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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10
GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES.
Chautavqua Seems to Have . Wide
Variety Of Meanings.

Variety OF Meanings.
United States geological survey rec
ords present these notes on geograph-
zeal names and their origin and mean.
ing:
Brooklyn: part of New York city:
corruption Of the Dutch name Breuck
ellen. from a village In the province Of
Utrecht. Holland. The name signifies
"broken up land or "marshy land"
Burleson: county and village in John
son county. Tex. named for Edward
Burleson. Indian fighter. and vice pres
ident of the republic of Texas under
President Houston. l84l.
Chautauqua; county In Kansas:
county. lake and town in same county
In New York. An Indian word which
has been the subject Of much contro-
versy. Webster says II Is n corruption
Of a word which means "foggy place"
Another derivation gives the meaning
as bag tied In the middle" referring
to the shape Of the lake 1t Is also
said to mean 'place where Il child was
washed away." DR. Peter Wilson. an
educated Seneca. says II Ia literally
where the fish was taken out" Other
meanings given are 'plnce OF easy
death" and place where one was
lost"
Chicago: city and river in Illinois,
The Ojibwa Indian form. she-kag 'ong.
signifies wild onion place" from
root form implying u bad smell"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10

Dr. James Cr:iik. VIII" was washing
tons family physician. WAS with the
Father of His Country in the eXpe'
di,ion against the Fren' and Indians
III 1914. and the next year hr ATTENDED
General Bradtlck in his fatal cam
puigning. Fifteen years later. whle
exploring wild lands in the western
districts of Virginia. Or Craik EN-
countered band Of Indians led by an
aged chief who informed the phySi'
elan through an interpreter that he
had made n long journey to see Colo
mel Washington. al " lmm IN the batt!e
of Monoupahrla he had fired his rifle
fifteen ti,ileS ard ordered all ~ young
men to do the same In fact. WASH
ington had two horses killed under
him hat day. and his coat was pierced
with four bullets, yet he left the battle
field unscratrhed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10
Fairgrounds.

Our God from heaven think. smiles down
On children's play spots In a town
On Fairgrounds where childs rights d
Joy.
Due all. are given each girl and boy.
A Christ like thought It Is to give
A playing place to those who live
In little alleys, noisy streets.
Where summer sun so fiercely beats:
Where noise Of fighting and Of sin
Arc all around. without. within:
But Fairgrounds they are joyous places.
And they give Joyous hearts and faces.
And little lives turn to the sun.
Then. turning. gro" as they've begun.
May we lend han3. In works like these.
We ask thee, Father. on our knees.
-Beuiah N j. Woolston.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10
humors of "hamIet."

william Davidge related In his
"Footlight Flashes" that during his
strolling days In England. when com
punies were small. he had on the same
evening done duty for PolOnius. the
ghost: Ostric and the first gravedigger.
and Edwin Booth remembered Thomas
Ward dying In sight of the audience
AZ the player king and being drag
ged from the mimic stage by the heels
to enter Immediately at another wing
as polonius. crying Lights. lights
lights" Hamlet In u one night town.
swearing he loved Opheiia better than
forty thousand brothers. has watch
ed her through an open grave packing
her trunk IN the place beneath. while
the ghost. her husband. waited to straI
II up. There are more things In Ham
let's existence behind the scenes than
are dreamed Of in the philosophy OF
all his commentators and all his crit
les. From the Green Book.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10

Rprne l. snr"nnnurd by the blue
green river Aarr and seven bridges
cross in.o the pi, iurtsQu" suburbs: the
view ct tn" Alps IL one at the finest
to lac had CIV" may walk through the
streets If Rrrup. writes an American
visitor and tind constant surprises.
The odd fountains will he observed
with interest They were mostly built
in the sixteenth century. There are
number u! ruh!i' institutions worth
visit the historical museum. museum
OF industry aud the museums OF art
and nature: several kSraries and the
publ ird..is. whi"h contain the great
bc"r Itii :, universally known. to say
nuthiii@ Of the qutial gates and the
hr.Guuartrrs of the I'ostal union.
Dc"r' bye been kept on public pxhibi'
ton t., Per.:r since 1870 IN commence
ratios of ~ killing Of one 10y the
Duhe OF I"tringpn on the site OF the
town
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10
What America Has Proved.

America has proved that II Is Irh'
ticable to elevate the mass of mankind
that portion which IN Europe IL call
ed the iabor,ng or lower elastic raise
them to self respect. to make them
competent to act II pnrt In the great
right and great duty Of self govern
ment. and she has proved that this
may be done by education and the diff
fusion Of knowledge. She holds out
an example thousand times more en-
cOuraging than ever WAS presented be
fore to those nine lenths OF the human
race who are born without hereditary
fortune or hereditary rank.-Daniel
Webster.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10
THE VALUABLE TURNlP.
Worth Growing If Only For tie Effect
on Dairy Cows.

Worth Growing If Only For tie Effect
on Dairy Cows.
While the real food value Of turnipS
Is considered somewhat low. they are
wonderful appetizers. espe tally for
dairy cows. not only tOning up thcir
systems. but increasing the flow OF
milk
Then there are several tempting
dishes for the table that ran be form,
froLl turNipS. and by storing II good,
supply of them for winter their use
will save considerable Of the higher
priced products. both around the feed
stalls and table.
Turnips for winter 81 rage shouiu
not be sown till in July, from the 10th
to the Goth. or even few days latei
will not be too late. Where they are
sown earlier than this the hot weather
causes them to become strong and
pithy, but II sown as above stated
they mature when the weather Is C ,ol
er, which greatly enhances their flavor.
gives them firm, solid flesh and ACIDS
to their keeping qualities.
A rich. sandy loan or fresh sod
soil IL best adapted to turnip raising
and they may be sown either broad
cast or drilled. If sown broadcast 1t
may be done just before shower. and
there will then be no necessity for
covering the seed. as the raindrops
will do the WORK better. a light cover
.ag being all that is required. II the
seeds are drilled one can arrange 50
The plants may be cultivated by hand
the rows being pla. ed about eightecL
in hes apart. Tut In plenty OF seed
at the time If d.i.l.ng aud thin out the
plants when they come UP till they
are from three to four inches apart,
thus giving them anna. room to grow.
Homestead
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10
Grain Spec uiator 10 q Curse.

It's the business Of rhe farmer to
raise the grain: It's the business Of the
grain dealer to receive. clean and
market the grain: it's the business OF
the miller to grind the grain. and It's
the function Of the speculatOr t" buy
the surplusage of the 5.OOO.0O.NU
bushels of grain produced In this
country as a speculation. and any
farmer. grain dealer. miller. artisan or
professional who attempts to reap Il
livelihood from 6uctuating grain prices
Is quack Spectator. a counterfeit
and curse.-J. Ralph Pickeli. Secre-
tary Council Of North American Grain
Exchange.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10
When the Guitar Arrived.

The advent Of the English guitar In
the eighteenth century caused the dis
appearance Of bandores. poliphants and
similar wire strung Instruments or.
rather. II supplanted them. for. owing
to the i,se of fingers. the English guitar.
though smaller. could be used for &C.
campaigning the voice az we'll as for
solo performances. The instrument.
which had decorative appearance. Is
frequently depicted in the portraiture
Of the eighteenth century. II was
made In various sizes. two of the
smaller ITO be- managed by young
ladies' from seven to ten years OF age.
the other by ladies' Of ten and up
ward"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10
The Hawajian laoouaos.

The language Of Hawaii IN very sim
pie. To one who hears It for The first
time comes the conviction that the ab.
origines expressed ihair sentiments In
primitive vowel sounds. 10 which some
cOnsonants have been added Each
vowel IL sounded Az IN Latin. ana the
words are easily pronounced ny one
who Is patient and wishes TO speak
distinctly. The pronunciation, WILL ~.
all the better II thu, speaker will draw
out. almost drawI. the vowai sounds.
for which reason the iang,lage is, well
suited to the doleful Hawaiian wall
Say Hoo moo liu.lDu and let the word
sing itself. Rosary Magazine
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10
SIMPLE ORNAMENT FOR LAWN.

ing. ran a piece Of thin wire through
the top of each rib, taking turn
around each eye. SO as 10 keep the
ribs apart ut rerular intervals. and
then sunk the handle deep into the
around In Il small circle cut out Of the
sod in the middle Of the lawn.
Then she planted some sweet pens In
a variety Of colors. and now she has n
Joseph's coat mound Of color that Is
an absolute delight And. obeylng the
old adage, 1.-The more sweet peas you
pick the more you'll have" she has
her vases all through the house filed
all the time,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10
Farm, aua
Garden
GOOD LAWN BEAUTIFIER.
,ts Foundation 10 Only an Old umbrsi

,ts Foundation 10 Only an Old Umbrsi.
Ia Frame, but It's Most Artistic.
One does not need The services Of al
expensive landscape gardener to make
ones lawn thing Of beauty. OF
course. thick. well rolled aud we'll
cropped turf is the prime necessity,
but there is always needed some bit
of color to Gccentuate the eye resting
beauty Of the long sweep Of green.
Here is the way one ingenious wom-
IN secured centerp'e"e for her swar'i.
according to Popular Mechanics:
She dug up an old umbrella from the
attic, cut away the faded silk cover
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10
WHERE GERMANY BEATS US.
Citizens Protest, and Offensive Bill
boards Arc Removed.

boards Arc removed.
The fight ON ugly and offensive bill
boards is hot unsuccessful in this coun.
try. in spite OF terhnicalities and mis-
applied or too strictly construed legal
limitations. But ones mouth waters
while reading Of the remarkable prog
ress OF the same cause in Germany.
DEGREES have gone forth ordering the
removal or destruction Of advertising
signs along the railway rights Of way
as well as on walls and roofs OF
houses. The amenity Of the landscape
is to be conserved or restored, and
commerce Is to acknowledge the rights
Of the higher nature.
Curiously enough. the general order
against unsightly and ugly forms of
street and field advertising is due
chiefly to movement among business
men and ordinary citizens. Crowded
meetings Of protest had been held and
resolutions against the billboard abuse
had been adopted In many places.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10
Fish Decisions.

There are two popular decisions
about tish one that they cannot live
Out of water aud the other that they
can live In any pure water. the food
supply taking care Of itself. As mat
ter OF fact. there are fish in Africa
which. having to exist in absolutely
dry rivers for portion Of the year,
have developed lungs. while In many
an amateurs aquarium fish cannot live
in the water provided owing to lack
Of food.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10

A record in water meter installation
has been made at Spokane. Wash. A
report from the construction depart
ment shows that G'9 meters were in.
stalled voluntarily by property owners
at their own expense between Jan. !
and June l. This Is an average Of 116
month. breaking all records. The
rush for water meters Is caused by the
spreading conviction among the con-
SINNERS that buying water that way ID
the most economical way,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10
Glass Windows,

The first glass window In England
was, put ny IN MI abbey about the
year $50 Glass windows. however
did not become general for mi L.? nun
dred years. and AZ late. a. 1919 the
glass easements at Alnwick castle. the
Duke of Observation-Disclosures seat. were
regularly taken down when the fam
lily was away from home.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10
One Thina Surs,

my wife vent to town today tr
get a good plain cook"
ibid she get onrr'
~ don't know whether she's good,
one yet. but she's plain. all right
Baltimore American.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10
Touch;pn Him.

VisitorTI saw your husband In the
crowd In town today In fact. hr was
so close that | could have Touched
hun. Hostess That's strange. AT
home he is 80 close that nobody can
touch him.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10
Acts nf kindnAss

II every one did an act Of daily
kindness r., his neighbor and refused
to do any, unkindness half the sorrow
Of this world would be lifted and dis
Rppsar.-Ien Maclaren.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10

VERY suspicious man. they say"
every Bought Il dictionary last
week. and now he's counting the words ,
10 see ii II contains as many as the
publishers claim"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10
True Couraue.

True courage has SO little to do with
anger thai there lies always the
s,rour.s, SUSPICION against 1t where
this passion Is highest True courage
Il cool and calm.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10
WANT DARK ROOMS III
SCHOOLS ELIMINATED
New York Teachers Urge For Mers
Light For Children.

It has taken New York's board Of
S,lucation over four years to abandon
dark rooms in the local school build
ings or to improve the lighting there
in. In November. 1907, the city super.
intendent reported some lis rooms 40
dark" Since that time some have
been closed and others lighted by elsc-
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10

Too Mach Left to Chance.
The treatment of streets. sidewalks
ard roads In an important item. In
thia there IL too much left to chance.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-08-10

HEADING ROOM PROVIDED WITH Go0r
LIGHTING SYSTEM.
tCourtesy American City. New York;
tricity or by enlarging windows. but
In more than half the conditions re-
main unchanged
The women principals. having ascer-
tanned these facts. are now urging the
hoard Of education committees to see
that the other dark rooms are eliminat-
ed. The matter is now under consid-
GRAFTON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-04
HOTTEST SEPTEMBER.
 IN SIXTEEN YEARS
Weather Man Unable To Tell How Long Present
 Spell Will Last

The September just passed was the hottest on record since 1895. So says Local Foreeaster E. c. Horton. The mean temperature for the past month was S0.1 degrees
 Next to this year, states MT. Horton, the warmest September going was that of 1900, when the mean temperature was 79.9; following this a close second is the September of 1895, which shows a mean temperature for the month of 792. The records show, however, that there have been higher readings thar these figures for individual days during these months in the years from 1895 to 1911. There have also been higher readings for single days during the past Septembers than for any one day during the past September. The hottest day of the past month was on the 14th, when 96 degrees were registered. On September ?, 1907, es degrees was re- corded, and on September 1a, 1908, the temperature was 97 degrees
 The highest reading for any one day of the Septembers of which the local of- 1896, when the temperature was 100 de- grees; this also occurred September I6. 1897, just one year later. The lowest reading for any one day of the Septem- bers on record was in 1899, on the 29th of the month, when the temperature was 42 degrees.
 The lowest temperature for the past month was GO degrees, which occurred on the first day of the month. A review Nf A,.l. ..l,o periods were at the first of the month and the warmest days were at the mid dles and last of the month, thus reversing the seasons.
 The average precipitation during the month was 2.05 inches. about an inch and 0 half below the normal. In II of the 19 Septembers on record at the local office, the precipitation was less than that in the month Just passed. In 1899, the aver age rainfall was .04 of an inch for the entire month During a few years, how ever, the rains were excessive during the month of September, making the averages comparatively high. In 1906 the average precipitation was 1919 inches, which is the greatest for any September on record.
 When asked as to the outlook for the near future, and if there was any imme- diate prospect for relief from the hot wave, MT. Horton stated that beyond two days forecast, which are sent out every day, he had no way of telling. The records show, though. that during Octo- Der to Is. fair week. the weather is usually bright and fair.
 One striking feature of the weather dur ing the past month, stated MT. Horton, was the absence of cloudiness. The en- tire month was comparatively clear and bright, thus surpassing most other Sep tembers on record.
 It is still hot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-04
Weather Conditions

Birmingham Ala, October -3.-6 p. ln.) The low that yesterday was central over the Rocky mountains has moved nofth- eastward and is now over Manitoba anu Minnesota, It has caused from brisk to light winds throughout the northern DOT ton of the country east of the Rockies. At Huron a maxim velocity of 42 miles from the west is reported and at Wlilis- ion AS from the northwest. General rain has also attended this storm, extending from the Pacific to the Catskill noun tains.
 At Green Bay 1.46 inches has fallen during the past 24 hours and at St. Paul .6s inches. Clear weather prevails over the western portion of the country except in the exteme north and northwest, ALSO in the south, and along the Atlantic coast Temperatures have been moderate except in the cotton states where higp temperatures continue. In Birmingham the mean temperature today was IS de- grees above the normal. No rain was ie- ported throughout the cotton belt today.
 Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations October g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-04
VII LSON INFLUENCES STATE CONVENTION New Jersey Democrats Laud the Governor CHEERS GREET HIM
 -- Convention Would Have Indorsed Him for the Presidency But for His Earnest Request
 Not To Do So

Trenton, N I, October 3.-Gov. Wood row Wilson was the predominating infiu- ence in todays democratic state conven- ton. which met for the purpose of adopt ing party platform. The convention under the provisions of the Geran elec- tion law was made up of 76 men-Gov- ernor Wilson, the democratic hold-over state senators and the democratic candi- dates for the senate and for the assem- bly,.
 The platform adopted was eulogstic of the administration of Governor Wilson and only the governors earnest appeal to the convention prevented the adoption of a resolution indorsing him for the demo- cratic presidential nomination next year
 The governor was chairman of the com mittee on resolution, which discussed the various blanks proposed for insertion ir the platform.
 When the platform had been adopted Assemblyman Egan of Hudson county offered a resolution pledging the support of the convention to Governor Wilson Tor the presidency.
 The governor was on his feet ln an ln- stant and moved that the resolution De laid on the table. In doing this he argued that it was contrary to the spirit or the Geran election law for a state convention to indorse anybodys candidacy.
 The indication of choice for the presl- dercy, the governor said, was vested by the Geran law in the people through the election of delegates to the national con vention. and this he said Is where the matter should be permitted to rest.
 After the governors talk the convention adonted his motion to lay the matter on the table.
 The governor was frequently cheered during the proceedings of the convention The platform adopted blythe convention begins with these words:
 We, the democrats of New Jersey, In convention assembled, indorse the able and brilliant administration of Governor Woodrow Wilson, and express our en- tire approval of the progressive legislation enacted during the winter of 19o9-l0.'
 The platform sets forth certain proposi- tions upon which the democrats ask the support of the voters in this falls elec- tion.
 The first proposition demands a reform in the system of selecting grand Jurles and petit juries.
 The second proposition advocates a sys- tenn of taxation in the state with view to euualizing taxes, but made no specific recommendation.
 The other blanks in the platform re- lates to local issues purely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-04
TALLAPOOSA FAIR IS
 SUCCESSFUL EVENT

Alexander City, October S.-(Special)- The Tallapoosa County fair. which opened it's gates this morning, was success be- yond expectations. The exhibits are with out question as fine as ever seen in any state fair as far as exhibits run. The opening exercises was conducted by Hon. Reuben F. Kolb. commissioner of agri- culture, and large crowds are in attend ance larger crowd is expected on Wednesday, the day set apart for young colts day, when. large parade of the finest colts to be found in Alabama. raised right here in Tallapoosa, will be in parade
 There are something like 20 exhibits now up.
 Alexander City celebrated today over the citys sucaess in the outcome of the water supply just developed by the drillers. The authorities sent a drill down into the rock which underlies this city, and at the depth of 100 feet in the rock the drillers have just struck a flow of nearly 100 gal Ions per minute. The water is clear and pure This flow was proved under pump test
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-04
Three Deaths Near Hartselle

Hartselle, October 3.-tSpecial.)- Henry Morrow, son of s. B. Morrow of Six Mile, in the eastern part of Morgan county. died today at the residence of Mrs. J. T. McMinnemon in Hartselle. Mr. Morrow was on his way to hos pital in Birming gham to be operated on, but began sinking about 10 o'clock and did not rally.
 Zack Evans, merchant of Hart selle, died at 3 o'clock this afternoon after lingering illness. He leaves a widow and two daughters, Mrs. Rufus uarvel and Miss Rosie Evans, and one brother. s. H. Evans. v
 IT. Humphrey, an aged citizen of Hartselle, died at the residence of his sister, Mrs. H. F. Woods. three miles east of Hartselle, Monday night. MT. Humphrey was S5 years of age and had never married, although he was man Of means. He leaves a sister Mrs. J. E. Woods, and one brother. Sebe Humph- rev
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-04
REV. CASADY WILL
 BEGIN REVIVAL

Rev. J. c. Casady, pastor of the Meth odist church of East Lake, will begin a series of revival meetings in a tent to be erected on Sloss avenue, between Seventyesixth and Seventy-seventh streets in East Lake, this evening at 7:3o o'clock.
 Rev. w. D. Stewart and Mrs. Emma Ray will assist in these meetings.
 Rev. Casady has just completed suc- cessful revival at West End that resulted in the leasing of a building, furnished with chairs and organ and a Sunday school of e pupils organized to meet every Sunday afternoon at o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to the gen. eral public to attend the East Lake meet ing