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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
Juvenile 0allantry.

He was tiny little fellow, surely not
more than FIVE years old, and as he call
ed for his afternoon papers at the cor
ner OF Twelfth and Market streets many
people gazed at him with, mingled
amusement and pity. He had long
brown curls, wet with the drench,ng
rain, and his shrill little voice had a
baby lisp. A very stout, elderly wo-
man, apparently weighing close to two
hundred pounds, paused at the south
side OF Market street and looked as
kance at the miniature river OF slush
and water and at the passing procession
OF wagons and trolley cars. The little
newsboy was quick to size up the sit
uation. Running up to her he exclaim-
ed
Don't be afraid, lady, I'll help you
across" Reaching up his tiny little
hand he clutched her by the arm. and
together the ridiculous pair threaded
their way to the opposite curb. Then
the stat woman opened her purse
gravely handed the little fellow coin
and disappeared in the Reading Ter
minal.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
Keep the Mind Open.

Auguste Comte once suggested the
desirability OF class OF men whose
work it should be to acquire knowl-
edge OF the general results attained by
specialists in all branches OF science
and by combining and comparing them
to acquire a more correct mode OF
thought about things in general than
is apt to be acquired by man whose
thoughts work always in the same
channel.
Some men OF genius without enroll
ing themselves in any class fulfil, in a
measure, their requirements. One Of
Gocthe's most marked characteristics
was his eagcrness to avail himself o!
the knowledge OF any and every one
who made special study OF some par"
ticular branch OF learning. 1t was not
in the least necessary that his inform
ant should be we'll known or famous.
Original talcnt-that is water TO my
mill" said he.
A young musician who visited him
remarked
"Zeltcr's music is old-fashioned.'
How old-iashioned? Explain your.
self and be precise. Good! There is
the piano. What you have stated must
stand the test OF an experiment
In openness OF mind and cagcrncss
for knowledge at least we may initiate
man OF genius.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
Recovered Watch THROUGH Dream.

Some weeks ago John H. Tudor, a
wellknown citizen, went squirrel
hunting a few miles from Montreal,
Canada. He bagged a number Of
squirrels, but in the "bagging" lost
a watch. He was puzzled over it un.
til he recollected dream he had that
his watch was in a certain spot near
where he had hunted. He went where
the dream had directed him to go, and
found his watch. 1t was hanging to
a twig of tree. He had shot squir-
rel in that tree, and as the squirrel
had lodged in the tree he went up
it and got his victim. In descending
his watch had been torn from his
pocket.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

rl,HE season OF catching cold Is upon US.
The cough and the sneezee and the
nasal twang are to be heard on every
hand The origin of chronic catarrh, the
most common and dreadful OF Diseases Is a
This is the way the chronic catarrh gen
era;ly begins. A person catches cold,
which hangs on longer than usual Inc
cold generally starts IN the head anu
air. messages which incline one to catch
cold very easily. At last the person has
cod ali the while seemingly, more or less
discharge from the nose, hawking, splitting,
freouent clearing of the throat, nostrllss
stopped up, full feeling in the head, and
sore. inhamed throat. :. -.
The best time to treat catarrh Is at
the very beginning A bottle of Peruna'
nroper,y used. never fails to cure com
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
Hair Sprouted BY Elect ,IcItv,

Electricity will accomplish almost
any wonder. A recent illustration OF
this is shown in the case of an engi
neer in Cleveland tannery, who had
been bald for years. Suddenly lit.
ho fluff began to sprout on his head.
and a few weeks later his cranium
was covered with thick but short
growth of hair. A doctor investigated
tho matter, and learned that he had
osen working under revolving belt
Ills hair had been tprolto1 by cleo
triGity.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

mon cold, thus preventing chronic catarrh:
While many people have been cured OF
chronic catarrh by single bottle OF re
runa, yet, as rule, when the catarrn
becomes thoroughly fixed more than one
bottle ia necessary to complete cure.
Peruna has cured cases innumerable OF
catarrh of twenty years standing. 1t is
the best, if not the only internal remedy
for chronic catarrh in existence.
But prevention is far better than cure;
Every person subject to catching cold
should take Peruna at once at the slightest
symptom OF cold or sore throat at this
season OF the year and thus prevent what
is almost certain to end in chronic ca
tarrh.
Send for free book on catarrh. entitled
winter Catarrh," by DR.. Hartman.
Health and Beauty sent free to women
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
sex youe DRUGGIST FOR A FREE PE-RU-NA ALMANAC

Senator Hoar's house i'll Worcester
was purchased by him some forty years
ago. when property was cheap, and is.
therefore, very large plot OF ground
almost in the centre OF the city. 1t used
to belong to John Hancock OF Rcvolu-
tionary fame TIE house is roomy
but unpretcntious building, and is
chiefly remarkable for its enormous
library. Thousands OF volumes are pill
ed ceiling high in the great room, and
Mr.. Hoar spends hours and hours
among his books.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

CAPTAIN A. T. Mahan, U. S. N, has
been elected an honorary member OF
the Royal United States Instruction for
lie. in acknowledgment OF his valuable
contributions to the literature OF the
British NAVY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

Rugs that have tendency to curl
may be Strengthened by sewing hair
cloth or buckram to the corner or on
the under side.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
Beware of O;ntinents For Catarrl That
Contain Mercury,

rs mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole sys.
TEN when entering 1t through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable ply.
sicians, us the damage they will do is ten fold
TO the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by T. j. Cheney Il Co., Toledo, o.. contains
no mercury, and is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh euro
be sure to get the genuine. 1t is taken in
ternnlly, and is made in Toledo, Ohio by
]. Cheney 4 Co. Testimonials free.
o. Sold by Druggists; price, 75c. per bottle
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

TITS permanently cured.N No hts or nervous
ness after first days use Of DIR. Kline's Great
NerveRestorer s2trial bottlcand treatise free
DR.. R.H. KLINE, Ltd, 93l Arch st., Phila., Pa.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible
medicine for coughs and colds.-N: W.
SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, N. j.. Feb. II, 1900.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

Few men can lose their money and re
tam their popularity.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

Mrs. Winslow's SoothingSyrup for children
teething soften tho gums, reduces in1amma
ton .allayspain cures wind collie. 25c. abottlc
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

The fellow with the gift OF CAB Is apt
to give himself away.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

Mother Gray's sweet POwders for ChiIdre"
Successfully used by Mother Gray. nurse in
the CT ildrcn's Home in New York. Cure
Fs, erishness, Bed Stomach, Teething Disor.
ders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over 10000 testimonials
At all druggists, use. Sample mailed FREE
Address Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy, N Y.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

Some men don't even become successf'
failures.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

Universal penny fares are to be tried
for SIX months on the Sheffield. England
municipal electric tramway system.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

= any one can dye with PUTNAM FADE
LESS DYES; no experience required.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05


America
founder He elected the
acknowledged leader his
" this statesman
the rpsul
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

Perhaps two may live as cheaply as one,
but somehow or other they never do.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

aud teet greatly bene
a,cd the head IIee be-
a IH be tnlty able to cr1d
io,e the disease pears Meektso"
oft omgre
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

Timber is being exported from Bosnia
TO South Africa to be used in rebuilding
farms DESTROYED during the war
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-28
The convict's Pet.

Some commotion was caused in an
Isle Of Wight railway carriage by sew
eral discharged convicts- from Park.
hurst, who, 1t was ascertained. were
searching for mouse which had es-
capped from the custody Of one of their
Number. Tho mouse was recaptured
and taken care of by one of the ex-
convicts. who hid 1t in the cap he was
wearing. For the past two years the
mouse had been the prison pet of It's
keeper, and 1t had become so tame
that 1t would sit In his open hand and
eat the crumbs with which he fed It.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-28

The water almost covers It and
splashes around 1t and makes q ter.
rible noise"
Does it," he asked. amused.
"Yes. and unless one is very good
swimmer one cannot possibly get In
until the tide goes out again. II one
Is caught out there 1t would be
awful to stay there all night"
Elinor shiyered at the very thought
OF it. Should she so on?
And what then? Who ever stayed
out there all Rlght?" he asked, know
ing well what was coming.
'Why-why, nobody" she hesitated.
would you do it?"
do you ask me to?" He looked at
her iatently. She was building a
pyramid of sand
I'D believe you II you did," she
said at length. and looked into his
eyes to see how he would receive the
suggestion.
And you'd like to believe me. ELI
nory Tell me that--but. no. don't;
III do II. Are we not living hun.
dred years ago.
Elinor wished now that he had
promised to do 1t. that she had not
asked II. Suppose a storm should
come up and the waves would dash
over the rock and sweep him on and
and he was not able to swim far
enough to reach the shore.
Jack" she said, little nervously.
Tets move forward hundred years;
don't like II way back here. IL
might believe you"
But Jack would not pass over the
century SO quickly. He would do as
she had asked him; he would spend
the night ON the big rock and then
she might believe HIM.
Elinor sat In the window OF their
summer cottage on the shore and |
the tide come in. wave by
wave. One by one the shadows fell |
Ind the figure out on the rock became
ess and less distinct At last she
lad to go out to the beach to see II
Il all
Higher and higher grew the water
mark about the rock and yet the
'gure did not move; il sat on the
opmost point. looking out over the
Iound.
At last II was too dark to see the
lgure on the rock and Elinor walked
lp and down the beach In fsont OF the
ottage- She was supposed 10 have
etired. but somehow. 1t seemed to
Useless 10 pretend to sleep. 4
She wondered II the ladies In the
'suturies long ago slept on as usual
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-28
We Have Not Learned 20 Live.

Consumption is as unnecessary %
smallpox. We live in q vitiated air at
home. We breathe foul, dirty, poison
cd air abroad and the bacillus attacks
us in our weakened state. We can
prevent any disease almost. though
there are few that we can completely
cure. We have learned to avoid the
sanitary sins Of our ancestors, but we
have other shortcomings Just A. bad.
We have not yet corrected the habit
Of dying from disease, accident and
overwork.-Toledo Times-Bee.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-28
A Jolly siqht Worse.

A bachelor, old and cranky, was sit
ting alone in his room; his toes with
the govt were aching, and his face
was o'erspread with gloom. No lit
tie ones shouts to disturb him-from
noises the house was free; in fact.
from cellar to attic twas still as still
could be. No medical aid was lack
irg; his servants answered his ring.
respectfully heard his orders, and sup
piled him with everything. But still
there was something wanting which
he could not command-the kindly
words of compassion. the touch of
gentle hand. And he said, as his brow
grew darker, and he rang for the hire
ling nurse. We'll, marriage may be q
failure, but this is a jolly sight worse"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-28
TRAINING OF A PRINCE
Present King Of Italy Was sternIy
Brought Up.

9fOd9bh -
Everybody who remembers tho king
Of Italy as a lad should remember the
name Of Col. Oslo, for many years his
governor" The prince of Naples, as
the king was then called, was q very
delicate boy and he was treated by
Col. Oslo with almost Spartan sever
Ity, which was much criticised at the
time. Nevertheless, the king cher
lshed a kindly feeling for him, as was
proved on the occasion of the birth
of little Princess Yolande. by his con-
ferring on his ex-governor the heredi-
tary title OF count, with the privilege
of adding the pale blue of the house
of Savoy to his coat of arms. The
following anecdote illustrates Col.
Osio's methods with his royal pupil:
One day he received request from a
well-known parsonage for the auto
graph of the young prince, to be
added to a collection containing that
of his father and grandfather. The
prince was about to comply when the
colonel sharply farbade him, adding:
What value has the signature of an
insignificant boy, who does not even
know how to write property"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-28
SHE DELIBERATED TOO LONG.
Old Lady Needed limo to Make Up
Her Mind.

Old Lady Needed Time to Make UP
Her Mind.
A large woman carrying heavy
car the other days. says the New York
News. The car had been delayed
several minutes by a big truck, and
the conductor was In even a more
genial mood than was his wont.
The woman laboriously placed the
bundle on the floor of the car, grasped
one of the handrails and placed one
foot on the step. Then she paused.
What street is this, CONDUCTOR"
she asked. "Thirty-seventh street,
madame. Step lively if you are going
with u.s." replied the Metropolitan en-
ploye. In the soft, persuasive tone
affected by his tribe.
street," continued the old woman.
Ten blocks, madame. For heavens
sake get on or get off,"
Now, don't get smart young man."
responded the old woman; your
nickels come easier than mine. l
don't know whether it's hardly worth
while to spend good money for a 10
block ride or not, and | amt goin' to
move until make up my mind"
There was murderous CLEAN in
the conductors eye, and it is hard to
fortell just what would have happened
had not the old woman been com
PEELED to loosen her hold on the car
just then by a passing dray.
AS the car swept by 1t was easy to
see from her frantic gesticulations
that she had decided to spend her
money and ride But it was too late. |
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-28

| while their knights were In danger.
o, abe wished tomorrow would come
when she might live again In the
twentieth century.
The searchlight OF sound steamer
was thrown on the rock. and by Its
light she could see the waves break
and smash about the ragged edges.
Running close to tho waters edge,
she looked up and down for q skin.
one Of the old fiat boats she and
Jack SO often fshed In. Finding one
far up on the shore, she dragged 1t
down to the water and jumped In.
Stroke by stroke she pulled out
toward the big rock, but the tide was
strong and the boat heavy. 1t seemed
hours before she came anywhere near
1t.
Jack. jack" she called. "Fm-O
It's such hard pulling"
"Elinor," was all Jack said as he
took hold of the rope with one hand
and hers with the other. The place
was not nearly so rough as 1t had
looked from distance.
Jump in" she said.
But the night hasn't begun yet"
he replied, still standing on the rock.
What" she almost gasped. Il
thought 1t must surely be morning
and that 1t was never going to get
light"
Its only LAND that wasn't late
100 years ago."
Get In, Jack" she said, impa- |
tiently. She hoped no one was on
the shore to see.
Il would, IL but knew" he said,
Then know, Jack. and do come"
AS Jack walked home from the lit
tie cottage that night he thought 100
years was the shortest space Of time
Imaginable. He broke into a happy |
IF l but knew-if / but
Douglas In Boston
Globe.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-28
CAT IN THE FRYING PAN.
Guests Demand for Fry Resulted In
It's Eviction.

Guests Demand for Fry Resulted In
It's Eviction.
VIII ]. hampton, the poet, Is telling
= sweetly poetic story these days, and
be insists that 1t is perfectly true.
Once upon a day he was making =
driving tour through the country near
Harper's Ferry. and stopped at a lit
tie wayside inn for refreshment. A
sign In the window announced that
oysters in all styles were to be had.
and Mr.. Hampton ordered ~.
Don't you want stew?" asked the
man in charge. NO." said Mr.. Lamp
ton, II want fry" Raw wouldn't
do, would it?" queried the man, who
seemed to entertain a prejudice
against unnecessary exertion. NO"
repeated the poet, Il want fry" The
man walked over to the stove and
sought the frying pan. 1t was lying
on the floor 'Herel" said the man.
Get out of that pan, Jim. the gentle
man wants a fry" jim was harm
less, necessary cat.-Washington
Post
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-28
"If | But Knew"

Eunor glanced roguishly at the
young man sitting dejectedly beside
her ON the sand at Milton point.
you may have as many minutes
- this sand takes to run through
my hngers." she said, taking up =
handful OF warm. white sand from
tho beach. "And then II you con-
tinue TO be disagreeabIe and cross.
I1i-woIl never mind. you'll regret
II. Mr.. Jack Robinson
She let the soft sand trickle slowly
through her sun-burned fingers like
. minute glass as she hummed care
lcssiy. softly. "If Bat Knew"
The young man turned impatiently
and looked out across the broad ex-
panse OF water. How easily the
white.wInged yachts skinned over
Of love would run so smoothly.
"iclinor." he said turning to her.
will you stop singing that songf"
when your present Ct OF III temper
blows over" she retorted. watching
the last few grains OF sand fall from
her fingers. III but knew your
heart was true" she hummed on. ig-
nornig him.
See here. what can | do to prove
TO you that am sincere?" He
watched her dust the sand from her
pretty palm.
Dor You make me feel like =
princess OF ye olden time Then
brave knights won fair ladies by acts
Of courage, but now"
"Yes. nowr" he said. looking up at
her eagerly.
70, ROW we don't even take mans
word for anything" And ElInor
laughed. merry. captivating laugh.
which chased away the frowns from
Jacks brow. He could never be angry
with her for long.
Suppose we play we are living
100 years ago." she said. after q
minute
I'm play anything you like"
And do anything | likef" she ask
I'd. looking at him obviously. Her
tone was halfsersous, halfplayful.
Anything" he replied. firmly. /
That is provided youll accept that /
AZ proof that love you. I've said
all ! can To no avail. !"
Elinor did not reply nor look up;
she was tracing her name In the sand
She had tried to believe
Jack. bst. somehow. at times. she
doubted that he really meant all he
yzid.
~He was such a serlous sort Of n
fellow. and she-O. she was frivolous
Ind scatter-brained. according to her
,wn estimate of herself Why should
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-28
SOME FACTS ABOUT TWINS.
Among Other Things They Make az
Much Noise as Four.

A mother who has twins and IS.
perforce, obliged to study the pecu-
lilarities of the species, affirms that
never has she punished one of them
they are both boys-for misdeed but
that the other committed the identical
offense at the very first opportunity.
Moreover, if one asks a question, es-
pecially in regard to an unusual hap
pening, in the absence of the other,
his brother almost invariably repeats
the query and very frequently In the
same phraseology Her twins are not
bad boys Cat times) but the mother
says that she is satisfied of the fact
that twins require as much attention
and make as much noise as four or
binary children.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-28
THE REWARD OF GENIUS.
Bartender's Unfortunate Experiment
With a New Drink.

"Hellol Where's the head bartend-
err" asked the occasional customer.
coming in for dram. I'm head bar
lender now" replied the man who
used to be an assistant. Whats be-
come of the other fellow?" Hes in
the hospital. Last week he invented
name for a new drink. Then he
moped around thinking hard until he
invented drink to fit the name. Then
the blamed fool tried the dose on him
self. and he's poisoned and has q
charge of attempted suicide hanging
over him. He'll get six months when
he's able to stand trial. WhatIl you
haye?"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-28
GOT TO
Have Sharp Brains Nowadays or Drop
Back.

The man Of to-day no matter what
his calling. needs a sharp brain and
to get this he needs food that not only
gives muscle and strength but brain
and nerve power as we'll
A carpenter and builder of Mar
quette. Mich. who is energetic and
wants to advance in his business,
read an article about food in a re-
ligious paper and in speaking of his
experience he said: up to three
year ago had not been able to study
or use my thinking powers to any ex-
tent There was something lacking
and l know now that it was due to
the fact that my food was not rebuild
Ing my brain.
About this time began the use
Of the condensed food Grape-Nuts and
the result has been l can think and
plan with some success. 1t has not
only rebuilt my brain until 1t IL
stronger and sErer and more &C
tive, but NY muscles are also harder
and more firm where they used 10
be loose and soft and my stomach
is now In perfect condition. can
endure more than twice the amount
Of fatigue and my nights rest always
restores nae. In other
words am enjoying life. and l at
tribute 1t to the fact that have found
= perfect food" Name given by Pos
Lum Co.. Battle Creek Mich.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-08-28
Roman Altar plscovered.

At a recent meeting Of the Newcas-
tie. England Society of Antiquaries .
member described Roman altar
which workmen employed by the Tyne
Commissioners had found embedded
in the river bottom. He said 1t cor
responded with the altar already pos
sessed by the society which was
found during operations fer the swing
bridge The two affairs prShably
formed the right and left sides Of
sanctuary dedicated to the dieties TYP
ined on the faces of the stones. Both
were found on the size of the cid Rom
IN bridge.