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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-10-19
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

How many men work too hard? How
many do you know?
Every good husband is henpecked.
That's all there Is to 1t.
Classical music is like some people
very hard to understand.
1t is said that farmer gets the best
work out Of a farm hand who Is aspir-
Ing to be his sun-in-iaw.
Perhaps one reason why poor man
lives longer than a rich one Is that the
doctors don't take SO much interest in
him.
When an economical man suffers a
ten dollar loss he cuts off expenditures
reaching to $50 before he feels right
about it,
If you have faults the idea is not to
humilate yourself by acknowledging
them to your enemies, but to get over
them if possible for your own good
Atchison Globe
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-10-19
COUNTY STATEMENT
HNNUHn nHVY LIST
OF
Frederick County Maryland,
FOR
1905.

Published in compliance with the provision
of Section IL of Article rs, Code OF Public
General Laws, which reads as follows
They shall make out and publish annually
in at least two newspapers, published in their
respective counties, If there be two, a detail
cd, minute and accurate statement OF the ex-
penses of their said counties. specifying there
10 each particular item of expense, and for
what and to whom paid, and shall also deliver
to the Sheriff of their respective counties as
many copies of such statements as there are
Election Districts in the county, at least ten
days before each general election; on the re-
ceipt OF such copies, set one of them at the
place OF holding elections in each Election
District: and the Clerk to the County Com
nissioners and the Sheriff who shall fail TO
perform the duty imposed by this section
shall each forfeit the sum of one hundredidol-
lars.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-10-19
A ROuma n ian CusSona.

A strange custom Is still observed In
Roumania which reminds one strongly
Of Robinson Crusoe. When a servant
has displeased his or her master the
offender takes his boots in his hands
and places them before the bedroom
door Of his master. 1t is sign Of
great submission, and the boots are
either kicked away as an intimation
that the fault will not be forgiven or
else the servant Is told to place them
on his feet, which shows that he Is for
VivAn
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-10-19
Inherited.

Settlement Worker-What a well be-
haved little boy he is! The Burglars
Wife-Apd he comes by 1t natural,
mum. H.s poor father never failed to
have a sentence reduced owing to,
sond behavior.-Pucax
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-10-19

Charges as ascertained and settled by the
County Comm issioners for Frederick County.
at their April Term, June Session, A. D. 1908.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-10-19
MARYLAND, Set:

FREDERICK COUNTY,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-10-19

S2Q5.2O3 20 S295,2 03 20
Bonded Debt
Jail Bonds. per cent $4,000 90
Flood and Bridge Bonds,
per cent 100000 90
Refunded Bridge and Turnpike
Bonds 3 IL per cent 6S.0C0 90
Refunded Amshouse Bonds
l-2 per cent l23.7OO 90
s3l3, 100 90
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-10-19

1t should be further noted in this connection
that this increase in the cost Of elections is
equivalent to adding to the countys bonded
the interest at l 2 per cent, the rate that is
paid on the greater part of the county's debt.
And the taxpayers are compelled to submit,
for the present, at least.
The total Of the above additional appro-
priations amounts to 20. SOC, being an increase
since 1897 for which the County Commission
ers are in no wise responsible, and for which
they are compelled to make the tax rate 10
cents higher every year than it would be
otherwise. Without this 10 cents the rate
this year would have been ~ cents instead of
80 cents, or three cents less than in 1897, and
as there was adebt of 5 30 600 left unpaid by
the retiring Board at that time which would
have necessitated a rate OF 81 cents had said
debt been paid then as it should have been,
the ~ cents would he Is cents less than the
required q7 cents in the year 1897
OTHER large items of expense during the last
eight wears We're, for snow driftSl uout q, 00O.
flood damages about 35,OO0, b I'll of which
were entirely unavoidable; hi : school build
ing i" Frederick, el5.0O0. and steul bridges
across the MonOcacy rivers ~, vr;ich are
practical necessities for progressive int Ell.
lightened community; making total or
S1l5OM, which required an average &C seven
cents per year on the tax rate du. lnS the
eight years. In view OF these figures and
those given before, it is remarkable that the
tax rate has not been higher, and it was only
by strict economy ana careful management
that the rate has been kept down, and at the
same time giving the people large measure
of benefits and convenienceS.
Also. since 1897, the bonded Indebtedness of
the county has been reduced TO the extent Of
sl0.dn, and the interest payments reduced
from Il, 912 to Sll,6W 80, making an annual
saving of sl,367.50. and being equivalent to
a reductiOan the bonded Indebtedness Of the
county OF nearly $4,000. Part OF this result
was accomplished by retunding. some of the
per cent bonds fora II per cent bonds.
1t is with Il feeling Of satisfaction that the
foregoing record, so far us it lay within the
power Of the Commissioners, is referred to.
and is submitted to the taxpayers of the
county with the confident belief il will meet
with their approval.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-10-19

Index Clerk to Register Wills
Appropriation $40 90
Clerk to County Treasurer
Appropriation $500 90
New Market. Mcnrov!a R ad Improvement
Appropriation s4,65S 20
County Treasurer
Charles Biser, Collector State Taxes
$3.50 81
Charles Biser, Collector State Taxes
1859 O2
Alaska forum., 1905-09-23
IF THE CHARGES BE TRUE

IF the facts, relative to Judge Wick ersham's corruption, that have been published in these columns are true, can any honest, fair-minded person say that Wickersham is the proper man for United States district judge? THE FORUM has time and time again offered to prove from the records the truthful ness of the statements made-but no one seems desirous of such proofs!
 The president has now given Judge Wickersham year and half in which to overcome existing evidence of his guilt. Great efforts have been put forth to adjust matters but the de- mand for justice is as firm as rock.
Alaska forum., 1905-09-23
lOI1CE OF ADMINISTRATORS SALE

NOINE ADW[IIVIS SALE NOTICE is hereby given, that pursuant to or N der of the Probate Court, Rampant precinct, District of Alaska the undersigned, G. H: Wand. ceased, will, on the 18th day of September. 1905, at the hour of II o'clock a. m. said day, at the Court house in Rampant sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash all the real estate belonging to the said estate, described follows, to wit:
 The lower three hundred f3OOl feet of placer mining claim No. 2, below discovery claim; the placer mining claim No. below discovery claim; the placer mining claim No. below discovery claim All said mining claims being situated on Little Minook creek Rampant Recording District District of Alaska G. H. WAND, M --2 Administrator of said estate. Rampant, Ang. 19, 1905. First pub. Aug. 26, 1905.
Alaska forum., 1905-09-23

THE henchmen of Judge Wickersham consider that the greater the corrupt ion exposed, relative to his administra- tion in the Third judicial division, the stronger Wickersham becomes with president. They do not seem to real ize that the senate can place check on the arbitrary acts of the. executive in such cases. If Judge Wickersham's name is again, placed before that body for confirmation, the |1grand duke" will be put through a course of political sprouts as to cause him to wish himself upon the highest pinnacle of "that magnificent glacier-capped dome"-Mt. Mckinley. In order to assist Judge Wickersham still further into the good graces of the appointing power, THE FORUM herewith propounds to him a few more questions relative to facts.
 Did you not, at Rampant, in the sum- mer of 1903, through your judicial pres tige, obtain federal position in the U. s. marshaps department at Rampant, for a particular useful henchman, and thereafter cause said henchman to be retained in the government employ not withstanaing his disgraceful social con- duct and violations of the law?
 Did you not, at Rampant. in the sum- mer of 1903, promise H. l.. Hedger, who was at that time foreman of the federal grand jury, and who after wards personally circulated a. petition praying he'president to reappoint you. district judge of the Third judicial div ision, and dswho, still later, accompanied .sInvestigator' Day from Panama. to Fairbanks, the appointment to 8 feder- al lsposition insyour division; incase you received reappointment?
Alaska forum., 1905-09-23
ALASKA FORUM

 recess appointment, appointed said H. l.. Hedger to U. s. commissioner ship in your division, you knowing the said H. l.. Hedger to be incompetent to administer the functions of the office?
 Did you not, in the summer of 1903. at Rampant, promise to remove Com missioner J. Lindley Green from office if he continued his corrupt and illegal manipulations, and have you kept that promise, you Knowing that such mani pulations of Commissioner J. Lindley Green have continued and increased in enormity?
 Do you not tknow from personal know ledge and facts before you, that Com missioner J. Lindley Green is incompe- tent and not fit person to administer the functions of his office?
 Is it not your vindictiveness and per sonal satisfaction of enforcing your rule or ruin policy, and for the financial benefit of your Rampant henchmen, rather than the administering of good government, which causes you to re- tain Commissioner J. Lindley Green in office?
 Did you not permit money to be illegally drawn from the government treasury, by permitting non-citizens, whose services could not be accepted, to remain on the trial jury payroll dur ing the District court session at Ram part in 1903?
 Did you not, in open court, at Ram part in 1903, request John Minook to deposit $1O with the clerk of the Dis trict court to pay for final citizenship papers, promising John Minook to re- turn his money in case said papers could not issue?
 Did you not decide that the court could not issue citizenship papers to John .Minook? If you say you did so decide; state why you have not return ed the applicant his $10, and what you did with his money?
 Did you not at the District court ses- sion at Rampant in 1903, in the applica- tion of the N. A. T. 6 T. Co. for re- newal of their liquor license at Panama, say in open court: ''The company's store at Tanana is a resort for Indian prostitutes, and is not a fit place for decent people to enter; therefore this court will not grant renewal of the
Alaska forum., 1905-09-23
Fresh Rhubarb Roots

Just received at this office. first class lot of Fresh Rhubarb Roots, for next springs planting. These bulbs will keep perfectly through the winter if kept from freezing.
 Asswe have more than we require for our own planting, and to introduce this valuable plant into Rampant gardens, individuals can secure a limited quantity at cost and carriage.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-01-26
Tonic to the System.

For liver troubles and constipation
there is nothing better than DeWitt's
Little Early Risers, the famous little
pills. They do not weaken the stomach
Their action upon the system is mild
pleasant and harmless. Bob Moore, OF
Lafayette, Ind, says: "No use talking
DeWitts Little Early Risers do their
work. All other pills ! have used gripe
and make me sick in the stomach and
never cured me. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers proved to be the long sought re
lief They are simply perfect" Persons
travelling find Little Early Risers the
most reliable remedy to carry with them
Sold by Fred Long.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-01-26
Local Option.

Undoubtedly there are great many
communities in Colorado that would be
glad of the opportunity presented in the
bill of Representative Dodge to exercise
local option in the matter of the control
of the liquor traffic.
1t merely means that when the people
Of any particular town desire to rid
themselves OF saloons and kindred evils
they may do SO by voting against liccns-
ing them. As it is now city or town
council has absolute authority in the
matter and the question does not come
before the voters, except indirectly.
Therefore, the preference of the people
cannot be ascertained. But when a
community records its sentiment upon
the subject the town councils and others
in authority will see to it that their
wishes are carried out.
Many states already have these local
option laws already in force. They are
effective when the people say they shall
be effective. 1t is modern and wise
way of dealing with what is generally
regarded as an evil. or course there
will be the usual objection that local op-
ton laws cannot be enforced. But the
experience OF thousands of cities indi-
Gates that they can be enforced il the
people desire that it shall be done.
or course, so far as Colorado Springs
is concerned, the question is not at issue
for the original deeds in the townsite
and in every deed since have contained
the prohibitory clause. But undoubt-
edly there are many other towns which
would be glad to be rid of the saloons
and it is beyond question that they have
local option law aims to give them and
hence it ought to be passed.-Colorado
Springs Telegraph.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-01-26
No More Stomach Troubles.

All stomach trouble is removed by the
use of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t gives
the stomach perfect rest by digesting
what you eat without the stomach's aid.
The food builds up the body, the rest
restores the stomach to health. You
don't have to diet yourself when taking
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. j. ID. Erskine,
of Allenville, Mich, says: 81 suffered
with heartburn and stomach trouble for
some time. My sister-in-law has had the
same trouble and was not able to eat for
six weeks. She lived entirely on warm
water. After taking two bottles OF Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure she was entirely
cured. She now eats heartily and is in
good health. l am glad to say Kodol
gave me instant relief" Sold by Fred
Long.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-01-26
Country Correspondence .....
FOndis News

From, Our Special Correspondent.
Jan. 25. - Eunice Casteel. who has
been very sick for week with convul-
sions, is reported improving.
William Forster is reported quite sick
with the grip.
George Polster is out looking after his
ranch. He will remain about two weeks.
A team belonging to Mrs. Ed Bumpus,
while standing in front of Harpers store,
became frightened at piece of paper
and ran away. Gabe Cox mounted his
saddle pony and started in pursuit and
the pony stepped into dog hole and
threw Gabe's 200 pounds over its head.
He got up with broken finger.
There will be dance Friday night at
Woodmen hall.
William Duffey has been laid up with
bad cold, but will soon be able to be
about again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Tripp entertained
the members of the literary society Sun
day afternoon at the Tanner ranch. Al
ter dinner Mr.. Tanner played several Sc
lections on his phonograph to the delight
of every one present. The company
broke up about p. m, having spent an
enjoyable afternoon.
William Peck, former resident of
Fondis, now of Chicago, has been quite
sick with grip and writes that the eli
mate in Chicago is the worst ever. He
states that he will return to Elbert coun-
A. I. 4 4.
for him.
Dan jackson hauled load of hogs to
Ramah Friday, and coming home the
roads were so icy that both his horses
were lamed by slipping.
Mrs. William Conarroe came home
from Elbert Friday. 1t is said she will
not go back again.
William Bender went to Ramah last
week after load of lumber.
The literary society met Friday even
ing and elected the following officers:
President, Miss Millie Griffin; vice pres
ident, Virgil Eikenberry; secretary, B. F..
Kessinger; treasurer, Miss Mamie Mol
10y; sergeant-at arms, Jesse Tripp. The
following program was carried out: Rec
itations by Mary Hurley, Jane Eiken-
berry, Hazel Mayhall, Miss Bumpus,
Iona Keever, Virgil Eikenberry; paper,
Mr.. Cochran. This being the first meet
ing since the holidays the program was
short, but the audience was large and
enthusiastic. The next meeting will be
held Friday evening, Feb. 3, for which
date lengthy and interesting program
has been prepared.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-01-26
A Grim Tragedy

lis daily enacted in thousands OF homes
as death claims, in each one, another
victim Of consumption or pneumonia.
But when coughs and colds are properly
treated, the tragedy is averted. F. @.
Huntley, of Oaklandon, Ind, writes:
"My wife had the consumption and three
doctors gave her up. Finally she took
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds, which cured
her, and today she is well and strong
1t kills the germs of all diseases. One
dose relieves. Guaranteed at Soc and
s100 by Fred Long, druggist. Trial bot
ties free
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-01-26

The town of Elizabeth was consider
ably stirred up over lawsuit Saturday
which involved pretty near the entire
population of the town. The town re-
Gently advertised for bids for the con
struction of town hall. The contract
was let to j. M. Cochran, whose bid, it
seems, was not the lowest by $3.50. An
injunction was gotten out by some of
the citizens to restrain the town from
awarding the contract to Cochran. 1t
seems there were other Irregularities, no
appropriation having been made by the
trustees for the building of the hall.
Judge Fahrion heard the case Saturday
and decided against the town board.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-01-26
Have You Ever Visited Florida?

Here is what visitor has to say of
Ormond: Waving palms, pungent pines,
groves Of glossy-leaved orange and lem
on trees, their branches bending under
the weight of the golden globes of fruit,
tropical drives and walks, the Halifax
river with its launches and boats, invi-
ting to fishing parties on one side, and
the great ocean on the other, all combine
to make Ormond one of the drawing
cards on the east coast of Florida" !"
Low rates to Florida points, New Or
leans, Galveston and San Antonio will be
given and attractive literature sent on
application. L. E. FISHER,
G.P.A., C. & S. Ry, Denver, Colo.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-01-26
BijOu Basin

From Our Special Correspondent.
Jan. 25.-Floyd Groesbeck and party
of friends from Denver are staying at
Groesbeck homestead on a hunting trip.
Mrs. l. r. Keller, who is sick in Den
yer, is not yet able to return home.
Mr.. Williams, the well driller of Ell
bert, is drilling wells here for John Bax-
ter and j. M. Nesbit
There is now a direct telephone line
from the Bijou Basin postoffice to DR.. R.
II. Denney's home in Elbert, and the
doctor can be called day or night.
j. o. Phillips is baling some of his hay.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-01-26
Why Not See Mexico i?

Forty eight hours travel will take you
from the cold, clustering northern win
ter to land of sunshine and flowers
What Egypt and India are to the old
world, Mexico is to the new. "A land of
white sunshine, redolent with flowers: a
land of gay costumes, crumbling church-
es, and old converts; land of kindly
greetings, of extreme courtesy, OF open,
broad hospitality. 1t was more than
enough to revel in an Italian sun, light
ing up semi-tropical land; to look up
to white-capped peaks. towering into
blue; to look down upon wind swept
plains, encircled by ragged chains q.
mountains and to realize that to-day,
in its varied scenery, costumes, architec-
ture, street life, canals crowded with
flower laden boats, market plazas throng-
ed with gaily dressed natives, faded
church interiors, and abandoned con
vents, Mexico is the most marvelously
picturesque country under the sun. A
tropical Venice! A semi barbarous Spainl
A new Holy Landv For rates and in
formation write, T. Il. FISHER.
G. p. A., G. a. S. R'y. Denver, Colo.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-01-26

A new county road is being opened for
travel southeast of Elbert. The road
commences at point just south of the
Salt school house, running due east
about three miles to the east line of
John Sloan's ranch, thence north two
miles to the main road. The new high
way will be about five miles in length
and will be a great convenience to 'Jim
and "Doc" Knight, Robert Johnston,
Conrad Peterson, John Sloan and Others
living adjacent thereto.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-01-26
Kansas City Weekly Star Free.

For the next two months, or until
March 81, we will send the Kansas City
Weekly Star, one of the best and news
lest papers published in the west, one
year free to all Tribune subscribers pay
ing year in advance. This offer is
made to both old and new subscribers,
old subscribers paying all arrearages Of
any to date. Two papers for the price
of one-s1.5o. Remember, this offer will
positively be withdrawn after March 81
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-01-26
EastOnville

From Our Special Correspondent.
Jan. pa farmers institute will be
held at Eastonville on Tuesday, January
81, at the opera house. Following is the
program:
1:3O p. m.-Call to Order a few in
troductory remarks.
200 p. m.-Brome Grass Culture. Prof.
A. H. Danielson, State Agricultural col
lege.
General Discussion. Leaders-Burke
Potter, III. S. Moreland.
Recess for supper.
TOO .. n.-Growing Durum Wheat in
FL Paso County, Prof. w. II. Olin, State
Agricultural college.
General Discussion.
500 p. m.-Raising Seed Potatoes on
the Divide
General Discussion. Leader - Eli
Knowles.
p. S.-Bring with you samples of grain
and potatoes.
Come with your neighbors and take
part in the general discussion on the
'icSS pioilooic Siopo ioi iIifidt idflutiS :
to grow under non-irrigated farming con-
ditions in our county. Professors c. j.
Griffith, w. H. Olin and A. H. Danielson,
from the State Agricultural college will
be with us and aid in the discussion on
"Dairying for Profit" 'Brome Grass Cul-
ture," "Durum Wheat for Colorado Dry
Farming Conditions" "Growing Seed
Potatoes on the Divide" and other top
les. These are very important subjects
to Divide farmers, and some of our best
Ell Paso county farmers will lead in the
discussion following each address. Let
us make this the best institute yet held
in the county. Can we not organize a
permanent county institute? Arrange
to attend both meetings. You can afford
to give one day, which will prove to be
the most profitable one in the year for
yoll
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-01-26
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Abso-
lutely Harmless.

The fault of giving children medicine
containing injurious substances is some
times more disastrous than the disease
from which they are suffering. Every
mother should know that Chamberlain's S
Cough Remedy is perfectly safe for chill
dren to take. 1t contains nothing harm
full, and for coughs, colds and Group is
unsurpassed. For sale Ly Fred Long.
The Elbert Mercantile company ship
ped carload Of fine porkers to Denver
last week, for which they received the
top market price.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-01-26
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the
6est Made.

'In my opinion Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is the best made for colds,' says
Mrs. Cora Walker of Porterville. Califor-
MIA. There is no doubt about its being
the best. No other will cure a cold so
quickly. No other is so sure a prevent
i've of pneumonia. No other is so pleas
ant and safe to take. These are good
reasons why it should be preferred to
any other. The fact is that few people
are satisfied with any other after having
once used this remedy. For sale by
Fred Long
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-01-26

Frank Garland has bought the City
drug store from Reed & Dickerson and
is taking an invoice of the stock on hand
this week. The drug store and bank
will occupy the same building till some.
time in the spring, when substantial
bank building will be erected and the
bank will be moved to its own quarters.
Elizabeth Banner.