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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
NEW GERM INTERESTS DOCTORS.

Announcement of the discovery of
che germ that causes whooping cough
and the preparation of serum that
shortens the duration of the attack
and decreases the severity of the par
oxysms interested physicians at the
Health Department of Baltimore
Monday.
DR.. C. Hampson Jones, Acting
Commissioner of Health, said the
discovery of the germ was of great
value to the medical profession, be-
cause it made the preparation of a
serum possible. The germ is called
the bacillus pertussis. 1t is declared
to be small, short ovoid organism.
DR.. Jones and other physicians re-
Trained from commenting on the dis
eovery OF the germ and the prepare
ton of serum until they knew more
about them. 1t was stated that the
serum had never been used in Balti-
more.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
PLANNING FOR NAVAL PAGEANT
ON THE PACIFIC.

San Diego, California, the first
American port of call on the Pacific
coast north of the Panama canal I,
doubtless will have the honor and the
glory of entertaining the navies OF
the world, soon after the canal is
officially open. Whether this will be
during the year 1915, when San
Diego's great exposition is in opera
ton, or before that time, is not yet
determined, and will depend alto
gether upon the time of the official
opening of the canal.
The San Diego Exposition manage
ment is responsible for the movement
which has now resulted in definite
announcement that the representa-
tives of the navies OF all the govern
ments of the world that maintain
navies will be invited to com to San
Diego on board warship, and take
part in the greatest naval pageant the
world has ever seen.
San Diego has a harbor Of sufiici
ent proportions to contain such an
immense fleet as this event will cause
to assemble, and all conditions sur
rounding it are favorable for such
manoeuvers and practice operations
as may be fitting such an occasion.
1t is to this harbor that the war YES
sells of the Pacific squadron 60 for tar
get practice with their big guns, and
where the torpedo fleet of the Pacific,
the submarine fighting vessels, and
the army and navy airship corps have
their practice the year around.
No estimate can yet be made Of
the number of war vessels that will
gather there on this occasion, but al
ready San Diego and the San Diego
Exposition officials are preparing to
entertain the officers and men of the
worlds navies in a fitting manner,
and to make of their coming a great
world event; the greatest of its kind
ever known.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Lows Letter,

Mrs. Charles Putnam, Mrs. Harry E.
Lohr and daughter, of Creagerstown,
spent day last week with their mother
Mrs. Mary Mort.
Mr.. Harry Better and daughter Ethel.
spent few days with friends in Waynes-
boro.
Messrs Clarence Smith and Edgar Lii
day were visitors in Thurmont last Thurs
day evening.
Miss Beulah Martin and brother of
Highland Mills, Md, spent some time
with relatives and friends at this place
Mr.. George Eyler spent day in Union
Bridge recently.
Mr.. Charles Poole of Frederick is Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. Washington Pittin-
ger and family.
Mr.. Harvey Pittinger spent Saturday
evening with friends at Jimtown and
Thurmont.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Moser spent a
few days with Mr.. and Mrs. William S.
Moser at Keymar.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Pacific Barrier Blown Up.
Ships Soon To Navigate Locks
At Both Ends.

Panama, Aug. 31.-The last re-
naming barrier at the Pacific end OF
the Panama Canal was blown up by
dynamite this morning. 1t was an
intensely interesting spectacle. AT
exactly $50 O'Clock an electric switch
was turned on and the | 800 specta-
tors, including the Shriners visiting
here from the United States and
and officers of the British cruiser New
Zealand, were rewarded by n wonder
full sight. Hundreds Of tons OF mud
and stones were thrown high in the
air; there they hung suspended and
then fell back, as the thunderous roar
of the explosion re-echoed in the
nearby hills.
About 20 long tons, equivalent to
A 800 pounds, of 45 per cent. dyna-
mite constituted the blast, which was
one of the largest ever set off in the
canal.
The charge, which was planted in
541 holes at an average depth OF 81
feet, tore big gap in the barrier,
but not to sufficient depth to per-
nit water to flow through. as the sea
level. channel was at low tide.
Equally interesting as the explosion
was the actual breaking of the barrier
this afternoon, the tide creeping
steadily up until at l,a5 O'Clock 1t
was Level with the top OF the gap. A
workman seized shovel and made a
small trench, through which rill OF
water tricklcd. Gradually it widen
ed, until an hour later raging tor
rent, with a 35-foot fall, poured
through an opening 400 feet wide in
to that part of the canal between
Gamboa Dixie and the Miraflores
Locks, which had previously been
excavatcd by steam shovels,
This cut, which is 5000 feet long,
800 feet wide and II feet deep below
mean sea level, was entirely filled by
O'Clock, when the waters of the
Pacific laved for the first time the
solid masonry Of the Miratlores locks.
Dredges passed tonight through
the opening, and in few days the
last vestiges of the barrier will be re-
moved, establishing practically
completed channel at the Pacific end.
The drcdgrs hogan on September End
to remove the last barrier of the At
lantic channel. When this work is
accomplished ships may navigate to
the locks at both ends,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Argument Over The Name.
Methodist Protestant COnferenc
Argue Matter Six Hours.

After six hours of debate $50 members
of the Methodist Protestant Conference
of Maryland and Delaware, in session in
Baltimore, Tuesday, agreed on plan OF
procedure in the proposed union OF the
Methodist Protestant with the United
Brethren churches.
The conference registered its objections
to the plan as proposed by the commits
sioners appointed to formulate basis OF
union on the grounds that it Was not
equitable.
1t was not until the afternoon recess
that the members decided to take def
mite action and this was done through
resolution offered by DR.. Thomas Lewis,
president of Western Maryland College.
This resolution declared that the Mary.
land Conference Is not opposed to the
union Of the two church bodies, but de-
mands that the union be effected on a
more equitable basis than the one pro-
posed, and insists that the word "Meths
odist" appear as part of the name of
The new organization.
A commission consisting of DR.. Thos.
Lewis, DR.. F. T. Tagg and DR.. H. l..
Elderdice, was named to Immediately
visit other Methodist Protestant Confer
ences in the East and convey to them the
action of the Maryland conference. They
departed Tuesday night for Pittsburg,
where they will address the Pittsburg
conference.
The name for the proposed new body
will be United Methodist Brethren Church
Final action will not'be taken until the
April conference of 1914.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1913
Don't Put Off Action.

The need of extra service for light
ing our town and furnishing current
to the patrons is forcibly brought be-
fore the Town authorities again. For
a number of weeks we have been on
practically half current, and no street
lights. This is simply what will
happen every summer, and it does
seem that there is little wisdom in
delaying action in getting additional
current.
We understand that the represent
atives of the Hagerstown e. Frederick
railway met the Board of Commits
aioners in special session few days
ago and the matter was disc used at
some length but no definite action
taken, the minimum" rate being
the stumbling block.
Doubtless this will be adjusted sat
isfactorily, but certainly there should
be something done so that we could
have 24-hour service if needed. No
one will install motors or machinery
or equipment of any kind unless they
know they have the service when they
want it.
Gentlemen of the Board do some
thing. The taxpayers have right
to demand street lights and the con
sumers of electric light want to buy
more current. Don't put off action.
Your plant might break down for
some reason most plants do at some
time or other) and you would then
have nothing to offer the public.
This was emphasized some weeks
back when some repairs had to be
made to the power house, the result
being two nights of darkness for the
town and no revenue from the con-
sumers. Mishaps will come along
as we'll as annual drouths, so do it
now.'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
For County Treasurer.

| hereby announce my candidacy for
County Treasurer, subject to the Demo-
cratic Primary Election of 1919.
Since taking charge of the office on
July lst., 1912, have become personally
acquainted with most of the taxpayers
and gained an experience which should
better qualify me to perform the duties
of County Treasurer if am renominated
and elected. have been giving the Of
fee my undivided personal attention and
have tried to conduct it in progressive,
business-like way in the interest and for
the accommodation of the people gene
rally.
l shall appreciate the assistance Of
every voter and cheerfully abide by the
decision of the voters as expressed in
the Primary Election.
Respectfully,
aprlOtp FREDERICK W. CRAMER.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Personal.


Mrs. VIM. Harris and granddaughter,
Miss Ray Harris, of York, Pa, are guests
of Mr.. VIM. H. Stull.
Mrs. Warren Dudderar and son Thorn
as, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Barnes and three
children, of Oak Orchard; Miss Jane
Ecker, of Union Bridge, and Miss Irene
Lindsay. of Frederick, were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. c. Barnes last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Petree, son and daugh-
ter, and Miss Irvey Mcintyre, of Kear-
neysville, w. Va, motored to Thurmont
and spent a short time with Mr.. and
Mrs James Hamill Sunday last.
Miss Margaret Mackley, of Westmin-
ster, is visiting Miss Hazel Mackley.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. S. Snively motored
from Hagerstown to Thurmont, and WIS.,
tied several days at the homes Of Sen. j.
P. T. Matthias and Mrs. l. w. 10y. Miss
Eleanor returned to Hagerstown with
them, and remained there one week, and
enjoyed number of drives with them in
their car.
Mrs. Robert Arthur and daughter Cora,
of York, Pa, Mr.. and Mrs. Rob't Arthur.
Jr., and two sons, of Waynesboro, visit
ed at the home of Mrs. Lewis Bollinger
the past week,
Miss Rhua Willhide who has been Wis
ting in Altoona, is now spending some
time with her aunt, Mrs. Chas. Willhide,
at Youngstown, Ohio.
Misses Nellie, Annie and Edythe Bur-
rier and Mr.. Geo. Wierman spent Sun
day with Mrs. David Wierman.
Mr.. C. E. Anders spent Sunday in
Washington, D. c., with his brother,
Mr.. Harry Anders, who has been III with
blood poisoning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellsworth Valentine spent
Sunday with Mrs. Calvin Anders.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Waesche are Wis.
ting Mr.. and Mrs. l.. r. Waesche.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam'l Knell and children
and Mr.. Knell's mother, of Baltimore,
visited at the home of Mr.. Howard Cas-
sell last Sunday.
Rev. Luther Black, of Easton, Pa, is
visiting brothers and sisters in this place.
Miss Kate Freeze, of Baltimore, is
spending several weeks with her brother,
Mayor VIM. J. Freeze.
Mrs. Nellie Weed and daughter who
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. j.
Freeze, have returned to their home in
Georgia,
Miss Lillian Grouse, daughter of Mr..
Geo. Grouse and granddaughter of Mrs.
M. M. Grouse of this place, is visiting in
Thurmont. Miss Grouse resides at Great
Falls, Montana.
Miss Clara Wolfe, of Baltimore, is
visiting Miss Ada Grouse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rob't Tyson and son
Carroll and Mr.. Jos. c. Gernand autoed
to Baltimore Wednesday of this week.
MIR. and Mrs. Chas. E. Hammett and
children, who have spent the past several
months in Thurmont, departed Monday
night for their new home at Meadville,
Pa. Mr.. Hammett has secured the posi-
ton of physical instructor at Allegheny
College at Meadville.
Miss Kathleen Beard has been i'll dur
ing the past ten days. Her condition is
somewhat improved.
RAYMOND, little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Vim. Miller, who has been seriously i'll of
typhoid fever, is improving.
Miss Blanche l.. Stocksdale, of Balti-
more, spent Thursday last with Miss
Fannie Ward.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
SANFORD |. SKATER
Licensed Real Estate Agent and Broker
THURM0NT, MD.
Address, Box 149 Phone No. Fl
This Weeks Opportunities,

FIRST Time Ever Offered For Sale.
26l Acre Farm, beautifully located
three miles from Thurmont on W. M. Ry
Unusual opportunity for high class
dairy or stock farm with distinct advant-
ages in these lines. Beautiful built resi-
dence, fine barn, and all other buildings.
Remember this farm has never been
offered before and the price will agreea-
bly, surprise you.
Relative to this and the many other
farms, homes and opportunities | have,
call or write me at above address.
am daily in receipt of inquiries for
all kinds and sizes of properties. Why
not list yours with me? Have you par
ticular one you wish price on? Consult
me.
The season is now opening and any
business entrusted to me will receive my
prompt attention. think | can save
you money either way.
SANFORD l.. SHAFFER.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Caught a Bad Cold.

Last winter my son caught a very
bad cold and the way he coughed was
something dreadful" writes Mrs. Sarah
E. Duncan, of Upton, Iowa. 1--WE
thought sure he was going into consump-
ton. We bought just one bottle of Cham
berlaln's Cough Remedy and that one
bottle stopped his cough and cured his
cold completely" For sale by all dealers.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Birthday Surprise.

On Monday evening of this week about
thirty ladies', friends of Mrs. William
Baltzell, invaded her home and made
merry for severalhours. The ladies were
given an invitation to call and help cele-
brate Mrs. Baltzell's birthday by her
niece, Miss Nettie Smith, and Mrs. Baltz-
ell was very much surprised when so
many of her friends came suddenly into
her home. Refreshments were served,
and everybody present spent most de-
lightfu evening.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Public Sales.

On Saturday, Sept. 9th, at IL O'Clock,
John Glenn will sell real estate and per-
sonal property near Rocky Ridge,
On Saturday, Sept. 18th, E c. Valen-
tine will sell horses, cattle, machinery,
ETC., at his residence at Rocky Ridge.
On Saturday, Sept. goth, at O'Clock.
Mrs. Lewis A. Bollinger will sell person
al property at her residence at Thurmont.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
No Show at Westminster.

Owing to the wreck at Sabillasville
Tuesday of last week and the wreck at
Patapsco Wedne sday morning, the West
ern Maryland railroad was blocked so
that the Buffalo Wild West Show could
not get to Westminster 1t is estimated
that 5000 people who gathered to see the
show were thus disappointed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04

Contrary to popular belief, forest
fires seldom travel more than two or
three miles an hour. Even in eX-
IRENE cases it is questionable whether
they burn at rate of more than six
to eight miles an hour.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
More Autos.

Last week Mr.. Grayson Palmer of this
place purchased new 1914 Ford auto
mobile. He is now operating the machine
very successfully.
Mr.. M. L. Creager of this place will
purchase another automobile this week.
The car he has is too heavy for much of
his work.
At present we can count az autos in
Thurmont.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04

Uncle Sans forest rangers require
that permanent camp sites within
the forests shall be kept in sanitary
condition. The ubiquitous tin can
must be buried, and waste paper
burned when camp is left.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
For County Commissioner.

For County Commissioner.
| hereby announce myself as candi-
date for County Commissioner of Fred
erick County, subject to the decision of
the Democratic primaries.
Youls very truly,
THOMAS N. MOHLER,
Buckeystown District. No. l..
feb 10 tip
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
FOREST NOTES.

1t has been discovered that the
waste from dogwood shuttle blocks
can proftably be made into handles
for steel knives and forks.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Everybody PREPARE.

Saturday, Sept. 18th, the U. B. Sun
day School picnic will be held in Mrs. E.
X. Rouzer's Grove, near Thurmont.
Everybody should prepare and take their
dinner to the woods with them and help
make the picnic success.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
For County Commissioner.

FOf county commissioners.
hereby announce myself as candi-
date for County Commissioner of Fred
erick County, subject to the decision of
the Democratic Primaries. will appre-
ciate the support of every voter and
cheerfully abide by the decision of the
voters as expressed in the Primary cleo
ton. Respectfully,
FRANK M. STEVENS,
may 29tp Creagerstown District, No. 4.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Greek? As Heard By Phone,

"Hello! Thatchoo Kit?"
"Sure. Sill, amt it,"
"Betcherlife! Whenja gitback?"
"Smorning, whenjoo?"
"Lilwilago. Javvagoodtime?"
"Uh-huh."
"Wherja gokit?"
"Sconsun. Werjoo?"
"Mishgun; jevver go?'
"Javvanyfun?"
"Uh-huh. Lots. Wenre yuh cummin-
,ver?"
"Safnom.
"Srite! Well, slong.'
"Slong." Exchange.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
To The Voters Of Frederick County.


Upon the earnest requests of my many
friends l hereby respectfully announce
myself as a candidate for County Com
missioner, subject to the decision of the
Democratic Primaries, and sincerely ask
your support during the primary cam
paign and election.
JOHN M. POWELL.
Mechanicstown District No. Is.
jan 80 tip
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
To The Voters Of Frederick County.

Upon the earnest solicitation of my
many friends, ! hereby announce myself
as Candidate for County Commissioner,
subject to the decision of the Democratic
Primaries, and sincerely ask your sup
port during the Primary campaign and
election.
JOHN T. JOY,
Mechanicstown District, No. Is.
Feb. 2Otp.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Notice To Taxpayers.

The 1913 Levy for State and County
Taxes is now ready and the following
discount will be allowed on State Taxes:
During July and August, 5 per cent.
During September 4 per cent.
During October per cent.
Respectfully,
FREDERICK w. CRAMER,
july 3 3mo. County Treasurer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04

The forests of Corsica, the little
island upon which Napoleon was
born, are managed by the French
government. They produce lumber,
irewood, and turpentine, and all
parts Of the tree are far more closely
utilized than in America.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04

More than 5000 small logging
operators now buy national forest
timber; at least Is, 900 persons, set
tiers, miners, stockmen and others,
obtain timber from Uncle Sans big
wood lot for their own use free Of
charge.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Big Picnic.

Saturday next, Sept. 9Th, the Mount
aindale Picnic will be held. This is con-
sidered to be the largest picnic in this
end of the county. For schedule of cars
see adv. in another column.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
New Advertisements.

Teacher of Piano.
Capital Optical Co.
Mountaindale Picnic.
Cider. d. w. ZentZ.
For Sale.-Bus. Loo.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Married.

Mr.. Harry W. Null and Miss Mabel
Mabel G. Miller, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Miller, of this place, were
quietly married Monday afternoon at the
Methodist Episcopal parsonage, Freder-
lex, by the Rev. E. H. Lamar. They
will reside in Thurmont.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-13
East FL aso' S Plan

value OF UNIFORM
e shall be realized
- the attractive divisions Of
of condition. that
sidewalks al
little
because OF
section Immediately helke coIniorp ana even
estate
Of all public utilities
sidewalks
Of
i
plan adopea
80 foot paved the
attractive plan Fl Paso can adopt for street
on
driveway
safe playground for the little children and
strh IS the The most parking
progress
PasOan associate
sidewalks
The total cost reduced BY
equby bonding plan forces nonresident
improvements midst Of attractive
ave o b for 4 o completion
be that
VIII carried through dispatch and determination
the there would
applied
should found the fault
bad
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-13
Time For Friendly Intervention

determine the allegiance Of the
army city regarded after all as Incl
Daz should MaderO would
republic
the rebels the republic
andde
and
conflict decisive
would be turning D popular
control the army still retain the
has succeeded
enstg actively Mexico has been Partu
Iay friendly BaderO indication of general
popular uprising against
the American and foreign colonies IN the
horde consciousness criminals who would raid
political rebellion but only
ginand o satisfy personal
foreign feeling police
probably the
them protect
foreigners property against would
occupation Of
autonomy highest interests of the
prevent
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-13
SUFFRAGETS DESERT;
WEATHER is COLD

Metuchen, N j., Feb. lat was a
half frozen army of 16 suffragets-
reduced by cold and exposure to that
number from an original 200, who left
Newark, n J., that struggled into this
village last night to make its first
bivOuc OF its $50 mile march TO Wash
ingtOn 10 carry a. message to Woodrow
Wilson on the day Of his Inauguration
as president
From town to town as the first day
of arduOus tramping wore on, mixers
in tens and tWentys unostentatiOusIy
left the ranks and sought warmth in
dOOrWays- Later they confessed them
selves deserters by boarding trains for
their homes.
The army will march to Princeton
today, where student sympathizers in
Princeton university plan to welcome
them.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-13
Paterson, N. j.
BY GEORGE FITCH,
Author OF cat Good Old SiVTash.7

ATERSON Is located in New Jer-
~ sey three turns and four cor
= ners by automobile pike from
Newark and is a city of 125,OOO peo-
Die. a number of whom, contrary to
the general idea, are satisfied with the
government
Paterson was founded in 1871 at the
suggestion of Alexander Hamilton foI
the purpose Of being a great cotton man
ufacturing center Later on 1t was pro-
NOTED to silk and now produces $50
100000 worth of silk IN a good, Tree
spending year. It takes 1900 people
to weave this silk, but they do not wear
u themselves. They refrain with re-
markable firmness from doing So After
the imported citizen has woven silk all
dav in a Paterson factory he puts on
his cotton coat and comes downtown to
promote the cause of anarchy as a pas
time. Paterson has more anarchists per
millionaire than any other American
city, but they are not as fatal as the
Chicago breed
Paterson also manufactures lOcOmO-
tives and rebuilds itself whenever neces-
sarv. It was burned in 1901 and flooded
in 1903, but has recovered from both
Affections. It wanders over the New