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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-03-27
Notice..

The services announced for Apples Church
on the 10th inst, will be held on Easter Sun.
day at Q o'clock p. m. All interested will
please be punctual in attendance, as a num-
Der of matters claim attention.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-03-27
Party near FOxville.

A party was held at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Alfred Pryor, near Foxvile, on Satur-
day evening last, in welcome of Mr. and Mrs.
Philip Sprague an ! son, Glenn, of Florence,
Colorado. Mla. Sprague is kindly remem'
bered in ThurmOnt as Miss Emma, daughter
Of Mr. Peter Hlnyer
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-03-27
Death Of M RS. WIN. q. Cover.

America Virginia, wife of VIM. G. Cover
of this place, died suddenly on Monday last,
aged GO years, 7 months and IA days. She
was daughter of the late John B. Gilbert
of this place: husband and seven children,
two sisters and one brother survive her.
sisters are Mrs Peter Boylan and Miss Mar
tina Gilbert; her brother, :. NJ. Gilbert: the
children are Mrs, Harry Kappes of Shppens
burg, Mrs. H. c. Shriner aud Mrs. May Barr
of Philadelphia, Mrs. Edward Warden and
Miss Annie Cover of Baltimore and Messrs
Harry and William Cover, the former of
this place, the latter of Baltimore City.
The deceased was for n number of years
afflicted with asthma and confirmed invalid
The funeral was held on Wednesday after.
noon; sermon by her pastor Rev. w. s. T.
Metzger of the Lutheran church, interment
IN the United Brethren cemetery, James
Creeger & Son funeral directors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-03-27

Mrs. Julia Rouzer, wife of Col. John r.
Rouzer of this place is again very i'll. A
trained nurse has been employed, ARRIVING
last Saturday evening.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-03-27

M. Beth Firor will have sale Of personal
property ut her residence, East Main ST.,
April 12, at 1890 p. IN. See bills.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-03-27

The sale advertised by poster ny Mrs. Anna
Sioutfer at Roddys will not be made as Mrs
Stouffer has decided otherwise
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-03-27

The Epworth League of ThurmoDt will
unite with the Christian Endeavor in Il
Sunrise Prayer Service Easter Sunday morn.
ing at $50.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-03-27
COLORED POSTER PAPER.
The Catoctin Clarion.

EpoRT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
N THURMoNT NATIONAL BANK, AT
THURMoNT, IN THE STATE OF MARY
LAND, AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS, FEB
RuARY 25TH, 1902.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-03-27

Rev. w, L. Orem leaves on Tuesday next
to attend the n. E. Conference held in Bal
timore City.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-03-27

CLARIONOFFICE
BLANK STOCK
STATIONERY.
OUR PRICES
ARE RIGHT.
ENVELOPES.
COMMERCIAL, OFFICIAL,
DRUG AND PAY.
BLOTTING PAPER.
FULL SHEETS l9x24 INCHES
WHITE. YELLOW, DARK BLUE,
PINK, SALMON, GRANITE.
BRISTOL CARD.
FULL SHEETS 224x2S! INCHES.
LIGHT & HEAVY WEIGHTS.
WHITE, PINK, LIGHT BLUE,
GREEN, BROWN.
MANILA CARD.
FULL SHEETS 223x29A INCHES.
LIGHT g. HEAVY WEIGHTS.
CARDS CUT TO ORDER
SHIPPING TAGS.
LINEN TYPEWRITER PAPER.
FIN E FLA / PAPERO
ALL SIZES CUT TO ORDER.
LEGAL CAP PAPER.
COLORED POSTER PAPER.
BILL HEADS, LETTER
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GA 9ToRTA.
Bear, tho - The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature % &AzNx
Business Locals.

eB- LIGHT SURREY FOR SALE.
327tt Inquire at M. E. PARSONAGE
rB- CONVERSE MINERAL PASTE.
Absolutely the best cleaner for gold, SILVER,
silver plated ware, mirrcrs, etc., on the mar
ket No dust, grit, acid or poison. Used
and endorsed by leading hotels and clubs
everywhere. Guaranteed better than any
other on the market.
% CENTS PER BON.
PREMIER POLISH co.
Collingswood, N j.
For sale by E. F. BLACK,
1924" Thurmont, Md.
az FOR SALE-Ope half interest in
Roller Mill of so barrels capacity situate on
the contemplated line of the Baltimore and
Frederick Electric railroad. Good cash Gus
tom trade. Reason for selling, other engage.
ment.
ED. Skinner,
3202t Frederick, Md.
" WAN lED.-looo oiu quai' ooiiJ
Boxes.
mar 10 If l.. ROY S1GMUND.
eE FOR RENT.-One 8 room and one
6 room stone house These properties are in
good repair and contain wells of excellent
water. Inquire at
mar l3tf THIS OFFICE.
FOR RENT.-Ay saloon on Graceham
and Creagerstown road from May 1, 1902.
Good place for the business. Good ice house
and full of ice.
mar 10 4t M. F. POLICY.
E HAY AND FODDER FOR SALE
Dec5tf, CHAS. SMILEY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-03-27

The members of the Kings Daughters So
ciety of Trinity Reformed church will hold a
Carpet Rag Reception on the evening OF
April 8. Any member of the church or any
friend who prefers contributing money in
stead of carpet rags will be most cordially
welcomed. The proceeds will be used tow
ards purchasing carpet for The auditorium
of the new church.
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GA 9To III a.
Bear. tn. H1hs Kind You Have Always Bought
''', :; &Ez2zzx
New Advertisements.

Japanese Fern Ball.
Ford's Opera House.
County Commissioners.
Converse Mineral Paste.
Surrey for Sale Bus. Loo.
Fertilizers. Geo. w. StOcksdale.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-03-27
Death of Hiram Arthur.

Hiram, son of The late John Arthur of this
place, died on Sunday last aged 10 years, 8
months and Is days. The funeral was held
on Tuesday, Rev.W S. T. Melzger officiating;
intermcnt in the United Brethren cemetery,
James Crcegcr Il Son. funeral directors.
Three sisters, Mis-. j. Ed. Martin, Mrs. W.
II. Sull and Mrs. j. A. Michigan and a
large number of children and grandchildren
survive him.
The deceased was veteran of the civil
war. HIS health had been broken for n
number of years having contracted chronic
affection in the army from which he suffered
through life. At the time of his death he
was a resident of Hagerstown.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-03-27

fooro and Discounts 100 800 96
Oyerdrafts, secured and unsecured ga
us Bonds to secure circulation sou w
Premium on U, S. Bonds 43l 50
Stocks securities etc, lVVoooo
Banking house, furniture, and
fixtures lo7oo'oo
Due from National Banks, mot re-
Dne from state Banks and Bankers SO 70
Due from approved reserve agents lO,ooO ~
Notes of other National Banks 1000
Fractional paper currency, nickels o -
Lawful money reserve in bank, VIE:
Specie 5,j2375
Legal tender notes 100 90 6423.75
Redemption fund with U. s. Treas.
urer Is per cent of clrculation) 3lSoo
Total 149,54943
Canito, 100000
Surplus o'oOooo
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes paid 1oO.l4
Due to other Nationa! Banks $50 70
Dividends unpaid l6o'oo
Individual deposits sunJ"ct 10
check ll4USs Of
Circulation $3.50 90
Total 149,54S43
STATE OF MARYLAND, COUNTY OF FREpER-
ICK, IS:
T. Sam'l NJ. Birely, President of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
SAMUEL M. BIRELY,
President.
Subscribed and sworn to
before me this Third day of
March, 1902.
VIM. w. Zimmerman,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attect:
GEO. W. SToCKsDALE,
HARRY G. GoRsUCH,
JOHN Roof,
mar 81 Directors'
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BRISTOL CARD.

FULL SHEETS 224X2S3 INCHES.
LIGHT & HEAVY WEIGHTS.
WHITE, PINK. LIGHT BLUE,
GREEN, BROWN.
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eB- LIGHT SURREY FOR SALE.
EFT Inquire at M. E. PARSONAGE
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LINEN TYPEWRITER PAPER.

LEGAL CAP PAPER.
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CARDS CUT TO ORDER
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MANILA CARD.

FULL SHEETS 22}x2S3 INCHES.
LIGHT g. HEAVY WEIGHTS.
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1902-08-28

A~ III
u OALICYI.
o PRALNI PAM Nepomuceny
Piaeeckio1 welvowie pisa gazety
galicyisk,e. Pralnia wrzeslhska n
Pl.seckiej urzad IONA Ia spoe6b
europejski znalazia przychylne
przyjec,e u publ1czno6ci nietylko
micjscow~j ale ! prowiacya]uej
Lokal pralni znajduje sic jak VIA
domo PREY ulicy Akademloznej mr..
Is. Tu przyimuje sic brudna bleli-
zpe kt6ra nastepnie W zamknietyoh
ma klucz koszach W w6sku jedno-
konnym rowniez zamknie:vm wy
wozi sic do folwarku K%rasaczynY,
tuz pod Lvowem PREY ulicy Knop-
kow sk,e potozonego. tam sic il
pierre pod dozorem PAM Piaseck,ej
a nastePnle przYwozl znoWu ma
ullce Akademicka do praso wanna.
Tu zajetych jest 9 prasowaczek i
ieden mezczYzna kt6rv rrasuie pod
dosorem D. Eugensi Wiszniewskiej
z Wiednia PAM E W~iszniewska u
konczy{a kurs prasowania " VIE
dn,u l tam przez lat k,lkans6cie
pracova}a " pierwszor,ednycb
pralniacb. Sprowadzono ia do pral
nj wrze6,nskie] " tym celu by m6dz
tn We Lwowle prasowad to b1eli~
zne ktora stad ~zw{as,csa do skle-
pow wysy}ono dotychczas dc VIE
dnia. To tel cd tygeduia w}asoicie-
le tatejszyoh sklep6w z biel:zna
dostarczali nn6stwo piracy nowo-
zalozone; pralni Postepu]ac tax
odnosza podw6jua korsy6c moraln9
gdYz wspiera]a przemysi kraiowy
! materyalna oszczedzajao pa tran~
sporcle i Genie A wYkonane roboty
jak sic wyraz1ii przewyzsza VIE
denskie a dadto :bielixna woina Jest
cd szkodliwych kwas6w kt6re fir.
my wi-denskie dodaja do kroch.
malu. TAX vice pani Plasecka wy
pedxona Z Prus ~znalaz}a q mas
przytn{ek q uczciwa p-aca zas}uzYla
ma poparoie byleby6my tylko ME
oetygli y zapale ME sapomnieli
o niej Y dostarozeniu Jei piracy.
CIEKAWY uptyw nsasu IDA
rzyl SIG z piatku ma sobote dnio 8"
b. M. w nocy po godsinle pierw"
szsi jeduej minucie j iednej sekun-
die nastapila druga sekunda dru-
giej m,nutY druglego dnia drugiego
tygedn,a drugiego mles,aca dru-
giej polowY roku diva rasy dzlessa-
tego stulec,a ii. dvudsiestego v
jake m1yjemY. "a
90
FATALNA POMYKKA.
- Tam do lichsl A tom sie q
r1adsill zsp,s.1em ale 20 pijsnemD
Do tovarsystva ~str.ee1n,yflli 'r,
doil......... 5= !.
P1lAl ,'l| "A "a W'l'IARlUsA.
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1902-08-28

Z drzev grad poobijaf owoca pa
wet lisc,e.
|Polska pod Moskalem
W sADz1E oKREGoWYM
" Lublin'e zapad}Y wyroki IA
bande oszust6w i z}odziaj, kolejo-
wych dzia}aiqcYcE " sp6lce 2 nis..
kt6rYml cz{onkami personalu kole-
jowego ma stacyi weztowei Deb]in
Iwangrod] Wyrok, opiewuja ze-
s{anle do rot aresztAnckich mad do
1 roku. Ms podkre6lsnle zsa{uguje
tn charekterystyczy mament: 1o-
~lejarxe wciagniecl " to brudna spra.
we nosza nazwlsko rosy1sk'e. Cd
przy]ecla BOWEN przez r,qd ca}cgo
kompleksu lin,j kolejowych We
wschodn,ej czesc, Kr6lestwa zaczelY
sic masowe wydalan1a polak6w re
sluzby l sprowadzanla zywiofu
.rosyjsk:ego. Jedno z hamorysty~
cznYch p'sm rosyjskch podal0
nawet w6wozss dowcipna rYcine,
p1 zedsta~ iaj3c obdsrtus6w kacap-
sklch jadacych 2 tobo1k.mi do
Kr6lestwa. Jakis intelligent zapytu.
je ich: A wy kuda rdokad) bratcy
= Ny ma priwisiapskuie zeleznuju
dorogu. "A cztoz wy ,n4eniery3
pyta dalej zartobliwie = Met
my prawos}aUnYje....
Bo ~prawos}awle zastepuje wezel
kle lnue kvsli6kacYe.
WARSZAWA. W zass}a srode
" nocY sderzYl s,e "a stacy9 Pr.ga
poc'qg maiacY wagonY syplalne
systemu Pulmana Z poci9giem
ranzujqcym waeony ma STACEY. Obie
lokomotywy w~yekoczY}7 re sayn i
uleg}y nszkodxeniu. Ciezko potlu-
czony maszynista pomocn,k i urse
dnik dozoru]acY to~ary 2 podr6z-
aYch mkt szwanku ME poni6s}.
90
WARSAW WA ~ w Izb1e sa-
dowej warszAwskiej rospatrYwan9
byfa " drodze apelaoyi sprava
Moszk; Handelera. Icka Ben kowi-
GA i Chany Plekarczyk oskarzo-
nych o uwodzenia m}odych dziew-
czat do dom6w rozpustY y Argen-
TYNE. BYii to cs}onkowie DANDY
kt6ra u2rowadsa{a dAiewozYta zs-
granice pod pozorem wz'ecia slcbu
pomimo oporu rodEic6w tam VISA
dsafa ma statki id4oe DO Ameryki
szaika ia operowaia gi6wnle " CUB
piotrkowskiej. W pisrwssej in
stancyi pods9dn, skszani byli tvlko
ma miesiac aresztu lecs ma skutek
protestu prokurato1a. Isba skaxa1a
ich na pozbawlenie wssYstkich
praw ! orzYwilejdw j osadzenie y
w'iies;eniu poprawc.em :. rok je.
dem
90
KuoW Wielka alewa
wishrem navled.Ila K,jdv; ohmur
bYlY sak gass'e 4 snIelnie fc;e.
llnai mis- 4 ;~ ,yipp,'il grad u 'v,iie j. %
s8ssss#sss SSsss S8ag% aSsHKKAs ssass1ssss 8s@s5ssaaSgssSS ss sas
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1902-08-28

2sSSasS@a4tHatSS sSRF@f##aSsNS ass@8ak55a S#slG$&SSHE IN S&&ss$86| 8sE#ssfaSRsH
SLASH |s'Kl6,...
lOLSZTYN Gldwne robot,
PREY budow,e katol,ck,ego kosciols
Seroa Jesusowego praw,e ukohczo.
ne. w ponledzia}ek pekia isdna :
kolumn graDitowych : ogromnnnr'ly my
}oskotem ale oby{o SIG bez niesscze-.
sliwego wypadku Sskode obliczaja
ma 2O-25CcO marek Koszta budo-
wv ko6c,e}a wynos>a 500 tyslecY
marek.
WlELKI KOT0RZ ia Cor
nym Slasku: Prey oGnaw'an1u j
i o%dswiezan,u wnetrza ko6cio}a ma
szego s~postrzezono stara tablice :
nastepujacym }ac'hskim ma.
....r-
pisem ktory pc poIsku znaczy to:
Jasaie Wlelnozny Pan Bogusfaw
Blankowski baron demszycki die
dzic dobr Turawv, Zebowic Dobro-
dz,enia i Gos}awlc, a takze bardzo
zas{uzony naczelnlk obwodu OLE
skiego pr6cz tego kolator tutejszego
koscioia k~otorsk,ego, kazai ma w'a-
she koszta ma nowo wzniesG ME
tylko te 6riqtyuie leez take oltarz
ten ma czekc kw. Wslentego j ew.
Dziew,cY BarbarY rzezb,c malo-
wac. Opole W r. 1892 cd odkuple-
MIA rodzsju ludzkiego. Obraz ten
stanowi d]a mas Polakow ma G6rnYm
S asku iedno z wlelu swiadectw re
Slask zawsza byi polskim j tylKo
zagorzali ha~katYsci smia i~eszcze
brednle ples6, ze to urdeutsches
NIBORK. iona cha}upnika
Ssmel W Pucha1owie zapozna}a SIG
z sekoiarzaml z Westfalii ktorzy
przybyli tudotad nawracad gree
sznych ludzi w ioh naukach tax
SIC Samelowa rozmi}oVa{a re acie-
kla z domu sab,erajac z soba jedno
dziecko, drugie pozostaw'fa
me&owi. Mat poJechaf "a MIA !
epotka}. j. ma kolei " szczytn,e v
Olsztynie, ze jednakze uie mia{
pos ~wladczenia cd LollcYi il mu zo-
ma ac,ek1a, wlec urzednicy ME
mogli jet zatrzymac. MAJ musia4
vice iechac do domu q iona pows
drowa}s dale].
WROCkAW. KS. kardyna}
Kopp obohodzi} IS go lipca 65-ta
roosnice s~Ych urodzin.
z tel okasyi warto pars STOW pos
w,ecic dotychozasowel dz%ialalnosc;
obecnego B;skupa wrooiawsdlego.
M,eiscem urodxenla ks. kardynata
lest Duderstsdt " Hanowerze. ks.
kardynaf pochodn z rodzicow nle~
zamoznych mstka Q lie nam wlado-
mo lyle ~ieszcze. z p~oczatku by}
urzedn,kien telegraficsnym " Ha-
nowerxe. Porsucil jednak to siusbe
wstapif " roko 1861 do seminary
UNI duchownego " Hi]d esheim.
pdz,e " roku 1864 otrzyma{ swie
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1902-08-28

"a. nnllleetgsop3yniee. ale ttrr:zseeba e
ozysta woda noge opiukad I e do e
gojenia mate rany. czvstemi obwijat
piatkami. Noga czsowieka naj sle-
oeei na wszelkle trudy Jest narsao-
ne 2 tego powodu brud lo.uo do.
stale siew rang j powoduje krw,
zat,ucie. .z.
90
PsZCZYNA. ma .slqsku
.Poiudn'owa czesc powiatu pszcyn-
dotknieta zostata wielka
kleska gradoblvia. Kuikl gradu
byfy ~znacznej wielkoscl / z~nisscay}y
zborze we wsiauh:
Zawadaka Cora, Goczal
kow'oe Tychowo starry Borun.
z drzey grad poobijaf owoc a pa-
wet lisc,e.
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1902-08-28

Pisa}em " obecnosci uzdrc wionei
p. E. J%eziorsk'ej jej cdrki p. W.
Barczak.
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1902-08-28

niezawodzqcy Srodek ma ka-
:sz1e, zaziebienja, chrypki,
bronchitis, zapa1enie p1uc,
inf1uenze, krup, boil W gard1e
i wsze1kie inne do1eg1iWOSci
p1lacne. Ceny rs i so ct.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-05
TeIegraphs Through Junglee.

Reports of pushing forward of the
transcontinental South African tele-
graph line reach civilization from time
to time, by the hardships suffered by
the linemen and the physical diff
culties to be surmounted are rarely
described. The line has now been
carried up to the southern shore of
Lake Tanganyka. During the last
couple of hundred miles the road was
impossible for vehicles and all the
supplies and material had to be trans
ported by carriers. One section Of
the line passes through a swamp in
which the vegetation grows to such a
height during the wet season as to
top the wire and cause troublesome
leakage. The natives cannot be in
duced to go in during the season and
cut down the weeds owing to the
swarm of crocodiles. In another Sec
ton the elephants have caused sew
eral Interruptions by breaking off the
poles. In some of the forests through
which the line passes trees are met
measuring over 100 feet in circumfer-
ence. Some Of the ravines are i'm
Dassible even to the linemen during
the rainy season owing to the paths
being under water and the rank
growth of vegetation.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-05
How to Hold Up the Skirt.

Few women have .he least idea how
to hold up their skirts, and as fashion
demands long skirts ON some occasions
1t is most disastrous, not only for the
skirts, but for the appearance of the
wearers. A woman who can manage
her skirts gracefully and easily has a
decided advantage over her less gainly
sister, and the onlooker knows that
the ugly backs Of the large majority
of woman are due to the way in which
they hold their skirts.
Skirts for dressy wear are warn
resting on the ground, both in front,
at the sides, and with long train
behind, and they promise to be in
vogue for some time to come. A few
remarks as to how to manage them
may not be unwelcome to those who
wear them. OF course long dress
should not be worn in wet weather;
then common sense demands skirt
not longer than u couple of inches from
the ground all around, but in dry
weather the long skirt is still worn by
many women out of doors, and it is
In nine instances out of ten held up
by grasping the back of the skirt about
midway down, and drawing it as much
as possible toward the side, thereby
outlining the figure. How woman
can hold her skirt IN this manner after
she has seen how other women look
when doing SO is a mystery. 1t is
ugly and vulgar, and it spoils her walk
as well as her entire appearance. To
hold the skirt gracefully it should be
grasped in the centre of the back as
far down as the hand can comfortably
reach and with the hand still exactly
in the centre the skirt should be raised
just sufficiently to raise it from the
ground. BY this means the sides of the
skirt will remain full and not dragged
in with it, as we 50 often see; it will
also be found much easier to walk in.
A little shake should be given to the
skirt after it has been gathered up.
This let's the folds or fiounces at the
bottom fall into their natural positions
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-05
TROLLING FOR LARGE FISH.

thus, like a true-blue Chicagoan, risked
his all in the only business venture in
sight.
II named her for you, mother, and
you must christen her and take sail
in her tomorrow"
With basket of luncheon and pail
and shovel for clans, the Clatlin fam
fly, with Tom proudly leading the way,
went down to the beach in the morn
ing. Sure enough, there lay the "Lit-
tie Mother" swinging gracefully at
her moorings, no longer dingy and
black, but radiant in q coat of fresh
white paint, her sails mended and ship
from her peak and her name in bold
blue letters across her bows. Toms
little brother and sisters danced with
delight, new light came into his faith
er's eyes, and as for Little Mother"
the patron saint of that first voyage,
she laughed and cried by turns as she
sat in the stern of the boat and
watched Tom, the captain, and little
Charley, the first mate" both bub-
bling over with excitement and nauti-
r2. terms, tugging at ropes, running
about like regular jack and max
ing all ready "to put to sea-" as Tom
said.
AS the boat, driven by a cool sou'east
breeze, stood out across the bay for the
Iona lighthouse, Tom showed them
all the new hand-pump he had rigged
into his little "ship." he explained the
centreboard, pointed out the imaginary
beauties End qualities of the Little
Mother" boasted OF what he meant to
accomplish as professional fisher
man, and made everybody so happy
that it seemed no time at all till the
sun was dipping into the sea and the
first cruise of the Little Mother" was
over.
And the boy made good money with
his modest venture He would rise
with the sun each morning, and with
his dinner pail and coarse tackle make
for the boat that had become to him
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-05
PROPERTIES OF THE MAIDSTONE.
Cowpunchers of the West Place Great
Faith in the Absorbent.


The maidstone is supposed to be
taken from the stomach of white
deer. 1t is about the size of an Eng
lish walnut, and slightly porous. When
a person Is bitten by an animal af-
tlicted with rabies the stone is placed
on the bite. 1t Immediately sticks,
sometimes for half an hour.
One of the greatest fears Of the
cowpuncher is Of being bitten by q
skunk. In the cattle country, when
the puncher is on the range and must
sleep out of doors Of nights, he hardly
ever lies down on the ground without
thinking of this danger. When he is
bitten it is almost always in the face
Nine times out Of ten hydrophobia
symptoms develop. In most cases he
is anywhere from twenty to fifty
miles from doctor, and search is
made among the ranchers for a mad
stone. The cowpuncher is simple in
his faiths, and he clings to this one.
And, indeed, many marvellous tales
are told of the success Of this some
what vague healer.
The writer knows of one remark
able case. A man in a New Mexico
cattle town was bitten in the arm by
a mad dog. The nearest doctor gave
his aid, but he was not able to de-
crease the swelling. A maidstone was
sent for from n distance and applied
to the bite. The curative properties
Of the stone lie in its power of abb
sorption. 1t adhered at once to this
mans arm. Running up the elbow
was thin blue streak, tracing the
course of the poison. AS the stone
stuck this streak gradually decreased,
and was not to be seen when the in
animate little doctor fell off, after
thirty minutes adhesion. The stone
was put in water, and blue film i'm
mediately formed on the surface. The
man got well.
The value of maidstone varies with
its owner. The stone just told Of was
held at $500.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-05

Y" ON CLAFLIN was sixteen
years old when his family
moved from Chicago to San
Diego, Cal His father, n
consumptive, was no longer able to
work. His mother, a tiny, cheerful,
busy woman, with three small chill
dren besides Tom, had her hands full
with nursing her husband, making,
mending, cooking and caring for the
family. They had been in their new
home for three months, living away
their small capital, and with no pros
pect of earning a dollar. The boom
was over. The town was overrun with
Fasteners, men and women in frail
health, willing to work for small pay
at anything that would yield them sus-
tenance. And so Tom, the hope of his
courageous little mother, had tried
everything and failed to get work.
1t was then that he hit upon the idea
of becoming fisherman. For a week
before he broached the subject at home
he had patrolled the shore from Point
Iona to the Coronando beach in
search Of boat. He had only SIS,
and Of the scores of small craft that
could be bought at all there was but
one within his means. A leaky lugger,
with frayed old sails and an impossi-
BILE Spanish name, sinking Of fish and
with dirty black hull, lay moored off
the Portuguese village on the north
shore of the bay, and thither day after
day poor Tom trudged, big with his Sc
cret.
One Saturday night he startled the
family with:
swell, people, I'm sea captain at
last and no joke. Mother, behold your
son, Captain Thomas Claflin, Of the
good ship Little Mother.'"
The little woman's blue eyes were
filed with tears when her boy showed
them the bill of sale to the effect that
he had bought vessel for $3.50, and