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Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04
Traction Engines on State Roads.

notice that no traction engine, nor sled
with brakes, shall be operated on any
improved state road. or section thereof,
unless such engine has smooth surface
tires over inches broad. How about
automobiles using chains on there wheels
to prevent "skidding," whilegoing down
hill when the roads are wet?
What is the chief object of the state
roads? Is it to promote and specially
accommodate pleasure travel for autoes
and light vehicles, ris it to provide good
durable roads for all purpose-busin siness
as we'll as pleasure? lftraction engines
can be constructed without cleats on the
tires, and still be able to safely travel
the roads, we'll and good if not, then the
roads had better be made to withstar d
the engine, because their use is neces-
ity in every community.
Traction engines are used, not only T r
threshers, but for steam saw mil $ -.
well-boring machines. If they m t -,
built with smooth tires, or stay OFT tne
state roads, the probability is that they
will have to stay off. There is evidently
an important question, right here, to b.
settled, and it has to do, not only wi h
the kind of roads that ought to be built
but with the kind of vehicles that many
use them. .-CdrrOU Record.
Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04
Fire at Pen-Mar.

Fire that started from sparks from a
passing locomotive on the Western Mary
land Railroad Monday burned over sew
eral acres of timber land at Pen-Mar and
destroyed the handsome cottage belong
ing to Miss Mary Lower, of Baltimore.
Everything in the Lower cottage was
destroyed and an adjoining cottage was
damaged.
Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04
JOHN H. ECKENRODE
Cooperative Observer,
Warning to Railroad Men.

E. S. Bacon. II Bast ST., Bath, Me-,
sends out this warning to railroaders:
"A conductor on the railroad, my-work
caused a chronic inflammation of the kid
neys, and l was miserable and all played
out. A friend advised Foley Kidney
Pills and from the day l commenced TAX
il.g them, began to regain my strength.
The Inflammation cleared and | am far
better thanI have been for twentyyea
The weakness and dizzy spells are thing
of the past and highly recommend Foley
kidney Pills.
Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04
Somebody Answer.

If automobiles are allowed an unlimit-
ed speed limit on the streets of Thur
mont, why is it that the speeding of
horses is prohibited?
The Frederick Railroad engines can
beat DR.. Sefton's Fritz on dead run.
The engines cross East Main street at
full speed, but Doc. dare not drive at
full speed on the streets. Why?
Some time ago about five feet of cement
pavement was torn up at the railroad on
E. Main street in order that a water
drain could be constructed. Since that
time persons have been obliged to walk
on a bed of rough stones. How long will
the pavement be in this condition?
The outer doors on the Town Hall open
but one way (in) and are not always open
when the hall is crowded with people.
Is this according to law?
Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Delaplane of Thur
mont spent Tuesday with friends at this
place.
Mrs. Allen Ledwidge spent Saturday
in Frederick.
Mrs. Elmer Smith and daughter spent
Saturday in Creagerstown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Saylor of Grace
ham spent Sunday with his brother Mr..
C. C. Saylor.
Mrs. Joseph Fox spent one day recent
ly with Mrs. Walter Legore.
Mrs. Annie Delaplane and daughter
and Mrs. Geo. Hoff spent Sunday with
Mrs. J. A. Ledwidge.
Mrs. l.. T. Warner and children of
Creagerstown spent several days last
week with her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs Moses Winebrener spent
Saturday and Sunday in Emmitsburg.
New Locomotives And New Cars For
Western Maryland.
The W. M. Ry. will put its summer
time table in effect, June 4.
This company has five large new pas
senger locomotives and 25 new passenger
cars contracted for and which will arrive
on the property, June /.
1t is expected that trains and 8, run
ming between Baltimore and Eikins, and
the Blue Mountain train will start out
with new locomotive and all new cars.
Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04
Foley's Kidney Remedy Acted Quickly.

Foley's Kidney Remedy Acted Quickly.
M. N. George. Irondale, Ala, was
bothered with kidney trouble for many
years. IL was persuaded to try Foley
Kidney Remedy, and before taking it
three days l could feel its beneficial eff
fects. The pain left my back, my kidney
action cleared up, and l am so much bet
ter. do not hesitate to recommend Fo-
lev Kidney Remedy" J. X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04
Religious.

Beginning with next Sunday, May 7th,
the service in the Episcopal church will
be at 8 o'clock p. M, and will continue
at that hour during the summer,
Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04
Invitation Received.

Guardian Hose Company of this place
received an invitation to attend the State
Firemen's Meeting at Homecoming June
9Th. The invitation was accepted.
Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04
At HOSPITAL.

Miss Eleanor. youngest daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. l. w. 10y who has been i'll
for the past month, Was taken to the U.
P. I. hospital, Baltimore, on Monday fol
treatment.
Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04
Business Locals.
HELP WANTED.

LOCAL MANAGER wanted for Sat-
urday Evening Post. Good profits. Spare
time only. IS copies weekly now being
sold at Thurmont. Address Room 534
Y. M. C. A. Baltimore. may 1t
Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04
Like Letter From Home.

Like Letter FfOm Holhe'
Mr.. JAMES H. FIROR.
Dear Sir
Enclosed you will find 90
for one years subscription to the CLAIR
ION. can not do with out your paper,
it is like getting letter from home.
Yours truly,
s Mrs. Emma S. Zimmerman,
1l6 Columbia Ave-,
Vandergrift, Pa.
Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04
TRESPASS NOTICE.
~ OF j.

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 tt
Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Waters of Balti.
more spent Sunday with DR.. James K.
Waters.
Mr.. Horace Rouzer of Washington, D.
c., visited his father, COL John R. Rouz-
er last Sunday.
Mrs. l.. B. Brown is visiting friends in
Baltimore.
Mr.. Jas. Fraley of Baltimore visited
his son Mr.. Frank Fraley at Catoctin
during the past week.
Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04
Are Your Glasses Right?

Are Your Glasses Right?
Vision changes as all things do with
the years and the glasses that were just
right few years ago may be all wrong
today. If they have outlived their use
fulness, you are doing your eyes an in
jury by wearing them and you are bring
ing on headaches and nervous disorders.
Better let our Optometrist, DR.. 0. W.
Hines examine them and see whether
your present glasses ase suited to them.
If you are deaf call on DR.. Hines for
free demonstration of remarkable ear
phone. The deaf made to hear. DR..
Hines next visit to Thurmont, Md,
Miller House, May 4th and 5th, 1911.
Yours very truly,
CAPITAL OPTICAL co. :.
Ga 9th St. N. w.,
apr 27 ct Washington, D. c.
Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04

Order Nisi on Audit.

Order Nisi on Audit.
No. 29S Equity.
In the Orphans Court for Frederick
County, sitting in Equity.
April Term, 1911.
John f. Fuss ct al,
vs..
Alfred Feaser ct al.
In the matter of the Auditors Report
filed the 10 day of April, 1911.
I \RDERED, That on the 18th day of
" May, 1911, the Court will proceed to
act upon the Report of the Auditor, filed
as aforesaid, in the above cause, to final
ly ratify and confirm tn e same, unless
cause to the contrary thereof be shown
before said day; provided copy of this
order be inserted in some newspaper pub
lished in Frederick County, for two sue
cessive weeks prior to said day.
Dated~this 10th day of April, 1911.
VIM. H. Pearre,, Judoes of tba
Geo. II. Whitmore, Orphans Court
True Copy Test: SAMUEL D. THOMAS,
Register of Wills for Frederick County.
apr 20 At
Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04
Weather Report.

Cooperative Observers Meteorological
Record, for week ending April 20, 1911.
at Mt. St. Mary's College.
Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04
Local Items.
New Advertisements.

Wanted.
Westminster Chemical Co.
Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04

White Pine Cough Syrup PREPARED By
DR.. Waters, knocks cold out in jiffy.
Try it. apr. Att.
Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04
For Sale Or Rent.

For Sale Or Rent.
House on Altamont Avenue, Thurmont,
Maryland. Eight Rooms, all Modern con-
veniences. Lot 86x3O0, Large Garden,
buildings and two Chicken Yards.
Apply to LESTER S. BlRELY,
mch Z3tf. Thurmont, Md.
Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04
Hard Work During May
For Postmasters.

i
to Have Mail Weighed, Counted
and Time Consumed in
\ Handling Kept.
Orders, the most severe ever issued by
the Postoffice Department, have been
received by postmaster j. Henry Cover.
The work of the office as mapped out for
the month of May, and will keep the
employees of the Office and rural mail
carriers down to hard work the entire
month. The following is what the order
requires:
Every piece of mail which goes through
the local office, in and out, must be count
ed and weighed and the various kinds Of
mail are divided into about 20 subdivis-
ions for which separate count must be
made.
In addition to this the actual time con-
sumed in handling the mail must be kept
and calculation made as to the number
of pieces handled minute.
The average number of landings which
each piece. receives must also be given
and records kept separately for incoming
and outgoing mail. Separate records are
also asked for mail handled by town car
riers, account being kept both of the
number of pieces collected and of the
number carried. The rural mail carriers
must perform the same service and'in
addition keep an accurate account OF the
weight Of their mail.
The counting, weighing and sorting
may not seem to amount to much to the
average citizen or to one who has never
been at an Office where large amount
of mail is received, but it is difficult
job. Every account must tally when the
days work is ended-the carrier must
have exactly the same number of pieces
and weight on his report as that of the
postmaster--if not, Uncle Sam by return
mail wants to know the reason.
For the benefit of all concerned we
would advise all patrons of the office not
to interrupt the employees of the office
turing the distribution of mail-it may
ause the doors to be closed during such
periods.
Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04

Temperature Precip Condi
Date Max. Min. in inches ton
Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04

l.. w. ARMACOST, Agent,
apr 6 Tyr Thurm0nt, Mo,
Catoctin clarion., 1911-05-04
TrOutyille Items,

The Board adjourned to meet May IL.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-02-03

A warm breast shield for the prize
winning spaniel that he may not feel
aold ON his mOr1inS walk. so and rs
Frog Industry In France.
1t is in France that the frog was
first generally used for food, and it
is in that country that the industry
of frog farming has been most large
ly developed. The green frog
exists abundantly throughout France
wherever there are marshes, pondc
or sedgy margins Of rivers or bays
that contain fresh or slightly brack-
ish water
The best outfit for frog raising is
one or more shallow ponds or reser-
voirs filled with grasses and other
water plants. It should be so stu
ated that the water can be partially
drawn off so as to facilitate the labor
of catching. If, as is often the case,
the pond already abounds in frogs,
they are simply protected and left
for q year or two to propagate. II
food does not prove abundant the
owner throws in live earthworms, as
the frog is a carnivorous animal and
prefers the food, whether worms,
larvae or insects, fresh and in nor
NAL, living condition. If no frogs
exist in the water they are planted
either living or in the form of eggs,
which hatch when the water becomes
warm in April. Popular Mechanics.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-02-03
AN ALLIANCE OF
THE TURKS WITH
GERMANY FEARED
England Tim orously
Watches Developments
in Ottoman Empire.

London, Eng. English statemen
are becoming more and more seriously
alarmed every day over the increasing
evidences of the vigor with which Eng
lands enemy, the triple alliance-Ger-
many, Austria and Italy-is deter
mined to use Turkey against English
interests.
1T is absolutely certain" says the
Pail Mall Gazette, that Turkey has
entered the triple alliance. It is not
only that something has gone wrona
IN the near East, but the whole sys-
tenn of tradition of the position and
diplomacy have received such shat
terinx1 blew that it may be questioned
whether any remnant still exists.
THE inactive, unstable, corrupt but
externally harmless Turkey, has beer
metamorphosed into a dangerously ex
cited state, the instrument of Euro.
pean confederacy. And that confed.
eracy is profoundly hostile to the Brit
ish empire.
"The Austro- German combination
has definitely undertaken to guaran
tee the security of Turkey on the sid
of Bulgaria and Russia, receiving il
return the Turkish engagements to d.
and suffer nothing within the Ottoman
empire injurious to- Austro-G German in
terests.
''The support of the financial worls
has completed the influence of diplo
macy and a river Of gold will pou
from Austria and Germany into thu
Turkish treasury.
Whatever may be the proportion o
this sum intended for civil admins
tration, it is certain that a large pro
portion of it will be devoted to ex
tending the efficiency of the Ottoman
army.
English statesmen and the Englisl
public have the gravest reason to con
slider one of the gravest of all the real
ties for India and for England.
Within a year or two, the reor
gained Turkish army. inspired b.
counsels and supporting the policy o
Berlin and Vienna, will be able, amoni
other things, to station 100000 splendi.
trained soldiers within a few hours
march of Alexandria and Cairo.
THAT will be a fact which will al
ter the comparative value of nearl.
everything from Salonika and Calcut
IA
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-02-03

The fact is we'll known that trees
in a poultry yard are a great adj
vantage and comfort to the fowls on
hot days. On stormy days, also,
there is great protection for the flock
under a tree. But the birds are not
slow to recognize the fact that If the
trees are near the fence they can
fly up into them and over the fences.
When putting out young trees this
must be borne In mind, and future
flying over fences can be avoided.
When fowls are on q range they can
seek shade, but when confined in
yards they must be given the same
privilege or they will suffer from
the heat. Fruit trees may be placed
in the yard without fear OF molesta-
ton by the fowls, and thus a profit
be realized in two directions.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-02-03
TARRED ROADS AND THE EYES

Several doctors have recently
stated that the dust which rises from
tarred roads has a bad effect on The
eyes, and a professor at the French
Academy of Science has stated tina,
unless tar is given up every one will
In order to save his eyesight, have
to wear protective goggles.
But the use Of tar is rapidly in.
creasing. Wallace Richie, secretary
Of the Roads Improvement associa,
ton, stated yesterday that there are
today roughly 10000 miles Of tarred
roads in Great Britain as compared
with 1000 miles in 1903. The prac
tice is extending very considerably
he said especially in the southern
half Of England.
'T have heard something of this
complaint before, but only in the way
Of conversational remarks by sur.
veyors who are constantly passing W
and down tarred roads. They say
the dust from these roads seems te
worry the eyes more than does the
dust from untreated roads"-LondoD
Mail.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-02-03
THINGS THAT COUNT.

MOT what we have, but what we
IN use;
Not what we see, but what we
These are the things that mar or bless
The sum of human happiness.
The things near by, not things afar;
Not what We seem, but what we are;
These are the things that make OF
break,
That give the heart it's joy or ache.
Not what seems fair, but what is
true;
Not what we dream, but good we
These are the things that shine like
gems,
Like stars, in fortunes diadems.
Not as we take. but as we give;
Not as we pray, tut a. we live
These are the things that make for
peace,
Both now and after time shall cease.
Clarence Urmy.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-02-03
FERr1LIzING VALUE OF ASHES.
Where Each Kind of Ashes VIII Do
the Most Good.

Where Each Kind of Ashes VIII Do
the Most Good.
CONCERNING the use of wood ashes
- feftiliser, Prof. A. NJ. Ten Eyok.
In a Kansas station bulletin, says:
An average sample of unbleached
wood ashes contains Z per cent OF
potash and 2 per cent of phosphorus
acid, which 1T current retail prices
of those plant foods makes wood
ashes worth about FIVE cents per
hundred pounds or 81 per ton. Be-
sldes the actual fertilizing value. by
reason of the potash and phosphoric
acid contaiAed in the ashes. there II
some value in ashes simply from the
power which potash has to make the
nitrogen of the soil available for
plants by chemical action on the or
ganic matter and humus in the soil.
The potash in ashes exists in read
lily soluble form, and is thus 1mme.
diately available for plant food.
Ashes also contain a little maSnesia
and a considerable amount OF tar
Donate of lime, witch is Of some i'm
portance because CT its effect in I'M
proving the, texture Of heavy soils.
The farmer can better afford to pas
So or $40 ton for good wood ashes
than the usual rates for almost any
potash fertilizer.
Leachsd ashes have rarely more
than l per cent-of potash and v per
cent of phosphoric acid, which will
make them worth about 81 or ~
per ton as fertilizers, bu4 heavy
soils they may often be )lied with
profit just for the loo ing effect
and they are valuable top dress
ing or mulch in fruit lens. Siftet
coal ashes absorb lids, fix VIOLA
tile ammonia, preveAt offensive cd
ors. and are valuable as absorbenti
under hen-roosts or in stables. Wooe
ashes should not be placed undel
hen-roots or in stables, because
potash liberates the manure and the
ashes as fertilizer is deteriorated
On average soils, fruits and vegeta
bles are benefited by liberal applica
tons of wood ashes, and remarkable
results have been obtained by thu
use of ashes on legume crops, espe
cially clover and alfalfa. Ashes arr
best applied in the spring, separate
ly or in connection with phosphata
fertilizers as a top dressing. Flo,
cultivated crops the ashes should b.
spread broadcast after the land haa
ben narrowed and made PRACTICAL.
ready for the crop, and cultivated II
by a light narrowing. Wood ashe,
may be applied at the rate of 81
to so bushels, 1000 to 1000 pounds
to the acre. One ton of good wooc
ashes will contain about 140 pound
of potash and 40 pounds of Plies
phoric acid.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-02-03

A centenarian and a Fox Hunter
That gallant centenarian Col. John
Bower of Droxford was not only the
oldest officer in the army but the
oldest fox hunter in Great Britain
He saw his first fox killed when
hunting with the Fife pack a few
months after Waterloo. and he hunt
ed zsalously during his service In
India and South Africa HIS Indian
service extended from 1926 to 1849.
On returning to England he settled
at Droxford and became a regular
follower of the Hambledon pack, OF
which he was master for three sea
sons. To the last he Yves a we'll
known and popular character in Das
Hants. He rode to bounds unit
about ten years ago, and eighteel
months ago the members of the Hun
presented him with a silver salve1
in commemoraticn of bids one hun
dredth birthday. Col. Bower sue
ceeded the late Sir Henry Keppel in
the occupation Of Droxford Lodge
Truth.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-02-03
We. pauahser Of Native Of augusta

Was Daughter Of Native Of Augusta
Charlottesville, Jan. O.-Nrs Mary
Barclay Moon, aged IS, widow Of
Robert Barclay Moon, died Saturday
ight at Dunlora, the home Of her
son and and only child, John b.
Moon, one Of the most prominent
attorneys of the Albemarle bar. She
lived for many years at Brookiy, her
home near Scottsville, in this county,
She was the daughter of Nathaniel
Massle. Of Waynesboro. Va, after
ward of spring Valley. in Albemarle
county, and sister of the late N. H.
Massie, of this city.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-02-03
OH, HORRORS!

''Do you think women ought tt
smoke cigarettes?" Mrs. Burnett
was asked.
81 cannot answer that" was tn,
reply. 81 smoke myself, as all m.
friends know" = Interview will
Frances Hodgson Burnett.
l sat amid my shelves of books ant
read each burning word,
And suddenly about me all the room
was strangely blurred;
l seemed to sleep and yet to- wake
and by some necromancy
A vision of little boy came from
the realms of fancy.
His hair was long and golden-fair, l.
glinted in the light;
His face was fair to look upon, hi.
hands were clean and white,
A perfect child he seemed to be-
the climax of perfection;
He stepped out from the old bool
shelves, right from the anden
kesssezsNss
His garb was dainty al could be, ,
natty velvet suit;
In fact his costume was the sort font
mammas say is "cute;;"
A lovely collar spread itself upol
each childish shoulder
He looked to be about thirteen
though maybe he was older.
l say he came from out the books,
know he came and stood
Before me, and he acted as all n
feet children should;
He spoke when he was spoken to,
smiled and said: BEG pa
dom
A lovely flower was the child, g
bloom from fancy's garden.
And then read the lines to him
with thought to give him joy;
He gasped and said: do you not
know Little Lord Fauntleroy?'
And then 1 recognized the lad o'el
whom We once were raving
And who was hailed as quite the
leading model of behaving.
He faded as morning mist, he shud.
dered into naught,
But as he went he murmured: 81 did
just as l was taught.
l never threw stones at .the birds,
never muttered 'Durn it,
O, wicked cigarette! Why does dear
Frances Hodgson Burnett7''
Chicago Post.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-02-03

Lemot, ILL.,, Jan. 20 -Freda Kempa,
IL years old. and Stella Maxwell, both
OF Joliet, ILL.,. set fire today to their
clothing, and were probably fatally
burned in the Lemct Jail.
The girls felt that the disgrace of
their arrest for stealing furs would
prevent their returning home and
attempted suicide by burning q few
minutes after seeing q newspaper
clipping telling of their inoarcera-
tion.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-02-03
A Fatal Dose.

A suburban chemist had been ad
vertising his patent insect powder fal
and wide. One day a man rushed
into his shop and said excitedly:
"Give me another half pound OF
your powder quick, please"
"Oh," remarked the chemist as he
proceeded to fill the order. "I'nl
glad you like the powder. Good,
isn't it,"
'Yes," replied the customer. II
have one cockroach very i'll; if l
give him another half pound he'll
die. Suburban Life.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-02-03

Roanoke -Moss Ferris, convicted
here two years and seven months age
for the murder of Frank Assaid, has
been pardoned by the governor, and
has returned to his home here. Fer.
ris was arrested following the crime
by a Baldwin detectivs,in the Argen.
tine Republic.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-02-03

fredericksburg, Va, Jan. 29.-J.
Z. Morris. Of Orange county, q retir-
cd merchant and former we'll known
hotel keeper, died at his home yes.
terday. at the advanced age of eighty
six years. He was probably tie Oldest
Mason in Virginia, being member
of Orange Lodge.