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Washington telegraph., 1909-03-05
TO BUILD NEW COURT HOUSE.

Harrison.-The county commits
sioner5 have received the plans and
specifications of the proposed new
court house, which have been pre-
pared by Architect Chas. L. Thomp-
son of Little Rock, and the archl-
tect will be called here at once and
work is expected to commence very
soon.
Washington telegraph., 1909-03-05
TO BUILD INrERuReAN.

Berryville.-Articles of incorpor-
alton for a traction and power COM
pany at Eureka Springs were filed
recently with the county clerk OF
Carroll county at Berryville. The
capital stock Of the company is
100000, of which $4,000 has
subscribed.
Washington telegraph., 1909-03-05
1oppLERs DROWN AT PLAY.

Marianna.-When the two small
children of VIII Travis, living near
Spring Creek, failed to return home
from play their mother started a
search for them, which led to the
discovery of their dead bodies in a
nearby creek.
Washington telegraph., 1909-03-05
and will p.opaply fail.


AS a result of prohibition
100000 brewing plant at Mem
phis, Tenn, brought but $4,000
when offered for sale.
English women suffragettes have
adopted the novel scheme of sending
two women by mail in an effort to
reach Premier Asquith.
President-elect Taft will be call
ed upon to settle the dispute in
north Alabama over the appoint
ment of a Federal judge.
All of the items in the rivers and
harbors bill affecting this section
of the country were favorably re-
ported by the Senate committee.
The University of Paris an
nounced officially that Theodore
Roosevelt had accepted an invitation
to deliver an address there in 1910.
Citizens of South Chicago launch
ed a crusade to protect children
from nickel theaters, public parks
and other alleged sources of juve-
nile delinquency.
"Arkansas" has been assigned as
the name of one of the new battle
ships authorized by Congress. The
monitor by that name will be given
d suitable designation.
Frank H. Hitchcock, chairman of
the Republican National Commit
tee, put pressure on the House
committee on postoffices and post
roads and forced a favorable report
on the mail subsidy bill.
In his invocation in the House
Chaplain Couden offered thanks for
the safe return of the battleship fleet,
and prayed for the coming of the
Gay when all problems would be set
t'ed by arbitration.
A nearing on proposed legislation
to prevent gambling in cotton and
grain futures was held before the
House Committee on Agriculture.
Five such bills are before the Com
mittee.
Washington telegraph., 1909-03-05
Should Have Looked for Elephant

A sailor enters a liyery-stable to
hire horse for the day to take some
friends into the country. The proprle-
tor has one brought out for inspection,
and begins: There's beauty for
you! Small head, clean legs, short
back" Short back be blowed! We
want one with a long back. It's to
carry nine"
Washington telegraph., 1909-03-05
1h-YEAR.oLp RoY MARRIEs.

Carthage.-Louis Crowder, 10
years old, and Miss Mary Belle Rig
gan, 10 years old, we're married at
the brides home, near this place,
Mr.. Crowder is probably the young
est married man in the county.
Washington telegraph., 1909-03-05
. TO BUILD sHlNeLE MILL.

Ashdown.-Henry D. jackson of
Shreveport is arranging to estab-
lish a shingle mill near Ashdown.
Timber for the plant will be RATED
down Little river.
Washington telegraph., 1909-03-05
ARKANSAS. NAVAL eueLER.

Russellyille.-HarF ". Hall, an
old Rasse!!Ei!!es llisasae listed
three years ago s sFbugler aboard
the U. S. S. Alaba1Aa, has turned
his attention to literature, and is at
present correspondent for several
New York papers, and a contribu-
tor to several magazines. Young
Halls enlistment is for four years.
He has been signally honored on
many occasions by the officers, and
was one of the bluejackets who
made the tour around the world
with the Pacific feet.
Washington telegraph., 1909-03-05
MACHINERY INSTALLED.

Jasper.-The Arkansas Land and
Timber Company has installed new
machinery in its large mill near
Jasper and will begin saving in o
few days.
Washington telegraph., 1909-03-05

of the trustees of the institution.
A proposition to establish a sepa-
rate college for women was refer
red to a special committee.
The missing schooner Defend
ant, from Mobile, February Z, for
Port Inglis, Fla, with a cargo of
coal, which had been given up for
lost, was beached near Cedar Keys,
Fla. The crew is safe, and there
is some hope of getting the vessel
off.
With the East flooded with Irish
potatoes from Europe and plant
ing time a thand in the West, the
Mallory and Morgan lines announc-
ed a rate of Is cents from New
York to Galveston on potatoes, this
being cut from 81 cents. The
rate on beer was also cut from 81
cents to Is cents.
The Supreme Court reversed the
decision of the Kentucky Court,
which held the American Express
Company liable for the loss to con-
slgnees in Kansas to whom dealers
in liquors had sent through the Com
pany, whisky in gallon packages,
which were seized and destroyed un-
der the Kansas Prohibition Law.
A bill to amend the postal laws so
that publications of an indecent or
immoral character, notices giving in
formation about how such publica-
tions may be obtained and communi-
cations tending to incite or threaten
ing assault, arson, murder or assassi-
nation, will be declared unmailable
has been introduced by Representa-
tive Garrett, of Tennessee. The meas
ure provides that fine of not more
than $4,000 Or imprisonment for
fee years, or both, shall be the pen
atty for each offense.
The British Government, which
has been much criticised of late for
tagging behind in experiments in
aerial navigation, has now called to
its assistance the best available ex-
perts for advice with regard to its
,sss stsas=ass a2I;asl hi hiarrng an.
nouncement in the House of Com
mons, Secretary of War Haldant
added that the Government was con-
sidering the advisability of trying
to secure the services Of the Wrigh1
brothers and their aeroplane.
If Bryan's voice holds out th'
record he made during his last pres
idential canvass as a speech-makel
will look like the fagged-end o.
nothing when he finishes his lecture
tour for 1909. He proposes to maxi
four or five speeches every weel
this year, and many weeks he vii
speak every day Bryan may nev
er be president, but if the contes
is ever decided by speech-makint
ability he will beat any two mel
in the country.-Clarion Ledger.
The latest estimates of che amour
of work necessary to complete tn
Panama canal snow that the worl
is over one-third finished The to
tai excavation required when tn
Americans assumed control wa
174, 4,666,595 cubic yards, of whicl
62,751,924 cubic yards had beel
taken out up to the end Of January
leaving III, ,904,672 cubic yards still
to be removed. Under the presen
plant there will be necessary 30,
$4,000 cubic yards Of filing TO
locks and dams and 5,O15,4 400 cqbi
yards of concrete.
Nearly 81 per cent of the popu
lation of Cuba at least 10 years o
age can read, the percentage of tn
large cities being 82.6 and in tn
rest of the island 47.9, according t
figures obtained in the census re
Washington telegraph., 1909-03-05
THE NEWS
IN Brief
A GENERAL SUMMARY OF IMPoR-
TANT NEWS OF THE WEEK
GATHERED FROM ALL OVER.

Great Britain and Russia are con-
sidering joint intervention In Per-
sia.
Mrs. W. X. Vanderbilt, ST., gave
a million for the erection of mod
ern tuberculosis tenements in New
York.
The personnel of President-elect
Taft's cabinet has been Officially an
nounced in New York.
The United States has ordered
warships to Central America to pro-
tect American interests.
Frederick William, Crown Prince
OF Germany, may visit the United
States during the coming year.
Tine Notifications and the diplo-
matte and consular appropriation
bills were passed by the Senate.
Congress forced President Roose-
yelt to personally sign for tickets
to witness the inaugural ceremonies.
Contrabrand war material is being
sent from the Pacific Coast of the
United States and Canada to In
dia.
President Roosevelt's enemies in
Congress are preparing to attack
him as he makes his exit from Off
eial life.
The Ohio river and all of its trib-
utaries are rising rapidly, and the
government weather bureau has is
sued flood warnings.
The Arizona-New Mexico state
hood bill, which passed the House,
6ec hao-- y11g7qT - Saszt1u11nr
Washington telegraph., 1909-03-05

Coeducation at Wesleyan Uni
versity of Middletown, Conn, was
abolished at special meeting here
of the trustees of the institution.
A proposition to establish a sepa-
rate college for women was refer
red to special committee.
Washington telegraph., 1909-03-05

The missing schooner Defend
ant, from Mobile, February Z, for
Port Inglis, Fla, with a cargo of
coal, which had been given up for
lost, was beached near Cedar Keys,
Fla. The crew is safe, and there
is some hope of getting the vessel
off
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-03-04
In The Cirruit Court,

James Lowe and George Fisher convic-
ted of burning property in Frederick city
were sentenced to term of years in the
penitentiary.
Clay and Harry Kinney, indicted for
the larceny of satchel and cuffbuttons,
were tried before jury who rendered a
verdict of not guilty. In the testimony
Clay admitted to escaping from the House
of Refuge. He also admitted to having
broken out twice. They were immedi-
ately re-arrested by Sheriff Myers on in
dictments found at the September term
of court in 1907, and which had been
stetted. Under the indictments, Clay
Kinney is charged with unlawfuIly taking
a gelding belonging to a colored man.
Harry is charged with taking $22 belong
ing to his mother. They were taken to
Jail.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-03-04
COMMUNICATED.
Ouis RidOut has a Vision.

HAS u
Considerable excitement is being raised
about the strange occurrence that happen
ed to Louis Ridout on Saturday night.
1t appears that he went to bed at an
early hour on Saturday and when he
awoke on Sunday morning he was great
ly surprised and somewhat scared when
he noticed that a new medal of the Bless
ed Virgin had been placed around his
neck during the night. Having gotten
up and dressed he at once went to some
of his neighbors and told them of the
strange occurance. This of course caused
considerable excitement and the old COL
ored gentlemen is greatly worried over
the happening. Some of the people in
the vicinity wnere Mr.. Ridout lives are
under the impression that some one en-
tered his house after he went to bed and
placed the medal around his neck.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-03-04
Accidentally Drowned.

A dispatch from Miamisburg, O., to
the Dayton (O.) Daily News, under date
of February q, tells of the drowning of
Adam w. Hahn, formerly of Creagers-
town, this county, the dispatch being as
follows:
"Much comment has been excited here
since the finding of the body of Adam W.
Hahn, the blacksmith of West Carrollton
who had been missing for week and had
last been seen by Officer Weidner on the
streets, Friday evening, February 18th.
The supposton is that he walked into
the lock, not realizing where he was.
There is no guard rail or any protection
of any kind to stop anybody from falling
into the lock. After coroner Swisher ar
rived, the body was taken to Brough's
undertaking establishment for examina
ton. There were no marks of violence
on the body and the coroner's opinion
was that it was case of accidental
drowning. Mr.. Hahn bore good repu-
tation as an honest, Industrious and quiet
citizen. He leaves wife who is held in
high esteem by all who know her. Two
sons, one daughter, three brothers and
sister survive him. Funeral services will
be held from his late residence in South
West Carrollton, known as Oklahoma,
Monday afternoon at O'Clock. Inter-
ment will take place in Evergreen ceme-
terry, West Carrollton."
THE above item is taken from, the Fred
erick Daily Ne,Os, March LIST. Mr.. Hahn
was well known in this vicinity, his par
ents residing in and near Thurmont for
many years 1t is with regret that we,
with many Others here, learn of his death.
-ED I
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-03-04
Order Nisi On Sales.

No. 1888 Equity.
In the Circuit court for Frederick county,
sitting in Equity.
January Term, 1909.
Milton G. Urner and Emory l.. COblentz,
Trustees of John J. Staup,
on
Petition.
In the Matter of the Report of Sales filed
the 18th day of February, 1909.
ORDERED, That on the 10th day, Of
March, 1909, the Court will proceed to
act upon the Report of Sales of Real Es-
tate. reported to said Court by Milton G.
Urner and Emory l.. Coblentz,. trustees
in the above cause, and ffYea.stherein as
aforesaid, to finally ratify and confirm
the same, unless cause to the contrary
thereof be shown before said day; pro-
vided copy of this order be inserted in
some newspaper published in Frederick
county for three successive weeks prior
to said day.
The report states the amount of sales
to be $3,O24.95.
Dated this 18th day of February, 1909.
SAMUEL T. HAFFNER,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick
county.
True Copy-Test:
SAMUEL r. HAFFNER, Clerk.
Urner & Urner, Coblentz & Waters,
feb 18E4t> Solicitors
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-03-04
Lows Letter.

Mr.. B. Schulz of Marion, Pa, is visit
his daughter Mrs. w. L. Miller.
Mr.. Chas. OFT is visiting friends in
New York city.
Mrs. Eyler and two children of EN-
mitsburg is visiting her sister Mrs. Hair
ny Boiler, and brother Mr.. Walter Dorsey.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Layman and Johnnie
Eyler are visiting in Mrs. Layman's
home in Frederick.
Mrs. Dory and Mrs. VIM. Miller spent
Wednesday evening with Mrs. q. w.
Pittinger.
Mrs. w. l.. Miller and Mrs. Jere Mar
tin were visitors in Frederick on Tues
day as the guests of the latter's daugh-
ter Mrs. H. S. Zimmerman.
Mr.. Clarence OFT visited in Taneytown
several days last week where he assisted
in the rendition of the Operetta Pauline.
At the Mask Carnival at Lake View
on Thursday evening Mrs. w. L. Miller
OF this place was again successful in win
ming the prize for most comic costume.
Mrs. Harry Better visited Mrs. Jere
Martin on Saturday.
Mrs. G. Frushour, Ethel and Harold
visited Mr.. w. L. Miller and family.
Mr.. Chas. Domer and family visited
her mother Mrs. Maurice Smith on Sun
day last.
A delightful pound party was held at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. j. M.
Fisher on Ash Wednesday evening, Feb.
"a. Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
A. G. Fisher, Misses Lizzie Miller, Anna
Krise, Nellie and Estella Fisher, Emma
and Mary Ramsburg, Bessie Long, Zelda
Smith, Julia and Bertha Troxell, Mary
and Beulah Long, Mamie Black of Buck
eystown, Kathryn Firord of Baltimore;
Messrs Guy Frushour, Roy Hankey,
Newell Fitze, John, Sam'l and Ernest
Long, Wilbur and Eddie Krise, Marion
Havner, James Saylor, Russell Seiss,
Byron Free, Robert Smith, John Derr,
Charles Black of Buckeystowp, Foster
Summers, Harvey Martin, Russell and
John Troxell. Various games were in
dulged in until late hour when all were
invited to the dining room where deli
cious refreshments were served.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Eyler visited his sis
ter Mrs. Cbas. Hoffman on Sunday.
Mrs. Annie Martin and son John and
Mrs. Katie Martin visited Mrs. G. w.
Pittinger and family on Sunday last.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-03-04
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Coming week of March 9Th, George M.
Conan and his royal family in the record
breaking hit of MIR. Cohan's career,
1.-THE YANKEE PRINCE"
Geo. Cohan will be supported by his
father, mother and sister, Jerry j., Hell
en- F. and Josephine Cohan, Tom Lewis
and brilliant company of more than 100
players. 1.-The Yankee Prince" is the
laughiest, danciest, musicalist, prettiest,
biggest entertainment in America.
George M. Cohan's coming engagement
here will be his last for at least two
years in view of his announced determi-
nation to retire from the the stage at the
end of this season, devoting two years to
a tour of the world. The Yankee Prince
contrary to the usual run of musical COM
edies, contains a fairly coherent plot
through which has been woven charm
ing love story.
The nucleus of this latest Cohan output
is the international marriage question,
and while it's telling does not delve too
deeply into that much talked about sub
ject, it is said to have served Mr.. Conan s
purpose in the construction of 1.-The
Yankee Prince" very admirably. Mr..
Lewis Interpretation of the character of
1.-THE Unknown" in Little Johnny Jones
cannot be recalled without bringing a
smile to the face. There are more than
a score of New Cohan songs, innumer.
able Cohan dances, beautiful chorus of
sixty girls and orchestra of % leading
musicians, and the usual array of attrac
tive costumes.
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
Admission rs to so cents
EWeek March 18th, the famous rura
success, "Way Down East" origina
company including Phoebe Davies.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-03-04
[COMMUNICATED.l
An Old Time Dance.

Through the kindness of Mrs. Ledly
Gloninger, some of the young folks in the
vicinity of St. Anthony's received per-
mission and held regular old time dance
at her summer home, "Valley View,
on Washington's Birthday. This is the
only dance of this kind that has been CIV
en- in this locality for many years. The
music was furnished by Messrs Richard
son and Mitchell, two colored gentlemen
living in the vicinity, and certainly is
worthy of mention. We hope they will
not be forgotten in the future when mu-
sic is needed.
Those who enjoyed themselves at oval
ley View" were, Mrs. Ront and family,
Mrs. James Settler and family, Mrs. w.
Weaver and family, Misses Mary Knott,
Lillian and Ora Brown, Alberta Little,
Ada Wagner, Addie Kreitz, Addie Ped
dicord, Lottie Pryor, Sophia Wetz-ll, M.
Miskell, Stella Hemler; Messrs Allen,
Lawrence and Felix Shorb, Frank Slate,
George and Jos. Wagner, John Rosen-
STEEL Joseph and Rob't Topper, Charles,
John and George Hemler, Jos. Peddicord,
Chas. Kelley, Edgar Dukhart, Poster
Summers, Victor Pryor, George Baker,
Thos. Little, Edw. Krietz, Henry War
then, Elmer Bailey, Guy and Gerald
Knott and Earl Ront.
Refreshments were served at midnight
after which dancing continued until an
early hour. The young folks vino recev-
ed permission to use this house for the
occasion wish to express their thanks to
Mrs. Gloninger for her kindness.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-03-04
PUBLIC MEETING.

On Tuesday evening, March 9th, at 8
o'clock, there will be public meeting
held in Town Hall, Thurmont, at which
time the subject of installing lighting
plant in the town will be discussed. A
gentleman from Baltimore city will be
present and explain the benefit, etc., of
an Acetylene Gas plant. This interests
every citizen and taxpayer in Thurmont,,
and it is hoped as many as possible will
attend this meeting.
BY order Board of Commissioners.
J. VIM. FREEZE, Pres.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-03-04
Notice to Creditors.
No. 1888 Equity.

No. 83SS Equity.
In the Circuit Court for Frederick county
sitting as Court of Equity.
Milton G Urner and Emory L. Coblentz
Trustees of John j. Staup, on Petition.
By order of the Circuit Court of Fred
erick county, sitting as a Court of Equi-
ty, passed January 25th, A. D. 1909, the
undersigned, Trustees, hereby give notice
to the creditors of John J. Staup to file
their. claims, duly authenticated, with the
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Frederick
county on or before the 10th day of March,
A. D. 1909. They may otherwise be de-
barred from participating in the distri-
button of the trust funds in said cause.
MILTON 6. URNER. Trustees.
EMORY l.. COBLENTZ, ''
feb 184t
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-03-04
SHALL WE HAVE BETTER LIGHTS?

SHALL WE NAVE BETTER LIGHTS?
If not the Arc Lamps why not an
Acetylene Plant for the Town?
We will not tire talking about the
eight" subject for the town. Nothing
much thus far has been accomplished but
keeping the subject before our people
will sooner or later bring results we are
sure. All the county towns of our size
and smaller have progressed much farth-
err than we have. Our town stands far
ahead of most of them in every way ex-
cept in the matter of street lighting.
Why can't we have better lights? Ftgy's
say we can't afford it. Tie taxpayers
ought to get something better for the
money they are spending, and we are of
the opinion they will endorse spending
m ire money if they can get value received.
Taneytown, Carroll county, is showing
a degree of progressiveness that could
we'll be initiated by our town. There the
town Is installing an acetyene gas plant
with will not only furnish light for the
town but viii derive a revenue from gas
sold to private houses and stores. Why
could not our town do the same? The
citizens Of the town would endorse a
move of this kind if the tax rate could
be maintained at its present rate, which
it coud read ly. There is no doubt but
that acetylene gas gives the best light
obtainable. We have enough evidence
Of this from private plants installed.
One has only to go to Buckeystown, this
county, to see splendidly lighted village.
Parties have been in town looking over
the situation of putting in such plant
and have had interviews with the town
authorities and we are informed that
public meeting will be held next Tuesday
night in the Town Hall to discuss the
project. Let everyone attend and see if
something can be accomplished.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-03-04
TrOutville items.

Mr.. Geo. Hotf visited friend, il Fred
erick last week.
Misses Emma and Suddie Pittinger
spent one afternoon with Mrs. Annie
Delaplane.
Mr.. Ira Eaton visitel his mother Mrs.
Mary Eaton of Frederick.
Mrs Sharetts of Woodsboro spent enc
evening with Mrs. Delaplane.
Miss Mildred Warner visited her grand
mother Mrs. Annie Havner.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Delap!ane and
granddaughter spent Sunday with Mr..
David Hoffman of Creagerstown.
Mr.. Chas. Winebrenner and family
m wed last week to Frederick.
Mr.. Chas. Etzler and family moved
last week from this place to Woodsboro.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-03-04
Join l,unnAnY A

/ oUh 49,
Messrs Paul Beard and Guy Firor Of
this place have become members of
Company A., Maryland National Guards,
of Frederick, and will go with the com
pany to Washington to attend the inaug-
uration ceremonies today. Company A.
has been declared the most efficient mill
tary company in the First Maryland Reg
iment and stands third in the State. A
number of other young men are thinking
seriously of joining the company.
Foxville Items.
The Foreign Mission service was held
last Sunday at the Lutheran church as
announced The offering from the Sun
day School was $9.11.
The funeral of Joshua Moser took place
S lnday afternoon at Mt. Bethel church,
h j., was the last of family of four broth
e.s AMI two sisters. He once owned a
nall farm in Foxville and was pros
porous farmer. Aged SO yeas and 2
months.
Among those Who expect to go to the
Inauguration are Mrs. Maggie Wolfe and
Mr.. E. ID. Hauver
Rev. M. l.. Beard of Thurmont visited
at the homes of Mr.. W. l.. Pryor and A.
L. Hauver ruring last week.
Among those who will remove from our
neighborhood this spring are Rufus B.
Delanter who will go to Hi, hield, and
Clinton blickenstaff who will 60 to Wash
ington county on John Browns farm.
Chester r. BrandenbIrg of this place
has bought lot in Smithsourg and is
going To build house OF same, which
he expects to occupy by next fall.
Elmer p. Wolf has bought track of
timber land from w. l.. Pryor and is
now engaged in king the timber off.
Chas. A. Wolfe is doing the saving for
him.