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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
DIR. Fairfax SchlPy Dead.

DR.. Fairfax Schley, one of the best known
citizens of Frederick, died suddenly at his
home at 5:2s O'Clock Sunday of gastritis,a aged
70 years. Except for slight cold, he was
in his usual health when he retired last night
This morning about O'Clock he was attack
ell with Eeart failure. He rallied, however,
and ate supper this afternoon a, O'Clock
but soon after he took the meal lie grew
worse and weaker until he expired.
He was born October II, 1928, and was n
son of Henry Schley, who, in 1914, entered
the Federal service as an adjutant in Mary
land regiment, and participated Ia the battles
of Bladensburg and North Point. His ma
terna grandmother, Elizabeth Hanson, OF
Ken, county, was related to John Hanson
president of the Continental Congress of 1871
In 1947 he married Miss Ann r., daughter
of Christian Steiner. She died in 1896. lie
was director OF the Maryland School fol-
the Deaf and Dumb for many years, and on
the death of William r. Barry he became
president of the board of directors. He was
director of the Central National Bank fol
many years, a trustee and president OF Fred
erick College. and for some years was presi.
dent of the Frederick County Agriculture
Society.
His great great grandfather came from thu
Palatinate in Germany in 1740 and in 174e
erected the first house in Frederick. Ill
leaves one son, DR., Steiner Schley, and two
daughters, Mrs, William Fl. Miller and Mis-
Agnes Schley. He was an uncle of DR.
Bernard G. Steiner, librarian of the Enocl
Pratt Library, and first cousin of Admira
Winfield s. Schley. He was buried Tuesda
afternoon in Mount Oivet Cemetery. BALTIC
Sun of LIST inst.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

Many of the people here who rent are be-
ginning to ask themselves, where are we. "
1t begins to look like some of them won't be
anywhere There are now not over two
houses in town Tor rent, and six or eight
families haven't rented yet and about ten
families from the country want TO move to
town. So it begins to look like some of
them will have to rent ice houses while the
others could possibly occupy the Methodist
church and Shank's creamery. Mlddletown
letter in GRide
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
Look Out for Squalls.

Monday was all sorts Of a grounding day
If the weather is to be changeable in proper.
ton to the number Of times Arctomys could
and could net see his shadow and is to be
cold proporlionately as Monday was unsea-
sonably warm, the next six weeks will bring
US some turble weather. 1t was alternately
cloudy and sunshine during the entire day
and the thermometer registered above fifty
during several hours.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
Wages Increased.

TIE trackmcn on the W. M. have been
notified that they have been granted an in
crease of Is cents day in wages TO take
effect January lst, is gratefully received by
the men, who have been trying for some time
to get an increase. The officials of the W.
u. have been seriously considering the ques
ton of wages and trainmen and other en-
ployes, it is said. will next receive an ad-
vance.-Er.
Our home people seem to know nothing
about the advance noted abOvc.-ED
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
Differences Adjusted.

The following taken from the columns of
the Li,tlestown Independent will be OF inter
est 10 our readers:
There will be no divorce proceedings of
Mrs, J. Harry Mehring (nee Lula Wre)
against her husband. All differences have
been amicably adjusted and they will go to
housekeeping at once in the residence of Mr..
Mehring. Mrs. Rev Wire will reside in the
property recently purchased by her from Mr..
Geo Duttera."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
Ford's Grand Opera House.

Week of February 9th-Nat Goodwin and
Maxine Elliott in their latest comedy sue
cess and Metropolitan hit
THE ALTAR OF FRIENDSHIP.
Mr.. N. c. Goodwin and Miss Maxine Ell
lott begin their annual engagement here on
the 9th of February in Mrs. Ryley's new
four act comedy, The Altar of Friendship"
which comes direct from four months run
at TIE Knickerboker Theatre, N. Y.
The title briefly tells the story of the play,
which is that of vigorous and truthful
young Englishman who sacrifices himself
for time in order to save from shame an
humiliation his young sister.
As the evil doer IS the betrothed of the sis
ter, the authoress has sketched out at once
scenes in which her dramatic craftsmanship
find plenty Of opportunity to display itself
To offset this rather serious aspect of the
drama, there is q love duel between the hero
and fair young American visitor, whose
father is anxious she wed.
These two characters Richard Arthubon
and Sally Sartoris, are assumed by MrGood
win and Miss Elliott
The dialogue fairly bristles and is inter
preted with Mr.. GoodwIn's consunlate ar
and Miss El'iott's def sense of humor, il
loses none of its effectiveness, in fact thu
comedy dnels between the two princlpa
characters are delicious bits and some of thu
scenes might almost have been taken out o
the daily lives of the Goodwins.
The play has been lavishly mounted, as al
Mr.. Goodwin's productions are and of course
Miss Elliott blessed with an unusual amour
of beauty has not missed the occasion to ap
pear in a series of becoming and handsome
costumes The company is an excellent on
and includes many we'll known favorites.
Matinecs Wednesday and Saturday.
Admission --2j & so cents.
Week of Feb'y 10Th Stuart Robson in
magnificent revival Of THE COMEDY Oh
ERROkS.
oar a.
Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bougi
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
Alumni Reunion.

The twelfth annual meeting and dinner of
the Southern Alumni Association Of Frank
lin and Marshall College was held Friday
evening last at the RcnHert Hotel, Baltimore
and was largely attended by members CT the
association from Maryland, Virginia and
Pennsy lvana. Rev. DR.. E. Il. Eschbach of
Frederick, spoke on "Some "reminiscences
of the College i'll Lancaster" frof II ID.
Beachley of this place attended.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

A young lady over in Adams county, Pa.
wrote her name and address on an egg about
to be shipped to the Baltimore market. The
egg came into the possession of the right
pondcnce ensuCd, and now they are married.
The young lady was Miss Emma Snyder,
compositor 10 the Littlcstown Independent
office the groom's name is MIR. Thomas Nor
wood. And they lived happily eyer after
wofds
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
ThurmOnt Nursery.

Mr.. Robert E. Creeger having purchased
his fathers greenhouse property on the F. q
E. turnpike south of town, is preparing to
increase the already well established bust
ness of his predecessor. He is haying pfint'
ed full descriptive circular and price list OF
the vegetable plants and flowers that he will
grow for the trade. 1t will be ready for dis.
tribution this week. Mr.. Creeger has had
valuable experience in this line OF business.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

Mr.. John Six. residing on the Biggs farm
at Beaver Branch, met with very severe
accident last week, having jumped on one
of the upturned prongs of dung hook,
which penetrated the leg at the ankle joint,
passing upwards more than two inches.
Under DR.. M. A. Birely's treatment he Is
ranidlv recovering.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
Senatorial Timber.

Among the early political rumors now
prevailing is one to the effect that Gen. L.
V. Baughman of this county is being serl'
ously considered by his party as the success
sor to Senator Louis E. McComas. The
party could, from among It's senatorial pos
sibilities easily select one who would neither
grace or fill the position so well.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
Rusfness Changes.

MIR. Warner T Grimes has sold his stock
Of hardware in the Albaugh Building, to Mr..
Samuel Long. He took possession on Mon.
day. Mr.. Long will continue his business on
E. Main street. Mr.. Evers Weddle is en-
gagged as clerk in the hardware store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

It has been determined by the postofHce
department to install the rural free delivery
service throughout Washington county on
March 18th. On that day the first delivery
will BIZ made according to the plans as now
decided upon by the officers in charge.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

Mrs. Matilda Ambrose, widow of the late
ex.coun'y commissioner Ambrose of Sabil-
lasvile died on Thursday last, aged "A years.
The funeral services were held at the Re-
formed church in Sabillasyille, Mr.. E. 4.
Black funeral director.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
Local Items.
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
s ss.ss the Of IeMzZzzw

Senator Foraker has Introduce an amend
ment to the Indian Appropriation Bill, pro-
viding for the admission of fifty Porto Rican
children at the Industrial Indian School at
Carlisle, Pa.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
NOTICE..

A regular meeting of the Board of County
School Commissioners of Frederick County
will be held
ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY nth and 18th, 1908.
Teachers salaries will be paid on and after
Tuesday, February oath.
BY order of the Board,
EPHRAIM L, BOBLITZ,
feb SGT Secretary.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

The franchise Of the Baltimore and Fred.
erick Electric Railroad, which was given by
the Board of Aldermen to lay double tracks
on Market and other principal streets of
Frederick, will expire on March 9th next. 1t
is said the company will commence work on
the road March 2d and double TRACK Market
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
School Commissioners Notice.

Mr. Chas. Mackley and wife of this place
left on Wednesday morning for Washington,
D. c., and Richmond, Va, where they will
visit friends.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

Elk county treasurer, John A. Livers Of
Adams county, has been indicted. being
charged with embezzlement, on the oath of
one of his bondsmen He has been arrested.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
To Organize Here.

Mcssrs J. I. Ribble and S. NJ Schindle,
deputy and organizer of True Blue" Frater
mites Accident Order are in town for the
purpose of instituting Council here. These
gentlemen will call upon our people and
explain the plan of True Blue" insurance,
and If sufficient number are tavorably dis
posed council will be organized at once.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

On Tuesday large bank Of ground gave
way in Ore Bank No. l Of the Blue Noun
tain Iron and Steel Company, halt way be.
tween Thurmont and Catoctin Furnace.
Luckily the slide occurred At noon when all
hands were out of the bank; the only damage
done was the covering and showing Of the
track for some distance
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
VIII Entertain.

At the hospitable home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. r. Waesche, Thurmont, on ST. Valentines
Eve, the Kings Daughters of Trinity Ref d
church will entertain any who may call.
Supper served for Is cents and royal good
time free.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

The White House Laundry.

A paragraph of our Washington letter this
week puzzles US. 1t relates to the large in
crease in the estimate OF the expenses at the
White House and in'part accounts for it thus:
"cveu the laundry expenses are largely in
creased due to the extensive hospitality OF
the President etc. d cs this mean that
should we be invited to spend Il t days at
the White House that our collars and soX
would 5c washed and estray buttons return.
ed TO our uumentiOnables?
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

The entertainment given here on Friday
evening was but poorly attended, the boist
erous weather being largely chargeable there
with. The pnrts were well filled, Mrs. Nc
Danncll and Mr.. Compiler have appeared
before Thurmont audiences before; Mrs
Nadine Allen however, had not. Those who
heard her on Friday evening are to be con-
graduated; she has rich. full soprano voice
which gives evidence of thorough training;
her selections were admirably rendered, re-
ceiving sincere and most hattering marks OF
appreciation. Mr.. Kehuver's Boy Orator
of Zepata City" WAS fine and heartily ap-
ninnded
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

frederick talent surprised the natives in
Thurmont on Friday evening. "-Mary Jane,
land the natives evened things up by sur.
prising Frederick talent.-ED. CLARION
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

On Monday of this week Henry Clay, sou
of Mr.. Upton Geisbert, aged 81 years, resid-
ing two miles south of CreageIstown, was
buried. The deceased was victim of ty-
phoid foyer. Interment at Creagerstown;
Revs. G. A. Whitmore and J. u Asper off,
ciating, NJ. l.. Creeger funeral director.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

The employees of the United States Steel
Corporation have subscribed for AZ 900 shares
of its stock, or 1000 more than had been
set aside tor them. Arrangements will be
made. however, to provide them with the
Al, 900 shares.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
Business Locals.


tY- REDUCTION SALE OF BLANK
ETS AND ROBES. In order to make room
for SPRING STOCK, am Offering lot of
Horse Blankets and Plush Robes at greatly
reduced prices. They must 60 as do not
carry the goods over for next season.
JOS. G. GERNAND,
Jan % 3t Graceham, Md.
rY FOR SALE-A Large Lot of Prime
CHESTNUT FENCE RAILS.
Jan. let CHARLES SIMPLIFY.
n FOR SALE CHEAP. - Chestnut
and oak wood cut and corded up in the noun.
tain.
JanS5t. CHARLES SHIPLEY.
~ FOR SALE.-Housea and Lot at Logs
Station. Apply to CHAS. G. WATERS,
Jun28tf. Atty.at law
E We are now selling BREAD at cents
loaf, Rolls at 10 cents dozen and BUNS
at 8 cents dozen.
43tf F. L. WISOTZKEY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
Mew 1dvfrfisenenfs.

PEPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
THURMoNT NATIONAL BANK, AT
THURMoNT, IN THE STATE OF NARY
LAND, AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS,
NOVEMBER Is, 1902
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

The Moravian Ladies Aid Society Of Grace,
ham, will hold an Oyster Supper and Bazaar
on Saturday evening February 14th., in the
lecture room Of the church. Useful articles
and Souvenir Calendar will be on sale.
You are invited.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
New Advertisements.

Mrs. ]. e. Simons, of Moorestown, N. j.,
is visiting Mrs. William 10y, Thurmont.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05

An unusually heavy rain tell here al five
o'clock yesterday morning. At noon ii had
cleared and with Il strong south wind the
thermometer reached go degrees.
During the afternoon thunder showers in
which some hail tell, gave notice of the COM
ing of a decided drop in temperature.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-05
ReciprOcated.

Mr.. q. Dwight Holt lost a valuable horse
recently. Death due to collie.
Evening journal., 1903-03-12
TO CHANGE NUMBERS ON
PENNSYLVANIA ENGINES
Each Division Will be Des.
ignated by a Numeral
Series

An order has been issued by the
Pennsylvania Railroad Co. which will
change tho numbering on all its~loco-
motives. 1t made its appearance in
this city yesterday and caused much
favorable comment.
Since the Pennsylvania system has
absorbed several other roads the num-
bers ON the locomotives have been
confusing. as each railroad started to
number their engines at No. /, and now
there are about five different roads alb
sorbed by the Pennsylvania system
and each of these have engines with
the same numbers ranging from one
up.
Each division will now be given an
initial number, the p, b. 4 W. being
5000 and up to a certain point The
Others Of course will have a different
number TO start from, and soon as a
railroad man sees the number OF an
engine he knows instantly upon what
division il belongs. All engines will
be neutrality-suspicious. ON the side OF
the tendeftlnd the numbers alone will
be used Q designate their location.
Work viii begin at once toward maxi
ing the cMnge.
Evening journal., 1903-03-12
FIRST NIGHT SESSION
Legislature Had a Busy Time TIL
About Midnight.
speclal to the Evaning Journal.


Dover, March 12.-The drst might
session Of the Legislature was held
last evening and many bills were pass-
ed and given their first and second
readings and referred TO the respect
I've committees.
The House reconsidered their vote
on the bill increasing the salaries OF
the New Castle Levy Court Commits
sioners last night and passed the meas
ure, ON motion of Mr. Frazier. The
increase OF SALARY is from $500 to
$1,000 per year and the bill does not
allow the commissioners to accept any
other emolument, commission or rake
on. Ah Of the twenty-four members
present voted for the bill.
The House also passed the Newton
bill, which increases the salaries of the
Lcvy Court Commissioners Of Sussex
county from 5000 to $500. There wae
MO opposition to this bill.
Two bills which exempt from muni-
cipal and county taxation the lands
and tenements of all charitable con-
Germs for incurables in Wilmington
were passed by the House. Both
Mr. Bancroft and Mr.. Holcomb favor
ed the bill.
The act which abolished the leYyins
of road taxes upon towns in New Cas-
tie county when they have been ex
empted by the Legislature WAS passeC
by the House.
The Tyre billie authorizing the Lew
Court of New Castle County to apprO
pirate $3.50 to Alfred ID. Vandever. o
Wilmington, for services incurre'
while he was acting as coroner Of New
Castle county. was laid on the table.
The bill authorizing the Mayor an'
Council Of wilmington to appropriate
money to the Rescue Fire Company, o
Wilmington, was also laid on the table
Mr.. Jones. of the Committee on Mu
nicipal Corporation. reported the bill
authorizing the commissioners OF New
Castle to borrow $4,000 for the perma
nent Improvement Of that town favor
lably.
Mr.. Holcomb introduced his bill
which appropriates $4,000 for the ex
penses incurred in the suit betweel
the States Of Delaware and New Je'
sey regarding the boundary line be
Tween the two States pending Defor
1.-The Supreme Court.
The Senate bill prohibiting the SO
Evening journal., 1903-03-12
WILL BRING ACTION
TO SECURE MORE FUNDS
Board of Education Decides
to Take Legal Steps
Against the State

The Board of Education at a special
meeting held last night, decided to
take legal steps to secure from the
state an equitable apportionment Of
the school fund of the State. as pro-
vided by the Constitution. The spe-
cial meeting was called to hear the re-
port of the Legislative Committee.
President Shortlidge OF the board,
informed the members that the COM
mittee was doing everything in IFS
power to secure the passage of a bill
at Dover for $4,000 additional a year
out Of the school fund. He said that
last year the board received $25,00O
and was asking for but $4,000 more,
although the city is entitled to $4,000.
Mr.. Postles said that Wilmington
has as much population as Kent and
Sussex counties combined, and yet
500. 600 is distributed between these
two counties. while Wilmington only
gets $4,000.
DIR. Frantz moved that the Legisla-
tive and Law Committees be given
power to take the necessary steps to
secure an equitable apportionmentand
the vote resulted i'm unanimous adop-
tion. There We're seven members alb
sent.
Evening journal., 1903-03-12
COUNCIL DISCUSSES
STREET AND SEWER BILL
Mr.. JohHson Appears Before
Body With Amendment
to the Measure

Street and Sewer Commission An
drew L. johnson appeared be-
fore the members Of City
Council last night with an amendment
to the bill endorsed by City Council
providing for the loan Of $4,000 to be
used for the purpose Of fixing streets.
The change provides that Council and
the Street and Sewer Department shall
meet in March Of each year for the
purpose OF deciding what streets are
in need of improvement.
The street commissioners are OPP
posed TO the original bill. which speci-
fes the thoroughfares that shall be
fixed and il is further claimed the i'm
provements are all confined to one To-
cality. principally the Twelfth ward.
Mr.. Johnson exhibited a map and some
of the members after seeing It felt that
the bill should be amended. No action
was taken. however.
The fender question also came up for
discussion. and Clerk Hamann was in
structed 10 write a letter TO General
Manager Richard w. Crook. Of the
Peoples Railway Company. instructing
him to adopt some fender so that
Council could pass on it's merits. Coun-
eli will not act upon tenders until the
railway companies have asked it to APP
prove some particular kind.
Evening journal., 1903-03-12
RAILROAD CONFERENCE
Prominent Officials Confer Regarding
Operations Here.

A conference Of railroad men was held
IN this cltysyesterday afternoon. after the
special train bearing the officials had
made an inspection OF the new operations
and looked over the branch roads OF the
Pennsylvania Company around the city.
Those present ait the conference were
General Superintendent e. T. Brooks, su-
perntendent Of Maryland Division w. N.
Barnard, Yardmaster c. IL. Cantwell, As
sistant Engineer Duane and Trainmar-er
Carlisle. The situation and plans of the
new yardmasters OFFICE were discussed,
and 1t was almost definitely settled that
the office would be located at Beggs' sid
ing. which is just half way between Land
nth and the new roundhouse, and directly
in the centre Of the large yards. Tho place
was looked at and, although not posi-
tively decided upon, it was conceded to
be the most hSely place for the building
from the advantage OF a central location.
Evening journal., 1903-03-12
WANT TICKET OFFICE UP TOWN
Demand From Business Men That
Railroad Companies Should Open
Another Office.

There Is a demand from Wilmington
business people for an up-town railroad
ticket office. where rates and other. infor-
nation can be gained. At present one has
to go to the different railroad stations.
and here sometimes wait for some time,
particularly If a traln is about due.
Agents OF theatrical companies frequent-
ly call attention to the fact that there
are no general ticket offices here. With
tho amount OF business done by railroads
touching this city, an uptown office
could be easily maintained.
Evening journal., 1903-03-12
FEAST OF PURlM
Hebrew Holiday Begins Tonisht-ser.
vices in synaaogue.

The feast of purlm, one OF the most
important holidays OF the Hebrews. will
begin at o'clock this evening. and will
continue for two days. The second day Is
of minor Importance, as there are no
religious observances; but the celebration
this evening marks period among the
Hebrews Of social enJoyments and gift
making. The fast Of Purm dates from
the time that the Hebrews were ruled by
the Persian kings.
The feast was instituted to celebrate
their deliverance by Mordocad, who sue
ceeded Haman in influence with Ahas-
uerus, and mas been celebrated annually
ever since. Services will be held at The
synagogues this evening ana tomorrow
morning.