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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-24
The Genuine vs.. COunterfeits.

The genuine ls always better than a
counterfeit, but the truth of this state
ment is never more forcibly realized or
more thoroughly appreciated than when
you compare the genuine DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve with the many coun
terfeits and worthless substitutes that
are on the market. ". s. Ledbetter,
of Shreveport, La, says: after using
numerous other remedies without ben
eft, one box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve cured me- For blind. bleeding,
itching and protruding piles no remedy
is equal to DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye
Sold by all druggists.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-24
Fearful Odds Against Him.

Bedridden, alone and destitute. Such
in brief was the condition of an old SOL
der by name of J. J. Ravens, Versailles
0. For years he was troubled with kid
ney disease and neither doctors nor
medicines gave him relief. At length
he tried Electric Bitters. 1t put him
on his feet in short order and now lie
testlfies. "Im on the road to complete
recovery" Best on earth for Liver and
Kidney troubles and all forms of Stom-
ach ond Bowel complaints. Only Soc
Guaranteed by DR.. J. X. Waters,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-24
Newspaper Law Decisions.

!. Any person who takes paper regularly from
~ postofice whether directed to his name an
,ner's or whett has subscribed or not re-
sponsible for the payment.
II any person orders his paper discontinued he
OF she must pay all the arrearages or the puohsheI
NAV continue TO send it until payment is made and
ollec the whole amount, whether the paperls taken
from the office or not.
Nopaper will be discontinued until paid up
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-24
Truly Up.tO.date.

A news item in the Westminster papers
relates how two young women Of that city
went squirrel hunting with rifles, one OF
whom accidentally shot the other, the ball
lodging in the thigh.
We know that girl colleges now pay more
attention to athletics than to aesthetics
hence need experience no surprise when we
read of girls going squirrel shooting; neither
need it occasion surprise that one was shot
by the other.
The two ladies' were Misses Nettle Whit.
more and Elizabeth Slagle; the former is the
one to whom the accident happened; II
would probably lave been considered an he
cident had the latter not shot the other.
Foley's Honey and Tar is peculiarly adj
aptcd for chronic throat troubles and vii
positively cure bronchitis, honrseness and al
bronchial diseases Refuse substitutes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-24

The steamship Texas sailed from Ia,
coma, Washington, for Delaware Break
water direct, one of the longest trips
for steamship ever attempted without
stops. The distance is $4,000 miles.
Captain Morrison hopes to make it in
so days. She has taken on 400 tons
of coal, and that amount is expected to
see her into the Atlantic port.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-24
Notice TO Taxpayers.

The Tax Books are now ready, and the
County Treasurer would call attention of the
taxpayers for 1908, to Section 46, Article 81
Reyised Code of Maryland. All persons who
shall pay their State taxes on or before the
FIRST DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
Of the year for which they were levied, shall
be entitled to discount of
5PER CENTUM
on the amount of said taxes; all who shall
pay the same on or before the first day OF
October, of the said year, shall be entitled to
q deduction Of
4 PER CENTUM, ..,E
and all who shall pay for the same on or be-
fore the fist day of November OF said year,
shall be entitled to deduction of ...
r-. 8 PER CENTUM.
Taxes on the income ofmortgages become
due September 1, 1908, for said year.
E CHAS. @. BISER,
July 16 st County Treasurer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-24

Under the craftsmanship of II. W.
Trainor of the battleship Indiana, four
shots from an eight inch gun pierced
spot 52x32 inches on target bobbing
on the waves mile distant; the ship
speeding at eight knots an hour. 1t
was feat in naval Workmanship with.
out parallel.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-24
BuckIen.s Arnica SaIve.

Has world wide fame for marvellous
cures. 1t surpasses any other salve,
lotion, ointment or balm for cuts, corns,
hurns, boils, sores, felons, ulcers, letter,
salt rheum, fever sores, chapped hands,
ST. in eruptions; infallible for piles. Cure
cnaranteed. Only Csc at Waters drug
store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-24
The Republics Great Offer.
An Exceptional Opportunity for Old and
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-24
Distress After Eating Cured

Judge w. T. Holland Of Greensburg,
La. who is we'll and favorably known,
says: 1.-TWO years ago | suffered greatly
from indigestion. After eating, great
distress would invariably result, lasting
for an hour or so and my nights were
restless. / concluded to try Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure and it cured me entirely
Now my sleep is refreshing and diges-
ton perfect" Sold by all druggists.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-24

In test ride of IL troopers from Ok
lahoma to West Point, distance OF
2 900 miles. Davis of the Eighth q. s.
Cavalry arrived first, making the trip
in 80 days.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-24
JJsed For Pneumonia.

DR.. G. J. Bishop of Agnew, Mich, says, I'll
have used Foley's Honey and Tar in three
very severe cases of pneumonia with good
r.sults in eyery case" Refuse substitutes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-24
More New Pavement.

Lieut.. A. A. Troxell is replacing the flag
stone pavement in front of his Carroll street
property with the lately adopted concrete.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-24
What is Life?

In the last analysis nobody knows,
but we do know that it is under strict
law. Abuse that law even slightly
pain results. Irregular living means
arrangement of the organs, resulting in
Constipation, Headache or Liver troub-
lee. DR.. Kings New Life Pills quick
ly readjusts this. It's gentle. yet thor
ough. Only Csc at Waters drug store
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-24
additional Locals.

Foley's Kidney Cure makes the diseased
kidneys sound so they will eliminate the
poisons from the blood,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-24

Avoid serious results of kidney or bladder
disorder by taking Foley's Kidney Cure.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-24

81
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03

In the east the flow OF language
in praise of rulers is sometimes
wonderful. The Burmeses greet
ing Lord Curzon, viceroy of India,
at the Royal lakes, declared that
''his glory shines resplendant as the
orb Of day, his intellect is as far
reaching as the lightning. May he
be as glorious as the sun and
moon!"
The Prince of Wales was extolled
by an oriental subject as agreat
thief under the impression that
this was the highest possible CON-
pliment. Another monarch was
named "the protector of all vege-
tables, regulator of the seasons,
absolute master of the ebb and
flow of the sea. Eek.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03

Movement Of Seven prisoners
Prison Population. discharged, two
released on parole, one pardoned,
one dead, and one received is the
record of the movement of the pop
ulation during the week. Those dis
charged were: w. S., register nu I'M
Der 865; G. W., 934; j. a., 51O3;
B. c., 879; J. R., 5536; 81. s., 5412,
and r. a., 1877. Those released on
parole were J. F., 5614, and P. B.
B., $685.. The last register num-
Der is 1895.
There are 557 prisoners confined
here, of whom 395 are in the first
grade; 147 in the second, and fif-
teen, in the third.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
mixed metaphors.

A German lady in a town In
Ventura county had daughter
who was her mothers pride. The
mamma bears somewhat of a rep
utation as Mrs. Malaprop and is
also a prosperous merchant. On
one occasion the daughter, who as
sists her mother in the store, was
by dint of hard work among rel
atives and friends chosen as queen
of street carnival to be held in
the town. Maternal pride ran riot
in the elder woman's breast. To
a friend she buret forth in this
ecstatic strain:
ooh, mein Mollie! She vas SO
beautiful as neffer vas! Dere vas
no gerrel SO beautiful as mein Mol
lie! Und she vas sooch goot cook!
Und she vas sooch a goot tress-
maker! Oh, dere vas no gerrel like
mein Mollie! Und she vas de best
clerk vat I effer hat in mein shtorel
Und she vas a goot musicianerl
Oh, mein Mollie vas de greatest
gerrel vat effer vas! She vas yust
q jack Of all rabbitsF' Los Angeles
Herald.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
HELIOGRAMS.
II. M.

Next Monday is Labor Day and
the man with the tale of woe will
more than get in his graft.
The inmates in this place are
not on speaking terms with each
other altho no enmity exists be-
tween them.
Always put your best foot for
ward unless you are dealing with a
book agent; then put both feet to
the rear good and hard.
; In the social world Harry Lehr
is regarded as a gay old dog, but
in the common sense world he is
looked upon as rank gay-cat.
. A cheese that weighs ten tons
will be exhibited at the World
Fair. If Grover baited his trap
with a cheese like that he might
catch the democratic nomination.
The man who has penchant
for giving away piece of his
mind for the benefit of the poor
has an idea that the recording ang-
ell will put him down as a philan.
thropist.
A miner named Patrick Goate
has returned to his home in Indi.
ana with several million dollars
Paddy has a wife and daughter and
with this fortune at command Mrs
Goate and daughter ought to be
able to butt into high society.
Carrie Nation is to appear as {
star in a big revival of Ten Nights
in Barroom. It is safe to say
that no cholly boy will wait at the
side entrance of the theatre unit
the show is over and ask this stal
to join him in a bottle of moon
shine.
King Edward has conferred thu
order of the garter upon native
chief in South Africa. Judging
from the costume he wore whe1
he had his picture taken, l am in
clined to think that more appro
pirate present would have been I
pair of pants.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
in the park. The entertainment
will consist of music and recita-1
tons and will be furnished by en-
tertainers from the Twin Cities.

Geo. Baker George Baker, aged
Is Dead. so years. died in the
hospital Sunday afternoon August
80 of diabetes. Baker was sent
here from Hennepin Co. October
l, 1898, sentenced to ten years.
He was a good machinist. and was
put to work in the state repair
shop where he proved to be val
liable man. Last May he became
unable to work and was ordered to
the park and on June 10 was ad-
mitted to the hospital. He was
looked upon as an excellent pris-
oner by the officials and was pop
ular with his fellows.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
Boom ranss.

We have heard how "Dame Fortune does favor
the bofd,''
And "Birds of feather
fAccording to sceptics and wise men OF old)
Flock together"
If thus the bad men all over this land
Could be rounded up neatly on Sahara's sand,
We would not need to give old Judge Lynch the
glad hand.
In all kinds of weather.
We have heard "Whom the gods love are apt to
die young"
And "Silence is golden"
(The author of which had no use for his tongue)
To that I'm beholden.
But think of the old maids-their years full OF
strife
Would you stop this one pleasure they crave in
this life?
And how are you going to square your own wife
without being scoldin'?
ABA DAB.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03

Good The autumn and
Floral Display. winter display of
flowers in the greenhouses prom
Uses to be finer than ever before
During the summer Guard Back
land has had a number of i'm
provements made and he recently
ordered some new varieties OF
plants and flowers. Some have
already arrived, among them two
dozen fine palms. The palm
house has been improved material.
ly. The benches have been low.
cred and now only the largest
plants will approach the glass.
Sinbad says the chrysanthem I'M
show promises to be fine. He has
several fine varieties among which
are the 'sMayfower" and the ''Ya a.
noma," white blossoms; the mod.
esto," the "W. 81. Lincoln and
the '.Major Bonnefor," yellow; the
"Mrs. E. G.. Hill" and the 'Mrs
s. T. MURDOCH" pink, and the
"John L. Childs," maroon.
The roses also promise to dc
we'll, and in fact the greenhouses
have never been more thriving
than they are at present.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03

DR.. D. Kalinoff has been ap-
pointed resident physician of the
institution to succeed DR.. Millett.
DR.. KalinoH has been connected
with the Saltwater city hospital
for the past year DR.. Millett left
for his home in Graceville Tues
day morning.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03

The Mirror The visitors who reg
Register. iatared in THE MIR
RoR Office during the week were
the following: Mr.. and Mrs. S. W.
Douglas and son, Minneapolis
Miss M. Polaski, st. Paul; Miss
Helen Goldsmith, Saltwater; Syl-
vester F. Scovel, Wooster, Ohio:
Mrs. S. R. Kane, st. Paul; Mrs
M. w. Wells, Chicago; Mrs. Allan
G. Krieger, st. Paul; F. S. Morey
Thos. Hanlon, Charles E. Cost
Bismark, N. D.; DR.. J. P. Chance,
Royalton, Mimi; A. j. Hopper
Chicago.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
TO INMATES.

For the Information of new arrivals and all
others desiring to send THE MIRROR to friends
We wish to say that the privilege will be granted
by complying with the following rules: Write
out your own name, register and cell number
and send to this office with name and address
Of person to whom paper is to be sent. Each
paper must be kept clean and folded in the
same manner as it is when You receive IT and
placed in your door every Friday night All in.
mates are requested to comply with this order
whether sending out copy or not.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03

The contract for building the
new wings to the dollhouse has
been let to E. 0. Olsen of Still
water, the price being $4,000.
The contract stipulates that the
work shall be completed by De-
cember 18th next. Work COM
menced last Tuesday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03

The pelican no longer graces
this enclosure. He required four
able-bodied men to keep him in
food and the strain was too great.
Last week he was discharged and
he at once returned to the gentle
man who donated him to the pris-
on. Sinbad is bearing up brave
ly under his affection.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03

Guard Backland was called to
Minneapolis Monday on account
of the severe illness of his brother
He arrived short time before the
end came and remained day or
two to attend to the necessary
duties.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03

Among the visitors to this insti-
tuition during the week was DR.. j.
P. Chance, of Royalton, Mimi,
who was resident physician some
years ago. He was shown through
the prison by Chief Engineer
Jones and renewed acquaintance
with many old timers.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03

Labor Day Pursuant to the proc
Program. lamation issued by
Gov. S. r. Van SAINT last week,
Monday, September Z, will be a
holiday IN this institution. An
entertainment will be provided in
honor of the occasion, and the
prisoners will be given a few hours
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03

Mr.. Bert Rodenkirchen resigned
his position of musical director of
the prison last week. The work
is being conducted temporarily by
Mrs. Whitworth of Saltwater.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
LOCAL NEWS.
Guard O. B. johnson returned
from his furlough Thursday even
ing.

Steward Bordwell left for a trip
to Colorado Monday evening. He
will visit Denver, Manitou, Colora-
do Springs, Pueblo and Canon
City.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03

A special meeting of the Board
of Pardons was held Saturday and
B. K. Salverson. serving reform
atory sentence, was granted a full
pardon.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
FACTS AND FICTION ~
- FROM OUR EXCHANGES.

-
ss Almost found the Queens
HDeand land but systematic search for them has until recently been re-
the western DIVISION chiefly in the drought stricken
country between the Paroo River latter the
tons being we'll within reach Of yon and easily allows Of the
life possibility
finding diamond his digger
adds element of chance that has powerful fascination
The center sapphire mining industry Lechard division
the creeks of Mackenzie River and the gues the dividing
between these waters and the Nogoa Bndo and Barcoo rivers The
district aved by the central railroad from Rock
thirty easy
dng within
Burdekin.
usually defined about three this deposit
only
sapphire selling Others
found but where beyond sit
knowledge
thing This the scientific
alphabet hand
looking the geological formations nd
1t will readily that the methods
working adopted BY the digger are somewhat primitive
strong
equipped
picking surface pebble and examining nnt Should
his sink hole what the botto like should
promising
springs into existence 1t seldom
surface the TO
termine they will try their luck
include much of the supposed original bed of the
possible inclined erected with Strengthened
which the dntegrated gravel thrown
down with The stones roll and off the
carried the intermediate pebbles
carefully lot the
sapphres divided
which
kinds
as orthodox marble
that
pudding uicing within reach of the dgg and the
digger This practically
Westraln dryblow shaker suspended from
with
inclined method
motion
blows the thus the
operation before the
their identity
Journal
Burmah Siam time
/ probable that most of the historic
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
CHURCH NOTICE.

Services In the Prison Chapel at 800 O'Clock
every Sunday morning. Protestant and
Rev. s. j. Kennedy. and Rev. FIR. COrcOran
chaplains.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
PRISON OFFICIALS.
noApn 0e CONTROL

PRISON OFFICIALS.
BOARD OF CONTROL.
]. A. MARTIN, Chairman st. Cloud
8. W. LEAVETT, Litehfeld
O. B. GOULD, Winona
II. w. WRIGHT, Secretary
RESIDENT OFFICIALS.
HENRY wOLFER, warden
]. 8. GLENNON, Deputy Warden
NJ. G. COLLIGAN, Asst. Deputy Warden
81. w. DAVIS. Clerk and Accounting Officer
r. NJ. BORDWELL, Steward
B.J. MERRILL, Physician
MISS MARY MCKINNEY, Masron
3. j. KENNEDY. Protestant Chaplain
CHARLES CORCORAN, Catholic Chaplain
PRISON AGENT.
j. BARNCARD, st. Paul.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-03
Ruby mining
In Burinab.

RUBY mining Burmah and Siam from time
immemoria probable that most OF the historic
rubies the Burmese mines. The Siamese
probable that Burmah
the chief producing dis
vicinity valley Upper Burmah ninety miles
Mogok and Kypn above
the level
After the
carried in the cscspar formation Kapn
proving unsuccessful was turned TO the great
valleys nearly of which had
deep possible adopted
which where this
pumping pit sunk the lower and
erful steam plant for draining the water.
Both method successful and
tracts of profitable
mined
the wood
the
vicinity
electricity Sph occasionally with we'll rubes
other Aho the Mgok district by
discovered of notably country
Mogoung important
rnby district y Mogok-Allahabad Pioneer Mail.
automatic music box the lawn and spent many
birds gathering It,
birds themselves it also very
tace while looking pa the
anything else could put out for their
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-21
WEEKS NEWS In THE
-. 80. BUSINESS WORLD.

Clearings this week 1904, oar
same week last year ass, 356
Increase 1851
Clearines this week continue to
show the expansion in business. the
increase over last year being almost
33 1-3 per cent.
Wholesale trade has been quiet on
account of the very Indictment wealth
er. But few travelling men were out
all week, and they had difficulty in
making sny Roadway on account Of
the bad condition of the roads.
The manufacturing concerns had
trouble operating this week on account
of the cold weather. Booking of or
ders are good and nearly every plant
is behind on shipments.
The Seaooast Mineral 90. expects
to get its plant in operation some time
next week.
The iron furnace is running all
right. The company has had some
trouble ocossioned by the water on
their ore beds. but is about over now.
Retail trade is very quiet.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-21
MURRAY CASE
The Trial Of Sheriff Holland Still
on.
Prosecution Finishes Its Evidence and
Defendant Introduced.

The evidence Of the prosecution In
the trial Of Sheriff Walter Holland at
Murray for the murder of II. q. Keys
was concluded yesterday afternoon
about 4 o'clock and the defense then
took sp its testimony, introducing
Sheriff Holland, the accused, FIRST.
Holland testified that he had stepped
outside TIE office and saw Keys stand.
ing near. He invited him in, and in
reply the. latter used some rough Ian
-guags towards Holland, calling him a
&C. d liar" He further testified
that Keys advanced on him with q
knife and he shot in seif-defense.
Following Holland several other
witnesses, who were in the Office when
the shooting was done, were placed GA
the stand. At press time the evidence
was still being heard aud will prob.
ably last until late this afternoon. II
Is thought that the case will be con.
tinued over until Monday in order TO
give the attorneys plenty Of time TO
speak.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-21
Popular kentuckian Comes Clear in
or UPittsburg.
'Ffh4IT yEu
ss kEE,L+-@-~- avn
The Case Of Great Importance in Two
s.at.sLveHrdict of No. Gull.
''nq " rod.y.
, THE JURY BELIEVED DUNCAN

Pittsburg. Pa. Feb. 2i-The jury
In the case against DR.. Ellis Duncan,
OF louisville, KY, charged with ms
liciously shooting Bruce Head, Of
Pittsburg, this morning returned .
verdict Of not guilty.
There was a wild scene OF enthusiss.
tic cheering when II was returned. It
completely vindieaBes the Kentuctian,
and, shows that the jury believed his
story. and that while h" &tfit t6Pitts.
burg to resent an insult 70 ms honor,
he shot ,,RTpse. Head bscadse he be-
iieveaS Iiesst was about to shoot him.
Few cases in The state have attract
cd she attention thst this one did.
The defense was not, as many suppose
based on any 'unwritten law" but on
the clai1i q Tho Kentuckian that he
shot in self defense There were two
stories told, but the jury believed that
OF tnt htutuChinht hnthei thau 'hns VI
the seduoer who came near paying the
penalty with his life.
p This ID one Of the letters allowed to
he introduced as written by Head to
Mrs. Duncan:
Camp, Dot, 3, i9o2-To Sweet
heatt," / will. be- ont for you Sunday
about 1890. You know what to tell
Miss Alma, but let me know over the
phone what you have done and how
you have arranged to get away for the
day. lam better in body. but not In
mind have had tbs blues for day or
two You did not seem ver.anxious
TO talk to me- last night Hope you
had . nice time at the club. Yours,
go Vins a. BRUCE.