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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-03-08
CHAPTER X.
RECORD OF A WASTED LIFE:

RECORD OF WASTED LIFE:
ROGER TRUEMAN, HIS HISTORY; WRIT
TEN WITH HIS OWN HAND, A. D. 1871.
November 12.-All men being at all
times like to die, the robust no less
than the sick, 1t falleth out that but
few men are troubled by contempla-
ton of that circumstance; and indeed
l have ever noted, but more particu-
larly such as hold by the Mohamme-
dan faith, that the inevitable is gener-
ally accepted with stoicism or indiGer-
ence, and that death by natural pro-
gression hath no terrors at oil. That
such Is my own case this present writ
Ing shall testify. He who hath ex-
ceeded the span of life allotted to man
by the Psalmist; he who for many
years hath lived among strange peo.
pie In q strange land; he who, having
become a recluse, perceiveth now his
physical and mental powers to grow
feebler day by day; who, hoping for
nothing, feareth naught. is not tempted
to lie. He who lies, lieth for his ad-
vantage, or for what he conceiveth to
be SUCH To this dictum l will admit
no eXception-and I have had large
acquaintance of men of divers nations
and qualities, so speak knowingly.
And for what purpose should record
of myself that which is untrue, seeing
that my earthly course Is so nearly
outrun; that certainly this record will
go unread of any until after l am in
my grave. and may perhaps moulder
to dust ere other eyes than mine shall
look upon It? Should in such circum.
stances Willingly chronicle the thing
which is false, then Of all lies lied by
lying man from the first man TO the
latest born on earth, this record would
be the farthest removed from truth;
Its gross impertinence would at once
astOund and appall, and the Master
Liar would pause among his angels
aghast at being eclipsed by his lieu
tenant. write only to assist my mind
in reviewing past experiences and not
t, convince any man Of any matter,
my business with men being past, and
there remaining nothing for me to
gain or lose by them.
To be continued
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tho pOrtm0nteau In 0ccOruance WIN
her own repeated injunctions, went
into a violent passion, and declared
that she never had and never would
allow a servant to answer her. When
at last the flask was obtained the old
lady at once applied 1t to her lips, the
odor Of brandy pervaded the carriage,
and her rubicund features relaxed
into smile.
1t was not long before the old lady
exhibited symptoms of an intention to
open a conversation with me. but l
checkmated her by taking from the
Gladstone bag which had occasioned
this iutter a thick folio volume OF
manuscript-the book had found IN
the copper box when I was getting out
the Holdenhurst deeds for uncle Sam.
had brought this book with me to
London, intending to carefully exam
Inc 1t and read SO much Of 1t as was
English during my stay In my uncle's
house. But II l could find no conVe-
nient opportunity to do so at Holden
hurst while uncle Sam and aunt Ger
trude were there 1t Is certain could
not In London, with Miss Marsh IN
the same house engrossing all my at'
teutIon. and the book had not only
been in my possession for nearly a
fortnight without being opened, but
had narrowly escaped being lost. Set
tling myself comfortably in a corner
of the carriage l determined to study
the volume until arrived in Bury st.
Edmunds, ana thus keep off any ad-
vances the tyrannlcal old lady might
make toward a conversation, and di-
vert my thoughts from my affairs.
The manuscript was still very damp,
and great care was necessary In sep
arating the leaves without tearing
them. 1t appeared to be nothing more
than the commonplace book Of my an
cestor Roger Trueman Uor so he and
others Of his period wrote our family
name). The handwriting was large
and distinct, but the letters, though
uniform. were quaint and peculiar
they npproximated more nearly to
modern than ancient forms. A large
number of pages were devoted to rec
ords of chemical experiments, with
notes of the results, and here and there
n few lines in some Eastern language
of which I was ignorant even Of the
name, though l guessed 1t was Turk
ish, from the writer having lived in
Turkey. I examined each page in reg
ular succession. and found that they
were all of similar character, until l
had exhausted about 200 pages, or
nearly third Of the book. The pages
We're now filled with close writing.
unbroken by paragraphs, and the
headline, "Record of Wasted Life:
Roger Trueman, his history; written
with his own hand, A. d., 1911" alb
sOrbed my attention, and l became OBJ
livious Of the voluble tongue Of the
old lady lecturing her maid, and, how
ever uninteresting 1t may be to other
readers, read with absorbing interest
what copy In the three following
chapters.
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There are no manufactures in the
country. Each home is factory and
every member Of the family a hand,
says the Pilgrim.
Shoes are made from goatskins.
The long stockings, worn over these
in wading through the snow, are KNIT
ted by the women and children, and
even the beautiful broadcloth comes
smooth and perfect from the hand
loom found in every house.
The sweet simplicity of their ma
tional costume does away with the
necessity of fashion books. Young
girls who are about to be married
need take no thought as to where
withal shall they be clothed When
they array themselves in the wedding
garments of their ancestor, two or
three generations remote, they are
perfectly up-to-date in the matter OF
attire.
This simple life is conducive to a
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FOur CAPTAIN LnwtOng.

1t is an odd fact that there are now
four Captain Lawtons in the United
States regular army-all young men,
not one of whom is related to the late
General Henry w. Lawton, who made
the name -illustrious in Cuba and the
Philippines. One Of these, Captain
Louis B. Lawton, Is to be retired for
desperate wounds received in China,
where he distinguished himself not
only for extraordinary heroism, but
for sagacious action in a dangerous
situation. After an exceptionally bril-,
liant service he must now give up his
chosen career. because Of those hon
orable wounds. In any other country
extraordinary honors would await
such q man.--Clevelnnd Leader.
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What We Can DO.

God has not given us vast learning
to solve all the problems, or unfailing
wisdom to direct all the wanderings
OF our brothers lives; but He has given
to every one of us the power to be
spiritual and by our spirituality to
lift and enlarge and enlighten the
lives we touch.-Phillips Brooks.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-03-08

Paving experiments are to be made
in Havana with vitrified bricks, gran.
lite squares and sandstone blocks.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11
EASTER AT DOVER
Special couespondenco OF Every EVENING.

Special Corespondenoe OF Evory Evening.
Dover, April 1l.-Al the churches
of Dover are making special prcplra-
tions for the observance of Easter Sun
day. At Holy Cross Catholic Church,
Easter lilies, palms, hyacinths and
tulips will be used in the decorations.
Services will begin with high mass at
IL o'clock. a musical programme
will be rendered. after which Father
Maldron will preach an Easter sermon.
taking as his subject. "Christ is
Risen. 80
The Easter music of the morning
will be repeated at the evening service
at I30 O'Clock and Father Maldron
will preach ON Christ at the romh. 80
I'm the afternoon % children's service
will be held, and the children of the
parish will be given baskets Of Faster
eggs.
At Wesley M. r. Church. the chorus
choir viii render special selections at
the morning service and DR. Barratt,
the pastor, will preach q sermon on
"rhe Power of the Resurrection. 80
The Epworth League, at 6.41 D. m. .
Will he led boy Miss Helen Harper
who has arranged % special musical
programme. At 80 O'Clock DR..
Shoomkoh, Bulgarian who formerly
lived in Macedonia. will deliver AN
address on Macedonia, the Buffet of
Europe and Buiwark of Christianity -
At the other churches special Easter
sermons viii ho preached and the dec
orations will be elaborate.
a spring tournament at shooting
will take place here on the Dover Gun
| Club grounds Thursday, April 18Th,
/ whom three world famous marksmen.
[ will be the guests Of the local clul
and will give exhibitions in shooting
both 10y gun and revolver. They arr
/ W. r.. Crosby Of O'Fallon, IN.
1 Adolph Topperwein of Texas and J..
/ Howell Hawkins of Baltimore. Nd
There viii also be 10 sweepstakes
/ events at 10 targets each, wing shoot.
ing Crosby holds all the champion
ship trophies for target shooting ex
/ cept one
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11
PROGRESS MADE IN 80 YEARS
Drugr'.s n. Il. Danfor'h say. one of the

Druggist N. u. Danforih Says One OF the
Most Noted Examples Is in Medicine.
"Whra electricity has surplanted the old
fashioned tallow candle for lighting pur-
poses, almost turning night into day /;
while it has opened up our great country
by q network of electric railways; while all
kinds of machinery have been invented to
do the work of hosts of people, We have just
as noted an example In the field OF medi-
cine, ~ said MIR. n. b. Daniorth.
Fifty years ago every one knew OF the
latent medicinal properties contained in
cod liver oil physicians everywhere pre-
scrihed ID but thousands could not take It
on account of the oil and grease which
enveloped tho curative, strengthening prop
critics it contained and Ia many cases where
they could take 10 10 would upset the
stomach so IL could do no good.
Now an this is changed, continued
Mr.. Daniorth. Science has shown us a
way to separate the curative medicinal ele-
ments which exist ia the Gods liver from
the oil or useless part and given Us NinoL
To contains every one of these medicinl ele-
ments, actually taken from fresh Gods
livers but without a drop Of oil OF grease
to nausaate and upset the stomach and
rotard It's work. Ninol contains no Hicken-
ing drugs, everything in 1t Is printed on
every bottle.
I've have never sold in our store a medi-
cine equal to Ninol to give strength and
renewed vitality TO the aged, bcild up the
rundown, tired and debilitated make the
weak strong, cure chronic coughs, colds
and build up the convalescen..
10 Is because we know so well the medi
cinal puwor OF this new cod liver OIL
preparation that we freely ofier to return
give satisfaction. n. B. Danforth, Drug
rief.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11
OFFICIAL AOIlON

Councilman noCanerty, on Behalf Of
Council and the League of American Nn-
nloipaitities, Sends u Letter TO President
itouseveit Heiativo 20 Naming the New
Intiioshir.
BY virtue of authority vested in him
by City Council and also by the
other officers of the League Of American
Municipalities, City Councilman
Joseph k-McCailerty, who is an officer
of the league, today sent letter TO
President Roosevelt. asking him usn 90
his influence TO have the proposed
new battleship named Delaware. Fol
lowing is a copy Of the letter:
To Che Honorable Theodore Roosevelt,
President of the United States and
Commander-in-Chief of the Army
and Navy.
Dear Sir
As am officer of the League of
American municipalities, I most re-
spectfully recommend To- your favorable
consideration, the request Of the State
ol Delaware to have the new battle
ships which ship, believe, will he the
pride of our Navy named for her.
feel that the State Of Delaware is
deserving OF this honor in view Of the
numerous and very prominent connec-
/ lions which her people have had with
the affairs Of our government, both
in time of peace and of war, since the
/ days of the American Revolution,
/ when Delaware's men came forward
/ as the first to sign the Constitution anC
/ thus assisted to great extent in tn,
very foundation of this great republic
Since that time history tells Of tn,
many battles fought by Delawareans
both ON land and on sea, in theil
Efforts to assist in maintaining the
/ government which their forefathor
had struggled so valiantly to establish
/ could quote numerous particula
instances and illustrations OF tn
loyalty and fidelity Of Delaware an,
her people, but suffice it to say, Mr.
President, that when a State send
more soldiers TO the battle-fields, il
proportion TO her population, TO strug
gle for the welfare of this country than
any other State in the Union, tina
State is deserving, at least, of The
honor of having her name carried upoi
the sens by battleship of this gran'
republic.
Being we'll aware of your desire &
do justice to all and also of your fam
iliarity with Delaware's standing j
the history Of this nation, and feelin
confident that you will endeavor {
place honor where honor is due, ] ex
tend my most sincere thanks for you
consideration Of this matter.
/ am,
Very respectfully,
Joseph E. McCaiferty.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11
KINDNESS APPRECIATED.

Chairman Cause Of the Fourth Regiment
Committee Sends Letters OF Thanks 70
Those Who Contributed TO tho Success OF
the Flag Presentation.
On behalf of the committee of the
Fourth Delaware Regimental Associa-
tion, and also the survivors of the
Fourth Delaware Regiment, Harlan
Cause, chairman of the committee, has
sent letter to the Wilmington Club,
thanking the members for the part
they took in entertaining Major Gen
eral Frederick ID. Grant, and party
from New York. who came here to
take part in the exercises in the pres
entation of national flag to the
Fourth Delaware Regimental Associa-
tion, also for their kindness in invit-
ing the committee to accompany the
guests.
A letter has also been sent to DR.. f.
G. Shortlidge, president of the Board
of Public Education, thanking him
for his co-operation, and also the
members Of the Board Of Education,
for the use of the auditorium of the
High School Mr.. Cause gives recog-
milton to the able manner in which
Superintendent George W. Twitmyer
presided at the meeting.
A letter was sent TO Col. Benjamin
Nields, president of the Wilmington
Country Club, thanking the members
of the club for the cooperation ten
dered the committee in properly re-
ceiving and entertaining Gen. Grant,
and party; also the gentlemen who
offered to provide automobiles TO con
vey the party from the railroad station
to the Country Club.
Prof. A. III. Berlin, principal Of the
High School, has received letter
thanking him and the members Of the
orchestra. the teachers and scholars OF
the school for the delightful music
furnished, and also to thank those
who dncnrnfed the auditorium.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11
II EGIsTER's ORDER.
Ii. OFFlCE OF TIE REGISTER OF WILLS.

New castle County, Del, April ith, 1906. !
Upon the application oi Mary g. houK, Ad-
ministratriX Of bcarg h. houk, late OF Jhris-
uana hundred. In said county, deceased, Il Is
ordered ana directed by the Register Of Wills
that the AdministratriX Aforesaid give notice
OF granting OF Letters Of Administra-
lion upon the estate OF the deceased, with
the date OF granting thereof by caus-
days from the date OF such Letters IN SIX Of The
most public places OF the county of New Castle,
requiring all persons having demands against
the estate TO present the same, OF bide by act
of Assembly In such case made and provided.
and also cause the same 10 be inserted within
the same period IN the Every Evening, news
paper published in Wilmington, Del. and to be
continued therein three weeks (e. d. j
Given under the band and seal OF once
OF the Register of Wills aforesaid, a. VII
IN. q mingtOn. in New Castle county Aforesaid,
the day and year above written.
FREDERICK K BACH, Register Of Wills.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11
BODY FOUND IN THE RIVER

The crew of the tugboat Fred Jansen
yesterday afternoon picked up the body
of q colored man floating in the Della
ware River Off the Philadelphia and
Reading railway pier The body was
towed to the Pusey g. Jones Co. S
wharf in this city and turned over 10
Coroner purks. The body was that
of a middle aged man and had been
i'm the water sometime. There we're no
marks OF violence and nothing was
found in the pockets To give an idea
as to the mans identity. Owing to
the condition of the body Coroner
Purks had it removed to Farnhurst
for interment.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11
Zoo BENEFIT.

As soon as the date has been decided
upon for the benefit eoncert for the Zoo,
the st. Paul's Choir and Dramatic As
sociation will begin rehearsals for the
daughter of Erin. which will be the
attraction. An excellent musical pro
gumme also will be given. II is the
desire of the managers of the Zoo to hold
the entertainment on April 9th and they
have asked for that date in the Grand
Opera House.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11
Contracts for New Equipment, TO
Cost That Amount, Awarded
by The Company Today.
TO ENLARGE PQWERHOUSE
TWO Additional Generators
VIII be Installed at the
Plant.
ALSO FOUR POWERFUL BOILERS
Twenty First-class Cars We're
Also Contracted for Today.

These improvements Are the Result Of
Months OF Consideration ON the Fart OF
the Company, which Has Been Going
over tho subject Carefully IN order to
Insure tho Best Rcsuits-.Pians Prepared
for EKtensions Of the Lines to the New
r., -. q W. Railroad shops and the Plant
OF the Lobden Car wheel Co., which
WiH be Butt ns Soon as Permission is
Obtained.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters Of Admin
tration were IN due form OF law granted unto
the undersigned on the 4th day Of AR
A. D. 1906, and that all persons having claims
against the estate OF the deceased must present
the same, duly attested 10 the said Adminstra-
triX on or before the 3th day Of Arrl. A. u.
1907. or abide the Act of Assembly in such case
made and provided. MARY O. X.
Administrative.
Address; william T. ynam ESQ, Attorney.at
law, Wilmington, Delaware apr -ts-81
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11
A Serious Charge.

T. F. McEvilly, real estate dealer,
charged with breaking up several homes
in Wilmington. If you do not wish your
home broken up do not give your proper
tics to McEwlly to sell. He sells quick.
Real Estate Mortgage and Insurance
Broker, 623 West Fourth street, Viii
mington, Del Both phones.t
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11

Happy Hooligan's Trip Around the
World" will be the attraction at the
Lyceum next Monday for three days.
This farce comedy, which is full of
mirth and melody, is one of the great
big solid theatrical successes Of the
past two seasons. The present edition
is said to be beautifully costumed
and staged, and in the company are
many well-known favorites. Matinees
will be given on Monday and Wednes-
day.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11
Pensions isr llolnwareans.

Delawareans have been granted
monthly pensions as follows; Michae
Slattery. $40: Thomas Richardson
Sl2; Louisa Marvel, s..
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11

All roads lead to the Garrick this
week, and the house has responded
equalled and surely has not been excel
led in a long while. There is a char
sented, an originality in the quality of
tation that the Garrick has long en-
ioyed as a popular family playhouse.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11

Manager Humphries has secured for
the attraction at the Lyceum the mill
tary melodrama Northern Lights, -
commencing April 18th, for three days
with usual matinees. The play is an
exceptional one all new and beautiful
scenery and good scenic effects, show
ing the Aurora Borealis. Lowell's
moving pictures between the acts.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11

One of the most enjoyable theatrical
events of the season at the Grand
Opera House, on Saturday Of next
week, will be the visit. of 'The Vir-
ginian, with Dustin Farnum con-
tinuing in the name part, supported
by an exceptionally we'll balanced COM
pany. In these days Of problem plays
and morally off colored society dramas,
this charming stage adaptation Of
Owen Wister's widely read book is
doubly welcome. AS presented by Mr..
Farnum and his associates, 1.-THE Vir-
excellent entertainment and ever since
its initial production has been receiv-
inc the attention it richly deserves at
the hands of seekers after the better
class of dramatic entertainments.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11
EGIsrERis oRnrn

-
IL OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF WILLS,
NAV CAsrIE COUNTY, DEL., March 23u, 1925. !
I pon the application Of limothy o., onhur,
tNe' nt2f OF tuward O', onnor late o Wilmington
hundTed, IN said county deceased It Is ordered
ana directed by the Register OF Wills that the
Aet utor Aforesaid give notice OF granting of
the deceased, with the date OF granting
thereof, by causing advertisements to be
posted within forty days from the date of such
letters IN six OF the most public places Of the
county OF New Castle, requiring all persons hav-
ing demands against the estate TO present the
same. or abide by an act OF Assembly in such
case made and provided; and also cause the
same so be inserted within the same period M
the livery Evening, a newspaper published in
Wilmington, Delaware aud 10 be continued
therein three weeks fe. O. q
Given under the hand and seal Of Office
o. the Register OF Wills Aforesaid. al viii
IL 81 mington. in New Castle county Aforesaid,
the day and year above written.
tkhDhklCK K. BACH. Register OF Wills
NOTICE,
Notice Is hereby given that Letters 1esta-
mehtiry were In due form Of law granted
unto the undersigned. on the 23d dey Of
March, A. u. 1906 ana that all persons having
claims against the estate OF the deceased must
present the same, duly attested. 10 tho sal !
Aecuior, on or before the -, day Of MaIcl
lsJf, or abido the Act OF Assembly, IN such
case made and provided.
lIMoTHY o. 'cONNoR,
Address J. Frank Ball, ESQ, Aitorney-a aw
wilmington delaware mar26mwi8w
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11

"Way Down East, " which comes to
the Grand Opera House next Wednes-
day afternoon and evening, April 18th,
had its premier in Newport, r. l., on
September Sd, 1891 and was quickly
transferred to New York, where it
jumped into Immediate popularity and
had one Of those extraordinary runs
which are the envy of managers and
authors. It is absolutely innocent Of
great pretence as a drama; but it sets
forth in a realistic and in some re
spects an idyllic way, the everyday
/ ife which is 10 he encountered in New
England. Everywhere it has been
presented the public has crowded in
to laugh and cry over its exquisite
touches of nature.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11

In case of "In New York Town"
Hurtig and Seamon's latest musical
novelty, which comes TO the Grand
Opera House on Saturday afternoon
and night, the superlative use of ad-
iectiyes would seem To- be justified by
the unaminity of the press everywhere.
The company includes such well-known
artists as Cliff Gordon, of German
monologue fame; Charles Howard,
Loney Haskell, Teddy Burns, Tell
Taylor and Charles Nevins Among
the ladies are Ida Emerson, Winnie
Henshaw, Gracelyn Whitehouse, Geor-
gia Fransioli, Lillian Shaw, May
Ward, and Clara and Jennie Austin.
A chorus of over 80 we'll trained
voices, also a score Of show and dane
ing girls.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11
AMUSEMENIS

The great attraction which THE
Old Homestead, 80 coming to the Grand
Opera House tonight, has for its au-
diences is not difficult to find. IL is
not in its plot for it has none; 1t IS
not in its love scenes, for there are
none, except in the way of humorous
suggestion; it is not in the villainy
that is exposed and punished, for
there is no viilainy in the play worth
mentioning; but it is without doubt
in that unconventional domestic coun-
try life in which the most conven-
tional and artificial delight. There
are no surprises in the play; 1t tells
over and over again the things which
everybody knows, and yet the public
never tires of the story.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-11

Silver Suds does not scratch. Sold by
druggists and grocers.t