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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28

weeks ago. Moreover, the bears cold
grew worse instead Of better; pneu-
monia set in and the animal died
This was In the famous geological
gardens at London. After the bears
death post-mortem examination
showed that pneumonia was the
cause of It,
At first sight 1t would appear I'M
natural that natives of the Polar re
gions should succumb to the cold OF
warmer countries. In TIE Arctics
colds and pneumonia are extremely
rare. The poor bear in captivity was
sadly handicapped, however, and the
comparatively warm winter to be
spent in a nice comfortable den in the
zoo contained more dangers of colds
for him than he would have found
splashing about in Icy water and
sleeping on icebergs and in snow
drifts in the Arctic regions. When
winter approaches Polar bears in
their native hsunts choose some shell
tered spot, make q burrow in the
snow and pass into state of hiberna-
ton. In captivity the bears do not
hibernate, but remain as active as In
summer, coming out to fePi and NOV
Ing about evea If shut In their dens.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28


annual report of the Northumberland
Sea Fisheries committee for 1911
has Just been issued with the Gus
tomary routine statistics on TRAVELLING
and seining, sea temperatures and
crops. And then the report proceeds
to give valuable directions on the best
way to mesmerize Holsters.
THE usual way is to hold the lob
ster head down." says the report,
with the claws arranged so as to
form a support with the rostrum, and
to stroke it rapidly with the tips OF
the fingers, i. e., to stroke the back
of the carapace, or shell covering the
crustacean's head and thorax. In
about a minute the lobster succumbs,
and remains without movement in this
position for a variable period. In or
der to see whether the reversed posi-
ton, as driving the blood to the head,
was essential, lobster was treated in
the horizontal attitude, and so sue
cessfully that it remained without
movement for three hours. A Norway
lobster subjected to similar treat
ment was quiescent for fifty minutes.
A lobster can be put to sleep on its
back"
1t is evident that other crustaceans
are amenable to the same treatment
ut the hands of the mesmerist. TO
quote some more: THE crab goes to
sleep usually in the tuckedup condi.
ton, and may be left in the natural
position or on it's back. They all re-
cover when disturbed; but the recov.
cry of the lobster appears to be quick.
er If the under surface OF the cep
halothoraX is disturbed"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28
JUST A SLIGHT Difference
Smarty Dressed Girl, Who Was Most
Precious Jewel In the Universe,
Made Audible Comments.

1t was at an afternoon concert and
In the stalls sat smartly dressed girl
and the young man who deemed her
the most precious jewel Of the Uni!
verse.
Behind them sat couple OF the
type of suburban concert-goers who
came rather to discuss the audience
than listen TO the music.
Look at that girl just in front OF
u.s." commented one in a very audible
whisper. She's a shop assistant at
LIS. | should like to know what
business she has at a gathering Of this
sort. And just look at her hat! She
served me the other day with the one
| am wearing and suppose she per
suades herself that there is no differ.
ence between 1t and mine. l never"
The girl in front turned with Grim.
son face.
"Oh. yes. madam, there is differ
ence," she said quietly. Mine Is paid
for."-St. Paul Dispatch.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28

nil kzrsv-ua"
as IAN ethereal child Of the magma
ton, and when she had finished he sat
entranced until the oily voice Of her
companion aroused him from his rev.
erie.
All, dear associates" he was say
Ing how appropriate is the name OF
our sanity Iris, the rainbow OF our
hopes, the celestial medium through
which we know realms beyond" and
he grasped her reluctant hand and led
her to the front of the platform.
John noted her gesture of repulsion
as the pudgy hand closed over hers.
The dirty scoundrel," he muttered
savagely, III expose him and run him
out Of town.
Absorbed in wondering eontempla-
ton OF her remarkable beauty he paid
no further attention to the vague va
porings of the man and was unaware
that the meeting was drawing to
close. 1t was only when she disap-
peared and her companion hurried
down the aisle toward him that he
realized he was caught.
He met the beady, suspicious eyes
of the man squarely, however, and
coo,ly advanced toward him with out
stretched hand.
"Ah." said the lecturer as he took
the proffered hand hesitatingly, -
stranger?'
YES" answered John calmly. IT
came with my friend" and he waved
his hand indefinitely toward a nearby
knot of men.
The face of the questioner cleared.
"Ah, yes" smiling uneiuously, you
are neophyte. What do you think Of
our doctrine?"
Sublime" replied John enthus-
iastically. And Iris-say, old man,
I'd like to sit at her feet and listen to
the dissemination of your words of
wisdom"
The man stiffened perceptibly.
young man, only the members Of the
Inner Circle hold communion with our
gifted priestess."
Yes, certainly" agreed John has
tily. "Of course. I was hasty. How
much to get into the Inner Circle?"
And he displayed a plump and entic-
ing roll Of bills.
The mans eyes sparkled greedily,
but he drew back haughtily. mo, no."
he exclaimed with assumed indigna-
ton. You misunderstood. Our favor
Is not for sale. OF course" he added
hastily. If you wish to contribute for
running expenses, now that you are
one of US, why-er-"
Surely" interrupted John, strip
ping off a bill, will ten help any?"
"Ah," said the man, pocketing the
bill with sigh Of satisfaction, you
have a liberal heart. All things are
possible to one like you"
Then, placing his arm about Johns
shoulders cordially, Develop your
Ego. Surround yourself with hermoni-
GUS conditions. Get away from the ma
terial, my son. Come to US often and"
confidentially. you may soon attain to
ths sracss OF our sanity. one" And
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28
THE SIXTH
SENSE
By Fred Fitch

"Ah, dear friends, we must not for
pet that we are only an infinitesmal
part of it. Remember" and the speak.
er's voice sank to an impressive wh1s'
per. Thoughts are Things"
He paused and waited expectantly
for the chorus OF adulation, which i'm.
mediately arose.
"Be-yew-te.ful," simpered an angu-
lar female. Such be.yew-te-ful
thought"
80 refreshing. Such an original
idea," echoed another, glazing vindic-
lively at the preceding speaker, and
then turning beatific smile upon the
man on the rostrum.
John Wilcox, star reporter for the
Transcript, prowling about in search
of news, had inadvertently stumbled
upon a meeting Of the New Cult.
This was a society recently organ
lied for the cultivation OF the SIXTH
sense. the godlike quality which, If de-
ve!oped to its highest possibilities,
gave the fortunate possessor the Key
to, not only the secrets OF this mate.
ri.l world, but the mysteries OF the
vast universe beyond.
"A SCOOP" breathed John softly, and
then stood quietly observing the as
sembled old men, passe women, sim
pering maidens and callow youths who
were listening with rapt attention to
the drivel of the greasy individual on
the platform.
The speaker rambled on. And now.
dear companions. we will listen to 3
little effusion Of mine. A mere trifie,
and he waved his fat hand deprecat-
ingly. IAN ethereal child of the mag
nation; an allegory on that mystic
symbol, the lotus flower.
Our astral guide, Saintess Iris,
will favor US. 1t Is especially fitting
he continued with deep sigh OF con-
tentment, that such pure thought
should be disseminated through the
spiritual medium of our dead Iris"
And at sign from him white robed
figure glided from the doorway at the
side Of the stage.
At sight of this apparition John
sank weakly into convenient chair.
"Jiminety," he calculated finally.
when he had recovered from the first
shock of establishment, what is that
goddess doing here?' And he gazed
disgustedly around the dirty hall.
He listened eagerly to the ripping
tones as she recited the imbecilic Gre
alton that the author had referred to
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28
Boostinu Its Business,

81, in common with my colleagues
of the profession, receive many strange
comments and propositions from queer
people," says Washington physician,
but | rather think that woman
whose children / have treated for
some time is to be given a pre-emi-
nent place in this category.
'"Well, what can l do for your l
asked as entered the waiting room.
81 think that | should have a COM
mission she said, quietly but firmly.
"a commission! And what for?'
why she said, every child in
our street caught the measles from my
baby "-Harper's Magazine,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28
Newspaper Extract,

A neat correction by the Garnet
(Kan) Evening Review: "a couple of
errors appeared in the report of the
NJ. E. missionary meeting in yester'
days Review The report was receiv.
ed by telephone, and some words
were indistinct. In speaking of re-
sponses to roll call, We said each
was verse of Scripture, in which ap.
peared the word teeth. 1t became
necessary for us to extract the teeth
and put In their place the word
peace"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28
SWindIed Aaain.

'By gosh there amt no chance to git
ahead of these swindlers," complained
Silas Hossbarnes.
whats the matter now?" his wife
asked.
81 sent dollar to one of EN- for
receipt to keep hair from fallin' out
and what do you spose he writes:
II can't guess?"
'Quarrel with your wife and git 1t
Hile / OUT"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28
a Deep One.

Gosh all hemlock!" exclaimed the
first farmer, "ain't yer struck water
yet? How deep hev ye gomez
Bout 100 feet" replied the other
placidly.
An amt we discouraged?
"Oh, dunno. l cant say amt git
tin a long well.'-Cathollc Standard
and Times.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28
Thoughts of Him.

Thoughts Of Him.
II was introduced to Miss Pechis
last night" said Mr.. Timmid.
YES" remarked Mr. Knox. II saw
you. What was the matter with you?
You didn't talk at ALL"
mo. l was kind O. bashful. I guess
she doesn't think much Of me-"
"Oh, guess she does. She told mo
dumb animals. Catholic Standard
and Times.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28
Self-Protectjon.

John" his wife complained, II
wish you would be more careful. 1t
seems to me you never go to BAN
quet without spilling soup on your
shirt front or your vest"
II know it, Mary. ! guess I'll have
to let my whiskers grow"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28
On the Water WAGON,

Mr.. sonbeak--Here an item
which says the swan outlives any
other bird, in extreme cases reaching
800 years.
Mrs. Crimsonbeak-And remember,
John, the swans live on water.-Sa.
cret Heart Review.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28
Iakinu a Mean ADVANTAGE.

Notice that hollow-cheeked dyspep,
tic over there having a lunch of milk
and crackers?'
Yes, poor DEVIL"
Let's sit down by him and order
mince pie, just to see him shudder."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28
Seeking SoIace,

Josh is lazy and egotistical," said
Farmer Corntossel.
WELL" replied his wife, "mebbe we
kin be thankful to have him git indus.
trious In shown his egotism."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28
Lucky He Did,

Mr.. Flubdub--You women are mighty
slow. During the time 1t took you to
select that hat l went out and made
5000.
Mrs. Flubdub-I'm 80 glad, dear.
You'll need it!-Puck.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28
To Be Expected.

Can you paint ME gallery of an
cestors from this old tintype?"
Il can, but they will all look much
alike"
We'll. f-mily resemblance won't
hurt none"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28
Sounded That Wav.

Patience-How did you like Will as
dancer?
Patrice-Oh, he's ripping!
Il didn't mean as dress destroy.
or. i mean a. a dapcey.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28

There is nothing like silage to keep
the dairy cows appetite on edge
throughout the long winter period.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28
Indoor JOURNEYS.

"Tipps tells me he has done a grea'
deal of travelling in his time"
$50 he has-on elevators"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28
FIND WONDERS OF NATURE
Magnifying Glass Powerful Almost
Beyond Belief Is the Invention Of
English Scientist.

Just imagine
seeing I h i n G s
through a magni.
flying glass mil.
lions and millions
Of times more
powerful than the
most powerful MI
crOscOpe on earth
fDlnu Tr,p nirn
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28

Each bedded COW or horse will make
a large two-horse CARLOAD Of good
quality manure for each month stabbed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28

The price Of horses seems to be
good ones sell nearly as high as ever.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28

One way to save feed bills Is to pro-
tect the cows from flies during the
summer and the cold weather in the
winter
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28

The city dealer profits by the lazi-
ness of the grower, by grading and
repacking his badly assorted fruit
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28
TO MESMERIZE A LOBSTER
More or Less Valuable Scientific In.
formation, According a. to How
One ls Interested.

Sparkling gems
of good reading
and humorous bits
of information
are cleaned for
this page from
the most dignified
and serious scien-
tific reports. Here
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28
BEAR VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA
Story Seems at First to Be Fiction.
but the Facts Are Well
authenticated.

There s e e m 8
to be something
inconsistent about
the idea of a Polar
bear contracting
a bad cold in mid
winter, but that
Is exactly what
boppaund q fou
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28

Horses are very fond Of variety,
and fussing always pays in the bet.
ter condition and greater usefulness
of the horse.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28

The number of acres required to feed
a herd of 20 cows in full milk will de-
pend largely upon the condition Of the
ground and the season.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28

Good feeding does not consist OF
stuffing the horse for a number OF
weeks before he Is put to work on
heavy grain feeds.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28

Quite often the flavor in butter Is
spoiled by making the cream too sour.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28

S~~~>~>s~~~~~o~~~~-~~~~ ~-~~~~~o~>~~~~~~~~>o~~~~
Ice should be cut when it is sound
and solid.
Plenty of salt ought always to 60
with dry feeding.
A half fed colt will never make
first-class draft horse.
Rapidly is one of the great essen
tials in milking cow.
Never whip horse when he SHES.
1t will increase his fear.
In many cases it Is safer to dehorn
cattle in winter than in summer.
Flavor Is the one great quality of
butter fat over other kinds Of fat.
Quite often the flavor in butter Is
spoiled by making the cream too sour.
The flavor of butter depends main.
ly upon the cream previous to churn.
Ing.
Lead the colt with a halter. A bit
will make sore his mouth and dispo-
sition.
The cow is an animal that delights
In warmth, and it pays to keep her
comfortable.
Absolute comfort and contentment
should also be enjoyed by the steers
at all times.
It is we'll to give the fowls quarters
an extra bedding of hay and straw in
cold weather.
The old saying had It that the old
sows pigs were 2 weeks old the day
they were born.
Every poultryman at this time Of
year is trying to seek out the causes
of poor Matching.
Ground limestone is useful in any
soil that Is so deficient in lime that
there Is sourness present.
A sheep will contract cold much
more quickly in a draughty barn than
1t will right out in the open.
The high-headed tree is easier cul
tivated, but the low-headed trees
makes the fruit picking easier.
The length Of the stall should be
adjusted by the size OF the COW. and
always used by the same COW.
Rabbits are very particular about
their food and any faint on the tree
will keep them from injuring 1t.
Nothing better than camphorated oil
for an udder inflammation. For
scratches or sores apply vaseline.
Tho citv doalar nrofts nv tho 1aZi-
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28

Beans are not as good feed for
live stock as peas, simply because
they are not as palatable, the cows
don't like them SO well.
In a time of high-priced dairy pro-
duets and high-priced feed the dairy
man who raises his own feed comes
out far ahead of the one who has his
feed to buy.
The dairyman who has alfalfa, Glow
err or cowpea hay to go with his corn
fodder does not have to buy any high
priced mill feed to balance up the
cows rations.
Never milk the cow with wet hands.
No more filthy habit Is INDUCED In
than that of milking on the hand In
order to strip the teat. Milking should
always be done with full, dry hand.
A well-bred colt, If properly taken
care of and fed the right kind of feed
during his first three years Of life,
will bring from SIS to 500 more
when three years old than the one
that is neglected and poorly fed.
Several roup remedies are adver-
tised, and doubtless some of them are
helpful but none are any good unless
you also take extra care Of the fowls
by placing them in a room by them
selves, bathing their heads and feed.
ing them good rich food.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28

Flavor Is the one great quality OF
butter fat over other kinds Of fat.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28

Nothing better than camphorated oil
for an udder inflammation. For
scratches or sores apply vaseline.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28

Rabbits are very particular about
their food and any faint on the tree
will keep them from injuring It.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28

The flavor of butter depends main.
ly upon the cream previous to churn.
ing.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28

Great onthern Pig. l. Mtg e
FRtrt;'iEk w
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-03-28

The length of the stall should be
adjusted by the size Of the COW, and
always used by the same COW.
The Calumet news., 1912-02-17
sELP WANTED-MALE.

WANTED-Mechanic TO devote spare
time to care OF our wonderful new
machines; clean work. very profitable
no selling: small Investment required.
Schermack Co, Il State street. De
troit, Mich. II
The Calumet news., 1912-02-17
TEACHING SEWING.

Sewing viii prove quito as easy q
lesson IL IL is taught In an attractiv
form and the child may begin learn
ing the art of the needle at a much
earlier age than she can take rp hei
culinary studies. Little tots &c 4 and
will try to make clothes for their
dollies. The little girl of or : will
love the idea of fitting her favorits
doll with a wardrobe all made by her
own hand. Never. however. let a child
become so Interested In her work
that SHE strains her eyes in bad lights
and loses her outdoor exercise.
Sewing enough may be taught on
rainy days and at odd times, Teach
the little daughter to cut out pat
terms for her dolls dresses and show
her just how 10 put them together
Let her learn ali the different stitches
by experimenting with them on these
miniature gowns
When you think the child has work
ed long enough, continue the game by
saying. Now Miss Dressmaker your
day Is over. Goodby. and I'll send for
YOU again soon" or something similar
that will catch the imagination.
The Calumet news., 1912-02-17
CURB STOCKS.

j. A. Minnear & Co. say today:
Dull but firm were the markets to.
day. Trading in the New York list
was very light but prices were vel
sustained. The bank statement was
not very good but money is so cheap
hat this was given little considera-
ton. Politics command considerable
attention although will probably not
give any indication of the outcome for
several months.
Copper shares stand out conspicu-
ously because of the technical position
of the metal. A decided increase in
the exports has been reported so far
this year over the figures for 1911
Preliminary forecasts OF the February
Producers statement to be published
March s. indicate a decrease of 90
100000 pounds. Osceola was strong In
the Boston list selling up TO l13is.
Talk concerns the possibility of con-
test for control at the annual meeting
March II. We do not believe it viii
assume any serious proportions.
The local list was firm with consid.
erable activity In Mayflower Butte &
Superior is being talked OF for higher,
prices. We look to see the market
for copper shares quite active next
week and believe that stocks will sell
higher.
The Calumet news., 1912-02-17

Boston-The general list was dun
today but hardened perceptibly show
ins that yesterdays selling was pro-
fessional short selling entirely. Lo-
cally the market appeared TO be dull
Surface indications showed but little
change beyond tendency TO advance
slightly. Underneath. however many
people were trying to buy copper
stocks. In the great majority of is
sues this is impossible around this
level in any quantity. Unless some
thing happens unfavorable within the
next week, very substantial advance
is clearly foreshadowed. Eventually
we shall have runaway market i'm
copper and copper shares.--L j. Stur-
gls.
The Calumet news., 1912-02-17
MINES AND MINING, STOCKS

az any hour. The showing in No. II
vas certainly most favorable. II No
II is as good IL viii begin To look lik,
"A mine.
ITO Offset the unplcasantness oi
these contests there Is some satis-
faction in feeling that one has develop
cd what We're considered cats and dogs
into properties that men fight FOR"
Mr. Fay has at his office the entire
core taken from the diamond drill IN
Mayiowcr rs. and very interesting
exhibit II is To the layman as well as
the expert I'm mining
Fitzgerald q Hubbard are said TO
Ice buying Maynowcr pcrsistently. and
have been buying II ever since il
reached 50 per share. They are also
soliciting proxies for the March meet
ing. M. Fay was asked IL they were
20 be used in his favor and replied
4 believe they are not"
The Calumet news., 1912-02-17
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received by tho
Beard Of County Road Commissioners
of Houghton County. Michigan until
II O'Clock noon. March 5. 1912 for the
construction of the following roads:
Ontonagon Road beginning al
Houghton and running to Atlantic
about 21s miles of bituminous ma
cadam
Hancock Calumet Road ~ miles OF
bituminous macadam.
Baraga Road beginning at the Snake
River and running TO the County line
a distance of AZ miles. This will be
an earth road "a degrees between
bitches.
Plans and specifications may he
seen at the Office of the Board OF
County Road Commissioners Sheldon
Dee Bldg. Houghton, Michigan.
The right is reserved to reject any
or all bids.
9tm5 II. MARTIN, Enginee-.