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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-07-25
More Automobiles.

During the past ten days three more
automobiles have been purchased by citi-
zens of this place, a Flanders by Mr..
Rob't E. Creeger. five passenger Auto
car by Mr.. Geo. Willhide, and Ford by
Mr.. John O'Toole.
We predict the next automobile will
be housed on the property of DR.. E. B.
Seton.
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KILN Some Snakes.

On Saturday last while Mr.. David
Wireman and his little grandson, Roland
Fleagle, were gathering huckleberries on
the west slope of Chimney Rock mount
ain, the former discovered large rattle
snake lying in front of him. He picked
up stone and struck the snake, but the
blow was not sufficient to keep him from
crawling under stone nearby. Mr..
Wireman then cut several stout clubs
and determined he would kill the snake.
He turned the stone oyer and to his sur
prise there lay large bunch of reptiles.
The fight started and ended only when
there were no more snakes to be killed.
Gathering up, the dead, Mr.. Wireman
found he had captured three rattlers
which measured feet 10 inches each in
length, and 10 copper heads. One rattler
had Is rattles attached to him. The three
rattlesnake skins can be seen at Mr..
Wireman's home near this place.
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,New Embellishments.
Notice to Creditors.

THIS is to give notice that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphan
Court of Frederick county, Md, letters
Testamentary on the estate of
ANNA BARBARA BAKER,
deceased. All persons having claims
against the estate of said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same with
the voucher thereof legally authenticated
to the subscribers on or before March
l, 1918, they may otherwise be ex-
cluded from all benefits of said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are
hereby warned to make immediate pay
ment.
Given under our hand this 23rd day of
July, 1912.
HENRY A. BAKER,
july rs St Executor.
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Buy it now. Chamberlain's Collie. Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy is almost GER
tain to be needed before the summer is
over. Buy it now and be prepared for
such an emergency. For sale by all
dealers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-07-25
Bad Reunion Weather.

Bad Reunion Weather.
On Thursday last the Reformed reunion
was held at Penmar, and the weather
was very disagreeable and rainy. This
week the Lutheran reunion will be held
and likely the weather will be about the
same as last week.
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Married.

On Saturday evening, July 20, Mr..
Elmer B. Eyler of Rocky Ridge, and
Miss Martha E. Eyler of Logs, were
united in marriage at st. Johns Luther
an parsonage, this place, by the pastor,
Rev. M. L. Beard.
Oscar R. Fogle and Miss Maidie v.
McAtee, both of Thurmont, were quietly
married Monday evening at the M. E.
parsonage. Frederick, by the pastor,
Rev. E. H. Lamar. They will reside in
Thurmont.
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Christian EndeavOr Entertainment.


MIR. Robert l.. Downing, assisted by
local talent, will give an entertainment
in the Town Hall on Friday evening,
July 26tb.
Mr.. Downing is we'll known here and
elsewhere as an actor of ability, especial
ly in Shakespearean roles. The program
will be varied and attractive, assuring
great pleasure to allwho attend. Several
musical numbers by some of our towns
people will add to the interest of the
evening.
The entertainment will be given under
the auspices of the C. E. Society of the
Lutheran Church and should commend
itself to the community, not only for its
own merits but for the cause.
Reserved Seat tickets Is cents, for
sale at L. W. Armacost's.
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Dysentery is always serious and often
a dangerous disease, but it can be cured.
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy has cured it even when
malignant and epidemic. For sale by
all dealers.
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Thurnont


Saturday evening, July 9th, at Mt.
Carmel church, Thurmont.
August LIST and Sd, at United Brethren
church, this place.
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ROBERT DOWNING IN
Dramatic Recital. At Town
Hall Tomorrow Evening.

| 1dlI OuUIIOW LFOuAhos
Robert Downing is known by thousands
of our discriminating public as one of the
very best opponents of Dramatic Art in
the United States. Thurmont is partic-
ularly fortunate in having him appear
with his associates in recital at the Town
Hall tomorrow friday evening at eight
o'clock.
Many remember his wonderful perform
ance as 'Spartacus" and will be anxious
to hear him again in the "arena scene"
from "The Gladiator. This is only one
of the notable things of the program.
The prices are modest, 20 and rs cents
for adults and 10 cents for children. The
Hall should be filled.
The program in part is as follows:
PART FIRST
a. Solo by Mrs. Downing.
b. Readings from Shakespeare by Mr..
Downing.
c. The Seven Ages of Man.
The Baby Story; The School Boy;
Inc Lover, Inc SOluler.
PART SECOND
Reading the great arena scene from
the wonderful play 1.-THE Gladiator"
Mr.. Downing will be assisted in this
reading by Mrs. Horace Clark, Mrs.
Downing and Mr.. Richard Ross.
Solo by Mrs. Downing.
Dialect stories and echo's from South
land, by MIR. Downing.
PART THIRD
Reading of the "Flower Scene from
Ingomar".
Comedy scene from John Banim's Won
derful play damon and Pythias".
Special arrangement by Mr.. Downing.
This entertainment is for the benefit
90 tho Chr;,t;or E,Joovor Coo;otu of CT
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A Cardinal Places Ban on Tight-skirted
Women.

Vienn, July 20. Women dressed in
clothing which reveals or only slightly
conceals too much of the shoulders and
arms, or who wear too tight fitting skirts
will be barred from combinations either
as spectators or as godparents to chill
dren, according to Patriarch Cardinal
Cavalliar, who preached sermon today
which has set all the society women of
this capital into flutter of excitement.
Taking as his text St. Peters words
on feminine apparel, the Cardinal at
tackled ''immodest, uncouth fashions"
saying, in part:
1.-The extravaganza of woman's dress
has reached such point today that even
men. do not speak of Christians, but
ordinary men in the street, feel disgust
ed. Allow me to tell you what indecent
clothing is. consider that dresses
which permit the arms and great part
of the neck to be seen, or in which they
are only slightly covered with lace or
transparent materials are indecent; fur
Their, skirts which cling to the form may
be regarded as indecent and likely to de-
stroy all feeling of natural modesty.
"How can respectable women appear
in public when thus arrayed? For my
part, will not permit women SO bedeck-
ed to attend confirmation either as spec
tators or as godparents to children. l
possess the right to exclude any and
every person who thus shows want of
respect for the holy sacrament"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-07-25

White Pine Cough Syrup prepared by
DIR. Waters, knocks cold out in jiffy.
Try it. apr. Att.
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HEAVY WIND and Rain
Much Damage Done By Gale
Which Passes Over State
Sunday Afternoon.

| SUNDAY AICoFHOOH.
On Sunday evening last this section
was visited by the heaviest ram and WING
storm of the season. This storm was
part of that which moved along the coast
from Virginia to New York and did con-
siderable damage at various places.
There was but little lightning in this
locality during the storm.
The severity of the storm at various
places in Maryland is shown in reports
from the following towns:
Aberdeen, Nd, July 22d.-The most
violent windstorm that was ever exper-
fenced in this section brought havoc to
Aberdeen Sunday. 1t struck this place
at 5.15 p. m. Houses were blown down
buildings lifted from their foundations
and trees uprooted. One barn was car
ried $50 and another 10 feet off their
foundations. A number of persons were
injured and 20 or more houses damaged.
Havre de Grace, Md.-Sunday night s
storm cut this place off from the outside
world The wind and the heavy down.
pour of rain left destruction in their path.
purpose.
At the new race track owned by John j..
Mahon of Baltimore, the judges stand
was turned completely around, the roof
blown off the large clubhouse and the
tents and shanties where the workmen
are housed were all laid low.
Belair, Md.-The terrific storm of Sun
dry swept practically all of Hartford coun-
ty. Trees and wires are down and crops
leveled. All roads leading into Belair
are about impossible.
The camp of the First Field Artillery.
United States Army, encamped near Bel
air, was deluged, while wagons were up
set and tents blown over the field.
Port Deposit. Md.-Confronted with a
loss of perhaps 500, 900, the people of this
section of Cecil county got busy Monday
morning and are making some strides in
cleaning up the results of yesterdays 60
to 80 mile blow. Tome School sustains
a loss Of parts of the roof of two large
buildings, many windows gone, and trees
scattered over the campus.
Elkton, Md.-Sunday's storm was the
most destructive in the memory of the
oldest inhabitants of this section. Barns
were blown over, trees uproOted and a
number of persons injured.
Prince Fredericktown, Easton. Rising
Sun, Brunswick, Frederick, and Hagers-
town report extremely high wind and
heavy rain Sunday afternoon, which did
considerable damage to crops.
At Baltimore and the summer resorts
along the bay the wind was severe. and
many lives were in danger, numerous
parties being caught on the water in
small boats. One young man was drown
ed. Buildings were damaged at River
View Park and hundreds of persons were
drenched. Telephone and electric light
wires were badly damaged throughout
Baltimore city and county.
At Atlantic City the wind blew 60
gale, and considerable damage was done.
A building 50x8O feet was hurled against
a cottage in which Mrs. John L. Young
was entertaining dinner party.
Wilmington, Del.-This city was visit
ed by a terrific storm at o'clock Sunday
afternoon and much damage done by
lightning. Boats were swamped and
two men are believed to have drowned.
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This entertainment is for the benefit
of the Christian Endeavor Society of St.
Johns Lutheran church. Tickets selling
ut ArmacOsts.
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Local Items.

New Advertisements.
Geo. H. Bratten.
Merton A. Birely.
Mrs. Fife Creeger.
Notice to Creditors.
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Business Locals.

tD~ Plenty of fresh Prices Canning
Compound to be had at
MRS. EFFIE CREEGER'S.
july rs If
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la FOR SALE-l2-Room House with
Outbuildings; all conveniences. Also
building lot, desirable location.
MRS. T. C. STOCKSDALE,
July l8 At Thurmont, Md.
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Donkey Party.
Grand Donkey Party and Dancing at
Lake View, Thursday evening, July rs.
Free to everybody. Car leaves Thur
mont las.
GEO. H. BRATTEN.
july rs 1t
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w. FOR SALE.-A SIX ROOM COT
tage, all modern conveniences, lot 63x249
feet; also adjoining building lot of same
size.
MERTON A. BIRELY,
ju rs, au l, Is, % Thurmont, Md.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-01-08
Benefcent Rule of the Khedive.

CAIRO, Egypt, Jan. 6.-It will be
twenty years tomorrow since Abbas
Helmy II. succeeded his father on the
throne of Egypt, in view of which fact,
by the way, it is difficult to under
stand why most people still persist
in speaking of him as the young
khedive. Although possessed of little
of the power usually associated with
rulership, being theoretically the vas
sal of the sultan, and in reality the
vassal of England, Khedive Abbas
possesses ability of high sort and
deserves much credit for his success
full efforts to arouse dreamy old Egypt
from the lethargy that has enshroud-
ed her for centuries. The khedive is
busy man, and is constantly plan
ming new projects for his country's
good. Under his inception the coun-
try has made remarkable progress
during late years. Railways have been
built, fresh canals have been made,
and, of still greater Importance, great
irrigation projects have been complet-
ed for the reclamation of vast areas
of waste land. The cities as well as
the rural districts have progressed.
Cairo, Alexandria and other large CEN
ters are full of proofs that Egypt is
ceasing to be asleep, for modern build
ings and improvements in the Europe
an style are to be seen on all Sides
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-01-08
Sir Sanford Fleming s5.

OTTAWA, Ont, Jan. 6.-Sir Sand
ford Fleming, the eminent railroad
builder and capitalist, will celebrate
his S5th birthday anniversary tomor-
row. Though a Knight Commander
of st. Michael and st. George and a
director of the Canadian Pacific rail-
way and numerous great industrial
concerns, Sir Sandford is proudest of
his title of "father of the Pacific ca
BILE and of the twenty-four- hour sys-
tenn of time notation"
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-01-08
ROOSEVELT
TAFT B0GY
Friends Of President Dis.
turbed at Magnitude Of
CoIoneI's Boom
Westarn Press.

Western Press.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. g.
The disquietude which has affected
the friends of Mr.. Taft for the last
few days is increasing into semi
panic today when it was learned that
the fearsome name Of Roosevelt will
appear on the preferential party tick
cts in five states before the next con-
vention. This will put the Roosevelt
boom officially before the public. The
only way the same can be rubbed off
the ticket is for MIR. Roosevelt to make
an official protest against it's use.
Some of the Taft people are trying
to cheer up each other by saying he
would have to protest, and thus smoke
himself out, but others observe that
his name had been unofficially before
the public for the last three weeks
and he has not protested so that any
body could notice it. Therefore it is
not likely he will make any protest
when he finds his name has been used
by his friends in the states where the
presidential primary laws exist. The
states which are to honor the colonel
by allowing the electorate to express
a preference for him are Oregon, Cali
fornia, North Carolina and New Jer-
sey. Nebraska has already done so.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-01-08
KANSAS TOWN SUI
FERS FOR FOOD

TOPEKA, Kas., Jan. 5.-The people
of Healy, in Lane county, haye not
seen train for a week, and they
are in need of food and coal. The
Missouri Pacific's Colorado main line
is blockaded by the snow. A mes
scnger from Healy rode to Dighton,
county seat of Lane county, and the
Dighton Commercial club sent tele-
gram to the public utilities commits
sion today asking for help for the
little town.
The telegram said that no trains
had reached Healy since Dec. 20 and
that food and coal were lre6ais4a IL
once. All the railroads through west
ern Kansas were blocked by the snow
last week, but no report had been re-
ceived here that the Missouri Pacific
had been tied up.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-01-08
ALLISON NOTES.

Mr.. Turman returned from Durango
Tuesday where he has been trans
acting business.
Skating parties were enjoyed on
New Years and Christmas days by
the young people of Allison and Tiff
fany.
The annual election of the Willing
Workers at the church Wednesday re-
suited as follows: Mrs. Thurman,
president; Mrs. Hoyer, vice PRESIDENT;
Mrs. Pollock, secretary.
The oyster supper given by the la
dies Of the church on December % net
ted neat sum to the manse treas-
ury.
After a ten days vacation the Al.
lison schools were reopened Tuesday,
Jan. 2.
Rudolf Sawyer, who was recently
hurt by being thrown from horse
on his homeward way from school,
has returned to his classes in appar-
ent health.
The vacant pulpits of Allison and
Tiffany are being filled by Mr.. Leo
Lake, recently from Turkey. After
graduating from Colorado college, at
Colorado Springs, Mr.. Lake spent
three years teaching in mission
school in Turkey. A desire for a
theological course brought him to Nc
Cormick seminary in Chicago. Be-
cause of weakness of eyes he was
forced to discontinue his study. We
welcome him among us.
After short holiday visit with his
parents, Wells Pollock returned Sun
day to his teaching near CASTELAR,.
The election of the Sunday school
held Sunday places these officers for
the ensuing year: Mr.. Scogin, super
intendent; Mrs. Pollock, assistant;
Alex Brown, secretary, with Mr..
Young, assistant; Mr.. Schenk, treas
urer; Mr.. Joe Sanders, assistant; Mrs.
Scogin, organist; Mrs. Mitchell, cnor-
lister.
The cold weather will make Mr.. Viii
lard Sanders and family enjoy NOV
ing into their new home Monday.
The Misses Myrtle and Bessie Nc
Chesney spent the holidays with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McChes-
ney.
The regular choir rehearsals held
at the church on Thursday evenings
are well attended. Come, and grow
familiar with our new song book be-
fore choir time.
Mr.. Sam Briggs is out again after
a serious illness of some duration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-01-08
TIFFANY NOTES.

Senator West was out to look after
his ranch interests last Thursday.
Roy Mcbride was over to lgnacio
last Thursday to visit his relatives.
Jacob Shiber went to Denver last
Sunday on business matters.
H. Ellis of Durango was out last
Saturday looking after real estate in
terests.
Hott e. West shipped eight large fat
hogs to the Durango market last week.
Jesse Rencher was Durango Wis
itor last week.
R. P. Holt and son Pal went to
Durango last Wednesday.
Ed Tiffany was out Wednesday tc
do some surveying for Mr.. Grenasche
Mr.. Hackey of Canon City was helt
here last Monday and Tuesday OF
business.
A good many of the farmers ar
busy this week putting up ice, whicl
is over ten inches thick.
During the year Of 1911 over ninet.
cars of stock, produce and immigrant
were shipped in and out Of here. Thi
looks like Tiffany needs depot.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-01-08
To Consider Mcnamara Defense Fund

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. g.
The executive council of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, composed
of Samuel Gompers, the eight vice
presidents and the secretary and
treasurer, will meet at the headquar-
ters of the organization in this city
or Monday for most important ses-
sion. The Mcnamara case, with par
ticular reference to the disposition Of
what remains of the defense fund, will
be the chief subject of consideration.
Just how much remains of the fund
is problematical, but it is said on
good authority the unexpended bal
ance of the 100000 subscribed is COM
paratively small. 1t is believed ar
rangements will be made to distribute
the balance among the subscribers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-01-08
REBELS ARE
GENEROUS
Deposed Manc|lus Will Not
Suffer Under the New
Government

SHANGHAI, Jan. 6.-The Repub-
lican government Is assuming very
strong position and now considers that
the future Of China is entirely in its
hands. The leaders believe that the
country Is almost unanimously in IA
vor Of the republican movement and
that the regular trained army will
come over 10 their side almost to a
man.
The cabinet formed by DIR. Sun Yat
Sen today announced the terms it will
offer to the Manchus on their sub
mission. These are much more gen
erous than wac at first believed would
be the case. They included a free
grant Of the forbidden city and the
summer palace In Peking, which are
worth hundred million dollars. In
addition they will be accorded life
pensions and other concessions, to-
gether with equality in citizenship and
in holding of Offices under the state
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-01-08
FOUR GENERATIONS ROW
OVER NEW YORK ESTATE

NEW YORK, Jan. 6.--Four gener-
ations of one of New York's Oldest
families, and an estate variously es-
timated at from 100000 to $40, ,000,-
900, are involved in a lawsuit, the
facts of which have come to light
through decision handed down by
the state supreme court here.
The defendants in the action are
the Misses Furniss, three very old and
wealthy women, who are holding in
trust the estate of their father, VIM.
Furniss, a West Indian merchant.
They have multiplied its value many
times by shrewd investment in New
York real estate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-01-08
SPEAKER CLARK THREAT
ENED WITH PNEUMONIA
Western Press.

Western Press.
WASHINGTON. d. c., Jan. g.
Speaker Champ Clark, who has fought
off severe cold ever since his re-
turn from his western trip, has been
forced to take to his bed. He is
threatened with pneumonia, but the
physicians hope this can be averted.
The speaker presided in the house
Friday but Immediately on his return
to his home was compelled to retire.
He contracted light cold during his
speaking tour in Oklahoma, but did
not let it interfere with his engage
ments, although his managers and
friends insisted that he should can
eel his speaking dates. When he re-
turned to Washington to prepare for
the opening Of the present session
of congress, he was far from well and
instead Of yielding to treatment hi,
cold became worse. The shaping d
. Legislative program for - SsssioI
Ihas fssn : kreet rtfahsfn Mr.. C1arl
land yhis, courlsd w5s1 tdJs ssdsss I'd
vent Of bitter winter weather, is be
lieved to have resulted in his tard,
acknowledgement that he really is i'll
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-01-08
SAYS ROOSEVELT WILL
NOT ACCEPT NOMINATION

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 6.-Lou F.
Payne, former state superintendent of
insurance and a charter member of
the "Old Guard" in statement given
out today predicted the nomination
and reelection of President Taft.
"Mr. Roosevelt will not seek or ac-
cept nomination" he said. What
ever Roosevelt is, he is not fraud
and am surprised that anybody
doubts his word when he has explic-
lily declared he will not be candi-
date"