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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-02-11
MOntey,le Amendments.

: At the meeting of the Board OF Chari-
ties and Corrections, held at Montevue
Tuesday morning, the following appoint
ments were made: Samuel U. Gregg,
superintendent; Mrs. l.. E. Gregg, ma
tron; DR.. H. p. Fahrncy, physician; DR..
U. G. Bourne, physician of colored =
partment; w. Scott Van Fossen, clerk;
Howard l. Stone, warden; Clarence M.
Smith, engineer; Edward Hackett, as
sistant engineer.
The remaining appointments will be
made at the next m Getting of the board
on February 23.-Neacs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-02-11
MIR. MOTTER "a YEARS OLD.

Louis NJ. Motter, of Emmitsburg,
father of Rev. Isaac Nj. Motter, pres
ident of the County School Commits
sioners, quietly celebrated his ninety
fourth birthday Saturday. He was
born in Emmitsburg, February 9th,
1915, and besides being a lifelong
resident of that town, has lived all
his life in the same house.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-02-11
In the Circuit Court.

The case of Jacob G. Matthews VS..
John G. Forney was taken up before a
jury last Thursday morning. The case
was a suit for SIS, 900 damages for alleged
seduction by the defendant of his daugh-
ter, Sarah Ellen Matthews, about March,
1907. 1t took nearly the whole day to
examine witnesses, and argument before
the jury did not begin until 45O o'clock
The case was given to the jury about
O'Clock. After being cut several min
utes, the jury returned with verdict
for the defendant. Coblenty & Waters
represented. the plaintiff and Vincent
Sebold and Reno S. Harp the defendant
The parties in the case reside several
m les north of Thurmont, and those who
We're summoned as witnesses came here
and went to Frederick via w., F. & G.
Ry. 1t is reported that in all over one
hundred persons went on the two trains
to court on that morning.
The case of Peter S. Hemp VS.. James
l.. Wallace, was given to the jury last
Monday night shortly before nine o'clock.
The jury returned after an hours DELHI
GRAFTON, with verdict for the defendant.
Stoner and Wineberg represented the
plaintiff, and Hammond Urner, d. p.
Buckley and A. ID. Willard, the defendant.
There has been considerable comment
regarding the cost of this case, which in
volved strip of land between the pro-
pertes of the parties, about 69St feet
long, and varying in width from foot to
nine inches. The land in dispute is said
to be worth about ST.
There were about thrty-fve witnesses
in the case, which occupied three days
for trial. The case cost the county about
1929. OF this, $751; so is for the services
of seven bailitfs, and $751; SO for the
twenty-five jurors. 1t also delayed the
trial of eight cases which had been set
/ for trial during the time.
In the case of Bertram d. Hospelhorn
vs.. David Fl. Reesman, suit on a note,
a judgment for 1892, was rendered by
the court for the plaintiff The defend
ant failed to put in appearance. Urner
& Urner represented the plaintiff.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-02-11
WESTERN MARYLAND WILL BUY.

The Baltimore Sun of Feb. 5 says:
Upon petitions of Mr.. Benjamin F.
Bush, receiver of the Western Mary
land Railroad Company, orders were
signed yesterday by Judge Morris, III
the United States Circuit Court, au-
thorjzing the expenditures of SS6G,
371.55 for additional equipment fol-
the railroad, and ratifying tentative
agreement making the New England
Coal and Coke Company the exclus-
i've selling company for five years in
New England of the Davis Coal and
Coke Company, a constituent proper
ty of the railroad.
In his petition for authority to buy
additional equipment, Mr., Bush said
he desired to acquire 800 steel box
cars at 1915 each, $50 steel gondola
cars at $40 each and ) Pacific type
locomotives at SIS, 900 each and such
other equipment as the amount OF
money authorized by the Court to be
spent would buy.
Under the order of Court of June !
last, the petition also said, there are
outstanding receivers certificates ag-
grcgating 81 ,205, 722, "A, bearing &
per cent. interest and payable June |,
1910, or sooner. These outstanding
certificates Mr.. Bush will discount as
of March 1, 1909, for 81 1873, 62S. Al
certificates of that date and payable
on or before March |, 1911, with 5
per cent. interest, and to be part OF
an issue of 1000, 900. The balance
of $3.50, 81 80 is the sum to be spent
for the new equipment.
The agreement with the New Eng
land Coal and Coke Company was
made in accordance with the order OF
Court of March q last, that the coal
business be kept separate from the
railroad business. To carry out the
order it was necessary to establish
sales agencies.
After receiving the order from the
Court, Mr.. Bush took train in tho
afternoon for hurried trip to New
York. He is expected back in his
Office this afternoon.
Now that the Western Maryland is
about closing up its receivership there
are many rumors as to how this will
bc done. 1t was said definitely by
those best informed locally that nc
action to this end will be taken until
the Supreme Court hands down its
d, ciSiOn as to the cOnStitutiOnality OF
the commodity clause of the Hepburn
law which is now before it from the
Pennsylvania Federal Courts in the
Reading case. This involves the right
of the railroads to own and operate
coal mines belonging to them, and is
n matter of vital Importance to the
Western Maryland. A large part of
its traffic is coal supplied to it from
its own mines.
Other court DEGREES vii have to lie
obtained before sale or rcorganiza-
ton can he accomplished, as the pro-
pcrty is now under the protection of
the Frederal Court here. That it will
be ultimately reorganize9 by the pres
ent stock and bond holders seems GER
tain. What may be done with it
after their policy is carried out can
not now be said with-equal positive
rcss.
Those who know best say the orig
inal plans of the projectors to extend
the road to Pittsburg and joining it
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-02-11

c. r. Kluger. the jeweler, 1860 Vir-
ginia Ave., indianapolis, Ind, writes: II
was SO weak from kidney trouble that |
could hardly walk hundred feet. Four
bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy clear
ed my complexion, cured my backache
and the Irregularities disappeared, and !
can now attendto business every day, and
recommend Foley 8 Kidney Remedy to all
sufferers, as it cured me after the doctors
and other remedies had failed" DIR.
Jas. X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-02-11
WashinrtOn's Birthday.

Keep in mind the Kings Daughters
supper on the 22nd. Everyone knows
with what keen relish their good hot
chicken and wheat mullins are deyoured.
This time they will serve you at the home
of Mrs. Sam'l Long, Supper Csc, served
at S D. m. Home made candies will also
be on sale.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-02-11

Don't forget the Woman's Exchange
in the room below the Thurmont Nation
al Bank, Saturday from 2 to p. m. Get
your cakes or desert for Sunday from
them. Delicious rolls and beaten biscuits,
crullers and candies, potato chips and
preserves, also fancy articles.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-02-11
Pneumonia follows La Grippe.

Pneumonia often follows la grippe but
never follows the use of Foley's Honey
and Tar, for la grippe coughs and deep
seated colds. Refuse any but the genu-
inc in the yellow package. DR.. Jas. X.
Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-02-11
In the Carroll Comfy Court.

One of the cases to come up at the
February term of the circuit court for
Carroll county, which began Monday, is
the suit of the Emmitsburg Water Com
pany against the burgess and commits
sioners of Emmitsburg, removed from
Frederick county.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-02-11
L. W. II RMACOST.
IOyefe,lSt..

There will be lovefeast held at the
Thurmont Moravian church Sunday even
ing, Feb'y ID, 1909, at 1880 o'clock. All
are cordially invited to attend. Silver
collection will be taken at the door.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-02-11
LAKE VIEW

LAKE VIEW.
Thursday night, Feby 18th, Basket
Ball Team from Deaf and Dumb Acade-
my VS.. strong team of Frederick.
Don't miss this game. Good music.
Train from Thurmont leaves at g. 80.
sasn GRIFFITH & TURNER CO.'S.
Garden and Field Seeds at
feb 2t* WEYBRIGHTS.
nas- FOR SALE-BASKET SLEIGH ;
Good condition, cheap.
feb 2t* M. L. CREAGER.
pan TRY VERIBEST RUBBER ROOF
ing, will be found at
| feb II 2t+ WEYBRIGHTS.
sG- PRIME YELLOW CORN $50
Pounds to the Barrel. Have rs Barrels
on hand.
feb ct B. M. JONES.
sH~ FOR SALE-GRAND UPRIGHT
Piano. Good as new.
MRS. ]. HARRY FREEZE,
feb AIT" Thurmont, Md.
sB" ROCK, DAIRY, AND TABLE
Salt at
feb IL 2t* WEYBR1GHTS.
Stop That Cough.
Get bottle of DIR. Waters White
Pine Cough Syrup and take it for that
cough.
apr. 4tf. Waters Pharmacy.
White Pine Cough Syrup prepared by
DIR. Waters, knocks cold out in a jiffy.
Try it. apr. Att.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-02-11
BAKERS COCOA S CENTS CAN.

FOR DAYS ONLY Feby H. r. 1877 offer the regular 1Oc
size COCOA at &C. seasonabe article just half price
Corn Meal 23c Peck. Prepared Buckwheat, pkg. 1Oc
difference Meal Ours The yeast and salt it. Cakes
of quickly baked bottle lOc Maple
with will the taste
o " ~ Canned Sweet Potatoes 12c.
MaZal Corn Flakes for 2Oc. Canned Pie Peaches 1Oc
This saving price, these? Full 3pound
~ w., a. D, soidy packed and low
cream Chcesc AVc IO"n"' price quality
We sell arbel's only Why It's
Nice fresh Pork Bologna l2c
-. Try our Ham Bologna at 15c pound.
Lima Beans per Ct 12c. We have some nice Onions
Headquarters for Valentines and Post
hat tat this Cards.
WANTED!
Good Lard at Oc h.
Side Meat at FreshE Eggs at 2sc doz
the constantly striving reach
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-02-11

J. Oliver Wadlow, Freedom, Carroll Co.,
Milton A. Zollickoffer, Uniontown, g
E. E. Reindollar, Taneytown, Carroll Co.,
Wm H. Shower, Manchester,
Fenby l.. Herring, inksburg, g
w. u. Marker, Tyrone. Carroll Co.,
VIM. A. Abbott, Hal
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-02-11
Business Locals.

sH~ FOR SALE. MY MOUNTAIN
Lot containing AZ Acres of excellent tim
Der, situated mile directly north of
Franklinville schoolhouse, adjoining the
lots of Messrs Fry, Stoner and Long.
Will sacrifice same for $500 to quick pur-
chaser.
EPHRAIM G. ECKENRODE,
1l2l Forest Place,
feb II ct Baltimore, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-02-11

Hoarse coughs and stuffy colds that may
develop into pneumonia over night are
quickly cured by Foley's Honey and Tar,
and it soothes infamed membranes, heals
the lungs, and expels the cold from the
system. DR.. Jas. X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-02-11

"a" GRIFFITH & TURNER CO.'S.
Garden and Field Seeds at
feb IL 2t* WEYBRIGHTS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-02-11

l.. w. Armacost, Thurmont, Fredk. Co
E. l.. Amman, Emmtsburg,
G. P. b. Engar, New Windsor, Carroll,
Louis E. Shriver, Union Mills, Carroll Co.
T. j. Kolb, Detour, Carroll Co.
Dr. M. M. Norris, Union Bridge,
mpstead, Carroll Co.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-02-11

Foley's Orino Laxative cures constipa-
ton and liver trouble and makes the
bowels healthy and regular. Orino is
superior to pills and tablets as it does not
grippe or nauseate Why take anything
else? DR.. Jas. X. Waters.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-04-24

that the Indians had decided to give up the fight Ac
cordngly penciled the following dispatch:
:" Col Bankhead, Commanding OfHcer Fort Wal
lace sent you two messengers on the night Of the
7h nst informing you Of critical condition. tried
you last night but they did not succeed
in passing Indian pickets and returned. the others
have arrived, then hasten to assistance
=. The Cheyennes alone number $50 or more. They
are splendidy armed with Spencer and Henry rifles .
We living mule and horse meat and are entirely
out Of rations. II 1t was not for 30 many wounded
would in and take the chances Of whipping the
reds II attacked. can hold out here Tor six days
longer but please time Very respectfully.
obedent servant, George A. Forsyth.
"P S.-My surgeon having been mortally wounded my
wounded have had their injuries dressed please
bring surgeon with you
81 confded this to excellent men, Donovan and Pill
lev They left our intrenchments at midnight and
they did not return hopeful that they had escaped
the vigilance of the Indian sentries and were their
way to Fort Wallace 1t these two who fell In
with Col B. H. Carpenters command two days later ana
gave the first intmation Of our plight.
..The wound in my thigh having become exceedingly
panu asked Of the to cut the bullet out put
az II lay very near the femoral artery they all declined
to attempt Taking razor. which happened TO %
In my saddle bag managed to cut 1t out myself greatly
to my almost immediate relief On the fourth day our
horse and mule putrid but one OF the men
shot q little gray wolf that helped out somewhat
x had the men raise me on blanket to get oetter
OF afars and suddenly the Indians sent In fus
iade Of about 30 shots The who held the corner Of
the Blanket upon which rested my broken leg dropped u
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-04-24

causing the bone to part and protrude
through the flesh, much to my savagely
expressed wrath.
ION the sixth day called the well
men together and told them that az
there was no certainty that our messen-
gers could get through they were en-
titled to a chance for their lives.
believed that most of our enemies had
withdrawn, and as the men were well
armed I doubted II any ordinary body
of Indians would dare attack them on
their way to Fort Wallace. AS for
the wounded, we must take our chances
If attacked.
For few moments there was dead
silence, then rose q hoarse shout:
Never! Never! Wen tand by you.
general, until the end:' Mccall saying:
We've fought together, and, by heavens.
IL need be, we'll die together!'
THE next two days-the Indians only
keeping vidette in sight and most
of them having sappeared-seemed to
me to be almost interminable. We
all became weaker for want Of food.
On the morning Of the ninth
day one of the men lying near me
suddenly sprang up, and shading his
eyes with his hands. shouted: There
are some moving objects on the far
hills
Every man was on his feet In an In
slant, and then some keen-eyed scout
shouted: BY the God above us, It's an
ambulance!'
THE strain was over. It was Col.
Carpenter with troop of the Tenth
cavalry"
Not long afterward the sub-chiefs Of
the warriors who had surrounded and
fought Col Forsyths band admitted
that the Indians in the fight lost 70
killed and many wounded. There were
1000 warriors in the band that at
tackled Forsyth's force Of 81 men-and
in the end the white men won.
1t was a great fight and the fact
that the white men won proved sure
indication of final victory on the from
tier, which came about short time
later. The records of the war office in
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-04-24
KNEW ALL TO BE KNOWN.

He was midde-aged who had graduated from
the OF experience who believed he master OF
arts, with diploma acquired by profound study OF the
world and he went out to make call on leading 9th
at his superior country place. The leading Citizen
was not at home nor any member Of TIN family except
the youngest daughter child Of IA thereabouts She
tumbled out Of hammock and surveyed the strange
visitor with COOL calculating Sizing him up. and
recognizing sign OF the book agent or burglar about
his Clothes his she calmly bid him welcome
until father should return" The visitor with mental
hudder prepared to entertain mademosele but to his
she took that duty ont of his grasp and 10
marking that she presumed he would like to see thu
place." somewhat haughtiy indicated that she would tk
him en- they walked TO and fro, the middleaged
vanly trying to label or to approve with the right
word many beautiful objects the miliouaires estate
but nothing nutered amused the youngest daughter
She called everything by its right title knew the different
breeds the pedgrees Of all the prize livestock the boan
Of tree and precious shrub and resled
on information with all the Icy OF expert and
specialist Nothing joted her. Finally they arrived It
section Of the garden where aborers busy and het
against the wall Of greenhouse stood box lled With
beer bottles. The youngest daughter glanced 1t them
with tilt Of the head and Of the hand. she said
"And this the Anheuser Busch" So they psassd On -
the next
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-04-24

now the column hestaes and shakes pour
in their seventh volley just few of the war
riors reach of little island and then spring
ing quickly their feet, with wild cheers and impreca
lions their foes the frontiersmen suddenly pour al
most into the faces Of the mounted warriors rapid
fire from their revovers while the Indian column sudden
ly divides each side Of the island and breaks in all
directions for the shelter Of either shore the now COM
pletey defeated panicstricken savages covering
to their horses backs feary demoraized and seeking
only safety in eager and headong flight"
Gen Forsyth was shot three times but he dragged him.
self about to care for the wounded Lieut. Beecher shot
in the sde turned to Forsyth and said, quietly and
simply: IT have my death wound general and then as
the commanding officer tells the story he replied to his
subordinate: "Oh no. Beecher no. can't be as bad as
that"
eyes Good night! I heard him murmur once: MY
poor mother the sunset his life went out.
Good night Good knight
Aner the failure of their attempt the little
band OF soldiers Indians beseged the whites for nine
days the second chapter OF the story has much OF
the stirring interest Of the first as 1t Is told by the omcer
in command in that campaign on the eastern Colorado
frontier.
With Col Forsyth were s. officers and men. Before
the Indian lines were broken they charged down on
the detachment the bullets of the Cheyennes and the
Sioux found a victims. one-thrd Of them being killed
and the others badly wounded Col Forsyth had bull
let In right thigh his left leg was broken below the
knee his scalp had been torn open by rcochetng
shot
Let Col Forsyth tell the story Of the siege:
Orders issued to unsaddle the dead horses TO
use the saddles to strengthen works. to connect the
rine pits and to deepen them stll and to cut on
large steaks from the dead horses and mules and to
bury them deep in the sand to avoid putrehcation.
Having made the wounded comfortable as possible
with water dressings the surgeon had been MORALLY
wounded and strong guard having been posted, ate
few mouthfuls horse flesh and dozed until
morning The Indians evidently believing that would
try escape the night approached at early daylight to
take ND trail Owing to some accidentally dis
charging his rfne they threw themselves nat the
ground and we succeeded IN killing only Of them The
next day very hot and We that were wounded suf
fered intensely. 80 t "a. IA, II +
During all this time noticed that there steady
beating OF drums and death chants among the women
in the main camp Of the It weary enough
day for We were out Of food horse and mule meat
which we had to eat without cooking but fortunately
had plenty Of good water. At noon, Scout Gro
YER informed that the Indian women and children
were BEGINNING to withdraw and concluded at once
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-04-24

passing loosely each knee Riding well IN front .,
the center OF his line Roman Nose led the charge with
reckless gallantry that may have been euuaIed hut
could not have been excelled feet three inches in
height and perfectly naked save for superb war bonnet
on MS head crimson silk sash around his waist and
DIS moccasins on his feet showing immense breadth
OF shoulder but nevertheless snewy and SLIM both in
waist and flank he sat well forward on his barebacked
chesnutcoored charger with his knees under the
that twice encrcled his horses body and his rifle held
Just below the trigger in his left hand its barrel in the
hollow of his arm, while the same hand grasped both
his horses name and Bride leaving his right arm free
TO direct his men, and he charging on at the head
OF his command he the very of an Indian
chief.
As charging warriors had fairly started to-
ward immediate assalants who lay under cover on
the two banks Of the river opposite an island opened
rapid fire on from both Sides with the intention
Of covering to such we would not dare
to rise from rifle pits open upon the attacking
force and SO for few seconds bullets fell everywhere
around
"This looked for but well knew that once the chare
ing Indians within range of the bullets OF their own
men their fire must necessarily cease CHANGING back
command that they had all turned in their
rife pits toward the foot OF the island the
which the charge coming, and crouching low with
their knees we'll under them, their rifles closely gripped
In their snewy hands their bronzed faces set like iron
and their fairly abiaze with wrath they lay with NOS
trs all aquiver. impatiently awaiting the command to
nre
suddenly the fire from the Indian remen ceased ana
placing my back against my rife pit and leaning on my
elbows against its Sides shouted Now!' and Beecher
Mccall and Grover echoed the CRY.
Instantly starting to their knees with their rifles at
shoulder they rose. and with quick glance along
the barrel 40 good and true sent the first Of
consecutive volleys into the onrushing horde
Welcoming the first second volleys with reckless yell
the charging calamity on but at the third
Of them ceased to shout and could great
gaps their ranks and and horses going down, but
st1 the mass Of them brayey held their course Roman
Nose leading them and wildly waving his heavy Spring
neld rife over his head though 1t were wisp Of
straw he alone shouting his defiant war cry he swept
toward t-
"Ax a. xc,,~.b vo,vav thexr oroat redcsno man Win
was leading the left Of the column suddenly down.
and for an Instant the column to check s speed
but only for second and then with mad rush 1t came
bounding and leaping onward The NTH volley seemed
to pile men and horses heaps and 1t the sixth Roman
N6ss, and his horse went down in death together.
"A hundred feet farther and they WIN be upon usl Put
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-04-24

washington of these great battles and they are open
to the curious public While they more or less In
the form of reports the romantic details which
writer's have wrapped around them they still Of
great interest
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-04-24

Roman Nose and his warriors swept around
the bend of the stream, out of and well be.
yond rifle range, with front of about 60
men and depth of six or eight ranks. Each
warrior was, with the exception of his cart
ridge belt and box and moccasns, perfectly
naked and hideously painted. They rode bare
back, with only horse-hair lariat wrapped
twice around the middle of their horses and
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-04-24

One or Gen. FOrsyth's subor-
dinate officers in the battle was
Lieut.. Frederick H. Beecher, a
nephew of Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher. Lieut.. Beecher fought
heroically and died just as the
repulse Of the Indians was as
sured.
Gen. Forsyth's description Of
the charge of Roman Nose and
his red band follows:
I'm a few moments after our
preparations were completed