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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-20
On q Side Track.

When the cut of that Is to ease the grades
across the mountain has been built from
Sn,i,hsburg via Monterey, Emmitsburg and
Mt. st. Mary's to point east Of the Monoc'
acy river, the W. NJ r will have put
Double Pipe Creek, Rocky Ridge, Logs,
Graceham, Thurmon,, Deerfiel1, Sabillasvllle
and Blue Ridge Summit on side track,
somewhat resembling those points on the
b Il o. between Point OF Rocks Junction
and the Relay; ii will also hav invaded the
territory of the Emmitsburg railroad and will
take direct from Emmltsburg and Mt. St.
Marys the traffic that now goes over the e.
r r to Rocky Ridge BY the way. it will
be putting the W. NJ. across the mountain
over the route first surveyed and which we
have always understood would haye been
adopted, but for the influence of the then
Mayor Chapman. which was sufficient at the
time to secure the route via Blue Ridge Sum.
nit, where he had large property interests
that would be effected If the w M. is to
become link in some one OF the big systems
the Gould for instance, The building OF TWEEN
tyfive miles of road will be a very inconsid-
cradle undertaking and asgradcs and curves
are serious obstacles, should such connec.
ton be contemp plated, the building OF this
CUTOFF is not by any means improbable.
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Teachers' institute.

The Local Teachers Institute held in the
High School building last Saturday was most
enjoyable and beneficial. Those who were
absent missed treat, those who were pres.
ent revealed in an intellectual feast equal to
the one given Jan, IS,
The papers read by Mr.. Jones, Miss Nc
Guigan, Profs. Beachley and Palmer we're
right to the point. Rev. c. d. Skaters
address was given in his usual happy style,
while Prof Geo. J. Luckey, Ex.Supt of
Public Schools of Pittsburg, Pa. ingeniously
interwove facts with humor 30 that one
learned important truths on seemingly
"royal road to learning"
A vote of thanks was given to all who 80
materially helped give instruction.
The teachers were much gratified TO have
so many patrons and visitors present and
hope to welcome them all and many more at
their next meeting in March for which a
most interesting program Is being prepared.
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New advertisements.
Order Nisi Oh Sales.
No. 1898 Equity.

No. 1898 Equity.
In the Circuit Court for Frederick County,
sitting in Equity.
January Term. 1909.
In the nj after of the Report of Sales filed
the 18th day of January, 1909,
James N. Cecil, Florence l.. Kanode ct. al,
Mary E Cecil, Edward w. Cecil, ct. al.
ORDERED, That on the 14th day Of
OMarch 1902, the Court will proceed to act
upon the Report Of Sales of Real Estate,
reported to said Court by Charles c. Waters,
and James N. Cecil, Trustees In the above
cause, and filed therein as aforesaid, to finally
ratify and confirm the same, unless cause to
the contrary thereof be shown before said day
provided copy of this order oe inserted In
some newspaper published in Frederick
County, for three successive weeks prior to
said day.
The Report states the amount Of sales to
be IS 1901 20.
Dated this 18th day Of February, 1902,
DOUGLASS H. HARGETT,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick Co.
True Copy
Test-DOUGLASS H. HARGETT-Clerk.
Feb 30 At Coblentz & Waters, Solicitors.
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Needed Here, Certainly.

The Maryland Legislature Is considering
tho proposition to amend the Assessment
Law Of the State as II relates to the counties.
We are not In position TO speak advisedly
concerning the assessment last made In the
State, except as made In this county. lit
has been done AS irregnlarly and imperfectly
in other counties as In Frederick county then
a too early date cannot be named at which
to correct 1t.
In this county the tax basis was reduced
$81OS, 100 ON real and $S83, 986 on personal
property by the assessment made In 1895
To show how far from reasonably accept
able proposition any claim that 1t was prop
erly done. may be, we haye only to quote
few figures, showing losses in districts: EN-
mitsburg $l07 .94S on real and $4,sll on per-
sonal Creagerstown $l9.B24 on real and
$7,64e on PERSONAL Hauvers $50,e44 on real
and $I8,9s9 on personal; Woodsboro $3.50.
s79 on real and $5S. 057 on perronal; Lewis
town $4S,o49 on real and sS6, 228 on personal
It will he noted that the above are the dis
tricts of the northern section of the county
and that the loss in each is material; 1t will
be noted that this district, Mcchanicstown,
is not named among them and for the very
excellent reason that here the figures were
reversed; instead of loss We find a gain of
$685. 500 on real and loss Of 1851 on per-
soual, or net gain Of $29, 728 in the district
That the real estate owners of this district
should have their tal basis increased about
fyepcr cent while In the entire county 1t
has been reduced about sixteen per cent. Is
not only an absurdity; but is an injustice
that should be remedied. While It Is posi-.
bic that this district came nearer holding its
own while some Others In the county wero
retrograding that any such difference as that
shown by the f.:ures, was observable hero Is
simply not true.
The figures We have used were those OF
1895 aa compared with those of 1897, imme'
dia,ely following the new assessment made
in 1896
The people of Mechancstown district will
welcome new assessment 10 the county.
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A Bad Rat.

One of our merchants has had trouble with
rat; he drilled holes galore through parti
TONS floors and bins and had cut 3xS jo st
nearly in two. when he began to set traps
and otherwise endeavored 10 inveigle him
into eternity: he wouldn't eat plain strych.
nine but having sweet tooth. he finally fell
victim to the deadly drug when sweetened.
When found deceased in his nest between
garrett hoor and ceiling, he proved to have
been an excellent provider for his family,
there being potatoes, walnuts, candy. chew
ing gum and mixed pickles for their susten
ance and an old hat, pair OF kid gloves and
= No. IA collar for their ralment in his domi
cile. There is qualification at the ratification
Of the affairs of the lat.
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Local Items.
CASTORIA.
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
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President Hood Resigns.

Having been rendered the presidency oil
the United Railways company of Baltimore
City, Gen. John NJ, Hood. for more than
,wenty.eigh years the president ofthe West
ern MARYLAND Raroai Company, has tend
cred his resignation of that Office, TO take
effect upon the election Of his successor. tie
will be elected to the former office on Wednes'
day next, Goth inst.
We infer that this step 10 but the logical
outcome of the repeated efforts on the part
of certain pow erful influences in Baltimore
City to wrench The road from the hands that
have wrought out the problem of rendering
huge but worthless asset of that city worth
its face value and more. 1t may not be true
that this has occasioned the step that Mr..
Hood has taken, but, If 1t is, we not only
Justify him 10 it, but we shall not hesitate to
express our regret that he had not applied
some of the later years of his lie to
task less thankless than has been the re-
coupling of the cty's worthless interest in the
W.M.R.R.-an excellent thug for the city,
but only for the city as adjudgcd by those
living outside thereof if we are to believe
the statements of Messrs Hambleton, Hayes,
supplee and others who have been persistent
carping critics Of Mr. Hoods management.
1t is with sincere regret that we record his
severance from the road; to many OF US the
W. NJ. with Mr.. Hood out Of control, will
resemble that impossible thing, the play OF
Hamlet with Hamlet left out.
Personally we hold him in high esteem;
we have admired his courage and resource
in difficult situations; we have watched the
road grow and prosper under his hand, with
an interest that has come TO Be felt personal
one and it is with painful wrench-a real
hurt-that the news came to u.s. liza sincere
wish that he may meet with unbounded sue
cess in the new sphere which he is about to
enter, is the equivalent Of its accomplish
ment, it is assured to him beyond question.
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CA TozIA.
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Arlington, Glyndon, Westminster, Bruce
vile, Thurmont and Smithsburg 1t is scarce.
ly fair TO speak of his labors as bringing
"order out OF chaos; In chaos there was the
''indgestique mole" upon which to work;
Mr.. Hood found rihil-mlnus; that Is. his
company being 80 heavily burdened with deot
was worth several millions less than nothing
To-day we have ample evidence that 1t Is
considered to he good investment at price
that will cover its entire Indebtedness.
This is, in brief, the history of the road and
1t is record of one mans energy, courage
and ability and will be to him, for those who
have realized during all these thirty years
the vicissitudes and discouragements met
and endured, Il monument more lasting than
braash
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-20
Sale Register.

Below will be found llst of the principal
sales In this locality, dates for Which nave
been selected and for which bills Will be
printed ut this office
This notice IL free when the BILLS are printed
here: other wise charge of cents line for
each insertion.
Sale notes accompany the bills without
extra charge.
TN SATURDAY.. Fell. 29d, M. L. Creeger. agent
for the heirs of John T. Stauh. will sell
real estate In Creagerstown.
On Wednesday, February 28,h at 10 O'clock,
onebalf mile southeast of Catoctin Furnace
George Baker will sell horses, cattle, hogs,
farming implements and corn. Geo. T.
Willhide, auctlonecr
On Saturday, March LIST, at O'Clock, on the
premises on East street, Thunaont. Thad.
deus A. Wastler, agent for the heirs OF
Jacob and Catherine Wastler. will sell
real estate nd personal property.
On Monday, March 8, at 10 O'Clock a, m
W. A. Fogle will sell on the Franklin Mills
farm, horees, cattle, hogs and farming I'm.
plements. T. ]. Kolb, Auct.
On Tuesday, March 4, at 10 O'Clock. on the
Boiler farm, one mile south east Of Logs,
WIN. G. Kolb, agent for Isaac L. Hankey,
will sell mules, horses, cattle and iaim
machinery.
On Wednesday. March 8, at 10 o'clock, q. m ,
V. NJ Michael will sell at Jimtown, on
the CreagerstOwn road. horses. cattle and
farming Implements. H r. Shook, Aucf
On Thursday, March 8, at 10 o'clock a. m.
mile north. west OF Graceham on the old
Bennett" farm, James 9. Smith will sell
horses, cattle and farming implements. I.
J. Kolb, Auct,
On Tuesday, March II, at II o'clock a. m.
near Graceham, William g. Six will sell
horses. cattle. farming implements, etc.
TT. Kolb, Auct.
On Thursday. March 10, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
on the Rocky Ridge road near Logs, j.
Allen BETTER will sell horses, cattle, farming
implements and household goods. T. j.
Kolb, Auct.
On Wednesday, March 10, at 10 o'clock a. m.
the heirs of Geo. w, Null. mile north Of
Graceham on the road t. Blacks mill, will
sell horses, cattle, hogs, farming implements
and household furniture. TT. kOlb, Auct.
On Monday, March "a, at 10 o'clock a. m.
mile south OF Graceham on the Creagers'
town road, Mrs. Mary s. Firor and d. A.
Firor will sell horses, cattle, farming imple'
ments and household furniture. Geo. f..
Wilhide, Auct.
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FOrd's Grand Opera House.

Week of Feb. "a The merry comedy sue.
cess oftwo continents, ARE YOU A MASON
This play has the phenomenal record Of
success in three countries, Germany, England
and America, running an entire season In
each The English adaptation was made by
Leo Ditrichstein who Is member Of the
company and contributed no little amuse-
ment by his artistic performance. In adapt.
ing the comedy from the German Mr.. Dit
richstein has endeavored to retain much Of
the original atmosphere; 1t is pure and whole
some and at the same time excruciatingly
funny: the laughter is continuous and the
plot deals With while it does not involve the
mystics of masonry. and the merry vicissi'
tudes Of It's leading character who to help
friend In need poses as a dressmaker are
merrily perplexiug. The cast includes many
of the original members Of the company who
were so long identified with its New York
runs at the Garrick and at Wsllack's theatre
Arc Youa Mason is one of the best OF
modern comedy works and is presented in an
exceptional manner by this very excellent
company.
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
Admission & so cents.
Week Of March 3-The master of NEGRO.
NANCY, KELLAR, in a new and startling
programme Of magic.
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The w. NJ. K. R.

Nearly thirty years ago the Western Mary.
land railroad passed under the mani cement
of Johl N. Hood and has remained under
his directing hand during that period. In
1878, when Mr. Hood became the president
and general manager of the company. 1t was
a practically nonproductive investment and
the sum invested was enormously dispropor
tionate to that of other lines laid through like
territory. The iron was light, there was
practically no ballasting the rolling stock
old and worn, passenger and freight rates
high, train hand wages low and yet from the
80 miles of road there was but net revenue
of $28, 800 annually. FIVE years later, in
1879, the mileage remaining the same, we
find the average net earnings to have been
$l04,o13; during the next five years the
mileage was increased 19t miles and the
average net earnings increased to $780,
during the next five the mileage increased
40 8 miles and the net earnings rose to 1884,
2O2; next FIVE, mileage increased to 81 miles,
net earnings were 1891 ,9s2;next five. mileage
increased 2l.0, net earnings $4O85OS; this
was for the period Of five years ending Sep
TENDER 80, 1893; for year 1899 the mileage
increased increased 148 aid the net earni ngs
were $3.50 ,3i9; for year ending September 80
1900, the mileage increased 14.9 miles and the
net earnings were $71S.55S and the net earn.
ings for the year ending September 80, 1901
exceed 100000. Instead Of two crooked
s,rcaks of rust 30 miles long, he leaves 26s
miles Of well ballasted heavy steel track, in.
stead of eight or ten automobile tea kettles
he leaves the present Zoe lot Of locomotives
and instead of boards and slats lie leaves
brick and stone stations such as those al
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Order Nisi On Sales.

In the Orphans Court of Frederick County,
Maryland.
December Term, 1901.
In the matter of the sale of the Real Estate
of Michael Freeze, deceased.
In the matter of the Report of Sales, Filed
the Sd day of February, 1901.
+ \RDERED, by the Orphans Court of
" Frederick Co, this Sd day of February,
1901, that the sale Of the Real Estate OF
MICHAEL FREEZE, late of Frederick
County, deceased, this day reported to this
Court by his Executors be ratified and con-
frmed unless cause to the contrary be
shown on or before the 98th day of February,
19O2,prov,ded copy ofthis order be publish
ed in some newspaper published in Frederick
County for three successive weeks prior to
the 28th day of February, 1909.
The Executors Report states the Amount
of Sales to be Twenty One Hundred and
Fifteen Dollars and Twenty Two cents
l$sl15.9s.l
G. Blanchard Philpot.) Judges
Russell e. Lighter, of the
Roger NJ. Neighbors, Orphans Court.
True Copy Test:
CHAS. E. SAYLOR.
Register of Wills.
Josiah Freeze. Executors. ..o.
Jacob Freeze. led AZ
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Reception to Distinguished
Visitors.

The Kings Daughters of Thurmont will
give a reception TO Colonel George and Mar.
tina Washington and their attendants--uot
the George of ancient fame who could not
tell lie but present George who could but
will not. All are cordially invited to meet
them at the home of Mr.. VIM. Zimmerman,
Friday evening, Feb. 81, 1909.
Beginning at 6 p. ma good supper will be
served for Is cents. Fine home made can.
dies aud other delegates will be for sale.
appropriate and possibly unusual entertain.
ment will be furnished. Every one is kindly
requested to see that George does not uee his
Ratchet on the cherry tree as it will be loaned
for the occasion.
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How May IL be Explained 2

One of the most remarkable results of the
use of horse powders Is reported here. One
of our good citizens had set OF harness
taken from his slable it was absent for some
days, when it occurred to the party that he
would give his horse dose of powders. The
next morning the harness was hanging In
It's accustomed place. This is too deep for
US: it Is clearly a problem for the psycholo'
gist.
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M. BETH FIROR.

~ W L. SHAFFER & co having dis.
posed of their vtocK Of stationery to Harry
w. Shaffer, he respectfully calls your atten.
ton to his large and carefully selected stock
of Tablets, Envelopes and Fine Writing
Papers; pleased TO have you inspect same,
and thankful for patronage extended. q
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Mrs. Matte Walker, formerly Miss Matte
Lott, q cousin of Judge VIM J. Black of this
place, died at her home in Gettysburg on
Sunday last. The funeral was held a 1;30
on Tuesday.
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Application having been made by tue
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. to
construct its line through or across the streets
of Thurmont. Resolved BY the Board OF
Commissioners of Thurm ont. the following
Ordinance for the governing of the same be
adopted
ORDINANCE NO..
ARTICLEI.
SEC. /. Be it enacted and ordained BY TIC
Commissioners Of Thurmont, The Chesapeake
Il Potomac Telephone CO. is given the right
to plant its poles aud string its wires through
or across the streets of Thurmont.
SEC. 3. In planting poles for the wires OF
said Telephone Co. on the streets OF Thur
mont, the said poles shall be planted on the
curb line as instructed by the Commissioners
of Thurmont and said poles shall be dressed
and painted, and the wires on said poles shall
not be less than thirty. Ave feet from bed Ct
street.
SEC. In construction of said Telephone
Company's line through or across the streets
of Thurmont, no tree shall be cut, trimmed,
or In any other manner interfered with with.
out the free and full consent OF the owner
thereof The said Telephone Co. shall there.
after have the right to keep Its line free from
obstruction BY trees or foliage
ARTICLE IL.
SEC. I. Be IL further enacted and ordained
That before planting any poles or str,nging
any wires through or across any of the streets
of Thurmont, the said Chesapeake q PCto-
mac Telephone Co. shall give good and
sufficient bond to the Commissioners OF
Thurmont to leave sidewalks and curbing In
as good repair as found and to hold the Cor
poration of Thurmont harmless for damage
caused by the use of said streets by said Tele
phone Co.
Passed January 10, 1909.
FRANK HESSON J. F. D. MILLER,
Secretary, President.
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~ OFFICIAL ENVELOPES No. 10,
(size 4tx9s inches) for sale, plain or with
business card at
dec 8 If THIS OFFICE.
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~ HARNESS MAKER WANTED
to occupy my building on w. Main. ST., Thur,
mont, next door to Mr. John Roots store.
Suitable also for tailor shop: eligible rooms
on both floors.
jne EFF NJ. A. BlRELI, Nj. ID.
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az FOR NT-SEVERAL DESIR
able Rooms in my house on East Nam street
to suitable applicant. For terms apply at
the house.
Feb 6 Ct M. BETH FlROR.
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~ FOR RENr..-Two houses on West
Main Street, Thurmont. Inquire at
Jan 80 If THIS OFFICE.
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Business Locals.

LOST: REWARD.--Ag entleman's brown
heavy kid glove; IS cents will be paid for it's
return to
Feb 20u THIS OFFICE.
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The most Extensively uppish and vain Of
ali created things today Is the laying hen;
when she comes of the nest she runs hmuck
and cackles up about @ somewhere. sotne
such paln.itch distich a. "ll's hum y TO be
rich"; and whyl Cause eggs Ia eggs. Ms 40
cents per twelve do affirm.
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We Are Now Ready
an with our
fall and winter stock.

Dry Goods Wool and Cotton Flannels,
Notions, all shapes Corsets, Yarns, Under
wear from infants to grown persons, Felt and
Leather Boots, Shoes, full line Gum Goods
Tor ALL Our line of Hats and Gaps IS mobby.
Our Grocery is complete with new Fruits,
Hominy, Beans Buckwheat and Cocoanuts.
Do not forget Sweet Glover when you want
Pure and Good Syrup.
We also have well-selected
stock of Cakes and Crackers.
Yours REsP'Y,
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~ HAY AND FODDER FOR SALE,
Dec5tf. CHAS. Smiley
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Great Southern Ptg. l. MIG. Co.,
FREDERICK, MD.
Notice ~ Creditors.
No. z4O7 Equity.

No. 74U7 E4UHtys
10 the Circuit Court for Frederick County.
By virtue Of an order passed in the above
cause, the 9th day of February, 1902, notice
Is hereby given to the creditors Of Dorcaa
Pennel, late of Frederick County. Nd. de-
ceased, to flo their claims duly authenticated
and proven with tho Clerk of tn" Circuit
Court on or before March lst. 1909. otherwise
they may be excluded from participation 10
the distribution Of the trust funds now In
tho hands Of the trustee.
CHAS &. WATERS,
Feb CT Trustee.
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~ FRANKLIN MILLS FOR RENT.
From April !, 1909. For particulars call on
A. F. Orndorff at the store or address by
letter, the undersigned
d. EBERLY,
feb 10 81 pd Hanover, Pa.
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NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS.

Notice is hereby given that tresspassing
upon my Mountain or other Lands, with
dog aud gun, or otherwise, will be prosecut'
ed under the law.
Oct 24tf CHARLES SHIPLEY.
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The Baltimore Weekly Sun.

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An agricultural department second to
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One dollar year. Inducements to get
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the Daily and Weekly Sun mailed free OF
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Notice to Creditors.

The undersigned, Agent for the heirs OF
jacob and Catharine Wastler, deceased here
by notifies all parties interested either as
debtor or creditor of the said deceased, that
he is about to dispose of the property OF said
deceased, both real and personal, when he
will pay all claims against the same; parties
in iebted to the estate are requested to make
prompt payment. ,u,
Agent for the heirs of Jacob and Ca.ha'
b8At rine Wsstler, deceased.
EEETING OF SCHOOL COMMITS
M SIONERS.
A regular meeting of the Board OF County
School Commissioners of Frederick County
will be held on
TUESDAY AND EDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY II and 10, 1904
The salaries of teachers will be paid on
and after Monday, February II, 1904
BY order Of the Board.
EPHRAIM L, BOBLlTZ.
Jans7st. Secretary.