the
Philippine BILL yesterday 1t adopted q
resolution congra tulating the republic
of Cuba on its entry into the family OF
independent nations, and the secretary
Of state was directed to transmit the
resolution to the president of the new
republic. The senate also ordered tho
account Of fhe ceremonies of the trans
fer from The United States to the Gu
ban authorities printed in The Congress
sional Record and as a public docu-
ment.
Mr.. Bacon CGa) again denounced the
concentration policy pursued IN the
Philippines. He indicated that if lead.
ing Republican senators would declare
it to be their purpose to give the Fil-
ipinos free government the minority
would not quarrel about the time when
the government was to be established.
The house began consideration OF the
immigration bill. The principal speech
was made by Mr.. Shattuc CO.,, chair
man of the committee on immigration.
He was especially severe in his con-
demnation of the manner in which inn
migrants are introduced through Cana
da and by Canadian railway and
steamship companies. Mr.. Underwood
(Ala) gave notice of an amendment to
provide an educational test, and much
of the discussion during the day was
upon this subject.
The house earlier in the day settled
three contested election cases In favor
of sitting members and passed num-
Der of bills of minor importance.
The evening Republican., 1902-05-22

SAN FRANCISCO, May 22.-James
J. Jctfries, champion heavyweight pu-
gilist OF the world, and Robert Fitz-
simmons have come to all agreement
to fight for the worlds championship.
Fitzsimplons insisted that he would
not fight unless permitted to wear sur
gical bandages for the protection of his
hands. and after some parley on this
point Jeffries receded from the position
he had assumed recently in objection
to the use Of bandages. The articles
OF agreem will to all practical pur-
poses be identical with the articles
signed in New York some months ago.
Seven clubs submitted bids for the
fight, and the bid Of the San Francisco
club, offering 70 per cent of the gross
receipts, was accepted. The date was
not fixed.
The evening Republican., 1902-05-22
violent Storm In Alabama.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May pa
violent windstor,n, followed by heavy
downpou of rain and hail, has passed
over Birmingham, doing considerable
damage and causing the death of one
boy. the serious injury of another and
the slight injury Of an old man. The
greatest damage was done at the ball
park, where section Of the grand
stand was blown away. When the
storm struck the ball grounds, a large
crowd was en- route to the park to wit.
ness game between Birmingham and
New Orleans, and serious disaster
probably was averted by the park not
being opened to the public.
The evening Republican., 1902-05-22
The ROYAL BuIl0Eht.

MADRID, May 22.-The royal bull
fight, which is the most typically Span
ieh feature of the festivities in con
nection with the coming of age OF King
Alfonso, occurred yesterday afternoon
in the presence Of the king, the queen
mother, the royal family, the Spanish
MOBILES and the special ENJOYS. A great
number of ladies were also present.
The vast amphitheater where the fight
was held was crowded with l5,ooO
spectators. More than 100000 people
had made applications for seats to wit
ness the occurrence. An interesting
feature of the bulltight was the revival
of the old medieval custom under
which the scions of noble families
fought the bulls with lances from
horseback. Nine bulls were killed.
The evening Republican., 1902-05-22
GENERAL WHEATON LEAVES.
Warm Praise Bestowed by Chaffee.
The Cholera Record.

The CHOLERA RECORD.
MANILA, May 22.-General Lloyd
Wheaton went on board the United
States transport Sherman today. Gen
eral Chaffee in ordering General Wheat
on's relief from duty said the depart
ment took the occasion to pay warm
tribute to Wheaton's splendid record
and invited the attention of all officers
and soldiers to his conspicuous exam
pie Of efficiency and devotion to duty.
General Sumner will temporarily COM
mand Wheatons department pending
presidential action.
Waller, alias Howard who was tried
by court martial on the charge of de-
sorting to the enemy from California
regiment and who was sentenced to be
hanged, General Wheaton disappearing
OH the ground that the prisoners iden-
tity was not indisputably established
and that, further, whatever his ofense
the government had condoned it by
sending him into the field against the
enemy after his arrest, has been order
ed to be released from custody.
The cholera record to date is as fol-
lows: Manila, 1,108 cases and ssG
deaths; provinces, 1892 cases and 1904
deaths,