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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28

atlantic steamers flying the American
flag She is of 1900 tons register. and
is admirably adapted for the purpose for
which she has been engaged. The team
will sail June IA. and arrive at Antwerp
June D. where stop Of two days will be
made. during which time the passengers
will have an opportunity Of visiting Brus-
sells and other places Of interest In Bel
GUM.
The voyage will then be resumed, and
three-day trip necessary to land at stock
holm June %, where the Finland will be
anchored in the harbor. at the eastern
end Of the Stadtgarten. opposite regal
vixen.
The boat will remain there until all the
athletic events are finished, leaving ON
July IL. During all this time the passen-
gers will retain their accommodations and
have their meals aboard the ship. Ac-
cess to the shore will be obtained by pri-
vate tender or by pontoon bridge.
On the return trip Antwerp will pc
reached July 20 Arrangements can De
made to have return transportation made
good until August 10 on any Of the lines
Of the International Mercantile and ma
rine Company from either Antwerp. Cher-
bourg. Dover. Southampton. Queenstown,
Liverpool, Genoa or Naples. thus giving
an opportunity to tour the continent OF
England for three weeks before return
ing to the states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
VERDICT FOR $4,000.
Widow Of Charles w. Rycroft Gets
Judgment Against II. G. Pierce.

NEW YORK. February ga verdict
for $4,000 was given yesterday against
Henry Clay Pierce. the oil operator
whose home is the Waldorf-Astoria when
he is in this city-by a jury In Justice
Changers part Of the supreme court. to
Mrs. Alice G. Rycroft. widow of Charles
w. Rycroft. wholesale dry goods mer-
chant and importer at the time of his
death ten years ago.
The case haI dragged along in the
courts many months. Robert Stewart,
counsel for Mrs. Rycroft. said that II
had taken ten months of unremitting
effort to serve Pierce with the papers
in the case. His lawyer. E. B: Boise,
made a vain effort to postpone the case.
saying his client was in Florida in poor
health. Justice Erlanger overruled his
motion for a commission to take Mr..
Pierce's deposition and the case was
tried yesterday.
Mrs. Rycroft and her daughter Rita
were in court. The widow accused
Pierce of obtaining from her when her
guest at dinner. 100 shares OF Hooking
Valley stock. 500 shares OF Atchison.
Topeka and Santa Fe; 400 shares of
Union Pacific and 200 shares Of Missouri,
Kansas and Texas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
HOSPITAL NURSES
1ERROR|zED BY GHOST
Appearance of Apparition in
Infirmary Upsets Timid
Wardmaids.
Foreign Correspondence Of The Star.

Foreign Correspondence OF The Star.
MANCHESTER, England,
February 10. 1912.
Something new in the way of ghosts is
reported to have made its appearance re-
Gently in the Nurses Home at the Man.
chester Royal Infirmary. and timid nurses
and wardmaids have crept between
the sheets fervently hoping that the weird
visitant would not disturb their slumbers.
1t is no orthodox ghost that Is said to
have been haunting the nurses apart
ments. According to the most authentic
story the apparition is Of the feminine
persuasion, and is clad in a long black
gown and stole, the only relief to IT'S
somber makeup being its CHASTITY white
face it's long sinuous fingers anu
blanched. lifeless hands.
In such q form, at all events. 1t Is sald
to have presented itself to nurse some
weeks ago. She had been out during the
evening, and on being admitted was
passing along the corridor toward her
room when she noticed the figure OF
woman q few PAGES before her. Thinking
1.-The lady" had made . mistake ana mao
got into the premises through error. sne
ha stoned to overtake her" and was IN
the act Of tapping her shoulder when the
apparition disappeared.
Lay in Wait With Weapons.
When the story was told to her fellow
nurses a search Of the premises was de-
manded. Night porters and others lay
in wait for the unwelcome visitant, put
their vigils were unavatling. Not that
the ghost had sought fresh haunts,
for new stories Of terrifying nature con-
tinued to be circulated. Wardmaids told
Of how the spectral figure disensaged IT.
self from the hangings Of a friendly
curtain and darted across the passage
before them, to be swallowed up in a
doorway or corridor.
Pokers and fat irons were by this time
finding their way into the sleeping apart
ments, but, according to the story told
by one young woman, these precautions
awaited them nothing, for in the early
hours Of one morning she was startled
to- find a clammy hand stretched over
her face.
"Have you seen the lady in black" be-
came the catchword in the home. The
incredulous ones asked 1t jestingly, but
to some overstrung imaginations the
thing was no joke. and many uncomfort-
able nights were passed. For time 1t
was the popular theory that the ghost
owed it's existence to the prank OF some
medical student. but investigations did
not support this view.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28

Mr.. Philip de Mountford-what made you
think that he was your SOM
Jim Baker by way of reply plunged one
Of his thin hands in the pocket OF his
shabby coat and drew out q portion OF
very grimy newspaper. carefully folded
up quite small. He undid the folds until
his eyes lighted on that which they
sought Then he held the paper out to-
ward the coroner and pointed to pic
ture sandwiched in among the letter
press.
II saw this he said. in the Daily
Graphic yesterday. It's the picture OF
Paul. says to myself
The coroner took the paper from the
witness and laid it down on the table.
glancing at it casually. There had been
innumerable portraits of the murdered
man published both in the morning and
the evening papers of yesterday.
Its Paul to the life insisted Jim
Baker IT was at my work. you under
stand, when seed the paper in one O
the other chaps 'ands. / couldn't give
up my work then. 'ad to wait till even
in to speak to my missus. Then we
talked it all over. and young Smith e
took a day off. and me. too. and Mrs
Baker and Emily and Jane Smith. they
all come along
(To be continued tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
THREE.coRNERED TRACK MEET
Columbia, Cornell and the Navy Will
Meet at Annapolis.

NEW YORK, February 2s.-Harry A.
Fisher, graduate manager Of athletics at
Columbia, announced that Columbia. Cor
nell and the Navy will meet in a three
cornered track meet at Annapolis Satur-
day, May II. This will be the first time
that such a meet has ever been held at
Annapolis, and 1t will also he the first
time that Cornell and Columbia have ever
met before the intercollegiate champion
ships.
Columbia will have big day May IL,
for In addition to meeting Cornell and
the Navy on the track the Blue and
White will meet the Navy varsity eight
in the annual regatta on the Severn. In
the track meet Columbia expects to score
with Beatty. the shot-putter; II. 3. Bah
pion, and r. NJ. Bonsib in the quarter
mile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
DAVIS Is CAPTAIN.
Former Business High Lad to Lead
GEORGETOWN Track Team.

At a special meeting OF the executive
committee of the Athletic Association OF
Georgetown College yesterday afternoon
Frank Davis was appointed captain OF
the Blue and Gray track team. to sue
coed Bill Carrigan for the remainder OF
the present season. Davis was the Logical
choice for captain OF next years west
End track outfit. but Carrigan's departure
from the university on the heights made
necessary the appointing of man by the
executive committee, and yesterday
meeting places Inky in order for con-
CALCULATIONS. as he will, without oouot,
lead one of the strongest hilltop track
squads next Saturday night at the George
town games that has ever represented the
local institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
BOWLING CONGRESS.

CHICAGO, February 2s.-Schedules for
the twelfth tournament Of the American
Bowling Congress, which opens here Sat
urday, are expected to be ready for dis
tribution among. the participants today.
The list of players entered is nearly
the program will be finished in twenty
two days, the same time required to
complete the tournament at st. Louis
last year.
Only one squad Of fives will appear on
the alleys the first week until Friday
night. when st. Louis will have twenty
two clubs in action in honor Of Wooster
Lambert, that city's candidate for presi-
dent Of the congress.
From that night on the program will be
we'll filled until the 500 clubs entered have
completed their schedule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
JEFFRIEs MISQU0TED.
Sent No Telegram to Co6roth on At
tell-Kilbane Fight.

LOS ANGELES. Cal, February D.
James j. Jeffries. in signed statement.
denies report that he telegraphed James
Coffroth in San Francisco that Abe At
tell should have had a draw In his recent
fight with Johnny Kilbane. and that At
tell still would be recognized as feather
weight champion.
Referee Eyton's decision was the only
one possible" says Jenrtes' statement
..Kflbane honestly defeated Atteli and
earned the championship. Immediately
after the fight / advised Attell to keep
still; that he had been beaten by bet
ter boy. and that knocking would do him
no good. l sent no message to Coffroth
or any one else"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
Precocious Youngsters.

s'Flotsam and Jetsam" IL the title of an
other Barnagat life-saving story written
by 8. Ten Eyck Bourke and Charles
Francis Bourke that appears In our next
Sunday Magazine. The title shows the
names Of the leading characters. q pair Of
precocious youngsters who had aspira-
tons to get into the service. and were the
butt Of the men. The Bourkes make .
thrilling tale out Of the rescue. with tre-
mendous salvage, OF q derelict ship.
which was accomplished by the intrepie
Flotsam and Jetsam alone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
ISSUES CHALLENGE
Mr.. Whitaker Wants to Meet
Chess Players.
Mr.. zAP0LEoN is SOUGHT
Match Desired With Reputed Cham.
pion Of Capital City Chess and
Checker Club.

There is some dispute regarding the
holder Of the chess championship Of the
city, and to settle the honor it is the In
tention Of the members of the Washing
ton Chess and Whist Club to conduct
series Of championship games. As pre-
liminary to the beginning of the contests
the club mentioned has put forth Mr.. N.
T. Whitaker to play against any other
man in the District to decide the title.
Mr.. Whitaker, while he has been In this
city but a few months. is exceptionally
well known in chess circles in New YORK
and Philadelphia, and Is one Of the best
amateur players in the country. He has
met the foremost chess players In the
country and has seldom failed to come out
Of the matches with high honors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
Wants to Meet Zapoleon.

While Mr.. Whitaker is willing to meet
any man in the District, he is especially
anxious to meet Mr.. Zapoleon in series
of matches. Mr.. Zapoleon is reputed TO
be the best man in the Capital City Chess
and Checker Club. and it is claimed by
many that he is the champion of the Dis
trict. Mr.. Whitaker desires to play Mr..
Napoleon, or any other man who may be
put forward by any of the local organiza-
tions which foster the game. for any
amount Of money from $50 up to $500 or
even more.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
BLOWS UP BALLOON.

Frederick R. Law, New York
hulloonist, when $50 feet above the
surface of the Hudson river, last Tues
day, blew up his balloon with dyna-
mite and then dropped sal ~ t" the
water with a parachute. THIS is the
first time such Il thing has ever been
done. With his lighted cigar he lit
the fuse attached to the dynamite,
and second later he, clinglng to the
parachute, shot downward at a ter
rifle speed. When about 100 feet
above the water the parachute UNI
folded, and he settled gradually INTO
the water. lie was picked up l,y Il
tug boat.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
Order NiSi on Sales.

No. 1876 Equity.
In the Circuit Court for Frederick coun-
ty, sitting in Equity.
September Term, 1912.
], Howard Creager and E. Mabel
Creager, his wife,
Eftie d. Creager, widow, ct. al.
In the matter of the Report of Sales filed
the 4th day of November, 1912.
\RDERED, That on the 10Th day of No.
" vember, 1912, the Court will proceed
to act upon the Report of Sales of Real
Estate, reported to said Court by Vim
cent Seboid and !. Howard Creager:
Trustees in the above cause, and MED
therein as aforesaid to finally ratify and
confirm the same, unless cause to the
contrary thereof be shown before SAID
dav; provided copy of this order he IN
serted in some newspaper published IN
Frederick County for three successive
weeks prior to said day.
The report states the amount of sales
to be $l3 520.87.
Dated this 4th day of November, l9'2.
HARRY w. BOWERS,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick
County.
True Copy Test = HARRY W. Bowers,
Clerk.
nov TAT Vincent Sebold solicitor.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE

(The Equal Franchise League of Th,r-
mont assumes responsibility for all state
mants, facts and arguments edited IN
this column.)
"Straws show which way the wind
blows" is an apt saying and one that MS
well the present agitation of Woman S
Suffrage. Not only do we see the cause
of Suffrage steadily strengthening in tie
women's ranks, but the many Men s
Suffrage Leagues, which are daily organ
izing throughout the country, is conclus-
i've evidence that it is good work and "a
sure thing.
The west is particularly Jealous in COM
ing out strongly in favor of suffrage.
Our own home locality has numerous
men who believe in equal suffrage, and
who say So Surely they will be as chiV-
alrous and fair as the men in our sister
states are showing themselves to be!
Even down-trodden China is away
ahead of US in progress towards one priv
iege.
This peculiar idea regarding the ballot
for women is nothing but tradi,ion-prin-
cipally prejudice. Many traditions have
been broken down, so can this one be.
Speaking of China, a recent article in
"The Woman's Journal says: "Chna
is far ahead of us, for in the Canton Par
lament of one-hundred and twenty mem
bers there are ten Chinese women. The
first three things considered by this Par
lament were foot-binding, the sale of
opium, and the sale of little girl slaves. =
California, Wyoming, Washington.
Colorado and Utah are on solid ground
on the suffrage question. Cannot Mary
land throw off its shackles and get in the
front ranks of progress?
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
POEMS FOR NOVEMBER.

The following poems were selected by
Miss Ella V. K,ieg, primary supervisor
of The schools in Frederick county, for
use in schools during the month of Mo-
vember.
Father in Heaven, We Thank Thee.
For flowers that bloom about our feet,
For tender grass so fresh, 50 sweet,
For song of bird and hum of bee,
For all things fair we hear or see,
For blue of stream and blue of sky,
For pleasant shade of branches high,
For fragrant air and cooling bre' ze.
For beauty of the blooming trees.
Father in heaven, we thank Thee.
For mother love and fathcr-care,
For bro; hers strong and sisters fair,
For love at home and here each d'y,
For guidance lest we go astraY,
For this new morning with it $ light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and lends,
For ev'ry thing Thy goodness SEMI.
Father in heaven, We thank ! II g.
R. W. Emerson
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
Trinity Reformed Church

Trinity Reformed Church
Sunday, Nov. II.
Thurmont, 10. 30 a. m, Preaching
Apples, $50 p. m. Preaching.
Rocky Ridge. 1920 a. m. Preaching.
Creagerstown. 2.30 p. m.-PreachlnP.
An election for pastor will take place
at these appointments.
st. Stephens Episcopal Church
l.. Il. Browne pastor.
On Sunday next. Nov. II, at 7.3O p.
m the Rt Rev John G. Murray, ID. d.,
Bishop of Maryland, will visit this church
and will preach Everybody cordially in
vited
Methodist Episcopal Chnrrh-Hrv. j.
W. liammrrsley, pastor.
ga m. Sunday School.
6 80 p. m. -Epworth League.
1870 p. m. &C. Preaching service.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14

,n,ere ed at ThurmOnt Postotfice rs Second
Class Matter.
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FOR MAKING SOAP

So that every who this contest has fifty
chances win cash prize, ranging from SlO0 to $l50o
Full directions for making soap printed on every
wrapper of Banner Lye-every contestant hasan equal
chance of winning prize. After you have made your
soap cut off small piece wrap it in the Banner Lye
wrapper then ina piece plain paper. (which write
your full name and address and mail to The Penn
Chemical Works. Philadelphia, Pa. Alpackages must
perceived by usnotlater thantheas day month.
Every contestant will be refunded lGc-the price Of a
can of Banner Lye-whether they win prize or not.
Enter this great soapmakng now won't you any
thng-you get of I've freeyou stand cash
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER IA, 1912.
Married.

Mr.. Ralph P. Ruggles, of Queen Anne
county, Md, and Miss Mary c. Saylor'
daughter of M. F. Saylor of Motter Sta
ton, Md were married by the Rev. }.
W. Hammersley at the Methodist Epls-
copal parsonage, Thurmont, Tuesday
morning, Nov. IL. 1912. The young
couple will reside on the Eastern Shore.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
Thanksgiving Day.

Over the river and through the " Gods,
To grandfather's house we go;
The horse knows the way
To carry the sleigh
Through the white and drifted snow.
Over the river and through the woods,
Oh! how the wind does blow!
1t stings the toes
And bites the nose,
AS over the ground we go.
Over the river and through the woods,
To have frst-rate play.
Hear the bells ring,
cling a-ling ding
Hurrah for Thanksgiving Day!
Over the river and through the woods,
Trot fast, my dapple gray
Spring over the ground,
Like hunting hound,
For this is Thanksgiving Day.
Over the river and through the woods,
Now grandmother's cap spy
Hurrah for the fun!
Is the pudding done?
Hurrah for the pumpkin pie!
Lydia Maria Child.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
Notice to Taxpayers.

hereby give notice to the Taxpayers
of the CORPORATION of Thurmont, that on
December 2 and 3, 1912,
| will call at the homes of each property
owner for the purpose of collecting cor
poration taxes. Prompt payment Will be
greatly appreciated. Respectfully,
HOWARD H. HAHN,
nov Att Coiec'or'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
PaIalyZel.

Mr. Rufus A. RACER, resident OF
Frederick, was paralyzed at his home
last Saturday evening, and is in a crlti-
cal condition. Mr.. RACER is well known
throughout the county, he having been
county surveyor for many vear", and did
much surveying in an unofficial capacity.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
FOR SALE.

Storeroom and Dwelling combined.
Property located in Graceham. Maryland
This house contains Nine living Rooms
and Large Storeroom with all necessary
fixtures. Suitable for almost any kind
of business. Possession given April /,
1918. Apply to
GEO. w. FIROR.
anp Stf Graceham. Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
The Corn Song.

Heap high the farmers wintry hoard!
Heap high the golden corn.
No richer gift has autumn poured
From out her lavish horn.
Let other lands, exulting, CLEAN
The apple from the pine,
The orarpe nom its glossy green,
The cluster from the vine.
We better love the hardy gift
Our rugged wales bestow,
To cheer US when the storms shall dn t
Our harvest fields with snow.
Let earth withhold her goodiy root,
Let mildew blight the rye,
Give to the worm the orchards fruit,
The wheat field to the fly.
But let the good old corn adorn
The hills our fathers trod,
Still let US, for his golden corn,
Send up our thanks to God.
J. &. Viii tier.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14

This is great opportunity for every housewife to
test her skill as soap maker and at the same time
win valuable cash prize. Every woman can enter
this contest-t doesn't cost one cent to try-the
conditions are as simple as c..
We want to prove to every housewife VIII reads this
paper that with the aid of Banner Lye she can make
all the soap she needs for her family use-make bet
ter soap than she can buy it cheaper,
with very little labor and in very short time.
To the women who send the best samples homemade soap
which Banner Lye has used will award the following cash
prizes this month
LIST Prize $500 End Prize $lO.OO
ard Prize 500 so Prizes of 5 100 each
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-03-16
Motico Of Forfeiture.

To Frank E. Lee: You are hereby notified that there has been expended during the year 1911 in labor on these certain quartz claims, known as the Gla- eier No. i and No. 9, and the Kit ", lying, being and situated in the Valdez mining district, in the recording precinct of Valdez, in the District of Alaska, the sum of three hundred dollars, lawful money of the. United States, the amount required by law to hold said claims for the year, follow ing the performance of the an nual labor; that said expenditure for labor, as aforesaid, was made by James c. Cawley, a coeowner of said claims. And unless with in ninety days after the comple- tion of the publication of this mo- tice, to-wiC: within ninety days after ire second (2nd) of April, 1912, you contribute your DOT :. tion of the expenses of tha afore- said annual labor for said year, or your interest in said quartz claims will be forfeited and be- come the property of the under- Stgred, who is your co-owner.
 JAMES c. CAWLEY. s
 Date first pub. Jan. 2, 1912.
 Date last pub. April 2, 1912.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-03-16
Subscribe for the Prospector.
Notice Of Forfeiture.

To Ambrose Bell and Norman Merchant: You are hereby noti-
 fled that have expended one thousand $i,000) dollars in la bor and improvements upon the Peerless, Lincoln, Clara Bell, Mammoth and Gravina, claims of the. Peerless group; the Isabella and Humdinger of the Isabella group; the Badger and Hawkeye of the Badger and Hawkeye group ; the Pearl claim located in the Kotsina river drainage Chitina district. yS. ..a."O
 In order 10 hold said premise, ', under the provisions of section 2924 Revised Statut, ,s of the Unit ed States. being the amount re- quired to hold the same for the year ending Jan. 1, ,(i9t2. And if within go days after this notice by publication you fail or refuse to contribute your proportion of such expenditure as co-owners your interest in said claims win become the property of the sub scriber under said section 232l. |. TOM LARSON. By Matt Larson, attorney fin fact. First pub. Jan. f3, 1912.
 Last pub. April tA, 1912.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-03-16
Notice of Forfeiture.

To William M. Conley: You are hereby notified that there has been expended during the year 1911 in labor on these certain quartz claims, known as the Alas ka Belle, Jackpot and Snowflake. lying, being and situated Tn the Valdez mining district, in the re- c0rd1ng precinct Of Valdez, in the District, of Alaska, the sum of three hundred dollars, lawful money of the United States, the amount required by law to hold said claims for the year, follow ing the performance of the an nual labor; that said expenditure for labor, as aforesaid, was made by J.. w. Lii tlc. And unless wiih- m; ninety days afier the comple- lion of the publication of this no- tioet to..wit: within ninety days after the 2lth day of April. 1912, you contribute your portion Of the. expenses of the aforesaid annual labor for said year, or your interest in said u,iariz claims will hp forfeih and be- come the property of the under signed, who is your co-owner,
 J. w. LITTLE,
 Fhst pub. Jan. 2i. 1912.
 Last pub. April 25. 1912.