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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-04-13
Hard Names to Pronounce.

The new frontier which has been
drawn up in Upper Silesia will affect
the place names of number of cit
les more or less familiar to the Amer
lean public. OF the larger cities, Rati-
bor (Raciborz in Polish), GleiwitZ, (Gli-
vice. and Beuthen Bytom) will re-
tain their present German names. On
the Polish side the place names Of
towns which, while they have all
along been known to the Poles by
their original Polish names, have for
the last two centuries officially borne
German names, will now revert to the
Polish forms. Thus Konigshutte again
is Huta Krolewska, Kattowitz again
becomes Katowice, Pless is changed
back to PsZcyyna, Tarnowitz will
again be TarnOwskie Cory, and once
more Lublnitz will be known as Lub-
liniec The place name of Rybnik will
remain unchanged, the Polish and Ger
man forms being identical.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-04-13
DEFINES RIGHT or CARRIERS
Long Litigation Over Seemingly si'9nt
Matter Really Was Matter OF
High Importance.

Long litigation over possession OF d
loaf Of bread at last has confirmed the
claim of q common carrier to posses
sion of articles left behind by forget
full passengers, says the New YORK
Telegraph. By such seemingly trifling
incidents are established principles OF
law and equity often brought TO the
attention Of the public.
The issue grew out Of the arrest OF a
man who picked up package left by
another passenger, on seat OF Ne"
York subway train. The trainmaster
demanded the package under the COM
panys rule requiring all such estrays
to be turned In at the office, subject to
claim by the owners. Although 1t then
was discovered that the package con-
tanned nothing more valuable than a
5-cent loaf of bread the matter went
to litigation.
Through all the devious ways that
such seemingly petty cases ger up to
the highest court, the case reached the
Court of Appeals of the state. There
after az solemn deliberation us is given
to issues involving large amounts Oh
money and more momentous principles,
the court held that the rule of the com
pany was based on well-established
principle of law.
The finder could have no claim to the,
article as having been lost. 1t merely
had been left by the owner on the
property Of the carrier, who at once
became bailee for the owner. The
other person, instead Of acquiring any
right to it as finder under the law,
technically became thief If he re-
tanned it, Notwithstanding his ex-
pressed intention to advertise for the
owner.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-04-13
Really Nothing, to II.

The Imperial War museum, London,
England. Is compiling a record of slang,
and will be glad to receive any notes
on the subject, giving the slang terms
used In the army, together with the
meaning Of the term, and, II possible,
the derivation. 1t Is quite understood
that many of these terms are not fit
for polite conversation, but at the
same time 1t is considered that they
will be valuable for record purposes.
In this connection may be told the
story Of the new recruit who ques-
toned an oldtimer on the subject Of
the French language. Did he have any
difficulty In making himself under
stood? None whatever, said the
veteran, who was a Scotsman. For
example, suppose you wanted couple
of eggs you said "twa oeufs," and the
old woman would bring three (trOis)
whereupon you sent one back again.
Quite simple!
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-04-13
Their Frank Opinion.

A few weeks ago my parents and
were walking in a section of a suburb
In which quite lot Of building was
going on. Our curiosity overcoming
us, we went in one house. which was
about half completed. We immedi-
ately commenced to criticize it, COM
menting upon its instability, the
smallness Of the rooms and how we
would hate to live In such a house.
Finally, our exploration of the first
floor completed, we looked up to see
II there were rooms upstairs. Imag-
Inc our chagrin when we saw a man,
who we afterward learned owned the
house, sitting ON the rafters, painting
a window sill and interestedly listen
ing to our conversation. We fled
Quickly.-Chicago Tribune.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-04-13
Didn't Play the Game.

She Is a young woman of artistic
talents and makes snug bit Of
change manufacturing dainty bits OF
embroidery and fancy work. She was
displaying samples of her handicraft
in her home, the purpose being to Sell
her wares for Christmas gifts.
The other day an interested caller
looked over the various displays.
Here are some bridge table covers
that many of my patrons admire"
said the young woman of artistic tai
ents.
mot for me-" the prospective Gus
toner replied. II only play euchre."
fundamentals News
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-04-13
DEPL0REs FLARlNG SKY SIGN
London Newspaper Complains Of Daz-
cling Electric Advertisements as
Spelling city's Beauty.

The. London Observer ventures to
register Il good-natured protest against
1.-The terrible affliction of the jazz
luminaries' that shout their adver-
tisemants from every corner of the
London streets when darkness comes.
The cumulative effect OF these flashing
electric signs Is as distressing as q
'vorticist verslibrist" with mega
phone.
The Regent street corner of Picca-
dill, circus is the habitat of the worst
offenders. 1t Is ablaze with flaming
braziers, so that it looks like house
on fire. THE galaxy of frenzied let
tering gives you the blinks. Leicester
square has a green river Of tears flow
ing about safety razor advertise
ment."
In Switzerland, the Observer COM
ments, they do things ditferently-or
did before the war. In Zurich the citi-
zens sit by their swift-tlowing Limmat
and watch the simmer of water under
the stars or moon, Willie the venerable
outlines of the old minister loom dark
against the sky. Paris, indeed, has lost
her od-time hegemony as the city OF
light. That prilnacy has now passed
to New York, with London close Sec
ond.
Some, perhaps, would rather be left
to dream of that other Georgian Lon
don, haunted by watchmen with dis
taffs and lanthorns, or the Elizabethan
one, peopled by gallants with ruff,
doubler, jerkin, and smoking torches.
The soap, baby food and whisky they
prefer to encounter in newspapers,
where the mere sight of 1t does not oc-
cnsion a kind of visual delirium ire
mens."--The Living Age.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-04-13

An old mother cat got caught In an
apartment house fire with her four kit
tens In Brooklyn. A fireman named
Smith was at work In the thick Of the
smoke when he felt soft and persist
ent rubbing against his foot. The
smoke was so thick that he could not
see the floor distinctly, but he bent
over and found the object was a cat
She wasn't worried so much about her
self. but she had her whole family
four kittens--with her In a pasteboard
box which she had dragged from the
flames. The trouble was that she
could not get the box downstairs with
out splitting its contents. So Smith
rescued her and the kittens, and got
badly cut by broken glass In doing 30.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-04-13
Mean Trick.

Johnnie and Jimmie could not agree
with the little Browns next door, but
they were fond Of the Browns dog.
Buster, so much so that they invited
him to their show because Buster could
do tricks.
The show started and was well along
when Johnnie and Jimmie rushed In to
their mother. and with many tears and
lamentations walled out:
Eve had our show goin' 80 good,
and Buster was dom one Of his best
tricks, when them mean Brown kids
called him home aud bustedvup the
whole show"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-04-13
japanese Glycerin Production


Until the outbreak of the war all the
glycerin used in Japan was imported
from the United States and European
countries, notes Finance and Com
merce (ShanghaD, but the enormous
demand resulting from the war led to
the establishment of factory under
the protection Of the japanese govern
ment, which has reduced somewhat the
volume of imports of glycerin. Orig
inally the manufacturers of glycerin in
Japan used only fish oil, but are now
adding to the supply by using taliow,
vegetable wax and cocOnut and bean
oils. China's imports of glycerin dur
Ing 1920 showed fair increase. Out
Of a total valued at about 1O7 600 haik-
wan taels, the United Kingdom sup
Piled over 10000 taels' worth Japan,
$4,000 taels; the United States, 1900
taels the Netherlands, 5000 taels, and
Switzerland, $500 taels, while, Ger
many also sent some small supplies.
Shanghai is the largest absorbing CEN
ter, taking about 63 per cent of the to-
tai importations of glycerin into China,
(The average va. le of the haikwan
tael for 1920 was $l.24 gold)
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-04-13
New LANDED Gentry" in England.


The advent Of u new LANDED gentry"
In England since the war is made plain
by "Burke's," ali annual work of refer
ence on that subject which has reap
pcared after a break of seven years.
over 100 names of old landowners have
disappeared since the last edition, and
their places have been taken by double
that number of newcomers. In the
preface, the editor remarks: much
as the passing of old families from the
land, or the diminution of their hold
ings, is to be regretted, the rise of
new class of landed gentry. possessed
of means enabling them to develop VS.
tates which had become impoverished
through the misfortunes of their pre-
vious owners, canlot be without bene-
tit to the country"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-04-13
Bio Nova Scotian Industry.

The iron and steel industry of Nova
Scotia centers about Cape Breton is
land and the county of Pictou, where
necessary ores most easily imported.
Apart from this area the principal in
dus'lial points are Halifax, Dart
mouth. Truro, Amherst and New Glas-
COW
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-04-13
State Of Ohio. City Of Toledo.

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
Is senior partner Of the firm Of F. J.
Cheney & Co.. doing business in the City
Of Toledo. County and State aforesaid.
and that said firm will pay the sum Of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence this 9Th day of December.
A. D. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine Is taken in.
ternally and acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces Of the System. Send
for testimonials. free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. O.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-04-13
Froo Closes Mouth to Bre athe.

A frog cannot breathe with It's mouth
open, its breathing apparatus being 90
arranged as to exclude air at all times
except when the nostrils alone are
working.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-01-19

Chicago.-Pig sites constructed aft CT the Gothic style of architecture were favored by F. c. Fenton, assOcl- ate professor of agricultural engineer ing of Iowa State College, in an ad- dress before the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Proper ar engagements of windows and lighting, with sun parlOrs, were also advocated by the speaker. The Gothic style of farm buildings was advocated because the open slOping roofs make it pOssi
 ble to stack hay, make the building larger without excessive expense, and allow the "sun to drift into the hogs and other animals inside the building"
The St. Johns herald., 1922-01-19
What Causes pimples?

The peculiar mark which we call a dimple is really nothing more than dent or depression in a part of the body where the flesh is quite soft.
 When we speak of dimples, we think usually of those in the cheek, the indentatiOns which appear when a person smiles. But it should be remembered that dimples are also to be found in other parts of the body. Babies, for example, have dimpled el- bows and knees, while infants who are plump often have several on their backs and shoulders.
 These are due to the fact that the flores which lie beneath the outside skin and help to hold it firmly in place, are of varying lengths and run in all directions. Occasionally these flores are too short in one spot, and pull the skin, thus forming the dimple
 The fact that dimples occur fre- Quently in the cheek is due to the comparative irregularity of the length of the skin-fibres of this part of the body
The St. Johns herald., 1922-01-19
Life of Tragedies Ended.

Peoria, Il.-Tragedies in the life of Henry Clay, 64, lawyer of Pekin, H., ended when he and an old friend, Mrs. Elizabeth Bruner, 70, died of gas poi sOning in local hospital. They were found unconscious in an apartment aft CT having dined together Christmas night. In 1905 Clay's son Harry acci- dentally shot and killed chum and the family moved to California. Clay and his wife separated and he returned to Pekin. About two years ago the son dropped dead in San Francisco. Clay'S automobile killed Alice Sperry on her ninth birthday as she rode a new bicycle. Later his machine caught fire and burned. A year ago Clay's brother, Sheriff Robert Clay of Tazs- well county, was shot and killed in a fight with supposed law breakers on a country road.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-01-19
Making the Humble Pin.

While the manufacture of pin is a process less complicated than that of the making of a needle, the pin re- quires many manipulatiOnS to fit it for market. Most of the pins used are of yellow copper or of iron. but commerce also demands pins made of steel. By the common method of manufacture the metal is cast into cylinders little less than three feet long and little more than foot in breadth. The cylinders. are seized by wire drawing machine. drawn fine, and hammered or rolled until fit for the bench, where they are reduced to the desired diame- ter.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-01-19
lIIIiILIIlllllIIIIlII

my housework all through the month. Recommend your Vegetable Compound to my friends for female troubles. "- Mrs. DELLA SCHoLZ, 1412 Salisbury Street, St Louis, Mo.
 Just think for a moment. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been in use for nearly fifty years. It is prepared from medicinal plants, by the utmost pharmaceutical skill, and supe- Eior methods. The ingredients thus combined in the Compound correct the conditions which cause such annoying symptoms as had been troubling Mrs. Scholz. The Vegetable Compound exer- cises restorative influence of the most desirable character, correcting the trou- ble in a gentle but efficient manner. This is noted, by the disappearance, one after another, of the disagreeable symptoms.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-01-19
Want Receiver for Texas Road.

Fort Worth, Texas.-J. w. Meaney, through his attorneys, made applica- tiOn to Federal Judge Wilson for the appointment of receivers for the Wich- ita Falls, Ranger & Fort Worth rail way, a part of the Jake l.. HamOn es- tate. Meaney is creditor of the road. having been connected with the con- structiOn of the line. His claim being in excess of $iOO,000, he is seeking a foreclosure of contractors lien on she railroad.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-01-19

apartment he roomed and where he and the Annabel he loved had come to a tragic crisis, But dOn't-"
 Neither do r." his friend replied. "But she's in the reception room talk ing to my wife" :"
 At the end of that hour Scott went to his room. somewhat daZed, but be- ginning to understand. The true An mabel and her father had come to the city for Christmas, and being Strang CTS there, had looked him up, and he had met them; there was no doubt of that The other Annabel was a clear impOstOr, but-"Shes the one l love-" was his decision.
 She had fed at the first words of his friend. Scott tried to find her by telephone; then remembering that she had dropped the name of her phy- Sician employer, he telephOned him. The calm voice said he knew no one by that name, but there was a young lady of the description given who had just notified him that she was leav- ing the city. Rather sudden, he thought.
 He must have thought Scott rather sudden, for he did not wait. A taxi sped him to the great station. Fran tically he tore about, locating every train that was due to leave in order of time. Suddenly, peering through a gate, he saw her, dashed in, and drew her back from the steps. She trembled as she saw him and was pOwerlesS.
 "Annabel. what" he began.
 Please" she begged breathlessly, ''let me go! I am Ruth Waite. 1 de- ceived you. You came once to the doctors office for an examination. l noticed you then, and when filled out your card I saw you had lived where I spent one summer as girl. played with Annabel then. l liked you, but you didn't notice me. thought you were too i'll. I've seen you since, and when you stopped at the window l was so lonely and you looked sO-SO friendly-and 1 was so lonely, just had that crazy scheme pop into my head. NOw-please-yOu see"
 'I see just this much, girl that I lOve-nO matter what name-that I'm going to marry you on Christmas day If such thing can be done. Anyway. Gray Eyes, let's not have lonely Christmas with everyone around us happy Let's be happy. too! Will yOu?"
 The gateman took in the rapture of that kiss with enviOuS eyes. but Scott did not care nor did the girl he loved, no matter what her name.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-01-19
To Build 1000 Mile Highway.

NOgales, Ariz.-WOrk on the new l. 0OO-mile highway down the west coast of Mexico from NOgales, Son., will be started in March, according to an an nOuncement made by Gen. Angel Flo res. General Flores, who is military commander of the west coast of Mex icO, and who has charge of all govern ment projects On the west coast, passed through here on his way to Mexicali on what he said was a "spe- cial mission for President ObregOn."
The St. Johns herald., 1922-01-19
Painting Coffee Beans.

One of the flourishing industries in Rio de JaneirO is that of coffee paint ing and polishing, the raw coffee beans being tinted, preparatory to shipment to South Africa, where that tint helps to sell the coffee. While the plain black grain is preferred in Brazil. ex- perts say the polishing and painting are not harmful, because all the graphite, Ochre and other materials used are disposed of when the berry is roasted.-BrOOklyn Eagle.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-01-19
DENVER LIVE STOCK.
Cattle.

Receipts were none to liberal, but demand was not at its normal height Only the best was wanted and such stock did not comprise a very large part of the run. While the better grades lasted trading was at it's height, and prices appeared steady. The close was declared by traders to be 10 to Is cents lower.
 Packers were not taking over their customary amount, as they had con siderable beef on hand. A few rather toppy consignments were received, and these sold readily at good figures. Steers sold at $7 and 36.75 and the best heifers offered brought S5.16. Choice to fancy ones are quoted around $5.50. Strictly choice cows are quoted at $5.25 to little higher.
 Little business was transacted in the feeder and stocker section. Good to choice steers are quoted from 35.5O to $500. Plain kinds sell as low as $4.75.
 Hogs.
 DenVer'S hog market was the heavi est of the season, but demand was such that transfers were made without diff ficulty. Two loads of strictly choice hogs from Sidney, Neb, topped the mar get at SIPS, packers taking the con sIgnment. Bulk of sales ranged from 36.65 to $7.20. a number of loads selling at the high end Packers heavy throwout hogs are quoted at s5.50 to S5.75. Very few stocker pigs were of fered for sale, but the demand for such stock at the present time is not in sistent. Quotations range from s6.25 to se.50.
 Sheep.
 Trading was limited by small sup ply on the local sheep market. Two loads of Utah lambs. averaging seven tY-five pounds. sold for 39.T5. Medium grade fat lambs were quoted at $10. while the choice to fancy kinds were listed at $10.25 or possibly little bet ter. x
 The e. section was equally quiet Two loads, averaging 105 pounds, sold for 34 and two more. averaging 127 pounds, sold for the same price.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-01-19
Youthful Author of Famous Hymn

The hymn, Come Thou FOunt of Every Blessing" was written by one of the most interesting and eccentric figures of early MethOdiSm, Robert Robinson. Robinson, a London hair dresser's apprentice, early fell under the influence of the mighty Whitetield; i; became converted at twenty, and Is credited with being the author of
 Come, Thou Fount," at twenty-twO.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-01-19
When Can Girls Smoke?

New YOrk.-When is a girl old enough to smoke? This question has cropped up at Columbia University and is puzzling hundreds of cO-eds who want to be told why Barnard College rules say nothing about the use of the soothing weed in graduate dOrmltOries and prohibit it in those of the under graduates. Two undergraduates re- gently were suspended when caught smoking.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-01-19

had backache and
 had to go to bed as I
 could not work. My mother and my
 whole family always
 took Lydia E. Pink hams Vege ta ble Compound for such
 troubles and they
 induced me to try it
 and it has helped me
 very much. l don't have cramps any more and | can do
The St. Johns herald., 1922-01-19
knowIedae.

Edward. age four, fell and hurt him. self and his mother fully expected him to cry, but was agreeably. sur prised when he did not.
 'Oh, you are little man, aren't you? Men don't cry" said his mother.
 "No, but they cuss," Edward said. knowingly.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-01-19
METAL MARKETS.
HAY AND GRAIN PRICES.

Corn. No. 3 yellow, per cwt ...$ .92 Wheat. No. l. per bushel. ... .75 Oats, per cwt. ............... 1.15 Barley, per cwt. t............ go
The St. Johns herald., 1922-01-19
CRAMPS, PAINS
 AND BACKACHE
St. Louis Woman Relieved by Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg. etable Compound

St Louis, Mo. -"I was bothered with cramps and pains every month and
The St. Johns herald., 1922-01-19
Far From if!

"Was that your wife I saw you with last night?" "I should say not That was a friend of mine."
The St. Johns herald., 1922-01-19
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The St. Johns herald., 1922-01-19
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-07-26
GOT NAME FROM INDIAN CHEF
How the City Of Medicine Hat, In Can
ada, Acquired Its Decidedly
Odd Coqnomen.

Medicine Hat, the Canadian city
which figures so prominently In wealth
er reports, and which possesses I'M
doubtedly one of the most extraordi-
nary names of all the cities
Of the world. acquired its title
from an old Blackfoot chief whose
tepee stood on the site which Is
today the center of the city. He was
chiefly celebrated for an amazing
head-gear to which he attributed mag
ical powers, and which he called his
medicine hat" Good fortune was
supposed to attend him whenever he
wore 1t, whether at war or on the
hunt.
Once a great battle was fought be-
tween the Blackfeet and the Crees on
the site of the present city. The fight
went against the Crees and, just al
they prepared to leave the field, q
strong gust of wind caught the 4medt
cine hat" lifted 1t off the head Of the
chieftain and deposited it In the river
This was considered an evil omen and
the Blackfeet Immediately fled to the
mountains in great disorder.