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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-10-26
HEALTH HINTS.

Here are>some Of the health pro-
verbs which should be pasted in the
hat:
The man who says he had rather
have smallpox than be vaccinated,
never had the smallpox.
An open window is better than an
open grave.
Warm rooms have killed more peo-
pie than ever froze to death.
If-you let the child have measles
when he ia young, you may save a
doctof's bill later on, but you may
have to pay the undertaken now.
A good iron pump costs less than
a case of typhoid.
If your milkman brings you waisn
milk, make it hot for him.
Wire screens in the windows may
keep Grape from the door.
A fly in the milk oftens means a
member of the family in the grave.
If some people were as much afraid
of flies as they are of bad water, there
would be less typhoid.
When you see child looking like
an angel, do not kiss it; you might
make a real angel of it.
Scarlatina may not sound SO dan
grrous rs scarlet fever, but ask the
undertaken.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-10-26
Victory For Women.

Nothing is so pleasant as to record the
fact that despite the adverse reports
made in the first instance of the Califor-
MIA election from the point of view of
woman's suffrage, the issue has, in fact,
been won. 1t has splendidly won, for it
has upset immense majorities in the big
cities and has gathered to itself the en-
tire rural section of the State. The turn
of the tide is not against but for the
women, and the followers of the great
est crusade of the twentieth century will
exult in what in many respects is the
most signal triumph the cause of justice
for the sexes has received in the entire
range of the fight for the ballot.
1t is excellent to observe the Pacific
Coast and Far West raising the banner
of unsullied womanhood, to see the old
disabilities being shaken from the sex
that has the intelligence, the initiative,
the ideals for government and that can
exercise the right of the franchise in the
best way. California is head and Shout
ders bigger than it was before this cleo
ton. All its assets are nothing as COM
pared with the assets that will flow from
the dedication of the ballot in the hands
of women.
The object lesson that the nation is re-
ceiving from the progress of the pacific
revolution in favor of votes for women
constitutes one of the most triumphant
chapters that has ever been recorded for
the splendid women of the country.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-10-26
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Week Oct. 80, Cohan and Harris an
nounce Raymond Hitchcock in his great
est success
THE RED WIDOW,
by Claiming Pollock and Rennous Wolf,
music by Charles J. Gebest.
Coming direct from an O )rwhelming
success during run of ovef two months
in Boston, Raymond Hitchcock and the
original company will be here week Oct.
3Oth in the merry opera comique 1.-THE
Red Widow. The music and fun lovers
of the Hub are enthusiastic in praise of
the production with its catchy melody,
its splendid comedy, famous company,
and the light, dash and beauty of its
entirety.
The theme involves a retired million
aire corset manufacturer in an accidental
series of laughable and perplexing events
caused by the vile of a fascinating widow
who proves to be Russian spy. Mr..
Hitchcock has scored hit of his life in
it's leading role and there is captivat
ing company of l07 including delight
| fully attractive chorus.
Among the song hits will be found 81
love you Dear" Gust for You," "Nev-
err mind the singing, just dance my dear. -
There is superb orchestra of thirty
skilled musicians and the stage equip
ment is magnificent.
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday
Admission rs and so cents
Week Nov. 9th, Frances Starr in her
new play, "The Case of Becky" under
the management of David Belasco.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-10-26
WHEAT TO BREAD, 30 MINUTES.

What is believed to. he a world S
record in transforming standing grain
into bread was established by w. S.
Gabcl, farmer living near b lott,
Kansas.
Just 80 minutes elapsed between
the time when the wheat was cut and
when Mr.. Gahcl took the first bite of
a biscuit which had been made from
it. AS soon as the grain was thrash
ed it was rushed mile and Il half to
mill and made into flour and then
taken to- a baker, who made tho bis
cults. The previous record is said to
have been one hour.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-10-26
Lows Letter,


Miss Ethel Frushour spent Monday last
with Miss Belva Robinson.
Miss Elsie Robinson spent last week
with her cousin in Sykesville.
Miss Edith Eyler of Wakefield is visit.
ing her sister Mrs. Chas. Hoffman,
Mrs. Katie Martin visited friends here
on Tuesday last.
Mr.. VIM. Glenn of Rocky Ridge visited
friends here the past week.
Mr.. Harvey and Clarence Pittinger
spent last Wednesday in Thurmont.
Mrs. Harvey Pittinger and mother Wis
tied in Rocky Ridge last week.
Quite number of people from this
place attended the Frederick fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Fox were visitors
in Thurmont Thursday last.
Mrs Katie Martin and son visited her
parents in Creagerstown last week.
Mr.. George Better and family and
Miss Edna Miller picked up four bushel
of chestnuts one day last week.
Mr.. George Eyler and Harvey Pitting-
er spent Friday in Graceham,
Mr.. VIM. Martin and son are visiting
his brother in Sykesville.
Mr.. Chas. Hoffman and daughter were
visitors in rhurmont on Friday last.
Mr.. and Mrs Howard Eigenbrode spent
Sunday with her parents in Franklinville.
Mrs. Hattie Eyler and son Albert of
this place spent week with friends in
Frederick.
Mr.. Joseph Stambaugh spent Sunday
with Mrs. VIM. Glen of this place.
Mr.. Harvey Martin of Detour spent
Sunday with his brother Mr.. Theodore.
Martin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Shorb and son
spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs.
Levy Baltzell of Thurmont.
Mrs. Geo. Pittinger and son Elmer were
visitors in Thurmont on Monday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-10-26
Public Sale.

On Saturday, Oct. %, 1911, at p. M,
Mrs VIM. Sebold will sell real and per-
sonal property near Roddy's lime kilns.
On Saturday, Nov. 4. Frank McKissick
will sell personal property in Eyler's
Valley
William G. Kolb, trustee, will sell real
estate and personal property on Satur-
day, Nov. IL, 1911, at Creagerstown.
On Saturday, Nov. IS. Chas. C. Waters
and ID. P. Buckley, trustees, will sell val
liable real estate located near Lewistown.
On Saturday, Nov. 25, at O'Clock Mrs.
Dan'l Eigenbrode will sell her property
ut Franklinville. Sale on the Square in
Thurmont.
On Saturday, March l6, 1912, Alva o.
Zimmerman will sell personal property
near Lewistown.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-10-26
BANKING SHOWS BIG EXPANSION

There was a big expansion of the
banking business during the past year
according to reports to the Comptrol-
Ter of the Currency, from practically
every Incorporated hank in the United
States, national and State, and a
large percentage of private concerns.
The reports show that on June Z
the total resources of banks the coun-
try over were more than $23, 63l =
500, 600, an increase of 81, lS1 ,2OO,-
600 as compared with 1910. There
were 2i,37l institutions heard from
this year, which was ,276 more than
reported in 1910 and 1880 more
than for 1909.
An analysis of resources and liabil-
tiles showed:
Loans s13, O47 300, 900, an increase
as compared with 1910 of 1925, 5OO,-
900.
Investment in bonds, etc, IS, O52,-
600, 900; increase, 1928, 100000.
Cash on hand, 81 ,552, 700, 600; in
crease, 1928, 100000.
Capital, 81, 1852, 400, 900; increase,
$72.4OO,OOO.
Surplus and profits, S2,OG5, 6OO,-
600; increase, $l13, 100000.
Individual deposits, SIS, 9O7 ,OOO,-
600; increase, 1923, 100000.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-10-26
WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE.

(Ths Equal Franchise League of Thur
mont assumes responsibility for all state
ments, facts and arguments edited in
this column.)
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-10-26
Gracellam Letter,

UTdCcHdHi LctttT.
Miss Addie Warner spent several days
with her brother, Ernest Warner
Mr.. Jerry Martin Of Waynesboro visit
ed his brother, VIM. Martin, near town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jago Collifower spent
Thursday last with their daughter Mrs.
Newton Six near Detour.
MIR. Jacob Newman Of Waynesboro
spent Sunday with his sister Mrs. George
Hesser.
Mrs. Clayton Newcomer returned to
Washington on Sunday.
Mrs. Jacob Martin spent Saturday in
Thurmont.
Miss BERTHE Morningstar of Emmits-
burg spent Sunday with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. ALIVE Zimmerman of
Lewistown spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Collihower.
Miss Genna Boiler spent Saturday
evening with her cousin, Florence Buhr-
man.
Miss Blanche Creeger is visiting her
brother Leslie in Baltimore.
Mr.. Ross Collifower of Hagerstown,
spent Sunday with relatives at this place.
Mrs. Howard Collifower spent Thurs
day with Mrs. John Bentzell of Hoover's
mill.
Mrs. Elias Weller returned to Balti-
more Sunday morning.
The supper held by the Aid Society
was quite success. They will hold
Halloween Social on Saturday evening,
Nov. 4th, at the home of Mrs. Frederick
Crawford near town.
Mrs. Frederick Crawford spent Satur-
day with her brother Mr.. Harvey Grosh-
on of Union Bridge.
Mr.. Albert Patterson of Emmitsburg
made business trip here on Tuesday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-10-26
THURSDAY, OCTOBER rs. 1911.
THE COUNTY Statement

Elsewhere Will be found the county
Statement issued by the County Com
missioners for the year 1911.
1t is the same old stereotyped form
which gives but little information as
to a great bulk of the money sp'nt
by the commissioners.
We have had these kind of state
ments for the last so years, and Ger
tain it is, that bookkeeping and sta
tistical methods have progressed some
in that time.
Washington county has model
County Statement. that we should
adopt. 1t itemizes everything spent,
shows who got the money and where
it was expended. Ninety per cent.
of our statement particularizcs every
pensioner, witness at coroncrs in
quest and inquisitions, jurors at in
quests, paupers, burials, etc, which
only aggregate total of out s., 1871. 80
while the larger amount aggregating
$40. 1857. SS are mostly Jumped, such
as for example:
Iron Bridges and Repairs, :. .$l2, 1852. IS
Roads and Bridges, 80. .$l2. 293. 49,
These are items that the taxpayers
all over the county should know Uh0
got this money and where spent.
Then again, take that elusive" fund
called contingent" which amounts
to 1896. 90. Most taxpayers would
like this itemizcd, and pray, why
should it not be done?
Public Roads So, 99625. Every
road supervisor should be named and
the amount of his bill given, for then
the home folks' have a chance to
see if he has made good with his
money.
There is an item contained in the
County Statement that illustrates the
necessity of what we are contending
for, and if the County Commission
ers would make such statements as
to the larger expenditures of money,
there would be no need of criticisms
if the money be judiciously expend-
cd. We refer to the following:
GAS the County Commissioners have
been criticised by some people for the
issue of the School Bonds for the New
School House in Frederick City, we de-
sire to make the statement that the
Commissioners are in no wise responsible
for the issue of these bonds. The Leg
islature of 1910 authorized this law, and
it was mandatory upon the Commission
ers to issue said Bonds whenever the
School Board called for same. After the
bonds had been issued the School Board
not being ready to build requested the
Commissioners to hold the proceeds of
sale of said Bonds until called for, and a
statement is hereby made showing how
said fund now stands, the following state
ment will show how the fund stands which
has been Oh interest at per cent:
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-10-26

J. W., Copeland, of Dayton, Ohio, pur-
chased a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for his boy who had cold and
before the bottle was all used the boy 8
cold was gone Is that not better than
to pay five dollar doctors bill? For
sale by All Dealers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-10-26
PENSION LIST SHR|Nks.

Washington, Oct. 15.-A saving
estimated at 81 ,OO0,00 annually to
the pensioners of the United States
and eventually about s1SO,OOO a year
to the Government is contemplated
by a simplifcd plan for the payment
of pensions without vouchers, which
Commissioner of Pensions J. l.. Dav-
export submitted to the Secretary OF
the Interior in his annual report,
made public today.
During the year $l57, 1926, 100 was
paid as pensions, a decrease OF 49,
49S, 154 from last year, making the
total amount paid since the founda-
ton of the Government 81, 23O, $751;
100. There were IS, 1885 names drop
ped from the roll and 5000 added,
leaving a net loss Of 2S,9S5 pension
ers. The total number at the end OF
the year was S92, O9S, the smallest
since 1892. Methods OF economy re-,
suited in decrease of the cost of ad-
ministration by 81 10, $40. the amount
being $2,5l7, 127, the lowest since
1882.
Commissioner Davenport's plan,
which was devised at the request OF
Congress and which will require the
enactment of law, would greatly
simplify the methods Of paying pen
sions, result in the mailing of pension
checks on the date upon which the
pension falls due, eliminate the cost
to the pensioners in a large majority
of cases of the execution of pension
vouchers, which varies from 81 to
SO yearly; decrease to considerable
extent the work in drawing and mail
ing of pension checks and eliminate
the sending of 81 900, 900 in letters
yearly through the mails at saving
of about $4,000.
The plan contemplates payment
direct by checks mailed to the last
address OF the pensioner. Besides the
Endorsement on the back of these
cheeks the Government would require
certifcation by two witnesses rs to
identity. In few instances, Com
missioner Davenport said, vouchers
still would he required.
The nnMbcr of soldiers and sailors
on the pension roll at the close of the
fiscal year was 57O,050; dependents
and widows, 321 ,642, and army
nurses, 40G. There were 529, SS
survivors OF the Civil War, 1929
having died during the year. 1t is
believed that only about Is per cent.
of the estimated 2,2l3, 365 individ-
uals in the United States service dur
ing the Civil War are now living, the
death rate of the survivors being now
slightly in excess of 6 per cent yearly
The average age Of survivors is about
20 wears.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-10-26
Total

1t was always our understanding
that the fees" Of the Shcriff's Office
paid his salary, and that his salary
could not exceed $1,000, yet from
this statement it would seem that The
taxpayers pay the bill.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-10-26

Here is woman who speaks from per-
sonal knowledge and lolg experience, viz:
Mrs. P. H. Brogan, of Wilson, Pa, who
says, II know from experience that
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is far SUI
perior to any other. For Group there is
nothing that excels it." For sale by All
Dealers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-10-26
Notice to Creditors.

THIS is to give notice that the SUBJ
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Frederick county, Md, letters
of Administration on the estate of
HARRY c. COVER,
deceased. All persons having claims
against the estate of said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same with
the voucher thereof legally authenticated
to the subscribers on or before May
Is, 1912, they may otherwise be ex-
Guided from all benefits of said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are
hereby warned to make immediate pay
ment.
Given under our hand this 9th day of
October, 1911.
HATTIE l.. COVER,
oct IL st Administrative.
Chas. C. Waters, Agent.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-10-26

FOR BOY AND GIRL GRADUATE
WEDDING PRESENTS.
Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings,
Diamonds, Watches. Clocks, Jewelry,
Cut Glass, Solid Silverware, &c.
Lands.
Leading Jeweler of Frederick.
Best and Quickest Repairing and En-
craving. Eyes Examined Free. Sick
Watches Cured. Look for Lands.
Phone. may II Tyr
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-11-22
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
RESULTS IN INJURY

= distressing accident occurred
Sunday evening shortly after sun
down q heavy automobile running in =
to the buggy in which were Police
Officer Hodges and wife, throwing out
the lattsr and breaking Two ribs. The
Il" NJ occurred about 5:45 o'clock,
[ orner of South Eleventh ave-
L Maple street, when the large
toLl p. car of Mrs. James Wright was
about TO turn from the avenue west
Ento Maple street.
There is a peculiar and narrow turn
at this point and, to ada TO the diff
fculty, none of the lights of the tour
ing car was burning, the party eX-
planning that they We're just coming
back from ~ ride into the country.
Neither Mr.. Hodges nor the party
in the Wright car saw each other
until II was too late to avert the ac-
cident. the front of the machine strik-
ing the buggy SO hard that the impact
threw Mrs. Hodges to the ground,
breaking her ribs and bruising her
hip and shoulder.
DIR. Burns, with two nurses re-
turning from the hospital, came up at
This time in his car and helped the
injured woman 70 her home. where
he gave her medical attention Mrs.
Wright VINO was one OF the party in
her car, much distressed at the acct
dent. did ali she could for tbs relief
Of Mrs. Hodges.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-11-22
Pythlan Sisters Meeting

The meeting of the Pythian Sisters
held last night in Moose hall was one
OF more than ordinary importance ID
this wide awake temple for they not
only initiated class Of thirteen, but
they entertained guests from the Top
penish temple and their Most Excel
lent chief, Mrs G. NJ Hauser. who
made them an official visit.
Those from the neishboring town
were Mcsdames Bradbury Bond King
Houghten and Coggins, who returned
to their homes on the early train this
morning. The members Of the class
Initiated were Miss Josephine Kauff-
man, Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Morrison,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w Taylor. Mrs. Jes-
sic Berkeley. Mr. and Mrs l.. A. Dash,
Mrs. II Donahey Mrs. NJ. b. Butler,
Mr. Lloyd Turmoil, Mr. A Edgar
Eyler, ana Mr. A. II. Baldoser,
Following the initiation the mem
bers and visitors who numbered abou,
so enjoyed an hour of social pleasure
chatting and eating the excellent
lunch served by the ladies' having this
important part Of the program in
charge.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-11-22
BIDS ON FIRE
AUTO,1Ob|LES
Council Considering Prices and
Points of Efficiency With Aid
of Local Experts

The seven bids opened Monday by
the city commission for the motor
chassis, on which the fire department
means to mount the body of its only
remaining horse propelled chemical
and hose cart. ranged i'll price from
$3.50 to $500.
The bids considered by the commits
sion are as follows: Mais Motor Truck
company. 2 4 ton chassis. $1,000;
Grand Motor company of Lima, o., q
ton chassis $27o0; Grabowsky Power
Wagon company of Detroit, ~ ton
chassis, $500; Webb Motor Appara-
tus company of ST. Louis, 3-ton chas-
sis, $500; Atterbury Motor Car com
pany of Buffalo, , u ton chassis,
$4,000; Sternburg Manufacturing com
pany of Milwaukee, u ton chassis,
$3.50; Beal & Company of Portland,
2-tcn chassis $500, 3-ton chassis,
$3.50. All bids were f. o. b. North
Yakima.
The Webb Motor Apparatus com
pany of St Louis, which had already
furnished the city with its largest
CONTINUED on page tWO)
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-11-22
kensingtOn

Mrs. James Hugh Fraser entertain
ed a number of young ladies Monday
afternoon at her home on Mob Hill
in honor of Miss Bette Gamble and
Miss Lucy Campbell, both or whom
came from Seattle to be present AT
the Fraser-White wedding. the for
mer being bridesmaid. The young la
dies chatted rrlly the while they
fashioned dainty articles 10 glndden
the hearts OF friends at Christmas
time. Mrs. Fraser served dainty re-
freshmeuts at the close Of the after
noon. Miss Campbell goes to Spok-
ance tomorrow for visit, while Miss
Gamble viii spend the week here. re-
turning TO her home Monday. Novem-
Ter "a.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-11-22
LAND TRANSFERS
Passed $7,90O.00C Shark and Includes
Some Large Ones

According to compilations by the
Yakima Title Guaranty and Abstract
company. the value of land transfers
for the year 1901, to date, aggregate
$7,902,S02. There were twenty-one
deeds placed on record but almost
without exception they showed con-
siderations of a nominal figure only.
Four contracts were put on record,
among them that given by Walter Ar
mold, to Alice Maud Scarfe to the
south half of the north half of the
northeast quarter of 14-14-17, the
consideration being $4,000. There
was one mortgage filed, among others
smaller, in which the amount was
$11,500 1t was given by Anna S.
Foster to George McMullin to the
ives half of the southeast quarter of
20-13-1S
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-11-22
FLOODS HIT
SEATTLE HARD
Sound City Suffering a Water
Famine Because Of Damage
to Pipes of City Supply

SEATTLE. Nov 20.--Although re-
mort was received from Renton that
the crest of the flood in Cedar river
had passed and the water was la"ins
SLOWLY. there is another storm brew
ing and the weather bureau gives no
encouragement that the general HOOD
conditions are over yet.
The railroads are In bad shape. NO
trains can reach Bellingham ana the
transcontinental roads are not aple
to use their regular routes. The roao
from here to Portland is open, ana
trains for the east are being routed
bv the Columbia river and are ope-
rating with little delay.
Water Famine No Joke
Seattle's water famine, joke al
first. is now becoming alarming. All
of Seattle's principal residence section
is deprived of water, the schools nave
closed and hospitals, apartment
houses and hotels are without water
or heat Water is being hauled 70
the hotels and hospitals in street de-
partment wagons and private mousse
holders can obtain supply by going to
the reservoirs which still hold few
days supply.
Mayor billing has requested manu-
facturers to discontinue the use OF
city water. The city engineer promis-
es to have repairs made in the pipe
line to Cedar river within three days
In the meantime the old Lake WASH
ington pumping station will be con-
nected up and the mayor directed TO-
night the installation of four pumps
at swan Lake, from where 10000
900 gallons per day can be obtained.
No street Lights I'm Seattle
The streets of the city are dark to-
night The city had arranged witt
the power company to supply current
for the city but when 1t was fount
to be necessary for the electric com
pany to put in use the emergency
st am plant the officials decided 1
would use too much mater and can
celled the order. Considerable dam
age is reported in small towns be
tween here and Tacoma and many
! farms are ruined
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-11-22
TOUR OF INSPECTION
County Health Officer and Superin-
tendant of Schools Out

DR.. Thomas Tetreau and County
superintendent of Schools S. s. Busch
started out Tuesday morning in the
county machine for tour of the lower
valley, on a visit to the rural schools,
the purpose being to look after the
sanitary conditions. The first stop
will be made in the Parker bottom.
Prices on the automatic fountain
for use in the schools will be obtained
and if this is low enough to warrant
doing so, Mr.. Busch will take up the
matter of supplying these with the
directors of all school districts in the
valley. The trip will take several
days to complete.