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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20
A Sufiragette Paradise.

A woman may hold any Office in
Finland except one, that of governor
general, which is filled by the ap-
pointment of the Car, for it is the
only remaining link between the au-
tocracy and the democracy. A wo-
man may be a policeman or judge
or the mayor of a town, and there
are 32 women in Parliament.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20
The Finishing Tonch.

While the organ-grinder ale the
thickly buttered slice of bread on the
back porch, the summer resident who
had provided the repast amused her.
self by trying to turn the crank Of
the organ steadily.
ut must be quite difficult to turn
the crank in such excellent time as
you do" she said at last.
No hard, IL you no hava da
monk, replied the organs grinder,
with a melancholy smile. "Turna da
crank, keepa da time and watcha da
monk dat TAXA da arteest!
Youths Companion.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20

makes to sufferers
from backache. kid
ney ami bladder ills.
Judge Wills knows
the value Of Doan's
Kidney Pills and will
answer the questions
of any sufferer who
writes to him. The
Judge aava. ar faka
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20

Now Owns Eleven Country Weeklies.
E. L. Sem has purchased from J.
d. Rainey the Hayes Is. d. Home
stead. This makes the eleventh pa
per Mr.. Sem has bought in Lyman
and Stanley counties. The newspaper
business is profitable in that part OF
South Dakota now because home
steaders are taking possession OF land
and the publication of the notices re-
ouired by law at IS each is q COM
Portable source of revenue.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20
The Jealous Sparrow

The jealous Sparrow.
WHO killed Cock Robin?"
81 did," said the sparrow,
with my bow and arrow;
Yea, killed him for the lady In the
twenty-seventh fiat.
Because his crimson red breast
looks so pretty on her hat
Chicago News.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20
The Grandest Railway Train

The Grandcst Railway Tram
The grandest train in the world
Is the Kaiser's. 1t cost $1,OOO,O00
and took three years to build. In
the - sumptuous saloons are two
nursery coaches, gymnasium. a
MUSHROOM and a drawing-room fur
nished with oil paintings and statu-
ary. The treasure-room, with lts
two safes, is burglar-proof.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20
Marvels OF Arithmetic.

Two and two make four. This Is
a platitude.
Two and two make three. This
Is demagogism.
Two and two make $50. This is
high finance. Washington Herald.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20

pleasure In recommending Doan's
Kidney Pills to persons suffering from
kidney disorders, backachs. etc. It Is
the best remedy I have ever known
and I will gladly answer any ques-
tions about It."
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20

The stamps at Kalgurli's golden
mill, New South Wales, have pro-
duced gold valued at $4,000. 1t
costs $25 to haul cord of sage
brush, the miserable fuel used at
the. batteries.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20

Piles Cured In Q to IA Days.
Paxo Ointment 10 guaranteed to cure any
case Of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrudina
Piles in to II days or money refunded. 60c.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20
Onions, Onions, Onions.

900 bu. of Salzer's Red Globe Onion
per acre at Soc blu. brings $4s000. That
pays.
$4,000 from 8 acres Salzer's Morning
Star Cucumber is well worth taking along.
$40 bu. Salzer's II Fodder Earliest and
Best Pea. sold in the green state at 81 80
bu. makes 100000 per acre. Such yields
Salzer's pedigree vegetables stand for.
Fon l2c
and this notice the John A. Salzer Seed
Co., La Crosse, Wis, in order TO gain
250,000 new customers during 1908, will
mail you free their great plant and seed
catalog together with
/ pkg "Quick Quick Carrot. ........$ 10
pkg. Earliest Ripe Cabbage ........ 10
pkg. Earliest Emerald Cucuinber.... .l5
] pkg. La Crosse Market Lettuce..... Id
/ pkg. Early Dinner Onion. ........... 10
/ pkg. Strawberry Muskmelon ......,. rs
pkg. Thirteen Day Radish. .......,. 10
I 1000 kernels gloriously beautiful
flower seed. .................... 10
$780,
Total 300
!, Above is sufficient seed to grow IS bu.
of rarest vegetables and thousands Of bril-.
liant flowers and all Is mailed to you
POSTPAID ron he,
or if you send Ice, we will add package
Of Berliner Earliest Caulifower. John A.
Saizer Seed Co.. La Crosse, Wis. "A. O. Il.
sta1a ,,aon4v 10 fha onlv kind that
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20
In The Good Old Days.

Mayor-Where are you going?
Village Constable-The thre q
tramps I just locked up want to play
whist, and I'm looking for fourth!
Translated for Transatlantic Tales
From Fliegende Blaetter.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20
Observation-Disclosures Needed.

ACCOMMODATIONS NeeUeU.
But why do you wish SO many
closets?" asked the puzzled architect.
II want you to understand, re-
piled the lady, with dignity, "that II
our family isn't very old 1t has more
skeletons than any other in the social
bunch. '-Philadelphia Ledger.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20

FITS, st. Ttus' Dance Nervous Diseases per
manently cured by DR.. Kline's Great Nerve
Restorer. az trial bottle and treatiso free.
DR. 81. r. Kline. Id, 93l Arch ST., Phiia Pa.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20

A lobster caught at Castine, Me-,
measured Btu inches from tip to
tip and weighed, minus one claw,
TN pounds.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20

when q young man suuanders a
months salary on an engagement ring
that Is love.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
;eething, softeus thegums, reducesinfamma-
ion. allays pain, cures wind colo, zoe Dottle
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20

The Chinese firecracker industry
continues to grow despite the fact
that firecrackers are made in great
quantities In other countries.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20

Only One "Bromo Quinine"
That Is Laxative Bromo Quinine. Look
for the signature of Z. w. Grove. Used the
World over to Cure Cold in One Day. CSC.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20

Why not the Natural laxative. Carried
Tea? It's Pure, Mild and Potent. Made
of Herbs. Write for samples. Garfield
Tea Co.. Brooklyn, N. Y.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Woolford,s
sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20

The same force which moves q ton
over a good road will move eight
tons on a railroad or 80 tons on a
canal
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20

When woman wants to make a
man feel like a dollar minus TO cents
she asks him to describe the costume
tome other woman had on.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20

truly religious man can belleve
anything-provided always that 1t IL
Incredible.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20
BABY CRIED AND SCRATCHED
All the Time-Was Covered with Tor.
turing Eczema-Doctor Said Sores
Would Last for Years-Per-
feet Cure by Cuticura.

rect cure Dy CutICura.
"My baby niece was suffering from that
terrible torture, eczema. It was all over
her body, but the worst was on her face
and hands. She cried and scratched all the
time and could not sleep night or day from
the scratching. had her under the doc
tors care for year and half and he
seemed to do her no good. took her to
the best doctor in the city and he said that
she would have the sores until she was six
years old. But if had depended on the
doctor my baby would have lost her mind
and died from the want of aid. But used
Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment and
she was cured in three months. Alice l..
Dowell, AGO Easton Ave-, st. Louis, Mo-,
May 2 and 20, 1907"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20

success OF PcrUna VIII continue to find
fault. But we arc determined to give
such people no just complaint
PERUEA Is A GREAT MEDICINE.
It has become a household word in
millions of homes. Our faith in tbs
remedy is stronger than ever. Every
reo, =, MA Av,,no% - no% h1inh y nvsy ~ a rfs
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20

II You Suffer From Asthma
or Bronchitis get immediate relief BY
using Browns Bronchial Troches.
Contain no harmful drugs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20

What girl likes about a secret
engagement Is how many more people
she can tell about 1t than II 1t were
announced
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20

The reason a girl likes to have a
,haperon Is 80 II won't be her mother.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20
This woman says Lydia ~.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
saved her life. Read her letter.

This woman says Lydia u.
Pinkham'S Vegetable Compound
saved her life. Read her letter.
Mrs. T. C. Willadsen, Of Manning,
iowa, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
q j can truly say that Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound saved my
life, and l cannot express my gratitude
TO YOU in words. For years suffered
with the worst forms of female COM
plnints, continually doctoring and
spending lots OF money TOR medicine
without help. wrote You for advice,
followed it as directed, and took LYDIA
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
1t has restored me to perfect health.
Had It not been for you / should have
been in my grave to-day. wish every
suffering woman would try it."
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.
For thirty years Lydia 3. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female Ills,
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton. fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
. periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
tion, dizziness, or nervous prostratlon.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has Guided thousands TO
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20

WIN 0lady Answer tho Questions 81
Az Jnquirer.

II II generous oifer that Police
Judge ]. II. Willis. OF Cloyerport. XIV.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20
What Causes Headache.

From October to May, Colds are the most
frequent cause Of Hea dache, Laxative
Promo Quinine removes cause. f. w.
Grove on box. 25c.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-20

stage money is the only kind that
talks; the real thing gets there as
quietly as gum-shoe politician
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-24
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Mrs. Rosie Alberta, aged Al. whose
husband Joe Alberta, conducts ga
loon in Chicago, Thursday shot and
killed Zlto FrappampinO, baker.
whose place Of business is under the
knelt over his unconscious form and
begged him to live. Frappampino was
taken to the county hospital, where he
died. Mrs. Alberta is held On charge
OF murder. According to the story told
by Mrs. Alberta to the police Trap-
pamino tried to mistreat her and she
shot him to protect herself. John
Partipilo the business partner of
Frappampino, declared the shooting
was the result of long standing
grudge held by the Albertas against
himself and his partner and was UNI
provoked by Frappampno.
To enforce much greater response
bility upon directors of national banks
and to make them pay more attention
to their institutions. Comptroller of the
Currency Murray Friday issued an or
der to national bank examiners direct
ing them that upon entering bank TO
make an examination. to Immediately
convene the directorate and require
answers to a formal list of 25 search
ing questions, which are to be put to
each director These questions are
designed to bring out clearly the re-
lation OF the directors to the executive
conduct of the bank. This is said to
be the first complete official inquiry
into the relationship between banks
and the directors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-24
Expected Today at Nashua
in a Mysterious Case.
Miss Abbie Stark Dies Early Fri
day,ProbabIy From Poisoning.
Two WeII.Kn0Wn Men and a Woman
Mixed Up In the Case.

Nashua, n. H, Oct. 23.--Chief of Po-
lice William w. Wheeler announced to-
night that two arrests on the charge
of second degree murder will probably
be made tomorrow as result of
County Solicitor A. f. Boysverts in
vestigation of the death of Miss Abbie
F.. Stark. daughter Of Policeman
Frank r. Stark, which occurred early
today at her home on Franklin street.
Chief Wheeler said that John Bowling,
clerk at local hotel, who was detain-
ell today as a witness, had been re-
leased, but that another man and a
young woman. whose name has not fig
ured heretofore in connection with the
affair would be arrested on murder
charge. 1t is understood that Mr.. Dow
ling will be a witness when the case
comes to trial. He lives at the Stark
residence and is said to have kept COM
pany with Miss Stark for the last two
years.
Medical Examiner Charles Congdon,
who with three other physicians held
an autopsy over the body of Miss
Stark, declined tonight to give out any
statement as to the cause of death, but
IT. was learned InaC Cnc SloHidCH VI Inc
dead CIR! has been removed and VIII be
sent to Hanover for analysis by Dart
mouth College chemists. From this it
is supposed that the authorities suspect
the girls death was due TO poisoning
Miss Stark was 20 years old. According
to her father she was away from home
during the early part of last evening
ard shortly after her return was TAX
en- i'll. She died about O'Clock this
morning. 1t is stated that she was tax
en- with commissions. although the med
ical authorities are reticent on this
point.
The rclicc say that the investigation
thus far indicates that Miss Stark had
taken something as a medicine and
they alleged that she was advised to
do this by the persons whose arrests
are expected tomorrow.
Otis smith. employed in local shoe
shop. and prominent AS member of
the Crescent Orchestra, who was de-
tanned as a witness today. was still III
custody IA the police station tonight
The police declined to say in what way
his evidence was considered Of value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-24
BLACK HAND GANG
Thought to Have Murdered
Fucci at Providence.
Chief Of Police Bowden Thinks
Il Work Of New Workers.
Fucel Was . Baker, Quiet and In.
offensive, No Enemies.

Warren. r. J., Oct. 23.-That John
A. Fucci of Providence, whose body
was found Wednesday night with five
bullet wounds. was lured to his death
by Black Hand gang from New York
CITY, was the theory advanced Friday
by Chief of Police Samuel F. Bowden,
who has been at work on the case.
The body was positively identified
Friday forenoon. Fucci, who was a
cripple, "a years old, had wife and
child in Italy. had lived in the United
States but three years and In Provi-
dcnce about four months. The only
known relative in this country is h
hrother-in- law. whose home Is said to
lie in New York City. .,-
The man was q baker by trade and
boarded on Federal Hill in Prov fdetice.
Several friends who identified his body
stated to Chief Bowden that to their
knowledge Fucci did not have an en-
envy in the world. They seemed to he
Of the opinion that the murder was tina
work of the Black Hand. Chief Bow
den said that he knew of no Rhode Is
land Black Hand Society and that he
believed that they must have come
from New York City.
The Providence police were notified
of the developments and went t" work
at once Fuccis past life will be gone
into thoroughly and the friends which
he made in New York City Will be
looked up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-24
TAFT GAINING.

New York, Oct. 23.-Chairman
Hitchcock of the Republican national
committee left for Chicago at $50 P.
M, today He will have a final per-
sonal conference there on political con-
ditions in the West and return here
Monday morning. He said on his de-
parture today that upon his return he
would remain here until after the cleo
ton. He added that soon after his re-
turn, he would give out his forecast
of the result
Members of the local union affiliated
with the American Federation of Labor
will have Mr.. Taft, who is an honorary
member of the International Union of
Steam ShOvelers, to themselves next
Wednesday evening for half an hour.
Since Mr. Taft Mas consented to speak
to them in Cooper Union on that even
ing, they have arranged to exclude
from the hall all persons who are not
members of the union.
National Committeeman William L..
Ward of New York said today that so
far as he has been proceeded with his
Doll of the state which will be given
out here the middle OF next week 1t
showd that Governor Hughes was not
only far ahead up the state, but that
he was gaining steadily in this city.
Henry A. Williams, chairman Of the
Ohio Republican state executive COM
mittee was at headquarters OF the Re-
publican national committee to consult
with Chairman Hitchcock about the
campaign in Ohio.
Mr.. Williams said: "They are ready
to vote and to vote right. | see no
reason to doubt that Taft wi carry
Ohio by at least 10000. The entire
Republican ticket will be elected by
about the same plurality
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-24
EVERY DAY IMPROVES
TAFT'S PROSPECTS.
Hughes Also Gaining in New York;
Taft Has Wonderful Day at and
Around Indianapolis, Ind.
TAFT IN INDIANA.

indianapolis, Ind, Oct 23.-Todays
exhibition OF political enthusiasm, at
tending William H. Taft's tour in In
diana was such as to eclipse all pre-
vious campaign according to the ma
tional and state leaders who nave been
with the Taft special. Approaching
the conditions and realizing that while
he might be heard by the few, it was
better to meet the demand of the many
who would be satisfied with sight of
him, Mr.. Taft talked less and "Ex-
hibited more than heretofore in the
campaign. Wherever he spoke. his re-
marks were apparently appreciated.
and what he said was q repetition Of
his recent speeches. This one note
however dominated his speeches today
Indiana surely Is alive to her political
responsibility and character Of her en-
thusiasm means the success OF the Re-
publican party" Talking at Brazil
with largely attended meeting at
o'clock this morning, Mr.. Taft made a
50-mile circuit closing at indianapolis,
which was reached at o'clock tonight
Charlottesville, Lafayette, Frankfort
and Kokomo were visited in turn and
at each place there turned out crowds
teeming with enthusiasm.
Muncie, the next stop, presented in
surmountabe obstacles in the way of
people and the candidate simply rode
in the line of march and abandoned
all attempts to reach the speakers
stand. He made a few remarks on the
rear of his car after returning to it
and the crowd that followed him to the
station was amply repaid in oratory
for a freight train was in the signal
block ahead, causing the Taft special
to wait an hour He eulogized eX-
President Harrison, saying:
CONTINUED on P1ge Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-24
FIRE AT CHINA.
Buildings on Burgess PIace-Occu'
pants Escape in Night Clothes.

China. Me. oct 23.-(SpeciaD. The
mouse and stable known as the Bur
CESS Place" owned by Estelle and
Helen Brainerd and occupied by Mr.
and Mrs. John Williams were burned
to the ground about 4.30 A. NJ. Friday.
Everything was destroyed. Mr. and
MIS- Williams barely escaped in their
night clothes. losing all their household
goods, clothes and five cords of stove
WOOD There were two tons of hay
III the barn and 1000 shingles ready to
put on the roof Friday morning.
me loss is estimated at $500: no
insurance; cause of fire unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-24

nerance cause in various states during
the past year.
Mrs. Stevens denied that there hai
been any blacksliding on the part of
Maine She said:
ION Sept. IA the State of Maine enl-
rhatically re-affirmed it's advocacy of
prohibition in the election Of Mr. Fer
maid as Governor. He affirmed before
his nomination that he was opposed to
resubmission and that he believed in
upholding and strictly enforcing the
rronibitnry law of the State Thu
party whid h nominated him, Mrs. Stc,-
ems said, made similar declaration In
its platform.
Mrs Stevens said that New Hamp-
shire and Vermont were entitled to
pity for having abandoned prohibition
for local option. which had had the CT
feet of increasing the sale of rum.
Invitations for next years conven-
ion have been made by Milwaukee,, In
danapolis, Omaha Baltimore and
Seattle The Unions Association OF
Editorial Writers today elected Mrs
Jennie NJ Kemp, Evanston, Ill. presi-
dent
The report of the corresponding sec
rotary. susanna M. Fray, gave a his
tory OF the progress of the association
during the past year. Each state was
taken up and the progress made was
reported in detail. In her summary
Mrs. Fray said:
"Gleanings from the states from
which reports have been received
showed that 1860 new unions have
been organized. 25.472 total abstinence
pledges have been taken We have
more than doubled the gain of last
year. the total net gain in membership
being 20,463.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-24
AUTO SkIDDED.
David G. Wood, NorTidge-
wock, Instantly Killed.
His Wife Also Thrown Out, But
Only Slightly Injured.
Machine Skids in Sand and Over.
turns...Woods' Back Broken.

Norridgewock, Me, Oct. 23.-David
G. Wood, aged 73 and retired mer-
chant was almost instantly killed to-
day in an automobile accident while
pleasure riding with his wife. The
machine skidded in some sand and was
overturned Mr. Wood was caught be-
meath the heavy frame and his back
was broken. Mrs. Wood was thrown
out but only slightly injured
The accident occurred about noon
three miles from here on the Water
Vile road and was observed by resi-
dents in the neighborhood. Mr.. Wood
for many years kept general store
at Mercer. He came here seven years
ago and had served as selectman and
deputy sheriff Besides the widow one
daughter. Mrs. E. G. Edwards of La
junta, Co, survives.