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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-15

The beginning of The school year is
marked by a renewal in this city Of a
discussion of the proper function of the
public high school. We have now FIVE
and they are regarded as Of such over
shadowing Importance that they are al
lowed to thrive at the expense of the
primary and grammar schools. The re-
suit Is that elementary education is not
properly provided for; that 5000 or
1905 little children are running in the
streets and alleys of Washington with
out schoolhouse roof to shelter them
and that the few hundred high school
pupils who do not know adequately Ell
ther reading, writing or arithmetic are
being miseducated.
WASHINGTON Co1re$pondcnce.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-15
The seal of silence has been imposed

The seal of silence has been imposed
by direct order Of the President upon
officials Of all Departments regarding
the annual estimates for expenditures,
and this following upon previous or.
der passed to all the Departments to
cut to the lowest possible estimate the
appropriations required from Congress
for the fiscal year ending June SO, 1905,
is significant. The Chiefs of Bureaus
and DIVISIONS are trying to comply, bnt
little economics in our extravagant
government household haye but little
practiced for the last forty years and
there will be considerable friction in
attempting 1t now. The Treasury de-
partment estimates, it is known, will
this year be in excess of any in its his
tory.
1T,oI,o,CJo,1 (O1,yfSDO11le37rf,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-15
The Stomach is the Man.

A weak stomach weakenS the man
because 1t cannot transform the food he
eats into nourishmcnt. Health. strength
cannot be restored to any sick man OF
weak woman without first restoring
health and strength to the stomach
A weak stomach cannot digest enough
food to feed the tissues and revive the
tired and run down limbs and organs
of the body. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
digests what you eat, cleanses and sire
ngthens the glands and membranes Of
the stomach, and cures indigestion, dys,
pepsla and all stomach trosbles. Sold
by DR., Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-15
A Power for Good.

The pills that are potent in their action
and pleasant in effect are DeWitt's lat.
tie Early Risers. W.S.Philpot, of Alba
ny, Ca, says: During bilious attack
l took one. Small az it was 1t did me
more good than calomel, blue mass OF
any other pill | ever took and at the
same time tie effect was pleasant. Lit.
tie Early Risers are certainly an ideal
pill" Sold by DR.. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-15
Roosevelt Campaign Offer Of
THE NEW YORK DAILY PRESS

This great Republican paper, striving to
enlist an additional $4,000 voters under the
Republican banner, has made a special rate
for the campaign of 1904. BY sending the
publishers 81 they will put your name on
their list for three months after receipt of
money Never before has such an offer been
made-almost 100 papers, 100 days, and all
postage prepaid, for one dolar-and all want
good, reliable, up to date Republican daily
should take advantage of the chance. In or
der to introduce this excellent journal in this
locality the publishers request your name
and address on postal card, and the daily
will be sent one week free. Address The
New York Daily Press, 8 Sprure street, New
| York, N. Y.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-15

Eear1uI Odds Against Him.

Bedridden, alone and destitute. Such
in brief was the condition of an old sol
der by name Of J. J.Havens, Versailles,
O. For years he was troubled with
kidney 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 he
testifes. "I'm on the road to complete
recovery" Best on earth for Liver and
Kidney troubles and all forms Of Stom.
ach and Bowel Complaints. Only Soc.
Guaranteed by DR.. Waters druggist.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-15
ErOm l4S to o. Pounds.

One of the most remarkable cases OF
a cold, deep seated on the lungs, caus-
ing pneumo nia, is that of Mrs. Gertrude
f. Fenner, Marion, Ind, who was en-
tirely cured by the use of One Minute
Coug III Cure. She says: 1.-The coughing
and atraining so weakened me that
ran down in weight from l4S to s.
pounds. I tried a number Of remedies
TO no avail until I used One Minute
Cough Cure. Four bottles of this won
derful remedy cured me entirely OF the
cough, strengthened my lungs and re-
stored me to my normal weight health
and strength" Sold by DR.. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-15
WHATS in n Name.

Everything is In the name when il
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. 4. G.
Dewitt g. Go. of Chicago, discovered
eome years ago how to make salve
from Witch Hazel that is specific for
piles. For blind. bleeding, itching and
protruding piles, eczema, cuts, burns
bruises and all skin diseases, DeWitt's
Salve has no equal. This has given rise
to numerous worthless counterielts.
Ask for DeWitts-the genuine. Sold
by DR.. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-15
THE CA7ocrlN CAARloN.
CtlAS. E. CASSELL.
editor and Publisher.
Thursday, Sept. 10, 1904.
gewspaper Law Decisions.

|. ANY pc, son who tekes paper regularly from
he postottice-- whether directed to his name an
tner's or whcth has subscribed or not re-
ponsbe for the payment.
If any person orders his paper discontinued nc
OF she must pay all the arrearages or the puohShe.
nav continue to send it until payment is r'Aoe ana
olect the whole amount, whether the paperis take"
rom the Office or not.
Nopaper will be discontinued until PAID up.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-15
Rucklen's Arnica SalVe.

Has world wide fame for marvellous
cures. It surpasses any other salve, To-
ton, ointment or balm for cuts, corns,
burns, boils, sores, felons, ulcers, letter,
salt rheum, fever sores, chapped hands,
skin eruptions; infallible for piles. Cure
guaranteed. Only Csc at Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-15
What il 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 trouble.
DR.. Kings New Life Pills quickly re-
adjusts this. It's gentle, yet thorough.
Only 25c at Waters drug store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-15

Work preliminary to the laying of cement
paycment is being done by Maj q. A., VA
mu,h, MIR. Samuel Long and Mrs. Elizabeth
Slick in front of their respective properties.
Work will soon he started on number OF
other pavcmen,s. Let the good work con
tinue. The pavement In front of Mr.. Cham
bcrs Creagers property on Carroll Street
was laid during the past week,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-15

A Russian cruiser transport to the
surprise of everybody, has arrived at
San Francisco. She belonged to the
Vladivostok squadron, and will be per-
mitted to remain in port until ueCessa-
ry repairs have been made.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-15

eB- WANTED.-Speclal Representative
in this county and adjoining territories, to
represent and advertise al old established
business house Of solid financial standing.
Salary SCI weekly, with expenses advanc-
ed each Monday 10y check direct from head
quarters. Horse and buggy furnished when
necessary position permanent Address
Blew Bros. & Co., Dept. A, Monon Building
Sept1Gt. Chicago, Ill.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-15

Thus far, visitors to the St. Louis EXPOSE
tion from this place have not been III large
numbers, being Mrs. e. G. Morrison and
daughter, Maggie, and Mr.. G. Il. Null, the
latter being in St. Louis this week.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-15
Trains Going East.
Daily. All others daily except Sunday

*Daily. All others daily except Sunday
EMMITSBURG r. r. Trains East leave
Emmitsburg daily, except Sundays, at 7l5
and 8. IS n. M, and 2.55 and 4 80 p. M, arriv-
ing at Rocky Ridge at 745 and 1925 a M
and 1926 and SEQ p m. Trains west leave
Rocky Ridge daily, except Sundays, at so"
and 10 30 a. m. and 3 30 and 30 p. m, ar
irving at Emmitsburg 900 and ll0O a. H.
and 400 and 720 p. m.
FREDERICK DIV. P. r. r. tDaily
except Sunday )-Trains for Frederick leave
Brucevill at 8 SO, 8 So and 1910 a. m. ana
500 and 6. 20 p. IN. Trains for TaneytoWnI,
Lit,lestown and Columbia leave BrucevlIIc
9.47 n. m. and Al p. m.
r. II. GRISWOLD, f. M HOWELL,
Gcn'l Traffic Mgr Gen'l PassAgt'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-15
Washington Letter.

(FHoM Our REGULAR CoRREsPoNDENT)
Saturday, September 10, 1904.
The city of Washington and the adj
ioining state of Virginia haye been suf'
fering from drought for the past Tort
night, which has parched the fields and
dried M the wells and springs.
- WASHINGTON Correspondence.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-15
additional Locals.
Sion thaf Cough.

Get bottle of Dr. Waters White Pine
Cough Syrup and take it for that cough
tGb Aft Waters Pharmacy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-15
FcZc,:,. ana TIL. Cure.

VI TIT Knowing what it was to suffer, VIII
I GEsE,, give FREE OF CHARGE, to any
afflicted positive cure for Eczema, Salt Rhenm,
krysipclas, Pies and skin diseases Instant Lthe'.
Don't suffer longer " rite + w. WILLIAMS, 800
Manhattan Ave, New York. feb 4 'yr
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-15
Every FARMER

Should read good local weekly news
paper to keep him in touch with the do
ings of his neighbors, the home markets
and town and county news.
The home newspaper is necessity.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-15
|EVERY FARMER

Needs high class agricultural f mily
weekly for information which aids IN
securing the largest possible profit FROM
the farm and gives amusement and in.
structon to every member of the home
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-16
GAME AND FISH LAWS.

OHANGES proposed game and fish that appear
the people monopoly the interest of professional
sporsmen. 1t proposed make the sale of game
illegal but permit its killing True the bag
under the law but exclusive the public
shut We think far and agreeable
public sentiment would be law prohibiting all killing of game
taking Of trout for term Of treating everybody alike
this closed be for the conditions would
limitations the taking of Such
ruped increase of would greatly increase game
animals and give the gun and gunners rest
We know of way which law permitting killing of game
and denying its enjoyment the general public be
popular privileges
dsed country where they exist No doubt something
be said their favor by those who propose the change
should make themselves heard they have augt that
viii bring their aid the public opinion which will be found
sary to pass the law they propose.
It the present law slaughtered
spoiled unused When hunter kills three deer he
permitted do part of the venison may spoil he per-
ed 10 expose and sell in the market would be and
desire that food and denied
" buy It This would not be pot hunting and use OF the meat
We believe the
sufficiently exclusive and that there to be any
change should be to close the season for i've years
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-16
THE MICROBE MANIA.

He State Board Of Health OF Kentucky has passed rule put
ting the plush of railroad under the ban because Of
possibilities mcrobe breeder. Another Eastern author
y has attempted condemn the public telephone fruitful
nesting place for disease germs BARRIERS advertise anseptic
aves habdaher sell medicad hat bands advocate
germess breakfast foods Is the world growing germ mad
Not long ago Professor Alfred Rosenbach noted Berlin
scientist published book Physician Versus Bacteriolog
declared that the mania allowed
things will be radically
changed and for the AS it all of sympahies for the
afflicted put the first of conagion Every OF
instincts of bothery fathy affection bunted by the
fear Of the bacillus Those supposed to be the dis
of harmful disease germs summed paria despite
all bonds of family affection social ties Fear of infection is
dmnng the whole fabric of social intercourse according the
view Of this German doctor
Recently high French official from of the islands
Ocenca turned back from this because he supposed
suffering consumption and held by the Govern
officials that his passage the continent would be
the lives of the people of the United States Again.
OF the railroads of the West has provided special for su
ferer from this malady and in these they ride not ride
the length which
mcrobe mania has warped human judgment and weakened
human sympahes 1t to be hoped that the inevitable reaction
that follow this far swing of the pendulum will be long
deferred.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-16
TAX REFORM.

IT to be hoped that Grange will permit the sub
the Legislature people the late election adopted the
constitution which about 4ooooooo OF
personally from taxation AS the exempted tax VIII ian % u
ssessabe property is highly that reformed system
shall properly distribute the existing and the added burden
proposition entirely from corporations
licenses exemptng them from local taxation and e
png realty personally from State taxation has the merit OF
being long the experimental stage In many OF the larger aa
States has been long practice and the results
justified that neither corporations, State licensees nor
individual owners OF personally ana ieay i t;e
donng 1t takes affecting friction out OF local Pohuc
puts end the annual and OFTEN u
just arragnment o the Board Of Equalization ,
money required by the fixed expenses of the State and the extra
appropriations made by the Legislature In dong tins 1t must oea
corporate county Naturally the
counties much possible put upon
much possible put the counties fhs
causes annual elimination and charges against board of favor
corporations the expense the people Under the system
proposed bv the State Grange money be raised
for support of the government being known the Board of
Equalization will have corporations and State licensees
only much relief and to the ending OF great oe OF Co
change will put local expenditure OF public money and
support such basis that expenditures will
be more economically made and better guardeo Inc
be relied do all the watching nece
w economy in the State government Governor Fadee
has more than once gwen out MS OPINION lal u oou
made unlikely that he will deal with in his an
one has any ak 10 grnd IN the III rIoeSSoi
University the Legislature will ind expert on the whole
subject Of taxation whose statements OF tact and conclusions OF
coming whole time it, and produce solution
friction that affects politics unfavoraby to its morals
il will be amply justified
wealth of all kinds rapidly in
casing simple property have been replaced by
conplextv of the increased by the
multiplication of industries and the development of
The garments frontier conditions misht
should be OF ampe All of these consd
appealed the State Grange representing the rural
population has entered upon reform campaign most
temperate and reasonable Legislature afford
ignore appeal Nor do believe, the cities OF the
maneng their the subject They have
every supporting grange in the discussion
Legislature many 1t promises to
develop talent for the full discussion and conclusion OF such
this The knowledge that such subject be-
avoraby the election of Speaker of the House
appointment OF both branches. When
nothing but small routine
the organization made according their But when
great like this sight the of the organ
izaton s controlled by them.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-16
''MISS COLIINWOOD-ELI-
NOR" HE SAID STEADILY,
"WILL YOU MARRY ME?"

You viii design the schoolhouse - of
logs, you know-select the books and
make out list of the apparatus neces-
sary."
But hold on began Miss Collin
wood, the merriment in her face
changing to sudden dismay.
mo, no." hprriedly, "it is absolutely
necessary. II is the-the examination,
you know-er, to take the place of it,
I mean. have felt worried about the
school books, for I never went to an
American school, you know. I couldn't
refuse, of course, for they are all splen-
did, hardworking people here. and it
would help them. think we win make
a great success of it now"
II hope So" family.
He looked at her keenly.
of course, shall help you all
can" he reassured her. "The first few
days I expect I had better even help
with the teaching. Some of the young
people can speak broken English and
some cannot speak English at all, and
most of them are only half civilized.
But I've been here several years and
understand them and they all like me.
1 think If go to school with you
while and tell them hunting stories.
and perhaps take one of my half-wild
horses there for them to give exhibit
tions on and try to break 1t during
recess it might keep them more tract
able. But suppose we go over to the
Rikshons' now and arrange for your
accommodation"
One week later school commenced
on log benches and a desk under the
trees. Ryland was there with an in
exhaustible store of hunting and ami
NAL stories to bribe the scholars at
tention and with a vicious horse
fastened to one of the trees, which
was to be common property out of
school hours.
For the first few days Ryland was
thoroughly interested in the novel
work and was there when school
opened and remained until it closed
and by the time the novelty began to
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-16
A LAUGHING PLANT.

Travellers from Arabia tell us Of a
plant which grows there called the
laughing plant on account of the pc
culiar property of its seed. If these be
dried, ground to a powder and eaten
the effects arising therefrom are SINH
lar to those produced by the excessive
use Of liquors. The consumer shouts.
laughs and performs wild antics for an
hour. Then exhaustion sets In and he
falls into a deep sleep, from which he
wakens with no recollection of his
strange performances.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-16

A genuine art-feast Is In store for the
lovers and patrons Of the brush, among
whom are many Of our society folk
Matteo Sandona, artist and sculptor,
will be ''at home" In his studio. Larkin
and Union streets. on Saturday after
noon, November 26
A collection of his paintings will be
on view, among which, notably. are two
fine portraits; one Of Miss Gertrude
Jolliffe, the other Of Miss Grace Llewel-
lyn Jones'
The affair, which will be one Of
prominence, by reason Of the MASTER
hand involved. is receiving the marked
approval Of the following personages as
patrons and patronesses: Mrs. Emma
Shafter-Howard, Mrs. McKittrick. Gen
eral Shafter, James d. PheIan, James
w. Byrne.
In the receiving party viii be: Mrs.
Ernest Phillips-Wynne. Mrs. Edward
Pringle, Mrs. Fremont Older, Miss
Frances Jolliffe, Miss Grace Llewellyn
Jones, Miss Anna Holden. From to 6
are the hours.
Miss Caroline Quinan, who has been a
much feted maid, will leave US on No
vember 20. Before reaching her home
in South Africa, Miss Quinan will do
considerable sightseeing through Eu-
rope, upon which tour she will be ac-
companied by Miss Edith Mcdonald
and Miss Hess Pringle Of Santa Rosa.
Miss Bessie Ames will return to town
by Thanksgiving. She has been on an
extended European trip. though she is
at present in Chicago.
Miss Cornelia Campbell Of Sausalito
will entertain Miss Caroline Merry of
Central America next Tuesday at tea
A five-hundred party will be given on
Thursday afternoon by Mrs. N. P. Cole
to the young ladies of Irving Institute.
Twenty or more of the pretty maids
Will be in the receiving party, the af-
fair to be held in Utopia Hall.
Yesterday was a favored day for
luncheons, charming one being given
by Mrs. G. Frederick Kohl for Miss
Anita Harvey.
Pink was again in aseendency for
the decorations, and this, too. is the
prevailing shade for table affairs.
Those who enjoyed with Miss Har-
vey the hospitality of Mrs. Kohl were:
Miss Helen de Young, Miss Sallie
Maynard, Miss Marjorie Josselyn.
Miss Margaret Hyde-Smith, Miss
Christine Pomeroy, Miss Maud
Bourn, Miss Emily Wilson, Miss
Charlotte Wilson. Miss Elena Robin
son. Miss Margaret NewhaII and Miss
Helen Cheesebrough.
Miss Lille Refs and Henry
Thompson HUE, who are to be mar
ried on Saturday, were the guests Of
honor at a dinner given by Mr.. and
Mrs. I. Lowenberg at the Palace, Ho-
tel last evening.
Covers were laid for fourteen. and
the decorations were of pink carna-
tions.
Besides Miss Refs and Mr.. Huie
there were Miss Jewett. Miss Adele
Martel, Miss Charlotte Hughes, MISC
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-16
CURES ST. vITUS DANCE

There is rejoicing in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Allen Paul Of Houston and
effected in the case of Katie Paul, who
had been afflicted with st. Vitus dance.
The child was taken to Galveston and
was required to take one bath a day in
the gulf, being wheeled into the water
in her chair. against her will.
At the end of a month Of daily surf
bathing she was brought back to her
home completely well.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-16
Old Forks.

A London jeweler has made a collec-
ton of ancient forks used in England.
which show some little known facts
about the table manners Of a few CEN
turies ago. The forks, which are of solid
silver. date from the sixteenth century.
In many cases the designs in all this
time have scarcely varied in any detail
and the forks look like those which
might be bought to-day. The old forks
were a great luxury in their time and
were only used by the aristocracy.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-16
SANCTUARY.

My mother takes me In her bed
When I'm afraid at night,
And holds me in her nice, safe arms
All warm and snug and tight;
And says there's not single thing
For little boys to fear,
In day or night, because there's God
Who's always very near
know he is but then. somehow
When it's so dark, do
Just love to hold my mothers hand,
And hug and kiss her, too.
-Harper's Magazine.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-16
Telegraph Plant.

A peculiar East Indian tick trefoil,
which is species of desmodium. gets
its name from queer electric disturb
ance travelling as current Of action
among Its leaves. Each leaf consists of
large terminal leaflet and two smaller
lateral ones. These latter rise and fall
spontaneously like the arms of a sema-
phore. taking about three and a half
minutes for each complete revolution.
1t may be easily cultivated In conserva-
tories.