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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27
OmeIpt For Hard Times,

When eggs are very high the ONE
let is forbidden luxury in many
households. An omelet made in this
manner, however, will meet all the
demands of economy, and will, at the
same time, be as light and fluffy as
though prepared in the ordinary and
more costly way. Put n cupful of
finely crumbled bread into bowl,
and pour over it two-thirds of cup
full of sweet milk. When the bread
has become thoroughly moistened,
SUR 1t with a spoon until it is entire
~ smooth and free from Jumps. Add
tho yolks of two eggs, beating them
into the bread and milk one at a
time; then fold in the stiifiy-whipped
whites and pour into well-buttered
baking dish. Bake in a moderate
oven until well set, A pleasing vari-
alton is to sprinkle the top of the
omelet with grated cheese and paprika
before removing 1t from the oven. If
q sweet omelet is desired, generous
sprinkiing of maple sugar will prove
pleasing.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27
Boston High Art.

Two Western delegates to the Conven.
ton of Collegiate Alumn@ visited the
Public Library. They tried faithfully to
understand Chavanno's mural work, they
read all about the story of Sir Galahad
as portrayed by Abbey, and they tired
their necks gazing up at Sargent's inter-
probation of the worlds religions. Then
they visited the chilrden's room. But
even there art material greeted them.
planks were placed along the floor,
weighted with pieces of marble, plaster
: and stone
''See, said one enthusiastically, isn't
that concrete example of Boston cul-
ture2 Those must be specimens of rare
marble and granite put where the chill
dren may become familiar with them"
With conscious pride because Of her in.
sight, she walked up to the attendant.
"Pardon me, but are these specimens
of Italian marble for the benefit of the
children she said.
The attendant looked embarrassed as
she answered; "No, not exactly. The
rubber mating has been pasted to the
floor, and they are used to weight tho
boards along the seams, boston Her
aid.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27
Locked Out 81 Jail.

In a certain county Jail Of Georgia
there was once an old chap named Nose
Selby. supervisor Of the institution, who
housed aud fed the convicts so well that
thew were greatly attached to him. lie
\ could actu, w allow them to go about at
will. He was accustomed to hire them
out to the farmers in the neighborhood
during the harvest season, and In that
wnv turn an. honest penny for the tax
payers.
prisoners appeared at the office OF q
lawyer in the place.
young man, asked he, "are you an
attorney
liam, was the reply.
II want you to get me out Of jail on q
writ Of habeas corpus, and | want 1t
right away"
Hold on, my friend, said the law.
yer. eve must have some reason to
show the court before we can ask Tor
writ"
II have reason enough, said the man.
sThe cruelty Of the keeper makes life
there unbearable,"
sNonscnsel'' exclaimed the lawyer
There was never kinder keeper in the
world than Nose Selby."
Judge for yourself" the prisoner in.
sisted. Yesterday was working out
at Mr.. Walkers, and we had big lot OF
hay to get in, for the sky was full OF
rainclouds. SO when the Jail horn blew
for bedtime stayed and helped get the
hay under cover
1T was after dark when / got back,
and would you believe it, sir, that hard.
hearted keeper had locked me out. ]
had to sleep out of doors, aud caught
rheumatism in my bones 1t settled
things in my mind I'll not stay another
night under the roof Of man who'll
treat me like that So, Mr.. Lawyer,
want you to get mo out before shutdown,
If you please. "--Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27
ApDlc Sauce Ipemie

Materials: Eight large greetings,
sugar, butter, lemon juice, water.
Way of preparing: Peel, core and
slice the apples. Place in double
boiler and add two tablespoonfuls
boiling water; cover closely and cook
until very we'll done. Then pass
through very fine sieve and meas
ure. To each pint of apple allow one
cup sugar, one tablespoonful butter
and one tablespoonful lemon juice.
Place all these ingredients together in
a sauce pan and cook together five
minutes, stirring all the time. Re-
move from the fire and beat with a
wire egg beater until cool Serve
plain or vita cream. Can serve it
with roast goose or pork. What-To-
Eat,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27
A Life That Defeats Itself.

Self-centred life is everywhere the
great disturber of human happiness.
1t defeats itself and keeps its vic
TINS forever upon the rack.
1t collides with others interests,
and God Is in it's way.
1t destroys the peace of the home.
1t leads husbands to be Indifferent
or unkind to their wives, and wives
to regard their husbands only as the
chief of their own conveniences.
It underlies suits for divorce.
1t leads children to demand that
the whole of the family arrangement
shall be managed with reference to
their personal pleasure.
It breeds social jealousies and
neighborhood quarrels; 1t breaks up
church choirs, scrambles for the chief
seats in the synagogues,- and sets
church members to praying, Lord,
grant that we may sit on Thy right
hand and on Thy left in Thy King
DOM"
1t leads Diotrephes to love the pre-
eminence.
1t is to the credit Of the religion Of
Christ that selfishness cannot live in
peace with it.-Rev. D. w. Hunting
ton, D. D.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27

01yvUuH N6y NM mn "a ~ NJ
hut th0 Tiny oonInoGpl nce1 ~ beAu.
lifed tli1n w become BIZ ~ 10
\ il the dir6otlon " tho diGcern ment ~
4 no simpie. tle i1clusion Of the tribe,
that Chri1tian growth roCeede. ~
when man IL awake Ne heye g0t 20
educate Hill conscience ana his moral
ana spiritual perceptions until he can
hear the faintest call Of duty even
along : commonplace road.
The third human means whereby
men Will be perfected Is the ministry
Sc sacrifcial toll. Whereunto i
labor. striving according to his work
ing. which worketh IN me nightly. ("
There Is no English word which
brings out the meaning OF labor as
used here. In John 4, where Jesus
meets the woman OF Samarta, He
abeing wearied with His journey, sat
on the we'll. This Is the word trans
lated here, as II the apostle said,
labor and share the WEAKNESS OF
Jesus. 1t Is laboring to the point
Of fatigue, to the loss Of blood. Men
willbe perfected through some labor
ing till they are spent. It is taking
your thought and giving 1t to the
thoughtless, taking your strength and
giving 1t to the strengthless. 1t is
the morally and spiritually healthy
taking their blood to the morally and
spiritually anaemic. It includes the
provision of decent houses, the APP
portionment of a fair days labor,
the removal of every fence and bar
rier along legitimate roads, the
smashing of every paddock which
holds the soul in unholy bondage.
But to give man a better house
and render him like service in other
things is no more giving him Christ
than a free library is Mr.. Carnegie.
It may be Christian work, but 1t Is
not Christ. It is chivalrous work, but
1t is no substitute for Him. l would
not class such services among things
secular. / would keep them within
the palace, but would not allow them
to have the throne. When you have
given a man a better home and have
placed a garden round his house, you
have only prepared the way of the
Lord-the King has yet to come.
You have got to preach Jesus to
awake the dead, to educate the mans
conscience when~he is awake, to dei
vote your energies in sacrificial toll
to the removal of all hindrances to a
mans moral and spiritual progress.
Let us not forget to see to our
selves. Even the reformer needs the
Saviour; and the crusader needs the
Christ. Even the best worker In
this mission will falter and fail un-
less he be sustained. "Be thou faith
full unto death, and I will give thee
a crown of life" The promise applies
now. It is as II the Lord said to us:
Look after thy fidelity and will
look after thy vitality" 1t is not
when the warfare is over that shall
want my crown; the Lord waits to
crown me now.
Then preach Jesus, educate and re-
fine the conscience, give your blood.
Every man perfect make that
your aim. Confront everybody with
that purpose in your mind, and see
in everybody the possibility Of per-
lection in Christ Live for this; grow
old for this; die for this.
Soldiers of Christ, arise,
And put your armor on;
Strong in the strength which God supplies
Through His eternal Son.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27
Window Caused War.

A terrible war was once caused
by a window.
1t was In the days when Louis XIV
(the Grand Monarchy was dazzling
Europe. His Minister. Louvois, was
experimenting on the Kings behalf
the building of the Palace of Trianon
In the park at Versailles. Louis in
spected the buildings one AFTERNOON,
and declared one of the windows to
be out of shape and smaller than the
rest, This Louvois denied, and the
King had the window measured,
with the result that he was proved
to be right, and he openly before all
the court ridiculed Louvois.
But the Minister had his revenge,
for with the angry ejaculation that
che would find better employment
for a monarch than that Of insulting
his favorites," he embroiled France
by his insolence in quarrel with
the powers, which ended years later
only in the Peace of Ryswick, after
a war which entailed the loss of
many lives and the expenditure of
large sums of money.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27

\ W0mAn Walks After Twenty Years.
Attributing her recovsry to con-
stant prayer, Miss Lucy Mackey,
0f Washington, Pa, who tor nearly
twenty years had been confined to
her bod with her right arm and right
\ leg completely paralyzed IL today
able to walk about the room appar-
entity completely well. Heretofore
she had been compelled to lie on her
back In perfectly helpless state.
In regard to her restoration to health,
Miss Mackey said:
II attribute my cure to prayer
alone. have prayed almost con-
stantly for the last twenty years, and
! have always felt that God would
In His own way help me. This MORN
ing was lying In bed and praying.
All at once something seemed to pass
through my body like an electric
shock. From that moment felt
stronger. / knew that my arm and
leg had regained their strength.
Immediately got out Of bed, but while
my arm and leg had been made
whole, / could scarcely stand for dlz-
illness. AS soon as have clothes
made will 60 out and tell the peo-
pie what the Lord has done for me-"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27
What He Was Waiting For.

A mysterious stranger with low
cred brow and menacing glare, stood
alongside one of the shoemaking ex-
hibits in a department store yester-
day and watched the shoemaker at
work. For long time he stood
there, never shifting his glance, star
ing steadily at the bench workman,
watching him put handful after hand
full of tacks in his mouth and grad
ually empty each nav load into a
shoe sole. Finally store detective
became suspicious, and after keeping
an eye on the fellow for while went
over to him and asked him what he
meant by his actions. "Oh, moth
Ing" answered the man. I'm just
waiting to see what will happen to
that shoemaker should he sneeze
when he has a mouthful Of tacks. -
Record.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27

An army officer in charge of ma.
tive district In South Africa present.
ed to his Kafflr servant pair OF
army boots.
The boy was delighted and put
the boots on. They were the first
pair he ever had in his life, and for
several days he strutted proudly
about the camp.
But at the end of the week he ap-
peared as usual with bare feet and
the boots tied around his neck.
"Hello!" said the master. "Why
don't you wear your boots? Are they
too small for your"
"Oh, no, sah," replied the Kaffir
they are a-plenty big. Berry nice
boots, but no good for walking or
running. Make UNI fellah too much
slow, sab. Keep boots now for wear
in bed. youths Companion.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27
IT, a-ess'i z-sl.s7 Z,
NHINTS FOR THE
YHOUSEkEEPER, /
So sll2eS& N-& 81

To purify water drop little char
COAL into it.
Clean a chocolate crater by grating
lit of stale bread, not by washing.
In poaching eggs, stir the water
till it is whirling rapidly. Then drop
your eggs in quickly and the edges
will be round and smooth.
A useful kitchen salt-shaker may
be made of a can with holes made in
the lid. The holes may be made wsth
small nails, tacks or darning needles.
To wash dishcloths use water con-
tanning a little ammonia. Also put
a small amount of ammonia into the
water with which you scrub linoleum.
A mixture of kerosene and am
monia cleans porcelain bath tubs and
sinks instantly, and does not inJure
them, as gritty or acid substances do.
Boil grimy, old pans, and utensils
in soft water with plenty of soap in
it. Let them remain in the hot water
half hour. Then wash and dry
thoroughly.
If the clock needs cleaning, put a
piece of cotton saturated with kero-
sene on the floor of it, and the fumes
arising will loosen the dirt and give
the wheels a new lease on life.
TO remove stopper from bottle,
hold 1t in the hinge of q door, slowly
move the door until 1t takes hold OF
the stopper; then turn the bottle.
This will loosen a glass stopper with
out breaking it.
Silver which has become very
much blackened can be cleaned to
look like new by boiling about half
an hour in two quarts of water, to
which has been added two table,
spoons Of sal soda.
II your floor mating has faded,
but is not worn, give 1t a coat OF var
nisb, iii any desired shade OF varnish
| stain, and 1T will wear longer and
look f.ss. Woman's Magazine.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27
A RarQain,

WHAT" exclaimed the husband
"You drew your savings from the
bank, went to a brokers' Office and
bought H., X. and Y. stock at IA
when it has been dropping like a
rock?"
but, my dear" argued the wife
ut was such bargain. Why, during
the short time | was in the office
saw the man mark it down to Ia
from 45!"-Successs Magazine.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27
BRAIN POWER
Increased by Proper Feeding.


A lady writer who not only has
done good literary work, but reared
a family, found in Grape-Nuts the
ideal food for brain work and to de-
velop healthy children. She writes:-
II am an enthusiastic proclaimer
of Grape-Nuts as a regular diet. /
formerly had no appetite in the morn
ing and for 5 years while nursing
my four children, had insufficient
nourishment for them.
b 'Uuable to eat breakfast I felt
faint later, and would go to the pan
try and eat cold chops, sausage,
cookies, doughnuts or anything hap
pened to find. Being a writer, at
/ times my head felt heavy and my
brain asleep.
when / read OF Grape-Nuts /
began eating it every morning, also
gave 1t to the children, including my
10 months old baby, who soon grew
as fat as little pig, good natured
and contented.
within week I had plenty of
breast milk, and felt stronger within
two weeks. wrote evenings and
feeling the need Of sustained brain
power. began eating small saucer
OF Grape-Nuts with milk instead OF
my usual indigestible hot pudding,
pie, or cake for dessert at night.
"Grape-Nuts did wonders for me
and / learned to like 1t. did not
mind my housework or mothers
cares, for felt strong and full OF
go I grew plump, nerves strong.
and when ! wrote my brain was
active and clear; indeed, the dull
head pain never returned"
There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Greek, Mich. Read The Road t.
MELVILLE" In pkgs.
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STATE OF Ono, CITY OF TOLEDO, | GO
iNnrrN,py %

FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he l.
senior partner of the firm of +. -. CHENEY 4
Co., doing business IN the City OF Toledo.
firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED UNI DOL Soi
LARS for each and every case of CATARRn
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..
1886. A. w. GLEASON,
(sEAL.) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is Internationally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send Tor testimonials.
free. +. j. CHENEY u Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27
Salt Rising Bread.

Four tablespoons of corn meal, two
tablespoons Of flour, one teaspoon of
salt, one teaspoon of sugar. Pour
boiling water over this and make
into a thin batter. Wrap it up and
keep it warm all night. In the morn
ing add enough -four to make a thick
batter and add more salt. Put it in
a covered bucket and set the bucket
in warm water. Keep this warm
until the batter is light, then make up
the bread, using as much -four as you
need and working a small quantity of
lard in it. Make out into loaves and
set it to rise. When it Is risen put
1t into the stove and bake very slow
ly. it is hard to keep the first rising
from getting sour.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27
Professional Ethics.

you'll have to send for another
doctor" said the one who had been
called, after a glance at the patient.
Am / so sick as that?" gasped
the sufferer.
81 don't know just how sick you
are" replied the man of medicine;
"but l know you're the lawyer who
cross-examined me when I appeared
as an expert witness. My conscience
won't let me kill you, and I'll be
hanged II l want to cure you. Good
day."-Philadelph Ledger.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27
OF Her Own Accord.

The day the doctor called to treat
little Kitty for a slight ailment, 1t
was only by the most persistent per-
suasion that he succeeded in getting
the child to show him her tongue.
A few days subsequent to this the
child said to her mother, ma, the
doctor, don't have to tease me to obey
him any more!"
"Why not?"
Cause every time l see him go
ing by the house now, l stick my
tongue out at him!"-Lippincott's.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27

Frutt sal.a!tl.

Pare q pineapple and cut IN one
fourth inch slices, remove the core.
sprinkle generously with powdered
sugar and set In the ice-box for one
hour. Drain and arrange each slice
IN an Individual salad plate. Place
q circle Of thin slices Of banana on
each piece, and all the centre with
hulled strawberries. Pour over all
the syrup drained from the pineapple
and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Garnish with whipped cream sweet
,ened and favored. The American
Home Monthly. +
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27
Demonstrated.

Returning to Japan the spy report
ed that America was preparing for
war.
"Your proof" demanded the Elder
Statesman.
II have evidence" resumed the
spy, that the yellow journals have
laid in enough red ink for long
and desperate campaign.
Apprehension in their eyes, the
Elder Statesmen sat in silence.-Phil-
adelphia Ledger.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27

There is no doubt whatever that
the drinking habits of the nation,
and especially of the women of the
nation, are doing more harm to our
financial and social position than Is
any depression in trade or other
economic causes.-British Journal
Of Inebrity.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27
King Alphonso's Favorite omelette.

The dinner in the Madrid palace is
an extremely simple function In the
ordinary way. Gradually English and
French dishes are replacing the richer
Spanish items on the menu. Young
Alphonso, by the way, prides himself
on being able to make an omelette
that ought really to figure at every
meal! Here is his Majesty's recipe:
Fry in butter little pieces of chicken
and tender meat till they are we'll
Drowned. Then remove from the
fire, and, after turning the beaten-up
eggs into the pan, place the chicken
and meat upon them as the omelette
is urning-Harper's Bazaar.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27

Consul General Frank Dyer Ches-
Ter calls attention to the Fourth In
ternatiopal Automobile Exposition
10 be held in Budapest, Hungary,
IN the month of May, 1908, as Of
especial interest to the American
automobile and agricultural machin-
cry exporters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27
A Callous Crew.

"And you refuse to cat your rubber
boots?"
"With provisions plentiful, persisted
the men, I'VE do
"Rah" snarled the Arctic explorer,
do you care nothing for the success OF
my lecture; then"-Konsas City jour
nal.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27
Put Something On.

Dean Stanley was once driving
with a friend from Monreale to Pa
lerno. Both men were reading.
Stanley suddenly discovered that he
was shivering with cold. He men
toned the matter to his friend.
"Well, hadn't you better put some
thing on?" said the latter, pointing
to the deans bag, which was close at
hand.
Stanley thought it rather a good
idea, and the friend went on reading.
As they entered Palermo there were
shouts of establishment. Stanley was
placidly reading. His friend found
that the distinguished churchman had
absent mindedly drawn out a night
shirt from his bag and put It on over
his other clothing, and thus arrayed
was riding triumphantly into the city.
London Sketch.
KNEW IT BY THE REACTION.
Baldwin" Had fine time last
night. hadn't youf
Rambo tbathing bis aching head)
SO Best ever!
Baldwin What did you do?"
RamboaI haven't the slightest
lea, Chicago News.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27
N{acaroni Wheat.

Salzer's strain of Macaroni or Kubanka
wheat is absolutely pure and is from seed
obtained from the Department of Agri.
culture Our strain is Dakota grown
which laughs at droughts and elements
and positively mocks black rust that ter,
rible scorch and would be ashamed OF
itself if it did not return from 40 to SO blu
of the finest wheat the sun shines on per
acre in good H., Ia, Mich, Wis, Ohio,
Penn, Mo-, Ne5., Kan, and other lands,
and 40 to 80 bu. per acre in arid lands. No
rust, no insects, no failure.
JUST SEND l0c AND THIS NOTICE
to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, and they will send you the
most original seed book published, to-
gether with free samples Of farm seeds
such as Macaroni Wheat, Billion Dollar
Grass, Victoria Rape, Sainfoin, the dry
soil luxuriator, Bromus Inermis, the des
ert grassfer, Emperor William Oats, more
original than the Emperor himself, etc.
ETC., etc. -,
And if you send l4c they will mail in
addition a package of farm seed mover be
fore seen by you. John A. Salzer Seed Co.
La Crosse, Wis. A. G. l..
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27

Diabolo has become such a craze
ON board Vessels in the British Medi-
serranoan Feet that diabolo sets are
now rated yfth parrots and monkeys
as prohibited pets"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27
ECZEMA FOR FIFTY.FIvE YEARS.
Suffered T0rments from Birth---ln
Frightful Condition--Got No Help
Until Cuticura Cured Him.

Until Cut1cura Cureu IIihi.
II had an itching, tormenting eczema
ever since came into the world, and am
now man tifty-fve years old. tried all
kinds of medicines heard Of, but found no
relief. I was truly in a frightful condition:
at last broke out all over with red and
white boils, which kept growing until they
were as big as walnuts, causing great pam
and misery, but kept from scratching as
we'll as could. was SO run down that
/ could hardly do my work. / used Cutl-
cura Soap, Ointment, Resolyent, and Pills
for about eight months, and | can truth
fully say am cured. Hale Bordwell, lip
ton, Ia, AUG. II, 1907.
II cheerfully endorse the above testi-
monial. It is the truth. know Mr.. Bord-
we'll and know the condition he was in.
Nelson r. Burnett, Upton, la.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-27
What cause Headache.

From October to May, Colds are the most
frAduent cause of Headache, Laxative
Broino Quinine removes cause. p, W.
Grove on box. 25c.