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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-08-01

John Riha, a prominent dealer of Vim
ing, Ia. says: 81 have been selling De-
Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills for about
a year and they give better satisfaction
than any pill ever sold. There are a
dozen people here who have used them
and they give perfect satisfaction in every
case. have used them myself with fine
results" Sold by James K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-08-01
Temperature Precip Condi-
Date Max. Min. in inches ton
GEO. L. RICE,
Cooperative Observer.

Don't accept cough cure that you
may be told is just as good as Kenndy's
Laxative Cough Syrup, because it isn't
just as good-there is quite difference.
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup acts
gently upon the bowels and clears the
whole system of coughs and colds. It
promptly relieves inflammation of the
throat and allays irritation. Sold by
James X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-08-01
What Kind Was It?

While Mr.. P. N. Hammaker, Col. j.
r. Rouzer and Mr.. Samuel Fraley of
Thurmont, were coming to this city Men
day in Mr.. lawmakers automobile,
the machine accid, ntally ran into tie
bridge over Tuscarora creek, north of
Harmony Grove, and became disabled.
No serious damage was done. News.
[Be careful gentlemen-It takes clear
head when automobiling. -Ed.l
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-08-01
chamberlan's Collie, Cholera and Darrhosa
Remedy. Batter Than Three Doctors,

"Three years ago we had three doctors
with our little boy and everything that
they could do seemed in vain. At last
when all hope seemed to be gone we be-
gan using Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy and in few hours
he began to improve. Today he is as
healthy child as parents could wish for. "
Mrs. B. J. Johnston, Linton, Miss.
For sale by Waters drug store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-08-01
Attending Conference.

On Monday last Rev. j. F. Kaiser and
family of Graceham went to Lititz, Pa,
where they will attend the Summer Con-
ference for Ministers and Lay Workers of
the Moravian church. The conference
commenced Monday and will continue
until Sunday next.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-08-01
New Advertisements.
Bus. Loo.
E. C. Dewitt & Co.
Thomas Publishing Co.

Keep the pores open and the skin clean
when you have a cut, burn, bruise or
scratch. DeWitt's Carbo!ized Witch
Hazel penetrates the pores and heals
quickly. Sold by James X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-08-01
st. Stephens Church.

On Sunday, August 4th, Rev. w. X.
Damuth of St. Luke's church, Baltimore,
will officiate at Holy Communion at a.
m. Morning Prayer and Litany, 1890
a. m, Even'song, 8 p. M, Mr.. F. X.
Little will officiate.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-08-01
AN ORDINANCE.

Application having been made by The
Washington, Frederick and Gettysburg
Railway Company to lay it's tracks upon
and across certain Streets of Thurmont,
Resolved by the Board of Commissioners
of Thurmont, the following Ordinance for
the governing of same be adopted:
ORDINANCE No. -
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-08-01

The contract to erect an iron bridge
over Owens creek near Longs mill has
been awarded to the York Bridge Co.
The mason work was awarded to John
A. Cookery of Middletown. 1t will be
SO feet long and Ia feet wide, and 81, 795
will be paid the bridge company.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-08-01

pay FARMS FOR SALE. Il have a
number of farms placed in my hands for
sale. All desirably located and under good
state of cultivation. Good buildings and
fencing. For further particulars, adj
dress
CHAS. C. WATERS,
Attorney-at-law,
novl5tf. Frederick, Nd.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-08-01
Ouick As LIGHTNING.

Is Elliott's Emulsion Oil Liniment to
penetrate the pores of man or beast.
Half pint bottle, rs cents. Guaranteed
by DR.. James X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-08-01

Stick stamp on your Congressman if
you don't get your mail under the new
order of things.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-08-01
Weather Report.

Cooperative Observers Meteorological
Record, for the week ending July %,
1907, at Mt. St. Mary's College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
NO RELIEF IN SIGHT.
Big Storm Continues In West With
Undated Severity.

ST. Paul, Mimi, Jan. 13.-AS yet
there is no relief in sight for the West
srn railroads. Continued snow storms
and heavy winds are pilng the tracks
in Northern Dakota and Montana with
such drifts that it is almost impossible
to get trains through. Drifts are 10
feet high beside the roadbeds and the
snow accommodates faster than it Can
be shoveled away. All of the roads
have special crews and snow ploWS
orking night and day but as high
winds continue. it is at present impos-
sible to make material progress. Con-
siderable anxiety is expressed in st.
Paul for the passengers On trains which
have been stalled two or three days in
North Dakota. Fuel and provisions are
being provided by neighboring villages
and by relief trains. No reports Of suf-
fering have been received. Several
Great Northern trains arc snowbound
SomeW here on the plains.
Two Workmen We're killed and six
others injured last night in Il collision
of work trains ut Lakota. n. d.. on the
Great Northern Railroad. during a
binding snow storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
A BANNER YEAR.
Industrial Activity for 1906 Gut dis
tances All Previous Records.

Washington. Jan. 12.-That the year
lust brought t. a close was a banner
ono in tie history Of the United States,
industrial activity far ut-distanCing
any previous record. is the deduction Of
statistical experts of tho bureau Of STA
t;s.ics of the department of commerce
and labor.
Tho value Of manufacturers raw ma
tcrial imported in tn" II months Of the
past year was s4O2 900 coo. against $50.
600. 00G in the corresponding months of
1905; ard the value of manufactures for
further use in manufacturing was
S22S 600 900 against $3.50. 600, 600 in the
same months Of the preceding yea.
The total value Of manufactures en-
ported in the IL months Of the year
Just closed was: OF manufactures for
further use in manufacturing. 500 Goo.
600. against sl9iOco.oO0 in a like pc
riod in the proceeding year. and man
ufactureS ready for consumption Si3S.-
600. 600 against 1891 900 900 in the cor
responding period of 1905. indicating
that the total value Of manufactures
OF all kinds exported during the year
will exceed s1o0000,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
WILL COME UP TODAY.
Case CT Emil Streub. Accused of Kill
ing Son at Housatonic, Mass.

Great Darlington, Jan. 1}.--The case
OF Emil Strcub. charged with man.
slaughter in causing the death of his
son. Johnnie. last July. will come be-
fore the grand jury Monday. The body
of the boy was found hidden under
some boughs in q lot at Housatonic
ABOUT four days after the murder was
thought I" hav" taken place. SrSnicion
pointed t" his father. and after the in
quest Streub Was arrested and held
for trial without bail. After the trial
he was allowed to go out on $500 bonds.
which were furnished by relatives. ono
reason for allowing Streub bail was
thatthe town would not have to sup
port his Wife and little children
Together with his attorney. H. C.
Joyner. Stroud has engaged II. l.. Will
cox. one Of the leading lawyers Of the
Berkshire bar. to appear FOR him. MI.
Wilcox is clerk OF the South Berkshire
district court. where the case came to
trial. ;l!d is familiar with the evidence
on BOTH sides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
EATING GRASS kUUiS.
Suffering Is Great Among the Chinese
Famine Victims.

Shanghai. Jan. 13.-Captain Ilirtcn, the
foreign relief commissioner in the famine
camp at Using KiangFu. Describes the
refuge camps as consisting of ma. sheds
arranged III rectangular groups intstreet
forma tor two miles long ard milo
wide.
In the other camps in the vicinity Of
Tsirg-Kiaps-Fu. Of nearly 10000 refugees
80 per cent. show signs of distress and
among 1G per cent. the suffering il acute.
The roads arc tItronged with rice pcdlers.
Women tear up the roots OF grass fo,.
food. and also are cooking leaves and
twigs.
The efforts of the officials are confined
to attempts to persuade the people to re-
turn to their homes. One hundred thous-
and men are absolutely Idle. Though it
would not be difficult to organize relief
work, none has vet been started
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
COST KEEPING SYSTEM
Being Adooted In the Various Depart
ments At Washington.

Washington. Jan. 13.-Prcsidcnt
Roosevelt today mad" public Il report
on Cost Keeping in Government Ser
Vice" prepared by the committee on
department methods known as the
keep Committee" a cost system or
system properly devised and operated
the report says, will furnish Informal
ton enabling the responsible heads OF
the organization to know where econ
Omi"s may be affected by Introducing
new arrangements or organization Of
now methods Of operation to estimate
moro intelligently on the probable cost
OF future operations along similar lines
and to fin proper selling prices on
products transferred to other govern
mcnt organizations or sold TO foreign
COVER nm"ntS or to private individuals
TIL" reCummendations of the commits
sion have the cordial endorsement of
Secretary Shaw of the treasury depart
mcnt. Who has installed the system in
several bureaus Of his department.
I'll" report recommends that cost
keeping systems be installed in all
branches Of the government service
Nilcn NGssiblc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
ADULTERATED AND MIseRANDED
Bogus Olive Oil and Wines Constantly
Sent Out from France.

Washington, Jan. 13.-Olive oil and
wines coming from France to the United
States are adulterated and misbranded,
states Consult II. I. Murphy of Bordeaux
i'll a report to the bureau of manufac-
lures. False brands and fictitious names
are used ard authorized by the naws of
France, though it must be admitted that
il many instances their use is directed by
Anne rican importers. The consul writes
that while immense quantities of olive
oil are shipped to the United States IN
der fictitious names, it must not be pre-
sumed :liat all or any considerable portion
Of it is aIuIterated. A list of the ficti-
tious names with the houses using them
is on file a the bureau of manufactures
Certain unprinciplcd dealers or brokers.
says the report. buy up the entire output
of some of the vineyards where good wine
is produced and with the addition Of alco-
hoi and water multiply the output many
times over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
POPE PRAISES AMERICA
II Short Address Sunday to Students
Of American CoIleae.

Rome. Jan. 13.-pope Plus today re-
ceived the students of the American Cot
1cge In Rome who We're presented by Mgr.
Kennedy. the rector of the college. Mgr
Kennedy said The American students were.
more numerous than those Of any other
nationalities attending institutions hero.
there being 10 at the college. Pope Plus
spoke to the students about France. say
ing:
'lr the war that is being wac"d be-
tween the clergy and hell. tho expression :
pf unity and sympathy from Catholics
throughout tn" world nrc the creates
consolation. America especially has dis
tingushed herself in this way: indeed.
America is a great credit to It's. Whrr
you return to your glorious country FOL
low with the clergy and the people this
luminous example of solidarity ia til"
tremendous corfict against the church"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
IT SEEMS DOUBTFUL.
The Vatican Will Probably Not Be-
Represented At The Hague.

Rome. Jan. 13.-CnofiiCial advices
that have been made in an cndcavov to
ascertain Italy's attitude concerning 4
representation Of the Vatican at the
coming peace conference at The Hague
have found no encoura cement. Al
though the relations between Italy and
the church are now the best. the Italian
government does not think it can aban-
don the principles established in 1923
when the Papacy was excluded from
the first conference. Besides this
France it is believed would strongly
object to a Papal representative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
LONDON is PLEASED,
Sees Nothing Good In Sec. Roots Visit
to Ottawa.

London. Jan. Is. The news that Sec.
Root is about to visit the government
general Of Canada. Earl Grey. at Otta-
va, elicits the most favorable comment
on the part of officials and in the Brit :
ish press.
The opinion expressed is that the Wis
it foreshadOws better relations between
the United States and Canada, which
were considerably improved by the
governor generals tour Of the United
States last year.
Great Britain is very anxious for a
final settlement of all outstanding,
questions with the United States. most
Of which permit of an early agreement.
but the sealing and Newfoundland
fisheries question stand in the way.
While il is stated that Mr.. Roots
visit is purely social. the impression
here is that it will afford an opportun-
ity to go over pending controversies
between Canada and the United States,
ana perhaps smooth the way for a gen
eral agreement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

WadswOrth, Jr.. Speaker of the New
York State Assembly, arrived in Wash
ingtCn at 10 o'clock tonight and is i
guest at the White House. He dis
Cussed the political situation i'll New
York with the President until nearly
midnight Commissioner Judson c.
Clements Of the Interstate Commerce
commission and Corporation Commits
sio:ler James Il. Garfield We're also in
conference with President Roosevelt
for two hours tonight.
Mr.. Wordsworth would not discuss
this conference further than to say that
il related to the New York political sit
uation and the New York Legislature,
but said anything further on the sub
ject or any result of that conference
would have to be given out at the
White House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
GLAD TO SEE HIM
But Canada May Not Feel Like Yield
ing Any Little Point.

Ottawa. Ont. Jan. 13-Inquiry at the
government house at noon confirms thu
announcement that Hon. Elihu Roct
and his wife and daughter will arrive
here next Saturday and remain till
Wednesday afternoon. being the guests
Of His Excellcncy Earl Gray AMI
Countess Gray.
The letter was only received by His
Excellency Saturday. The officials at
Rideau hall say the visit is of pure
iy social character and has no political.
significance.
A Canadian Associated Press cable
from London gives this tip to Ea"l
Grey:
The Evening Globe. referring to ahn
coming visit Of Hon. Elhu Root to IL, i
Grey says that if Lord Grey can con :
vince Mr.. Root that the time has come
when the British government will not
bo" grateful assent to American de-
inands as Il token of brotherly love.
thing; are likely TO get settled with
more regards for justice and fewer
falsettO congratulations than before. -
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= stormy PASSAGE.
La Ssvoic in Port After Rough Trip
From Havre.

New York. Jan. 13.-The French lirer
Id Savoie, from Havre Jan. ). arrived in
port today after stormy passage.
Among the passengers was r. +. Mack
isson. former mayor of Cleveland. who
described the rough passage as follows
"About O'Clock on Wednesday morn
ing" he said. we were awakened from
our sleep by q heavy bump of unusual
strength. sound ard shock I jumped OUT
of my bunk and listened. and was reas-
surcd when | heard the engines sill go
ing
II seems that the vessel had beon struck
by a cross-sea which swept over the
promenade deck, swapping off iron rods
three-quarters of an inch thick and also
breaking two heavy stancheons rs well
as parts of two davits. Six first cabin
passengers and l. passengers in he sec
ond cabin were detained at Ellis Island
though the reason was not made public.
Among the passengers was Major w.
Cook Daniels of Denver, who has been
the time in New Guinea. Major Daniels
is a student of anthropology and some
years ago in London fitted an expedition
consisting OF himself anu I'VE
for voyage to New Guinea.
Major Daniels has brought much val
liable data bearing on his studies.
La SavOie also brought over the bodies
OF four people. They included that Of
Mrs Rosale Hastings. daughter of tn"
late Mrs. Todd. who was found murdered
last year near the railway tracks in Phil
adelphia and of Mrs Sarah Burroughs,
wife Of George Burroughs OF Boston, and
who was formerly Miss Sarah Ti!den, and
lied at Biarritz. France, some three
weeks ago.
The American liner St. Louis. which ar
rived from Southampton: today, also meE
with rough weather.
Among the first cabin passengers was
A. BraZeau of Montreal, Canada. Il buy
er for a Montreal business concern, who
has been for the last two months in LOr-
don and Paris. Last right while dinner
was in progress Mr.. Brazeau suddenly
created a scene and was put in straight
Jacket He will be kept on board the ST.
Louis until friends arrange for his re-
mcval.
Mr.. Eraznau suffered an attack of men,
tai depression and thought that attempts
had been made upon his life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The Nantucket shoals lishtship,
which has been having trouble with her
boilers for the past few days. reported
Sunday night by wireless that the
lighthouse tender Azalea arrived at 5
be made at once.
Councilman J. William Romans was
discharged by Judge Fuller in the dis
trict court at Havcrhiil Saturday after
four nour session, the charge being
the acceptance Of a bride of 800 for
his vote for George NJ. G. Nichols fOf
city solicitor at the inauguration of the
city government last Monday The dis
charge was ordered after a recess in
the hearing, during which City Marshal
Mclaughlin. City Solicitor Abbott. As
sOciate Judges John J. VIM and John
J. Ryan, the two latter being counsel
for the councilman. conferred with
Judge Fuller III mis- private office.
John Bowes, a North Adams, Mass,
real estate man. is original He wants
the SouthNick property chosen as a site
for the new federal building and con-
ceived the idea of having a postal card
prepared and circulated through the
city. Thousands We're distributed the
idea being simply to flood the treasury
department in Washington with South
wick site postal cards. Hundreds of
them have been forwarded. many sign
ing who are not in favor Of that site.
but who want to make Bowes' scheme
stand out. The decision on a sit. will
be made Jan. &C. In the meantime the
city remains divided on the question.
many favoring the Hodge corner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
CAPITAL jOTTlNGS.

A report favorable to the present
Chesapeake IL Delaware canal or
Back creek route across the Maryland
and Delaware peninsular, has been
submitted to Sec. Taft by the Chcsa-
pcakc 81 Delaware Canal Commission
Il is recommended that not more than
%2.51t,2S9 pc paid for the present ca
1.al.
Secretary Leslie III. Shaw of tile
treasury department is considering q
proposition to become head of the
Omaha National Bank when ne rcti"es
from the Roosevelt Cabinet on March
I. Senator Willard of Willard Of Ne
braSka is president of the bank now
and it is said the senator induced Sh3w
to consider taking this position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
DIRECT CONNECTION
Between Great Lakes and Sea to Be
Made BY Canal.

Washington. Jan. 13-Leut. Col.
THOMAS ". Symons, Corps Of Engi-
nccrS. has submitted 20 Secretary Taft
a report regarding process on the work
Of improving the canals of the state of
New York. iii connection with which,
he is allowed by special action of Con-
SreSs TO serve as consulting engineer.
he explains that he makes this rcport
because II has a bearing ON the matter
OF improving the navigab BILE capacity
OF the Niagara ard Hudson rivers by
the general government and because of
the Influence of Importance which
THESE canals when completed will have
on tfe questions Of the military and ma
val defence of the country. The ga
nails. wren completed. will connect
Lakes Erie. Ontario and Chanplain
with the Hudson river near Troy, and
through that river with the seaboartl a t
New York the width will be 200 feet
on the bottom at the narrowest points
The depth will be II feet and the locks
%ll nave g disable length of $40 feet.
Besides the $4,000. 600 of work which
has passed the advisory board, plans
Tor work IT various points on the canal
iiSSrPsati.E an estimated cost NJ Sl2,-
tgp.vto a:e well under way
Gonfer1 With President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
A CLOSE CALL.
Big Slip Of Earth Nearly DemoIishes
Freight Train.

Wheeling. w. Va. Jan. 1;.-Eeally
today tremendous slip occurred on
the main line If The Wabash Railroad
On the West Virginia side Of the Ohio
river ut the bridge opposite MiHgo
Junction. Ohio. IS miles above this city,
which Will put tho road out Of commits
sion Tor several days. Trains are being
operated on other lines.
The slip extended for a distance of
100 feet and is 30 feet in width Just as
the slip started Il west bound freight
train was passing onto the bridge. En-
gincar McCabc felt the tracks collops-
ing and opened the throttle. The ca
boosc and six freight cars of the train
were demolished by the avalanch" of
earth. Several brakemen in the caboose
saved themselves by running.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
TO STOP GAMBLING.
Jcrone's Latest Idea Would Also Stop
Horse Racing In New York.

New York, Jan. 13.-It was announc-
ed tonight that District Attorney
Jerome will 50 to Albany tomorrow TO
present some amendments 70 the
Percy Gray gambling law which are
designed to change certain sections OF
the penal code relating to bookmakinS
and betting on horse races.
Mr.. Jcrome's plan is to make it Il
misdcmcanor to accept bets on Il horse
race ut race tracks. in Il pool room, c!'
At any other place. The effect would
he it is declared materially to restrict
q! prohibit entirely morse racing in New
York state.
Nj. IerumCs plan is to ID away with
the speculative income from racing and
have Il fixed sum set apart by the s1tss,c
to cover approximately the amount nTw
received by The various counties through
racing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14

Walter Wellman's enlarged balkan in
which Re hopes to reach the north roIo
ana which IS now inflated for the pur
pose of testing the impermeabiity of thu
envelope. was exhibited to a number Of
French aeronauts Sunday afternoon in
the Galerie Machines. NJ Santos On.
mont, NJ. Deutisch and Count De Ia
NdulX and other men prominent in aero
nautics were present and showed -rea.
Interest in the plans of the explorer. Mr..
Wellman considers his balloon in perfect
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-14
Ship Lost With
Crew of "A.

CuXhaven. Germany, Jan. 1.-THE
British ship Pengwern. Capt Williams,
from Taltal, Chile, Oct. o. for Falmouth
with a cargo of saltpetere grounde
off Scharhorn, about 10 miles northwest
Of CuXhaven today.
Her crew of "a men was drowned ana
ner cargo is a total loss.
The tug Nulkan went to the assis-
lance of the stranded vessel. passing
close to her. The crew of the PenG-
Wern threw a live dog and a bundle of
clothes aboard the tug, but disregard
ed the appeals to jump into the water
SO that they might be rescued.
The Nuih.n made repeated attempts
to reach the Pergv:ern. but 4 heavy
SCH broke over the ship and she dis
app.;.it q rcoM view.