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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-08
ALABAMA NEWS.


 The Hon. Charles P. Lane. president of the worlds fair committee, continues i'll at his home in Huntsville.
 The Bruce Ollinger Drydocks company of Mobile has increased its capital stock s35, ,O0O making the present capitalization $75,0Oo
 The Montgomery Evening Times has in- stalled new linotype machines. and has sold it's supply of type to the Prattville Progress.
 The McCurdy string of horses will soon begin training in Selma. The McCurdys are the founders of the McCurdy- Hamble- tonian breed.
 Otey Figures, who for twenty years has been a conductor on the Southern rail- way, between Memphis and Huntsville. is critically Ill at his home in Memphis.
 A number of Alabama towns are mak- ing a fight for the new Synodical college, and the contest has already become inter- esting. Bessemer is one of the most vigor- ous participants.
 Manager Van Devender of the Western Union Telegraph office at Mobile states that the messenger boy problem has be- come serious with him, and he is con- templating trying girl messengers. Mrs. Brooks and her grown daughter were burned to death near Oaky Streak, in Crenshaw county. Mrs. Brooks was the mother of Prof. J. I. Brooks, formerly county superintendent of education of Crenshaw.
 After five hours of courtship Walter West, a prominent young business man of Rome, Ga., and Miss Lottie Starr Walsh of Montgomery were married in Rome last Tuesday. The oyster season is in full swing and lively scenes are witnessed on the oyster docks at Mobile. The bivalves are now selling at s5 cents per barrel. and the gathering for the past week is estimated to be worth more than 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-08

Sir Conan Doyle is laboring to advance craftsmanship in Great Britain and is advocating the formation of rifle clubs in the kingdom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-08

Although the Turks are comparatively quiet at present volcanoes and cata- strophes manage to keep the earths popu- lation from growing too rapidly.
  When person speaks of dear beef" 1t must not be understood that he is so fond of bovine flesh It is the price he is referring to. People continue to buy salted gold mines. but they are not yet gullible enough to purchase stock in airship com panies.
 It begins to look as if the respective war merits of Japan and Russia would soon cease to be academic"
  The winter wheat of the northwest still lies snugly under a blanket of snow. There are worse conditions.
  President Harper wants his professors to mix more with the students. This Is rough on the students.  schwab lost $11,75o,OOO through the re- organization of the shipyard trust. It is lucky he can afford it. It is so dull on the New York stock ex- change that it is now proposed to give benefit performance.
  Keep your eyes open to the peach blos- soms, which are due to appear soon in this sort of weather The republicans at least are satisfied that Joseph Benson Foraker introduced one bill too many Congressional oratory Is not attracting wide attention, although some of 1t is very warm. Weather conditions seldom affect the ability of the trusts to hold up the com mon people.
  The Koreans live unfortunately between two fighting nations. on pivotal penin- sula
  King Cotton is even more king when the prices go down than when they go up
  The Macedonians are about to rise again. This means that spring is close at hand.
 --s.-- The millions that the late MT. Whitney left behind him have not been counted.
  Coach Colson, teacher of rowing at Harvard ranks next to President Eliot.
  The war cloud comes and goes, and no one seems to care which 1t does. MT. Root got out in time to secure a good recommendation
  Let us hope the grounding did not pull his hole in after him.
  Nordica is now in position to skirmish for No. 8. Senator Mark Hanna Is the nations patient
 The groundhog hedged in most of the states.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-08

After five hours of courtship Walter West, a prominent young business man of Rome, Ga.. and Miss Lottie Starr Walsh of Montgomery were married in Rome last Tuesday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22
Tribute of Respect.

WHEREAS, God in HIS allwise providence
has removed from us by death our vice.
president Sam'l NJ Birely, and bowling to
His diy;ne will, yet feeling most keen'y our
losa, therefore
Resolusd,. That in the death OF Saml NJ
Birely this bank has lost one, its most vaua-
BILE director, whose experience in the organl'
cation of this institution and during its ex-
istence up until the time Of his death has
been invaluable,
Rssolved;, That the community has lost
one of its best citizens whose energy was
most helpful in advancing the material pros
perity OF the surrounding community,
Resolped;, That we hereby express our ap'
probation of our departed co.worker and
tender our sympatllies TO his bereaved family
in this their time of great sorrow.
Resoloed; That copy of these resolutions
be sent to the family of the deceased and re.
corded on the minutes of this organization.
Reuben B. Brown, President,
Lucien B. Bremen, Director
Danl w. Barkdoll,
Josiah J. Brown,
Walter Dallas Bremen.
At meeting of Smiths5urg Bank of
Washington County, September 10, 1904.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22
Tribute Of Respect.

The following resolutions were passed by
the Board of Directors of The Thurmont
National Bank:
WHEREAS in the impenetrable wisdom oil
Providence Samuel NJ Birely hos been re-
moved from our midst in the flower of his
manhood and usefulness; therefore as just
tribute to his memory be it
Resolced, That the untimely death of Mr..
Blrely deprives this bank of one of its most
efficient and deserving officers, who, by his
sterling character and unimpeachable integ-
rity won the universal respect and esteem OF
the public and by his uniform courtesy en-.
deared himself to those with whom he was
more closely associated,
That he was a man Of broad mind and
clear judgment who with untiring energy
devoted his lite to building up and develop
ing bis community and the institutions found
ed By him not only live and flourish as trib-
utcs to his memory but will endure as lasting
monuments to his rare ability.
That he was husband and father, faithful
and devoted, who did his full duty to those
depending on him; friend. loyal and gener-
Gus, who never faltered or failed In the hour
Of need a christian, true and earnest In his
convictions, but fair and liberal to his fellow
mana man whose memory will live and be
honcred by all who knew him and appreciate
true worth and character in men.
And be it further resolced;; That this board
extends to his oereaycd family its heartfelt
sympathy and that these resolutions be
spread or our minutes and copies be sent to
his family and published in THE CATocTIN
CLARION and other county papers.
(VINcENT SEBoLD,
Committee, MAJ. G. A. DAhUTH,
GEO. W. SToCKsDALE.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22
Resolutions
On the Death Of Samuel N. Birely.

On the Death Of Samuel N. Bifely.
AT a special meeting of the Board of Di-
rectors of Mechanicstown Water Company,
held on date of September II, 1904, the fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS it has seemed meet to an over.
ruling Providence to remove from our midst
and from his scenes of usefulness, our worthy
Secretary, Samuel NJ Birely, cut down in the
prime and vigor of life: therefore be 1t
Resolued, that it is fitting that his brethren
of the Board of Directors and members OF
said Company unite in expression -four pro-
found sorrow at what IS a calamity to our
town and ncighborhood. and irreparable loss
to our citizens.
Resolred, that we condole with his family
in til cir great loss as we grievc for our per
sonal loss in IN bis untimely decease, and
that we make a record of our appreciation OF
his eminent qualities of head and heart that
distinguished our departed brother during a
we'll spent life 1t is further
Ordered that these resolutions be spread
upon the minutes of this Board of Directors,
and that the Secretary transmit copy OF
the same unto the family of deceased, and
that the same be published in The CATocTIN
CLARION.
John r Rouzcr, President,
John Root, Director.
Geo. w Stocksdale,
Peter N. Hammaker,
J. T. Waesche,
Chas H. Osler,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22
IcoMMUNICATED.
Pustor's Birthday.

In honor of the birthday Of their pastor,
Rev. Chas. E. Keller the members of st.
Johns Lutheran c. E. Society gave sur.
prise social in the Lecture room OF the church
on Monday evening. BY n little strategy on
the part of the committee in charge, Rev
Keller was induced to visit Penmar in the
afternoon and in the evening was invited to
make several calls, and In his absence all ar
rangements we're completed and the guests
assembled for the grand surprise. The room
was tastefully decorated with ferns and gold
en- rod, and centre table bore center piece
of 46 candles although the pastor insisted
that 81 should have been placed thereon)
To keep committee appointment, Kew. kel-
Ter went to the church at $50 p. m, and was
greeted by the congratulations of jolly
crowd OF young people A very interesting
program was rendered after which refresh
ments were served in very bountiful man
ner and with best wishes to Rev. Keller for
long and happy lite, each guest departed
taking with them heart full of happiness
and appreciation.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22
Ford's Grand Opera House.
Week Sept .28th--the.lat Metropolitan hit
THE MAID AND THE MUMMY,
by Richard earle author of The Tenderfoot'

Week Sept 28th--the. latest Metropolitan hit
THE MAID AND THE MUMMY,
by Richard earle author of The Tenderfoot
- Original Company
Next week Mt Ford's will be eventful in
the first production here of THE Maid and
the Mummy, merry musical melange, the
book of which is by Richard Carrie who also
wrote the lyrics, and the music by Robert
Hood Bowers a young composer who has
jumped into instant popularity.
The Maid and the Mummy is designed by
its authors as a pleasing entertainment for
those who delight in bright tinkling music
clever lines and amusing comedy situations.
The plot concerns wealthy doctor who
has the idea that he has discovered an elixir
to prolong life, in his search for subject he
goes to the shop Of an impecunious curiO
dealer, an actor who is selling his theatrical
properties as genuine antiques, and asks to
be supplied with genuine Egyptian Mum
my. An ex.property man Is pressed INTO
service and consents to impersonate one.
The Maid and the Mummy, is remarka-
bly, handsome production The chorus is
large and well trained and of course beauti.
full. The music is catchy and the librctto
Is filed with bright lines.
The cast is exceptional, it includes Rich.
ard Carroll, Edward Garvey, George A.
Beane, Edward Groh, Louis Wesly, Annie
Yeamans, Adele Royland, May Boley, Jan
cite Priestly and other.
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
Admission--2j & so cents.
Week Oct. 3D., the famous Dockstader's
Minstrrs
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22
Resolutions; Tribute Of Respect

WHEREAS, The Supreme Architect of the
Universe has removed from our midst, to
that undiscovered country from whose
bourne no traveller returns, our Brother Past
Master Samuel NJ Birely, therefore be 1t
Resolped; That we, members of Acacia
Lodge No. 1866, A. F. & A. NJ, hereby give
expression to our appreciation of the exem-
plary life of our deceased brother, baslng our
judgmen: upon that sober reflection conse-
quent to well spent life, such as our brother
manifested during his sojourn among US; be
1t further
Resolved; That in the departure OF our
brother, we recognize the hand of the Su.
preme Master, guiding and directing us to
that celestial lodge above, where our spirit.
ual buildings are erected agreeably to the
rules and designs laid down by the Great
Architect Himself, that we may the better be
enabled to display the beauty of holiness to
the honor of His Holy name; be it further
Resolced; That rs an evidence Of the ap'
probation due the deceased brother, we hold
vi grateful TtLuculUIduCc tuC many ihhhliSo'
tatlons of his faith In God, his hope IN i'm.
mortality, bis charity to mankind, remem.
bering that we too have house to prepare
In that home not made with hands, eternal
In the heavens he 1t further
Rs0leed; That in the midst of these man
fold blessings and comforts which surround
us, In the death of our brother, we are re-
minded that life is uncertain, and that we toe
must soon be laid low by the all.destroylng
scythe Of time and be gathered where oul
fathers have gone before US: and be it further
Resolosd;; That copy of these resolutions
be published in the CATocT1N CLARION,
copy spread upon the minutes OF the lodge
and copy be rendered the bereaved widow
and children of our deceased brother
| II. ID. BEACHLEY,
II. M. PARISH,
Rev. G. TURNER JONES
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22
Excursion Rates and Special Trains to
the HagcrstOWn Fair.

Excursion Rates and Special Trains to
the HagcrstOwn Fair.
The Western Maryland Railroad announ.
ces the sale of excursion tickets to the big
Hagerstown Fair, from October 18th to Oc-
tober 18th inclusive, good to return until
October 10th inclusive. On Thursday, Oct.
18th special train for the Fair will lcaye
Westminster at 1850 a. m, stopping at inter.
mediate stations to Chewsvlle, and return
ing, leave Hagerstown at $50 and Fair
Grounds 6 p. III. On Wednesday and Thurs
day. October 18th and 18th, a special train
will start from Baltimore. stopping at all
stations to and including Westminster; re-
turning, leave Hagerstown each day at 525
and Fair Grounds 535 p. m. Excursion
tickets will be good on regular or special
trains. s2s AZ
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22
Road Petitioners Notice.

We, the undersigned Citizens and Tax
Payers of Frederick County State of Mary
land, hereby give notice that we intend to
petition the County Commissioners of Fred.
erick Cou lty, State of Maryland, at their
second regular meeting in October, Monday,
October II, 1904, for the locating and open
ing of public road in said county, beginning
at a point on the road leading from Creag-
erstown to Thurmont, through the lands OF
Charles Eyler, John d. Domer, Lawson Du
bel, Geo. S. Ramsburg and George Powell to
the road leading from Elcholtz' Mill TO Ca
toctin Furnace, the said new proposed road
not to exceed thirty 1907 feet in width and
is situated in Creagerstown District, Fred
erck County. Maryland, and is about 1t
miles in length.
JOHN d. DoMER, l.. A. DUBLE,
G. V. JACKSON, JOHN u FlTEz,
G. S. RAMsBURG, GEO. POWELL
sep. 8 "
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22
Roosevelt Campaign Offer of

The NEW 1Otk DAILY fRESS.
This great Republican paper, striving to
enlist an additional $4,000 voters under the
Republican banner, has made a special rate
for the campaign of 1904. BY sending the
publishers 81 they will put your name on
their list for three months after receipt of
money. Never before has such an offer been
made-almost 100 papers, 100 days, and all
postage prepaid, for one dollar-and all want
q good, reliable, up to date Republican daily
should take advantage Of the chance. In Or
der to introduce this excellent journal in this
locality the pub ishers request your name
and address on postal card, and the daily
will be sent one week free. Address The
New York Daily Press, 0 Sprurc street, New
York, N. Y.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22
SALE.

The subscribers will offer at public sale on
The premises at Thurmont on
Saturday, October 8, 1904,
at 2 o'clock, p. M,
all that valuable lot conveyed by William G.
Landers and wife to Caroline Cover and re-
corded IN Liber E s., No. 6, folio 496, one
of the land records of Frederick County,
fronting 1O1 feet on south side of Main St..
and having depth of 80 feet. The improve
ments consist ola
TWO STORY LOG AND FRAME
ROUGH CAST HOUSE; A TWO-STORY
BRICK BUILDING. STABLE, BUGGY
shed and other outbuidings. There is a
we'll of excellent water on the premises.
ANY one desiring to examine the property
prior to the day Of sale will please call on
Miss Carrie V. Boblitz.
TERMS OF SALE: One hundred dollars
cash upon the day of sale; the balance to be
paid April |, 1905. The purchaser to be at
the expense of conveyancing. Possession
will be given upon the payment of one hun
dred dollars.
EPHKAIM L. BOBLITZ,
MARY e. COVER.
sept lists.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22
Entertai nncnt.

On Friday, September 23d, ut 7:a0 p m,
an entertainment entitled "Thc Counting OF
Mother Goose" will be given in the Grace
ham Moravan church under the auspices of
the Ladies Aid Society at Graceham. Ad
mission, children cents; adults 10 cents
Refreshments free All cordially invited.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22
Letter to w. l.. FirOr.

Letter 10 '" LIE TlrOrs
Thurmont, Md.
Dear Sir: Thomas Bannon, druggist,
Westerly, r |, says:
Westerly painters expect gallon Of paint
to cover 10 sets of blinds; Deyoe covers 25;
there is no such thing as rubbing this out.
(The usual reckoning Is for gallon to
cover 16. We suspect the Westerly people
don't wear their paint till II gets very shabby
Deyoe covers more; of course, we know
why too; it's all paint and full measure.
Yours truly
81 FW DEvoE & Co.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22
PRIVATE SALE
Desirable Suburban Property.

Located in the southern suburbs of Thur.
mont, on the road leading to Creagerstown.
The improvements consist of two and one.
half story wealhcrboarded dwelling, LAID off
into five rooms, q summer kitchen and nee
essary outbuildings. A we'll of water at the
door. large garden, orchard of apples and
other fruit. The lot is 60 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 14tf
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22
Sale Of Excursion Tickets to the Great
Frederick Fair.

The Western Maryland Railroad announces
the sale of Excursion Tickets to the great
Frederick FAIR, October 18th to 2lst, lnclu'
sive, good to return until October 22d. On
Thursday, October Goth, special train will be
run from Baltimore, stopping at all main
line stations to and including Bruceville.
Returning, this train will leave Frederick at
6pm m. For further Information apply to the
local ticket agent. II
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22
Of the Pennant winners.

MIR. John Root of this place did his full
share toward pitching the lola club into the
championship of the Missouri Valley league.
John has great speed and splendid control
and on more than one occasion sent his OPP
pouents off the field with less than four hits
in the nine innings. He will, undoubtedly,
have an opportunity to get into faster COM
pany next season and judged by his past sea
sons work, he should make his mark easily
in one of the major leagues.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22
CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK,
Open Daily o tO3.
Saturday until 0 II. M

SHtuTuAy uhtAA y IVA .
1t is the policy Of The Citizens Savings
Bauk to extend every convenience, ss well
as every liberality, to its depositors consist
ent with safety.
COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT.
Large and small deposits received subject
to check.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT..
Interest is computed and payable twice q
year, July and january
3I-2 per cent
allowed on deposits in Sayings Department
A FIRE AND BURGLAR
proof vault of the most modern type, is now
being built for our new building, also Lock
Boxes tor private use. Our new building
will have q private room for exclusive use of
,,otrono
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22
M visionary Meeting.

The Woman's Missionary Society OF the
U. B. church will hold their regular Ami.
versary next Sunday evening, September 20,
at 100 o'clock, to which al are cordially IN
yitcd.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22

The subject announced for consideration
in St. Johns Lutheran church next Sunday
evening is, "A wrong use for the handker
chief"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22
Stop Cough.

Get bottle of Dr. Waters White Pin,
Cough Syrup and take it for that cough.
ftb Aft Waters Pharmacy
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22
REPORT
- OF

THE CONDITION OF THE THURMoNT
NATIONAL BANK, AT THURMoNT, IN
THE STATE OF MARYLAND, AT THE
CLOSE OF BUSINESS,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22
.New advertisements.
TRESPASS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all whom 1t may
concern that trespassing upon the lands OF
the undersigned with dog or gun or other
wise is prohibited. Any one trespassing in
defiance of the above notice will be prosecut-
ed under the law.
500 6m MRS. CHARLES SIMPLIFY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22

White Pine Cough Syrup prepared by DR..
Waters, knocks a cold out in jitfy. Try it.
f,h AZ
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22
Business Locals.

eY- 1900 2-YEAR- OLD ROSES, in fiji:
ty varieties, at 10c and 15c each. Now Is the
time to plant Large Roses at very low cost
10000 YOUNG ROSES at &c each.
Address all orders to
ROBT E. CREAGER,
Sept15tf. Thurmont, MD
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-22
CHARLES II. LEVY
Local Items.

Four new concrete pavcments, about AUD
feet flushed and another commenced.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-05-12

~ + 4 q =
ships shelled the shore preparatory to
Decentralization. Ten thousand men
were put ashore Thursday and the dis
embarkation was proceeding yesterday
at the time that communication
ceased. 1t is believed that there are
over 10000 now on land preparing for
a forward movement.
Alexieff Had to Hurry.
Two Japanese regiments were hur-
ried westward yesterday morning to
cut the railroad and telegraph COM
nnnicatien. one OF these fred on q
train conveying the wounded from
Port Arthur.
While the landing was proceeding
Thursday the enemy's ships made a
demonstration off Port Arthur to pre-
vent the possible egress of Russian
torpedo boats. A number of Japanese
torpedo boats were also observed off
Miado island, in Pigeon bay.
1t was because he was convinced
that Port Arthur was about to be cut
off that Viceroy Alexieff, accompanied
by his staff and Grand Duke Boris, left
QdSClly. Ou lnuTSudy several Train
loads of sick and wounded and other
ineffectives were dispatched north
ward
1t is reported here that the Japanese
ships bombarded Port Arthur early on
the morning of May and succeeded
at last in closing the entrance, but no
official confirmation of the latter state
ment can be obtained.
Japs' Brilliant Strategy.
London, May S.-.The British press
is loud in it's expressions Of admira-
ton for the brilliant Japanese strategy
in dealing in rapid succession three
great blows-the battle of the Yalu.
the sealing of Port Arthur and the
landing at Pitsewo and the develop
ment of these opening moves is await
ed with the greatest interest. 1t is
considered to be not unlikely that the
primary object will be an assault upon
Port Arthur and an endeavor to cap
ture the Russian fleet there.