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is intact. The last two extensions made
to the New York system and the pro-
posed installation at Boston are of this
type This plan adds about 10 per cent
TO the original cost OF the distribution
system.
Regular Equipment as Auxiliary.
mo municipality in which an auxiliary
high-pressure system has been installed
should consider that its work is complete
| by thus covering the territory Of the
maximum hazard. Every effort should be
made to modernize and maintain at its
highest efficiency the regular fire depart
ment force and portable apparatus. so
that should there be sudden failure OF
the high-pressure system, due to break
age in main. there would be available
at instant notice sufficient of the regular
equipment to properly carry on the work
of the fremen pending the restoration OF
an illustration may be cited the fire at
Elizabeth and Grand streets, New York,
in the early part OF December, 10OS, less
than six months after the system had
been placed in regular service.
Shortly after the pressure had been
raised the firemen at the fire and the
engineman at the pumping station were
Mortified to see the pressure drop to
practically zero, although additional
pumps were started in endeavor to
for. A few moments pumping showed
that a large main had broken somewhere
in the system, with all the water evil
IDENTIFY going out through the break and
not through the hydrants, so the inlets
to the system were closed and 1t was
completely out of service. The regular
fire engines were Immediately called into
service to cope with the fire, and the leak
or break sought for. After nearly an
hours search night watchman report
ed a large quantity Of water in sub
way excavation near Broome and center
streets, and further investigation showed
that there had been a break in a twenty
inch main at this location. The broken
section was Immediately shut out and the
system restored to service. The trouoie
was caused by insufficient bracing OF the
main where 1t crossed a subway excaVa-
ton, a piece of work over Wnlcn neltheI
the water nor fire departments nao any
control, and as all the excavation was
planked over to carry traffic no sign or
the break showed on the street surface.
The hour being early In the morning, no
men were working. SO there was no one
to give notice of the trouble.
"fhe condition of suspended and made
uuately braced mains is not an isolated
one but one of frequent occurrence que
to the constant digging up OF our streets
for various purposes; u In the !, partlcu.a1 ,cuad
within three city blocks OF the hre. the
1iremen did not know the source OF the
trouble nor how near 1t was, Wnhe the
water department force. ready to I'M
mediately proceed to the break and make
the necessary shutdown OK the broken
section, stood idly in the repair company
headquarters, waiting for report as to
where Con the fifty-twO miles then IN
service) they should proceed. 1t shouio
be noted, however. that the case cited Is
the only one in which tho New York
high h-pressure system has failed In serv-
ice from any cause
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"A Throw-Back From Buddy" by
SeweN. Ford, contains q moral, but Il In
funny ,uof course, for it's about Shorty
Mccahse45se--one.rn next sundaZ--Gaslr
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distribution System.

sF,or the mains, a hose and meter test
ing force should be constantly working
over the system, closing out individual
blocks and feeding, water across the
closure through a meter and hose by con-
Meeting q hydrant outside with a hydrant
inside the closed section. should any
large quantity appear to be leaking away,
the leak should be located and repaired
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tur meters indicating the quantity OF
water pumped. and the fire ALARM which
should be recorded on the station blotter
az well by a recording instrument.
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First Semi-Annual Sale
To Begin Tomorrow Morning

unique sale-because every Shoe this summers model
we'll known, famous make Remember that this is the first
of Washngtons New Shoe Shop and that old
slow selling styles and broken lots have had time to
accumulate Never will herewith these seannua sales.
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HIGILPRESSURE WATER
SYSTEMS CONSIDERED
National Fire Protection Association Hears
. Report Subject Of Interest IN National
Capital.

is intact. The last two extensions made
to the New York system and the pro-
posed installation at Boston are Of this
type. This plan adds about 10 per cent
to the original cost Of the distribution
system.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
Dogs Kill Sheep.

Sheep-killing dogs made their appear
ance at Braddock Heights Tuesday night
and killed eight fine thoroughbred sheep
belonging to d. O. White, the well
known stockman. Three other sheep
which were in the herd were so badly in
iured that it is feared they will die.
Mr. White is now in Canada and his
place is being looked after by Lewis
Smith. Several weeks ago dogs got into
the herd when in meadow and killed
three. Since then Mr. Smith had been
keeping the sheep during the night in a
yard enclosed by a high and tight fence.
Hearing something after the sheep and
arising and hurriedy dressing, he rushed
to the barnyard and closed barn door,
feeling the dogs had been penned in it.
He then went to the residence Of John
Poole nearby, in order 10 get Mr.. Poole
help him kill the dogs but when they got
to the White barn the caninies had fled.
A hunt showed that the dogs had dug the
earth from beneath the high fence anC
had thus gained access to the yard.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
Meeting of Reformed Ministers.

The Reformed Church Ministerial AS
soCiation of Frederick county met in
Trinity Reformed cha 1el, Frederick, on
Monday last at 10 a. m. President Alfred
J. Herman called the meeting to order
and Rev. Martin W. Sweitzer offered
prayer.
The following members were present
Revs S S. Miller H. L. G. Kief1er and
E. l.. Mclean Frederick; A. NJ. Gluch,
Emmitsburg; G.. P. Brady, Walkersville;
A. J. Herman, Bethel; !. d. Thomas,
Adamstown; NJ. w. Sweitzer, Union
Bridge; ID. J. Wolf Taneytown; M. l..
Firor, Sabillasyille.
1t was decided that Revs. J. d. Thorn
as. Phi. D w. H. Wagner c. f. Web
Ter, D. D., and Prof J. H. Apple, Phi.
D., be requested to prepare papers upon
topics of their own choosing for the pres
ent year.
Rev. Martin w. SSweitzer read al
able and interesting paper upon REV
John w. Nevin, ID. D., LII. d.. and His
Influence Upon the Reformed Church. >
The paper was discussed by all present
The next meeting of the association
will be held on November II. Rev. S
S. Miller will then give sketch of "'Th,
Life and Influence of Rev. DIR. PhilII
Schaff Upon the Reformed Church"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
Additional Briefs.

An order has been passed by the court
directing Vincent Sebold and D.. H.
Creager to sell the real estate of the late
J. Wesley Creager, of Thurmont. In all
about 5000 acres of land will be sold.
The Woman's Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary Society OF the Evangelical Luth-
eran church met on Tuesday last and
transacted only routine business. Miss
Sadie Hahn was selected as chairman for
the October meeting
John S. Newman and Vincent Sebold
sold at public sale a property in New
| Market belonging to the estate of the late
Charles H. Hoffman, TO Miss Mamie
Reich for $3.50.
William E. Darner, auctioneer, sold at
public sale for the executors of Edward J..
Zimmerman farm containing 3o4 acres,
situated near GAINESVILLE, to David Zim-
norman, for the heirs, at 500 per acre.
Horses brought large prices, one mare
bringing $3.50. Cattle sold as high as $50
and 500 each.
Work of laying tracks for the Jefferson
and Brunswick Trolley Company in the
town of Brunswick is progressing. Tracks
are down from west end of Wenner street
to First street, and practically all this has
been ballasted
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
Police News.

Charles Goodyard was arrested for be-
ing drunk and disorderly. He was COM
mtted by Justice Posey.
Frank Bruchey was held by Justice
Posey for the action of the grand jury
for assaultlng Lester Shaw.
Charles Goodyard, coored, was fined
$50 by Justice Posey for assauIting Julia
Heard, colored. He went to Jail for 90
DAYS.
Mr.. Biser, who works on the farm of
William c. NeIdig, was arrested by Off
Ger Herwig for allowing husks TO TALL
from his wagon on the streets. He was
fined 81. so by Justice Posey.
Leslie Shaw fell in Carroll creek, near
the swinging bridge, and was rescued
from drowning by Officers King and
Hoffman. Shaw was intoxicated and was
fined one dollar by Justice Posey.
r. F. Jacobs and Frank Hicks were
arrested recently by officers King and
Herwig on the charge of fighting. The
case was heard by Justice Posey, who
fined them each s., which was paid
ohm Miller, aged about nineteen years,
who claims to be without a home, APP
peared before Justice Posey and asked 10
be locked up. The young man claims TO
be a tramp and has been wandering from
place to place. He was sent to Jail
Lewis Main was arrested a few days
ago, by Deputy Sheriff Cramer upon the
charge of assault and battery and intent
to kill, preferred by Jacob Brightwell.
Main was held for the action of the
grand jury by Justice Aaron r. Anders
John Champion was arrested at Center
vile by Sheriff Pagan, upon the request
OF the Washington authorities. The war
rant charges Champion with the larceny
| OF a suit, hat pair of shoes and shirt from
| August Lowrie. A Washington office
came after Champion,
Emma Brown, colored, has sworn GU
a warrant before Justice Fabian Posey
| charging William Summons, colored
with assault and battery. Constable
Hauver had charge of the warrant anc
the case came before Justice Anders 70
a hearing on Tuesday night.
Some one entered the premises of MI
Ezra Houck, Jr., a few days ago durln
the temporary absence of the family an
succeeded in getting away with four can
of picked peaches. A search warrar
was gotten out for the suspected party
but the goods could not be found.
Constable Chester NJ. Hauver too
William Fogle to the House of Corectio
to which institution he was committed b
Justice Posey on the charge of vagranc,
He also took Fogle's three daughter
aged eight, five and three years, to tt
Home for the Friendless in Baltimore.
The rough and tumble fight in Samu
Jenkins, colored. pool room, on A
Saints street, resulted in Samuel Jenkil
having leg broken, and many bruisC
heads. Pool cues and balls were muC
in evidence. Benjamin Hargis, coore
the aggressor is lodged in ail, and Sar
uel jenkins gave bail for his appearan
at court.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
Song Service at Braddock Heights

On Sunday evening last an unusually
large number attended the song service
at the Heights The singing was excel
lent and the addresses by prominent
speakers well received. The throng was
speedily handled by the railroad, and at
10 p. m all had returned to the city. The
acknowledgement was given by the band
Paraphrase, How Gentle Gods Com.
mands," Nageli; romantic and descrip.
tive fantasia, "A Summer Evening IN the
Alps" King, synopsis, Call of the Shep-
herds, the Shepherds Song, Dance Of the
Shepherds, Lovers Serenade, the Storm,
Song of Joy. Finale; THE First Heart
Throbs," Eilenberg; Mazurka de Con-
cert, La Carina, Young; overture. OR
pheus Ofenbach; Moroccan elegant
"Golden Blonde" Eilenberg; march,
"Regimental Pride" Heed. Professor
Irving S. Biser leader.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
Divorce Court.

Maude ArabeIle Simmons has filed a
suit against her husband, Jesse ID. Sim
mons, for divorce. Statutory grounds are
alleged. She is represented by c. H.
Eckstein.
Judge Motter granted an absolute di-
vorce to Frances ShteIy from her hus-
band, Oscar Stitelv. The divorce was
given on the grounds of adultery. Mrs.
Stitely is given the custody of the child
of the couple, and the right to resume
her maiden name Frances Wagner. S.
A. Lewis represented Mrs. Sutely.
Harry r. Esterly has been granted a
divorce from his wife, Nina V. Esterly.
He was represented by Reno S. Harp.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
Advertised List.

The following is a list Of the advertised
letters remaining in the Frederick City
Postotfice, SATURDAY. Sept. 7, 1919
To obtain any Of these letters the appli-
cants must call for advertised letters. I"
If not called for within two weeks they
may be sent to the dead letter Office.
Gentlemen's List.-M. Bolton, William
|. Coyne, George Cockfair, Kerjavilnon
N. Depochear, Geo. w. Hagerman, Gus
Patin, Ira c. Ramsburg, F. A. Shipley,
Ward Smith, Master A. NJ. Workman.
LADIES' List-Mrs. f. Guy Bastress,
Mrs. Mary Burioes, Mrs. John Davis,
Miss G.. Webb.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
Progressive Dinner Party.

A Progressive Dinner Party was given
at Braddock Heights recently, by the
Misses Ethel Waters, Fannie Baumgard-
ner, Marie Snyder. Grace Zimmerman
and Margaret Roelkey. Those who
attended were: Miss Helen Weigle, who
is guest of Miss Roelkey, Messrs.
Paul Whip, Gibbons, Irwin Snapp,
Ernest Kennedy, Arthur Kemp and
Robert Crothers Various games were
played.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
BUSINESS IN THE COURTS.
Real Estate Transfers

B. Evard Kepner and wife to Medora
Mantz ct al, real estate at Braddock
Heights $40, etc.
William G. Baker and wife to Geo. NJ.
, Merryman and wife, real estate in
Brunswick, S. etc.
Maria Turner and husband to Curtis f.
Jones and wife, real estate in county,
$50 so.
Rudolph Ran and wife to the Mayor
and Aldermen of Frederick, water right
and pumping station premises.
Emma X. Rouzer and John s. Gittngs
to the Western Maryland Railroad Com
panv. real estate in Mechanicstown dis
trlCt, $500.
AIonzo /. Barry ct al, 10 Marie A..
Barry real estate IN county, 5000, and
other considerations.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
Pension Examining Board.

The Board of Pension Examiners OF
Frederick has been again filled. DR.,
c, F. Goodell recently received notice
of his appointment as a member of the
board, which will now consist of Dir.
Goodell. DIR. J. NJ Goodman and DR..
.. F Mckinney, of near Lime Kiln.
The board will meet twice every month
and examine all applicants for pensions
from Frederick county and from any
other section sent here to be examined.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
Maude Arabelle Simmons VS.. Jesse d.
Simmons.

The object of this Bill is to procure a
divorce a vinculo matrimnnii by the plain
tiff Maude Arabelle Simmons, from the
defendant, Jesse ID. Simmons; awarding to
said Plaintiff the custody of her mino
children, Nelson Jesse Simmons, Owen
Wolfe Simmons and Katherine Pauline
Simmons; and granting unto her general
relief
The Bill states in substance that the par
ties were married on August 18th. 1898, by
Rev. Osborn Ingle, Minister of the Cos
pei, and lived together as husband and
wife in Frederick County, Maryland, and
in New York City, until May, 1909; that
of said marriage there have been born three
, children, Nelson Jesse Simmons, aged IL
years, Owen Wolfe Simmons, aged years,
and Katherine Pauline Simmons, aged
wears: that the defendant without any
| cause or reason deserted and abandoned
| the Plaintiff in May, 1909 and she has
never seen him from that day, nor has he
contributed a single cent towards her sup
port or the support of her said children;
| that said abandonment has continued UNI
interruptedly for more than three years, is
deliberate and final and separation is be-
yond any reasonable hope of reconciliation;
that the Plaintiff is a resident of Frederick
County, Maryland. and that the Defendant
is a non resident of the State of Maryland,
last being beard of in the South
1t is thereupon this 9Th day of Septem-
Der, 1912 ordered by the Circuit Court for
Frederick County, in Equity, that the
Plaintiff, by causing copy of this order
to be inserted in some newspaper published
in Frederick County, once in each of four
successive weeks before the 9Th day of Oc-
tober, 1912, give notice to the said non
resident defendant of the object and sub
stance of said Bill, warning him to appear
in this Court in person or by Solicitor, on
or before the DIST day of October, 1912,
and show cause if any he has, why de-
cree ought not to be passed as prayed.
Filed September 5, 1912.
HARRY w. BOWERS,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick
County, Maryland.
True Copy-Test:
HARRY w. BOWERS,
Clerk.
III. Dorsey Etchison.
t Solicitor.
sept6-5t
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

An engagement OF much interest to
society in both Baltimore and Frederick,
just announced is that of Miss Fannie
Winchester Smith, daughter of Doctor
and Mrs. Nathan Ryno Smith, OF the
Green Spring Valley, to Mr.. Charles
Goldsborough Hof son of Mr. William
r Hotf, of Sherwood Miss Smith is
one Of the most popular girls in society
and has been much admired and enter
tanned Mr. Hof is a brother of Mr..
George TIoh. Tr., whose marriage to Miss
Annie c. Coleman took place last week
in Saranac, New York.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
$4,000 Benefit Paid.

Mr.. William II. Kinks, treasurer of
Frederick Council, No. I,I96, Royal
Arcanum, has received a draft from the
Supreme Treasurer, A. S. Robinson, ST
LOUIS. Mo, for $4,000 the amount OF
the benefit certificate which will be paid
to Mrs. Roberta H. Levy. which was
held by her husband, the late Charles
p Levy, ia the local council. This coun-
Gil has paid $4,000 to the benefciaries
Of members of the council.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
Coles Cavalry to Hold Reunion

To commemorate the fftieth ami
versary of their memorable operations
about Harpers' Ferry in 1862, the mem
bers of Coles Cavaly, Maryland Volun-
teer Veteran Association, will hold a
meeting at Island Park, Harper's Ferry,
on Sunday, September 18th. 1t is ex-
pected that a large number of the
members from Baltimore will attend the
reunion, besides those from other parts
of the State Colonel George f. Vernon
will have charge of the celebration. Re-
ligious services will be held in the morn
ing. These. will be followed by recita-
tons, etc, of war time experiences.
Visits to nearby battlehelds will be made
| in the afternoon.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
Orphans Court.

First and final account of Mary c. Fo-
gle, guardian Of J. Norman Fogle, filed.
First and final account of Medora K.
Wilson, Administrative of Anne Hood,
deceased filed.
Inventory OF personal property in the
estate of Charles +. Derr, deceased, filed.
Courts order to sell personal property
of Charles +. Derr, deceased.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
Former Judge Worthington Re-
turns From Ocean City.

Former Judge Glenn H. Worthiugton
has returned from Ocean City, Md.
where he spent week for the benefit of
his health. He has improved greatly
and he returns home much invigorated
by his stay at the shore. The Judge
reports having had an admirable trip,
and said that he would be able to take
up the work of his campaign for the
iudgeship with renewed vigor.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
Middletown Valley Sund a Y
Schools Meets.

The District Convention for the Sun
day Schools of MddetOWn Valley, was
held at the Lutheran Church. at Myers
vile, few days ago There were two
sessions. afternoon and night. The ad-
dress of welcome-was delivered bv the
Rev lanes Willis pastor of the Luth-
eran Church. of Mversvile. The re-
spouse way by Mr.. RAYMOND G.. House,
of BurEittsvile.
The calling for reports from the
schools Of the district showed II to be
represented. There are 26 schools in
the district Rev. B. W. Kindley Sec
rotary of the State Sunday School Assoc
citation was present and delivered an
address.
In the evening addresses were made
by the Rev. w. H, Fuse OF Mversville;
Emory L. Coblentz, of Middletown, and
Robert Downing, the actor-evangelist,
of Braddock Heights.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President, Raymond
ID. House, of Burkittsville; vice-presl-
dent Phillip D. Flock. of Middletown;
secretary, Miss Dora Ct Wise. of Mid
dletown; treasurer, Miss Ethel HORNE,
of Myersvile. The following were
named as the superintendent of the
different departments:
Adult Class Department. Cyrus F.
Flock.
Elementary Grades.-Mrs. May Gay
Tor, OF Mddletown.
Teachers Training.-M. H. Haupt,
of Middietown.
Home Nisitation.-M. r. Etchison, of
Jefferson.
The next convention will be held in
the Lutheran Church at Middletown, in
1913.
The members of the Central
Committee should not fail to see
that every young Democrat en-
titled to register has his name on
the books on October LIST.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
Concerts End September 22nd.

President Emory 4. Coblentz, of the
Frederick Railroad Company, stated re.
Gently that the season about closing has
been the most successful one in the
history of Braddock Heights. Mr.. CO.
bIentz said that Sunday. September 22nd,
would mark the close of the song service,
and band concert feature at Braddock,
and possibly the ending of the season.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
Property Sold.

T. ]. Kolb, auctioneer, sold for Sheriff
Charles T. Pagan, on the premises, near
Ladiesburg, this county, on Saturday,
September 9TH the property of the late
Jacob A. Bostian, for Sal. A farm of
IS acres in townsville District. was pur-
chased by Sheriff Edward 0. Weant,
for $2,9
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
{!

.,v of our readers do not
.,air paper regularly, they
nlease report the fact to
office at once.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13

Giving way under his weight, the scat
fold on which Zach Hapis was at work
doing some repairing at house in Dick
erson, broke and he was thrown to the
ground below, a distance of about ten
feet. He was painfully injured
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
BELL-REIFSNIDER.
DANIS-GARDINRR.

A quiet wedding was solemnized at the
residence OF Rev Mitchell, Clarksburg.
on Saturday evening August 81, when
Blanche Lillian Gardiner became the
bride of Granson G., Davis, of Montgom-
cry county.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13

Remember Democrats October
LIST and 9Th are days of registra-
ton, and you cannot vote unless
your names are properly placed
on the books.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
Meeting of the School Commits
SionerS.

The School Commissioners met in
monthly session, all the members pres
ent MIR Newman III the chair, Prof.
White secretary.
The Fredericktown Savings Institution
presenteda proposal to pay per cent. on
daily balances.
All city schools will reopen on Mon
day, September IS, except the North
Market school, which is not ready to be
occupied.
Mr.. LLOYD Palmer was elected assstan
to Mr. White, succeeding the late s
Noah Young.
! w z ch1ltnn l. rron d;nor Gonna ti,,,n /,
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
KENIp-HANSIIEK\r.

Mr.. Thomas J. Kemp and Miss Mary
Hanshew both Of this city, were quietly
married September 5 at the Lutheran
parsonage at Jefferson by the pastor.
Rev. Arthur G.. Null They are well
known young people.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13
Marriage Licenses.

Thomas A. Hohmaster. aged %, of
Brunswick, and Isabel Lewis aged %, of
Samples Manor, Washington county.
Leslie c. Harne. aged 10 years, of
Lewistown, and Miranda K. Redman,
aged % years, Of Smithsburg, Wash
lngtOn county
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13

The Northern Central Railway has pur-
chased eight gasoline section motor cars
for use on its line of track between York
and Frederick. The cars have been re-
ceived by supervisor W. ID. Cornwell, in
York. and will be put in operation about
September *.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-13

The picnic season is about over. The
one held at Mountalndale, on SATURDAY.,
September 9TH, was largely attended.
Between 5000 aud 1000 people were on
the grounds when the heavy wind storm
broke in the evening. Fortunately no
one was injured.