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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13
A Rober, Louis s,evspson's PRAYER.

Lord. behold our family here assem-.
blcd We thank Thee for this place III
which we dwell; for the love that
untcS us, for the peace accorded us
this day, for the hope with which we
expect the morrow; for the health, the
work. the food and the bright skies,
that make our lives delightful; for our
friends in I'LL parts of the earth, and
our friendly helpers in this foreign isle.
Let peace abound in our small COM
pany. Purge out of every heart the
lurking grudge. Give us grace and
strength to forbcar and to p2rSnycrc.
Offenders give us the grace to accept
and to forgive. Forgetful ourselves,
help us to bear chccrfully the forget
fulneSS of others. Give us courage and
gaiety and the quiet mind. Spare to
us our friends, soften us to our enc
mics. Bless us, il it may be. in all our
innocent cndeavors. If it may not,
give us the strength to encounter that
which is to come, that we be brave In
peril constant in tribulationS, temper
ate in wrath, and in all changes of for
tune and down to the gates of death,
loyal and loving one to another. Az
the clay to the potter, us the windmill
to the wind. rs children of their sire.
we besecch of Thee this help and
mercy for Christ's sake. - From the
Works of Stevenson.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13
WANTED TO SLEEP.
Curious That IL Tired Preacher Should
Have Such Desire.

n minister speaks of the curious CT
feet of Grapp-NutS food on him ana
how it has relieved him.
"You viii doubtless understand how
the suffering with indigestion with
which | used to be troubled made my
work an almost uncomfortable burden.
and why it was that after my Sabbath
duties had been performed, sleep was
stranger to my pillow till nearly day
light.
81 had to be very careful as to what
ate, and even with all my care eN'
p2rlcnccd poignant physical distress
after meals, and my food never SAILS
fled ne.
"Six months have elapsed since | be-
gan to use Grapr-Nuts food, and the
benefits have derived from it arc very
definite. | no longer suffer from mas
gcStion, and | began to improve from
the time Grapc-Nuts appeared on our
table. | find that by eating dish oil
it after my Sabbath work is done (and
| always do so now my nerves are
uuicted and rest and refreshing sleep
are insured me. feel that could not
possibly do without Grapc-Nuts FOOD
now that know its value. 1T is inVa-
rlably on our tablc--we feel that we
need it to complete the mcal-and our
children will eat Grape-Nuts when
they cannot be persuaded to touch any
thing else" Name given by Postum
Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
There's a reason.
Read the famous little book, "Ihe
Road to Wcllvillc," IN each pkg.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13
Rack for His Umbrella.

Joseph NJ. Stoddart, whose acquaint-
once among authors and artists eX-
tnrds over two hemispheres and half
a century of activity, tells this story
of a meeting with Edgar Saltus. novel
list and wit. in London few months
ago, Il had just arrived in London
from Liverpool, and was hurrying
down Flee. street. when | came face
to face with Saltus," said Mr.. Stodart.
"Jo drawled an inquiry as to where
7 was hurrying from, and | remarked
that | was just over from New York.
And lin just going back re.
Joined Saltus. I forgot my umDrel'
la.'"--New York Times
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13
wantcd Eishbals Of Live Fish.

At boarding house whore | was
staving the landlady was noted ior
her excellent fishballs, which she made
every Sunday morning, says writer
in the Boston Herald. The guests on
one special morning were praislnG
them profuscly, especially an elderly
lady. Sitting next to her was young
man who remarked:
The only trouble with flshballs is
they are made of dead fish.
Dead fish," cried the Mortified ell
derby lady; II shall never eat another
as long as | live"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13

trouble. 1t seemed to settle in my kid
neys. Doan's Kidney Pills rooted it
out. 1t is several months since used
them, and up to date there has been no
recurrence Of the trouble"
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by all
dealers price 30 cents per box. Eos
ter-Milburn Co., Buffalo n. Y.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13

NltlUcy flllSrellcv(
and cure it.
Ii. Il. McCarver,
of POI Cherry ST.,
Portland, Ore, in
spcctor of freight
for the Trans-Con-
tincntal Co., says:
81 used Doan'S Kid
ney Pills for back
ache and other
symptoms Of kid
hey trouble which
had annoyed me for
months. | think n
cold was RESPONSE
bio for tho whole
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13
a Crocodile Superstition.

The superstition that deaths by
crocodile are the inevitable result i'm.
mediately after a curtain has been
washed in the river has been constant
ly confirmed.
A curious note upon this supersti.
ton appears in the monthly report of
w. B. Smith, district officer at Tim
bang Batu, North Borneo. He says:
1.-TWO crocodile fatalities have been
reported, and there have been several
narrow escapes. Toward the end of
December the enlightened authorities
at Pangkalan Bandau sent up an aged
Chinaman to Timbang Batu under ar
rest for having washed his mosquito
net in the river. A woman was taken
in the same place by a crocodile a few
hours later, coincidence which great
ly enhanced his guilt while adding,
| am afraid, fresh authority to the SUI
,erstition. NORTH Borneo Herald.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13

Especially for old, chronic cases take
Botanic Blood Balm. 1t gives healthy
blood supply to the affected parts, heals all
the sores, eruption scabs, scales; stops the
awful itching and burning OF eczema, swell
ings, suppurating watery sores, etc' Drug
sottles 81. OO, express prepaid. sample free
and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co., At
Ianta. Gin. Describe trouble and Tree meol'
cal advice sent IN sealed letter
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13
-Four Facts For
Sick Women
TO ConSidez
lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Has an UnequaKed Reco,d Of Cures
Mrs. Pinkham's Advice Is Conf'de"-
tiaL Free, and always Helpful

FIRsT.-That almost every operation
IN our hospitals performed upon women
becomes necessary through neglect OF
such symptoms as backache, irregular
and painful menstruation, leucorrhna,
displacements OF the uterus, pain IN
the side, burning sensation in the stom-
ach bearing-down pains, nervousness
dizziness ami sleeplcssness.
SECOND. The medicine that holds
the record for the largest number OF
absolute cures of female ills is Lydia
T.. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
II regulates, strengthens and cures
diseases of the female organism as
nothing else can.
For thirty years it has been helping
women to be strong, curing backache,
nervousness, kidney troubles, all utter
inc and ovarian inflammation, weak
ness and displacements, regulating
menstruntion perfectly and ovcrcom.
inc its pains. 1t has also proved itself
invaluable in preparing for childbirth
and the change OF life.
THrRD.-The great volume OF unso-
licited and grateful testimonials on file
at the Pinltham Laboratory at Lynn,
Mass, many of which arc from tlme 10
time published by permission, give alb
solute evidence of the value of Lydia
+. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
Mrs. Pinkham's advice.
FOURTH. Every ailing woman in the
United States is asked to accept the
following invitation. 1t is free, will
bring you health and may save your
life,
Mrs. Pinkham's Standing Invitation
to Women Women suffering from any
form of female weakness are invited to
promptly communicate with Mrs Pink
ham, at Lynn, Mass. All letters are
received, opened, read and answered
by women only. From symptoms given
your trouble may be located and the
quickest and surcst way of recovery
advised. Out of the vast volume OF ex-
perience in treating female ills Mrs
Pinkham probably hns the very knowl-
edge that will help your case. Surely
any woman, rich or poor, is very foolish
if she does not take advantage OF this
generous offer of assistance.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13
Luminous Shrimps.

Luminous shrimps have been dscov.
cred by the Prince of Monaco in the
course of his deep sea fishing in the
Mediterranean. They live at depth
of LOO to 1000 fathoms and arc
studded with small phosphorescent
spots, which light their way through
the gloomy depths.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13
Quick Money In a Trade

A SIMPLE of frenzied farming up in
ArCostock is reported from Fort Fair
field, where man recently bought a
farm for $4,000 and few days later
sold it back to the former owner for
$500.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13
Cat Cluno Iona to Tree.

A cat which had been driven into a
shade tree by the dogs at Nashua,
N. H., was rescued the other day after
it had remained in this position for
three whole days.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13
New York Lady Proves That Every Wo-
man Mny Have II by Using
Cuticura Soap.

Mrs Il. Reichenbcrg, wife Of the we'll,
known jcwcler, of JAG Fulton St, New
York, says: II had friend who was just
IL proud of her complexion, When asked
what gave her such a brilliant aud love
" complexion, she replied, "A healthy
woman can be- sure of fine skin il she
will do as do, Use plenty If Cuticura
Soap and water She insisted that ] iol-
low her example, which dld with speedy
conviction. find that tuticua Soap
keeps the skin soft. white and clear, and
prevents redncss and roughness"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13
CONSTANT ACHING.

Back aches all the time. Spells your
appetite, wcarics the body, worries the
mind. Kidneys cause it all and Doan's
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13

1t is the only cure for swollen, Smartinr,
Tired, Aching, Hot, Sweating Feet, Corns AMI
Bunions. Ask for Aliens Foot Ease, apowlet
to be shaken into the Shoes. CuroS while yOl
walk. At all Druggists and Shoe Stores. 25,.
Don't accept any substitute. sample sent
FREE. Address Allen 5. Olmsted, IeRoy, MY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13

Walter Rothschiid has zebra which he
has broken to harness.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13

TITSp"rmarHutly rurrl. offs ornerTous>
ness after first days uso of DR.. kInr'S Great
NervcHestorcr, s2traI bottlcanl trratts"irce
DR.. Il. II. KLINE, Ltd. 1871 Arch ST., phila., Pa.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13

The trlcoor of France dates from the
revolution Of 1850.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13

Piso's euro cannot DO too highly spoken },
psa cough cure.-J. W. OBRIES, VIZ Thirl
Avenue, n, Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. q, 1901
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13
A LOVELY COMPLEXION

The oldest t!ar IN existence IL that ii
Denmark
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13
Use Aliens Foot-Icass.

The flag OF Austrla-llungary was adopt.
ed March g. 1860.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13

The German Government operates 1920
telephone stations.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13

In 1870 Eosland had 1921 schools and
l35 prisons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-14
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.

The State of Alabama, Jefferson county,
 Probate court, December 20. 1904
 This day came Thomas Bradley and fled his application In writing praying for sale of certain lands therein de- scribed for the purpose of the distribu- tion of the proceeds arising therefrom among the several joint owners thereof. and alleging further that the following joint owners are non-residents of this state, to-wit: George Burton Crow, a minor of the age of four years, residing with his father H. B. Crow at Ripley, w. Va; Helen Bishop Normecutt, mil nor 6 years of age, and Amy Lois Norme- cutt a minor 1T years of age, both of whom reside with A. S. Bishop, their uncle and guardian at No. 5S12 Bartlett street, Pittsburg, Pa. and John 8. Storrs. residing at Cincinnati, O.
 It is ordered that the 31st day of January. 1905, be set as day for hear ing the said application and the testi- mony to be submitted in support of said application and the testimony to be sub nitted in support of the same. It is fur ther ordered that notice of the filing of said application and of the day set for hearing the same be given by publication once a week for three consecutive weeks in The Age-Herald, a newspaper publish ed in this county, notifying all parties t> appear and contest said application If they think proper so to do.
 SAMUEL E. GREENE, 12-31-3t-sat. Judge of Probate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-14
Cassini Talks 1t Over.

Washington. January Recount Cassini the Russian ambassador, called at the state department to talk with Secretary Hay respecting the formal and general protest made by Russia against alleged violations of neutrality by China during the present war. The ambassador had been informed by h.s government by cable that the full text of the Russian circular note or protest was now on its way to him, and he was instructed to submit 1t to Secretary Hay on receipt.
 Upon the first announcement of Rus sia's intention to file this protest it was apprehended here that 1t might be the forerunner of some positive action on the part of Russia which would vitlate the agreement entered into between the belligerents at the outbreak of war to restrict hostilities to q certain well de- fined area, which undertaking was eff fected through the United States govern ment with the hearty cooperation of the powers and China. Now, however, the belief obtains that the action of Russia in dispatching this note to the powers is intended not to indicate imme- diate action toward obliging China to remedy the matters complained of at present, but rather have on file a record of grievance against the Chinese gov ernment which can be brought up for consideration at the conclusion of hostll- ities and during the negotiations which will effect a permanent settlement of tho eastern question:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-14

 Peoples Savings Bank and Trust con- pany, as to my honesty for my contracts. Fully three-fourths of my patients havs. been treated by some one else before call, ing on me to be cured. Why not come as koon as affiicted7 You will save money. distressing pain and valuable time: be- sides, there Is satisfaction in knowing that the very best treatment is being given you by an honest. competent phy- sician. I have treated private troubles las a speciality in the city of Birminghs-i ll4la.. since August 8. 1ss7 cure syphilis ,ronorrhoea, gleet. stricture lost manhood. ,etc. I cure many patients by mail treat- imeut Write for.prices and terms [ I do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fail to be cured by such methods. give me call and get we'll
 1 My offices are tho most private and ouiet in the city. tenth story of the new First National Bank building. corner of Second avenue and Twentieth street Rooms 10os and 1o07 Take one of the finS elevators to tenth floor. Office hours: s:3o a. m. to 6:W D - l Sunday, 10 a. m. to H u.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-14
TRUCK FARMERS
 ARE GETTING BUSY
OUTLOOK IS BRIGHT FOR CUBA THIS YEAR-ONlONS HAVE AL READY MADE A GOOD START THERE.

Cuba, January 13-(Special) )-Three residences within a stones throw of each other are nearing completion In West End, and 1t seems that the building boom which started several months ago is lasting.
 The Cuba Brick and Pottery company will at once remodel and enlarge their plant, which is already doing a fine busi- ness.
 The Crate and Basket factory has add ed several new machines and promises to do better business than they have ever done before.
 The truck farmers have already begun work. Onions have made a good start and will be on the market before the all- cotton farmer gets the lines strengthened over old Beck"
 About 5000 peach trees were recently shipped here, and so we will increase the amount of fruit shipped from this point which now is confined to that grown by just few farmers. Cuba enters the new year with one ad- ditional merchant MT. M. r. May, haY- ing begun business on Second avenue.
 Mrs. Fanny Belsher of East Lake has returned home after a ten-days' visit to her mother here.
 MT. J. B. Pond of Colorado, Tex, and Mir R. l.. McInnis of Dallas are visiting friends and relatives here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-14
CATTLETHREATENED
 BY THE HIGH WATER
MORE RAIN HAS FALLEN IN WEST ALABAMA DURING PAST WEEK
 THAN FOR MANY YEARS AT
 SAME SEASON.

Eutaw, January 13.-(Special.)-M. H. Murphy of Greensboro, who owns sOO0- acre cattle ranch eleven miles from this place, is very much alarmed over the river situation. A telephone message from Tuscaloosa says that the river will reach the fifty-foot mark. This will flood the swamp pasture, where 1200 of MT. Murphy's stock is winterng, and should an overflow occur here before the cattle are moved, there would be no char~e to save them.
 Fifty negroes began work this morn- ing rounding up the cattle, and it Is ex- pected two days will be consumed before all can be moved. It will take the high water two and one-half days to come from Tuscaloosa here.
 The cattle average $50 in value
 Since Sunday the rain has been steady, with occasional heavy showers. It has been stated that more rain has fallen dur ing the past week than has been known before March in any winter Tn thirty years.
 Elem Cross had several bales of cotton stored under a shed near a creek. Yes terday morning he missed the cotton and found that it had been washed several hundred yards down the stream. All of the bales were recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-14
WEDDING AT UNIoNTOWN.
Miss Mary Kelley and Thos. E. o'Sul- lvan Were United in Marriage.

| Uniontown, January l3-(Special)-At the home of MT. and Mrs. Will Medley on Wednesday evening occurred the we'd ding of their sister. Miss Mary Kelley, and MT. Thomas E. O'Sullivan. Rev B.. , E. Brown, rector of the Church of the Holy Cross, performed the ceremony. The bride entered on the arm of the groom and was lovely in gown of white silk lace and carried an armful of lilies of the valley.
 The bridesmaids, little Misses Ethlyn O'Sullivan and Elizabeth McMillan, were daintily gowned in white Paris muslin. Master James Neely was ring-bearer. The double parlors were beautifully adorned in palms and white carnations. The ceremony was performed beneath a large bell of chrysanthemums.
 A reception followed the ceremony.
 The bride, although she has lived but a short while here has endeared herself to many, who wish her much happiness in the lot she has chosen. The groom is young man of sterling business quail ties and is a trusted employe of the White Mercantile Company of this city.
 One of the most enjoyable social events of the season was the New Year ball given by the young ladies of this city to their gentleman friends on Friday even ing The german was led by MT. James G. Adler and Miss Violet Marx and about thirty couples joined in the grand march. These affairs, given annually by the young ladies, are always looked forward to with genuine pleasure. Not one of their former affairs has been more highly enjoyed.
 Mrs. A. c. Davidson entertained quite a large number of her friends on Wednes- day afternoon at cards. Six-hand euchre was played at nine tables. Miss Rae Christian won the young ladies prize. Mrs. James B. Chambers the married ladies prize. and Mrs. L. A. Morgan the lone hand prize. After the games deiici- ous refreshments were served. The out of-town guests were Mesdames S. R. Better, J. D. Smith and A. L. Bennett, of Townsdale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-14
CLAIMS CHINA IS
 ACTING UNF AIRLY Russia Files Protest Against
 Neutra' ity Violations
1T WILL BE USED LATER
Grievance to Be Brought Up 1sainst Chinese Government When Hostili- ties Are Concluded and Final
 Settlement Is Made.

Paris, January 1S.-The Associated Press learns authoritatively that Rus sias' note addressed to the powers rela- tive to China s breaking neutrality gives what Russia claims to be absolutely proof of Chinese breaches. The thres main complaints are:
 1. That the Islands of Miaotao in the Straits of Pc Chi Ii opposite Port AS thur have been constantly used by the Japanese without Chinese interference as a strategical base and harbor for Jap anese torpedo beats.
 ?. That the Chinese army on the bor- der has accepted the command of Jap anese officers.
 3. That Chinese firms have been con- stantly working in behalf of the Jap anese supplying them with provisions military accoutrements and general war stores.
 The note lengthily sets forth the de- tails and complains that China has not gwen satisfactory explanation of the breaches of neutrality and that there lore Russia advises the powers that she intends to use complete liberty of action In regard to future abuse of neutrality
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-14
PROJECTING NEW LINE.
Party Representing Northern Capital
 lsts ST ends Week In Florence.

Florence. January 1a.-(speciaI)-Re ports of the progress of the Mobile X Northern railroad, the survey of which has been made from Florence to Mobile, are most satisfactory. A party composed of J. c. Markin, l.. A. May. F. T. Terry, L. s. Mallory and W. H. Cohegan of New York, representing Northern capitalists, are in Florence this week on business connected with the road. The new road if it follows the survey already made, will pass through some of the best agri- cultural and mineral sections of the State. It will traverse the coal sections of Jeffersoon and Tuscaloosa counties, the Blocton coal fields and pass through the cotton sections of several of the black belt counties.
 Florence will be the northern terminus, but rumor has it that the road will probably be extended later to connect with some of the great trunk lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-14
ECCENTRIC BURGLAR
 CAUSES MUCH TALK
HE GOES TO SLEEP ON A COUCH IN A DENTAL OFFICE AND EATS A HEARTY SUPPER AT THE HOUSE NEXT NIGHT.

Columbus, January 3-(Special.)-Th eccentric burglar who, after rining two dental offices in the Third National bank building Wednesday night. spent the re- mainder of the night comfortably reclin- ing on lounge in Dr. A. A, Williams office until the opening of the office early in the morning by the negro worn- an who cleans 1t caused his nasty exit, has been again heard from.
 Last night he entered the residence of the Misses Mcdaniel on Second avenue and, seating himself at the supper table In the dining room, proceeded to eat a hearty meal. He did not steal single article, but instead dropped on the floor an $S dental instrument he had stolen from the office of Dr. J. w. Pierce the night before Going out near the union depot he climbed a ten-foot fence, broke Into the East End pharmacy by prying open the back door. and stole a few dollars in money and a few knives and razors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-14
Tuscaloosa Couple Married.

Daniel and Miss Beatrice Brooks were quietly married yesterday afternoon at the residence of the brides parents at Taylorsville, a few miles south of here. The ceremony was performed at half past o'clock by the Rev. s. R. Emer- son of Northport and was witnessed by only few intimate friends. Immediately after the ceremony the young couple came to Tuscaloosa, where the groom is the esteemed superintendent of the Tus- caloosa Waterworks company. The bride is the attractive daughter of Mark Brooks. one of Tuscaloosa county's most highly esteemed citizens.