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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-09-22
KISSED THE BLARNEY STONE.

Irish Contributor in London Daily Mail
When Mr.. Winston Churchill returns
from his latest Irish visit to his collea-
CUES in the Cabinet of Lawyers he will
be the envy Of them all. He alone has
kissed the Blarney stone
He drove by motor car recently. per-
sonally conducted by the Mayor of Cork.
and. encouraged by other genial local
public men. to the famous Blarney Castle
kissed the magic stone amid the cheers
of the public and was metamorphosed
as truly as Faust into a new being.
Henceforth Mr.. Churchill is a dangerous
public man. according to all traditions,
for the learned photographers state that
he who kisses the Blarney stone is en-
dowed with the power Ito barney" and
ito barney" they say, is TO humbug
with wheedling talk so as to gain a de-
sired end. or to have exceptional facility
land unscrupulousness'' in the art of
fattery and compliment.
To kiss the Barney stone the pilgrim
ascends to the top of the ruins OF
Blarney Castle. and looking down from
the parapet of a tower perceives
triangular stone. inscribed and fixed by
irons in a position so many feet down
that he must be held by the heels and
lowered till his face reaches the kissing
level. Ii is not an easy trick. but Sir
James Long held the heels of the First
Lord and he duly kissed the famous
relic. and after him his private secre-
tary, who writes the letters TO political
correspondents
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-09-22
COMPASS BY WIRELESS.
Location of shore Station shown to
ships at Sea.
From the Engineering News.

From the Engineering News.
A wireless telegraph compass has been
devised in Germany. For this an ar
rangement of directive and undirectivs
nntennae is needed or the former there
are thirty-two equally spaced about the
arc of circle of such diameter that
two opposite antennae are about a half
wave length apart with the wave
length used for directive signals The
undirective antennae stands in the CEN
ter. This arrangement Is described in
the London Electrician of MAY "a 1872
Immediately before beginning work the
transmitting apparatus is connected to
the undrective antennae and a short
impulse, known as the time signal" Is
sent out. Then the transmitting appa-
ratus is connected automatically with a
pair of opposite antennae and a short i'm
pulse or dot is sent out at regular time
intervals from each pair of directive an
tennae. This impulse is the same for
all, but the directive signals begin with
the north-south pair of antennae and
then continue In a clockwise direction at
constant time intervals. The sounds
heard by the wireless operator on board
ship IN his ordinary receiver are loudest
when the directive signal Is sent out
from the pair of antannae which Is per-
pendicular to the line between ship and
station, and weakest when sent out from
the pair of antennae in line In the first
case, the waves sent from the two oppo-
site antennae REINFORCE each other. and
in the second case. they interfere, being
half wave length apart The ships
wireless operator is furnished with q
special stop watch. which has its dial
graduated in thirty-two divisions. be-
ginning with north. so that the starting
point of the stop watch is the same as
the starting point of the sending appa-
ratus. The operator hears the time sig
nal of the shore station and starts the
stop watch at that moment. When he
hears the minimum sound he stops the
watch. and the hand then shows the
of the shore station from which
this minimum sound was received Ten
complete measurements of this direction
can be made in five minutes II two of
these shore stations are available then
two direction determinations may be
taken by the wireless operator and
drawn on the chart to give the position
OF his ship. The company proposes to
erect a chain of these stations every
twenty-five to fifty miles around the
coast Of Germany.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-09-22

lawyers, physicians, engineers, or scien-
lists"
The Japanese" said, ARE described
as being a contented people. How do
they get into that desirable state of
mind?
Our children are taught seIf-control
at home and at school. No drunken men
are seen in the streets of Japan. Our
women do not use intoxicating liquor.
We are counseled from infancy up TO
govern our appetites. and are trained in
self-sacrifice and self-surrender. Think
ing of others. instead of ourselves, we
are contented'
Copyright 1872. by James b. Morrow
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-09-22

Still there will be plenty of other
things for us to buy of you. Trade takes
some curious turns at times, being always
alert and seeking new channels In which
TO flow. Japan. during 1910. sold 10000 of
rice to the American States along the
Pacific Coast. We are shipping oranges
to this country and Canada. Americans
have built a sawmill at Yokohama and
are manufacturing oak lumber for your
western markets. Thousands of barrels of
American rosin are exported to Japan.
Oak ties from our forest are being used
on your railroads. Many unfinished hats.
large quantities of camphor, and s., 100000
worth of our earthenware and porcelain
are sold in the United States every year.
While this country, as have said. is our
best customer outside Of Asia, We buy
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-08-29
Fatally Injured.

Mr.. George Baker, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Baker, of near Catoctin
Furnace, was fatally injured Saturday
afternoon last when he attempted to get
aboard freight train at Patapsco,
station on the Western Maryland Rail-
road. Mr. Baker was an employee OF
the road, being one of the carpenters
under Mr.. Grayson Fogle of this place.
AS we understand, Mr.. Fogle and his
men had quit work and had left Patapsco
on a passenger train, Baker remaining
in order to change clothing. The next
train to come along happened to be
freight and Mr.. Baker concluded he could
jump it and get to the next stopping
point of the Blue Mountain Express and
there meet his companions. In his effort
to get on the train he missed his hold
and was thrown under car. 1t is said
that life passed from him 40 minutes
afterward. His body was brought to
Westminster and kept there until Sunday
morning when it was brought to his home
in this place.
Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon in the United Brethren church,
Rev. W. J. Marks and Rev. w. l.. Mar
tin officiating.
The deceased was 26 years of age, and
had many friends. He is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Daisy Toms Baker, and one
small child
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POcketlOOks Found.

The following article was published in
the Taneytown Carroll Record last week
and may be of interest to some of our
readers:
"On Friday morning about o'clock,
as John Frock, a repair hand, was walk
ing the track, he saw a short stout man
wearing white straw hat, sitting on the
railroad track. When he came up to
where he was sitting, he found lying
there three pocketbooks, one having the
name of Long, near Liberty, one belong
ing to Ebbert, and one with a return
ticket in the book to Walkersville. Word
was not gotten to usuntil O'Clock, when
officer Bachman went to Keymar and
walked back along the track but could
see nothing of him. He answered the
description of one of the men who held
up Halbert Poole few nights before.
There was also pocketbook found on
the ground with the name of Samuel H.
Slater, and one picked up on the ground
by little child containing between $l7
and SIS in money, which we have been
unable to trace, and if theparty who lost
this amount of money inquiries of me,
will give him what information ! have.
| have in my possession four of these
pocketbooks that have been found, which
the owners can have by making applica-
ton to me.
"B. S. MILLER, Constable"
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Exciting Trip.

Monday night last about nine O'Clock
Mr.. M. L. Creager received word to come
to Garfield, a small village in the mount
ain and about 10 miles from Thurmont-
Mrs. Susan Toms being dead With his
son Raymond they finally reached the
place and after preparing the body for
burial, started for home. On their way
rain storm overlook them and they
took shelter in barn. While getting
in the dry dog began to bark, a man
began to shoot and Mr.. Creager began
to boiler. After the noise subsidized Mr..
Creager made himself known. The per-
son doing the shooting declared he was
shooting at the dog and was not aware
anybody was at the barn. Mr.. Creager
arrived home at five a. m.
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lIOYS Letter.

Mr.. John S. Long spent Tuesday in
Frederick.
Mr.. Elmer J. Pittinger made bust
ness trip to Thurmont this week.
Mr.. VIM. Angel spent Saturday even
ing at Union Bridge.
Misses Lulu and Bessie Arnold and
brother Amos, of Rocky Hill, spent a
few days with their uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. Washington Pittenger.
A number of people from this place
attended the festival at Apples churc h
last Saturday evening.
A large number of persons attended
the woods meeting at Legore's Park last
Sunday.
Mr.. Joshua Gruber of Rocky Hill and
Mr.. VIM. Gruber of Woodsboro, spent
Tuesday with Mr.. VIM. H. Long.
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Army Worm Eating Into County Fields

Army Worm Eating Into County Fields.
Last spring the devastating army
worm started on its march from Florida.
Last Saturday it made its arrival known
in the vicinity of Highlandtown, and is
now fast invading Baltimore county. Al
though it was but few days ago that
the destructive little creature was dis
covered on the fields of Harry Foulk,
who has large dairy farm opposite Bay
view, its work has already been accom-
plished. Less than a week ago these
fields were covered Is inches deep with
one of the best crops of millet seen
around Baltimore for several years. The
same fields are now as barren as the
palm of mans hand, and the ground
was covered with millions of the small
dark worm.
The army worm is so named owing to
the fact that it always travels in great
numbers. In the northern part of this
country it is sometimes spoken of as the
cutworm, but army worm is its proper
name. 1t is always present in the United
States, but only occasionally becomes
numerous enough to do much damage.
During an early dry spring, such as they
had in Florida this year. it may increase
in numbers, so that it is obliged to march
in search of food. 1t usually feeds on
grass, but is also exceedingly fond of
corn and other kinds of grain. Baltimore
Eueninq Sun.
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Graceham Letter.

DR.. Young and wife of Taneytown
spent Thursday last with their son Clyde
aud family.
Mrs. John Gaugh and Miss Mamie
Wachter of Walkersvile spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. U. E. Smith.
Mr.. Wordsworth of Woodbine spent
Sunday with his friend Mr.. Howard Col
liflower.
Miss Emma Devilbiss of Detour spent
Monday with Miss Ella Weller.
Mrs. Kate Martin spent Sunday with
Mrs. Harry Creeger.
Miss Ruth Harbaugh of Emmitsburg
visited her cousin, Miss Katie Werten-
baker, on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Collihower left
last Thursday for West Carrolton, Ohio,
where they will spend a few weeks.
Mrs. Fannie Angel and Miss Cordie
Pyles spent Monday with Miss Laura
Snuff near Thurmont.
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Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. l.. Clogg, Miss Mollie
Sullivan and Masters Paul and Edward
Eichman, of Baltimore; Mr.. and Mrs. B.
F. Dudderar of Oak Orchard, and Mrs.
Susan Whitehill, of Union Bridge, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. C. Barnes this
week.
Mrs. E. J. Stockwell and son, Mr.. John
w. Stockwell of Philadelphia, are visit
ing at the home of Senator and Mrs.
John P. T. Matthias.
Master Ohio Shipley of Baltimore, is
spending the month of August with rela-
tives in Thurmont and Graceham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Ogle of Shppens
burg, and Mrs. Laura Creager of Logs,
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Creager the past week.
Misses Kate and Rose Folkes of Glou-
cester, and Miss Rose Montague of Nor
folk, Va, are guests of Mrs. Rob't A.
Tyson.
Mrs. Ollie Bitter and son Levi, and DR..
anu MIS-. II. DSII Vi laSCiSeo"i, WIZ
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Leather
man the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Winger of Phila-
delphia, who have been visiting Mrs.
John Jones, left for Greencastle, Pa, to
spend several days with friends.
Miss Beatty Refill of CINCINNATI, Ohio,
and Mrs. F. M. Eichman of Baltimore,
were guests of Mrs. l.. G. Barnes this
week.
Misses Julia and Lottie Troxell of near
Graceham, who have been visiting friends
and relatives in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio
and in Philadelphia, Pa, during the past
several months, returned home last week
much pleased with their visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Troxell, Miss Ju-
liza Troxell and Mr. Karl Troxell, spent
Tuesday at Gettysburg.
Mrs. Mary Freeman and daughter Mrs.
c.. E. Cassell, and Miss Julia Cassell, of
York, Pa, are visiting Miss Margaret
Johnston.
Mrs. j. Ed. Martin and daughter Mrs.
Calvin Snyder, of Waynesboro, Pa, are
visiting friends in this place.
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FOR SALE.

Farm containing 1863 acres of Land,
located in Frederick county, Md, one
mile from Rocky Ridge and one mile from
Logs on w. M. Railroad; improved with
Two-Story Frame Dwelling, good
Bank Barn and all necessary outbuild-
ings. Land in good condition. About
half of this farm is creek bottom land,
portion meadow land. There is also on
this farm 20, 900 feet of saw timber and
$50 cords of wood. For further partic-
ulars address
CLARION OFFICE,
aug % Ct Thurmont, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-08-29

Week of September I'd, AL. H. Wilson
the German dialect comedian in his mer-
ry song comedy,
"1T HAPPENED IN POTTSDAM."
The best play and the best company
AL. Wilson has had for many years is,
ut Happened in Pottsdam", which the
popular comedian will present for the
first time in Baltimore week of Septem-
Der I'd. 1t is clever adaptation from
the French by Charles Reed, romantic
comedy interspersed with exquisite mel
ody. The scenes transpire in the quaint
old German town; the plot involves the
search of Metz Won Klatz, a German
traveller, for wife he can love.
The vein of romance involves a Rus
sian Countess, her sister, and the real
object of his affection young American
girl. The course of true love does not
run smooth but the numerous difficulties
are finally brought to merry climax.
Mr.. Wilson has an admiral company
including Edith Yeager, Laura Lemmert,
Harry Springer, Edward Barbour, jean
nette Carroll, Frances Gaillard and 9TH
ers. He invests the role of the hero with
his accustomed charm and vivacity, and
sings a number of new songs, including
his greatest hit 'The Loves of Byegone
Days"
The production is an elaborate one in
every detail of scenic equipment and
costumes.
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday
Admission rs and so cents
Week of September 9th, George Cob
ans laughing success "a Yankee Prince"
headed by Tom Lewis.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Methodist Episcopal Church-Rev. }.
w. Hammersley, pastor.
Sunday, Sept. 1st.:
"a. m.-Sunday School.
10 a. m.-Preaching service.
7p. m. -Epworth League.
8 p. m. -Preaching service.
Emmitsburg:
2.30 p. m.-Preaching service.
Tuesday, Sept. Sd, Quarterly Confer
ence followed by preaching service at
7.30 p. m. by DR.. Watson.
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Picnic.

Thurmont is to be favored with picnic
the date of which will be September IA.
This picnic will be given by the Sunday
School of the United Brethren church
and will be held in Mrs. E. K. Rouzer's
grove near the famous Cold Spring. The
M. V. C. Band will furnish music, and
an ample number of speakers will be
present. Everybody is cordially invited
to be present.
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Depot and Elevator Burned.


Fire broke out Monday night in the
frame grain elevator of w. c. Goeting
at Keedysville. In short time the three
story structure was destroyed. The frame
station of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road nearby was burned down. S. A.
Gates, the railroad agent, saved most of
the records of value.
The loss will be in the neighborhood Of
5000. The buildings and contents were
partly insured.
The station was erected rs years ago.
'he elevator was built 30 years ago.
about 400 bushels of wheat, 400 bushels
# corn, lot of feed, cement, machinery,
"tc., were destroyed. Help was asked
from Hagerstown and later the request
was revoked.
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Improving School Property.

For several weeks Mr.. L. r. Waesche
has had Il force of men working on the
school property at this place. Concrete
walks have been laid from the street to
the rear of the building, new and larger
water pipes attached to the main and
carried to the basement under the rear
portion of the building, and portions of
the yard lowered and other parts filled.
We understand the yard in front of the
building is to be set and kept in grass
and flowers planted along the concrete
walks, these to be for educational pur-
poses as we'll as to beautify the yard.
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Business Locals.
Notice To Patrons.

NUIICP TO PHITUIlS.
wish to inform my patrons that on
September 10, II and II, my office will
be closed. During these three days
will attend the National Dentists Con-
vention at Washington, d. c., and en-
deavor to learn all the latest methods in
the practice of dentistry and preservation
of teeth.
DIR. E. 3. SEXTON,
aug 20 ct Thurmont, Md.
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Not Much Improvement.

During the past week service on the
Frederick Railroad has been bad owing
to the blowing out of cylinder head on
engine No. 70 and to the lack of current.
We understand that today there will be
plenty of current and that trains will be
run on schedule time
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-08-29
NOTICE!

A Liberal Reward will be paid to the
party giving information as to the where
abouts of pair of Ladies Shoes, Dress
and other apparel which was stolen from
a buggy at Apples church Saturday night,
August "a, 1912, and which will also lead
to the arrest of the thief.
J. LEWIS TROXELL,
aug 80 ct" Rocky Ridge, Md.
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Pen-Mar's Birthday.

TUE NUI = DITIIIUUys
Pen-Mar will have its fortieth birthday
celebration today. The occasion has been
designated "everybody's day"
In addition to special amusement fea-
lures, prizes will be given to the pretti-
est baby, the largest baby, the latest
baby, the best-dressed male and female
dancers and others.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-08-29
Good Eypsight

Essential to health, comfort and APP
pearance. Ever noticed strained look
on your face, or the face of others? Ne
glect of the eyes many times leads to
wrinkles, surgical operations, which
glasses worn in time may prevent. The
value of conserving our eyesight is vast
ly greater than that of any other of our
senses, yet the most of US give little at
tention to our eyes in time. If you are
not sure that your eyes are perfect, don't
fail to consult our Optometrist DR.. 0.
w. Hines and let him make a thorough
scientific examination, give you advice
and help which will preserve your vision.
Will be at Miller House, Thurmont, Md,
August %, 1912.
Yours truly,
CAPITAL OPTICAL CO.,
GA 9th ST., N. W.,
aug % 2t
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Putting In Water Mains.

The Mechanicstown Water Company,
under direction of its Superintendent,
Mr.. Jas. T. Waesche, is putting in line
of inch pipe on Walnut street. 1t was
residents of this street who complained
recently of water in their wells being
damaged by cesspool drainage, and likely
all the properties on this street will be
connected to the new main. The ditch
is dug and the company is now waiting
for the pipe.
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CreagerstOWn Items.

The Y. P. S. C. E. Society held tenn
perance meeting on Sunday evening,
Aug. 25th, which was largely attended
and much appreciated. Rev. Furgeson
of Baltimore gave short but spirited
talk, and Miss Annabelle Cross of Balti-
more recited and both were highly APP
preclated.
Miss Laura Miller who was being en-
tertained by Mrs. ElRoy Whitmore this
past week, has returned to Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ham and children
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. b. F.
Bell and Mr.. Geo. Ham Sunday last
The Tournament and Picnic held by the
Gentlemen's Driving Club on August q,
proved to be grand success, having the
largest crowd ever gathered at tourna-
ment in this vicinity. Growing of the
Queens occurred at p. m. and dancing
began Immediately afterwards, the Sny-
der orchestra furnished the music, and
during the day the M. V. c. Band was
in attendance and furnished late and up
to-date music. One of the amusing fea-
lures of the day was mule race which
was won by the mule of C. b. Myers.
Mr.. Dennis Stull of w. Va, was the
guest of Miss Cora Stull for several days
last week.
MIR. Harvey Troxel spent several days
with his family in this place last week.
Mrs. David Hoffman, who had been
bed fast for eleven weeks suffering from
complication of diseases, succumbed to
same on Saturday last. The funeral took
place on Monday, Rev. F. |. Thomas
officiating She was devoted member
of her church and great worker in
church affairs, kind mother and neigh
Dor, and will be missed by all who knew
her.
Mr.. Chas. Stevens of Harrisburg, was
the guest of his aunts, Misses Sue and
BERTHE Stevens. for several days last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter erosion and
daughters were the guests of Mr.. James
erosion last week.
Mr.. Marion Ham of Middletown paid
visit to his father on Sunday last.
The Monocacy Valley Concert Band
will furnish music for the Red Mems
picnic at Legore's park Aug. 81, also the
Mountaindale picnic Sept. 18th and the
United Brethren picnic at Thurmont on
Sept. 18th.
Rev. Geo. w. Crist will hold Harvest
Home services Sunday morning, Sept. Is,
at 10 o'clock.
Mrs. Mae Hoves of Sparrows Point
was the guest of Mrs. VIM. Speak fol
several days last week.
Mr.. Henry Havener, first trombone
player of the M. V. G.. Band, is spending
this week at the Rockville Fair with the
Woodsboro Band.
Rev. F. l. Thomas will hold services
on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 18th, at 30
O'Clock.
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Cheap Excursion.

Smithsburg to Baltimore, Thursday,
Sept. II, 1912. Leave Thurmont 8 a. m.
See posters. aug 20 ct
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FOR SALE!
THREE SECONDHAND AUTOMOBILES
Cheap to the right party.
V. r. O'TOOle, ThurmOnt.
inch loft.
Freight Service as Usual.

Freight Service as Usual.
The Frederick Railroad Co. begs to in
form the general public that it's freight
service to and from Baltimore, and all
other points, reached via Thurmont, has
not been interrupted in any manner
whatsoever.
1t is, as it always has been, the quick
est and best service to and from all
points it reaches.
july 13tf
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A vast amount of ill health is due to
impaired digestion. When the stomach
fails to perform it's functions properly
the whole system becomes deranged. A
few doses of Chamberlain Tablets is all
you need. They will strengthen your d.
gestion, invigorate your liver, and regu-
late your bowels, entirely doing away
with that miserable feeling due to faulty
digestion. Try it. Many others have
been permanently cured-why not you?
For sale by all dealers.
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WhOOping Cough In Town,

At the present time number of child
rem in this place have whooping cough.
Several of the younger ones are very bad.