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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-07-03
But 1t Makes Farms.

The timber wealth of the United
States gives yearly product OF over .
billion dollars, or more than twice tn.
value of the entire output of all the
mines. Yet nowhere on earth is tn.
wealth of the forests wasted more
wantonly than in this country. Trees
and forests are slashed down not only
without consideration, but with some
thing akin to contempt.-Whatcom
Farmer.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-07-03
Why they Want the Conventions.

Col Harry Swords, who for twelve
years has been sergeant-at-arms of the
republican national committee, has
figured out that the total cash cost OF
the convention just held at st. Louis
will be about $4,O0O,OO0. This sum
includes cost of construction of the
convention hall and the sums expend-
ed, as estimated, by delegates and visi-
tors to the convention. As the greater
portion, in fact nearly all of it. was
expended in St. Louis, it viii help to
even up the losses sustained by the
the tornado-Los Angeles Times.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-07-03
Worth Knowing.

Here are some figures and rules yer
handy to know and have at hand, il
the mind or on paper:
A rod is 164 feet or 81 yards.
A mile is 800 rods.
A mile is $3.50 feet.
A mile is 1,760 yards.
A square foot is IA square inches
A square yard contains nine squar,
feet.
A square rod is 2724 square feet
An acre contains 1850 square feet
An acre contains 16O square rods
A section or square mile contains
$40 acres.
A quarter section contains 16O acres
An acre is eight rods wide by twenty
rods long.
An acre is about 2OSa square feet.
A solid foot contains 1,72S solid
inches.
A pint of water weighs l pound.
A foot of solid water weighs 62@ lbs.
A gallon of water holds 234 solid
inches.
A gallon of milk weighs eight
pounds and ten ounces.
A barrel, BIZ gallons, holds Al solid
feet (4.211.)
A solid foot contains nearly y solid
pints G.4S).
A bushel, struck, contains 2, $50 soil
inches.
A bushel heaping, contains II struc
bushels.
A struck bushel contains about L
solid feet.-Exchange.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-07-03
NO. %


| Here comes a Syracuse newspaper
with the notion that tornadoes are
caused by cutting away the forests
1t asserts that in forested regions tor
nadoes scarcely ever occur, and when
they do happen they are of limited
severity. 1t calls upon the authori-
ties to preserve the forests so that
tornadoes may be obviated.
About the most terribly destructive
tornado the writer ever knew of occur
ed In the northern part of New York
state something over 40 years ago
when the village of Chateaupay
was mostly wiped off the face of
the earth, 600 houses having been
destroyed. That was in timbered
country, protected by dense forests
stretching 100 miles southwark and so
miles eastward. 1t is we'll known that
the Adirondack forests are straited
by the pathways of numerous torna-
does which moved the trees like a
scythe. In the Menominee region Of
Michigan aud Wisconsin are great
stretches of down timber Frustrated
by tornadoes. The same evidences OF
ne twlster's power exists in New
Hampshire and Maine. In the lower
eninsula of Michigan tornadoes time
md again have cut Gle arly defined
"ads through the forest. How foolish
1t then to say that forest areas are
xempt from tornadoes.
The truth is that tn ere probably is
'ot county in the entire United
tates east OF the Roc ky mountains
which is absolutely safe from torna-
ioes. 1t is true that they occur more
frequently in the gr eat interior valleys
than in the lake and mountain sec
ions. But wide stretch of level
'"untry is that which favors the for
nation and long sweep of tornadoes.
Wide expanses of water and noun
famous regions are the most exempt.
Indiana and Ohio have always been
cursed with these visitations, and they
seem to have an especially vengeful
power IN those states, because their
surface averages level expanse.
Both were timbered states, and torna-
does In them were as frequent when
much Of the surface was covered with
trees as now that the forests have
been largely cut away Nobody in
this country east Of the Rocky noun
tains is entirely safe from tornadoes
unless he hides himself in a hole in
the ground. 1t matters nothing
whether the the land is timbered or
otherwise, and if the Syracure news
paper man would read history and
open his eyes to experience he would
see this truth very plainly.
1t is the fad nowadays to attribute
floods, drouth, tornadoes, pestiIence,
hard times and nearly every evil to
the cutting away Of forests. The truth
is tha' the forests never have been
entirely cut away-N. w. Lumber
man.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-07-03

AS LONG as potatoes sell in the east
at 10 cents a bushel and oats at Is cts,
farmers will buy lumber and shingles
only on the demand of necessity.
When prophet can foretell the time
when farm produce will advance to
fair prices any man can tell when the
lumber business will be good. Puget
Sound Lumberman.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-07-03
Sacrifice all for One.

The populists now yearn for Teller.
But how about Teller? Can he yearn
for the populists? How thoroughly at
home would he feel on platform like
this?
Free silver.
Free trade.
Unlimited paper money.
Initiative and referendum.
Imperative mandate.
Government ownership of every
thing.
Government loans to everybody.
Government support for everybody.
Owe everybody.
Pay nobo,ly.-Tacoma Ledger.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-07-03

Cham berlain's Cough Remedy cures
colds, Group and whooping cough. 1t
is pleasant, safe and reliable. For sale
by Frank Tuell.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-07-03

CEDAR CAMP No1SO.
" WOODMEN OF THE WORLD
,, meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at Masonic
ma, nan, Shelton. Visiting neighbors cordially in
vted to camp with us. DIR. w. M. Beach.
Al J. Munson, Clerk. Consul.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-07-03

COURT SHELTON No2l
" FORESTERS OF AMERICA.
4, Meets in Odd Fellows Hall on 2nd and 4th
Mondays OF each month. Visiting Foresters are
invited to attend the court. Bert Sheldon,
J. II. Baker, Sec Chief Ranger.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-07-03

SAHAWAMISH LODGE NO. 49,
- /. o. G. T.
\, meets every Saturday evening at 7:30 in the
~: ~ =; Church. Visiting Members in good
Standing are made welcome
'HAs. FISK c. I. W. D. MORRISON. R. S
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-07-03

WANTED:-Several trustworthy gentlemen or
IL ladies to travel in Washington, for estab-
Hshed nsd reliable house. Salary $3.50 and expenses
SS.eady Sy position: Enclose reference and selfad-
u,esseG r stamped envelope. The Dominion Com
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-07-03

SHELTON LODGE NO ST.
A. 0. y. w.
regular meeting every Saturday evening al
. CLOCK. IN the Odd Fellows Hall. All members
CHAS. WISS, L. 4 MoRRrsON
Master Workman. Recorder
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-07-03

F E. Cross Post No. 80, g. R.
Meets in l. o. O. F. hall first and third Saturday
nights OF each month. Comrades are cordially
invited to visit and join
FRANK MUNSON JB, RIrNER
Adjutant Commander
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-07-03
Society Cards.

CT. BARNABAS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH
- REV. r. J. MOONEY. PASTOR.
Services held in Masonic Hall each alternate
Sunday at IL A. NJ. and 7:3OPM
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-07-03

MsELCOME CHAPTER, NO 40.
ORDER EASTERN STAR.
Meets every Saturday after Full moon of each
month All members in good standing are
made welcome.
b. 3. bARGER, ROSE E. DURREL
Sec. Worthy MatrOn.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-07-03

pACIFIC LODGE, NO. 66,
X. OF P.
Meets the first and third Friday evenings OF
oteach month at the Masonic Hall. visltin
knights cordially invited to attend.
Thos .McLarty, F. d. SHELTON.
X. of R.: &S C. C.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-07-03

MT. MORIAH LODGE, No. IL.
uu F. "A Nj.
p OCULAR Communications Saturday eve
~ On or before the full of the Moon. cor
dial invitation is given to all brethren ia good
standing. Masonic Hall. Shelton, w. T.
b. 5. BARGER, w. NJ. l.. X. MUNSoN, Sec.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16
Sale Re9iNter.

Below will be found an accurate and COM
plete list Of all the sales that will be made in
this section of the county during the coming
spring, 10 far as the dates have been handed
in.
To those, the Bills for which have been OF
will be printed at this Office there will be NO
CHARGE; they are inserted FREE OF
COST. In addition TO this we furnish Sale
Notes of every kind, also FREE OF CosT:
For place in this Sale Register, to those
having their Sale Bills printed elsewhere, a
Charge Of TWENTY FIVE CENTS pei
line will be made.
On Thursday April 80th. at o'clock p. m
at the Cont House door In Frederick city
Robert Blggs, assignee, will sell real estate
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16
FORD's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Week April 2Oth-A. NJ. Palmer's New
York Co., in "TRlLBY."
That most remarkable dramatic work OF
dramatic production "rrilby," as dramatized
by Paul Potter and interpreted by A. NJ.
Palmer's Co.. will be the attraction at Ford's
week of April Goth. Aside from the Won
derful popularity of Du Mauriers novel, the
play has achieved marked success The
characteriza,ions are so realistic and the
dramatic action so thrilling that one seems
to live during the days of the three painters
in that jolly Latin quarter. The cast will
be exceptionally strong.
Admission Is & 50 cents.
Matinee, Saturday.
Weak ofApril 27th-"Little Christopher
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16
An Amdavit.

This Is to certify that on May 1lth,1 walked
10 Melick's drug store on a pair of crutches
and bought bottle of Chamberlain Pain
Balm for inflammatory rheumatism which
had crippled me up. After using three bot
ties am completely cured. lean cheerfully
recommend it. Chas. H. Wetzel, Sunbury, Pa.
Sworn and subscribed to before me on
August 10th, 1894 Walter Shipman, j. p.
For sale at so cents per bottle by DR.. Jas. X.
Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16

The Financial Statement that our town
authorities publish this week Is very salts
factory showing; with fixed charges amount
ing to about $575, and tax rate precluded
by law from exceeding 80 cents per 500
the work Of general improvement must be
necessarily limited. Provision for sportion
of the fixed charges should and likely will be
made, outside of the treasury proper, when
even at the present tax rate, very good sum
will be available annually for street and
other improvements.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16

We are quite happy to announce to the
public that the Ladies' Aid Society of Trinity
Reformed church will have most delightful
and instructive program consisting ofmusic,
recitations and debate at the church, next
Tuesday evening, April 21st, at 7:30 o'clock.
The public is cordially invited to be present.
We promise you a good time.
Committee
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16
1eafhs,
In MemOriaIn.

In loving remembrance ofour dear Emma X
Addison who died one year ago today
April 10th, 1895. Loved in life, in death
remembered.
Death has robbed US of our Emma,
OF the one we loved 30 WELL
Taken from this world of sorrow,
Safely home with Jesus to dwell.
Suffered short and bore it patient,
But her pains are over now;
She shall sleep, but not forever
In her cold and silent grave.
Call not back the dear Emma,
Anchored safe where storms are DER;
On the border land we left her;
Soon to meet and part no more.
Far beyond this world Of changes.
Far beyond this world of care.
We shall find our missing Emma,
In our Fathers mansion fair
By her Friend
Rhettia Frailey
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16

On Sunday evening, April 10, in the Reform
ed Church, Sabillasville, by the Rev. James
r. Lewis, William E. Alexander and Miss
Naola Birely, both of Sabillasville, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16
Official Announcement.

In pursuance of the Act of Assembly of 1895,
Chapter 2, 1. ]. Henry Cover, President Of
of the Board of Commissioners of Thnrmont,
do hereby certify, that E L. Root, the Judge
of the Municipal Election held on ttSl1aSSII1;
day of April, 1896, to ds:Irpai
whether or not tho
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16

The CULTURE CLUB will meet this week
with Miss NJ. Beth Firor. Subject for study
-Emerson's Essay on Self Reliance.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16

The supper in the Town Hall was moder-
ately successful from financial standpoint.
Had the first night cqualed the second 1t
would have been all that was expected.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16

MIR. Chas H. Osier claims your attention
this week in a half column announcement
that is worth your careful attention.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16

Garden making and spring farm work have
been delayed to an unusual extent by the
wet season.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16

Political DIR. II. G. Anders is one OF
twenty-five delegates from Frederick county
in the Republican State Convention that
meets In Baltimore on Wednesday next.
Mr.. Frank Hesson is one Of twenty-five that
will 20 to the Congressional District Con-
vertion at Hagerstown. A majority of the
twenty five will cast the elk votes OF the
county in each convention.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16

Read G. q. Osler's ad. in this paper, and
look it up weekly as he will call your atten
ton to something different each week.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16

Talk about teeteriug; the thermometer has
been below the freezing point and nearly up
to eighty twice within the past ten days.
during which time we have had snow storm
and thunder storm.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16
Local Items.
When Baby wAs dck, We gave her Castoria.
When he was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When Ghe became Mis-, she chung to Castoria-
whsn shs had Children, she gsve them Csstoria'

Both grass and gram is looking much bet
ter at present that it was believed possible
one month ago.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16
Business Locals.

tY Examine Roots Carpet, nice Wool
and Cotton ingram, bright new stock just
from factory, Jute also In line with wool
stripe.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16

Games inaugurating the baseball season Of
1895 will be played to day: what's the scorer
A good representation of Columbia Coun.
Gil appeared In the street parade of the Jr.
O. q. A. NJ, in Frederick yesterday.
DR.. James A. Elder of Emmitsburg has
been elected president Of the Emmitsburg
Railroad, vice VIM. H. Biggs, resigned.
The lynx-eyed editor Of the Ne'os sees 1t
all; the careless or uninformed writer must
not expect to palm of his transformation
upon him.
Rev. Mr.. McSherry, late pastor Of the Lu.
theran church at Taneytewn filled the pulpit
in St. Johns church. Thurmont, on Sunday
morning and evening last.
Rev. FIR. Reaney, formerly pastor of the
Catholic church here, now chaplain of the u.
8. Cruiser Baltimore, was banqueted by a
number of friends In Frederick, on Monday
evening last.
The clerk of the weather has arranged
that Sunday shall be the one charming day
of the seven, lat,erly. The last two were
spring like, while the other twelve days were
bosterous and windy.
New PRopR1EToR-Mr. w. L. Shaffer has
assumed entire control of the clothing, shoe
and hat business hitherto conducted by the
firm of Valentine and Shaffer. occupying the
same room on Water street, Thurmont.
He has A fine and we'll selected stock Of
new goods. See adv.
The Cleaners Beneicent Society Of Trinity
Reformed church will hold Its Anniversary
Service on Sunday evening, April 10Th, at
half past seven o'clock, in the church. An
interesting program is being prepared and
the public is very cordially invited to attend
the service. Commlttee.
TH1EvINa.- home one night
last week, Mr.. Edward Morrison came sud-
denly upon thief who was operating in An
clubhouse in the yard, adjoining the dwelling
The surprised scamp took instant leg bail,
clearing yard and garden fences like a wing.
heeled Mercury. MIR. Morrison discovered
later that fine "a horse blanket was MISS
ing and believes that it aided in covering the
fight of that particular thief
THE GILBERT House will virtually con.
tinue under the same management that has
go successfully directed it for the past ten
years, as the Gilbert Sisters Misses s. G. and
NJ. J. Gilbert, have rented the property of
the new owner, Mr.. j. W. Creeger. They
are prepared to accord to all the same excel.
lent accommodations that have in the past
rendered the name of the Gilbert House
famous among travellers and summer visitors
CORPORATION ELECTION. the vote for
towr officers and on the question ofthe issue
of $500 worth of bonds on Monday last, u
votes were cast; on the Bond question the
vote stood IS fer and 20 against. The pres
ent Board of Commissioners was reelected
as follows President of the Board, j. Henry
Cover; Commissioners, Col John Il. Rouzer,
John Root, L. r. Wsesche and j Wesley
Creeger. Inasmuch as these men have the
matter of the issue of bonds in hand thus far,
1t was highly proper that they be chosen TO
complete the work The election was one OF
the most spirited that has been held here in
number of years; for once again we have had
an tissue" usually all that there Is to DO is to
find five men soilling to serve.
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16

THE THuRMoNT CULTURE CLUB is very
useful and promising organization, but we
fail to see why it should make the canny
Scotch philosopher turn in his grave ny
spelling Carlyle's name with an S.-Freder-
ick Neaoa
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16

~ A FULL LINE OF New Window
Shades, Carpets, Mattiugs, &c, at
ROOTS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16

az YOUTHS SUITS from 8 to IA years
Just received and for sale at
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16

UNUsuAL-An unusual growth Of moss Is
noticeable in the bed Of our mountain stream.
1t is dark green and luxuriant growth, GOV.
ering the stones. is this not something out
of the ordinary, time of year considered
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16
LOYS LETTER.

Mr.. Shriver Of Baltimore spent few days
last week with Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Miller.
Mrs Jeremiah Martin and Mr.. Geo. Llckle
spent few days last week with friends in
Greencastle Pa.
MIR. Jeremiah Martin, Mrs. P. Miskel and
Mr.. Frank 10y are among the sick at this
writing.
Mrs. Frederick Mort spent few days last
week with her INVALID mother.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16
New Advertisements

New Advertisement
Ford's.
Smiths Bazaar.
Chas. H. Osler.
Official Announcement.
The Observation-Disclosures.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16

PERsoNAL.-Mr. B. NJ. Jones, who has for
several years been in the employ of an adver
Using bureau and who spent the winter IN
St. Louis, Mo-, visited his horne in Thurmont
last week. He Ia now located in Plttsburg,
Pa; later he will be in New York City.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16

| additional Locals on Second Page. !
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16

A CHANGE NEEDED....At each recurring
corporation election there Is difficulty in
satisfactorily arranging ticket to be voted
for. As printer, we have full opportunity to
Judge OF the random methods and Of the
thoroughly unsatisfactory outcome OF all
attempts to place the names of contestants
before the people.
We suggest that the Board of Commission
ers provide by Ordinance for Town Meeting
that shall be held week or more in advance
Of the election, at which meeting certain
number of names shall be chosen by ballot,
not exceeding three for President of the
Board and twelve for Commissioners. These
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16

ANOTHER ASSAULT j ohm Frazier, q bur
ly negro, was arrested and committed to Jail
In Frederick on Monday night last, charged
with the crime Of an attempted assault upon
the seven year old daughter of John Padgett
residing near Adamstown, this county.
At midnight an alarm of fire led the people
OF Frederick to believe that an attempt was
about to be made to take the negro from the
Jail, but the fact that it was not certainly
known that he was there, coupled with the
further fact that the sheriff and deputies are
not men to be tllfed. with deferred such
as we're disposed to lnflct the disgrace Of
another Jail delivery and lynching upon our
county,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16

DR.. James A. Elder of Emmitsburg has
been elected president Of the Emmitsburg
Railroad, vice VIM. H. Biggs, resigned.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16

Games inaugurating the baseball season Of
1895 will be played to day: what's the scorer
A good representation of Columbia Coun.
Gil appeared In the street parade Of the Jr.
O. q. A. NJ, in Frederick yesterday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-04-16

The lynx-eyed editor Of the Ne'os sees Il
all; the careless or uninformed writer mus
not expect to palm of his transformation
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-25
New Campaign Sheet Songs.

1.-THE Patch on the WOrkingman's
Pants" The great railying song OF
the workingma1's party. People come
miles and miles to hear it sung.
Sound Money" A song for the
people. A sharp thrust at the gold
bugs. A telling solo and a roaring
chorus that delegations will join in by
the wagon load.
"You Voted for That" Will bring
the house down every time; makes
votes; music that singers like, and a
refrain that catches them all.
Hit It," A regular rail-splitter.
Nothing like it ever before published
in campaign music.
II Voted for That" An eye-open.
er; a fog-raiser; appreciated by people
who can see through a ladder.
Wnen the Yellow Man Comes from
Japan" Strikes a Meeting Like a
ThunderbOlt. Clears the air.
The words Of all the above songs
were written by W. b. Taylor. the
music by ]. B. Herbert, the best cam
paign song writers of the country.
The music is printed in full sheet size
with accomplishments complete fol
use in halls where there is a riano Of
organ, or they will sing like chain
lightning without any instrument.
Music-trade prices, 25 cents each.
Special introduction prices 10 cent:
each.
Fillmore Bros. Publishers. ll9 West
Sixth street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Samples can be seen at the VOICE
Office.