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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-06
Tnft StuCk In Phone TsOOtb

George Bush, one of the electri.
clans of the Southern Bell Telephone
Company, now visiting his father
here. tells this story of Mr., TAFT;
After the candidate had taken up
temporary quarters al the hote! at
Hot Springs he had to enter tcie-
phone booth OF the usual size. and
stuck hard and fast. A hurry Gull
was sent to the Office of the tele.
phone company and carpenters. with
saws and hammers. eXtricated Mr.,
Taft. Tho company. to avoid further
trouble and as mark of especial
esteem for Mr.. Taft erected new
booth which eclipses every other
south of Mason and Dixon's line in
size
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-06
Says Americans Are Always Talking

A newspaper controversy has be-
gun on the subject of British and
American oratory. A Canadian cor
respondent declared that it was no
ticeable at the Pan-Anglican confer
ence how much better the Americans
spoke than the Eng1ishmen, and a
British member of Parliament cor
roborated this statement by declaring
that the best of the American speak
ers at that congress were as good
as the best English speakers. and
their general average higher.
Sir Charles Wyndham now makes
the following contribution to the de-
bate:
ut must be remembered that
Americans are always talking. They
imbibe fluency with their mothers
milk. l do not consider. however.
that there is anything like the same
proportion of really good public
speakers in America as in Engand,"
Fighting Turtles Kills Peacemakfng
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Wholesale Markets.

New York.-Wheat- CO..
600; exports, 39.93S; spot, firm; NO.
2 red, 99% @1.01h, elevator: No.
2 red 1,01 u, +. o. b. afloat; NO. l
Northern Duluth, 1,23B. afloat; No.
2 hard winter. 1929. I. 0. b. af1oat.
Corn-Spot. firm: No. 2. IS; nomi.
nal in elevator, and So ", nominal,
f. o. b. afoat.
Oats-Receipts. $1,000 spot. easy;
mixed. 62@65; clipped white. 81
to 40 pounds. G5@73.
Poultry-Alive, firm; spring chick.
ems, 1859 fowls. Ia; turkeys. Ill;
dressed. irregular; Western spring
chickens, 1904: fowls. 13@14h
Cheese - Weak; receipts 4,599
boxes; State full creams, specials,
l2A @13A: do, small colored or
white. fancy. 12c.: do, large colored
or white. fancy, II "; do. good to
prime. 11@1lR; do, common,
9A "a 10&.
Observation-Disclosures. kc.
higher; contract grade. spot. "a k @
CSC.
Corn-Firm; No. 2. for local trade,
S5 DS5hc.
Oats-Firm, fair demand; No. 2
white natural. 67@67hc.
Butter-Steady, moderate demand;
extra Western creamery. 24c.; do,
nearby prints, 26,
Eggs-Firm. good demand: Penn
sylvania and other nearby flrsts, free
cases, 21c. at mark; do, current re.
ceipts, In returnable cases, zoe. at
mark; Western firsts, free cases. FL
at mark; do, current receipts. free
cases, 20 at mark.
. Cheese-Firm. good Iemand; New
York full creams. choice, 12A q
12Rc.: do, fair to good, IL " 0
~.
Poultry - Alive, steady, fair de-
mand; fowls, ~ @14c.; old roost-
ers, 1O@1Oh; spring chickens, Is @
10.
BaltimOrc.-Flour - Dull; winter
extra, 335 $50; winter clear,
3,SO@395; winter straight, 400
AIS; winter patent. 4.60@ AIS:
spring clear, 4.4O@470: spring
straight. 5.OO@ 5,25; spring patent,
5.75 q 600; receipts. 1858 bbls.: ex-
ports. 6.0Sl bbls.
w ''iohbt oPoNb No't'oSei
97097h; spot. No. red Western,
9S "a @98A; July, 97@97A; Au-
gust, 96k 965s; September,
96A @969s; steamer No. 2 red,
1914 @93& receipts, 92,391 BUSH;
Southern, by sample, 5000; South.
ern on grade, 92@96.
Corn - Dull; spot, mixed. 1917;
September. 80 asked; receipts. 4.779
bush; Southern white corn. $40
IS; Southern yellow corn. $50 IS.
Oats - Firm; old. No. white,
63k @64k; old. No. white, sc
az; No. 2 mixed. 61R @62; re.
ceipts, $3.50 bush.
Rye-Firm; new. No, 2, Western
domestic. 1880; receipts, 200
bush.
Butter-Quiet, unchanged; fancy.
imitation. 20@21: fancy creamery,
25; fancy ladle. 1920; store pack.
ed. 16h@l7.
Eggs-Firm; 1917.
Cheese-Quiet. unchanged; new.
large. 12A; new. flats. 12k; new.
small. 12A.
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Liliputian Parishes.

Probably few people know that
this country contains number or
parishes 80 small that their popula-
ton can pc housed dfder one q two
roofs. For instance. Upper Eldon,
near stockbridge, consists Of two
houses, which with an eleventh CEN
fury church and a tiny Gods acre"
In the middle Of a farmyard adjoin-
Ing one of the dwellings. comprise
the whole parish. Not much larger
is the population of Lullington. five
miles from Eastbourne. Small as its
church is-the interior dimensions
are only 16 square feet--it is quite
large enough for the Inhabitants.
In Grove. near Leighton Buzzard,
there are only about dozen inhabi-
tants, the parish containing mod
ern farmhouse. two cottages. and a
tiny church. At Rhyd, in Flintshire.
while there are only three adult in
habitants. the village contains five
cottages and one shop; till recently
there were two licensed houses. one
of which still remains.-Tit-Bits.
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A Grateful Son-in.LaW.

H. H. Rogers, on his return voy.
age from Bermuda last month said
one evening in the smoking room OF
his travelling companion. Marx
Twain:
"He is an incorrigible humorist
Even in his most emotional moments
he can't help being funny.
when he married in Elmira IN
1870 his father-in-law made him a
present of fine. well-furnished
house in Buffalo.
THE present came as a surprise
Mark Twain knew nothing of 1t TILL
amid a party of relatives and friends
he was shown over the luxurious
place. Then. when they told him
1t was his, tears filled his eyes.
But he was still the humorist,
and turning to his father-in-law he
said, though in voice that trembied
q little:
"'Mr. Langdon. whenever you're
In Buffalo. if it's as much as twice
q year, you are to come right up
here and take tea. You can stay all
night, too, if you want to, and it
shan't cost you cent. "-Washing'
ton Star
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-06
WONDERED WHY
Found the Answer Was "COEcc."

Many pale, siokly persons wonder
for years why they have to suffer SO,
and eventually discover that the druG
-cafreine-in coffee Is the main
cause Of the trouble.
II was always very fond OF coffee
and drank 1t every day. never had
much flesh and often wondered why ]
was always SO pale, thin and weak.
about five years ago my health
completely broke down and I was con
fined to my bed. My stomach was In
such condition that | could hardly
take sufficient rourish ment to sus
tain life.
During this time was drinking
coffee, didn't think I could do with
out II.
"After awhile came to the con-
clusion that coffee was hurting me,
and decided to give it up and try
Postum. didn't like the taste Of II
at first, but when it was mado right
boiled until dark and rich-I sooH
became very fond CT It.
"In one week I began to feel better,
I could eat more and sIeep better, My
sick headaches were i"ss frequent,
and within five months looked and
felt like a new being, headache spells
entirely gone.
"My health continued to improve
and to-day I am well and strong,
weigh 14S lbs. l attribute my present
health to the life-glving qualities OF
Postum"
"Thero'B a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Read, Tho Road to
Wellville." in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
ore genuine, true, and full OF human
inter :.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-06
You are not likely to see q saint
by searching your mirror.
Damage by Lightning.

According to the United States
Weather Bureau, G256 buildings
were damaged by lightning In the
year 1899, which may be considered
fair standard for other years. The
value of the property Is estimated
at more than 100000. No less
than 563 persons were killed out.
right, and $40 others were injured
less seriously. This Is pretty bad
record, but it is not the whole truth.
by any means. To lightning must
also be charged the death Of 1850
head of livestock. Much other dam.
age is done every year, for which
sxact figures like these are not easily
,btainable. Lightning strikes tele.
graph wires, throws down poles,
breaks insulators and Injuries valu-
lble instruments In telegraph offices,
The farmer Is not the only sufferer by
The freaks OF atmospheric electricity.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-06
Curious Mexican Indians.

Buried in the heart OF a civilized
powerful and progressive foreign
people. little handful of indians
have lived for 800 years. and have
time their national characteristics.
their traditions, and their individ-
uality. If you seek them you will
find them in Amatlan de los Reyes,
a village in the State of Vera Cruz
Mexico. They are the Amatecas Tie
Amatccas are perhaps the only people
in the republic who have succeeded
In retaining for themselves wEat is
practically self-govcrnment
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-06
THIS AND THAT.

The reason a woman looks cool
on a hot day is she isn't.
A girl can enjoy going anywhere
with her brother If he hates to have
her do it.
One years work of mans brain
may be ruined by his tongue in a
few seconds.
Every minister has his favorite
hymn and every other man has his
favorite her,
After a mans goodness reaches a
certain point he begins to take an
occasional day off.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-06
Germs In Books.

There is no doubt that all books
kept for a long time in libraries and
other places become the abode Of
the germ and microbe. To prevent
this French professor has introduc-
ed a method of disnfectng the
books. They are placed in an oven
under pressure, in which the evap-
Grafton of a certain liquid causes the
breaking up of the aldebydes. 1t is
said that all sorts of books, big and
little, can thus be disinfected without
harm TO the cover, the paper or the
binding
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-06
TRANSFORMATION In Egypt.

1t Is a curious fact that the Nile
and most of the canals in Egypt run
north and south. The wind blows
nearly all the year from the north
and thus furnishes the cheapest pro-
polling power for boats going south
When the boats return north the
rapid current of the Nile is the mo-
tive power. The regularity Of the
wind and the steadiness OF the cur
rent are two reasons why boats pro-
PEELED by any other power are so lit
tie used. Time Is not so important
an element in business in Egypt as
does not matter, therefore, that
boats propelled by wind or current
are slow
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-06
What is Life?

Our business is. not to build quick
ly, but to build upon right founda.
ton and in a right spirit. Life Is
more than a mere competition as be-
tween man and man; 1t Is not who
can be done first. but who can work
best; not who can rise highest, but
who is working most patiently and
lovingly in accordance with the de-
signs of God.-Joseph Parker.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-06

AS we'll as for the preserva-
ton and publication of the
skin no other skin soap so
pure. so sweet, so speedily
effective as Cuticura. For
eczemas, rashes, inflamma-
tons. chafings, sunburn,
wind irritations, bites and
stings Of insects, lameness
and soreness incidental to
outdoor sports, for the care
of the hair and scalp, for
sanative, antiseptic cleans
ing. as we'll as for all the
purposes of the toilet. bath
and nursery, Cuticura Soap
and Cuticura are unrivaled.
Guaranteed absolutely pure, and
may be used from the hour of birth.
Sold ihroughout the world; Depots; London: q.
Safsys, i Ian. 1oi|o kSs.s 1s!IeS; nc;sov;
A Chem asd Cora Esp9s dsv
ns-Poss Free, Cuticura Booklet on the Skin
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-06

While cane sugar alone is used in
Manchuria, strong competition from
beet sugar may be looked for in a
few years. The Chinese want sweet
ness at the lowest possible price,
not caring whether 1t Is cane or beet
sugar
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-06

my limbs bloated to twice their nor
NAL size. Doctors did not help and
was fast drifting into the hopeless
stages. used Doan's Kidney Pills
at the critical moment and they really
saved my life."
Sold by all dealers. 50ccnts box.
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
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FOURTEEN HUNDRED AND
SIXTY-FIVE MEN

with teams are selling our products to
FARMERS In thirty four different States.
Seventy useful articles that country people
need. We furnish the goods and give agents
time to turn them into money. Address, >,
J. r. WATKINS CO.. Winona. MINI,
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disease started with
slight irregularity
and weakness and
developed into dan
gerous dropsy. |
became weak and
languid and could
do no housework.
My back ached ter
ribly. l had bear
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-06

Capudinc Cures Indigestion Pains,
Belching, Sour Stomach, and Heartburn.
from whatever cause. It's Liquid. Effects
Immediately Do Sr st prescribe IT, iOc'
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On Tho Golf Links.

The Lady Golfer Ito new boy)-
Have you ever been a caddy before?
The New Caddy (knows his bust
ness)-That's all right, lady. Swear
as much as you please: don't mind
me.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-06

India imports sugar in great guam
titles from Java. 1t Is now looking
toward Java for railway sleepers
made of djatta or Java teak.
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ALL RUN DOWN.
Miss Della Stroe6e, svho had Com.
tkkey Lost Her Heath. Found
Relief from Pe-rn-na at Once.
Read What She Says:

MISS DELLA STROEBE, 10 Rich.
1V1 mond St., Appleton, Wis.,, writes: :
"For several years I was in run.
down condition, and could flnd no TO.
lief from doctors and medicines. !
could not enjoy my meals, and could
not sleep Mt night. I had heavy, dark
circles about tho eyes.
"My friends were much alarmed. !
was advised to give Peruna trial, and
to my Joy began to improve with tho
FIRST bottle. After taking six bottles I
fol: completely cured. cannot say too
much for Pcruna as medicine for
women In run down condition"
Pe.ru-na Did Wonders.
Mrs. Judge J. +. Boyer, 142l Sherman
Ave., Evanston, ILL.,, says that she be-.
camo run down, could neither eat nor
sleep we'll, and lost flesh and spirit. Pc.
runa did wonders for hor, and she thanks
Peruna for new lifo and strength.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-06
To Drive Out Malaria and Build Up
the System

Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTE
LESS CHILL Tonic. You know what you
are taking. The formula is plainly printed
on every bottle, showing, it is simply ,Qui-
nine and Iron in a tasteless form, and the
md children, SOC.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-06

Hicks Capudine Cures Nervousness,
Whether tired out, worried, overwor kcd, or
what not II refreshes the bra in and
n iee &c., and soc at "d drug Stores 'AA'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-06

There's nothing makes woman
madden than for people to talk or
her virtues instead OF her looks.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-06

A woman's idea of thrilling pass
age in a novel Is with the heroine
reading a love letter and curing
her hair at the same time.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-06

Easy To Write, Hard To Learn,
Hicks-I see you don't use the
forms recommended by the simple
spoilers.
Wicks-No, 1t takes too long to
remember what they are, - Somer-
Vile Journal.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-06

Most couples dance their way into
matrmony and limp their way
through 1t.
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At the pres mt rate of excavation
Pompeii will not be entirely uncoV-
cred before the year 1870
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A single fruit company exported
last year 100000 punches of ba-
nanas to England and the United
States from Central and South
America and Jamaica.
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SAVED AT THE CRISIS.
Delay Meant Death From Kidney
Troubles.

Mrs. Herman Smith, 901 Broad
Street, Athens, Ca, says: kidney
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Truth and
Quality

appeal to the Well Informed in every
walk of life and are essential to permanent
success and creditable standing Accor-
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir OF SIENNA is the only remedy OF
known value, but one of many reasons
why it is the best Of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that it cleanses,
swcetens and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any facilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as a laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co., only, and for sale by all leading drug
gist.>
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-29
JULIA MARLOWE.

Miss Julia Marlowe will appear a.
Rosalind in las You Like II" al
Polls theater next Wednesday night
March 4. The visit OF Miss Marlowe
is always an annual event of much
interest, but this season because OF
her revival of las You Like It." the
event assumes additional impor-
lance. Miss Marlowe played Rosa
lind some seasons ago. creating a
furore in New York in her first DAYS
as star. that has never been
equalled by any other artist in
Shakespearean roles. Then Miss
Marlowe appeared as Juliet. Viola
and Katherine, and followed these
Shakespearean heroines with the
more remunerative heroines of the
modern drama. But she has always
wished to return to her first love,
Rosalind, in las You Like It," Last
spring in London. Miss Marlowe re-
vived the play with such emphatic
success that she determined to re-
store IL to her repertoire this sea-
son. A special production has been
arranged, and Miss Marlowe will
have the assistance of a strong sup
porting company. Her appearance
here as Rosalind undoubtedly will
be one Of the dramatic treats of the
season. Prices so cents to 81. No
free list.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-29
COMING EVENTS.

Feb. 29-Brooklyn Athletic club
rooms, sociable and dance.
Feb 29-New hall, A Green
street, grand bali for benefit OF Theo-
dore Sabaleuckuys.
Feb 29-Music hall, Citizens Bank
building. Private leap year dance by
the Waterbury dancing academy.
March 1-Jaacques opera house.
fifth annual concert given by the
James Meagher branch Of the Gaelic
league.
March 2-City hall. Banquet by the
Patrick Sarsfeld club.
March Murray hall, annual
dance of the Miller & Peck Co.
= March 2-Red Mems hall. Nauga-
tuck. Masquerade ball, given by Mr.
and Mrs John +. Kicks dancing class.
March 3---Music hall, private
dance given by the Jolly Four.
March 3.-Xaverian hall. Carnival
and dance given by the ladies Of st
Francis Xavier parish.
March 3-Leayenworth hall. AM
nual dance given by the Tribune So
cial club.
March s-Fifth Annual Feast q
the Workmen's Circle. Branch rs.
March 10--Speedwell hall, whist
and dance by Myrtle temple, No 8,
Pythian Sisters.
March i5-Catholic women's as
ISOLATION concert ~ Jacques theatsr.
March 1.-THE Buckingham. An
nual sociable and dance given By the
Washington Hin Athletic club.
March 17-City hall, the powerful
Irish drama. Daniel O'Connell," un-
der the auspices OF Ladies' auxiliary,
5. A. o. II.
March as-Third Congregational
entertainment entitled The
Sweet Family" under
auspices Of Happy Hour temple.
April 2O.-Buekingham Music
hall. reception and dance by Algon-
quin club.
April zi-Eagles' haIl-Dance By
Amateur Polo league.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-29
TO-NIGHTS RELAY RACE

Great interest is being taken in the
two mile relay race which is to take
place tonight at Eagles hall. George
BentZ. the champion roller skater
of Bridgeport will meet the two fast
est skaters of Waterbury, who are
Bert Mcmahon and Francis O'Brien.
Bentz will skate two miles while the
local boys are going one mile each.
Bentz has defeated both his Cppon-
ents in one mile races, but as he will
be handicapped tonight in having
TO go two miles while the local boys
go one each, it should make a very
exciting race and big crowd should
be on hand, as this has been the only
night this week for roller skating,
owing TO other attractions. Admis-
sion is free to skaters and spectators
will be charged 10 cents. The race
will take place promptly at $50
o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-29

my Dear and Sweetheart, Sweet
heart" through this state. Recently
Eddie was called away from his work
in this section, having been offered
a permanent engagement In New
York city. About a week ago he met
an old acquaintance from Waterbury
on the street, and the follow
ing took place. "Why hello, Eddie
/ haven't seen you in dogs age.
What have you been doing since you
left Waterbury, "Oh,' replied the
boy singer" 1--WE been getting up
a bit, filling long New York engage
ment in one of the amusement places
near Broadway. Why, my boy, since
| saw you last, I've been singing be-
fore more notable people than you
ever dreamed of, among them being
the Emperors Of Germany, China and
Japan, the kings of England, Swe-
den, Spain and Belgium; the Queen
of Holland, the Sultan Of Turkey; the
Gar Of Russia; President Roosevelt,
William Jennings Bryan, Prince
Henry, General Booth, Booker Il.
Washington, Admirals Dewey. Evans
and all the naval officers, and-Wes-
ton continued naming world renowned
celebrities until his Waterbury
friends eyes nearly popped out of his
head and the singer had to discontinue
for fear the out of town man would
have an epileptic fit. Finally he man
aged to recover his breath and grasp
ing the railing of the bar firmly to
prevent his falling, he gasped: well,
where in HI are you sipging?
''At the Eden Musee, among the wax
works!' replied Weston and the Wa
terbury man collapsed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-29

Testers has revealed a new and =
greater Maude A5ams.
81:
Mel Burgess Was and is = great
hover % animals The star q The
County Fair was az one time an in
spector on = horse ear line in Boz
ton and on beilOldfn- driver mall
treating his dr1HIge jumped dswn
from his buEgy. administered 4 soun.l
tIrulling o. The man. ami drove The
ear Iark o. TIE iarusL Years Iater.
when RurgfsS uss famou<. b. Was
getting up teneft for tie Humzue
ss-efefy and caIss-I uEs'a the preSslent
q The Bostoa STREET railway fsr a 60