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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
Uncle Sam..TOll DOdger.

The postof1ce department has said that
mail delivery will be discontinued on such
rural free delivery routes as lie ON toll roads
when such roads refuse to permit the carrier
to travel over them free. This Is most I'm.
just proposition: 1t really borders upon the
absurd. The government is known to pay
we'll for all that is done for it; the salaries of
i,s employees are larger than for similar ser
vice In the commercial world; it pays rail-
roads good profit for carrying the mails
and makes enormous gifts In the way of
steamship subsidies; 1t carries newspaper
free of cost in the county, gives away public
lands of enormous value to railroad compa.
MES and does general paternal business up
IN the millions, yet its new pet, rural free
delivery, is put upon the way down cheap
scale of imposing upon turnpike company.
This is too absurdly small to earn other re-
ward than good laughing.at.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
Logs Items.

Mrs. Jeremiah Martin spent part of last
week in Frederick with her daughter Mrs.
Harvey Zimmerman and sister Mrs. Samuel
Diffendal who is quite i'll.
The chicken pOx that kept the children of
a few families out Of school has all disap.
peared and the children returned to school.
Yrs. Harry Krise of Baltimore spent last
week with her mother.
Miss Nora 10y spent Sunday in Thurmont
with her s;s.er Mrs. Clarence Creeger.
Mrs. Stull and daughter Cora OF Creagers
town were the guests OF Mrs. Mary Mort and
family on Friday.
MIR. Will Eyler of Frederick formerly Of
this place is visiting relatives near here.
The track men, Michael Robinson fore.
man, was run into on Saturday evening ny
q freight train loaded with coal and only CO.
capped injury by Jumping from their handcar
which was demolished.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
George GOuld's Plans

George j. Gould aspires to be railway
king. He said In An interview: "None of my
plans to get an Eastern outlet have been a.
bandoned. The connection between the
Western Maryland at Cherry Run and the
West Virginia Central at Cumberland will
certainly be built. There has been no agree
ment with .he Baltimore aud Ohio for any
thing else. The surveys are now being com.
pleted. have no plans to come east from
Pi,tsburg across Pennsylvania, will get a
line from GAINESVILLE. o., up the Little Kama
wha, and 80 on to Baltimore, which Isl very
fine port for exports. The harbor there is
excellent and the charges light. In the ear
ler days of the Baltimore and Ohio great
commerce was done at Baltimore, and think
it can be done again"
So Baltimore is at present his objective
point and as far east rs he is apparently plan.
ming to come. But appetite grows by what
it feeds on, and when he gets to Baltimore
he may cast longing eyes on New York.
Man proposes and God disposes, however,
Tho VAL Street Dolly Investigator.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12

DR.. A. A. Lamar. of Middletown, don't
give all the dear little babies away that he
finds. He came across little fellow last
Tuesday night that he kept for himself.
A joke is told on a certain young man liy.
ing near Myersylle who Is very bashful.
ae went to gee his best girl one night re-
Gently and it began 10 rain and it rained and
it rained and rained and rained. She told
him it would be pity for him to 60 home
In the rain and asked him to stay all night.
He hated to refuse, 80 he said all right, and
she told HIM she would go and prepare his
bed 1t required some little time, and when
she came back, imagine her surprise at fini-
ing him dripping with rain. She asked him
where he had been, and he told her he had
gone home to get his pight shirt Valley
Re0tsfeT
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
What is the order?

Some weeks ago it was announced that on
and after February lst no mail would be de.
livered to persons on rural free delivery
routes except TO such as had provided them.
selves with one of the metal mail boxes that
have been approved by the department.
Now it is stated that Congressman Pearre
has looked into the matter and reports as
follows II beg to say that was informed
by the Postoffice Department some weeks
ago that nothing would be done toward com.
polling the people along the rural free deliv-
cry routes to change their 5oxes," and adds
the following postscript: "Since writing the
above have been to the Postofice Depart
ment again and have been assured that no
change in boxes will be required"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
Why "Tidal7S

Writers who should know better, but who
probably do not, persist In calling every
manner of exceptional oceanic wave tidal"
When they are formed by seismic influences
or by great storms We find them described
as tidal waves" when such rise OF the ocean
waters is no more tidal than Is the overflow
of river bank by food. Tides are period
ical and occasioned by the attractive forces
OF the sun and moon; they should not be con-
founded with storm and earthquake waves
and exactness of description loses by con-
founding the meaning of words Let the
word builders proyide a scientifically accu.
rate term for the great storm and earthquake
waves of the ocean, SO that We may no long
er have this misnonier-tidal.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
This Way and That.

The home paper is in the opinion of many
mo good; an advertisement is only free
gift, for Which little or no return may be ex
pected; what it says amount to nothing, in
fuences none, is not readl serves no purpose
and lots more OF the same sort. When it
misstates something, however, then it's all
the other way. Just make mistake and
the rumpus II raises leads the publisher to
believe that his paper has in 1t great posi-
bilites for evil and he pounds his wisdom
bump for a solution of the curious problem
why 1t is that he Is capable of doing 30 much
injury when the same medium is an inert
mass Of nothngness when it tries to be Of
some benefit.
And he ends up his cogitation by agreeing
that lite all muddle
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
Geo. w. shank Dead.

George w. Shank died at his home in
Woodsboro on Sunday last aged "a years, .
months and 20 days He was born In Woods.
boro aud resided there and In Creagelstow n
during his eutire life. His death was occas-
Toned by heart disease. He was twice elect
ed, in lS49 and in 1850, to the Levy Court
(now the Board of County Commissloners)
In 1878 he was elected one Of the judges of
the Orphans Court. He was also Tor mum.
Der of years justice of the peace. Mr..
Shank was married three times he leaves to
mourn him widow and two children-Mrs
Jane Snyder and Joseph L. Shank, all of
Woodsboro. The funeral was held on Tues.
day; inierment in Mt. Hope cemetery ut
Woodsboro.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
Free Delivery Registry.

Third Assistant Postmaster General Mad
den has issued manual Of instructions foi
The conduct of registry business in the rural
free delivery service.
The most important innovation provides
for the registration Of letters and parcels left
IN the rural mail boxes, the carrier leaving
sender's receipt in the box. Formerly it
was necessary for the sender to meet the
carrier on the route.
Rural carriers also are required to accept
for registration mail matter properly pre-
pared and offered by any one who meets
them while on duty, whether patron of the
rural tree delivery service or not.
Storekeepers on rural routes customarily
receive the mail matter OF their patrons, de-
iiyering it to them a, the first opportunity.
Registered mail matter has not been deliver
ed In this manner IN the past. but 1t 10 now
provided that on the written order, which
the addresses are required to leave for the
delivery OF their mail to the storekeeper, reg
istered mail also will be delivered, except
such as is endorsed by the senders deliver
to addressee only"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
Sale Register.

Under this head will appear, free Of charge
the name, date and place of all sales for
which bills are printed at this Office.
A charge OF 30 cents per line for three in,
sertions OF name, date aud place Of sale when
bills are printed elsewhere.
On Tuesday, March 10th. John n. 6harer,
will sell on Mrs. p. 8. Blggs' farm, horses,
cattle and farming implements.
On Saturday, March 14th, at 1 p. M, Mrs.
w. A, Lynn will cell household goods at
her residence on East street, Thurmont.
On Monday, March 10th, John B. Black re.
siding one mile east Of Graceham will sell
horses, cattle and farm implements.
On Tuesday, March 18th, Mr.. John Root
will sell on his farm two miles north Of
town, horses, cattle and farm Implements
On Wednesday, March 18th, Nelson Willhide
will sell on VIM. J. Blacks farm near Thur
mont, horses, cattle and farm implements.
On Thursday, March 10th, James G. Kauff.
man residing on the Nicholas Lohr farm
will sell horses, cattle, and farm Implements
On Saturday, March 21st, Martin T.. Crush.
on will sell at his residence on the F. q E.
turnpike, horses, cattle and: farm imrle.
ments.
On Tuesday, March gath, 10 a. M, Thos. ].
Kolb auct., will sell for Samuel Weybright
mile north Double Pipe Creek on the
road leading to Keysville. lot Of valuable
live stock and farming implements, etc.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
What Does This Mean?

This month each day of the week occurs
four times. This has happened but Is times
in the last 1879 years, namely. In 1878, 1850,
1895. 1901, 1907, 111s, 1925, 1s4s, 1867, 1868,
1874, 1885, 1891 and 1908. In the next 80
years it will occur five times in 1914, 1925,
1881, 1919 and 1858 -New York Press.
The New York Press is supposed to know
enough to be easily able to say things that
we cannot understand. but while the above
seems to be simple and plain, we are OF the
opinion that had some one else said the same
thing, the Press would not understand it,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
Not Ashamed OF 1t.

They call it shirt sleeves" diplomacy over
in Europe,'ths unequiv ocal way We Ameri
CABS have of gong at the settlement of mat,
tiers. We do not see why anyone that wears
shirt should be ashamed to allow the
sleeves to be seen; one might reasonably
draw the line at the tail, but it begins to look
like Mr.. Bowen has pretty nearly made the
allies display that
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
New Dwelling.

Mr.. Frank Dotterer who recently sold his
Carroll street property to Mr.. G. l. Creeger,
has bought Mr.. G. j. Carmack's lot on the
east side Of that street, between the VIM. N.
Martin and T. e. Stocksdale properties.
He will build handsome dwelling on the
lot, Mr.. Curtis Weddle having contracted
for the work. The material is already being
delivered
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
Our Force Growing.

Willie, Johnnie and Charlie, recent &C
uuisiti0ns of THE CLARION office force, are
learning rapidly and give bright promise Of
becoming experts. They are bright, lntelli-
gent lads, full of energy and most common
dable desire to excel. Some little rivalry,
not to say jealousy crops out occasionally,
bat the iron rule of no favoritism adopted
and lmpartially observed by the man age.
ment. easily prevents friction and the aug
mented force gives promise of splendid re-
Bults
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
FOrd's Grand Opera House.

Week of February 16th,-An Elaborate
Shakespearean Revival by Stuart Robson.
Especial interest attaches to the brilliant
revival of the Shakespearean Comedy this
season by Mr.. Stuart Robson. This produc-
ton, deliberately staged and costumed, and
favored by the strongest support that could
possibly be secured for Mr.. Robson, will be
seen here for one week, beginning Feb. 10th.
This revival ranks undoubtedly as one of
the greatest dramatic events of the year, and
the work of bringing again before the public
this delightful comedy could be in no better
hands. Mr.. Robson undoubtedly is the 6rst
of living Shakespearean comedians. and one
of his greatest ambitions has been to estab.
lish the idea that THE Comedy of Errors"
is comedy of the highest order. Mr.. Rob-
son is close student of Shakespeare, and in
the minds of critics has done for "The Com
edy of Errors" what the aged Macklin did to
rescue Shylock from the bufioneries of the
clown comedians.
In the present production, Mr.. Robson ap.
pears az the Dromio of Syracuse, the part he
made so familirr to the theatre goers some
years ago. The part of the Dromio of Eph,
esus, the twin brother, is played by Clifford
Leigh, the celebrated English actor who was
selected for the part because of his strong
resemblance to Mr.. Robson. When the two
are IN their costumes and makeup for their
parts, the similarity in appearance is most
striking.
Edwin Holt. one of the best known actors
on the American stage, appears as Antipho-
lus of Ephesus. Miss Eleanor Barry, Mr.
Robson's leading woman, plays Adriana, and
Miss Frances Mayo appears as her sister,
Luciano.
Matinees Wednesday aud Saturday.
Admission-25 & so cents.
Week OF Feb 23d, Mrs. Langtry In her
play The Crossway."
GA 9To RIA.
Bears the HI@ Kind You Have Always Bought
signature Of &XZzLZx
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
Correction.

Through failure to secure exact informa-
ton this paper announced last week that
Mr.. Samuel Long had purchased Mr.. War
ner Grimes stock of hardware and that Mr..
Evers Weddle had been employed rs clerk.
Mr.. Weddle is a full partner in the business,
not an emplOye
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
Notice..

Contributions In cash for the relief of the
Finland famine sufferers will be received
until Feb'y 10th. when The money will be
sent to the relief committee. We are pleased
with the interest taken aud the response
given IN answer to the appeal.
8, T. Metzger
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12

Some new and unexpected features Of en-
tertainment will be offered at the st. Valen..
tines Eve sociable to be given by the Kings
Daughters of Trinity Reid church next
Friday evening Feb'v 18th at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Waesche. Free and all
will be welcomed,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12

Mary had o little lamb,
Its fleece was white AS snow,
1t followed her to Creagerstown
And now look at the blamed thing.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12

Hon. John T. Vinson, formerly Associate
Judge of the sixth judicial district of Mary
land and one ofthe foremost citizens of Mont
gomery county, died at his home IN Rock
vile, about 10 o'clock Saturday evening,
Feb'y 9TH, aged 70 years. A complication of
kidney and stomach trouble was the cause of
death.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
I'm Bright COIors.

We have lately had call for deep red and
other decided colors OF cardboard. We now
have the bloodiest red, the most cerulean
blue, the yallerest yellow and verdant green.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12

Ray Fogle, operator at w. M. railroad
station, at Waynesboro, Ia, who is suffering
with pleuro pneumonia, was taken to his
home, Double Pipe Creek, Tuesday of last
week. Jesse Lee, Union Bridge, is operator
temporarily.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12

Foreign Missionary Day will be observed
in Trinity Reformed church next Sunday
morning At 1880 a. m, and at Apples at 2
p. m. The public 10 cordially invited. The
offerings will he devoted to the objects nam.
ed in the service
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12

In tender and loving remembrance Of Mr..
D. G. Hammett. who departed this life two
years past, today. Feb'y II, 1901.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
Removal.

Mr.. Harry Stimmel has removed his laun-
dry from the Mackley building to his resi-
dence, the w. "A. Lynn property on East
street. Laundry may be left at Kelly's or
Mackleys' stores,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12

RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts l2s,257.s5
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured "a ~
U s. Bonds TO secure circulation 6,2oO w
Premiums on S. Bonds 337 w
Stocks securities, etc. lo,so4.O
fxtuTss 139sO.Oo
Due from National Banks, mot re.
serve agents) 1919 SO
Due from State Banks and Bankers 532
Due from approved reserve agents 18'495 u
Notes of other National Banks 2aOOo
Fractional paper currency, nickels
and cents l3o %
Lawful money reserve in bank, VIZ:
Specie 9,34305
Legal tender notes 9,343. %
Redemption fund with U 8. Treas
urer Is per cent of circulation) $3.50
Total 193,171.16
Canitsl $4,000. 90
Surplus 100000
take taxes paid a'''' $50 80
National Bank notes outstanding 6,250.OO
Due to other National Banks
Due to State Banks aud Bankers 49W.Il
Dividends unpaid lou w
Individual deposits subject to
check l6OSl5 oS
Total l93,l71.16
STATE OF MARYLAND, County OF FnEDEn.
lex, s.:
I, Sam'l NJ. Birely, President of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
SAMUEL M. BIRELY,
President.
Subscribed and sworn to
before me this Ninth day
of February 1908.
VIM. w. Zimmerman,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
JOHN Roof,
DIR. MORRIS A. BIRGLY,
GEO. W. oToCKsDALE,
Directors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
New advertisements.

pEPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
THURMoNT NATIONAL BANK. AT
IN THE STATE OF MARY
LAND, AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS,
FEBRUARY 6, 1908.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
A Dowieite Bounced.

According to dispatch from Cumberland
Rev. j. B. Mann, a former Methodist Episco-
pal minister, later follower of Dowie, has
been excluded from the pulpit Of the N. e.
church. 1t Is understood that this is the Mr..
Mann who several years ago was on this
circuit, although the initials as they appear
above are not his.
Death Of Miss Charlotte Stcit.
On Tuesday morning last at her home on
E. Main street, this place, Miss Charlotte
Kezia Stait died after an illness covering
several months, in her SD year.
She was the daughter of William and Ma
omi Staff, was born near Berkeley Springs,
w. Va; she resided for number Of years in
Philadelphia being communicate of the
Church of the Incarnation Of that city at the
tire of her demise. She is survived by q
sister. Miss Phoebe, with whom she had re-
sided since 1894. Funeral service will be
held today Thursday at l:3O p. m by Rev.
Ernest McGilI, interment in the U. B, Gem.
etery. E. E Black funeral director.
Miss Staff was woman Of marked intel
lgence; possessing a retentive memory and
II taste for reading, che was always interest
ing and we'll informed. She was devout in
her churchy relations and duties and warm
ly attached to those she numbered among
her friends.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12

Gov. Smith has announced his intention
to appoint William ]. Witzenbacher to the
judgship of the fourth judicial circuit, made
vacant by the death of Judge EdwaSi Stake.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
Local Items.
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature s..ss the Of IKzZzzx

On the 9th ,pst., Lily E., one of twin
daughters OF Albert and Addie Buhrman OF
near Foxville, died Of whooping cough and
pneumonia. aged 8 years. 6 months and "a
days. Interment at Foxville on Saturday,
Rev. Mr.. Kurtz officiating, J. Creeger & Son
funeral directors
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12

The Ladies' Aid Society Of Creagerstown,
will hold an Oyster Supper, in the Town
Hall at that place, on Saturday evening.
Feb'y 21st. The entertainment will consist
of music and drama entitled, "That Rascal.
Pat" All are cordially invited.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
New Advertisements.
In Mem OriRnl.

Bus. Ldc.-For Rent (2).
Bank Statement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12

The Republicans of Washington county,
1t is said, have slated ex.Sheriff Bruce 8 Eel.
Ter for the nomination for Clerk Of the Cir
cult Court, to run against George B. Oswald
who has held the Office continuously for
thirty years.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12

The Western Maryland railroad company
has new president, Mr.. Joseph Ramsey,
one Of the best of the Wabash officers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12

The third rainstorm out of the southwest
for the month of February arrived early on
Wednesday morning.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12

Mr.. Morris G. Smith of Union Bridge who
suffered stroke Of paralysis affecting the
entire left side; about Christmas. Is recover.
ing slowly; has partial use of the limb, but
not the hand yet.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
"We..gladlY indite you
THIS note, and invite you
On st Valentines eve 10 come

And join in hearty
st. Valentines party
With friends vino will make you at home"
In the home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Waesche
Peach experts in different sections of the
South mountain belt state that 30 far the
peach trees have escaped injury from the
cold weather, and the prospects are promis-
ing for large yield next summer. An ex'
animation of the orchards has been made and
very few frozen buds have been found. Even
the tender buds of the cherry and apricot
have withstood the winter.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12

How Is Hicks getting along with Febru-
ary weather.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12
Business Locals.

II HOUSE FOR RENT-My Property
south of Thurmont. Address
j. W. LYNN,
Feb 12tf Frederick, Md.
az FOR RENT-My Dwelling on Car.
roll street, Thurmont, from April /, 1908.
C.J. CARMACK.
946- 948 w. Lexington St,
Feb 10 Baltimore, Md.
az FOR SALE-House and Lot at Logs
Station. Apply to CHAS. c. WATERS,
Jun26tf. Atty.at law.
az We are now selling BREAD at cents
loaf, Rolls AZ 10 cents i ,zen and BUNS
at 5 cents dozen.
43tf FL. WISOTZKEY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-02-12

Plenty of homo made candy and . good
supper can be had al the st. Valentines Eve
Socisble.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-06-30
Reed Turned the Laugh on Them

The late Thomas B. Reed. a Philadel-
phia lawyer says. made political address
in small Pennsylvania town some years
ago The town hall was small and badly
lighted and the speakers desk was sci
close to the edge of the platform
Mr.. Reed as his speech progressed be.
came excited. He forgot his surround.
ings, he forgot how near he was to the
platforms edge. aud inadvertently he
leaned upon his lectern too heavily, The
result was that ii and he fell to the floor
together.
The desk alighted irst with thunder
Gus noise, and the speaker followed after
il in cloud OF dust. He Immediately
rose to his feet again. none the worse
but the laughter of the townspeople
would not allow him to proceed. He
stood digesting this loud and coarse
laughter for some moments. Then he
held up his hand.
Don't laugh at me" he said. "Don't
laugh. l was merely getting down tc
the level of my audience"