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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28
Call For A Rendition,

The little village could not boast
of having many entertainments, and
concert was an event which was
looked forward to with delight by
the inhabitants. 1t was at one of
these musical feasts" that strang-
er sang with great feeling" 1.-THE
Village Blacksmith"
In response to a vociferous encore,
the singer was about to start Rock
ed In The Cradle OF The Deep"
when the chairman tugged his coat
tail.
Better sing the ovid 'un over
again, mister" he whispered. 81
'appen, to be the chap you've been
singing about-the village black
smith-and l reckon it'd only be
fair to me if you was to sing it all
over again and pop in another verse
sayin' as 'ow I let out bicycles. -
From Tit-Bts.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28
PE-RU-NA A MEDICAL COMPOUND

manner
4 compounded the Ingredients used
proportion OF the Ingredient hacn u"s
combine
slightly different action the combination must %
which compound
PROPORTION which they are combined
discover this proportion iner
chemistry, pharmacy by which the exact balance on popor
can't be EXPERIENCE THE ONLY GUIDE
compromising catarrh remedy Dr. Hartman has had many
ingredients which composed the
little how harmonic the
stable compound
blend the
Ingredient IN order to
CHEMISTS. .-,- -
DEPENDS ON THE WAY IN WHICH
DRUGS UPON THE DRUGS THEM
SELVES
stability which not affected by changes
the air. affected by IL
whether
mining the northwest the coffee plantations OF the
tropics
ingredients Of Peruna would not enable any drug
1t the skill and sagaty by "hch
Perun
9 efcacons caarrh remedy.
and proportion which
together rightly only
o medical be made of real value
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28
Advertising.

Advertising is not an exact science
and probably never will become such.
In this field Is the empiricist In his
glory, and interesting beyond express
sion are his efforts at times. The
whole problem is one of psychology:
To attract attention, to arouse Curl
psity, to beget need, and, finally, to
make sale. 1t bears the same rela-
lion to business as coal to an engine;
It is the fuel of commerce and gives
1t both steam and driving power.
Returns from it's employment are
act easily ascertainable. But 1t Is
generally conceded that economy In
Advertising is poor economy. and
large stores, in the recession or their
business, realize this when they de-
,rease their advertising appropria-
ions. Those who live by means OF
Advertising will live IS long as they
advertise; those who cease will die.
Nothing illustrates this like patent
medicine advertising. Sales are nu-
merous while printers ink is resort
ed to, but signally fall off when 1t Is
not invoked.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28
Argo Red Salmon is not only pure
food, but it is the cheapest and most
nutritious food in the country.
Old Cannon Can't BE Broken.

A good story is being told at the
Mare Island Navy Yard concerning
a San Francisco contractor, who
bought all the old obsolete cannon
which were sold at the local yard
some time ago. The cannon were
all of the smooth bore kind, and in
order that they might be easily
handled for shipment to the city all
sorts Of schemes were tried in an
endeavor to break them with dyna-
mite and blasting powder, but they
were unsuccessful.
An electric drill machine was even
set up at the yard and the cannon
were drilled full of holes, in order
to weaken them for breaking open
with wedges but this was also unsuc-
cessful. The cannon were then taken
away and the last heard of them they
were corralled in the hills near Point
Richmond, where an effort was being
made to break them open with dyna-
mite again.
The cannon which proved to be
so strong were among the armament
Of the war craft which sailed the seas
in 1S12.-San Francisco Chronicle.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28
GOOD NATURED AGAIN.
Good HUmOr Returns With Change tt
Proper Food.

For many years l was a constant
sufferer from indigestion, and ner-
vousness amounting almost to pros
tration," writes a Montana man.
My blood was impoverished, the
vision was blurred and weak, with
moving spots before my eyes. This
was steady daily condition. l grew
ill-tempered, and eventually got SO
nervous l could not keep my books
posted, nor handle accounts satisfac-
torily. l can't describe my suffer-
ings.
Nothing ate agreed with me, till
one day. l happened to notice Grape
Nuts in grocery store, and bought
a package, out of curiosity to know
what 1t was.
II liked the food from the very
first, eating it with cream, and now
| buy it by the case and use i daily.
/ soon found that Grape-NuLs food
was supplying brain and nerve force
as nothing in the drug line ever had
done or could do.
IL Wooh lohS p0lolc Woo AC-
stored to health, comfort ana happi-
ness. Through the use of Grape-Nuts
food my digestion has been restored,
my nerves are steady once more, my
eyesight is good again, my mental
faculties are clear and acute. and
have become so good-natured that
my friends are truly astonished at
the change. feel younger and bet
ter than have for 20 years. No
amount of money would induce me to
surrender what have gained through
the use of Grape-Nuts food" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek,
Mich. There's reason" Read the
little look. THE Road to MELVILLE"
Ia a.,e1
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28
Bible Contains 773,746. Words.

The Bible contains 3,566,4SO let
ters, 773,746 words, 31,173 verses,
1,1S9 chapters and &C books. The
word land" occurs 46,277 times.
The word Lord" occurs 1856 times.
The word reverend" occurs but
once, which is in the eight verse Of
the One Hundreds and Eleventh
Psalm. The middle verse is the
eighth verse of the One Hundredth
and Eighteenth Psalm. The twenty.
first verse Of the seventh chapter OF
Ezra contains all the letters of the
alphabet except the letter a." The
longest verse is the ninth verse OF
the eighth chapter of Esther. The
shortest verse is the thirty-fifth verse
of the eleventh chapter of st. John
There are no words or names OF
more than six syllables.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28
Indian Methods.

The great medicine man OF the
Creek Indians was asked by United
States commission (of eminent physi-
cians): "Can you cure cancer? We
have a patient who has been dying
for seventeen years, And we are un-
able to do anything for him." The
aged redman called for hot iron,
and with it burned big hole in the
leg of the man where the cancer
was gnawing. The physicians were
astounded. He explained briefly:
Indian no cure cancer; Indian easy
cure burnt" Therefore-burn, burn,
burn when a dog or snake bites you.
N. Y. Press.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28
not first into church, but into the


kingdom.
First, we should preach the Gospel,
"Tell me the old, old story" Is not
mere sentiment set to music, but the
outcry of breaking and bleeding
hearts and souls that are ready and
eager to know the truth in Jesus
Christ. And for my part, I, as min
lister of the Gospel, believe the call OF
men should be answered. Answered
not with theoretical and doctrinal dis
cussions, not with recitals of our
doubts and differences upon points
that are non-essential, but with that
simple and eternal truth upon which
our hearts are stayed and through
which the souls of men about us may
be saved. The mission of the church
Is to bring the story of salvation I'm.
to humanity and I for my part am
very sorry for the Christian brother
whose soul is Jared into discord
rather than swung into harmony with
redemption's glorious song when
those whom Christ has commissioned
to preach His word call men to Jesus
and ask them to take stand for
Christ. The Christian who objects
to the methods of Jesus Christ needs
to 60 to His knees and get new
baptism from above.
Then, too, we must preach a uni.
versal Gospel-a Gospel that shall re.
lieve poor men of restraint. And /.
for my part, will have neither part
nor communion with any, congrega.
ton of Gods people who would make
clothes or cash requisite to open.
handed and free-hearted admission
to the house of God. And I think !
voice the opinion of this household OF
faith when I say that all men of what.
ever race, character or condition who
wish to hear the good news of God
unto eternal life through Jesus Christ
are welcome to this church. And the
more the Church of God reaches out
toward men of low degree and men
in sin the faster will she grow In
grace and numbers, and the more
will she do the will of Him who hath
sealed her as His own.
And lastly may say that we ought
to do definite, energetic, widespread
personal and collective work fol
Jesus. It is our duty to go to men.
Our command is not to Did them
come to us, but to go to bid them to
come to Jesus And this church and
every congregation of the church mil.
liant would do a far grander and
a more wonderfully blessed work ii
we would but go out to the peonle
and tell them the glad tidings that
they so much need to hear.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28
Animals Blush.

Animals blush as girls do, but 1t
Is fear and not modesty that In their
case causes the thrush of blood.
Horses blush in their ears. espec-
tally In the left ear. When a horse
Is frightened it's left ear will be
found very hot and swollen. This
Is also true of rabbits.
Cows and all other cloven-footed
animals blush just above the fetlock.
Dogs blush in their tails. When a
dog Is frightened its tail bushes SO
that it hangs limp, the dog having
absolutely no control over 1t.
Insects blush in their antennae.-
Chicago Chronicle.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28
Handing Her TaTy.

The beautiful girl was in pet.
Now" she exclaimed impetuously,
"you see | can stamp my FOOT!
Bat the young man only smiled.
This made her furious.
There" she snapped, bringing
her dainty heel down on the side
walk, IN stamp it again."
oh, you are too eNtravagant.
"EXti Jagant?'
Yes. Anything as small as your
foot requires only one stamp"
And then she smiled and said he
was clever enough to write Jokes for
a minstrel show-Chicago News.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28
Words of Praise

For the several ingredients of which DR..
Pierce's medicines are composed, as given
by leaders in all the several schools. of
medicine, should have far moro weight
than any amount of professional tes-
timonials. Dr. Pierce's Favorte Prescrip-
ton has THE BADGE OF HONESTY on every
bottle-wrapper, in full list of all its in
gradients printed in plain English.
If you are an invalid woman and suffer
from frequent headache, backache, gnaw-
ing dIstrM in stomach, periodical pains,
disagreABe, catarrhal, pelvic drain,
draggiRgdown distress in lower abdomen
or pelvE, perhaps dark spots or specks
danclHg before the eyes, faint spells and
kIndEed symptoms caused by female weak
ness, oEsthf arrangement of the feminine
organs, SbY can not do better than take
DR.. PierdeB Favorite Prescription.
The hospital, surgeons knife and opera
ting bdmay be avoided by the timely
use OF Navorite Prescription in such
cases. Thereby the obnoxious eXamin-
atIons and 10caI Ceaf mems Of die family
physician can be avoided and thorough
course 81 successful trea tment carried Out
in the -lrIllcY O The -6omc.- "Favorite
i
native medicinal roots known to medical
science for the cure OF woman's peculiar
ailments, contains no alcohol and no
harmful or habit-forming drugs.
Do not expect too much from "Favorite
Prescriptions; 1t will not perform mira
Giles it will not dissolve or cure tumors.
No medicine will. 1t will do as much to
establish vigorous health in most weak
nesses and ailments peculiarly incident to
women as any medicine can. 1t must be
given fair chance by perseverance in Its
use for reasonable length OF time.
You can't afford to accent a secret nos:
trnm AS q substitute for this remedv OF
known composition.
Sick women are Invited to consult DR..
Pierce, by letter, free. All correspond,
ence is guarded as sacrediy secret and
womanly condolences are protected py
professional privacy: Address DR.. Ii. v.
Pierce, Buffalo, n. y.
DIR. Pierces Pleasant Pellets the best
laxative and regulator OF the bowels
They invigorate stomach, liver and
bowels. One a laxative; two or three q
cathartic. Easy to take as candy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, 90

LUCAS COUNTY,
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm of +. j. CHENEY &
Co., doing business in the City Of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of CATARRH
that cannot be cured by the use OF HALLS
CATARRH CURE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. D.,
1885. A. w. GLEASON,
(sEAL.) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testimonials,
free. F. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by oil Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28
EXPLANATION.

Meyer-Do you mean to tell me
you have not worn an overcoat all
winter.
Cyer-That's what.
Meyer-How do you avoid taking
cold?
Gyer-Oh, never have occasion
to ride in the street cars.-Chicago
News.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28
The Polite Man.

How were those eggs / left for
you last week, ma'am?" asked the
honest agriculturist.
EVERY one Of them was rotten!"
she replied vigorously.
Il am sorry" he said; then bows
low and inquiries deferentially: But
were they perfectly satisfactory 9TH
erwise ?"-Judge.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28
FIFTEEN YEARS OF ECZEMA.
Terrible Itching Prevented Sleep
Hands, Arms, and Legs Affected
Cured In 6 DAYS by CutiCurR.

81 had eczema nearly fifteen years. The
affected parts were my hands, arms and
legs. They were the worst in the winter
time and were always itchy, and could
not keep from scratching them. l had TO
keep both hands bandaged all the time,
and at night l would have to scratch
through the bandages as the itching was
so severe and at times l would have to
tear everything of my hands to scratch
the skin. | could not rest or sleep. | had
several physicians treat me, but they could
not give me permanent cure, nor even
could they stop the itching. After using
the Cuticura Soap, one box Cuticura Oint-
ment and two bottles Cuticura Resolvent
for about six days the itching had ceased,
and now the sores have disappeared, and
| never felt better in my life than | do
now. Edward Wcrell, Band Both, U. S.
Infantry, Fort Crook. Nebraska"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28
A Friendly Tin.

"Can I get off tomorrow"
you've been off a good deal late
ly."
Il want to get my eyes examined"
"Well, get good job done. You'll
be looking for work after the first"
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28

FITS, st. 'Dance:N Nervous Diseases per.
manently cured by DR.. Klines Great Nerve
Restorer. 80 trial bottle and treatise free.
DR.. II. R. Kline, Id, 93l Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
pays spot cash.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28

Ask your grocer for Argo Red Sal.
mon, and do not accept any substi.
tute. There is no finer Salmon
packed. .F
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28

The grocers are handling Argo Red
Salmon because it takes no argument
to sell 1t, and the customers come
back for more.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28

A Natural Remedy Garfield Tea! 1t is
made of simple Herbs. Take it for constipa.
ton, indigestion, sicll.headache; it regu-
lates the liver, puriies the blood, brings
Good Health.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28

Itch cured In 80 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion; never fails. Sold by Drug.
e.Cts. Mail orders promptly filed BY DR..
q. Detchon Med. Co. Crawl ordsville, Ind. 81.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28

Argo Red Salmon is caught in Ber'
ing Sea among the icebergs. That IA
why the flesh Is so firm and the flavor
so delicious.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28

People appreciate the delicate taste and
natural action Of Garfield Tea, the mild herb
laxative. Best for liver, kidneys and bowels
Guaranteed under the Pure Food and Drugs
Law.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28

Many q girl who has mischief in her
eye has goodness in her heart.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28

How the henpecked man does crow
when he Is away from home!
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28

Fl. Fl. GREENS Sons, OF Atlanta, Ca, are
the only successful Dropsy Specialists in the
world. See their liberal offer in advertise
Ment In another column Of this paper.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens thegums, reducesinfamma
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25ca bottl,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28

Were it impossible to speak any.
thing but the truth we would have
few friends
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28

When the lid is on tight some men
have an excuse for being sober.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28

Matrmony is kind of dynamite
used to explode the theories OF bache-
lors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-03-28

Clothes do not make the manor
the chorus girl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
OPPOSE IMMIGRATION BILL.
Germans in Baltimore Protest Against
 Educational Test.

Baltimore. January 13.-The executive committee of the National German-Amer- lcan Alliance of the United States met here tonight. having present delegates from Maryland, New York, Ohio, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania. West Vir-i ginia, New Jersey, Massachusetts and North Carolina, for the purpose of dis- cusslng the immigra ton question, and a memorial was adopted for presentation to Congress protesting against the immlgra- ton bill now pending In that body.
 This memorial, which had the sanction of the executive committees of the alli-I ance in twenty-two states, condemns the bill in question, declaring against the educational test and the increasing of head tax proposed by the bill, and recom- mends the creation of competent com- mission whose duty it shall be to thor oughly investigate and consider the sub ject of immigration and report and make recommendations to the President andi Congress of the United Statee for such changes and additions to the law as will fairly meet every requirement"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
SToLYPIN IS HONoRED.
Two Men Appointed to Council of the
 Empire by Emperor.

St. Petersburg, January 1S.-Premier Stolypin and Minister of Justice Chtche- giovitoff have been appointed members of the council of the empire They retain their present posts, however
 An imperial reseript addressed to M. Stolypin expresses the hope that the min istry will be at it's post after the convo- cation of the new Parliament. It refers to the premiers difficult task of restoring public order and praises his energetic ac- 't1on which have effected a distinct i'm provement, despite foolhardy efforts and continued crimes by revolutionaries."
 The Emperor then refers to bills pre- pared by the government for submission t) Parliament, and measures which his majesty considered so absolutely neces- sary that they already have been put into force before the meeting of Parlia7 ment.
 In conclusion, Emperor Nicholas thanks Premier Stolypin and the members of his ministry for their services, and says that only in the cooperation of the new leg isiative bodies with the government can he see a guarantee for lawful order, and the strengthening of the forces of the state in accordance with the necessities of the new life to which Russia is called
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
WANTS NEW SYSTEM
 OF KEEPING COSTS
Roosevelt Makes Public Plan for Hav- ing All Government Depart
 ments Act In Harmony.

Washington. January 13.-President Roosevelt today made public a report on "cost keeping in the government service ' prepared by the committee on depar rtment methods, known as the Keep commis- sion.
 A cost system, if properly devised and operated, the report says, will furnish information enabling the responsible head of the organization to know where econ omes may be affected by introducing new arrangements in organizations of new methods in operation. to estimate more intelligently on the probable cost of fu- ture operations along similar lines and to fix proper selling prices on products transferred to other government organ izations, or sold to foreign governments, or to private individuals.
 Their report recommends that cost keeping systems be installed in all branches of the government service, where 1t is possible to do so.
 The public printer is working out the details of an elaborate cost keeping sys- tenn, which he Is about to lnsal1 In tho government printing office, and tho mint bureau has put new system In at the methods of appropriations for the bureau of engraving and printing which are made under three heads and for the gov ernment printing office where lump sum is given. The report expresses the opin- ion that appropriations made specifically for each of the main heads would be of material advantage over the present sys- tenn in which case the bookkeeping would harmonize with the cost keeping system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-14
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
 SUIT FILED TODAY
State Officials Go Before Supreme Court to Seek an Accounting
 of Company's Property.

Springfield, H., January l3.-Prepara- tions were completed early this afternoon by state officials for the suit to be filed by the attorney generals department against the Illinois Central railroad. Ac- tion probably will be instituted tomor- row. The proceeding will be filed in the supreme court and will be in the nature of bill for an accounting. According to the states contention this proceeding is necessary by reason of the magnitude of the accounts, the difficulty of examna- tion of the complicated records of the rail- road and the extent of the computations
 No specific amount of indebtedness Is mentioned in the bill of the petitioners for the reason that it has been impracticable to compute the same
 The bill is voluminous document cover ing 135 abstract pages of printed matter.
 w. H. Boyd of Streater, former assist ant attorney general; B. T. F. Lincoln of Ottawa, and Maj. J. H. Winner of Ottawa prepared the case and will have charge of the entire prosecution.
 The rules d the supreme court stipulate that a bill must be fTfed at least twenty days before the opening day of a court term to insure the docketing of the case for that term. This will bring the case on the docket for the February term of court