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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
Greatest Lumber Ont.

More lumber was cut in the United
States last year than in any other
year in It's history. The enormous
amount Of 37,55o,736 board feet
was produced, and the mill vaue OF
this was $621,151,3SS. In addition,
there were produced 11,S58,26O,ooo
shingles, valued at $24,156,555, and
3,S12,8O7, 900 lath, valued at SILL
490,570. On the whole, 1t Is safe
to say that the present annual lum-
Der cut of the United States approx
mates 40 billion feet, and that the
total mill value of the lumber, lath.
and shingles each year produced is
not less than $7OO,000,000. These
figures give some idea Of how vast Is
the lumber industry and how great
is the demand for it's products.
A glance at the kinds of lumber
produced shows very clearly the
passing of white pine and oak, one
the greatest softwood and the other
the greatest hardwood which the for
est has ever grown. Since 1899 the
cut of white pine has fallen off more
than 40 per cent, while that OF
white oak has fallen off more than
SO per cent. To-day yellow pine
leads all other woods in amount cut,
while Douglas fir-and this will be
surprise to many-comes second.
Since 1899 the cut of Douglas fir has
increased 1856 per cent. Louisiana
is the foremost yellow pine State,
with Texas, Mississippi, and Arkan-
sas following in order. Washington
produces by far the geatest amount
of Douglas fir.-Forest Service Cir
cular.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
Murder Among Bees.

II the mother bee of colony is
getting past her work and she can
not be sent Off with the swarm in
the usual way, the bees will SUPER
sede her. They will deliberately put
her to death and raise another queen
to take her place. This state execu-
ton Of the old wornout queens is one
of the most curious and pathetic
things in or out of bee life. One
probe with a sting would suffice in
the matter, but the honey bee is a
great stickler for the proprieties. The
royal victim must be allowed to meet
her fate in the royal way, and she is
killed by caresses, tight locked in the
Joint embrace of the executioners un-
til suffocation brings about the vic
Tins death.-Boston Transcript.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
Ex-senator stewards Light Lunch.


Ex-senator william M. Stewart. of
Nevada, who has been In Washing
ton several weeks, Ii weather-bound
In the National Capital, and prob
ably will remain here until spring.
He likes the severe winter climate,
and at the advanced age of 83 en-
Joys nothing more than brisk con-
stitutional down Pennsylvania Ave-
nue.. And he can set pace for
man half century younger, too.
He Is as hale and hearty as when he
first took his seat In the Senate In
1865. Proceedings at the Senate
still interest him, and he is a famil-
lar figure there. His former col
leagues continually ask him how ne
manages to keep SO young, but While
the Nevada statesman and finance
expert knows how to do 1t himself
he cant inform others.
The other evening the Senator
strolled down into the business sec
ton, and dropped into Bohemian
cafe much frequented by sporting
and theatrical people. He attracted
Immediate attention because Of his
distinguished appearance. A friend
hailed him and invited him to join
little party.
mo-" said the Senator, II haven't
time to stay. just dropped in for
a light lunch. Waiter, bring me a
stein of dark beer and some Limbur-
ger cheese. Boston Herald.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
Split His Ticket.

Long Street conductor was stung
the other morning. A man had with
much care split car ticket and had
passed it upon him as good. He did
cot say anything, just made the
shortage good. and waited. In few
lays the same man got on again and
offered the other half. The conduc-
tor took it, looked at it, and then
said: ~ would like to have a dime
from you" The man clustered lit
tie. but on a threat of arrest. paid
up like a man. The man could have
walked in the time that he consum-
ed in splitting the ticket. Conduc-
tors are often beaten, but in the long
Gun they find out the beat.-Colum-
Gus Dispatch.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
TIE
General Demand

of the Well Informed of the World has
always been for q simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination Of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one Of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-lnformed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
The Narrow Way.
Matt. 7:13. IA.

Narrowness Is Christ's idea of the
way of life, a straitened way, the way
of truth. For moment pause and
ask: Could it be otherwise? 1t is IL
o'clock, the orthodox regulator at the
watchmaker's points with exactness
to that hour. very narrow" exclaim
all the cheap timepieces of the neigh
borhood, and they persistently point
to all hours from $50 to midday, but
their boosted liberality is only mex
actness, which is another word for
untruth.
So orthodoxy in the harbor channel
marks with exactness each rock OF
sunken hulk, and puts its danger sig
nails out. A liberal pilot might be
careless of these signals. but the pas
senger would prefer that the pilot
should be overcautious rather than
too liberal.-H. E. Partridge, Pomo-
ma, Tenn.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
Excellent Diagnosis.

DR.. Fitzpatrick, who is something
of humorist, was running down the
steps of St. Paul's Hospital when
he met a fellow-doctor.
Hello. Fitzpatrick! cried the lat
ter, noticing that his friend looked
pleased. you're in hurry. What's
the matter-any good cases?"
II should think sol" cried Fitz-
patrick. We've got woman in the
ward upstairs who is so cross-eyed
that the tears run down her back. "
"Bless mel" said his friend. you
.an't do anything for her, can you?"
81 should think we can-in fact,
we have" cried Fitzpatrick; we've
treated her for bacteria! Phillip
pines Gossip.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
HELPFUL
ADVICE

You won't tell your family doctor
the whole story about your private
illness you are too modest. You
need not be afraid to tell Mrs. Pink
ham, at Lynn, Mass, the things you
could not explain to the doctor. Your
letter will be held in the strictest con-
fidence. From her vast correspond
ence with sick women during the
past thirty years she may have
gained the very knowledge that will
help yourcase. Such letters as the fol-
lowing, from grateful women, es-
tablish beyond a doubt the power OF
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
SHE COULD NOT WALK
For Notwithstanding Humor on
Ankles-Opiates Alone Brought
Sleep - Eczema Yielded to
Cuticura

III had eczema for over two years. I had
two physicians, but they only gave me re.
lief for a short time and I cannot enum-
crate the ointments and lotions I used to
no purpose. My ankles were one mass of
sores. The itching and burning were so in
tense that l could not sleep. / could not
walk for nearly four months. One day my
husband said had better try the Cuticura
Remedies. After using them three times,
I had the best nights rest in months un.
less I took an opiate. I used one set of
Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pills, and
my ankles healed in short time. 1t is
now year since used Cuticura, and there
has been no return of the eczema. Mrs.
David Brown, Locke, Ark, May IS and
July ID, 1907"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13

In. Chicago Ia q woman who com
bines the functions Of caterer and
trance medium, serving her CUSTOM
ers with refreshments psychical or
physical. according to their wishes.
Either she or the sign painter
whom she employed must be the
humorist, for her sign reads thus:
Madame Blank, caterer and
trance medium, Groceries and Pre-
visions. Youths Companion.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13

The Queen of Siam possesses a
thimble which was a wedding gift
and is In the shape of lotus flower.
1t is valued at $4,000. Each petal
bears the enlaced initials of his
Majesty King Chulalongkorn I. and
Queen Pongsi, set in rubbies and
emeralds, while inscribed around the
rim Is the data of the marriage, the
letters and numbers being decorated
with diamonds and pearls.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
PURE FOOD
No Food Commissioner of any State
has ever attacked the absolute
purity of Grapc-Nuts.
PURE FOOD

Every analysis Undertaken SHOWS
this food to be made strictly of Wheat
and Barley, treated by our processes
to partially transform the starch
parts into form Of Sugar, and there
fore much easier to digest.
Our claim that it is Food for
Brain and Nerve Centres" Is based
upon the fact that certain parts Of
Wheat and Barley (Which we use)
contain Natures brain and nerve
building ingredients. viz, Phosphate
Of Potash, and the way we prepare
the food makes it easy to digest and
assimilate.
DR.. Geo. w. Carey in his book on
"The Biochemic System of Medicine
says:
when the medical profession fully
understands the nature and range Of
the phosphate of potassium, insane
asylums will no longer be needed.
"The gray matter Of the brain Is
controlled entirely by the inorganic
cell-salt, potassium phosphate.
"This salt unites with albumen,
and by the addition Of oxygen creates
nerve-fluid. or the gray matter of the
brain.
"Of course, there is trace of other
salts and other organic matter in
nerve-fuid, but potassium phosphate
Is the chief factor, and has the power
within itself to attract, by it's own
law of affinity. all things needed to
manufacture the elixir of life. There
fore, when nervous symptoms arise,
due to the fact that the nerve-fuid
has been exhausted from any cause,
the phosphate of potassium is the
only true remedy, because nothing
else can possibly supply the de-
ficiency.
"The ills arising from too rapidly
consuming the gray matter of the
brain cannot be overestimated.
phosphate Of Potash, is to my
mind, the most wonderful curative
agent ever discovered by man, and
the blessings it has already conferred
on the race are many. But what
shall the harvest be- when physicians
everywhere fully understand the part
this wonderful salt plays in the pro-
cesses of life? 1t will do as much as
can be done through physiology to
make heaven on earth.
"Let the overworked business man
take it and 60 home good-tempered.
Let the weary wife. nerves unstrung
from attending to sick children or en-
PERTAINING company, take it and note
how quickly the equilibrium will be
restored and calm and reason assert
her throne. No 'provings' are re-
quired here. We find this potassium
salt largely predominates in nerve
fluid, and that deficiency produces
well-defined symptoms. The begin
ming and end of the matter is to sup
ply the lacking principle, and in
molecular form, exactly as nature
furnishes it in vegetables, fruits and
grain. TO supply defciencies-this Is
the only law of cure"
Please observe that Phosphate of
Potash is not properly of the drug
shop variety but is best prepared by
"Old Mother Nature" and stored in
the grains ready for use by mankind.
Those who have been helped to better
health by the use of Grape-Nuts are
legion.
"There's a Reason"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
Applause For The Chaplain's Prayers


The House of Representatives has
set a useful precedent in applauding
the prayer. In the first place, it was
short; in the second, it was racy;
then, too, 1t was a fairly accurate
definition of what the House wants.
AS a custom there would be advan-
tages in general expression OF as
sent on such occasions. Disapproval
of a lengthy petition could be shown
by respectful silence; appreciation
could be expressed as the House ex-
pressed 1t. Now and then a respon-
sive congregation which sincerely de-
sires to show its approval Of the
minister's utterances Is reduced to
rustling its gloves and shaking out
Its skirts. Repression is good for
the soul, but applause would help
the minister. and now that august
national body has set the pace, why
not go ahead?-Boston Transcript.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
Sarcastic.

They had been discussing the
baby's ears, eyes and nose,
"And l think it's got its fathers
hair" said the joyful young mother.
ooh, is that who's got 1t? ! mo-
ticed it was missing" And as the
tall girl with suave manner said
this, the mother looked obviously at
her.-Eau Claire Leader.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13

kidney troubles. Is
that relief lasting2
Let Mrs. James M.
Long, Of. 118 N. Au-
gusta st., Staunton,
Va, tell you. On
January 31st, 1908,
Mrs. Long wrote:
"Doan's Kidney Pills
have cured me" (of
min In tho hack.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
HOw's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
FL. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
WALD1Na, KINNAN Il MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucuous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent free
Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
THE ORATOR.

"Don't you think 1t would be
good idea for you to make some
speeches?"
what for?" returned Senator Sor-
ghum; "a man who makes speeches
doesn't get anything for himself. He
merely furnishes his enemies with
topics for editorial comment. -.
Washington Star.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
LYDIA Z. PINkHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

to conquer all female diseases.
Mrs. Norman r. Barndt, of Allen
town, Pa, writes:
Ever since I was sixteen years OF
age had suffered from an organic de-
rangement and female weakness; in
consequence had dreadful headaches
and was extremely nervous. My physi-
clan said l must go through an opera
ton to get well. A friend told me
about Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, and took it and wrote you
for advice, following your directions
carefully, and thanks to you / am to-
day a well woman, and am telling
ali my friends of my experience"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13

DR.. Mark Baldwin, of the Johns
Hopkins University, Baltimore, ex.
plains dreams by saying they are
caused by images which have been
impressed upon detached portions OF
the brain and which are brought into
action by rush of blood to the head
or through the absence OF the usual
amount of blood.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
Plant OF A Player.

IAN actor should be devoted to
his art, should he not?"
EYES," answered Mr.. Storming-
ton Barnes, che should be. But too
many of us are prone to regard the
practice of our profession merely as
q series of disagreeable Interrupt
tion to pinochle game. Wash
ington Star.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13

urinary troubles, bearing down SEN
sations. etc. On juno goth, 1907,
four and one-half years later, she
said: II haven't had kidney trouble
since. I repeat my testimony"
Sold by all dealers, SO cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13

In the usual air-dry condition,
from twelve to fifteen per cent. OF
moisture still remain in the wood, so
that the shrinkage from the green
condition to the air-dry condition is
only trifie over half of that from
the green to the absolutely dry state.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
How to Make Your Mich Cows More
Profitable.

Write Pacific Coast Borax Co., New
York City, for Successful Dairying, "
being valuable information on the
most profitable selection of COWS,
their feeding and care, the handling
of milk to yield the highest price
product, and the protection and pres
ervation of these products from de-
terioration; with article on diseases
of cows, and recipes for their cure.
The book is free. A post card request
only is necessary.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13

BY a new French process milk
powder Is produced by forcing the
liquid under high pressure through
a tube only 1880 inch in diameter
into a closed chamber heated to 1877
degrees F. by a current of warm air.
The milk expands to vapor. the air
current carries off the water and the
solids fall in powder.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
FACTS FOR SICK. WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia r. 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, tibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, ornervous prostration.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
A Common Failing.

Some claim that they believe in
signs,
But, lacking self-restraint.
Must prove unto themselves by
touch
The truth of one marked: Paint
philadelphia Press.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
Mitigation.

After a chase of many thousand
miles the embezzler had been
caught.
AT least l can say" he remarked,
cheerfully, that l gave the people
run for their money. "-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
Commit Yourself to God.

Grief for things past that cannot
be remedied and care for things to
come that cannot be prevented may
easily hurt, but can never benefit me.
I will, therefore, commit myself to
God in both and enjoy the present
Joseph Hall.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
New Answers To Old Questions.

els this a good ten-cent cigar?"
"No, sir. That cigar is Connecti-
cut filled and Wisconsin wrapped.
It's worse than second. We don't
sell decent cigar for ten cents, be-
cause our trade is mostly transient
and isn't worth holding. We have
fair ten-cent cigar at thirty-five
cents or three for dollar. Elk
change.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
The Opening.

First College President-What
sort of an opening did you have?
Second College President-A new
fu1lback and three crack linesmen.
Nashville American.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
JUST SEND THIS NOTICE AND l0c

to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, and we will mail you the
America with samples of Emperor Will
liam Oats, Silver King barley, Billion Dol
lar Grass which produces IL tons per acre.
Sainfroin the dry soil luxuriator, etc, etc.,
and if you send l4c we add a package of
new farm seeds never before seen by
YOU,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13

FITS, st. Ttus' Dance Nervous Diseases per.
manently cured by DR.. Kline's Great Nerve
Restorer. 50 trial bottle and treatise free.
Dr. H. r. Kline, Id. 1881 Arch ST., Phiia Pa.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13

Wouldn't you like to try Natures mild
laxative, Garfield Tea? Headache Pow
ders and Digestive Tablets also upon re.
guest. Send postcard to Garfield Tea Co.,
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
Millions in Oats and Barley.

1t is far better for man to be
called down by his wife than to be
shown I'D by his neighbor.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
The Mean Thing!

She-I see an average man needs
1000 pounds Of food yearly.
He-Yes; but he doesn't want it
in one batch of Observation-Disclosures
Up.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13

Foresight is the way you ought to
have seen a thing after you saw 1t d.
rectly the opposite way.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13

Only One "Bromo Quinine"
That is Laxative Bromo Quinine. Look
for the signature of E. w. Grove. Used the
World over to Cure Cold in One Day. Csc.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13

When a woman doesn't mind having
big feet she doesn't really expect you
to believe her.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13

One of the worst things about, be-
Ing useful to people is you never have
a chance to do anything for yourself.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13

Writing poetry is easy enough the
uneasy part is to get 1t printed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. at druggists.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13

When, women borrow trouble they
usually pay back double.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens thegums, reduces ~
ton, allays pain, cures wind COLO. coca poetie
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13

The neighbors may know what you
have got, but what they don't always
know Is how you got It,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
A QUESTION OF HONOR.

Sadly the pickpocket viewed the in.
terror of a fat purse.
Nothing but samples" he NUT
tered. as there no honor among
women2"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
Piles Cured in 9 to IA Days.

Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to cure any
case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
piles in to IA days or money refunded. Soc.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13

man can always be popular with
women by quoting to them some of
his old love letters to his wife.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
Many Professional Men,

clergymen, teachers and singers use
Browns Bronchial Troches for cur
ing hoarseness and coughs. &c.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
THE TIME TEST.

That Is What Proves True Merit.
Doan's Kidney Pills bring the
quickest OF relief from backache and
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13

Nothing will pay you better for 1908
than to SOW plenty of big yielding oats
(Salzers new Emperor William Oats av-
eraged SO blu. per acre more than any
other variety in 1907 would pay immense
ly while Salzer's Silver King Barley which
proved itself the biggest .yielder at the
Wisconsin Agricultural Station during
1907 if you had planted 50 acres would
have given you in 1907 just SO, 10000 OH so
acres. It. is an enormous yielder.