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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-09-09


days for registration this year-September
29!h and October 9th.
Mamie, little daughter of Daniel Seiss'
near Gracehap', fell from peach tree one
day last, breaking her lett arm near the
elbow. Dr. Kefauver adjusted the fracture
Charles Wilson, colored, now confined in
the Baltimore Jail, charged with assaultlng
Miss Jessie Jeans near Urbana, Frederick
county, two years ago, will be tried at the
present term of the Frederick County Circuit
Court.
MORTGAGE TAXATION. Takes on mort
cages were due September 1st. Some mort.
gage owners have already paid their
mortgage tax bills, as there has been no
objection to the settlement of this indebted
ness to the public treasury before 1t was due
The tax is eight per cent. of the income OF
the mortgages. Tie work incident to its
collection not only called for attention at
the county tax collectors office Tuesday,
but also at the Office of the county commits
soners and of Clerk John l.. Jordan. 1t is
impossible to estimate with accuracy the
amount the mortgage taxation will add to
the county's revenue, because every day
discoveries are made of tax bills sent out for
taxes on mortgages which have been released
long ago.
On Tuesday evening last an attorney by
the name Of Riggs, from Belmont county,
Ohio, arrived in this place and produced the
alleged fake note of 5000 against the
estate of the late Peter Shafer, ST.. MIR. Peter
w. Shafcr, the executor, compared it with
his uncles signature as far back as possible
and declares the signature to the note abso-
lutely fraudulent The formation Of some
of the letters is Spcncerian, which system
was not in vogue in 1S47. Another evidence
of spuriousness is the omission of "Sr." His
uncle invariably wrote his name Peter
Shafer, Sr. The parties in question evidently
never saw his uncle Peter Skaters signature,
otherwise it would not proved such mser-
able failure as an imitation on the note
TaLsy ReliSter.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-09-09

Alvey Shank, who disappeared from his
home, near Myersville about two weeks ego
with large sum of money that lie had got
ten from the sale of wheat, returned home
Tuesday night from Ohio. He gave no
reason for his going away except that he
was seeking employment.-Nesos.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-09-09

More horses have died of blind staggers
in Dorchester county in the past six weeks
than in the previous twenty-five years. 1t
is estimated that oyer a hundred have been
carried of by the disease, for which there
seems to he no remedy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-09-09

sE- FOR RENT at Graceham. Brick
Dwelling with II rooms, Garden, Orchard
and necessary outbuildngs. Grand view; five
minutes walk to station; would make grand
place for summer boarders. Unfurnishcd.).
CHAS. SIMPLIFY,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-09-09

FL. Stem, w. M. r. r. brakeman, Sabil-
lasville, had his left leg squeezed between
cars at Edgemont. He was taken to the
home of his sister, Mrs. William A Weller
West Washington street, Hagerstown.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-09-09

REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES. The opening
of the county campaign will be on Saturday
next when the Republican primaries meet.
That for this district will be held in the
Town Hall at o'clock The county con-
vention will be held in Frederick on the fol-
lowing Saturday, the 18th, inst.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-09-09

tB- FOR SALE.-ln the ears, 100 bar
rels Prime CORN.
CHAS. SIMPLIFY,
ThurmOnt
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-09-09

but q thorough master workman; ne Is lD TO-
date in his ideas and We believe that he will
stand abreast with the very best in the city
We regret to have him leave us, but we
believe the move to be good one.
LAWN TENNIs.-A lawn tennis tOurna
ment on the Glenhurst court on Friday last
resulted as follow:
. Edgar Seton and Eleanor 10y VS. Harry
Chandlee and Mrs. Chandee, 6-1; G. Ham
NETT and Mary Waesche vs. Mr.. Matthias aDt
Daisy 10y, Go; G. K, Cassell, Jr, anc
Mrs. Matthias VS. Jack Chandlee and Vernon
Low, Go; Harry Chandlee and Park 10y
VS. II. d, Beachlcy and Jim Chandee, 6-3
Semi. finals: Edgar Seton and Eleanor 10y
VS. c. IIammctt and Mary Waesche, Sc
Park 10y and Harry Chandlee vs. G, f. Cas-
sell, Jr., and Mrs. Matthias, 60 Finals
Edgar Seton and Eleanor 10y vs. Park Lo,
and Harry Chandlee, GO.
First Prizes: One-fourth dozen silk hand
kerchieves for Mr. Seton and a fancy baske
of cologne for Miss Eleanor 10y.
BOBBY Prizes: A red beet for Mr. Matthi
as and q toy rabbit filled with candy for Mis-
Daisy 10y.
The prizes were given by Mrs. Chandlee
On Tuesday the championship IN single
and doubles, partners drawn by lot, wa
played off, resulting as follows:
Singles Cassell 9, Shatfer 4; Seton
Hammett, /; Chandce 8, Landers 3; Casse
q, Baker a; Chandlee 6, Cassell a; Seton
Chandlee 1, Seton being the winner.
Doubtless Hammett and Chandlee VS. Ba
ker and Matthias, Go; Seton and Shatfe
vs. Landers and CasseIl, Go; Seton an
Shafer, VS. Hammett and Chandlee, C.
Seton and Shaffer winning the doubles.
The playing was good and all the sci
were hard fought. Several players wei
unable to he present
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-09-09

REeIsrRAT1oN.-Th will be only two
days for registration this year-Septemoer
28th and October 9th.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-09-09

The following boarders after spending a
delightful summer at Mr.. 9. II. Blacks have
returned to their homes in Baltimore
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clark and family,
Mr. Geo. Shaw, Mrs. Otis BROMLEY and
family, Misses Ella, Carrie and Lille Ca
dele, Mrs. Fred Heise Miss Alvina lleise,
Miss Edith Brownley, Miss Murray, Mrs,
James Rimby and Mrs. James Clark.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-09-09

GOES TO FREDERIcK.--Wc lose q good
citizen this week and Frederick city is the
gamer. Mr., Chas. L. Stokes, who for about
five years has conducted the harness business
in Thurmont has located in Frederick, where,
if he imprcsses the people as he has certainly
done here, with the straighlfolwardness and
integrity Of his business methods, he will
make a succcFs of his business there. Mr.
Stokes is not only q sterling good citizen
but a thorough master workman; he Is ID to-
date in his ideas and We believe that he will
stand abreast with the very best in the city
We regret to have him leave ns, but we
believe the move to be good one.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-09-09

Mamie, little daughter of Daniel Seiss,
near Gracehap, fell from peach tree one
day last, breaking her lett arm near the
elbow. DIR. Kefauver adjusted the fracture
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-09-09

MoTTER FOR JUDGE-Thcre was only
held at Point of Rocks, Frederick county,
Tuesday for the purpose Of nominating a
Republican candidate for the associate Judge
ship of the Circuit Court in the Sixth Judi
cial district, to succeed Judge John Lynch,
and that was voiced unanimously for Mr..
John c. Motter of Frederick The conven.
ton was in session only forty minutes, and
during that time there was not the slightest
sign of a contest. The nomination was
made by Hon. Milton G Urncr, of Frederick,
and promptly seconded by Arthur Stabler,
| of Montgomery county. Mr.. Motter's name
was received with considerable applause.
Mr., Urner, representing the Republicans of
Frederick county, and Mr.. Stabler those of
Montgomery, both spoke of the merits of
the nominee, and declared that he would
have the unwavering support of the Repub-
licans Of both counties
The meeting was about to adjourn, when
it was suggested that Mr.. Motter might like
to hear of his nomination, and the presiding
officer, Mr.. Stabler, appointed committee
who were instructed to notify Mr. Motter
by personal call upon him in Frederick
The committee consisted Of DR.. ID. M. Devil
bliss, G. S. Palmer, e. Il, Zimmerman, w.
H. Seachrist, all of Frederick county, and
john r. Mount, Of Montgomery county,
dmericdH,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-09-09

Rev. c. Herbert Richardson, ID. D., pastor
of Fayotte st. NJ. L. Church, Baltimore, Md,
met with what might have been a serious
accident. While driving near this town his
horse became frightened ut some object
along the road and attempted to run otf,
throwing the doctor out of the buggy,'pro'
ducing several very ugly gashcs and contu'
sions about his face DR.. Kefauver was
summoned and rendered surgical aid
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
New Vessels Mighty Frames.

The quantity of material used in the
construction of the two new 5win screw
express steamers, the Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse and the Kaiser Friedrich of the
North German Lloyd line, now building,
is interesting as illustrating the enormous
size of these two steamers.
There have so far bean used in the con.
structlon of tho Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse
for rlvcts SAC. 900 pounds of steel: in tho
construction of the stem and Of the stern
frame, inclusive of the arms that carry the
screw shafts, zoo, 900 pounds of steel. The
weight of the crank shafts of this steamer
amounts 20 100000 pounds and that OF
the two screw shafts J0O,0O0 pounds
2,100, 900 pounds of steel went into the
boilers, and the weight Of the plates, an
giles and dlagonals of the huh of the ship
sums up $4,000, 900 pounds The Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse will hc launched the
end of March or beginning of April and
will take her place OH the line next fall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
Monkey Thcaler.

When one goes to n show where trained
dogs are expected TO appear, he generally ex
poets 20 be introduced To the CANNES natural
incliuations by n series of whines and barks
prior 10 boing coaxed or threatened into act
ing the part on the program. The audience
Mt the monkey theater, Music Hall, last night
seemed 10 appreciate the absence of THESE
characteristics and applaudcd without stint
the exec lently trained little animals that or
being introduced by the trainer would with
silent confidence do The rest This feature
can also be applied 10 the birds, the cats, he
MONKEYS, etc, as far as promptly acting the
parts ascribed 20 them is concerned, and the
simple feats so Perfectly performed brought
forth applause loud and long from the pet
loving audience, There were few children
present last night, but the unrestrained dc.
light manifested by those few aided material.
ly in bringing about the congenial mood of all
present. The last act. where two monkeys
represent Corbett and Fitzsimmons, was
quite exciting and til, decision Of the referee
while one little monkey lay PROSTATE I'm the
ring, that Corbctt had won i'm the third
round, b ought such a storm of applause that
one was Immediately impressed with the fact
that the audience would give big odds on
their favorite at the coming prize fight 10
their private feelings were considered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
SUDDEN INTEREST IN ROWING.

ithaca, n. Y. Feb. 19.-The excitement
attending the meeting OF the athletic
council has considerably subsided. and
everyone is anxiously awaiting the de-
cision OF Harvard and Yale on Cornell's 3
request that this years intercollegiate
races be merged into one race. The an
nouncemcnt that Yale was to be one Of
Cornell's antagonists this year has had
marked effect on the crew, all the MEM
bers feeling that therels great additional
reason for their doing everything pos
sible 20 make Cornells eight winners.
Several new men appeared yesterday TO
start training. Among them were Christ
well, who rowed last year at Pough-
keepsie in Cornell's varsity crew. He
had decided that training on his part
would hardly be practicable this year
on account Of his university schedule.
hut was easily persuaded to change his
nnd on learning that a race with Yale
was assured. Professor Wheeler saws:
THE athletic council assumes that
Harvard and Yale win grant it's request
that Columbia and Pennsylvania be ad-
nlitted as matter Of courtesy. and sees
no reason why these crews should be ex-
cluded from the race
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
White on Cycling and Fighting.

Charles White Of New York, who will
train Corbctt In his coming fight with
fitzsimmons, has this TO say regarding
the bicycle ns an item in trainer outfit
Cycling Is good for training, no matter
what sort of u contest n man Is preparing
for. IL benefits all parts of the anatomy,
particularly the kidneys and heart The
only drawback for boxers is that II does
not develop tho muscles that take man
out Of dangor-that is, the muscles used
In back stepping. Corbett has been using n
wheel, and he will continue to use one pos.
sibly up to within n week of the time of
his entering the ring. {"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
GENERAL SPORTING GOSSIP.

At tbs Boston Checker Club yesterday
Harry Freedman played 81 games. lie
won 43, drew II and lost 3.
Dixon and Erns have been m matched to
box 25 rounds al l2i pounds at the
Broadway A. C., New YORK, March 8.
The Saratoga 1rotiing Association has
changed the dates OF it's Saratoga Lake
meeting TO March 8, q, 8, z. The purses
aggregate 5000.
Pres de 1t Isaac Il. Potter of the T.. A.
w. says ne will not discrimi nate against
Sny oivision in his selection OF appointees
for national committees.
Yale and Princeton will play three
'mes OF Rocky, one each ia New Haven,
Princeton and New York. Enc ilrst game
will probably be played Feb. 81.
Charley MGrpby. the we'll knowu racer,
IL TO trti1 the riders OF Princeton THIS
sssscn. ana will endesvor tn get them
into condition 10 lower tue blue OF Yale
snd the crimson a Harvard.
Ths lryingion- -Milburn road race will
undoubtedly pe ridden over the usual
eoursf on Nav 30. Electric car traces
ara being laid on the course, out the
work viii not be cmpl'tsd ip season to
Interfere with the road race.
Mr.Alsn Hubbard Of the B.A.A. Govern
ing Committee and Chairman OF the
Athletic Committee bss resigned bis NOM
bership 10 tue cldb to take effect April I,
Mr. Hubbard IL q Ysls man ana when In
college was very promipeut In athletics.
tie vss one a the be,t catchers In the
history OF collegs base bal, and was q
poSsr on the Yale team in 's2 and 's3.
The famous Hutchinson, 40 long with
Chicago aud nov With Western Leegne
team, wss his pitcher ut one tive. MIR.
Hubbarc's vide expsrience snd Intimate
knowisdgs OF college srorts,rs well a. his
hieh STANDARD a. sportsmsnship. made
hin al invsluable member OF the Il. A.
A. Governing Committee. Mr.. George n.
Morrison IL now temporary chtirmsn Of
the Athletic Committee
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
RAPIDLY RECOVERING.
Major Mckinley Takes Another Drive.
No More Visitors


Canton. o., Feb. 19.-Major Mckinley
continues 10 improve. He took drive
yesterday with Mrs Mckinley and
seems to have fully conquered the at
tack of sickness. His physician says
that rest and quiet are only necessary
to his full recovery. The orders are that
he shall not resume the receiving of
visitors. as he did before the attack. be-
tween now and the time of leaving for
Washington, and that for the remainder
OF this week he shall not see any one
but members OF the household and his
secretaries.
The physician has also advised Major
Mckinley against the exposure incident
TO the farewell reception arranged for
Washingtons birthday next Monday.
Hence the reception will have TO be
abandoned The committee OF the Busi-
ness Mems association. which arranged
the affair. said that the association had
completed all the arrangements to hold
the reception in the city hall. but OF
course the physicians decision was final,
and the citizens reception committee.
Which handled the visiting delegations
and escorted them TO President elect
McKinley's residence during the recent
campaign, will go TO Washington i'm n
body. This was decided at a meeting
at which nearly every member of the
committee. which numbered y citizens,
was present. IL was decided TO have
space reserved on the Canton inaugural
special. which leaves at 8 o'clock Tues
day evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
TO JOIN THE PROFESSIONALS.

Charles ii. Fitzpatrick, who holds the
amateur record for the half-mile run,
will make bis last appearance as an anna
teur runner at the games of the Holy
Cross College Athletic Association in
Worcester next Monday evening, W hen he
will compete in q i0C0-yard match race
against Allie Remington of the New
York Athletic Club.
A letter was received from Fitzpatrick
yesterday In when he stated lis inten-
tions OF becoming a professional. He
further stated that he should sail the 1st
of next month for Europe, whore he will
arrange a balfmile rscs With Bredin, the
English champion.
He expects to return in time to COM
plete his college course at Princeton, but
cannot. OF course, represent his college
in the intercollegiate championships next
May.
kilpatrick holds the world's amateur
record for the onehalf Eliie at l.53 pa,
made by him In New YORK year ago
last September. For t@o years he has
held the American championsbio for his
distance, and Is also the holder of many
miner championships. Bredin. against
whom he intende to compete in Eng
land, has only recen ly Joined the pro-
essional ranks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
Money No Object.

Society was not exactly shocked, but II
was considerably disturbed, the other day
by the marriage Of two very respectable
young persons of the best set, neither OF
whom Is possessed of any means TO speak
of. Society is spcculating and awaiting
the result of a practical experiment Of that
tabled condition--love i'm cottage. Sow
eral young ladies were discussing it the
other day, with the result that love got a
very black eye. One young woman, how.
ever, was true to her affections, and would
choose love in n cottage
81 would sooner marry the man love- "
she declared, "if he had only $1,000 a
year than marry millionaire that didn'
love. San Francisco Post
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
/ SPORTING !
.......GOSSIP. j

last night. II was the second show of
the new organization and tue hall was
comfortably filed.
The work in both the preliminary and
the main events was very fast. "Kid"
Goulleite of Duluth, Minn., and Frank
scnreck OF Buffalo were the first pair TO
enter The ring. They were scheduled to
GO ten rounds, but after almost putting
schreck out in the sixth round Goulette
finished the JOB in the sighth.
Johnny Lsvack Of Cleveland and Joe
Purdy of Brooklyn came together In the
main event of the night. Ihey were
billed 10 go 20 rounds, hut Purdy, after
showing up well in the hrst ana second
rounds, came to grief in the fourth. A
jab In the wind and a couple of swings
on the jaw put him completely out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19

dash and vigor During the past year the
growth of interest in handball has been cx
traordinary, and there is every prospect
that 1897 will be still more favorable tr
the admirable game.
Asa health promoting exercise hand.
ball easily leads all athletic sports. This
Is principally because there is scarcely o
muscle in the human body that II does not
bring into vigorous Use. The play Is par.
ticularly efficacious In carrying away from
the system those accretions of fat that are
the discomfort and menace Of middle age.
1t has also been discovered that there Is
no better training process for any form OF
work, from baseball 10 eugilism, thar
handball. Nearly all athletes have adopted
its use, and many OF them say that they
and In 1t the means of adequate prcpara.
tion for all kinds of violent muscular work
or any tests of strength and agility.
And finally there IL no recreation more
generally oxhilarating Anybody may learn
TO play, for the rules arc exceedingly sim.
pie, and the methods Of the game are
easily mastered. To become an expert re.
qulrcs time, patience aud natural apti.
tudc. hut wonderful benefits to both body
and mind may bc derived from play, oven
though the player may not be In cham.
pionship form.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19

Chicago 90 years ago. For four years she
has in a quiet, unpretentious way carried
on her studies in the science which she had
determined tc master During that time
she says she has met in the arena good
many women who thought they could box,
but whom she persuaded 10 retire from the
ring. Furthermore, she claims to have
done some exhibition rounds with various
professionals.
Miss Richards Is not the amazonian
giantess one might imagine q female pu-
gilist to be. On the contrary, she Is feet
inches in height, trim, slim and plant,
but wonderfully well muscled. Her cheeks
are rosy and her lips are red. She Is the
embodiment of health and strength.
Whatever her claims to championship
the girl seems clever. She is quick and
aggressive, and she usually keeps her spar.
ring partners nose very tender. She says
that some Of the women she has met were
very ncrvy and stood punishment with
great fortitude, but most Of them sue.
cumbed quickly when she made her rushes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
AT THE RINGSlDE.

John White is the manager Of prosper.
Gus boxing club in Troy, n. v.
Jack McAuliffc IL making every effort to
match Jimmy Anthony against Jimmy
Barry.
IL Is said that Jim Corbctt intends to
take another tripto England next summer
n he defeats Bob Fitzsimmons.
IL Is claimed that one Of the first things
Dixon did cftcr he was matched To figh,
Billy Murphy was 10 sign the pledge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
AFTERMATH.
Ex-rresident Elliott Accuses spencer =
Williams of Ireachsry.


Boston, Feb. lex President Ster-
ling Elliott OF the l.. A. w, who resides
ia this city. has ISSUED a lengthy state
ment. stating the causes, and explaining
their existence, of his defeat for re-
election TO the presidency. He directly
charges his defeat 10 the i'll Will of
Spencer r.. Williams OF this city-ill
viii. he says. due 10 non compliance
with Williams recommendation Of a
Handicapped for this district. Mr..
Elliott appointed Mr.. Kerrison. as Will
Jams candidate was very unpopular.
q The statement describes the personal
conflicts between Mr.. Williams and Mr.
kerrison. which resulted in conviction
for assault OF Mr.. Williams. Explana-
tion is made OF the movement TO have
President Elliott oxpel Williams from
the league, and the settlement of this
vexed question apparently satisfacto-
rily by the former. Still the grievance
Of Williams against Mr.. Kerrlson con-
tinued and Mr Elliott. 10 keep the peace.
removed him. but again declined to
appoint Williams candidate. Mr.
Elliott says that Williams pretended TO
be his supporter and even after the
votes were cast and while they were
being counted he came TO me with the
greatest Indignation on his face and
In his voice and said: "Oh. my God. ELI.
oft. am afraid those Western fellows
have sold us out"
II will not attempt 10 describe my
feelings when received an accumulation
OF evidence which proved conclusively
10 my mind that my defeat was due
entirely 70 the work and votes OF Spen-
Ger T. Williams OF Massachusetts,.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
Rainy Day Club 60 shorten skirts. 80

March will mark an epoch in woman =
dress In Baltimore. ON that date will 81
into effect resolution Of the members OF
the Rainy Day club 10 wear short skirts
for walking in stormy weather. "ro short
en- skirts and To spread the gospel Of clean
liness' is the motto of the club, which had
its inception in the health committee OF
the United Women of Maryland When a
definite work for this committee was un.
der discussion, Mrs. John ;. Cuttings sug
gcstcd the Rainy Day club. AS n result Of
these influences, n number of ladies re.
spondcd TO call for general meeting at
the home Of Mrs. II. j. Berkeley, where
the now organization was formally insti
tutcd.-St Louis Globc-Democrat