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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-11-05
The Comfy Statement

With last week issue of the CLARION
there was sent out copy of the County
Statement published under the law, show
ing disbursement etc.
These statements have for years and
wears been more or less of farce, in
the manner in which they dealt with the
financial affairs of the County. The law
was designed ostensibly for the purpose
of having the taxpayers informed OF the
financial affairs of the County. Four
fifths of the whole published statement
deals most particularly of pensions in
each district, set out with great particu-
larity, and those who received witness
fees, and Jurors and coroners examining
the bodies of some unfortunate who may
have met violent death; the sum total
of all the money involved is very small
part of the expenditures of the taXpay-
ers money.
We think there should be some more
up to date method of making these state
ments with little more particularizing
with reference to some OF the larger
sums. We assume there is nothing that
the Board would not care to have the tax
PAYERS scrutinize in detail. We have no
particular comment to make on the state
ment as whole, but there are some
parts that we want to direct our readers
attention.
There is something evidently wrong
with the Constables fees, amounting in
the aggregate to $205l. rs divided between
sixteen different persons, of those recelV-
ing fees we find j. Emory Nelson receiv-
ed $716. 70, and Lewis f. Carter $Sl5.9S.
These two constables received three
.fourths of all the fees, a rather remark
able thing and we are of the opinion
that the Commissioners were not quite
critical enough when passing these large
accounts. 1t will be seen that they are
passed once month, hence the accounts
may have not seemed large but they come
with due regularity and were uniformly
large. There is something wrong with
these accounts, in our humble judgement.
We also find then that the sinking fund
has the sum of $l3, 439. 80 to it's credit,
which is invested at 3 per cent. Just
why this should be invested at 3 per cent
we cannot understand when the Commits
sioners could buy their own bonds for
sinking fund purposes and thus get %
per cent and A per cent. In fact this
money could be otherwise invested safe
ly in banks or in gilt edge bonds and re-
ceve more than 3 per cent. Then, too,
we find no credit for the receipt of any
interest received on sinking fund invest
ment, unless it is compounded, and if
this is so it should be so stated
The Citizens National Bank seems to
have "the CALI as per the statement,
and at 6 per cent interest, on loans, and
the sinking fund at 3 per cent, IS not "A
bad thing. There are lots of banks in the
city and county and why not see if the
money the Commissioners are compelled
to borrow could not be had at a less rate
of interest With such gilt edge security
as Frederick County we positively know
that the money can be obtained at per
cent. These are some of our observa-
tons and are made with the view that
the taxpayers may themselves turn the
same over in their minds.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-11-05
Observation-Disclosures.

The above is the name of a German
chemical which is one of the many val
liable ingredients of Foley's Kidney Rem
edy. MISUNDERSTANDING is recog-
nized 10y medical text books and authori-
ties as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic
for the urine. Take Foley Kidney Rem
ady as soon as you notice any irregulari-
ties. and avoid serious malady. DR..
Jas. K. Waters
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-11-05
Fern Social this week. Entertainm ent
each night. Admission cents.
What about Lights for the Town?

w IuV IhSS"'S W. Wv '''''
The Getty fathers seem to b" at a
standstil on the light question. We are
informed that they believe the cost of
maintenance will be too much, said to be
5000 per year for Ia lights. We are not
in a position to deny this but we do strong
w doubt it and within a fortnight will
give some figures on same.
There is no question about it, we must
have better lights of some kind. Thur
mont is a progressive town along almost
every line but that of better lights, and
in that we are "back number" Get
your figures gentlemen and submit them
to the taxpayers. they are the one to say,
and give them chance we say.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-11-05
DI ED.
SEISS.

Mr.. John Seiss, residing at Rocky
Ridge, died early Monday morning of "a
complication of diseases. The deceased
was son of Mr.. and Mrs. Orlando Seiss
of Graceham. Funeral services took
place Wednesday afternoon at Rocky
Ridge, Rev. Bregenzer officiating. Mr..
Seiss is survived by widow and six
children. He was about "a years or age
M. l.. Creager, funeral director.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-11-05

.JNHIS is to give notice that the sub
| scrber, Elizabeth E. Tressler, has
obtained from the Orphans Court of
Frederick county, Md, letters OF admin
istration on the estate of
CHARLES w. TRESSLER,
deceased. All persons having claims
against the estate of said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same with
the voucher thereofle legally authenticated
to the subscriber on or before April
20, 1909, they may otherwise be excluded
from all benefit of said estate. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are hereby
warned to make immediate payment.
Given under our hand this 7th day of
October, 1908.
ELIZABETH E. TRESSLER,
Administrative.
oct Is st
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-11-05
If You are Over Fifty Read This.

Most people past middle-age suffer from
kidney and bladder disorders which Fol
ey's Kidney Remedy would cure. Stop
the drain on the vitality and restore need
ed strength and vigor. Commence tax
ing Foley's Kidney Remedy today. DR..
Jas. X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-11-05
TRESPASS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all persons
not to trespass with dogs, guns, fishing
or cutting down of any timber upon my
mountain land, home place or the Will
hide place, or on any land belonging to
me wherever situated, as the Law will
be strictly enforced against such person,
or persons.
MRS CHARLES SHIPLEY..
july 16 If
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-18

STATE.
For United States Senator
Vote for one.
JOHN l.. CASHEL.
w. e. PURCELL.
For Congress
Vote for two.
TOBIAS D. CASEY.
o. G. MAJOR.
L. S. PLATOU.
For Governor
JOHN BURKE.
For Lieutenant Governor
Vote for one.
H. D. MACK.
ALBERT M. BESANCoN.
For Justice Of Supreme Court
BURLEIGH f. SPALDING.
For Secretary Of State
Vote for one.
JOSEPH MANN.
BEN G. WHITEHEAD.
For State Auditor
B. F. BROCKHOFF.
For State Treasurer
JAMES E. CAMPBELL.
For Supt. Public Instruction
w. A. GODWORD.
For Attorney General
D. ]. O'CONNELL.
For Commissioner of Insurance
G. H. ANHEIER.
For Com'r Agriculture and Labor
JOHN L. HARVEY.
For Commissioner of Railroads
Vote for three
F. ]. DOUGHERTY.
J. N. MCCOY.
H. J. MITCHELL.
LOUIS G. SCHELL.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-18
CORNER stone Of M'CABE
CHURCH AUSPIClOUSLY Laid
Great Day for MethOdSm in Bismarck. Hundreds Witness
Ceremony and Listen TO ElOquence Of Bishop
4 D. Il. Moore Wednesday Evening

e . ~
Wednesday was an eventful day
for Methodism in this city. Fifteen
hundred people witnessed the laying
of the cornerstone of the McCabe
Methodist Episcopal church, which
is to be, when finished, the finest
protestant church in the state. Sub
scriptions were taken before the cor
nerstone was laid, which total ST.
400.
The afternoon services were in
charge of Rev. r. L. Watkins, Of
Washburn, who spoke on "The Ma
teriaI Side Of the Kingdom" This
was followed by a sermon by the
District Superintendent, Rev. s. A..
Danford Of Fargo.
The crowd gathered at z o'clock
to witness the cornerstone laying.
Chairs we're placed on the platform
and hundreds stood up. The pastor,
Rev. Louis Magin, had the services
in charge.
He welcomed the people in behalf
of the church to witness the cere
monies and spoke of how the first
church was built through the eff
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-18
LIVED AFTER HANGING.
Men and Women Who Survived che
Ordeal Of the ScaffoId.

Men and Women Who Survived the
Ordeal Of the Seaffold.
Innumerable instances Of resuscita-
ton after hanging are recorded. Hen
~ III. granted a pardon to woman
named Inetta de Balsham, who was
suspended from O'clock on a Mon
day to sunrise Of Thursday and after
ward "came to-" DR.. Plot tells Of
Swiss who was hanged up thirteen
times without effect on account Of the
peculiar condition Of his windpipe, it
having been converted into bone by
disease
Annie Green, servant girl, was
hanged at Oxford in 1850 and recover
ed fourteen hours afterward under a
doctors treatment. Mrs. Cope, who
was hanged at the same place eight
years later, also recovered. On Sept
2, 1724, Margaret Dickson was hanged
at Edinburgh and recovered while be-
ing carried to the grave. She lived
for many years afterward and was
universally known as "Half Hanged
Maggie Dickson"
s1A45A4SboCDl CslACAa aoAlSO S1l4Iu was
hanged at Tyburn in 1705. A reprieye
came when he had been suspended q
quarter of an hour. He was cut down,
bled and revived. William Duel, hang
ed in London in 174O, revived and
was transported. A man hanged in
Cork in 1865 was taken in hand by
physician who brought him round In
six hours, and we are told the fellow
had the nerve to attend a theatrical
performance the same evening.
Richard Johnson, hanged at Shrews-
bury, Oct. 3, 1896, obtained promise
from an undersherif to place him in
the coffin without changing his clothes.
After hanging half an hour he still
showed signs Of life, and on examina-
ton it was found he had wrapped
cords about his body connected with
hooks at the neck which prevented
the rope from doing its work. The
apparatus was removed and the man
hanged effectually.
1t may be offered in explanation of
the cases mentioned that there was no
drop used at executions In those days,
the culprit usually suffering asphyxia
without the cerebral column being
broken London Tit-Bits
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-18

hour longer. Bishop Moore's COM
ing to the city will not soon be for
gotten. He has written his influence
indelibly on the lives of its people,
and may God spare his life many
years to continue to bless the people
to whom he speaks. The Methodist
church made no mistake when 1t
elevated him to the highest Office in
the church.
Notes.
Mandan sent over a large delega-
ton to attend the cornerstone lay
ing.
The pastor stated that $500 had
been received toward the building
fund Of the new church UP to yester-
day morning.
Rev. w. L. Clough and daughter
of Steele, and Mrs. Gillispie attended
the exercises.
The cornerstone weighs $50
pounds.
The souvenir program contains
q picture of the new church and Of
Bishops Moore and McCabe.
Rev. Magin stated that he Was
more than pleased with the success
of the services.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-18

forts Of Rev. James M. Bull. Mrs.
H. p. Bogue was the first giver
toward the old church and she gave
second subscription to the new
church. Rev. G. G. McCabe, after
whom the new church is called, was
instrumental in securing the gift of
5000 from the board of church ex-
tension to assist in the erection of
the first church.
He then stated that the new church
would seat between 500 and 900
people and that the Sunday school
department would have twelve class
rooms, which would accommodate
$50 scholars. The basement was to
have large dining room, kitchen,
pantry, ladies' parlor, mems room.
boys club rooms.
This was followed by a hymn led
by large chorus. Rev. w. Il.
Clough of Steele, Rev. ]. w. Mabien
Of Ashley and Rev. s. A. Danford
of Fargo assisted in this preliminary
service.
Bishop D. H. Moore then deliver
ed a mastery discourse on the OBJ
ject of cornerstone laying, Even
those most distant could easily hear
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-18

every word he uttered. Subscrip-
tions were then taken.
The pastor took the box, donated
by G. w. Wolbert and placed there,
in a bible, Methodist Discipline, a
Methodist Hymnal, a copy of each
Of the Bismarck papers, a North
western Christian Advocate, and two
lists, which together contained 1850
names of those who had donated to
the building funds of the churches.
1t was then placed in the hole cut
out in the stone, and was carefully
|. lowered into place. The stone came
from Aberdeen, Scotland, and was
given by Geo. L. Carufel, manager
Of the Fargo Marble and Granite
Works. Bishop Moore then laid the
stone. After singing the doxology,
Rev. Magin pronounced the benedic-
ton.
The crowd then proceeded to take
possession of the church, where for
two hours and fifty minutes Bishop
Moore held the closest attention of
the large audience His discourse was
masterpiece and many expressed
regret he did not continue for an
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-18
CHINESE LANGUAGE.
Difference Between the Written Char
acters and Speech.

Difference Between the Written Char
acters and Speech.
The dialects or languages Of the Chi
nese empire are very numerous and
dissimilar. Thus Chinese speaking
the dialect Of the Kwangtung (Canton)
province is not understood by Chi
nese residing in the neighboring prov
ince of Fukien. The language or dia-
lect spoken at Shanghai would be quite
strange to the people residing at Pekin
Written characters Of Chinese are,
however, understood and recognized
by sight throughout the whole empire
in the same manner as our Arabic nu-
merals l, 2, 3, 4, ETC., are recognized
by the eye throughout Europe. But as
these numerals when pronounced or
read have entirely different sounds at
tached to them in England, France,
Germany, Italy, etc., so the Chinese
written characters are spoken in to-,
tally different words and sounds in
the several provinces Of China, with,
however, the important exception that
the mandarin language is spoken or
understood more or less throughout
three fourths of China or, roughly
speaking, in nearly all the provinces
north and west of the river Yangtze.
The language known as Wen-li is the
medium by which the classical books
Of China have been handed down. It
is par excellence the written language
of China, but it is not generally under
stood by the great mass of the people
The spoken language-viz, Mandarin
may also be written, and there is a
good deal Of colloquial literature in
Mandarin. Versions of the Bible in the
local patois have also been produced in
several districts Of the southeast,
where the dialects are very numerous
and diverse I.. itiii
In the Chinese written language
there are over 10000 distinct charac-
ters or symbols. and this vast number
is being constantly increased by the
addition Of new characters to repre-
sent new scientific words and modern
ideas. 4
| Although the Chinese are considered
a literary people and have naturally a
desire for education, yet owing to the
extreme difficulty Of mastering the
Chinese characters it Is estimated that
only one in ten Of the population car
read or write. Contemporary Review.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-18

COUNTY.
For State Senator
DR.. f. r. SMITH.
For Representative
S. M. FERRIS.
H. A. HALLUM.
For Sheriff
J. NJ. THOMPSON.
For Auditor
G. E. MOFFIT.
For Treasurer
S. H. SCOTT.
For Clerk District Court
JOHN MCLAUGHLIN.
For Register Of Deeds
ROBERT YEATER.
For Commissioner, End Dist
Vote for one.
FRED w. KORN.
S. X. HOOD.
For Co. Assessor, End Dist
S. H. COONS.
For 90. Assessor, 3rd Dist
F. w. MOFFIT.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-18
: LIvoNA

Joseph Letner returned from Iowa
last week.
Wesley Baker, Jr.. was caller in
Liyona Saturday.
William, John ad Joe Baker left
last Friday on their annual shearing
tour west Of the river.
Frank Marsh was over from Fort
Rice Sunday.
Politicians are beginning to pop
around the corners.
The new school house has been
accepted, and teacher and pupils are
happy.
Frank, Joe and Fred Litner are
working for Martin Goss on the road
between here and Hazelton.
Wesley Chandler. Mrs. GRAPHICAL
and Miss Campbell made trip to
Linton last week.
Livona, June Is, 1908.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-18
Grim Comedy.

A certain young actress was con-
stantly irritated by the pompous be-
havior Of the actor-manager in whose
company she was playing.
"Now, Miss Blank" said the great
one, you'll have an opportunity to
show your talents in another direction.
I've cast you for a dandy part, small,
but fat And youth have chance to
study me In new role. You've never
seen me do farce comedy, have your
Eyes. have" contradicted Miss
Blank: 1--WE seen your Macbeth"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-18
TIC Pain of It.

II wouldn't have minded being whip
ped SO much" said the young culprit,
"if the teacher hadn't said that my
punishment hurt him more than it did
me-"
'That oughtn't to make you feel any
worse y
"Well, 1t did. What he punished me
for was telling stories"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-18

The primary election law requires that thirty
cratic cast for Secretary
cast at the coming
ticket therefore,
the ballot at the that at
least lo5 Democratic ballots be cast
election June "a And
ticket it will be
ballot
You cannot vote for Democratic candidate either
the primary election
lot
You cannot vote for Democratic
nor for Republican candidate a
should to
OWN party the first duty
idates primary to insure them place
on the general election ballot
is understood effort being Republican
didates to have Democrats
election the
Democratic
there are 15 democratic ballots the
ty ticket will not
p. e. BYRNE,
2 Chairman Democratic County Central Committee.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-18
Barred out.

'Don't you feel well?, asked friend.
mot very" answered Mr.. Cumrox.
''Why don't you go homer"
II can't. Mother and the girls are
giving q tea. and I'm not invited
Washington Star.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-18
Only 10 Gents.

You can save money II you look
over the goods on the 10-cent bar
gain table for June. at Wolbert Hard
ware company.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-18

Misery may love company, but it
aoesnI entertain IT'S company very well.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-10
PULLIAM HAS FAITH IN CUBS
President of National League Believes
They VIII Win.

CINCINNATI, O., Oct. 9.-The members
of the National base ball commission left
at noon today for Detroit to at enl the
opening game Of the worlds champ onsh p
series, which begins there tomorrow. No
statement further than last nights official
announcement of the conditions governing
the contest was given out, but President
Pu'llam in an interview talked entertain-
ingly of the championsh'p race. He said:
at was the greatest race in the history Of
base ball, ana the best team undoubtedly
won. But there was great glory for other
that were fought right dow to the last
day; o.o. .no,,,, 90 ., ,,o Nav vovr
team for the gallant fight they made to
bring the flag to Gotham.
p,t tsSa1s tR6sS fougbt on their " %a gep from a
iowly position to the leadership in the
race. holding that place for 2 long time
ability that. has rarely If ever been eQualled
"Pittsburg, too, deserves the limit of
tive in the National league. Manager
Clarke started the season with only one
regular o%utfielder. He also tried four first
basemen during the season. Yet, despite
this hand cap, the team bait ed gamely and
successfully, winding, up the season only
one game behind the leaders and remaining
in the light until their last game was
played for the cb,oaroes. thew are n great
game, able team. No team In the league
suffered more through accidents and Ill
ness during the season than the Cubs. Yet
tney were never discouraged, out were al
ways fighting among the leaders. In the
series with the Tigers l believe the Cubs
again will come off victorious. However,
in all fairness, I trust that the best team
will win, and that there will be no excuses
to. offer on either side after the worlds
championship battles are over.
so far as the National league race was
concerned, 1t was the greatest, cleanest
base ball fight in the history of our or
ganlzation. TIL matter OF the disputed
game between the Giants and the Cubs is
TO be greatly deplored, Of course, but 1t was
settled in the only honorable way that
could be devised.
las evidence OF what a close race II was
/ only need to cite the fact that there was
much less trouble with players this year
than ever before, only four men on the
three leading teams being suspended during
the season, New York having ope' Chicago
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-10
AGGIEs READY TO GO NoRTH
Play Under Big Eight Rules WIN he
Big Blow,

AMES. Ia, Oct. 9-(Special .)-Practice
on State field is becoming strenuous and
Coach Williams repeated injunctiOns to
get some pep" combined with the bracing
effect of the cool weather, are putting the
men In fighting trim. A week is too short
a time to recover from a blow like the one
that fell when the announcement came that
the Minnssota game must be played under
the Big Eight rules. but the team work
Is improving.
No secret practice has been started here
yet, though Minnesota seems to find IL
necessary to conduct it's maneuvers behind
a canvas wall. The opinion is prevalent
here that the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS game
last Saturday was little Indication of the
real strength of the Gophers, and that they
will put up an altogether different game
this week. The Aggies have been up
against the husky northerners too many
times to be fooled into thinking that their
playing will be seriously weak. Though
the loss of three old veterans has killed
the hopes OF the Ames supporters of being
able to celebrate a victory over Minnesota,
the team will be full OF fight, and the game
will be a scrappy one from start to finish.
The only regret expressed here is hat the
game is to be played away from home.
The varsity made some long gains on the
scrubs last night, chiefly through the line
and around the end. Both Heggen and
Knox are being tried out at quarter. Knox
Is also being practiced at fullback, where
he shows up with considerable speed. 1t is
quite likely that he will play this position
in Saturdays game, with Heggen at full
back.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-10

the local team In the series and this will
force O'Leary into the game, despite the
fact that he has a badly bruised thumb.
II was Manager JenningR' intention to
day to have Pitcher Killian, Detroits
strong left handler. TO face the Chicago
team in the opening game. Catcher
Schmidt is expected 20 catch most OF the
games during the series, In spite OF a pain
full finger which the club physician says
Is both dkslocated and slightly fractured.
Contractors had double forces OF men al
work In the park today putting up the
extra seats and bracinE the stands where
necessary and President r. ]. Navin de-
clared that by noon tomorrow the park
would be ready for a crowd Of 1000 to
900. II IL expected that there will be
seating capacity for about 1900.
The Chicago team is due here at In
this afternoon.
II feel confident that we will win the
worlds title,'' said Manager Jennings to-
day. Yet I will make no prediction. All j
will say is that when the Cubs get
through with the series they will know
that they have been In a fight"
Weather Indications are for a bright.
sunny day tomorrow.