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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-04
ORIGIN OF FAMILIAR SAYINGS
Phrases That Have Become Household
Words Have Been Traced to
Their Place Of Birth.

Kicking the bucket" is an irrever.
ent way Of expressing a persons
death. The expression originated at
the time when a man named Balso.
ever tried to commit suicide by hang.
ing himself from beam. He stood
on high bucket which he kicked
away from him when he had adjusted
the rope. A neighbor rescued him
and in his disappointment he said:
What's the matter? l thought
kicked the bucket"
The origin of 20. K" is ascribed to
President Andrew Jackson, who was
noted for his bad spelling. He in
dorsed his papers 20. K.," thinking
these were the proper initials for "all
correct"
In that's the ticket" ticket is cor
rupted from the French word eti-
quette, meaning that which is in good
form or right.
Hes a brick" is complimentary
expression, but few know why. When
Lycurgus was king of Sparta, over two
thousand years ago, an eastern am
bassador visited him and was aston
ished to find no walls around the city.
When he questioned Lycurgus about
this, the latter took him out to a plain
where the Spartan army stood in Or
der of battle. There" said Lycurgus,
"are the walls Of Sparta, and every
man a brick"
The ceiling of the old Drury Lane
theater of London was painted to rep
resent Olympus, with gods sitting
among the clouds. The upper gallery
came so close to the roof that the
people who sat there were spoken of
as sitting among the gods. Later the
occupants themselves were called the
gallery gods"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-04
Simple Method for Testing Eggs.

Still another egg tester has been
patented. The most recent of the
many devices intended to show wheth-
er an egg is good or not Is the work
Of Frederick w. Dobbel and consists
chiefly of a specially constructed me-
tallic case to 60 over an ordinary
incandescent lamp.
The case is SO made that the light
from the lamp is focused directly on a
small opening into which the egg to
be tested is inserted. The light rays
show clearly through the egg, disclos.
Ing its condition.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-04
Redwood Thousands of Centuries Old.

Redwood Thousands Of Centuries Old.
While one Of the professors of the
University of California was studying
rock formations about twenty miles
from San Francisco he discovered
quantity of California redwood splin-
ters which had undergone no change
In texture. They were neither petri-
fed nor decayed.
The splinters could be shaved and
cut with knife and retained their dis
tinctive markings Of redwood.
The strata in which these were
found embedded in the sandy base Of
the rock showed they had at one time
been sunk under the sea and at later
date had been raised and tilted over,
so that the position of the trees was
horizontal instead of vertical.
1t is estimated the age Of these
trees is in the millions of years. The
discovery was made at Mussel Rock,
Cal.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-04
Life on Falkland Islands,

Whatever other attractions exist in
the Falkland islands, two great draw.
backs are continually met with. The
climate is never really warm, and fires
have to be kept up all the year round.
Servants are procured with difficulty.
Most people import them from Eng
land; but as English girls are fire.
quently snapped up and married al
most as soon as they land, they have
to sign an agreement to remain in
service three years. If they break it
in order to marry, the husband has
to pay the passage out from England
of another servant to fill the place left
vacant by his wife.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-04
IDEA IN ORNAMENTAL POSTS
To Maintain Proper Alignment Prop.
erty Owner Builds Them
Over the Gutter.

In planning to place pair Of orna-
mental pillars on opposite sides Of a
roadway intersecting thoroughfare
in front of his grounds, property
owner found that the posts would be
out of proper alignment If erected
back Of the curb line as had been in.
tended. To overcome this difficulty
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-04
= DIRECTORS =

- DI NTLC I OTND
Josedh G. Miller, o. P. Bennett.
James Houck, r. S. J. Dutrow,
Milton G. Urner, Casper E. Cline,
A. C. McCardel, Charles B. Trail,
DR.. D. F. Mckinney, Clayton o. Keedy,
G gorge A. Deau, P. N. Hammaker.
Rates furnished on application to ou'
resident director, P. N. Hammaker.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-04
The Sorrow Of lt.

rs there no hope about the JinkE'
rich old uncle?"
None, whatever. The doctor told
them this morning he was likely to
live for years.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-04

Note-All trains arriving and leaving
Tnurmont scheduled from Western Mary
land station
Note-All trains arriving anl leaving
Frederick scheduled from Square.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-04
Matter Of Position.

Photographer-Why don't you bring
your candidate up here for photo
graph?
Manager-He says he won't stand
for sitting.
Photographer believe he's lying"
Farm Life.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-04

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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-04
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-04

he had the stonework constructed over
the gutter, the back edges of the two
members resting on the curb and the
foreparts projecting into the street.
In order not to obstruct the drain, the
bases Of the pillars, each of which are
80 inches square, were built with pas
sages 1S inches broad and inches
high, beneath them.-Popular Mechan-
les.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-04

A man with a crouch Is his own pun
ishment.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-04
GOING EAST.

'Daily. +Daily except Sunday. ,+Sunday
Only.
Williams news., 1915-04-15
As to Appropriations.

It is amusing to observe how Repub- Iican lamentations over the extrava- gance of the Democratic congress go side by side with denunciations of 1t for it's failure to increase the army and make great appropriations for coast defense These critics fail to recognize the fact that of the appro- priations made by congress probably 40 per cent are for pensions and the support of the army and navy. Of the remaining 60 per cent the post office department absorbs large share, and the ordinary running ex- penses of the government consume the rest These cannot be seriously diminished, and if the army is to be largely increased it can only be done through augmenting the revenues. That, in turn, would call out hypocrit- ical jeremiads over the alleged finan. cial incompetency of the Democrats, and more denunciations 'tf the new taxes If the American people want large army they must be willing to pay for it by more or less onerous
 taxation, just as European nations do
 Economy and a large army and navy don't jibe well together.
Williams news., 1915-04-15
DECORATIONS IN THE HOME
Especial Feature of the Moment Is
 the Lavish Use That Is Being Made of Lace.

Lace assumes more and more the important place in the domain of home furnishing. It is so important that upholsterers have to employ lacemak- CTS and are obliged to make lace pur- chases on a considerable scale.
 Among other things, pianos and win dows are draped with lace. leaving room for legitimate upholstery to come afterward. All styles are available. The renaissance" combines with lace of quite modern origin. And, comtin- ing with all and second to none in fashion or effect, is the uHd-fashioned crochet. The present taste for crochet denotes remarkable revival in this kind of thing.
 Another revival besides it, and mak. ing common cause with house and especially drawing-room decoration
Williams news., 1915-04-15
ALL RIGHT IN THE FUTURE
Proof That Little Dorothy Had Im- bibed the Policies Advocated
 by Her Mother.

Dorothy's mother is a suffragette of advanced type. Dorothy is dear little girl in primary grade, but somewhat inclined to copy her elders. One day her teacher received note from the secretary of the school board, but waited until after class to read it. Dorothy returned for some books and caught tears in the teach CTS eyes (the latter had been denied an increase in salary upon which she had based large hopes), and said:
 Why are you crying?"
 The teacher laughed and said, "The naughty old school board isn't nice to mel"
 Dorothy took hold of the teachers hand with both hers and said very seriously, Don't you cry any more When we get the vote we women vii correct such things !"-The Sunday Magazine.
Williams news., 1915-04-15

is the equally old-fashioned netting. For long years past this species of handwork has been left almost ex- clusively to fishermen and their wives.
 It served for fishing nets and that was about all. But now 1t is coming back as fast as 1t can to the place N occupied, let us say, hundred years ago, in the repertoire of fancy work for women.
 Then was the time when dainty slipper-cased feet were put forward and used in the service of the kind of fancy work known as knitting. Now machinery does a great deal of the work which human fingers aided by the foot used to do.
 But whether wrought by fingers o1 machinery, it remains fact that old | fashioned netting is a distinct revival i and that it's presence in drawing rooms throws an air of fashion around them The effect of embroidery upon it arc now more artistic than of yore, na ture as well as pictures often serving as models.
Williams news., 1915-04-15
IN 1916
Politics Has'Much Dependence on
 Conditions.
Legislation Placed on Statute Books by Democrats Was Based on Con ditions of Peace-Changes
 Made by the War.

Writing from Cuba MT. Watterson made this observation:
 eff in 1916 the country has taken advantage of it's opportunities and has adjusted itself to the changes wrought both in foreign and domestic com merce by the European war, the land will flow, as it were, with wine, milk and honey, and the Democratic call ing and election under the Wilson leadership will be sure. The Repub- licans are all at sea. They have no man in sight. But in the event that the money, which fear has driven in hiding, remains in hiding because of continued agitation and uncertainty the state of unemployment next winter what it-is this winter-any old party-any old leader-can drive us from power"
 In other words, if times are good In the United States next year, the Democratic party will take, and be accorded, credit; if bad, it will have to bear the blame and take punish ment. It is one of the humorous fea- lures of our political philosophy, that the party in power is responsible for both the crops and the weather.
 The next eighteen months are in the lap of the gods. Speculation about what they are likely to pro- duce is at the greatest risk. Every thing, both at home and abroad, is at sizes and sevens. We are striving and hoping to keep out of the war, and hoping also that "the mighty scourge of war may soon pass away. "
 The important legislation placed on the books by this congress was prepared for peace conditions. The Underwood tariff was laid without a thought of war, and, of course, with out provision for any such contingen cy. And the same is true of the cur rency law and the new trust enact ments. Latest come the federal trade
 What changes has the war imposed Business has been affected, at every point, more or less. Exports arc large in a few lines, but suspended in others. Imports have been so mucf reduced, the governments revenue! are running heavily behind. Invest ments are halted. A feverish anxiet! . everywhere prevails.
 Adjustments to meet this situation will be as difficult as they are impera tive; and the new congress must least attempt some of them.
Williams news., 1915-04-15
Knew How to Get Things Done.

Woodrow Wilson has very clear ideas as to the ends of legislation;
 but in his messages and public state ments he has always treated matters of detail with pleasing vagueness. He was much criticized for this at first. Men lamented his political youth and inexperience. As a matter of fact, he was maturer than they. Where other presidents had merely relieved their minds he was bent on getting things done. He knew that accom-, plishment is only possible, in democ, racy, to the man who bears the other fellows. personal rights clearly in mind
Williams news., 1915-04-15
When Like Meets Like.

The caller at the teller's window was very bald, but the teller inside had him beaten by hairs breadth. There was still a struggling fringe around the outer border of the callers head, while the teller's had long reached the stage when he brushed his head with a towel.
 The caller had evidently imbibed rather freely that day.
 He took long look at the teller, smiled a smirking, quizzical smile, then reached into his vest pocket and extracted a fat cigar.
 "Shey, old feller,' he mumbied thrusting the cigar between the win dow bars, "have one on me. Anybody that's as baldheaded as you deserves a treat!"
Williams news., 1915-04-15

cross-bar pattern in the same fabric as the coat for an inlay in the collar and revers and as a border for the sleeves. This inlay is shown in black with white bars, in bright green and in leather color.
 The collar is cut so that it may be brought up close about the neck, and, while the coat is not designed for cold weather, it has plenty of warmth to fortify one against the keen breeze of the sea or the morning chill of the mountain country and the "norther" that penetrates to southern climes.
 Such a coat is destined to outl1ve single season; it is so sanely fash toned that it may be relied upon to outlast the caprices of style for year or so.
Williams news., 1915-04-15

EEW coats are as graceful as the y loose-hanging shepherds check, shown here cut with a moderate flare and wide capelike sleeves. It is so roomy that it may be worn over tailored suit, but so well adjusted about the shoulders and so excellent an it's lines that there is nothing cum bersome about it.
 About nine out of ten coats of mod .erately heavy woolen fabrics fail when it comes to being graceful. Such coats must be cut on simple lines, otherwise they cannot possibly be <smart" The fault usually lies in breaking up the design with decora- five features added for the sake of novelty. In the coat pictured here the desired novelty is achieved in the shape of the sleeves, the flare of the skirts, and in the introduction of a
Williams news., 1915-04-15
Forgetful.

As long as most of us can remem- Der, the basis of American prosperity has been good crops, at profitable prices.-Boston Advertiser.
 Tut, tut, brother, how you forget your lessons! How can you forget that for as long as most Of us can remember the basis of American pros perity has been the protective tar if? To think that you, of all people, should forget that!-Life.
Williams news., 1915-04-15
FACE BATHING WITH
cutieura Soap Most Soothing to Sen
 sitive Skins. Trial Free.

Especially when preceded by little touches of Cuticura Ointment to red, rough. itching and pimply surfaces. Nothing better for the skin, scalp, hair and hands than these super creamy emollients. Why not look your best as to your hair and skin?
 Sample each free by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. KY Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Williams news., 1915-04-15
Another Echo of That Song.

Another Echo of That Song.
 An old negro who had his savings in Birmingham bank that recently suspended was telling his troubles to a business man.
 Don't worry" said the business man. I understand the suspension is only temporary.
 But boss," said the old negro, still perturbed, de white folks say it's CT long, long way ter temporary. ."-Bir. mingham Age-Herald.
Williams news., 1915-04-15
Why Living Is High.

Farm products cost more than they used to-
 Yes" replied the farmer. When a farmer is supposed to know the botan- ical name of what he's raisin' an, the chronological name of the insect that eats it, an the pharmaceutical name of the chemical that will kill it, some body's got to pay."-Anderson (N. O. Intelligencer.
Williams news., 1915-04-15

TN COIFFURES, as in everything ! else pertaining to dress, the new spring season has brought with it greater variety in styles than has ar rived for many year. There are the Victorian cultures, and that very youth ful and original arrangement of the hair called the Bobby" Then there are the cultures in which the hair is uncurled, combed back plainly and ar ranged in a long soft puff on top of the head and extending down over the middle of the forehead. This is only good on youthful wearers.
 Nearly all the new cultures show the hair waved and curled and follow ing the contour of the head closely. They rely upon short curls more than
Williams news., 1915-04-15
Izx~NS1
A Misreadinq.

Dr. Fitz Metzler of the University of Heidelberg said to a heckler in the course of a neutrality lecture in Den yer:
 My good friend, you "misread me. Purposely you misread me. my good friend. You are as bad as the wife who was disgruntled.
 gro this wife who was disgruntled a young bride said, over their afternoon coffee and coffee cakes:
 CT am so sad. Gustave is away on a business trip. This is the first time since our marriage that have been left alone.'
 "'Oh, we'll, don't worry,' sneered the other, it won't be the last"
Williams news., 1915-04-15

upon any other one feature, unless it be ornamental combs, for their elab- oration. These two are introduced in many positions.
 But exceptions which suit the style and features of the individual are al ways commendable. The pretty coif- fure shown in the picture is arranged in rather boyish lines about the face, with long side part and no curls. It is wholly redeemed from this masculine touch by the Psyche knot at the back One cannot believe that any other style would be quite so becoming to this particular face, and this is the conviction which makes any coiffure successful.
 JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
Williams news., 1915-04-15
Presumina Much.

Chairman Hilles of the Republican national committee says that prosper fty depends upon the election of a Republican president next year. the assumption being that Republican president has great influence with war and weather makers.
Williams news., 1915-04-15
Quite Different,

"One year ago man could an- nounce that he was going to Europe without creating ripple of excite ment."
 And now?"
 eff he makes that announcement everybody crowds around to have a look at him."
Williams news., 1915-04-15
A Different Matter.

"Then you don't think I practice what I preach, eh?". queried the min ister, in talking with one of the dea- cons at a meeting.
 NO, sir, I don't," replied the dea- con. You've been preachin' on the subject of resignation for two years, an ye haven't resigned yet"
Williams news., 1915-04-15
Open Game.

Let me make the songs of nation and I care not who makes its laws"
 Well, have try. Many people seem to think there's room for improvement in both just now"
Williams news., 1915-04-15
A Sense of Reoret.

"It was a great move the Russians made in abolishing vodka"
 "Yes,'' replied the man who is never happy, "only it seems to me they have got rid of about the only word in their language that is easy to pronounce"
Williams news., 1915-04-15
pIeadino for a Handout.

It's the lame duck, or else the fel- low who wants more than. his share. that is always pleading for handout from Uncle Sam in the shape of tariff duties.
Williams news., 1915-04-15

Smile on wash day. That's when you use Red Cross Bag Blue. Clothes winter than snow. All grocers. Adv.
Williams news., 1915-04-15

vOuR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOL Try Murine Eye Remedy , for Red. Meak, Mater! 1na iIst Eve comfort. Write for Book O. the Eye HV mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co.,, Chicago
Williams news., 1915-04-15

Red Cross Bag Blue, much better, goes farther than liquid blue. Get from any grocer Adv.
Williams news., 1915-04-15
Sure Prexentixe.

Sure Preventive. HeI w-w-w-wish could fuf-fuf-find a w-w-way to keep from sta-sta-stam- mering.
 She-I'Il tell you how-don't talk.
Williams news., 1915-04-15

strict confidence. A woman can freely talk of her private illness to woman; thus has been established a confidential correspondence which has extended over many years and which has never been broken. Never have they published testimonial or used letter without the written consent of the writer, and never has the Company allowed these confi- dential letters to get out of their pos session, as the hundreds If thousands of them in their files will attest.
 Out of the vast volume of experience which they have to draw from, it is moro than possible that they possess the very knowledge needed in your case. Noth- ing is asked in return except your good will, and their advice has helped thou sands. Surely any woman, rich or poor, should be glad to take advantage of this generous offer of assistance. Address Lydia B. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, (con- fidentiaD Lynn, Mass.
 Every woman ought to have Lydia E. Pinkham's SO-page Text Book. It is not a book for general distribution, as it is too expensive. It is free and only obtainable by mail. Write for ] it today.
Williams news., 1915-04-15
,,,ror+an+ +o Motbers
Bears the
Hard Work.

50 you have a government clerk ship, have you?"
Williams news., 1915-04-15

q don't eh? I have to get my pay warrant every month, and get it cashed.'
Williams news., 1915-04-15
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 TO SICK WOMEN
Thousands Have BeenHelped By Common Sense
 Suggestions.
Women suffering from any form of female ills are invited to communicates

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 Mass. Your letter will be opened, read
 and answered by a
 woman and held in
Williams news., 1915-04-15

The Cough is what hurts, but the tickle is to blame. Deans Mentholated Coug gh Drops stop the tickle-5c at good Druggists.
Williams news., 1915-04-15

Don't have to do any work. sup
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-05-18

II you have been a reader OF The
Star for any length of time you
must have noticed Or. Lathrop's adj.
vertlsements. II was at the re-
quest of friends and patients that
DIR. Lathrop started to advertise.
they thought the people should
know of his remarkable achieve.
ments. Or. Lsthrop is licensed by
the State Board OF Medical Eek
amlners to practice In the state
OF Washington. and he has been
practicing In Seattle for several
years. The doctor does not claim
that his treatment ls a eure-all. and
he will not take your case II he
thinks he cannot benefit you. II
medical or surgical treatment is
what Is needed in your case. he will
tell you so, and advise you to 20
to your physician and surgeon for
treatment. DIR. Lathrop does not
charge for consultation and you are
welcome TO visit his office at 214-15
Peoples Bank Bldg. any day except
Sundays. between . n. IN. and s
~. m. Some of the diseases that
Doctor Lathrop successfully treats
are: Asthma. Heart Trouble. Dys-
pepsia. La Grippe. Female Trouble,
Constipation, LumbaRo. Neuralgia,
Liver Trouble. Rheumatism, Appen.
dicitls. Headaches. Paralysis, In.
somnia, Kidney Trouble and Stom.
ach Trouble.