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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-02
Maryland, Political Centre.
Republican and Democratic
Presidential Candidates All
In State This Week.
(From Baltimore Evening Sun.

Overnight, as it were, Maryland
has become II centre of political at
traction. With the Massachusetts
primaries over, all eyes will be or
this State until May I.
Never did so many celebrities CONT
to Baltimore in bunch to addrcs:
the people. Governor Wilson was
here Tuesday night, Governor llar
mon will speak Thursday night
Speaker Clark Friday (probably)
Roosevelt Friday and President raft
Saturday. What an aggregation OF
talent!
What's the cause of it all? That
question can be answered in Il word.
It's the direct primary. \ weak law,
an uncertain law, a law with many
defects, and yet, with all its defects
a law which puts the choice finally
up to tn" people.
In thr old days, the days when the
primaries could certainly he contr"l-
cd by the machines of the two parties
such a situation as this could never
have been brought about. The re-
suit would have been known in adj
vance and the big men of the parties,
the candidates for the highest office.
in the gift of the American people,
would not have wasted their time ON
Maryland. We would have been de-
Spisrd, not catered to.
1t is a glorious fighter two fights,
rather. Some ultra conservatives pro
TESS to be very much disturbed ut the
spectacle. The idea of the people
themselves really taking the power
into their own hands atfrights them.
Roosevelt attacking Taft, Taft attack
ing Roosevelt, the friends of Wilson
and Clark and Harmon scrambled to-
gcther in battle royal-this is all
very unladylike and unprecedented,
perhaps, and it disconcerts them.
But. it means life.
And nothing but good will come
out of it. The American people are
capable of sclf-government, and direct
sclf-governmcnt, and the country is
not going to the bowwows because
they have taken the reins in their
own hands. There will be some hard
knocks given and taken between now
and general election day. The per-
sonal fortunes Of some men will be
advanced and those of others pushed
back. But the morning after the
Tuesday after the first Monday in
November the sun will rise as usual,
business will 60 on rs usual and the
Government at Washington will still
live.
And we, the people, will all feel
the better for having been real fac
tors in the stimulating game of poll
tics.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-02
BROWN.

Mr.. Robert Brown, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Reuben Brown of near Thurmont,
died Thursday, April "a, 1912, after an
illness of several weeks, his ailment be-
ing typhoid fever. Funeral services were
held Sunday afternoon in St. Johns
Lutheran church, this place, and inter-
ment made in the U. B. cemetery; Rev.
M. l.. Beard officiating. The deceased
was % years, months and 8 days old.
He is survived by his parents and num-
Der of brothers and sisters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-02
Surveying.

A corps of engineers employed by the
Frederick and Hagerstown Electric Rail-
ways started survey of one or mere
routes from this place to Security, near
Hagerstown, at which place the company
will erect large power plant. As we
understand, the route now being survey
ed is the one over which the high tension
feed wires will run from the plant to
Thurmont.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-02

There never was time when people
appreciated the real merits of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy more than now.
This is shown by the increase in sales and
voluntary testimonials from persons who
have been cured by it. If you or your
children are troubled with cough or cold
give it "a trial and become acquainted with
its good qualities. For sale by all dealers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-02
That CIean.IJD Day,

The day designated by Mayor Freeze
as "clean-up' day in Thurmont proved
to be too disagreeable and wet to start
the undertaking. 1t would be we'll to
name another day for this work. Re-
member the town officials will haul the
dirt away if property owners gather it
on piles in front of their premises.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-02
To Prevent Wasting Water.

At meeting of the Board of Officials
of Middletown last week, it was decided
to place water meters in the livery
stables and number of residences of
the town. 1t was claimed that too much
water was wasted. A rate Of IS cents
per 900 gallons will be charged.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-02
Entertainment.

The singing class, under direction OF
Prof. Smith of Frederick, is now rehears-
ing music which will be used at the EN-
tertainment. The date of the entertain
ment has been decided on and will be
Friday evening, May 3lst. Every mem
Der of the class is urged to attend until
the close of the season.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-02
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Week May 6, the Aborn English Grand
Opera Company in two remarkable tri-
umpS,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-02

Poor appetite is sure sign of impair
ed digestion. A few doses of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will
strengthen your digestion and improve
your appetite. Thousands have been ben
Gifted by taking these Tablets. Sold by
all dealers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-02
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

st. Stephens Episcopal Church-Rev.
j. w. Browne pastor.
Beginning with Sunday, May S, the
night service will commence at 8 o'clock
and so continue during the summer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-02
TO THE VOTERS OF FRED
ERICK COUNTY.

/ hereby announce my candidacy for
the nomination as the Democratic candi-
date for Associate Judge of the Sixth
Judicial Circuit composed of Frederick
and Montgomery counties, and respect
fully solicit your support and influence
at the primary election to be held on
May 6, 1912.
JACOB ROHRBACK.
INCH 81 1t
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-11-14
Lee BROKEN WHILE
PLAYING FOOTBALL

Paul Nesbit, youngest son OF MR. and
Mrs. y. C. Nesbit. had the misfortune
to get his left leg broken midway pc
tween the ankle and the knee while
playing football with some companions
on the grounds of the Washington
school building at recess Thursday
afternoon One OF his playmates tackl-
ed him while he was running with tho
ball and in struggling to free himself
from the hold OF his adversary fell
heavily to the ground with two ar
three of his companions on him and n
his effort 10 get up the accident oc-
Cured. He was conveyed to his home
and a surgeon summoned to dress his
injury. He is resting easily today
but is likely to be confined TO tle
house for month or six weeks IN
consequence OF his mishap.
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LESLIE'S.,WEEKLY SHOWS
..ua- CANON CITY PICTURE
8zEzE

Iesiie's Weekly for October sist
shows a series OF Interesting piciur IS
reproduced from photographs taken ~
members Of the Kansas Short Grass
Motorcycle club during their western
tour last August Among the scenes
depicted Is a View OF the visiting mo-
toreyeiistS making run along East
Main street in Canon city Another
one shows Miss lnetE Patterson the
sixteen-year-oid daughter OF the SEE
rotary OF the club. who is well knoea
here. riding a motor bike" along tho
trail at forty miic an hour clip.
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ABOLiSHES PUBLIC
DRINKING CUPS

4 sweeping order banishlng ali pua-
lie drinking cups from the railroad
cars. steamers or other conyeyances
operated IN interstate transportation
and also from all stations or waiting
rooms OF such systems was issued b'-
Secretary OF the Treasury Maeveash
on October soih. 70 go into effect i'm
mediately. The order Is. OF course.
made In the interest Of public health.
being the result OF an Investigation
made by the Public Health Service
showing the drinking cup to be a csr-
rier OF disease germs. Tie only con-
dItion on which common carriers may
use drinking cups IS that they 80
cieansed in boiling wafer after nse fy
each individual.
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TUBERCULOSIS CURE RE-
PORTED IN GERMANY

Berlin. Sos- sat a meeting u
the Berlin Medical society. DR.. Fried
risch CT Friedman announces the dis
oovery OF what he believes 10 be a
practical cure for every form OF IT,
berculosls.
Iio exhibited cured patients and de-
clared he had treated es2 cases by his
method with invarIable Improvement
and almost invariably complete cures.
Prominent physicians testified 10
successes by this method In their own
practice. DIR. Freshman injects living
isbereule bacciiii which have besn
rendered benevolent
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PI,eh sprInn. In orncce.

On the island OF zante. Greece. there
are to be found what are locally call
ed pitch springs. They are at the
southern end Of the island in broad
swampy basin. shut in on three sides
By mountains ana open on the fourth
side to the sea They are really
springs OF crude petroleum which ac-
cording to analysis is OF a very high
degree of purity.
The petroleum issues from the earth
In water basins. oozing up through
the mud in drops which break and
spread upon the surface OF the water.
The flow Is very slow In the several
springs. not amounting to more than
a few gallons day. The springs
were mentioned by a Greek historian
some four centuries before Christ
They seem to have been considered
merely as curiosity until about fifty
years ngo.
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PIONEER. CITIZEN
DIED SATURDAY

Charles Davis died at his home on
Highland avenue. Four Mile. last sa.-
urday afternoon OF debility and old
age. Deceased was the father of Mrs.
W. II. Tremayre. and was born N
Sweden. Sept &c. 1929. and had lived
here for about forty years.
Mr.. Davis was a sailor in his
younger days. and in that capacity no
visited many foreign lands. He fol-
lowed the business OF stone mason
after coming here and erected lie
first wall around the penitentiary. Il
portion OF which is still standing near
the entrance to that institution. M
Davis also laid the foundations foF
many of the Older buildings OF the
city.
The funeral was held at wilson's
undertaking chapel at o'clock today.
followed by interment at I-akesile
cemetery. The obsequies were COLI
Quoted by Rev. Geo. F. SEWER. past -
OF the First Presbyterian church.
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ALFALFA CROP BRINGS
100000 To MEEKER

Meeker. Colo. Nov This years
alfalfa seed crop in the White River
valley made an immense yield Ex-
haus,ive experiments made by the
State Agricultural college last year Z
seed grown here showed II 20 be es-
ceptionally hardy and 100 per ceat
pure. Farmers OF the valley planted
mammoth acreage. 10 miles IN
length. extending from White Riv,r
City to Rangely. The crop will total.
II is believed. 100 900 bushels. On taa
open market this viii be worth aboIi
$40 per bushel. as against SIS in form
er years. Thus the gross returns OF
the crop will total $1,000. 900.
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VOTED REPUBLICAN
TICKET FlFTY-SK YEARS

Capt J. d. Hannum was at the polls
in good time Tuesday morning. and.
as usual. voted a straight @. o. p.
ticket. Capt Hannum. who Is eighty
seven years OF age. was one Of the
organizers Of the Republican party
and voted for john c. Fremont. it's
first nominee for the presidency OF the
United States He has voted the Re
publican ticket for fifty-six years and
has never missed a presiden,iai eiee-
ton
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SHAFROTH
MAY CALL
AN EXTRA

Denver. Nov. s.-"I am seriously
considering the calling OF an extra
session." said Governor Shafroth to-
day. but have not reached con-
ciusion and will not for some time. /
shall take into consideration the cost
of such session OF the legislature 70
the people of the state and satisfy my
self before l convene it. that It will
vote for the peoples choice in filling
the vacancy"
1t is practically understood at the
state house that Shefroth will not
call the session until a majority of AL
of the members have agreed in black
and white 10 vote for c. 5. Thomls
on the ground that Thomas secured
the election at the recent election and
is entitled to the office. He may not
convene the legislature.
IF take that action" said the gov
ernor, 1T VIII be for the sole purpose
Of sending senator to the present
congress where the Democrats are IN
need OF every reinforcement. It
would enable the senator from Colo
rado TO reach Washington two months
earlier than he viii be able TO to 4
we waited for the 1918 legislature to
elect him.
Asked whether any other causes
would be allowed 10 come into the ses-
sioa, the governor replied that moth
ing but the election of senator would
be permitted AMI declared that the
present members. most OF whom have
been replaced hy senator's and repre-
sentatives elected last Tuesday. haze
no right to legislate on any other
question at this time, and not on the
United States senatorship except to
confirm the election OF C. S. Thomas.
Only a few days before the time for
convening the next legislature will be
allowed the extra session II II Is call
ed.
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kFW SECRETARY FOR
STATE Y. N. C. A.

W. S. Hopkins Of Tarrytown. y +.
has been elected state secretary OF tac
Colorado association OF the Y. 81 c. A.
by the state executive committed OF the
organization In TITS position Mr..
Hopkins has charge OF all the work
done in Colorado. including the or
organizing OF new branches and the
superintendency OF the old. lie SUE
eeeds d. c. Wide. who has been trans
ferred TO the Minnesota sccretaryship.
Mr.. Hopkins formerly covered New
York and Canadian territory and 3
In close touch with the Y. n. c. A.
movement all over the country. Mr
Wade is well known in Canon City
and directed the Y. NJ c. A. building
campaign here year or 30 ago.
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BACK TO CkNON.CITY
FROM WESTERN SL0F E

a. II. Smith. who for the past few
menths has heen employed on the Rio
Crands between Grand junction and
aiinturn. las returned 10 Canon CITY
lie reports falling on in freight
business siace the fruit shipments
have ccased. Mrs. Smith and daugh-
ter. Dora. expect to follow in short
,ime.-Fiorenco citizen.
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ISSUES ANNUAL THANKS III
|ll,eIvING DAY PROCLAMATION

President Taft on Thursday issued
the time-honored Thanksgiving day
proclamation: the full text of which
follows:
"A God-fearing nation like ouys
owes 1t TO It's inborn and sincere
sense OF moral duty to testify It's
devout gratitude to the All Giver
for the countless benefits IL has en-
joyed. For many years 1t has be m
customary at the close OF the year
for the national executive to call upon
his fellow countrymen to offer praise
and thanks TO God for the earnest
suppiiance for their continuance.
The year nov dragging TO close
has been notably favorable 10 orr
fortunate land. At peace within
and without. free from the pertu--
bations and calamity that have ar
nlicted other peoples; rich in har-
vests so abundant. and industrious
SO productive that the overflow Of our
prosperity has advantaged the whole
world strong in he steadfast conser-
vation OF the heritage OF seif-govern-
ment bequeathed 10 US by the wisdom
OF our father. and firm in the resolve
to transmit that heritage unimpalrei. :.
but rather improved by good use 70 orr
children and our chiliren's children.
for all time to come. the people OF this
country have abounding cause for con-
tented gratitude.
Therefore. I. william Howard TAFT.
president OF the United States -
America. in pursuance Of iong-estab-
lished usage. and in response to the
wish OF the American people. invite
my counfrymen. wheresoeyer they may
sojourn. to Join on Thursday. the
twenty-eighth day Of this month o.
November. in appropriate ascrlption q
praise and thanks 70 God for the good
gifts that have been our portion aud
In humble prayer that His great mcr-
cies toward US may endure.
In witness whereof. have here
unto set my hand and caused he
seal Of the United States to be af-
fected.
Done at the City of Washington.
this seventh day OF November N
the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and twelve. and In the
Independence OF the United States OF
America on hundred and thlrty-aven.
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT
by the President.
ALVEY A. ADEE. Acting secre,arg
Of state
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EUROPEAN TRAVELLER
PRAISES OUR ROADS

chas. r. McLain received this morn
ing tho following self-explanitory io.-
ter, which can hardly fail TO be n
tercsting TO our people. especially TO
the good roads advocates Of The com
munlty The letter reads
Ny Dear Mr.. McLain:
Mr.. G. 4. Newkirk. general agent for
Colorado OF the Mutual Benefit Ll;s
Insurance company. and called At
yonr Office while In Canon last Tues
day. having made the trip from Den
yer in dr. Sewkirk's Interstate auto
mobile
Hr. Ncwkirk wanted TO tel! you that
the new road from Colorado springs
10 Canon City WAS equally ns fine as
the bes. roads in Europe. he having
recently returned from England,
France, Belgium. Switzerland. Aus
tria. Germany and Holland and paid
particular attention to the good roads
Of the countries visited and wan -
enthusiastic over the above road. the
Skyline drivo and Royal Gorge road
that hs wanted to thank you. as ! In
formed him Of the interest you had
taken In the work on those Highways.
We both hope to see you in the near
future as we intend 70 mako frquent
trips to Canon By automobile.
HARRY NecL4ANAHAN.
Children Cry
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RUN
AWAY AT RISK
0F:HIS LIFE

Captain McI<issick OF the fire de-
partment stopped a runaway horse OF
East Main street Friday afternoon ct
the risk of his life and by 80 doing !
probably prevented an accident that
might have resulted in the death Df
one OF the occupants OF the vehicle
attached 10 the thoroughly frightened
animal
Mr.. McKissick was out repairing
some Ere alarm boxes on East Nam
street and when between Fourteenth
and Fifteenth streets saw a runaway
horse drawing surrey in which a
couple OF ladies were riding coming
towards him. Jumping from his bi-
cycle Mr. McKissIck prepared TO stop
1t II possible. although he reJEed
the danger to himself In making such
an attempt. As the terrified animal
tried to pass Mr.. slcKissIck endeayor-
ed TO grab the bride hits. but he hid
not succeed. aitaenEh he managed n
some way 70 get Into the surrey ua'y
finally to bring the horse under con-
troll How he got into the vehicle l,r
does not know as IL was done quickly
and while under great excitement ]
The lines had fallen over the dash
board and were dragging along from
one side Of the shafts. Il was the
work Of an instant 90 secure posses
sion OF them. after which the speed
of the horse was gradually slackenei
and In the course OF couple OF hun-
dred yards the animal vas bronga,
TO standsuIi. The horse and yrrey
belonged to Mrs. W. p. Tarart. bat
she hal been throzn out OF the We
hieie before MF. McKissick psssrsd
upon the scene and Mrs. W. Y. Jen-
kins. who started with her for a pleass
ANt ft1tf tAao iA4fH AIotu tAt scat "
the surrey and was SlRs helpless
asains; the dashboard when her res
cuer nrst saw the runaway. After the
horse had been brought under oontrp
and an inventory made OF the damas.
that had been wrought MIR. MeKlssick
drove back and picked Mrs. TagEnrs
mp and conveyed her TO a physicians
Office where an examination was made
Of her injuries. which do not appear
20 have been very serious.
Il required rare presence OF mind.
As well as a high degree OF courage.
on Mr.. MeKissiok's part to attempt to
stop such runaway and the mastery
manner in which he accomplishing 4
is worthy OF the utmost praise ana
oommenhation without prompt ac-
ton on his part a most distressing
tragedy misht have occurred.
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pRESIDEHT;pLlnS TO
=. STREN6THEE:PI IRTY

Columbus. O.. Nov. 7.-Defeatei,
far from discouraged. President Taft
already mas formed plans for holding
together and strengthening the Re-
publican party.
The plans are indefinite but he said
last night TO friends that the party
win continue to exist: that it will DC
as active as in the past and that there
is no reason to believe that it's chances
OF future success were no, excellent.
So far as the presidents plan is
concerned. he hopes to see organized
National Republican club" entirely
arart from the Republican national
committee. which shall cherish the
principles n. the party and be a source
Of political activity not on'y during
election years. but at all times.
To suggestion that he might be the
Republican nominee in 1916. the pres
ident replied with a smile. but made
no comment He laughinsIy repeated
his Intention OF returning 10 cinein-
nati and the practice OF law.
The president Is convinced that the
task OF President-elect Wilson ~-ill not
be easy He said last night thar c
earnestly hoped that Wilson would not
call an extra session Of eongress o
revise the tarin. He wished. he sad.
to see the present prosperity continue
as long as possible. Nj. TAFT said SIR.
Wilson VIII face a congress OF untried
men who have come TO believe In "hiI-
trioaic publicity and who believe
that to show their faith with the peo-
pie they must at times i've ''insurgenia'
and oppose the program OF the leaders
The president was particularly in
terested in any tariff revision pro-
gram and laughed when he said he was
eagerly awaiting the Democratic ef-
forts 10 reduce the schedules Of that
'.iniquitious -Aidrich law
Asked IL he did not consider Wilson
more conservative than radical. the
president told the foliiwng stor
about Senior zias. head OF the radical
party in Cuba:
"zias was campaigning once said
the president. 'and. accused OF be-
ing a conservative. 4 am not con-
servatiye. said Zias. 1 am a radical
must spyak as a radical on the plat
form to keep my followers bu; in Office
/ am not a radical"
The president left Columbus at 5sto
for washlneton- He expected TO stay
there with bat few trips away from
the White House until March 4.
He announced today that he VII
not visit the Panama canal during the
Christmas holidays as he had planned.
Richard l. Lervis. one Of the six
foot secre: service men Who has
guarded President Taft since he was
elected four years sgo. today, was NJ
tined to proceed TO Princeton. He will
be Joined BY other secret service men
later.
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Thanks His Political supporters.

take this method of expressing my
appreciation and thanks to all who
supported me SO loyalty during my
recent campaign for county commis-
aioncr from the hrsi district. and for
their votes on Tuesday. which macs
my election possible. viii endoavdr
in my Official capacity 70 proys my
self worthy Of their confidence. !.
W. 4. cfsAPnoX