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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-08-07
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Lutheran Church-Rev. w. S. T. Metz
ger, pastor. Services, Sunday 10 A.
M. and 500 P. M. Sunday school. $50
A. M. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday,
7.3o P. M.
United Brethren Church-Rev. William
L. Martin, pastor. Regular services
by appointment from the pulpit.
Class meeting every two weeks at
10 a. M. Prayer meeting every Thurs
day evening Sunday school, p. III.
Mite Society scmi-monthly, We'd
nesday evening at o'clock. W. Mis-.
meeting monthly at Parsonage
Methodist Episcopal Church-Rev, w.
L. Orem, pastor. Services every alter
nate Sunday at 10 a. nj, and p. m.
Sunday school at Q a m Prayer meet
ing every Wednesday evening at 7.3o
p, m. Epworth League at o.3o every
Sunday.
Moravian Church-Rev. Mr.. Kaiser, pas
tor. Sunday school every Sunday, 9 a.
nj. Preaching services will be held
every other Sunday, as heretofore, al
ternating mornings and evenings at 10
and $50, respectively.
Reformed Church-Rev. G.. A. Whit
more, pastor. Sunday school go a.
m. Divine services alternate Sundays,
1890 a. m. and 7,45 p. IN.
Guild every Sunday evening, 645.
Mid-week services, Wednesday, 7.45.
St Stephens Church protestant Epis-
copal) )-Rev. Ernest McGill, rector.
Services every Sunday, alternating
monthly, at 1890 a. m and 4 p. IN.
Service Friday at 4 p. m.
Catholic Church-Rev. Father ]. B.
Manley. Mass at 8 a. m. on Saturday
during May. Services third Sunday in
each month pt s "a m. Sunday-school
- o'clock p. M.
~ Baptist Church-Elders T. J.
John S. Weybright. Serv-
alternate Sunday at 4 o'clock
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-08-07
CUBA TO BORROW
MANY MILLIONS
House Of Representatives Passes Bill
Authorizing Bond Issue.
THE OLD ARMY MUST BE PAID.
The Council Of Secretaries Has Decided to
Ask Congress to Authorize the Expenditure
Necessary for the Extension Of the Present
Seawal at La Punta and the End Of the
Prado, In Havana.

Havana (SpeciaD.-The Senate has
discussed and approved in part bill
to empower the executive to raise
loan OF $4,000, ,oCo, at the minimum price
of 90 and at the maximum rate OF in
terest of per cent, payable in 80 years,
to be used 10 assist the sugar growers
of the island, who will be paid at thc.
rate OF so cents per 100 arrobas OF
sugar cane ground from the last crop
This money is to be repaid by the cane
growers in February. March and April
of 1909, at E per cent. interest.
The bill provides that the executive
be authorized to pledge the customs
receipts of the republic as a guarantee
fer the principal and interest OF this
loan, and to guarantee increased ex-
penditures on account Of the loan. he
executive is also to be authorized to
pledge the customs receipts upon GER
tain articles, tariffs being raised pro-
portionately.
Six months after date another loan
OF $4,000. 900 is TO be raised on the
same conditions as to time, price OF
issue and interests as the above men
toned loan. Four million dollars
worth Of the bonds of the second loan
are - be devoted to taking up the
first loan. The rest OF the $35,o 900
loan is to be used for paying the debts
of the revolution referred to in the
constitution and to pay the Cuban rev.
olutionary army. This latter obligation
amounts to $23,ooo,ooo. 1t is provided
also that Congress. before the closing
of the present session, is to vote Ger.
tain portion of the income OF the island
to pay interest on and provide a sink
ing fund for the second loan.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-08-07
PREPARING FOR CORONATION.
Decorators at Work Ia London and Seats Be-
Ing Sold.

London (By Cable),-Optimlsm re-
garding the coronation is slowly reviv'
ing under the stimulative effects of the
surgeons bulletins and the confident
forecasts of the medical journals
Whether the Kings will is imperious
or his medical advisers consider it nee
essary to humor him, there IS deter
mined effort to subject the patient who
is nearly able to make one or two turns
on the deck of the yacht, to the fatigue
and excitement of the coronation cere-
monial. Motives Of state prevail, al.
though there is general agreement
among medical men that an ordinary
patient would not be ht for so hazard
ous an experiment few weeks after
most serious operation.
The business Of selling seats is look
ing up now that the programmes OF the
procession and the ritual IRE reaappear-
ine, and the decorators here and there
are touching up the faded glories OF the
Iune preparation.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-08-07
ADMITTED TAKING $4,000.
Coe Used Money Of one Concern to Operate
Another.

Boston Especial )-Hcnry F, Coe, ex-
treasurer of the Bowker Fertilizer Com
na,y and the Dudley Hosiery Mills, Of
Newton, who was arrested for the al
legged embezzlement OF $4,000, was
held for the grand jury in $4,000 bail,
which was furnished.
Specifically he was accused OF the lar
ceny OF a note for SIS 600 payable on de-
mand from the Bowker Company on
June 4. Mr.. Coe waived examination
In a statement issued by the Bowkcr
Company the history OF the affair IS
given, together with a confession sign
ed by Mr. Coe, in which he said that he
had used the notes Of the Rowker Com
pany in carrying on the business OF the
Dudley Hosiery Mills, at New London,
for 10 years. and that he had used '2o'
600. Experts, it is said, have found the
amount stated to be exactly correct
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-08-07

man who helped at the post-m1rtem
'Is not Mr.. King to he chllcd:"
asked one of the jurymen
''He Is unable to attend. have a
doctors certificate to that effect. But
after the evidence which has been
given think his presence was hardl.
material"
Now, think 1t "ery material" OBJ
jected a juryman. HE was known TO
have quarreled with the deceased
"It can be proved that he was in bed
at the time Of his death" answered
the coroner "He was So much r.
jured that he was watched from the
moment he fell down. faintlng. aftei
flnging the deceased Off"
well. but l submit that we oueAt ~
have proof of this in evidence When
a man is found dead, with buITet in
his head"
He stopped short, his ottenlion a
rested, like that of every other person
in the court. by a cry, movement on
the part of Nell Claris. Springing
upon her feet she gave a moan, n gasp
and then looking round hel with ono
quick, frightened stare, sank down n
her scat.
There was buzz OF whispering.
which was checked b, the loud cry of
"SileDce!' as the second doctor was
called and sworn. His evidence was
only an echo of his colleague. and was
hardly listened to br the crowd In tina
court. who were occ,Died nth
stronger situation.
The corOner's address 10 the jury
was very short one. and indicated
more doubt in the mind Of the cOroney
than existed IN the minds OF Ills he"r.
crS.
When the jury had retired the mur.
murs rose higher and higher. and th'
excited discussion Of tnc probable yer.
dict, although repressed little by th
presence of Nell. who sat like a statue
by Miss Bostals side, had grown into
loud roar before the jury returped
into court.
When they took their seats the roar
of the crowd mad suddenly given place,
to hush, in which the voice OF the
coroner asking if they had agreed upon
a verdict was distinctly heard.
In a few minutes the news had
spread from the court to the crowd in
the market place outside that the ver-
dict was. "Wilful murder By. some per.
son or persons unknown"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-08-07
TEXAS GUESSING AT LOSSES.
Total Damage From Floods Expected to Reach
Sl,OO0,000.

Dallas, Texas (SpeciaD THE only
rays OF hope which penetrate the gloom
Of the food situation come from the
weather reports. which predict tair
skies, the fact that the Brazos river
at Waco is again falling.
Railways are tied up worse than ever
before in the history Of the State. The
only railroad which has so far estimat..
ed its damage is the International and
Great Northern. General Passenger
Agent Price, OF that road, says the ac-
rual damage 10 the international roau''
bed will reach $Ioo,ooo, and that the
road is now a worse sufferer.
An accurate estimate OF the losses, IN
cludng the damage to railroads, the
drowning of live stock, the wash'r,'
away Of bridges, residences and bust
ness houses, in addition to the damage
to cotton and other crops, is impossible
at present, but it is safe to say that 81
600, 900 is conservative.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-08-07
MANpUvERS MAY COST MILLIONS.
Many Ships Of the Navy to da'her In the
Caribbean.

Washington, D. c. Especially Prob
ably more than million dollars Will
be spent by the navy for the maneuvers
in the Caribbean sea next winter. This
sum includes IL new coal barges to he
built at an expense of $o6,ooo and then
towed to Culebra Island They were
recommended BY Rear Admiral Brad
ford, approved by Rear Admiral Taylor,
Acting Secretary of the Navy, and Rear
Admiral Bowles was ordered to con-
struct them.
This is but one item Coal and am
munition in immense quantities will be
consumed, and Incidental expenses in
the way of putting the fleet into per-
feet condition will run very high A
number of ships are now being repair
ed in order that they may participate
and the rushing of work will neces-
sarily involve extraordinary expendi-
tuyee
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-08-07
Alabama Is Badly Parched.

Montgomery, Ala. (SpeciaD.-Re-
norts received here indicate serious
condition Of drouth in Alabama. Less
rain has fallen in the State during the
last three months than in any similar
ner;od since 1880 Crops in many sec
lions have been almost destroyed. In
the middle western counties, which are
large producers of cotton. the ground
has not been thoroughly wet since
April. Corn has been damaged beyond
recovery, and the prospect is tina: the
food crops will give light yield.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-08-07
Woman Shoots Two Men.

Salinas, Cal. (SpeciaD.-Warrer
Johnson and Joseph S Bordeges, prom
;nent Young men Of Salinas, were sho'
and fatally wounded here by woman
The woman then attempted to cornmr
suicide, but was prevented and ,placeo
under arrest. Johnson received two
bullets in the abdomen and Bordege'
was shot in the back, the ball piercing
the right lung. The shooting IS be-
l;eved to have followed quarrel.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-08-07
Many New Foundry Plants.

Cleveland Especially The Foundry
for August publishes the results of an
;nou;ry into new construction in the
foundry trade in the first six months
of 1902.
1t shows 462 new foundries under con-
struction or projected during that pc
riod, or an increase of nearly 8 per cent
The surprise of the year is the large
number of new steel foundries-oo con-
Germs having been organized since JAN
uary I, or an increase of II per cent
The malleable castings industry shows
10 new shops building or projected, ar
increase of 9 per cent.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-08-07
Miss Hay 10 Wed In Autumn.

Washington, D. c, (SpeciaD,-Mlss
Alice Hay will be welded to James W
Wadsworth, Jr.. son of Representative
Wadsworth of New York, on Septem'
her 90, at the Falls, Newbury, N, II.
the country home of Secretary and Mrs
Hay. Only Immediate relatives m ane
friends will be present; After shoI'
wedding trip, Mr., and Mrs. Wad;swortf
will 90 to Genesseo, N, Y. for the res
Of the autumn.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-08-07
Gravedlggers on a Strike.

Chicago (SpeciaD The rs gravedig-
diggers employed at the Concordia
Cemetery are on strike for higher
wages. and have succeeded in prevent
inc other laborers from taking their
nlaces Three funeral professions which
arrived at the cemetery gates during the
day were turned back because OF the
strike. 1t is stated that similar strikes
will be inaugurated at two other ceme-
teries
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-08-07
e. .OOO. 600 for Furniture.

Philadelphia (SpeciaD.-A Paris ca
blegram to the Philadelphia North
American says: Senator Thomas
Kearns, OF Utah, will spend $2,ooo,ooo
for antiuqe furniture for his $a,ooo,ooo
palace In Salt Lake Citv. He is in
Quest OF ancient CELTIC art objects and
has travelled through Great Britain and
ireland. At Tara, the home OF his an
cestors, he has bought 100000 worth
of mahogany tables, chairs and other
furniture and has also purchased CON
siderable Irish bog oak furnishings.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-08-07
Stabbed TO Death.

Birmingham, Ala. (srgciaD-Walter
Cotton the local assistant manager OF
the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company,
was cut and almost instantly killed at
his place of business by negro, name
unknown, also employed by the com
pany. The negro claims Cotton struck
him, knocked him on the floor and fell
on the knife he had drawn. The negro
;c in the county Jail
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-08-07
CHAPTER XVI.

When Miss Bostal, at the end OF the
proceedings, turned to Nell and told
her to get up and come home she
found that the girl had tainted.
George Claris. Who had not been
near his niece during the inquest, hu-
had stood in corner by himself with
folded arms watching the proceedings
with heavy frown, came forward
sullcnly a. Miss Bostal's imperious g's'
turc.
Look, look, Mr.. Claris, don you
see the poor child has fantedT cried
she. astonlshed at his apath.
Yes see" 'eplied he, shortly.
a cocl nod.
Poor little thing. rho horror has
been too much for her. Poor littl"
lhingw went on the lad as she quick
ly unfastencd Ncll's cloak and loosened
the from, of hel gown "A glass OF
water. some one, please And don
crowd around her, le' her have all III"
air we can
When the girl came to hersc. rs
she did in very few ulinutese, thanks
to the minStrations Of Miss Bostal,
she was led ava. to the dog-cn
which was waiting outside.
Take great care Of her" said Miss
Bostal. solicitously, as Nell was hoist
ed in. very pale and llfeless and miser-
able. "And If you will take my advice,
l,ou will send her off TO her aunt in
london by the first train tomorrow
morning"
George Claris, who had remained
taciturn, sullen, and on the whole rath-
cr neglectful Of his niece, frowned as
he threw a quick glance at her.
"Oh, she's all right" he said with
sruffncss most unusual with him In
speaking Of his darling Nell. "She only
wants the fresh air to bring her to.
How are you going to get back, Miss
Bostal? Can't l give you lift? We
will make room for you"
He looked up at Nell, expecting her
to echo his words, and to make room
for her friend; but the girl never
moved.
Her uncle looked angry, but Miss
Theodore smiled indulgently.
Leave her alone" she whispered.
Shes not herself yet. This wretched
business has been too much for her
"Why should it be too much for her
more than for anybody else" asked
the innkeeper. fiercely
Nell turned with start. and her
eyes were full of horror as she met
those of her uncle. Miss Theodore
pulled him impatently by the arm.
MEN have no sympathy" she said
rcproachfully. "My father is just the
same. You don't make any allowance
for woman's nerves. And yet. if we
don't have nerves, you complain that
we are mannish and unlovable. oh,
Mr.. Claris, l didn't think 1t Of you! I
didn't, indeed. I've often thought that
your gentleness to Nell was n pattern
to be copied by other men in their
treatment of ladies'"
The excitement of the day had rem
dered Miss Bostal much more loqua-
cious and condescending than was
usual with her. Her father, who had
not been in court, came up at this mo-
ment, and. with nod to George Claris
and a cold salutation to Nell, drew
Miss Theodore away.
The old gentleman looked cold ana
was decidedly cross.
Come away! Come along" snid he.
"AIrs. Landsdowne will give us a lift
OH her way home. don't know what
you want to go hanging about the
place for n minute longer than you
aeed. l should think you were glad
20 ret this gruesomc affair done with.
Cone alongr'
And Miss Theodore dutifully allowed
him to lead her away.
TO be Continued,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-08-07
Want the President as Judge.

Denver, Col (SpeciaD.-The Denver
Horse Show Association has sent Presi-
dent Roosevelt an invitation to attend
its annual exhibition and to act as a
Judge of the rough riding contest, which
will take place on the opening day, Sep
femher
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-08-07
Foreign.

Former Senator Don Cameron, OF
PENNSYLVANIA. and his wife were thrown
out of their carriage while out driving
in Scotland and the ex-senator was
severely injured.
Peter Spreckcls, the principal owner
of banking house in Berlin, which iail
ed. has called on his American k,nsman'
the sugar king, for assistance.
Seven Bulgarian brigands escaped
from a Gordon of Turkish troops after
killing four of the soldiers and hve VII
layers of Salonica, European turkey
Emperor William sailed on the impe-
rial Yacht Hohenzollern to pay visit
to the Gar during the naval maneuvers
at Reval Russia.
lanes H. Hyde, of New York, was
decorated by the French Government
with the rosette of the Oftlcer OF fuD-
lie Instruction. od
The remount scandal was again aired
in the British House of Commons by
the advanced Radicals and Nationallsts'
Before a meeting of the British Med
;caI Association Surgeon General bui-
Ter charged that Sir Redvers II; buller
in 1881 used Red Cross wagons tor tax
ing ammunition to the front ~
Former President Steyn, OF the Or
anpe Free State, arrived at South:a,mp-
ton with his family. He was too i'll to
hear the Journey to London.
The story published by La Presse in
Paris, to the effect that shot hao oeen
fred at President Loubet. was iouhd 10
be without foundation.
The mission Of the King OF Italy 10
Berlin is to secure the Emperor's assent
to his project for reduction OF Euro
pean ornaments.
Canada is to have a steamship service
between one of its ports and South Al
RIGA.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-08-07
ancial.

The New York Cotton Exchange will
close August 9, coronation day
Baltimore's exports for the fiscal year
1902 were $50, 5oo,o 900, decrease OF $25'-
$4,000. . :. l.,
come a greater monopoly than it is at
present. - , -
creased $2o.I and Union Pacihc's in
creased $73T. 90
Union fraction books will close on
August II for the annual meeting OF
September lS,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-08-07
Trains Going East.

Leave Rocky Ridge for Emmitshurg
a. 8 20 and 10 - m, and 3 81 ami & 81
= m.
Leave Edgemont for Wayncsh"ro and
Chanbershurg at 705 m, and for Ship
pcnsburg at | / 40 II IN, aud 20 y IN.
Leave IIngerslown for Cherry Ran and
points on Pot mnc Valley Railroad at
10 n IN aud II rs and $ % y IN.
Leave BruccvilIr for Frederick ut 3S.
9 3G and 10 40 m aud 3 OO and & 80
u ~, nud for LrtcAowu Tanertown,
Wrights,illr and Columbia at A47 Il III
and - y m.
*Daiil all other daily except Sunday
B. II. GRIswoLD,
G .n. Passenger Agent.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-08-07
LODGE DIRECTORY.

= Good Samaritan Lodge, No. 46, I. o.
0. F., meets every Thursday.
Acacia Lodge, No. I55, A. F. & A. NJ,
meets every second and fourth Monday.
Chancellor Lodge, No, 67, X. of P,
meets every Saturday.
Columbia Council, No. 81, Jr. O. U. A.
NJ, meets every Friday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-08-07
TOWN DIRECTORY.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.

BUARD OF LUMMISSIUNEKS
President of Board, ]. +. D. Miller.
Commissioners, Frank llcsson, w. J.
Freeze, J. T. Waesche, c. A. Weller.
Bailiff--Bencdict Knott.
Justice of the Peace-John Jones.
Notary Public-W w. Zimmerman.
Postmaster. Henry Cover.
| Agent w. M. R. R.-Frank Hesson.
Thurmont National Bank-SamI NJ.
Birely, Cashier.
High School-H. D. Beachley, Princi-
pal.
Public Schools-H. ]. Kefauver, Prin-
cipal: Misses NJ. Beth Firor, Mary Lam
ders, Grace Henshaw, Assistants.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-09-27
THOUGHT MULES WERE BETTER.
Stakeholder Unable to See Advan
tages Of Electricity.


tages of Electricity.
Down in Florida a few years age
at one of the famous summer resorts
was a small street railroads. little
affair that did not amount to much,
but was supposed by its proprietors
to be sufficient for all ordinary pur'
poses. One day in the course Of q
discussion the owners were accused
Of being old fogies and behind the
times. why don't you get together
and be up to date?" they were asked.
'You really ought to have a modern
equipment for a place of this char
acter, instead Of an old road Of
m~ule-drawn cars that date back to
the food"
After considerable deep meditation
and with many misgivings the road
was ordered changed to an electric
line, and an eighty-horse power equip
ment was ordered. The outfit arrived
and vas installed but for some rea.
son failed to operate properly. An
outside expert was then called in to
examine the plant and locate the
trouble. At a special directors meet.
ing he reported that the rated eficien.
,cy Of the plant was eighty horse
power, and that eighty horsepower
were being used for the actual opera.
ton Of the road. At this one Of the
directors jumped up and exclaimed
excitedly: Eighty horsepower for
what we used to do with six mules?
| guess we had better go back to the
mules"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-09-27
Toilet Of a Lady Ant.

A naturalist has been making OBJ
servations on the toilets of certain
ants, and has discovered each insect
goes through most elaborate ablu
tons.
They are not only performed by
herself, but by another, who acts
for the time as lady's maid. The
assistant starts by washing the face
Of her companion, and then goes over
the whole body.
The attitude Of the ant that is being
washed is one of intense satisfaction
She lies down with all her limbs
stretched loosely out; she rolls over
on her side, ven her back. a perfect
picture of ease
The pleasure the little insec,
evinces being thus combed and
sponged is really enjoyable to the
observer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-09-27
The Injection Of In.anltx.


A Berlin newspaper has published
an article in which the claim is made
that insanity is infectious. Whether
it is SO in the same sense that other
diseases are may we'll be doubted, but
no student of social conditions can
doubt that there are classes of people
who are susceptible to the infection
Of unsound ideas.
Nothing is too absurd for belief, to
these people, and fads, Of all kinds. in
religious thought, political reform and
social customs result. We presume
that no anti-toxin for either physical
or mental liability to the germs of
cratic opinions will be discovered.
Salvation from 4 good deal of this ten.
dency to 60 wrong is found In an ef-
fort to be natural and go quietly about
the work at hand. General good health
and good nature are excellent as a
means of resistance to disease germs
Of any kind.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-09-27
WORKING WORKING ON POTATO PATCHES.

On city's vaeant Lots = Big Source
Of Income TO Philadelphia.
One is accustomed to think Of the
vacant-lot potato patch as something
belonging exclusively to Detroit, the
home Of the late Gov. Pingree. the or
iginator Of the Idea. It appears, how
eyer, that the plan has been used with
;effectsin other cities. notably In Phil
adelphia. or the results there 9 COM
spetent observer says: Each year
We have saved the city Of Philadel-
Sphia more than we have spent. We
have saved@it IN the expenses OF the,
police courts and jails. a nan who
has q garden for which to care has
less time ia hang about saloons. He
has an object around which his
thoughts and plans may center. An
example Of this Ill the case Of 8 coll
:ored man, who askeusfor 4 plot when;
the land waiass being apportioned the
sarstfyear. He was old, partially para
slyzen and very drunk. II - the pol
W. II tie associatitons to Siveland
koanny one sho applieS; whether 4