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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-04-25
A SOLID FARM GATE.

ahead, and that would have put up ten
good gates.
The gate photographed was made
six or seven years ago, at the entrance
to the barnyard. We combined two
objects in this gate-strength and dur
ability, and lightness to handle. We
have deep SHOWS and snowdrifts. and
we hung the gate so that it could be
raised up to pass over the snow. The
gate is four feet long and four and a
half feet high. For the gate pieces we
used siX-inch Eastwood, we'll seasoned.
The ends and center strips are three
inches, made out of the same kind of
wood. The first, third ard fifth strips
from the bottom we allowed to project
out to hold the gate in place. In case
hogs are turned into the yard the bot
tom piece holds them from pushing and
straining the gate. The hangers are
of our own get-up and seem TO answer
the purpose in every respect. In max
ing the hangers we use wagon tire two
inches wide and about two andia half
feet long The iron was heated and
bent in the shape of rub iron on a
wagon-boN, only allowing two or more
inches in the side turn to permit the
gate to swing. The hangers arc
fastened to the post with four-incf
wood screws. This gate has now been
in use several years and is as sound as
ever; we have another gate made OF
Eastwood that has been constructed
over Is years and is in use to-day. By
all means build your gates of either
pine or basswood-Leo c. Reynolds, in
Ohio Farmer.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-04-25
THE TARIFF AND TRUs rs.
A Free Trade Cry That Does Not Mia.
lead tIle American
People.

President Roosevelt, in his speeches
at Milwaukee and Minneapolis, gave
some attention to the ''take-otf-the-
tariff solution of the trust problem
and clearly showed it's folly and
insincerity, says the Chicago Inter
Ocean.
The general tariff policy to which
this country is committed" as the
president said, lis fundamentally
based upon ample recognition of the
difference between the cost of labor
here and abroad, and of the need
to see to it TINT our laws shall in no
event afford advantages in our own
market to foreign labor over our
own labor
| American standards of comfort, in
brief, require higher wages for labor
than are required by European
| standards. American consumers, as
a rule, while just as keen after bar
gain as Europeans, are willing to pay,
if necessary, the higher prices re-
quired by higher wages. Americans
realize, as a rule, that all consumers
are also producers, and are willing
to sacrifice momentary chcapness for
the sake of permanent prosperity.
Americans wish ever man to get
the largest possible share of the
be able in turn to give to every other
man the largest possible share of
the product of his labor. The policy
: of reserving the home market for
home industry-the policy of high
prices and high wages, rather than
of low prices and low wages has
been deliberately adopted by the
American people, because they be-
lieve in equality and in leveling up
not in leveling down.
But because this tariff policy.
adopted for the interest of the coun-
try as whole, sometimes preventr
certain sections or industries or
groups of people from buying certain
things as cheap as they would like
to have them a cry goes up to lower
the tariff. And because certain great
corporations whose products are
protected by the tariff use unfair
business methods and destroy com.
petitors or Cypress the public, an
other cry goes up against tire tariff
And discredited political party
CROPPING blindly for an issue to win
on, taking up these local discontents
and clamors for the abolition of the
tariff as "the mother of trusts" re.
gardless of the truth in the presi
dents statement: "You can put az
end to the prosperity of trusts by
putting an end to the prosperity OF
the nation, but the price seems high
Furthermore, the American people
see too clearly the insincerity OF
those who ask them to put dowr
the tariff in order to curb the trusts
For they have seen those same men
With their mouths full of profession!
of sympathy for the Cuban.s and Fill
ipinos. steadfastly refusing to helI
the Cubans and Filipinos by lowering
tariffs not needed to- protect any
home industry against Cuban ant
Philippine competition. though need
ed to protect it against European
competition.
The American people are too intel
ligent to be fooled by the "take-off
the-tariif'' cry. They know that thu
trusts can be curbed and are being
curbed without abolishing the tariff
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-04-25
UPON WHAT BASIS?
The Democrncy's Visionary Idea of
the Rehabilitation of
the Party.

1t is the publicly expressed belief of
the Troy Press that lone of the hope
full signs of democratic rehabilitation
is the reinstatement of Arthur P. Cor
man IN the senatorial leadership of his
party" The Press goes on to say that
Mr.. Germans reinstatement marks
the reputation of the free trade fall
lacy, (which has been source of dem
ocratic division and defeat from the
time it was forced to the front as an
issue. Mr.. German is a protectionist,
and under his guidance the party will
not again antagonize the great man
ufacturing and labor interests of the
country"
But it is we'll known that a large and
strong faction of the democracy looks
for democratic reha bilitation to grow
out of reorganization of the party I'M
der the leadership of Grover Cleveland,
who is not protectionist, to say the
least, and under whose guidance the
democratic party might be expected
again to antagonize the great manu-
featuring and labor interests of the
country, says the Albany Journal.
Also it is we'll known that there is a
third large and strong faction of the
democracy which cannot bear to hear
talk of reorganization of the party I'M
der either Cleveland or German, or
under any other democrat who did not
support Mr.. Bryan as a candidate and
the Kansas City platform.
Here we have, then, three principal
divisions of the democratic party-the
sound money and protection faction
the sound money and free trade fac.
ton, and the Kansas City platform fac
ton which is still in favor of free coin.
age of silver and of tariff abolition.
No two of these factions are in accord
and because of the nature of the prin.
ciples to which they respectively ad
here it is virtually impossible for any
two of them ever to come to an agree
men't, let alone all three.
The desire to cherish the hope that
there may be rehabilita ton of the
democratic party under the leadership
of one democrat or another is natural
but where is the basis for such hope
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-04-25
COMMENT AND OPINION.

ESurely Mr.. Cleveland can never
resist Col. Watterson's pathetic APP
peal to get off the earth.
apolis News Qnd).
EyNIr. Bryan's references to the
prodigals always recalls the fact
that he has had pretty extensive
diet of political huslls himself.-De-
troit Free Press (Dem,).
D'A leading paper of Berlin says:
ct was due to President Roosevelt's
prudence and the circumspection of
the Washington government that the
Venezuelan affair passed off without
serious disaster"
HgTMenty or thirty years hence
Col. Bryan will be following the ex-
ample of eN-President Cleveland and
announcing that his retirement from
politics has been indefinitely post
poned.-St. Louis Globc-Democrat.
DThe speeches the president is
making will form valuable political
handbook for republican campaign
speakers next year. Like some con.
centrated foods they will bear con
siderable diluting and still be nour.
ishing. journal.
Hr"The country is enjoying the ut.
most prosperity under the Dingley
bill, the demand for n reduced tariff
is purely political ana ephemcral
and there is no adequate reason fo1
attempting an experiment which has
never been productive of anything
but evil III the past. Senator Eye.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-04-25

the forced union. Norway loves her
independence. such as it is, and wants
it kept intact; at the same time she
suspects Swedish statesmen of more
ambitious designs. No movement of
any character has Yet succeeded in
ctfecting change. \ serious diff
Guilty has however arisen from the
use. made of the executive authority.
The government must be represented
abroad. The representatives of the
united Kingdoms are appointed by
the king, who is a Swede. original
ly, that is back in 1914 and 1915. Nor
way had few or no diplomatic mat
ters to arrange With foreign coun-
tries. Gradually as these have arisen,
Norway has become imbued with the
idea that it would be more dignitied
and consistent with the spirit of
their free and democratic constitu-
,ion. as we'll as more advantageous
TO the commercial interests of the
country. to have her own consuls
clare prominent Norwegians, has an
alien been responsible for the foreign
affairs.and particularly the consular
branch of it. This is the real crux of
the situation. and ii is little wonder
that, taking this view of it. they look
with suspicion at Gustavus, an
alien whom they do not as vet
know. and of whose authority they
are, after 80 years of union, still ieal.
Gus. HECTOR C. LEXINGTON.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-04-25
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PRACTICAL FARM GATE.
IT Combines Strength and Durabil-
ity with the Further Advantage
of Light Handling.

Good, durable, practical gates at
entrances to fields, lanes and lots, are
among the greatest conveniences on
the farm. Do not put up weak make
shifts Make them strong and solid
and properly hung, so that it is pleas
ure to open and shut them. Not long
ago neighbor lost valuable COW by
means of poor gate. In her effort to
reach green grass over the gate it
broke down, and her leg was broken.
She had to be killed, and as she was
only in fair milking condition, it was a
total loss. If he had had strong, sub
stantial gate he would have been $50
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-04-25
Automobiles for pIo,viup,

Farmers in England have for some
time been opposed to automobiles.
enc reason being because they con
sidered that their personal safety was
imperiled by them. But now Mr..
ID. Alhone, an inventor, of London. has
shown them how they can use these
new vehices to great advantage. He
proposes, in word. that farmers
shall in future use automobiles in
stead of horses for blowing, reaping,
moving and other work. He has
constructed an automobile for this
purpose. 1t is of the ordinary type,
except that the wheels are of a spe-
cial design. and differ from those
which are intended to roll rapidly
over paved or macadamized roads. 1t
is equipped with an electric motor
OF eight horse power, and can be
driven as easily backward as forward.
\ pillow or machine for moving or
reaping can easily be attached to it,
and Mr.. Albone says that any farm
er of ordinary intelligence can read
lily learn to manage it properly More
over, he says it costs less to reap
and NOW with an automobile than it
does with horses.
If clover is the only crOD used in
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-04-25
POULTRY FEED TUB.
Here Is Il Clever Idea Which Can Bs
Carried Ont by Any Inseni-
Gus Farmer.

Procure some empty butter tubs.
from the grocer, the heaviest you car
find. | get them of oak with galvan,
lied hoops. With pencil and rule draw
a mark around the tub five inches from
the bottom. Then with pair of com
It into "a spaces. Take one and i,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-04-25

4
LINN overhanging the kingdom
VSEB Of Norway and Sweden. 1t
wv is asserted that the mutter-
ings come from Norway.
The occasion for the satisfaction is
alleged to be the undemocratic atti-
tude of Prince Regent Gustavus, the
crown prince who will succeed his
father on the throne of the dual
kingdom. Oscar, before the appoints
ment of his son as regent, was, at
stated and frequent intervals, entire
ly willing to see anyone who wanted
to see and talk with him. The popu-
lar effect of this among the Nor
wegians was partially offset by the
fact that in Christiania there stands
a huge palace where the royal family
are expected to live and entertain
at least portion of each year, and
King Oscar complied with the expec-
tation only so far as he considered
absolutely necessary. Gustavus has
not as yet developed the popular
qualities of his father. He is more
secretive, more aristocratic in man
Ael, anu uoeS not encourage lHe peo-
pie to come to his counsel table with
their grievances. Added to this, the
Norwegians feel that their country
is being very much neglected and
Sweden securing all of the royal at
tention.
All of this does not seem to be
sufficient reason for war, nor is it.
The fact is, as it is in the majority
of all manner of difficulties, the oc-
casion is of much slighter Importance
than the real and underlying reason.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-04-25

If clover is the only crop used in
rotation with corn, let it occupy the
laEd as many years as the corn.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-10
The Harvest Moon.

The full moon occurring nearest the date
of the autumnal equinox is known as the
Harvest Moon. Some understand that the
moon just past full is the Harvest Moon but
it is not; it was full on the 9th, or eighteen
days before the autumnal equinox. which
occurs at 144 a. m. on the Gath. The follow.
ing moon is full on the 9th of October, or
but thirteen days after the equinox, hence is
five davssncarer than the present full moon,
Neither, however, will show to the fullest
exten, the popularity of the Harvest Moon,
rising nearly a, the same hour for four or
five nights, as the two full moons come al
most the far,hest possible on either side of
the equinox, hence the least possible effect
of obliquity of the moons path is shown at
either full moon. Should the moon be full
on tue cath, the phenomenon of the moon
rising at or near sunset for fouror FIVE nights
would be produced.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-10
Local correspondence.

AS result of tampering with cog gear
ed grindstone, little six year old daughter
of Mr.. William Kipe, resident OF Friends
Creek valley, lost portion of three fingers
and had others badly lacerated. The sad
misfortune befel the little one at the home
or her uncle, Mr.. Chas. E. Eyler, near Frank
lin Mil, where she and her father were Wis.
ing at the time. Drs. Waters and Kefauver
were called on to relieve the sufferer and to
perform the necessary surgical operation.
One finger on each hand was amputated.
Between fifty and one hundred bushels of
Thomas Bakers potato crop has rotted.
Corn cutting will begin this week, some OF
the earliest planting having matured. The
crop in this immediate community will be q
full average one some fields promising a
Weld of sixty bushels 10 the acre. Mr.. The
odore Stoner, Graceham suburban farmer,
IS said to have two of the best fields of corn
in the election district
VIM. Boiler, native of this section, but
for very many years resident OF the west
ern country, is here visiting relatives and
renewing old acquaintance. He ia son Of
the late VIM. Boiler, who about 20 years ago
lost his life by being drawn int a threshing
machine at his home near Rocky Ridge; q
brother of Benjamin and Edward Boiler and
an uncle of Mrs VIM Stimmel OF near town
OF course the women editors land other
women ,co) will not overlook that story con
corning the man who talked himself TO death
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-10
Expect Dollar Wheat.

Expert students Of government crop con-
ditons and of domestic and foreign demands
declare that ninety cent wheat will be Ger.
talnty within few weeks, and In all proba.
bility the dollar mark will be passed by a
good margin.
There has already been nearly cent ad
vance for September and May, and nearly
threeeights of a cent for December.
Already the price of September wheat is
we'll established above 80 cents, whereas
three months ago it was quoted at 70 cents.
Almost every day since August LIST, the price
of September has been more than 80 cents.
With falling off of one hundred million
bushels in the winter wheat crop and half
that amount in the spring crop, there pres
ents situation full of promise for high
level of prices. Vital interest attaches to
the demands from Europe and the amount
of wheat this country will be able to spare.
The London Statist says Europe will need
200 100000 bushels of American wheat.
American exports of wheat are said to have
averaged more than 200,0000OO bushels for
the last five years. In this time Europe has
raised some bumper crops. This year a
short crop is expected.
If Europe will call on this country for
900 ,o00,0 900 bushels, it is figured that prices
will by natural laws of supply and demand
alone, 60 to a plane where consumption at
home and the export demand will be curtail-
ed sufficiently to make both ends meet.
Some traders see right now conditions as
bulieh as Trey were in the fall of 1897, the
"Lelter corner" year. In the spring follow
| ing wheat sold for 81 o. a bushel.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-10
In u Wheat Bin.

While loading car with wheat from a
large bin of the Logs Station elevator, a
young son of Mr.. John G. Pyle, the proprie'
tor, as he put it, "to have some fun" jumped
into the bin and was speedily engulfed, being
carried down to the spout, where he acted
as valve to shut off the flow OF gram. His
presence was thus detected and the prompt
use of an axe, alone, saved his life. The
lower part of the bin was cut out and the
boy rescued before serious harm from press
ure or asphyxiatlon befel him. 1t was close
call and very decided element OF chance
entered into his rescue.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-10
From Il Wider View.

Elsewhere in this issue will be found ex.
pressed in verse the measure Of stranger 8
estimate Of the beauties Of Thurmont and
vicinity. These lines may be fairly utilized
by this paper as warrant for some claims
recently made for the town in these columns,
which occasoned the comment that the edi-
tors views and opinions on the subject were
worth but little, due to the fact that he had
never seen much Of the world The auth or
of these lines seems to be sincere in his Gu
logy and as he has "seen much of the world
his kindly sentiments should not receive the
short shrlft we did when we assumed to
compare our environment favorably with
that OF others,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-10
An Intellectual Treat,

Miss Hattie Marines dramatic recital in
the Town Hall proved to be one Of the rare
treats of the year. 1t was successful effort
in class OF work new to our people. Miss
Marine is the ablest exponent of the dramatic
in recitation that has ever appeared before q
Thurmont audience. She IS graceful, nat.
ural and torceful. Her gestures are willowy
in their grace, but withal true and strong;
her poses are free from the lah.de dab and
are striking by their ease and naturaness.
Her tones are well modulated and capable OF
sufficient range to meet every demand put
upon them though not very strong. fully all
that should be expected from one not OF ro'
bust physique. She excels in the pathetic
and tragic, notably the latter.
Our people would gladly hear her again.
Miss Marine is daughter Of Hon, VIM.
M. Marine, we'll known orator, poet and
nromincnt citizen of Baltimore CITY,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-10
Watermelon Party.

Miss Elsie Grimes gave watermelon party
to about thirty young people at the home OF
her aunt, Mrs. Emma X. Rouzer, last Satur.
day night. The porches and spacious lawn
were brightly illuminated with lanterns and
in every coy nook among the trees ham
mock was swung. Cards on which appeared
section OF watermelon and one half of a
quotation were distributed among the guests
and thus partners for the evenings pleasures
were decided. Refreshments, watermelon,
lemonade, cake and fruit were served during
the evening.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-10
schools Open,

Our High and Public schools opened with
good attendance on Monday. We have
not received the attendance at the latter but
Prof. Beachley reports twentV-one in the
High School, with eight more certain to be
added later.
This shows healthy growth and proper
and constant interest manifested by our peo-
pie and by officers and teacher, will main.
tain this growth until it numbers what a
High School having the territory rightfully
claimed by this school should number-at
least forty pupils.
The new principal of the public schools,
Mr.. Schroyer, took charge at the opening
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-10
Letter to Rudolph Eyler.

Dear Sir You'd strike it rich if YOU could
find way to shave your customers in less
time for less cost. and make the shave last
twice or three times as long.
You wouldn't shave the same person so
many times, or get SO much of Lis money;
but the whole town would be talking about
you, and everybody would come to you for
a shave.
Devoe lead and zinc is exactly that in
paints. 1t takes fewer gallons, and it wears
longer. Costs less for the job, and you do
not have to do it again for years and years
six years at least.
Fewer gallons; wears longer" Takes
fewer gallons to paint house with Devoe
lead and zinc than with mixed paints; and
it wears longer than mixed paints or lead
and-oil. Yours truly
+ w DEEoE & Co
20 New York
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-10
Notice to Creditors.

TNHIS is to give notice that the subscriber
l. Josiah Eyler hath obtained
from the Orphans Court of Frederick coun.
ty, letters Testamentary on the estate of
ANN MARIA E. KOONTZ,
deceased Allpersons having claims against
the estate OF the said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the voucher
thereof Observation-Disclosures to the subscriber
on or before March 10th, 1904, 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 3lst day of
August, 1908.
JOSIAH EYLER,
Sep 10 st Executor.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-10

Where Blue Ridge lofty mountains
Look down on Thurmont's plain,
Her hills and valleys teeming,
With fields OF golden grain;
From Chimney Rock to Sugar Loaf
Are scenes supremely grand,
Round this fair vale of Thurmont
In Mary's storied land.
I've trod the crags of Antrims cliffs,
From Fnirhead to the Bann;
I've roamed the wilds of Donegal,
From Ben More to Strsban-
In ireland, England. Scotland, Wales,
No scenes more dazzling grand
Than those around fair Thurmont,
IN dear old Mary's land.
Bright be your lofty mountains,
And peaceful your golden plains,
Clear your ripplng fountains,
And happy your grand domains.
Gods love and blessing be with you,
Dear friends of Firoi's Halls
May peace and plenty forever abound
Within your castled walls.
Sept 'O3. ROBERT RA1NEY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-10
Feet swollen 10 Immense Size.

II had kidney trouble so bad That could
not work." says J. J. Cox Of Valley View,
KY, "my feet were swollen TO immense size
and was confined to my bed and physicians
were unable to give me any relief. My doc
tor finally prescribed Foleys Kidney Cure
which made well man of me-"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-09-10
FARM FOR SALB.

offer at private sale, my farm located at
Fountaindale, Adams County, Pa, 3 miles
east of Monterey Springs Pa, and miles
west of Emmitsburg, Nd, consisting of
lI6 Acres Of Land.
Eighty acres of which is in good state OF
cultivation; the balance well set with timber.
GOOD LOG (weatherboarded) HOUSE,
Frame Barn (newly roofed), and other out
buildings, good young apple orchard, never
failing spring of water between house and
barn; very desirable property. Good neigh
borhood, good roads, convenient to churches
and schools, well adapted for fruit or general
farming purposes, and will be sold on easy
terms to any good purchaser.
For any further information call on or
address
GEO. F. BEARD,
aug 10 Ct Waynesboro, Pa.