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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-20
Hon. Henry watterson's Address.

The Key Monument association, to which is
due the act Of tardy justice whose completion
we are here to celebrate, has reason to be proud
OF the success which has crowned its labor OF
love. Within something less than four years
from the date of its organization, it has reared
this beautiful and imposing memorial to the
author OF the Star Spangled Banner" Be-
meath Il lie the mortal remains of Francis Scott
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-20
STAR SPANGLED BANNER.
dwelling of the Monument to Fran
els Scott Key, Author Of
the National Anthem.
A MEMORABLE DAY FOR FREDERICK, MD.
A Civic and Military Parade Preceded the
Unyeiling-A Mastery Address by Hem
ry Watterson on the Greatness and
Destiny of the Nation Over Which the
Glorious Banner Flies.

FREDERICK, Nd, Aug. 10.-Francis
Scott Key, the author of The Star
~Spangled Banner" was honored, Tues
day, in this, his native city, by the
dedication of a handsome monument
erected to the memory in Mount Olivet
cemetery
The preliminary ceremonies included
a parade in which military and civic
organizations from all parts of the
state took part, and which was wit
messed by thousands of residents and
visitors. The buildings along the line
of march were gaily decorated with the
national colors.
When the procession reached the
foot OF the monument the order of ex-
ercises vas proceeded with. This in
cluded prayer, vocal and instrumental
music, IN Grafton by Henry Waiter
son, of Kentucky, an address by Mrs.
Donald Mclean, of New York, and an
ode by Folger Mckinney, OF Baltimore.
The cord which released the drapery
covering the monument was then drawn
by Miss Julia McHenry Howard, grand
daughter of Francis Scott Key.
The address of Hon. Henry Waiter
son is as follows:
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09
In Satisfactory Shape.

1t is the most natural thing imaginable to
find those who hurried the country into q
war with Spain; those who are directly re-
sponsible for the overt act of war, now carp.
ing at the conduct of the war The very
men who despite the conservative and eau
tious policy of President Mckinley, insisted
upon bringing the matter to a premature
decision, are now saying that the war is
dragging; that neither the army nor the
navy is being expeditiousy pressed against
the enemy: that everything is moving too
elowly.
Were the army and navy to assume either
that they are wholly prepared and superior
and that SPANS army and navy particularly
the former, is unprepared and inferior;
should they act with US much recklessness
and as little judgment az did those who
drove the President to drop his policy of
delay and hand the question over to Con-
gress, it is more than probable that the war
would have been initiated with some very
serious and compromising reverses to the
American cause.
The cry ION to Richmond" is remembered
by those who heard it at the outbreak of the
Rebellion and on those ears the cry OF " Ha.
vana in thirty days" as made by Bourke
Cochran and others who misiudged the sta.
ton is now coming back to plague them.
Had they known more, or had they cared
less for buncombe popularity, their voice
wolld have been for war, only after they had
the assurance that we were Immediately
ready for it. We were not ready and these
men should have known it; We believe they
did know it, but were unable to forego the
chance to pose for effect and now their only
way out is to criticise the conduct of the
war; every intelligent and fairminded citizen
understands this and accords to these criti-
cisms their due weight.
When we are safely ready to drive the
Spanards out of Cuba it will be done. That
war has been declared nearly two months
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09
BEGINNING Of the End.

Decisive work at Santiago began this
week. 1t will likely end in siege of brief
duration, when Porto Rice will next receive
attention, unless SPANS honor should be
deemed satisfied before so much may be
accomplished.
We hope and believe that the end Of the
war is not far distant and that when it
arrives, we will have accomplished all for
which we set out, in which event We should
be not only gratiied, but satisfied.
There will be those who, DESTROYS of fur
ther opportunity for glory, will want to have
the war prolonged: there will be others with
o like desire, whose object will be profit,
but we are sure that President Mckinley
will listen to neither, but will at the earliest
possible moment hasten to conclude an hon
orable peace.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09
Local Items.
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
g.; e; ZMAzZzzw -! e: e
The Fortunes Of War.

Capt. Sigsbee's name, for month or more
afler the destruction Of his ship, the Maine,
was in everybody's mouth and be WAS the
lion of the times. The fight at Manila came
and heroes of that battle have received the
recognition due them by being promoted
but this act has been performed at the ex.
pense of Capt. Sigsbce, who now finds him
self further down the list than lie was the
day before the Maine explosion.
Thus while one hero is rewarded, another
finds 1t to have been done ut his expense,
Capt. Sigsbee may yet be preferred, but as
the war progresses and heroic services are
rewarded. unless fortune should favor him
with an opportunity to acquit himself, he
will not fluid substantial return such as he
might reasonably have hoped for during the
first several weeks after the Maine disaster.
In war, Dame Fortune Is capricious.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09
CASSBLL & WATERS,
Real Estate & Insurance
FOR SALE.

A fine farm of $50 acres, limestone land, 8
miles from Frederick. Buildings first class.
A farm of 70 acres near Graceham; land
in high state of cultivation: buildings and
fences in good condition.
A farm of 200 acres miles from Frederick
land good; buildings in first class repair.
A fine sight for residence or hotel at
High Knob.
$1,000 6 per cent. bonds, interest payable
semi-annually.
A small house at Feagaville, with neces.
sary outbuildings. Splendid stand for
blacksmith. iii health only reason for sell.
ing. A bargain.
$4,000 bonds for sale.
So acres, miles from Frederick, on pike,
$50 peach trees, one half in full bearing con.
dtion. 2 dwelling houses and other out.
buildings.
As acres, miles from Frederick, on pike,
house and other buildings on same.
so acre farm, G miles from Frederick, near
b. & OR. r.
A splendid suburban home (Frederick).
Frame house, rooms and bath, modern
throughout, Large lot. Bargain to quick
purchaser.
4 splendid bargain in % acres of land, !
mile from Frederick, 10 acres tillable, acres
in fine limestone quarres, with kilns on
same. Will be sold at sacrifice
A fine farm, 237 acres, 8 miles from Fred.
erick. Description and price furnished on
application.
Farm near Braddock with fine mansion
and other buildings. Will divide or sell as
whole Electric road runs by the premises.
Q Story Slate Roof Dwelling IN west end
of Brunswick. A 10 per cent. investment.
Best of reasons fer selling.
A Mill property equipped with modern
roller improvements, near Frederick A
bargain.
81 Acre Farm with buildings, miles from
Frederick, on Baltimore Pike.
Three properties in Thurmont.
House and Lot, acre, within Z mile OF
Thurmont.
Small House, + acres, just outside Of
Thurmont Corporation limits.
Small Farm 1S acres on F. & E turnpike
near Catoctin Furnaces.
Small Farm, about % acres, near Thur
mont.
House and Lot near Thurmont.
TO INVEST.
$4,000 to loan on mortgage in sums Of
$1,000.
WANTED.
We desire to buy moderately good farm
of $50 to 200 acres Don't want fancy
priced farm, but something suitable for in
vcstmcnt.
We want to buy farm Of about $50 acres,
with good buildings thereon, or 4 miles
from Frederick. Land must be good, lime
stone preferred
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

The sudden shower on Saturday evening
was heavy and accompanied by high wind.
1t found the third story Of our Office building
open and quite deluge of water came in.
1t did little or no harm, however; except to
soak the plaster on the ceiling at several
places, which may not be injured. The work
is progressing rapidly now and oil danger of
further damage from rain is averted. The
mansard frame has been holsted four and
one. half feet; the new room will be very
handsome one
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

and we are not yet quite ready Is not be-
cause of diatoriness during that time, but
because despite the fact that We had been for
more than month straining every nerve to
prepare for war that was certain to come,
we were then too far from being ready for
the step to haye been taken; 1t was then
taken. all know why and in spite of what,
and these hindsight critics are deceving no.
BODY,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09
18th Day of June.

for all rents due July LIST, 1888. Neglect to
comply with this may cause additional costs
MS all rentals are payable in advance, and an
additional charge can be made for all persons
in arrears. The Secretary must close his
account with the Treasurer of said company
before the first of July in order to enable the
Finance Committee to audit his statement.
June Off s. NJ. BlRELY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09
SALE

BY virtue OF Power Of Sale contained in
Mortgage from Charles H. O. Fox and wife,
dated January Goth, A. D., 1888, and daily
recorded In Liber w. 1. p, No. s, folio 535,
etc, one of the Land Records for Frederick
County. the undersigned, Mortgage, will
sell on the premises in Frederick City, on
SATURDAY, JULY 2, 1898,
A. IL o'clock, n. M,
all that tract or parcel of land situate on
West Patrick street, in Frederick City,
Frederick County, Md, adjoining the prop
erty of DR.. Fairfax Schley, ct al, and fully
described in deed from Charles H. O. Fox
and wife to Charlotte r. Geisinger, dated
June II, 1881, and recorded in Llber A. F.,
No. 4, folio 17S, one of the Land Records of
Frederick County, and later description Of
the same will be found by referring to deed
from Charlotte n. 0eisinger TO the said
Charles H. o. Fox, dated January 90, 1888.
This property is improved with 3 story
BRICK DWELLING HOUSE,
the first room on the first floor being occu
pied as Store Room.
This is a desirable Business and Residence
property.
Terms Of sale as prescribed by the
Mortgage:--CASH.
CHARLOTTE r. GEISINGER.
Frank L. Stoner, Sol'r cots
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

Mr.. D. w. Zentz, the efficient young man
ager Of the several industries inaugurated by
his late lamented father, Mr.. A. 8. Zentz
announces that he will continue as in the
past See adv. in this paper.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

Extra trains, all freight, are passing over
this part of the W. NJ r r. in unusual num-
bers and on the link between the B. & 0.
and P. a. r. roads, the traffic is about up to
the limit of track capacity. When the new
line between Hagerstown and Altenwald is
finished some of the pressure will be relieved
and very much more work can be done.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

On Sunday evening next at 8 O'Clock, St.
Johns Lutheran Sunday School will render
a special Children's Day service, at which
time an Offering will be taken for the support
of the LOUISVILLE Orphans Home.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09
Notice..
June Off

Water Consumers arc respectfully request.
ed to settle their account with the under
signed on or before the
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

ODD QUESTION "A taxpayer" asks thro'
the columns of the Frederick Neus "where
were our lights Thursday night between 9
and 10 oclock?' Have the flights" in Fred.
erick habit of existing and vet not visiblc'
Do they get OIL bike and run around thro'
the country, or when they go out" do they
follow the rule observed here-go out ri
existence. A light" that is peripatetc
ubiquitous that is, but is not seen, is freak
and ought to be bottled and distributed 10
the museums.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

ITO accept Hobson's choice" has hereto
fore been understood to be choice of two
decided evils: hereafter there will be few that
will not hope to have chance to accept
Hobson's choice.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

M. Benedict Knott is master workman
when it comes to preparing the soil for gar
dening. If he has superior hercabouts, we
have never employed him, and goodly
number of them have been engaged to do
our "spading"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

INSURANCE PAID.-The damage done by
lightning to the barn of Mr.. Geo F Derr
near Crcagerstown has been paid and Mr..
Derr is pleased with the treatment received
at the hands Of the Company. 1t was in
sured through the agency of Cassell Il Wat
ers, who represent only such companies as
promptly and satisfactorily adjust and pay
their losses. Mr.. Derr had his cash within
three weeks of the time the damage was
done aud would have had it nearly week
earlier, had not the adjuster for this territory
been unusually busy
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

tB FOR SALE. - STANDING AND
Growing Crops ON the Leathcrman and
Graceham farms.
inch 24tf CHAS. SIMPLIFY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

The great Baltimore baseball club lost two
games on its own grounds and to the talcnd-
ers of the league. They can play better ball
than that and there is something rotten in
the State Of Denmark. 1t is rumored that il
is n question of better salaries. Meanwhile
the Cncinna,i's are maintaining a big lead
with Cleveland nearly 100 points behind, in
second place.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

FIVE yonng Fredericktonlans started for
Cuba, got as far as Gathers, resigned their
commissions and are now at home awaiting
O new impulse.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

One week from tomorrow will he the
twenty fifth anniversary Of the marriage OF
THE EDITOR
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

On Sunday last, "Dick" Miller of Grace
ham left home and family for parts unknown
His wife and three small children were away
visiting friends aud on their return Mrs.
Miller found note left by "Dick" stating
that he was "going to JON the army" He
is a son of Martin Miller of Catoctin Furnace.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

THE DAIRY LAW is impracticablc and will
be, largely, dead letter, The requirements
taken in their entirety are unjust and in
more than one way difficult to enforce; the
law will not be so much evaded as it will I've
ignored and two years Of it will suffice: the
next Legislature will repeal or amend it, SO
that it may serve purpose. As it Is, 1t goes
too far hence will not go at all.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

The past week of moonlight has been of a
class all to itself-nonparell. Sorry that 1t
is over. We grudgc Jupiter his four big
moons, three and possibly all of which are
shining upon the Jovians at once and there
is scarcely night when there are not two
moons giving them light. There seems,
however to be clouds there, and there may
be no Jovians, in which case, what waste
of deectable moonlight.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

B INSURANCE.-If your Fire Insur.
ance is about to expire, call on US for rates
july22tf CASSELL g. WATERS,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

Is the price of -four keeping step with
wheat in its downward march, just as 1t did
while tae price of the latter was soaringP
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

eT FOR SALE.-Clover Hay on Leath
erman and Graceham farms; also some fodder
n1Stf CHAS. SIMPLIFY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

Leprosy and loot is oil can see in the
proposed annexation of the Hawaiin Islands.
What would we get with Hawaii? A gold
brick, because the whole scheme is rotten to
the core; q disease-ridden mongrel, semi
barborous people; pauperized labor; the Ha-
vain national debt."-Senaor Wellington.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09
Read our New Adv's.


Within three weeks harvest will be here;
haymaking probably next week.
Bishop Paret made his annual visit to this
parish on Sunday last; he conducted the
services at Walkersville in the morning and
at Thurmont in the afternoon.
After season Of persistent rain, we have
had "dry spell" and on Saturday evening
last the fields and gardens were beginning
to need rain. A good shower came then and
freshened things up wonderfully.
AS UsuAL.-Humbug Hicks says the first
half of June is to be wet, like May: well, the
first dry spelp Of the year arrived just in
time to render reading Hicks very amusing
thing.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

Mr.. Jacob Wilhide, an aged man, formerly
resident of this place, latterly of Baltimore
City, died there on Sunday last at the home
OF his son in.law, Mr.. VIM. G. Merritt. His
body was brought here for interment on
Tuesday last.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

w FOR SALE.-1OOOO Shaved Chest.
nut Shingles. MRS. E. K ROUZER
49Stf
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

It Is worse to make promise to pay and
not pay, than to refuse to pay. In both
cases the creditor is without the money, but
in the latter he arranges to use 1t and is
doubly troubled. Either pay, or say you
cannot or will not pay.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

We have been trying our hand at garden
ing during the past week. On Monday
afternoon last; for the first and only time,
we had to hunt the shade for about ten
minutes. 1t never gets too hot for us how
ever nor too cold,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09
Business Locals.

FOR SALE.-CloYer Hay in the Barn at
my Home Place.
55tf CHAS. SHlPLEY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

ew WHITE WASH LIME ALWAYS
on hand at Coal Yard.
June 3tf J. W. CREEGER.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

THE TELEPHoNE.-What is wrong with
our telephone line, The poles have been
laying along our roads for several months
but we hear nothing about any further steps.
Long ere this we should have been IN COM
munication with the rest of the world by
long distance telephone, had promises been
made good.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

On Wednesday afternoon, a coincidence
much commented on, was, that the Reformed
and Lutheran bells tolled ut the same time.
and that the funeral professions of MIR. Hess
and Mrs. John w. Shrner passed each other
on the street, between the two churches,
something which probably never occurred
before. -CarroH Record.
How many opportunities had Mr.. Hess
and Mrs. Shriner afforded previously?-ED.
CLARION
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

Mr.. s. Leroy Shaffer wears suspended
from red, white and blue ribbons piece of
wood of the late battleship Maine. Mr..
Frank Shafer, formerly of this place., a mem'
Der of Co. A nth Infantry U. S. A., secured
piece OF the wood from FREUD on the
torpedo boat Dupont while at Mobile, Ala.
and sent part Of it to his aunt, Miss A. Shat
fer. who in turn gave Leroy tue piece which
he now wears
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09
THURM0NT STEAM MILL,
\. G. Lichtentha|er & Co.,
Lessces.
GRAIN WANTED.
mchl0tf
NOTICE.

There will be meeting of the Directors
of the Mechanicstown Water Company al
the Banking House of Birely and Oslcr, on
Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

ACCIDENTS will happen; by the pay.
ment of very small sum of money we will
sell you an Accident Policy that will guar
an,ec you from 3, TO Is per week should
you be disabled by accident.
July s2lf CASSELL e. WATERS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09
A Wonderful Discovery.

az FOR SALE A practically new,
three burner, latest improved Gasoline Stove
Oven attached Reason for selling, have
no need OF it. A bargain. Inquire at
Nv 29tf THE CLARION OFFICE.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

Rev. VIM. H. Todd, of Utica Mills, this
county died on Friday last at an advanced
age. He was well known in this section.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

The work of remodeling and changing the
Mansion House, in Hagerstown, to building
suitable for the purposes Of a Railroad Y. M.
c. A., will begin as soon as the money is
received from the railroad companies. The
Cumberland Valley, Norfolk and Western
and Western Maryland will each pay 5000
toward the improvements. With this $500
it is thought the first floor can be put in
good shape. The second and third floors
will be improved later.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

The State Live Stock Sanitary Board has
determined to extend the time within which
herds may be registered at the office Of the
board until June IA. This, the board say,
will lie the last extension. The time here
tofore Get when the registration must be
complete is June 4. About eight hundred
herds have thus far been registered.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

A New ONE.-We are in receipt Of No. ]
of Vol. I, Mt. Airy Messenger; Lewis and
Whitmore editors and publishers. AS an
initial number it is most creditable. We
believe they have chosen good point and
that success will come to them; we sincerely
hone that Il will,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

NAMES TRANSCRIBED. - Nessrs. A. A.
Amman and A. V. Keepers, registers of voters
for Emmlsburg District have completed
the work of transcribng the names of quail
fed voters from the old registration books
to the books provided for the new precincts,
according to the law passed by the late
Maryland Legislature. dividing Emmltsburg
District in two voting places. AS the names
on the books now stand, the number of
v, tiers in precinct No. is 465, and in pre-
cinct No. 9, 34S.-Chronicle
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

The City Hotel has just changed hands ut
price 10000 below cost to seller. If the
new owner gets reduction in the assess
ment to like amount, the tax rate in the
county will have to be increased.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-06-09

MCCoMAs FOR PRESIDENTIAL very prom
nent aud influential citizen who is acqaaint.
ed with him made the announcement that
Louis E McComas would be candidate for
the presidency in 1900 He stated that the
Senator elect was n man OF extraordinary
talents and executive ability and would be
capable Of III ing the highest office in the
land with credit. Ii is known that Judge
McComas has a wonderful influence with the
present Administration and President Nc
Klney often seeks his advice Globe