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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
SPECIAL MEETING
OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

COUNTY COM SlONEho.
Frederick, Md, March II, 1913.
The County Commissioners will meet
at their office at the Court House on
Monday, March 81, at 10 O'Clock a. M,
and will continue in session three weeks
to hear appeals from assessments, assess
new property, consider pension applica-
tions and for the transaction of general
business. The following schedule of dis
trcts has been adopted:
FIRST WEEK.
March 3l-General business.
April = Creagerstown and Emmits-
burg Districts.
April 2-Hauvers and Woodsboro Dis
tricts.
April 3-Catoctin and Urbana Districts.
April Buckeystown and Middletown
Districts.
April 5--Woodville and Linganore Dis
tricts.
SECOND WEEK.
April Liberty and New Market Dis
tricts.
April -Petersvlle and Mt. Pleasant
| Districts.
April 9-Jefferson and Mechanicstown
Districts.
April lO-Jackson and townsville Dis
tricts.
April 11--Lewistown and Tuscarora
| Districts.
April Burkittsville and Ballenger
Districts.
THIRD WEEK.
April 14-Braddock and Walkersylle
| Districts.
April 15-Frederick District.
April 16-Frederick District.
April l7-Brunswick District.
April 18 and 19-Pension Days.
The attention of all taxables is especial
ly directed to this notice as no abate-
ment will be made nor any credit allow
ed after the 3Oth day of April, 1913, un-
til the levy of this year shall have been
completed. Persons having erected new
buildings, or made additions and i'm
provements to their old buildings, and
those acquiring additional personal pro-
perty would do well to report the valua-
ton of same otherwise they may be as
sessed excessively.
Those disposing of personal property
are earnestly requested to report the
same, and bring their sale books to this
office before May 1st, if they wish to be
released from taxes on same this year.
By order,
| LINCOLN G. DINTERMAN,
President.
Markwood D. Harp.
Clerk.
mch 20 4t
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
Proportjonate Park Areas.

The city OF London has reserved a
little more than 10 per cent of its
area for park purposes, or 1874 acres
out of total of $4,000 acres contain
ed in the county. These figures do
not include number Of parks within
easy reach of the metropolis, some of
them very large In size. Richmond
contains 2,469 acres and Epping For
est 5.552 acres, and both are immedi.
ately contiguous to the city. making a
total of more than $1,000 acres re-
served for the pleasure Of London's
millions. Few important cities are
80 we'll provided with public parks.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
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A Wagon Brake.

other obstacles which are firmly set
in the roadbed. The sides are made
of one-inch square hickory sticks bolt
ed to the base with three bolts for
each guide, the rear ends being curved
to allow the wheel to enter easily, and
hole is punched in the front for
rope or chain, the other end of which
Is attached to any stationary part OF
the wagon. If the wheel is allowed
to rest in the center Of the brake 1t
will effectively hold the wagon on q
steep grade.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17

Memory Gems for Children.

Children learn readily of right think
Ing and right doing through anecdote
and memory gem. We cannot give
them too many memory gems. pro-
vided they are suited to their age and
intelligence. Every thought will not
affect every child, but every thought
will affect some child Robert Louis
Stevenson said he was brought up on
poetry and stories, and these poems
and stories were the source Of his
later inspiration.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
Directing Children Alright.

The young need to be taught that
although there is sometimes pleas
ure of the senses in committing sin,
1t Is inevitably followed by remorse
and punishment Crime, remorse,
punishment form an inseparable trio.
On the other hand, while it is often
hard to do right, the sense of salts
faction, self-respect and self-control
that follows right action is worth all
the effort made.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
Butcher Shop for Cats.

There Is butcher shop In New
York city that is unique In one way at
least. 1t has been there more than 30
years. From the very beginning Its
proprietor, in addition to his regular
business, has made a specially of fur
nishing appetizing meals for cats. Ev.
cry morning there is set forth on
long counter about 100 trays OF cats
meat.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
What Waa Worrylno Him.

A taxicab caught fire in New York.
The flames reached the gasoline tank.
The two passengers, who had come
long way. tumbled out. The fire de-
partment was summoned. PLAY on
the meter!" shrieked the distracted
driver to the firemen. "Never mind
the cab-play on the meter!
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
Had No Use for Names.

An Atchison reporter asked q wom-
an If she could give him a news item.
She thought and thought, and finally
admitted regretfully that she didn't
know single, solitary thing" Il am
too excited to think, anyway" the
woman added because my brother
broke his arm this morning, and l am
on my way to his home to see him.
Kansas City Star.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
The Open Car Window.

The rule as to windows In passen'
ger cars in Germany has been that
they must not be opened on both sides
of the car without the consent of all
occupy ing the compartment, but on
city and suburban trains in Berlin
neither window in the front compart'
ment Of each car may be opened with
out such unanimous consent.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
Canada's Oyster Industry.

There are no oysters on the coast
of New England, north of Cape Cod
but they are numerous In certain
parts of the Gulf Of st. Lawrence
and adjacent Canadian waters Ef
forts are being made by the Dominion
government to develop the oyster
industry to much larger proportions
than It's present comparatively small!
size.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
Rural Borders on Rugs.

Rag rugs In two-toned or hit-or'
miss design are made now with con
trasting borders showing country
lanes, schoolhouses. churches. hay
stacks and other rural attractions
These are especially suitable to
rooms furnished with old-fashioned
furniture.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
QUITE USEFUL WAGON BRAKE
Attached to Any Stationary Part OF
Vehicle, 1t VIII Effectively Hold
on Steep Grade.

While travelling through the noun.
tains with horse and carriage, |
found the brake shown in the illus
tration exceedingly useful, writes w.
c. Thompson Of Millington, N. j., in
the Popular Mechanics. 1t Is con-
structed as follows: The base Is made
of an iron wagon tire, 2S inches long
and three and one-half inches wide,
with a slight curve on the front so
that II will not catch in stones or
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
Keen Poultry Healthy,

Pure air, pure water and pure food,
as we'll as thorough cleanliness, are all
essential to the chickens health. The
fowls power to resist disease Is due
to these
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
Leather Polish.

To make a polish for patent leath-
er, make a mixture Of one part lin
seed oil and two Of cream. Mix It
thoroughly and apply with a flannel,
after removing every particle Of dust
from the shoes. Then rub the leath'
or with soft cloth.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
'Tis Now, With Some.

A New York judge says a man
should not be expected to give all his
salary to his wife. The question OF
carfare and luncheon for men may
become almost as pressing as that
of votes for women.-Washington
Star.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17

Should Be Happy Community.
The distributors of a charity failed
to find single poor person In the vii
lage of Llangwm, Pembrokeshire,
England. On the contrary, every resi-
dent Is a freeholder.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
Small Fruits Neglected,

There are thousands of localities in
this country where no one Is paying
any att ,ntion to small fruit growing
and where strawberries, grapes. cur
rants and ouch fruits might be grown
with profit.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
Enouuh for the Money.

Client-"But you tell me Of nothing
but misfortunes. Fortune Teller
Well, what do you expect for two
francs? That you will win the big
prize in the lottery and marry mil.
lionaire ?"-Pele Mele.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
Elrst Public School,

Brooklyn had the first free pubic
school in the United States. With
the coming Of Adam Roselandsen In
1888, the first school tax ever levied
In America was imposed on each
householders and inhabitant.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
Hons DESTROY Blackberrjes

A fruit farmer says that blackberry
vines can be destroyed by making a
hog pasture of the patch. The hogs
will soon get rid of them; they will
root out the roots and this Is an easy
way to get rid Of an abandoned patch
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
Freight Service as Usual.

Freight Service as Usual.
The Frederick Railroad Co. begs to in
form the general public that its freight
service to and from Baltimore, and all
other points, reached via Thurmont, has
not been interrupted in any manner
whatsoever.
1t is, as it always has been, the quick
est and best service to and from all
points it reaches.
july 13tf
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
Snowy-Tree Cricket.

which the eggs are deposited When
the young crickets hatch they feed
upon the sap of the cane and In
short time the branch or stalk con.
tanning the insects is rendered useless
and dies.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
Painful Situation.

my friends" declaimed an orator
during a convention-"My friends, l
say to you that this great republic of
ours Is standing on the brink of an
abscess !"-Saturday Evening Post.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
Hiuh Eqq Fertility.

In order to secure high per cent.
of fertility In the eggs that are to be
hatched it is necessary that the stock
be properly bred, reared, housed, fed
and mated.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
To The Voters of Frederick County.

To The Voters of Frederick County.
Upon the earnest solicitation of my
many friends, hereby announce myself
as a 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 r. JOY,
MechancstoWn District, No. l5.
Feb. 2Otp.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
To The Voters of Frederick County.

Upon the earnest requests of my many
friends l hereby respectfully announce
myself as 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 tp'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17

Church Rushed to Completion.
A time record in church building
was established recently at Banks
town, New South Wales, Australia,
when the edifice was built in ten
hours.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
INSECT DAMAGES AN ORCHARD
Upon Raspberry Canes-AIso
Works on Grape Vines.

The damage done by this insect Is
most severe upon raspberry canes but
1t also works on the grape vines. It
Injuries the cane by cutting sllts in
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
Familiar Typo.

A hypocrite, son, Is person who
posts moral commandments In con-
spicuous places about his premises
and goes out and forgets them
Judge.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
Painful Operatjon,

She-"John, why on earth are you
wearing those goggles?" John-"Only
a moment, dear, until finish this
grapefruit"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
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newsdealers. Every lady who appreci-
ates good magazine should send for a
free sample copy and premium catalog.
Address, ToDAYs MAGAZINE, Canton,
Ohio.
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
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SURPLUS s25, 100000
No Premium Notes Required.
Insures All Glasses of Property against
Loss by Fire at Rates 25 per cent.
less than Stock Companies charge.
A Home Insurance Company for
Home Insurers.
b. 18 Tyr.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
Why Not2

Why may not nousewifery be re-
duced to a system as we'll as other
arts2-Emma Willard.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17

To Whom 1t May Concern.
Ambrose Crosslots says: "Ev'ry
once in a while the eyes of the law
need ecs."-Judge.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17

announcing that from offer
the of Thurmon and vicinity prices
consistent usual high Standard
OUR BUSINESS is
The Beafyg and Preservation Of The Home and All Kinds Of Buildings
Fire
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
Paint on Window Glass,

Paint on Window Glass.
If the window glass has been splash
ed with paint melt some soda In very
hot water and wash the pane with 1t.
using q soft flannel rag.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-04-17
DaiIv Thouuht,

IdT0y HOu1E1s'
AS the yellow gold Is tried in the
fire 80 the faith of friendship must
be seen In adversity.-Ovid.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-14
THEY FAVOR CHANGE IN TIME.
G. D. KENNY CO,
Atlanta. Ga.

~
To the Editor of The Georgian;
We have read with a great dead
of interest your articles relative to
Eastern time for Atlanta.
After giving the subject some
thought we wish to say that We
are heartily in favor of the change.
Situated as we are, just east OF
mountain range, we are denied the
privilege of the long twiights en-
loved by the residents of the East,
where from the going down of the
sun till actual darkness sets in,
they have an hour or more of
tho most pleasant part Of the day
during the summer months.
We believe that the working pco-
pie of this section will gladly go 10
work a little earlier in the morning
C1v the SUM than they do now TO
derive the benefit of an hour of
daylight after their work is done
Mt night,
Our stores here close at 6 and
$50 o'clock. Central time, aud by
the time the clerks reach their
homes and get their evening mea.,
r. is dark. The stores in Wash
ingtan. Baltimore. Richmond and
other Eastern cities close at the
same hour eastern time) and there
is between that and dark some two
hours In midsummer, when q
chance at a little outside recrea-
ton means so much. We see no
reason why the jewellers in a
warmer climate should be denied
this pleasant time when jewellers in
a climate not so warm enjoy it.
Yours truly,
L. A. HARTSOCK.
c. S. HONOUR.
e. p. ALSOBROOK.
l.. C. BERRY.
S. HUGER LAFITTE.
S. E. WOOD.
r. ]. WOODDALL.
CHARLES a. BECkMANN.
Il. G. DENNARD.
c. T. BULGE.
February -, 1918.
EQUALIZATION OF TAXES.
TO the Editor Of The Georgian:
m uast issues of The GaorGiou
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-14

toward the north Although tie
sun is lowest about December -,
the greatest cold of winter ordinari-
ly occurs about February l; but
the precise date is variable, owing
to local or accidental influences.
AS soon as the amount of heat
stored up by day equals that lost
at night, the temperature will be-
gin to rise.
Exactly the same influence is at
work in summer, for the hottest
weather does not occur on June Il,
when the sun is highest, and when
the greatest amount of heat is
poured down in "a hours, but about
the end of July, when the earth has
become thoroughly warmed. and
more heat is accumulated los day
than il radiated away hN night
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-14
When the Winter Is Coolest
BY GARRETT P. SERVISS

have arrived at the Arctic circle,
within % 10 degrees Of the pole,
day vanishes completely, and it is
all night In the southern hem
isphere exactly the reverse occurs,
so that they have their winter when
we have our summer.
Now. as to the second cause men
toned above, look at the second
figure. You know no doubt, that
corn stalks always grow up verti-
caliy out of the ground, whether it is
At tlat valley or hillside. But a farm
en- will tell you that he can raise
more corn on an acre of fat land
than on a steep hillside, even if
there is no difference in the fertil-.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-14

spread over a greater surface, and
consequently their heating effect
for given area is less.
The combination of these two
causes, a we have said, brings on
the cold of winter. 1t remains to
explain why the cold is not great
est when the sun is lowest. 1t is
because the cold will accumulate
or, more correctly, the relative loss
Of heat viii grow greater-as long
as more heat is radiated away at
night than is accumulated by day,
and this continues to be the case
for about six weeks after the sun
has turned back from the winter
solstice, and begun to rise again
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-14

lily of the soil. The reason is evi-
dent from an inspection of the ola
gram. The same number Of stalks
is represented ON the upper part of
the figure as on the lower part. be-
cause the sloping line is longer
than the level one. If the lower
line, then, represents the side of an
acre, the upper one, containing the
same number of stalks, must rep
resent the side of square much
greater than an acre.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-14

The cry of Glass legislation -.
been raised by opponents of ,S'
tax. In the name of common sens.
what else do we have but cola,
legislation?" Is the prohibi,ive i'm.
port duty on wool not class ley,,
lation'-legislation for the farms,,
Is not the burdensome dptv =,
clothing "class legislation'-lsvi
lation for manufacturers? Is ~.
almost the whole tariff elias, lao.
islation?' A tax on tobacco !,
'class legislation" Does it not ,,r
only on smokers? A duty on IA,
has to be paid only by tea dTnk,
ers. The import on diamonds /,
"class legislation" The stock trans.
fer tax has to be paid only BY,
class. And what of workmen's com,
pensation acts? What of subsidies,
Leaven of Glass Legislation.
Verify. it is late in the dav I.
talk of class legislation" III.
truth is the United States needs
leaven of "class legislation" tn
high time the poorest paid received
more than a pittance for faithful
labor.
The Observation-Disclosures can VEN
afford to bear greater share Of
the cost OF maintaining the govern.
ment under whose protection thew
have amaSSed their vast wealth
What if they do have TO contributs
$4,000 of every 100000 or $4,000 Of
every $100,O00,O00 they draw in dur.
ing the year? VIII they staye'
Will they have to give Up one O.,
their residences, one of their yachts
or a couple Of their automobiles
Probably not But if they do. they
may be better rather than worse of
Cor making such a sacrifice" for
their country
Let me hasten to add, however,
that | have heard little or no 0o.
lection 10 an income taX-even a
graduated one-on the part Of men
Of wealth. They are, most Of them,
willing 10 pay up. They frankly
admit that they are prepared 70
pay any reasonable amount tina.
viii tend to alleviate the condition
of the sober poor-the improv-
dent. the vicious the lavless tn.
idle can not be greatly benefited by
any such system.
The income tax. in snort, prom
ises to help those at the bottom
without hurting those at the Top
Of the called social scale.
It's introduction will enable he
Democratic administration to Apply
the pruning knife more freely to
tariff schedules, for the amount
raised from incomes can not fail 10
be very large-perhaps half the
$30O.0O0.000 now derived from tl'
tariff. Necessities may now be al
lowed into the country either nee
or with only a sufficient toll. TO pre-
vent upsetting worthy domestic IN
dustries.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-14

Contractor Dady is out of date.
He should have operated III the
Stone Age.
~
In the most august deliberative
body on earth Colonel James
Hamilton Lewis would introduce
an innovation by way of senatorial
courtesy with a punch in it.
-
Mr.. Wilson is planning a second
term," Mr.. Roosevelt is planning
a third term Mr. Bryan is still
planning a first term--so they
say Must be a lot of mind
readers iu this COUNT,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-14
Should Help Working Glass.

The biggest, the most significant
and the most inspiring event Of
the week has been the indorse-
ment OF the income tax by more
than three fourths of the states in
the Union, thus clearing the way
for the adoption of this equitable
method of defraying part Of the
cost of governing the country.
The rich do not now pay a proper
proportion of the nations expenses.
The income tax will help to remedy
this.
Just what terms will be decided
upon can not be foretold. Should
the minimum income to be taxed be
$4,000 a year or $4,000? Should the
rate-the per cent rate, the levy per
800, that is-be the same on in
comes Of $1,000 as on incomes Of
$4,000 or 100000?
There is room for difference OF
opinion on these points Person
ally, [ think the minimum should
be quite IoW-Very low. Then 1t
seems to me that the British law,
imposing a higher rate upon gigan-
tic incomes, is not Objectionable.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-14

Ii is announced that the office
of Surveyor of the Port of At
lanta" may be abolished. If these
outrages continue, pretty soon the
1etties will be blown up, the harbor
will fill with sand, the wharves will
rot down and the business of At
lanta will be entirely deprived of
marine facilities
-
The old-time "knoCk-dOwn' clerk
will have few regrets over the an
uouncement that the cash register
mep, too, have been found guilty.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-14

Il must decline to talk about
myself" said former Speaker Can
non to a reporter the other day.
This should put the Cannon tall,
entirely out OF business, since prac-
tically everybody else has quit
talking about him
~
Colonel Roosevelt and Mr.. Nun
sey have had "spat" so some of
the forward newspapers say. Per-
maps we may learn Vet what hap
pens when am irresistible force
meets am lmmOvahie body