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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
COMMUNICATED

Work to Secure the POwerhOuse.
Every industry however small it may
be, is a benefit to a community. The
wages of but one laborer will help to i'm
prove the condition Of all within the COM
munity in which he lives.
If Thurmont has chance to secure the
proposed power plant of the electric road
and does not put her best foot forward to
secure it, she stands in the way of her
own advancement.
The proposed plant to many may seem
small and trifllng thing, but to the
trained and far-seeing mind it seems 10
be a bright and rich harvest for the little
labor and expense required to obtain it.
In the first place, more suitable loca-
ton could not be thought of for said plant
than Thurmont; secondly, the plat Of
ground between O'Toole's shop and G.
w. Stocksdale's warehouse is very de-
sirable place to operate an electric plant,
it being convenient to hydrant and branch
water and also coal, etc.
The building OF this plant VIII mean
much; if it be here, then will there also
be car barn and yard. All this neces-
sarily means employment for number
of men; money paid them is money for
the stores, mechanics, doctors, lawyers,
etc. Turn your eyes over the hills to
Waynesboro, and see what labor has done
there. She lays nothing in the way to
hinder any industry however small. She
today pays SIS, 600 monthly to her labor
ers. She did not have this to begin with
but began as the oak, and now is strong
and shelters her thousands.
Thurmont was, and | believe is yet a
town of mechanics, and am delighted
when | hear of any move toward an in
ducement for our young men to stay with
us; we cannot afford to lose them. Par
ents owe it to their children to plan the
future so that it will be beneficial to
them. Can there be any excuse for your
not doing so? Nj
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
WASHINGTON LETTER.

(FRoM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT
WASHINGTON, D. c., JAN. 18TH.
The office of Lieutenant General of
the Army originally created for Geo.
Washington, is in a fair way to be
abolished, the first step in that direc-
ton having been taken by the lower
House of Congress this week when
that body voted to eliminate it. For
a century the Office was considered
the highest honor that could be con-
ferred in the service and it was awar-
ded those alone who had won distinc-
ton in the army. OF late, however,
it has been little more than a sinecure
and men by no means distinguished
in the service Of the country have held
it.
During the discussion of the Army
Bill which was passed by the House
and which contained the clause to
abolish the office of Lieutenant Cen
eral, the question of the Army can
teen came up and Representative Hull
who a few years ago was most ard
ent advocate of it's adjustment was
forced to admit that the result had
been far from satisfactory. He said
that the testimony of Army officers
is almost uniform and universal that
its abolition has resulted in desertion
and greater drunkenness.
The aged and infrm Senator Platt
who has been absent in New York
during the holidays has returned to
Washington and the United States
Express Company whose president he
is, has again representative on the
floor of the Senate.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
SALE REGISTER.

Under this head will appear, free of
charge, the date and character of public
sale for which bills have been printed at
this office. Space herein may be secured,
when bills are printed elsewhere, at the
rate of cents per line for eachinsertion.
On Saturday, Jan. 10th at | o'clock,
VIM. Kehn, executor. will sell the per-
sonal property of the late John H: Kehn,
in Thurmont.
On Saturday, Feb'y I'd, at 10 o'clock,
Mrs. E. May Boiler, executrix will sell
real and personal property i'll Graceham.
On Wsdqss ne; February Try, 20 20, 1907 at
cattle and farming implements on High
Germany" farm near Logs. See bills.
On Thursday, February %, 1907, W.:
N. Wilhide will sell horse, cattle and
farm implements at his residence near
Thurmont.
On Tuesday, March 9Th at 10 o'clock,
Mrs. C. E. Eyler will sell horses, cattle,
farm implements and household goods at
her residence "a miles from Lantz on the
Emmitsburg road
On Wednesday, March 6, 1907, at 1C
O'Clock, Chas. M. Gall will sell on the
Warenfeltz farm near Jimtown, horses,
cattle and farm implements.
On Thursday, March 7th at 10 O'Clock
Frank A. Roddy will sell horses, cattle
and farming implements, miles north
of Thurmont.
On Saturday, March 9th at 10 O'Clock,
Rob't Troxell will sell horses, cattle and
farm implements on Newton |. Fisher $
farm near Logs.
Or Monday March II, 1907, at 10 O'Clock
Urbanus Rowe will sell horses, cattle,
farm implements and household goods on
Mrs. Margaret Shank's farm.
OnTuesday, March IL, 1907, at 10 clock
J. T. Rosensteel will sell at his residence
near Motters, horses, cattle, etc.
On Thursday, March 22nd at 10 O'Clock
near Thurmont.
On Tuesday, March 10, 1907, at 10 a.
M, Irwin j. Fisher will sell horses, cat
tie and farm implements at his residence
near Logs.
On Wednesday, March 20, 1907, at &c
O'Clock, Adam r. Zcntz will cell horses.
cattle and farm implements at his resi-
dence near ZentZ' Mill.
On Thursday, March 81, 1907 at 10 O
clock "A. M, Mrs. Eleanor Runkles, re.
siding on the Null farm, will sell
horses, cattle and farming Implements.
On Saturday, March 23d, at 10 O'Clock,
Martha E. Rouzer will sell valuable per.
sonal property at her rcaidcnce.
On Monday, March 25, 1907, at Il
O'Clock a. M, Howard r. Bolinger will
sell horses, cattle and farming implements
near Washington schoolhouse.
On Tuesday, March 2s, 1907 at l0o'cl'k
Charles C. Currers will sell valuable per
sonal property at his residence in Thur
mont.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
ROOSEVELT FIRM.

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT FIRM.
President Roosevelt on Monday sent
another message to Congress regard
ing the Brownsville Tex, affray and
the dismissal by him, without honor,
of all the enlisted men in Companies
B, G and D of the 25th Infantry.
The complete evidence recently ia
ken in Brownsville by assistant to At
torney- General Purdy and Major
Blocksom, together with review OF
this sworn evidence by Secretary Taft
was transmitted to Congress by the
President.
In the opinion of the President, the
additional sworn testimony establish
es the fact that the assailants OF the
citizens of Brownsville on the night
of August 10 were United States SOL
diers; that the cartridges used that
night could only have been fired from
the army Springfield rifle. He is
convinced, however, that that part OF
his order dismissing the negro soldiers
which bars them from all civil en-
ployment under Government is inv al
id, and has directed that such portion
of the order be revoked.
With regard to the remainder OF
the order, dismissing the soldiers with
out honor, and declaring such dis
charge bars them from future rein
listmcnt either in the army or navy =,
the President states that he acted
within his Constitutional power, and
that the order cannot be reversed ex-
cept by himself.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
Corn judging Contest.

The Trustees of the Maryland Agricult-
ural College are offering to the farmers
sons of Maryland twenty-three free
scholarships to special course OF two
weeks at the College.
The object Of the scholarships is to
awaken greater interest in the most i'm
portant crop of the State and to help and
reward those who have demonstrated
their desire and ability to be helped, the
selection of those to whom the scholar
ship shall be awarded has been wisely
based upon corn judging contest, in
which the reward goes to the boy who
has most proftably availed himself of the
means at his command.
Anyone wishing to know the rules gov
erning this contest will be furnished in
formation thereon by calling on Mr.. John
P. T. Matthias of this place, or writing
Prof. VIM. L. Amos, Maryland Agricul-
tural College.
We feel safe in saying that another
Farmers Institute will be held in Thur
mont this spring, due notice of which
will be published.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
LIME AND CULTIVATION.

There is a great difference in the
draught required in the blowing and
tilling of heavy clay soil, and a
sandy soil, because the adhesivcness
and strong coherrnce of clay nccessi-
tates an increase of power to draw
the pillow and cultivator through it,
in contrast with the sandy soil in
which this cohesiveness does not ex-
list to so large degree.
The clay soils will hold more wat
er than sand soils. Water will be
lifted higher in them by capillary &C.
ton, and for these reasons they are
more moist in damp weather than
sandy soils, they dry more slowly in
the Spring, they swell when they be-
come moist and the cracks and crew
ices that were formed in the dry sea-
son close up and draw the roots OF
plants, sometimes breaking them.
The same thing occurs in Summer
time by the contraction OF these soils
when the water escapes. When such
soils are trampled, pressed by the
plough share or kneaded by the Gull
tivator they become puddled, and
when they become dry they become
as hard as stone, so that neither the
plough nor the water can pass through
them: and if the pillow is run through
with great difficulty it turns up hard
and impulvcrable clods upon which
no seed bed can be prepared and
nothing will grow.
Nothing will do moro to remedy
this heaving in winter and cracking
in the Summer than heavy appli-
cation of Lime. Lime will also rem
edy the pudding when ploughed and
cultivated, and the consequent hard
ening and the formation of clods, be-
cause it will cause granulation and
Ejaculation. The soil will hold just
as much water, but instead of it be-
ing an injury, it will perform the
functions that nature intended it
should in feeding the plant.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
939 OIL INDICTMENTS.

Nine hundred and thirty-nine in
dictments, carrying possible fines ag-
grcgating 100000, 900 and imprison-
ment terms for 1872 to 939 years, were
returned by the grand jury at Find
lay, Ohio, Monday last, against John
D. Rockefeller, H. H. Rogers, John
D. Archbold, the Standard Oil Com
pany of New Jersey, five subsidiary
companies and their presidents. Each
is charged with being a member OF a
trust.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
Will You Make An EfOrtp

The Directors of the Maryland Tuber-
cuiosis Saliitorium want site for hos
pital. 1t takes 100 acres of grotlhd with
hillside presenting a slope to the south or
southeast properly sheltered from the
north. 1t must be close to steam rail-
road. Why not try for this hospital?
Plenty of suitable places on our mount
ain side can be obtained, st1d as far as a
healthy climate is concerned this COM
munity stands second to none in the state.
Why not write to John Walter Smith
President of the board and invite them
here to inspect the sites? Do it now.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
MARRIED..
HOKE--GALL

A very pretty wedding was solemnized
in St. Johns Lutheran church, misplace,
Wednesday, January 10th, at o'clock
p. M, the contracting parties being Miss
Lulu Katherine, the charming and &C
complished daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. C.
M. Gall, and Mr.. Henry G. Hoke of Ro-
chelle, Ill.,, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Hoke
of Emmitsburg. The ceremony was i'm
pressively performed by the Rev. M. l..
BEARD, pastor of St. Johns church.
The chancel decoration was beautiful
and consisted of an artistic arrangement
of palms and cut flowers.
The bride wore white silk crepe de
chine over taffeta silk and carried white
roses.
Mrs. Carl Stanley Gall, a recent bride,
was the matron OF honor, and was attired
in white liberty silk over satin and car
ried carnations. The ushers were Mr..
Clarence Hoke of Emmitsburg and Messrs
Lester Birely, Carl and Glenn Gall of this
place.
Miss Maud Weller was organist and
rendered "Lohengren" as the procession
al and "Mendelsohn" as the occasional.
Preceding the ceremony Rev. Chas. D.
Shaffer sang DeKoven's 20, Promise
Me-"
Immediately after the ceremony re-
ception was held at the Miller House fol-
lowed by course luncheon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoke left on the after
noon train for wedding trip to eastern
and northern cities after which they will
60 to Rochelle, ILL.,, where they will
reside. The best wishes of host of
friends will follow them.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
Electric Railroad.

While the work on the Electric road
has been practically suspended as far as
grading is concerned during the winter
months, the masons are at work putting
in concrete abutments, piers and drains
where needed, so that this character of
work will be far enough advanced when
grading is again begun, that the mason
work can be kept well in advance of all
the other work.
The road is now receiving and contract
ing for many thousands of crossties, de-
liveries of which are being made on 4th
street in Frederick and farther out in the
country.
Plans and specifications for power
house will be submitted in week. or so,
and work will soon thereafter be begun
on same-just as soon as location is def
nitely decided upon.
Rights of way are now being taken up
on this end Of the line. Along this line
we hope that those through whose land
the road will run, will be liberal-minded
as to damages, taking into consideration
the immense amount of benefit that will
accrue to each individualin increased val
ues. There is no mistake about this, and
we will give just one instance of num-
Der that has come to our notice. Nearly
three miles from Frederick, party had
little house and lot which they were
trying to sell for $500. The railroad is
about $50 yards from it and they have
been offered 81, 200 for the property but
now refuse this amount and are asking
81, 500. We could name number of in
stances similar to this. West 4th street
is taking on building boom on account
of the railroad and lots are being laid off
in the western extension of Frederick for
home seekers, all of which has been &C.
casioned by the building of the electric
road. A few old fogies of Thurmont
may think it will not effect Thurmont in
this same way, but ask Middletown, ask
little 1--WE beg pardon) Myersville what
the railroad has done there, then ask JEFF
ferson in year or two. Do not attempt
to stand in the way of progress; it is
coming to our town, evidences of it are
cropping out here and there and it will
only take the electric road to set 1t apace.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
ANOTHER STAMP.

Experiments will be made within
the next year in printing across the
face Of all postage stamps the name
of the city in which they are sold.
This work will be done in the Bu-
reau of Printing and Engraving, to
which the contract for stamps was let
recently. 1t is believed that this
scheme will give a more thorough
check on sale and prevent the pad
ding that is frequently done in some
offices. Then in case of robberies in
postofices where stamps in large guam
titles are stolen it will furnish a clue
for the inspectors, The contract for
furnishing stamps includes the work
of placing the name of the offices on
them.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
All Trains Stop Here.

We are an exceptionally favored town
in the way Of splendid railroad facilities
as all trains stop here, and with the cleo
trio road completed it should increase
passenger travel at this point materially.
This will mean great advantage to
the Frederick people and much as they
are unable to get Sunday train in or
out Of Frederick except the B. & O.
The Western Maryland now has splen-
did train service (barring irregularity)
and we should feel good over such facili-
ties for travel which we now have.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
Chambsrlain's Cough Remedy Safe medl-
cine for Children.

In buying cough medicine for children
never be afraid to buy Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. There is no danger from
it, and relief is always sure to follow.
1t is intended especially for coughs, colds,
Group and whooping cough, and there is
no better medicine in the world for these
diseases. 1t is not only certain cure
for Group, but, when given as soon as
the croupy cough appears, will prevent
the attack. Whooping cough is not dam
gerous when this remedy is given as d.
rected. 1t contains no opium or other
harmful drugs, and may be given as con-
fdently to baby as to an adult. For
sale by Waters drug store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
Bad Stomach Trouble Cured.

Having been sick for the past two years
with bad stomach trouble, friend gave
me a dose of Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets. They did me SO much good
that bought a bottle of them and have
used twelve bottles in all. Today am
well of a bad stomach trouble. Mrs. John
Lowe, Cooper, Maine. The tablets are
for sale by Writer'S drug store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
Invited To Re Present,

This office received the following invi-
tation from The Sun, viz:
1.-THE publishers of Tho Sun invite you
to an inspection of the new building on
Thursday, January II, 1907, when it will
be opened to the public, or on any day
there after at your pleasure.
Enclosed with the invitation was post
card of the handsome new home of the
Sun.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
Are You?

Are you going to try and get the power
house of the electric road to locate here?
If not, why not?
There used to be an organization of bus
mess men here some years ago, but it is
somewhat of defunct organization.
Gather to gether the merchants and get
a move on you.
This is strictly up to Thurmont on this
proposition and we happen to be in po-
sition to know what we are talking
about.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
Why Suffer from Rheumatism.

Do you know that rheumatic pains can
be relieved? If you doubt this just try
one application of Chamberlain Pain
Balm. It will make rest and sleep pos
sible, and that certainly means a great
deal to any one afflicted with rheumatism.
For sale by Waters drug store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
Very Ill.

The many friends of Rev. Mr.. Whit
tinghatn will regret to learn of his illness
which has continued for about month.
He is reported to be better now, though
still unable to be out of bed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
The Price OF Peace,

The terrible itching and smarting, Incl
dent to certain skin diseases, is almost
instantly allayed by applying Chamber
lain's Salve. Price, rs cents. For sale
by Waters drug store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
Real Estate Transfers.

Mary Ann M. Smith and Cora May
Smith to Emma V. Smith and Ella M.
Smith, real estate in Thurmont, 81 and
premises.
Edward II. Rowe to j. VIM. Rowe, real
estate in Emmitsburg, $500.
Mary S. Smith to David Smith, real
estate in Mechanicstown Dist, SAT-.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
RYDALE'S
LIVER TABLETS
CURE ALL
LIVER TROUBLES.

We guarantee these tablets to cure
Chronic Constipation, Biliousness, Tor
pid Liver, Jaundice, and all affections
Of the Liver, Intestines and Bowels.
Fifty chocolate coated tablets in q
convenient box. PRICE, rs GENTS.
PREPARED AND GUARANTEED BY
The Rydale Remedy Company.
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA.
For Sale by
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17

White Pine Cough Syrup prepared by DR.
Waters, knocks cold out in jtty. Try ii
feb Aft.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17

Get bottle of DR.. Waters White Pin
Cough Syrup and take it for that cough.
ttb Att Waters Pharmacy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
Cl2a11lberlain's
C0LlC. CHOLERA AND
Diarrhea Remedy

A few doses of this remedy will
invariably cure an ordinary at
tack of diarrhea.
It has been used in nine cpl
denies of dysentery with perfect
success.
It can always be depended
upon, even in the more severe
attacks of cramp colo and chol-
era morbus.
It is equally successful for
summer diarrhea and cholera
infantum in children, and is the
means of saving the lives of many
children each year.
When reduced with water and
sweetened it is pleasant to take.
Every man Of a family should
keep this remedy in his home.
Buy it now. 1t may save life.
PRICE, 25C. LARGE SIZE, QUO.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Sheriff.

AplOinteda Fenuty Sheriff.
Mr.. VIM. H. Stull, who was appointed
county constable for Mechanicstown dis
trict, has been appointed deputy sheriff
by Sheriff John Martz for the same dis
trict
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-17

Miss Nettye Putnam OF near Utica is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Geo. Late, Of
this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-22
Reception to Dame Fashion In Our Millinery ParlOrs

~ N Wednesday morning bright and early the much heralded and long looked-for ap- pearance of Dame Fashion will take place in our millinery parlors. She wil unless all signs fail, appear before a host of devotees-a admirers among the gentler sex who come from this and surrounding cities to bow and bend before her shrine. The imperous little lady will wear smile, Paris hat of immense proportions and ravishlng hue, and gown that would grace goddess. We will furnish the gown and hat, and be quite content if Fashion will only condescend to lend the smile to the occasion.
 Not one hat, but hundreds, will be our offer ing to Fashion on this festal day. Every leading salon of Paris will be represented -Virot Stu zanne Blum, Georgette, Louison, Madame Car Her, and the rest The revelation of beauty presented will, we think, not only surprise Dame Fashion, but great many of our other friends who attend on that day
 The event will be quite informal the invi- tations general. We couldn't send cards, you know, without overlooking some one-so we send the bidding broadcast, and from the four winds will come fashion $ many friends to do homage and receive the most cordial welcome
 The opening will be eventful-for Fashion rules with greater sway and power today than ever before. Not only those from the cities not only those of ample means-the feminine world everywhere acknowledges her sway and bows to her decree.
 Come on Wednesday, if not then, on the day following, or even the next. Whenever you do come-we' I'll be ready.