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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22

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roof OF the new brick barn. about six hundred
feet southwest Of Sheuhouse No. 4, was lifted
bodily several inches by the conclusion and
lacked from five to seven inches of falling back
into place. All the windows in the West Shore
Railway station. outside the reservation gate,
were broken by the conclusion, but no other
damage off the reservation has been reported.
There was no fire. except in the old frame
barn, which was consumed, outside Of Shel.house
No. + and aside from the original explosions,
there were none in any building except that
shelIhouse. While ShelIhOuse No. was as
completely wrecked as No /. no part Of the am
munition stored there blew up. and nothing was
burned. There were many loaded 13-inch shells
in Sheuhouse No. 3, with fuses attached, and
others containing their full bursting charges
with fuses withdrawn and plugs substituted,
together with tons Of shrapnel and other
ammunition fully loaded and fused, not piece
Of which exploded. The plugs that were IN
some Of the shrapnel shells, instead OF time
fuses. were knocked out by the conclusion and
the powder ran out on the floor, but did not
ignite. Many Of the loaded 13-inch shells were
within twenty or thirty feet Of the point where
the destructive charges exploded and were
thrown over and driven a considerable distance
by the force Of the blast. but not one blew up
MANY as were the marvels Of Shellhouse No D.
however. those Of SheIhouse No. far exceeded
them.
On the floor were many stacks Of loaded
shells OF 3 to inch Calibre, the floor having
burned under them and many Of the grummets
on them having burned of, and yet they lie
there with fuses exposed and unexploded- OF all
the fixed ammunition in that house, wrecked and
nearly all the floor reduced to charcoal. prob
ably not one piece Of every hundred blew up
The 6-inch powder charges for firing separate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22

of the exploding mass and the burning boxes in
cartridges survived the violence of their explOd-
ing fellows which, in many cases, almost broke
them in two. and the flames through which
they passed, is almost as great mystery as the
cause of the disaster. Some of the wooden boxes
We're reduced to charcoal, and not a cartridge
of their contents blew up.
Another wonder is the large number Of g.
pound and 1-pound shells called fixed ammuni-
ton, because made into cartridges. the brass
cases of the firing charges of which burst with
out igniting the fuses OF the bursting charges.
Fired from a gun, not one in fifty of these shells.
it is said, fails to burst. In the fire in Shell
house No. there were hundreds which did not
explode, although the firing charges burned
There were many others even the firing charges
Of which failed TO go off, although the percussion
caps were in place. Probably not one Of them
would miss fire in a gun even after passing
through the fiery ordeal from which they
emerged uueXplOded
Judging by the work of the one or two 13-inch
shells which wrought all the destruction, the
the bOmDardment OF a city IS scarcely conce1v-
able 4 similar explosion at Ann-St- and Broad
way would overthrow the Park Row Building.
the St Paul Building. st. PauIs Church, the
Astor House and the PostOtice, and possibly
damage every structure within the four blocks
on which these buildings stand. such a shell
exul0Ging at Pearl-st. near the bridge anchor
age would doubtless wreck the entire structure,
for the release of the cables by the demolition
Of the anchora &c would leave both land spans
and the river span unsupported. and the towers
would be pulled over toward Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22

shells, stored there. however, nearly all burned.
This powder was in bags in brass tanks, with
brass mOuthcaps. AS it consisted Of smOkeless
powder, with only ignition charges Of black pris-
matte powder sewn into the bottoms Of the bags,
the expansion of the gases blew off the caps and
the contents burned like so much straw. Great
is the heat Of a smokeless powder fire, how
ever, some of these tanks although bent and
dented by exploding shell and heated to such
degree that they were roughened and discolored
came through the ordeal unscathed. one was
found in the centre Of a heap which had burned
empty, with its mouthcap gone and one Of the
bags protruding, but unscorched.
one crate of shrapnel shells fitted with naval
time fuses was blown distance of about forty
feet, nearly every brass case and fuse being
bruised or bent by the conclusion or by con-
tact with other flying objects, but not a shell Of
the dozen exploded. The ashes and charcoal Of
the floor Of SheIihouse No are still literally
covered with scattered grains Of smOkeless pow
der and brown prismatic powder which did not
burn, and the ground for hundreds of feet in
every direction was strewn with such powder
Some Of the grains Of smokeIess powder were
partly consumed, and were either put out with
water or ceased to burn of their own accord
Such vhiteued specimens may still he gathered
by thousands in the wreokage. Ribbon or sheet
powder Of the smokeIess variety was scattered
all over the reservation unburned.
one Of the most surprising of the freaks Of
the disaster, however, was the large number Of
bent and dented Krag-Jorgensen rifle cartridges
which passed through the fire in the rear part
Of SheIlhouse No. 4 without being discharged.
Dozens of them were found by the Tribune re-
porter a week after the explosion, mingled with
bushels Of the steel jackets Of bullets out Of
which the lead had been melted by the heat
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14
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Let this Guide You.

Careful note of the following is asked.
This paper esleems it a privilege to pub
fish the church, church society and Sunday
school notices of the town and vicinity its
readers expect and its publisher desires it.
Immediately after noon on Wednesday the
paper goes to press, hence the receipt of DO
tees as late as Wednesday morning almost
invariably puts the office to some inconve'
nence, the space being by that time fully
provided for. When it is not possible to ar
range to send n notice earlier than Wednes-
day morning, do not hesitate to hand it on
account of this statement on the other hand,
do not take advantage of this concession by
holding all back until the last minute.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14
GatOctin Furnace.

Once again is the Catoctn Furnace prop
erty handed over to the law courts. AS will
be noted elsewhere temporary receiyership
has been arranged and until the property
has been disposed of under this order of the
court, 1t will in all probability remain idle,
as it is scarcely probable that the receivers,
should their appointment lie made final at
the hearing, will operate the works.
1t was, in our opinion at the time, mis-
fortune that the property was not sold under
the Rainey mortgage, as at such sale new
owner would have appeared and all the en-
tanglement of the Blue Mountain iron and
Steel Company would have been eliminated
and Catoctin put upon It's merits rs an iron
property. This may now come about.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

Mary Catherine, wife of Mr.. Maurice j..
Albaugh, of this place, died at her home on
East Main street on Tuesday night, after an
illness of several weeks: she had, however,
been in declining health for some years.
The deceased was a daughter of the late Ju-
cob Weller. Of her immediate family she
leaves but her husband, two children having
died some years ago. two brothers, George
Weller, of Dayton, Ohio and Hezekiah of
this place and two sisters, Miss Martha and
Mrs. Samuel B. Bennett of Thurmont, sur
vive her. Her age WAS AZ years, 8 months
The funeral will be held tomorrow (FrIday)
at o'clock, Rev. w. S. T. Me,zger ofliciat
ing; E. E Black funeral director.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

VIZ ANTED - SEVERAL lNDUSTRl-
w GUS PERSONS in each State to
travel for house established eleven years and
with large capital. to call upon merchants
and agents for successful and profitable line.
Permanent ehga cement. Weekly Cash sal
airy of $ls and all travelling expenses and
hote! bills advanced in cash each week. tx
perence not essential. Mention reference
and enclose self addressed envelope.
THE NATIONAL,
apr 30 GIN 1874 Dearborn ST., Chicago.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

Senator German has sailed for Europe 1T
is his first trip across the ocean. Presidcn-
tial lightning has been playing around him
with great familiarity and frequency lately
and he has probably lett the country hoping
to such an extent that upon his return the
first discharge will nail him. AT present
Senator German and Judge Parker, OF New
York, are named almos! to the exclusion Of
all others, saye ex President Cleveland, who
certainly should be considered fiat impos
siblltY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

Maryland has her first negro postmaster,
one Andrew Day, who has been appointed
at Quindocquia, Somerset county. Congress
man jackson will ask that the appointment
be revoked on the & rounds that Days record
is not good one, but it is understood that
it Is because the people down there do not
want a negro DOstmastcr
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14
Spilin' fer Trubble.

About The most obstreperous valley under
the sun, save Macedonia and Kentucky, is
that round about Ladiesburg, tins county.
There has been more undluted, concen
tratcd, above proof samhill brewed down
there within the past six OF eight months
than would he required to swim a yearing
bull across the Valley Of Jehosaphat.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14
Travelling ia Dangerous.

Constant motion jars the kidneys which
are kept in place in the body by delicate at
tachmcnts. This is the reason that trav clers,
lrainmen, street car men, tcamsters and all
who drive very much, suffer from kidney
disease in some form. Foley's Kidney Cure
strengthens the Kidneys and cures all forms
of kidney and bladder disease. Geo. f. Haul
san, locomotive engineer, Lima, o., writes,
Constant vibration of the engine caused me
a great deal Of trouble with my kidneys, and
Cure
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14
The Weekly Crop Report OF the Climate
Temporary Receivers.

The Maryland Casualty Company of Bal
tlmore, and the Monocacy Valley Railroad
Company, through their counsel, j, Roger
McSherry, on Tuesday filed bill IN the Cir
cult Court of Frederick County for the ap-
pointmcnt Of receivers for the Blue Noun.
tain Iron and Steel Company.
The Casually Company is a judgment
creditor, and the railroad company has a
claim tor $2,400. Judge Motter appointed
Hon. Milton G. Urner, j. Roger McSherry
of Frederick, and l.. Il Waesche, Thurmont,
temporary receivers
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

The Westminster Adc0cate is out with Its
swimming (democratic) ticket Edwin War
field, of Baltimore City, for governor DR.. j.
W. Herring, of Carroll, for comptroller; Josh
ua Miles, of Somerset, for attorney general
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14
PRIVATE SALE
Desirable Suburban Property.

Located in the southern suburbs OF Thur
mont, on the road leading to Creagerstown.
The improvements consist Of "a two and one
half story wea.herboarded dwelling, lald off
into i've rooms, a summer kitchen and nee
essaIy oulbuidings A well of water al the
door. large garden, orchard of apples and
other fruit. The lot is go feet front by 297
feet deep,
Any one desiring to visit the property will
call upon the present tenant,
Address JOHN w. LYNN,
81 w Patrick Street. Frederick, Md
may l4tf
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14
Memorial Day.

Memorial Day services will be observed
here on Saturday afternoon, May Both. An
announcement will hc male later giving the
program in full.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

XITANTED---FAl PERSON
w TO TRAVEL for well established
house in a few counties, calling on retail
merchants and agents. Local territory, Sal.
airy $l094 year and expenses, payable $40.
70 week in cash and expenses advanced.
Position permanent Business successful
and rushing. Standard House, 1884 Dearborn
ST., Chicago. dec emo.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14
New Advertisement Ia.
Private sale.
Opticians Visit.
Firemen's Parade.
Notice to Creditors.
Business Locals.

CB- G. L. KEFAUVER, SCIENTIFIC
OPTICIAN, formerly Of Saks Optical Co,
Washington, d. G, will be in Thurmont, at
Central Hotel, on Friday and Saturday, May
18th and 10Th. Do your eyes hurt you?
Myopia, nypermetropIa, Astigmatsm and
Presbyopia cases can all be corrected with
proper glasses. Examinations made at your
home without charge. Drop me line. 1t
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

1t now seems to be highly improbable that
the link to connect Boonsboro and My.
ersvile by trolley will be built this summer.
The impossibllty of getting rails is given as
the reason. 1t is stated that the rail mills
have engagements for delivery as far ahead
rs 1907
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

Catcrpillars haye already appeared in Tall
bot county and are numerous enough to be a
pest. denuding trees of foliage. They have
also appeared at places in the mountain near
here 1t is very early for them.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14
paper.

A Greater Salem (Oregon) Midsummer
Carnival is being arranged. Mr.. Frank l..
Whitman, known to many Of our readers, is
sub manager Oh decorations. Frank is in
Ibis element and the management in luck
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

The dollar excursion to Baltimore, We'd
nesday, was as usual, largely patronized here,
upwards of eighty tickets having been sold.
Our people should keep IN mind the excur
sion of June 18th.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

The Frederick and Emmits0urg turnpike
company has declared three per cent divi'
dend. The present management will not be
changed by reason of the recent election.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14
Local Items.

The outside woodwork of the Thurmont
National Bank building is receiving new
coat Of paint; the colors are olive and apple
green.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

The growing wheat and rye are looking
well In this section, but the grass crop will
be short. Rain has been needed tor the corn
ground in some sections it has been found
necessary to re plough it With barshear.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

Walter Shamel of Brunswick, this county,
got drunk and his best girl chlded HIM thee
for, whcreupon he shot himself, inflicting
probably fatal wound
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

They grow 'Jonne Cakes and Butter Jems'
in or near Buttersburg, known since medi-
eval times as Union Bridge and the Pilot
finds them eatable for the price"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

According to the Hagerstown Mail there
is sky grass plot, or grass sky plot over
whereabouts. Here's fine opening for
ioke.]
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

Graduate members of the New Windsor
College Philokalian Society, all residents of
New Windsor, played 1.-THE Rivals" at the
college last week. 1t was voted splendid
success Could ii not be produced her,?
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

With the removal of unsightly fences, the
increased care Of lawns and the certainty Of
improved pavements, our street fronts are
about to take on much enhanced appear.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

the warning symptoms Of disease, he is
carelessly inviting calamity.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
cures diseases of the stomach and other
organs of digestion and nutrition. 1t
enables the perfect digestion and assinh-
lation of food, which makes strength
1t stimulates the liver, cures biliousness
and removes bilious impurities from the
blood.
III had been troubled with a pain In lower
part Of my stomach for three years, so severe
thought II would kill me in time" writes Mr..
Aaron Van Dam, Of (Kensington) 2s4e 10th St.,
Chicago H. NJ could hardly work 1t felt like
a big weight hanging me and got so bad that
] had to take medicine used stomach Btters
for a time, but 1t did good so l wrote to Dr.
r V. Pierce for advice, which he gave me i'm
mediately followed his directions; used two
bottles OF his medicine and was cured | had a
torpid liver which was troubling me instead Of
cramps las thought), so DR.. Pierce told me.
have pleasure IN living now have gained III
weight IS pounds since then"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stipation. They do not beget the pill
habit.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

Rattlcsnake Willie of great fame, absorbed
too much virus. it seems, and came close to
shedding his mortal coil, in the springtime,
gentlcannc.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

The annual meeting of Maryland Chassis,
Reformed church, will be held in Thurmont
in 1904.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

The work OF rebuilding the Presbyterian
church in Emmitsburg has begun 1t was
DESTROYED by fire last August.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14
Qsw advertisements.
ACCIDENTAL

The jury returned a verdict Of acci-
dental death on the man who fell from
the window ledge on which he had fallen
asleep. But the death was really due to
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

L. d. Kelly is about to send out an an
nouncement that will attract attention. You
will see it before the week is out.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

The question Of public school consolida-
ton is being discussed in Montgomery coun'
ty. Frederick is one of the most conserva-
tive counties IN the State and it is not prob
able that this question will receive early or
serious attention here.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

The Firemen's Convention promises to be
huge affair. See the big advertisement IN
this paper.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14
LEVI BALTZELL,

LEVI BALTZELL,
deceased. All persons having claims against
the estate of the said deceased arr hereby
warntd to exhibit the same with the voucher
thereof legally authenticated to the subscri-
bcrs on or before November Is, 1908, they
may otherwise be excluded from all benefit of
said estate. All persons indebted to SAID
estate are hereby warned to make immediate
payment.
Given under our hand this 8th day OF May
1908
MARY +. BALTZELL,
Administrative.
Coblentz & Waters,
may st Attorneys.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

Mr. John H. Mittcn, for number Of years
the business manager Of the Westminster
Sentinel, las purchased an interest in that
pnner
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14
Will Cure Consumption.

A. A. Herren of Finch, AK, writes, go
ley's Honey and Tar is the best preparation
for coughs, colds and lung trouble. know
it has cured consumption in the first stages"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

Ascension Day Thursday, May q Memo
rial Day Saturday, 30 and Whitsuntide Sun
day. 81.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

The next annual meeting Of the Woman's
Homo and Foreign Missionary Society of
the Middle Conference, Maryland Synod Of
the Lutheran church will be held in Thur
mont
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

carelessness
which made
the accident
possible.
There are a
great many
lives su d.
denly terni-
mated as q
result OF
carelessness,
although the
,,,aJ;,o1 nav
tifcate may
read "heart
failure"
When a man
takes
chances with
, his stomach
and neulecta
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

CY-ARRAS CREAM SEPARATOR
No lifting; no skimming; milk not mixed
with water. See sample cans.
d. ALPHEUS FIROR, Agent,
apr 23tf Thurmont, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

There is some talk of establishing bank
at Walkersville, this county.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14
DIR. MCPHERSON Returned.

DR.. W. s. Mcpherson, Of Auburn, Catoctin
Furnace, has returned from Omaha, Neh :,
having spent the winter there with his son,
Buchanan Mcpherson. His granddaughter
returned with HIM. He enjoyed the visit
immensely and made the trip both ways
without discomfort.
The Weekly Crop Report OF the Climate
and Crop Service says:
cit now seems that the frosts OF Saturday,
May ID, added apprcclaby to the injury
caused on April 9th and 9th to fruit In parts
of the northern counties. Farther south
there is apparently "A slight Improvement in
the outloos. No safe estimates can yet be
made, however, beyond the fact that all fruit
except apples, will be short. The apple crop
will in all likelihood be a large one"
1t also states that frOsts have been of al.
most daily occurrence in the mountain dis
iricts of the State during the past week and
that all vegetation is badly in need of rain
IN every section Of the State.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

Due to mountain smoke we're all near
about bacon.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

1t will be Convention Year in 1hurmont
in 1904.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

You never heard ofany one using Foley's
Honey and Tar and not being satisfied.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates
and can safely be given to children.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14
A Revelation.

Ifyou will make inquiry it will be a reye,
lation to you how many succumb to kidney
or bladder troubles IN one form or another.
If the patient is not beyond medical aid Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure will cure. 1t never fails
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14
Notice to Creditors.

INNS is to give notice that the subscriber
/ Catharine D. Favoritc hath obtained
from the Orphans Court Of Frederick coun.
ty, letters of Administration on the estate of
CYRUS o. FAVORITE,
deceased Allpcrsons having claims against
the estate OF the said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the voucher
thereof legally authenticated to the subscriber
on or before November 1st, 1908, they may
otherwise be excluded from all benefit of
said estate. All persons indebted to said
estate are hereby warned to make immediate
payment
Given under our hand this goth day of
April, 1908.
CATHARINE J. FAVORITE,
apr % ST Administrators.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

eE- PURE AMBER CANE SEED
| have supply of cane seed for sale at cost.
apr. % st D. W. ZENTZ.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14
Notice to Creditors.

Il HIS II to give notice that the subscriber,
Mary F. Ba1zell has obtained from
tie Orphans Court of Frederick Co.. Md (,
letters Of Administration on the estate of
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-14

Editor G. G. Rhoderick, of the Valley Reg.
iSter, suffered slight attack Of paralysis on
last Thursday night, affecting his speech and
disabling his let arm. He has largely re-
covered and host of friends are earnestly
hoping TO learn of his speedy and entire res
iteration to good health