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Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27

An old member Of Plymouth church
who knew Henry Ward Beecher and
his family tells a story about the
great preacher. mo one ever knew
what he did with the vast sums OF
money he earned as lecturer" he
said. HE used to give money away
with both hands, and he was as likely
to give q street beggar twenty dollar
bill as a dollar; but his salary from
Plymouth church went direct to Mrs.
Beecher intact He never drew any
money from the church until the end
of the year. Then he received check
for $4,000, his full years salary, and
handed it to his wife. When he died.
he did not leave much Of an estate, al
though he had earned millions Of dol
lars in his life, but Mrs. Beecher had
always received her 10000 year. and
she lived in comfort and even luxury
in Brooklyn till she died. He was
great man was Henry Ward Beecher."
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
Where the Color Line Ends.

There may be mulattoes, quadroons
and octoroons, but the eighth blooded
negro is the last possibility In that pro-
gression. No one has ever seen, as far
as we can learn, a human being Of one
sixteenth negro blood. No pure blood
ed Caucasian and octoroon have been
known to have issue. Many years ago.
Just after the close Of the civil war,
when Bishop Newman was advocating
the amalgamation idea in New Orleans,
one of the most famous physicians and
ethnologists Of that city offered a re-
ward of $1,000 to any person who
would bring to his knowledge human
being of one.sixteenth negro blood. No
one ever claimed the reward. That
particular product no man has ever yet
found on earth. From the octoroon the
reversion to type Is the only available
Observation-Disclosures Constitution.
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27

When one learns that curates are In
creasing 80 much more rapidly than
benefices, wonder is excited as to the
condition of affairs in the eighteenth
century, when enterprising ladies Of
fered livings to clergymen willing to
marry them. An advertisement to this
effect appeared in the London Chroni-
Gle in March, 1853. The lady was rath-
er particular too. The curate was to
he young, have small fortune, be well
recommended as to morals and good
temper land be firmly attached to the
present happy establishment" The
living was not rich-below f1OO per an
num-but the fair one was young and
agreeable. There seems touch OF
humility in the direction that answers
"may be left at the bar Of the Union
Coffee House, Strand, directed to z.
T." Confidence was created by the as
surance that 1.-The utmost secrecy and
honor may be depended upon."-Lon-
don Chronicle.
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27

1t is not necessary to 60 to India to
hear curious stories Of caste. In pro-
fessional mans household recently
maidservant fell Ill Of diphtheria. Her
mistress nursed her herself through a
tedious illness until she was quite well.
When that happy result was establish
ed, the maid Immediately informed the
mistress that she intended to leave her
service. The reason of the maids de-
parture was this-"I could not live with
a mistress who has been waiting on
me herself" Quite evidently this Is not
mere Indifference to kindness or in
gratitude. The girl was the slave OF
that mysterious influence Of caste
which splits up into minute sections
every modern society, as it split up ev-
cry ancient society, and seems likely to
split up any future society that 1t Is
possible to imagine.-London Saturday
Roviow
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
Lemon Extract.

A lemon extract that one is sure Is
pure can be easily made at home. Crate
of enough OF the outside peel Of lem
ons to fill a small bottle, taking care
that none Of the white part Of the rind
gets In, as this will give bitter taste.
When the bottle is full, cover with pure
alcohol and set away for three weeks.
At the end of that time the contents
of the bottle should be strained, and
the extract Is ready for use. An even
teaspoonful of this preparation will
flavor a quart Of custard or other SIM
liar dish.-New York Post.
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
Lifted I'm Forever.

Mazzini, whose name Is associated
with the liberation of Italy, was once
asked what he would have taught in
school.
zone thing, at any rate, in all" re-
piled Mazzini, "and that is some knowl-
edge of astronomy. A man learns
nothing If he has not learned to won
der, and astronomy, better than any
science, teaches him something of the
mystery and grandeur Of the universe.
"Now, a man who feels this will soon
feel something of his own greatness
and mystery, and then for the first
time he Is man."
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
EvNesafve POllteneaa.

There is a man who is always apollo
gizing, and some say: How courteous
he is! How thoughtful! A born gen.
tlemanw Know that he Is thorough
and aggressive egotist. He runs against
you, he steps on your foot, he tries to
pass you on the left, he knocks your
hat as he hangs by strap In the car
he sits on your coattail-what does he
not do to call attention to his own
breeding2 Sometimes he throws the
accent on "beg." sometimes on "par-
don" The speech Is merely rhetorical
flourish, and he has practiced all the
yariatiOns.-BOston Journal.
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
The Stormy Petrol.

A bird of immense wing power is the
tiny stormy petrol. the smallest web
footed bird known. 1t belongs to ev-
cry sea, and, although 30 seeming frail,
It breasts the utmost fury of the storm.
skimming with incredible velocity the
trough Of the waves and gliding rap
idly over their snowy crests. Petrels
have been observed 1900 miles from
nearest land.
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
Consumption and Sulphur.

A German physician recommends to
consumpuves the sulphur treatment.
This consists in the patient living In
rooms where one or two drams of sui
phur are melted daily on a hot stove.
The first ten days there will be felt In
creased irritation and cough. These
soon decrease, and improvement is
rapidly felt, and complete cures are Of
ten effected II the disease is not too far
advanced.
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
Precious Hair.

When the crusaders returned from
the Holy Land in 1000. they were load
ed with relics of holy personages who
had previously been unknown In the
west. Bohemond, one Of their leaders,
divided between Anselm and certain
churchessa "a dozen hairs which the pa
triarch of Antioch had given him with
the assurance that the Blessed Virgin
plucked them from her head as she
stood-Mater Dolorosa-by the Cross
All the Year Round.
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27

X. NJ. Mikhailoff, Russian chemist,
has discovered that mice have a Pc
culiar dislike to the odor Of pepper
mint He places small pledgets Of cot
ton saturated with peppermint oil in
openings made by the mice, and they
do not show up for some time. Later
the mice make an attempt to return.
but the peppermint oil is once more
used, and the mice don't came back.
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
Ram Bux, British Loafer.

A Hindoo bakers assistant in Bonn
bay, on setting up In business for him
self, bethought him Of catering for the
English community as well as for the
native one. With this end In view he
had the following notification painted
over his doorway: Ram Bux solicits
respectful patronage. He is first class
British loafer."
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
TO MAKE LIFE HAPPY.

Sweet music appeals to the heart and sou-
and lightens many of life's burdens II you
have ever heard the sweet,oned STEGER
PIANO you will appreciate this. To reach
the hig hest standard of excellence has always
been thu aim in the manufacture OF the
Celebrated Steger Piano: only the hes! material
is USED. insuring grea. durability. Every
piano fully guaranteed.
The Steger factories, thoroughly equipped
with the best and most improved machinery.
ocated at Steger, Ill.,, are among the largest
n the West,
Intending purchasers will find it profitable
to write for full descriptive catalogue, which
will be mailed free, upon application.
STEaER s. Co. Established 1870 Cicago,
nj mha25
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
Why He Went.

The extensive authority Of parents
under the Chinese laws Is we'll known.
A Chinaman Of forty years, whose
aged mother flogged him every day.
shed tears in the company Of one of
his friends.
"Why do you weep?" he was asked.
"Alas, things are not as they used to
ber' answered the devoted son. "The
poor woman's arms grow feebler ev-
cry dayw-Sporting Times.
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
Their Bible.

A story Is told in which the late Lord
Iddesleigh figured when as Mr. Staf-
ford Northcote he was appointed
magistrate for Devon. At the castle of
Exeter, where he attended to be sworn,
he was handed book tied round with
what had once been red tape. Not liz
Ing the appearance of 1t, Mr.. Northcote
took out his knife and cut the tape and
ON opening the book discovered that It
was a ready reckoner. on which magis-
trates had been sworn for about thirty
years,
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
Didn't Work.

First Suburbanite-I hear that neigh
Dor of yours adopted that hired girl of
his 80 as to get her to stay with the
family.
Second Suburbanite-Yes, and now
his adopted daughter wants to stay in
the parlor and play the piano all day
and let her mother do the housework.
-JudCe
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
outlook.


"You admire your grandfather very
much, don't you. my little man"
"Yes," answered the youth.
"You think he could do things that no
one else could, don't your"
'T know he could. He used to punish
father whenever he felt like it."
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
A Paradox.

IT worA rather be right than be
president" said the statesman.
"Well." said the friend, "it's little
paradoxical, but I suppose it's proper.
You say in substance that for the sake
Of being right you are willing to be
left."-Washington Star.
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
AnticiuQtiOn.

doesn't 1t make you the least bit en-
vious to see what elegant furniture
Mrs. Eyefy is putting into her house
next doorT
mot bit. My husband says 1t will
be sold by the sheriff within six months
and I'll be there to buy."-Chicago
Tribune.
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27

Don't use steel knives for cutting
fish, oysters, sweetbreads or brains.
The steel blackens and gives an un-
plea SAINT flavor.
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27

Condensed News From Home.
Here Is an item from last weeks Is
sue of the Cork Weekly. John writes
to Mary:
Dear Mary-we are all very well; only
mother has Mysteries, Tim has the tooth
ache, and Jane has q baby. / hope you
are the same. Your affectionate brother.
JOHN.
II ondOn Ouflook
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
His Means Of Support.

Magistrate-What is your vocation
I mean what do you do for living2
"Ah, yessir, yessir; understands yer
now, sir. What does for livin' is.
nv wife takes In observation-disclosures
Jewish Comment.
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
Greatly Overestimated.

Hewitt-Half the world doesn't know
how the other half lives.
Jewett-I think you overestimate the
number Of people who mind their own
business. Brooklyn Life.
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27

WANTED Capable, reliable person in every
county to represent large company of solid financial
reputation; Se36 salary per year, payable weekly;S3
per day absolutely sure and all expenses; straight,
bona-fde definite salary, commissions; salary paid
each Saturday and expense money advanced each
week. STANDARD HOUSE, 334 Dearborn ST..
Chicago Jan SIX III
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
HtrOnG.

Strong.
Wife-Are you sure you caught this
fish?
= Mr.. Gayfello-Of course.
Wife-It smells very strong.
Mr.. Gayfello- Strong7 should say
1t was. 1t nearly pulled me overheard.
New York Weekly.
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27

II thou art a master. be sometimes
blind; II a servant, sometimes deaf
Fuller.
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
Something In Common.

Visitor Tin museum)-Why don't you
get giraffe?
Manager-Can't afford 1t. They come
too high.-Town and Country.
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
The Art TOnsOrial
MR.. AMOS LUCAS,

(oi Long Branch)
Having arrived at the conclusion that the
columns of the CLARION are the only means
whereby he can bring his business to the
proper standard gives vent as follows:
SHAVING, HAIR CUTTING, SHAN
POONING AND DYEING
In the latest style OF the art tOnsorial.
SHARP PAZORS AND A CLEAN
SHAVE
is the motto of this enterprisiIg artist, and
bystrict attention to business can't help
',ut please all Will be IN his shop
times
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27

~ FOR SALE A practically new
three burner, latest improved Gasoline Stove
oven attached. Reason for selling, have
10 need OF it. A bargain. Inquire at
" 29tf THE CLARION OFFICE.
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27

How Are Your Kidneyss
Dr. Hobbs spAragus pills cure all k,dney Ills ssY
pie free. Add. Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or MI
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-15
DRAGGING CONTEST IN GRAINS.
CONFLICT BETWEEN
BULLS AND BEARS.
In the End July Wheat Was Depressed
but Corn, Oats and Provisions Made
an Advance.

Chicago, May i4-Graln trade today was
dragging contest between the bears, back
ed up by favorable weather for wheat aud
corn, aud the bulls in the corn pit, who
were making good purchases on the ex-
temcly small local movement, In the end
July wheat closed = depressed. July corn
y higher and July oats 4a's lower. Pro.
visions continued in this upward journey
and closed lod2O advanced.
Yesterdays bulls at the opening OF the
wheat pit showed that they hud forgotten
all about yesterdays builish government re-
port. The cables showed 10 response to
our strength OF yesterday, and above all
the weather was very favorable. Rains
fell copously In Kansas and Nebraska, and
the spring country Northwest was clear.
ing A local stausticiun made report,
indicating n winter yield of 41O,000UO0
bushcls-quite at variance with the govern
ment yesterday These factors started July
a shade to Ss4Ia lower at TG3s to 10 and de
pressed 1t early to T53sd7J2i Corn strength
and reports Of good cash buying business
10000 bushels brought a good reaction,
and prices for time held firm to nearly
last nights close. Trade, however, was
light, the outside Spectator was not in the
market and there was some fair selling
by yesterdays buyers. Part Of the reac-
tion was due To short covering. Gradually
ptices slipped back The September and
December options we're noticeably weaker
and materially wIdcued their spreads under
July The close was weak. July Is lower at
tJ4. HTJ7s. Local receipts were twenty-five
cars, none Of contract grade. Minneapolis
and Duluth reported ~ cars making
total for the three points of LAG cars,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-15

here and cables were firm. Corn quickly
DEVELOPED Independent strength ana july
which sold carry at 62A, jumped TO oois
Late proht-takiug took of some of the gam
aud wheat weakness had depressing ell
feet July closed firm " up to 63h.
oats we're Influenced by selling by the
leading bull operators. crop adyiceS noteu
harvesting in North Carolina ana flpehnS
fields in Texas, but in general there was
no change in the situation Prices huct.
uatcd very narrowly and July closed weah
AmA lower ut 36'sM3I kecelpts "eie
small at ifty-six cars. =.
The strength in provisions was tnat ul
renewed buying and support by pdChciN
started 10y Il strong hog market at the
yards There was stil talk of ,ectded
upturn in lard, and leading house bought
heavily of the product. offerings were
rather free on the advance, but the market
ruled strong and higher July pork closed
12la M at II Co. July lard 10 higher at
10 62is and 10 IS, and July ribs 10 advanced
at H.1ilad9 50.
II cars: corn 125 cars; oats 100 cars; hoBS
2G,OOO head
wheat-No. , spring 754a77; No. 1914;
onts-No } "A; No. white 46la No. 3
white 45l2m46
Rye-No. . 4024
Barley-Fatr to choice mailing 69d72.
Flax secd-No. / LEO; No 1 Northwestern
LII.
Timothy seed-Prlme 6.6Od665.
Mess porl--Per barrel II 45dl75O.
Lard-Per 100 pounds 10. iOdlO42l2.
Short ribs-Si1es Qoosel g75fi9. 81
Dry sailed shoulders Boxed sass.
Short clear sldes-Boxed 1O.25mlO35.
WhiSky-Bass Of high wines 100.
Clovcr--Contract grade $50.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-15

Kansas CITY, May 14.-Cattle- Recolnts
geo Sg natives; 100 Texans and POO calves
Market steady to loc lower; choice eXporf
good 5.00n6 60; Stockers aud feeders , Ak
ga. %; Western fed steers 4O06 az.
TEXANS and Indian steers 4 5Od5 30: Texas
native heaters 3 JOd5 .O0 canners . - ON W.;
80; bulls ,. s5d5 25 calves 3.OOGi6 30
Hogs Receipts lG,O00. Market strong - 5c
higher; heavy :2O07 40; light 4. 7GaS 10:
&orkers ,OOd7 -; pigs 5.25d6GO sheen
receipts 200 Market steady to l5c lover
Native lambs , .40d7 10; Western Inmbs
., IOaI .O3 native wethers ; 35GG %. W 'cag
srn Wethers .3OCd5. 00 fed ewes 70sJ
Texas clipped sheep 4. 25d5 81: stoclo.li
and feeders .. 1914 so. S'ooAeIS
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-15
STOCK MARKET WAS PASSIVE.

corresponding week last year. The decline
Is PROBABLY due to anticipation OF the
peal on July next OF the war taxes and
ms tendency viii continue Until the period
OF the repeal thus relieving the money
halkot ga part OF the requirement OF the
surplus revenue.
rue foreign trade statement FOR April,
dlsclosos decrease in the value Of Inn
ports compared with the previous April
rms Is the hrst time In over year that
monthly reports have fallen below those
OF tue yeats preceding. The decrease In
tne total exports also Is found 10 be Oniy
.l1Sj,2lC whereas the decrease In the
HORTICULTURAL products alone was over S1J,-
"t''c. II Is therefore inferred that the
taIncd.
..~-Ds were dull but firm. Total sales.
par value, $3,2IO.UCO.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-15

Chicago. May 4.-Cattle-ReceInts 70
600 GOO Market active and l0c higher good GOD
dium 5 .OO66 80: stockers and poor Tondo 10 me,
90. 40; cows ;50a6. 90; helfers > S0556 40 10
gamers 6d 5oa2 50 bulls 2. 1915. ~ calves fo
0So SS Texas 81 fed steers 575a6 90
higher. Mixed and butchers q a5077o a5 l1c
good TO choice heavy 35dT. 5O, 800, ~,
sSi9yy 6 e97 25 light 6ooa7 2o bulk Hus OF
Sheep strong for choice: lambs :, i5,on.
strong, Good to choice wethers :. MN %!
falr to choice mixed ;. 25G5' X. 'WSt aSt';
s5G Go oiS2G6, 30; native lambs cippcd y
wooded lambs g. 25d7 .OO. colorado
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-15
CHANGES WERE SMALL
AND MOSTLY GAINS.
Union Pacific Made Some Show Of
Strength and Led All Other Stocks
in Activity.

New York, May 14.-Today's small
changes In prices of stocks are mostly
gains. but the hrmness OF the market was
passive and had no positive element in it,
SO far as could bc perceived. The trading
fell near to the point OF stagnatlon aud
the days total transactions were smaller
than for many months. Union Pacific made
some show of strength and was far Ia
the lead Of all other stocks In point OF
activity Gossip was In circulation of an
intended increase in the dividend rate on
the stock. Action on the dividend Is not
expected until July, and 1t Is natural to sup
pose that the course of the winter wheat
and corn crops between now ana then
VIII have a bearing on the dividend ac-
ton.
The course of the crops is just now the
subject of greatest uncertainty in spccua-
tive circles, and this uncertainty was a
large Influence In the speculative halt ia
the stock market which took place today
Another cause was the anthracite miners
convention, which was in session at Halle
ton, to decide whether to make the coudi-
tioual strike Of the miners permanent 80
hgut was thrown on this question before
the close Of the day, hut the coal stocks
snarcd generally IN the hrmness of the
market
Another feature Of the day was the wide
reo,1trtcS scored by some of the high
priced stocks, which fell violently in the
liquidation Monday There were other
high priced stocks in the inactive list
which sold today at wide declines from
the previous sales
The money market was much quctcr to-
day and there was no seeming difficulty In
obtaining call loans at q per cent or under
II is worthy Of note that the govern
mcuts surplus Of revenue this month ,u
only ahou, a millions dollars, compared
Ultn almost 100000 for the correspond
Ing period of last year.
Nc,ciptt from Internal revenue thus far
this month are some 100000 less for the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-15
ST. LOUIS,

s.. Louis. May 14.-Cattle- Recelpts
800 including 600 Texans. Market strong
and higher for Texas and native beef and
butchers stock. Native shipping and ex
port steers 5.40@7 10; dressed beef and
butchers steers 7Gd6. 70; steers under
ers .. I5M4 so; cows and heifers .. 25d6 D;
Gamers .5Od2. 90; bulls 4. OOd5 30; calves
3.N@I %; Texas and Indian steers fed
= l9WG 90: grassers 3 40M4 80; COWS and
neiferS > 1od4 30. Hogs--ReceptS 1900.
Market active, Sc higher Pigs and lights
q. I5MI 90; packers 6 906f7. 10: butchers
!. lC@t 40 Sheep -Receopts 5000. Market
a. 60: lambs }. CO.'S 20: culls and bncks
3,OIW4, co; stockcrs .. O0d3 20.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-15
Liverpool, t-t6d lower.
Elsewhere, unchanged.

Yesterdays cotton market revived the
hopes OK the bulls. optimism took the
place Of bad prophecies and the proceedings
Of the day made it clear that the trade
viewed the statistics with a scrutiniziug
ere. Indeed In the hnal moments there
was a scramble on the part Of h1lrs that
suggested an overload" somewhere ana
one which 1t was quite within the power OF
holders Of long" contracts to regulate.
The more sttention was received 10y Inly
and August options the larger grew the
fears Of shorts and even the pressure Of
liquidation could not dislodge the features
of strength.
The technical surroundings easily ex-
planned the course Of events The chief
source Of wonder consisted in the fact that
such thing had not occurred in sessions
recently gone before. There is also reason
10 believe that the latter condition has had
its healthtul effects after all The scat.
tered long interest has necessarily been well
liquldated and concentration OF the hold
ings by those who want the remnant Of the
crop itself can but enhance the bulusn
prospects It IS also worthy Of note that
the decline has not been based upon the
operations Of those who are after tho ac
tual stun or those who have H. 10 deliver
The latter has been stoutly refused on tho
basis Of reduced quotations and the lines
Of the long" account have been thrown
cut further Under such circumstances lit
tie was needed to spur the commoaity's
friends and after the attacks N pront-
takers were disposed Of the ascent was ac
oompAshed With perfect ease
Bears continue to pin their farm 70 de-
liveries ot the new crop As yet there is
nothing to disdcure the outlook for Weld
that will relieve the stringency ~ supply
In Its proper time. Tho spinner must face
the issue in the meantime and ii Is uaou
this hypothesis thar the average bull looks
70 see the fireworks start aud explode be.
fore the deliveries on July are completed.
There were rumors Of a campaign In this
direction but It can not be said that b.
impaired anything Of the sensational to the
proceedings. The value scale. gained Us
Impetus from the renewed support and each
transaction made confidence more pro.
nounced. The movement was q the uU
putian order. with figures at outposts ana
imposts showing marked signs Of d.mluu.
t"u ana New orleans atone expecting q
comparatively good volume NJ shipments.
Activity was intense and Of the kind thar
indicates bigger things than those that are
seen on the surface. The range OF nuctua.
tions was wide enough 10 open the way for
many who might hold varying opinions and
left no doubt as to the manner in which
sentiment is shaping itself
Liverpool was distinctly better than tho
general expectation. Sales on the spot
amounted to 1000 bales at quotations lower
by lied At the close there was a loss IN
contracts Of 5-64 10 5l3G4 on near ana 4Gi
on far options. There is little cause Tor
believing that the big English market is
drawing decisive conclusions with regard to
e1haneiion.
New York opened to 10 points higher on