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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
CHOSE HIS Wife BLINDLY
Daring Scot Remembered Girls Faces
but Not Names, and Took
Chance With Happy Result.

I saw him staring disconsolately
into the window of q cigar store,
road-shouldered, red-faced and sandy
haired, and instinctively l recognized
a brother Scot. Some whim impelled
me to speak to him. At first, l am
sure, he imagined / was one Of the
many city sharks he had read of, but
few sentences put him at his ease
He was dffident at first, and it was
only after some coaxing that extract
ed the simple story Of his life before
and after he had come to America.
Ten years ago he had left his ma
tive village In Ayrshire to 60 to Can
ada, and he had prospered to such an
extent that he bethought himself of
wife. His fancy turned to the old
country and he determined to ask
girl to come out to the new land and
share his lonely farmhouse.
When he came, however to making
his choice, he was In quandary. He
had left home shortly after his school
days, and the memory Of his childish
playmates was somewhat faded and
dim. He could plainly see two girls;
one strong armed, red haired and
rosy checked, At mate for farmer;
the other slim, dark and showing
promise Of early delicacy. One was
Mary Johnston, the other Christina
Davidson, but he was doubtful in his
mind as to which was which. At
school he had never called them by
any other name than their nicknames
of Roosty-pow and Toosey-heid. from
the red hair Of the one, and the tan
gled curls Of the other.
Finally he arrived at conclusion
and wrote home to Mary Johnston Of
fering her the shelter of his strong
arms and inclosing substantial draft
for her expenses.
The boat was to come in next morn
ing. Sunday. and he left me early.
bidding me good night. with a sly
but sincere clasp Of his great, hard
hand.
On Sunday, drawn by some idle
curiosity. wandered down to the
dock. What would be the greet
ing of this Scot-schooled to conceal
emotion?
He was the first person saw there
and he met me with an anxious. 81
lent smile. The boat was moored and
its sides we're lined with faces full
Of hope and wistful wonder. He scan
ned them all one by one. and bit his
lip nervously. Slowly, and then fast,
the passengers began to disembark
The young farmers face was flushed
and he swayed from one foot to the
other. Suddenly heard him give a
low groan Of anguish, and, clutching
my arm in grasp the pressure of
which he did not realize, he whisper
ed in q tone I never want to hear
again:
1T was the ither one was think
ing o."
Then he walked to the gangway,
where a slim, delicate girl with q
frightened face was stepping off,
bent over her, kissed her and took
her slender suit case from her
hand.
They passed me, her face aglow
with Joy; his the battle-ground Of q
great struggle, but one on which the
aftercalm Of peace had descended
Robert w. Sneddon, in the Bellman.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
LIMIT FOR TIRES AND LOADS
Chairman DiehI Of National Roaos
Board, Favors Highway Conven-
ton Of State Commissioners.

A meeting of leading state highway
commissioners and the manufacturers
of horse drawn wagons and motor
driven trucks, Is the suggestion OF
Chairman George c. Diehl OF the A.
A. A. National Good Roads board, to
consider legislation governing the
width of tires and the weight OF
loads
Many states have enacted laws to-
regulate the width Of tires, but there
has not been strict enforcement OF
these regulations" says Chairman
Diehl. Marrow tires, especially dur
ing the wet season, form ruts in i'm
proved roads, and In many instances
where the roads are weak, break
through the surface, causing rapid de-
struction of the highway.
One great difficulty In enforcing
wide-tire ordinances with horse-drawn
vehicles has been that while less trac-
tion Is required with wide tires, on
slippery clay or hilly roads, 1t Is very
difficult in wet weather to manage
horse.drawn vehicle with wide tires.
owing to its tendency to skld ana
slide into the bitches.
Equal, If not greater damage, can
be done to the highway with tires OF
insufficient width on motor trucks.
There Is no state where wide-tire ordi-
nances are drawn which relate to both
horse-drawn and motor-driven We
hicles, or where a scientific attempt
has been made to prepare such ordi-
nances or where strict enforcement
Is had.
1T is also entirely practicable and
reasonable that the weight OF loads
should be limited, as the bridges,
which form an integral part OF the
highway, are not, In great major>
ity of cases, sufficiently strong to
carry weights which are becoming
more and more excessive"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Very Dry.

The occupants of a Pullman sleeper
we're diligently trying to get some rest,
but could not. There was very
thirsty woman in one of the berths
who kept the whole car awake by her
perpetual song of. "Oh, am SO dry.
l am SO dry. My, but am awfully dry.
Dear me. what shall I do? am so
dry"
Hello, porter!" at last sang out
man across the way. For goodness
sake give that woman some Ice water
and plenty Of 1t. l want to get some
sleep"
The porter brought glass of water.
He brought second glass. She drank
them both-and took up her song
afresh-
my, but I was dry. was SO awfully
dry. I never was so dry in all my life.
Dear me- but was dry"
"Oh, Great Scott, woman" sang out
the man across the way, "dry up and
let me sleep!"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04

'Daily tDaily except Sunday Through
train to Chicago, arriving Pittsburg 7.3O
p. m., and Chicago 7.59 following morn
ing; leaves Chicago 8.2O p. m, Pittsburg
800 a. m and arrives Baltimore 700 p. m.
"tPittsbu burgh Express.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
TRESPASS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all persons
not to trespass with dogs, guns, fishing
or cutting down of any timber upon my
mountain land, home place or the Will
hide place, or on any land belonging to
me wherever situated, as the Law will
be strictly enforced against such person
or persons.
MRS. CHARLES SHIPLEY.
july 16 If
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Autns In New York,

The total mileage made by automo-
biles on New York state roads in a
year is estimated at 400,O0O,0O0 miles.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
SURPLUS 100000

SURPLUS $25, 100000
No Premium Notes Required.
Insures All Glasses of Property against
Loss by Fire at Rates % per cent.
less than Stock Companies charge.
A Home Insurance Company for
Home Insurers.
b. ID Tyr.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
Means Better Highways.

Use the King road drag after every
hard rain. Persistence in the use OF
this device means better highways.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-09-04
The Cases Alice Clement
True Stories of the Worlds Greatest Woman Sleufh
as Told BY Herself to Courtney Riley Cooper
A Bit of Fortune Telling
(Copyright, by w. @. Chapman.)

o our right, the great,
age.greened statue OF
George Wa 8 h | n g t o n
held itself aloof from
the steps Of the Treas.
ury Building. The star
ing eyes were far down
the street, to where
marching figures in the
costumes of Colonial
dovs were threading
Las Vegas optic., 1913-07-16
rHE CLOVIS HOSPITAL

Albuquerque, July 16.-On an in
spection of all the main line hospit-
ais on the Santa re system, 9. w
Kouns, general manager, of Topeka;
u. P. Kaster, chief surgeon, of Tope-
ka; Ben B. Cain, vice president and
general manager Of the Texas North
ern, of Dallas, and other hospital
officials arrived in Albuquerque IN a
special car from over the Belen cut
off at $40 last night and left for
Las Vegas on train No 10 at $3.50
this morning. The hospital officials
spent yesterday at Clovis and form
ally approved the expenditure Of $6O'-
600 for the erection Of modern nos
pital at that point. MT. Kouns and
Mr. Cain were accompanied to AlDp
querque by their wives. pr. William
Las Vegas optic., 1913-07-16
you ARE THE JURY
Hear the Testimony of East Las Vegas
People and Decide the Case.

Hear the Testimony Of East Las Vegas
People and Decide the Case.
Doan's Kidney Pills are on trial
are being tried every day for weak
kidneys-for exhausting kidney back
aches. What is the verdict? Read
Las Vegas testimony personal ex-
periences Of Las Vegas witnesses.
There can be only one verdict a
chorus of approval
P. Ciddio, merchant tailor Santa
Ana St., Las Vegas, N. NJ, says: .
had steady ache across my loins
and my right side When stopped
/ felt the trouble more severely. When
F / lay down could hardly straighter
on account of the pain. / attributed
the trouble to my sitting in cramp
ed position at my work. For the bene
fit of other kidney sufferers, I am glaC
to say that Doans Kidney Pills prov
ed to be just what | needed. A few
/ doses not only relieved the pain an
backache, but gave me relief that hs
been permanent A few years ago
gave statement, telling how Doan'
! Kidney Pills had cured me and
have nothing to withdraw from it. M
back and kidneys have given me n
more trouble"
For sale by all dealers. Price
cents. Foster -Milburn Co., Buffal
2 New York, sole agents for the Unite
: States.
Remember the name-Doan's-ar
take no other.--Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-07-16

Mexico, vice o. N. Marion, who was
appointed and failed to qualify. The
San Juan Basin Oil company, in which
number Of local people are inter
ested, filed incorporation papers yes
terday. The company has a capital
stock Of $25O,OOO, divided into 5000
shares Of $50 each. Frank Staplin Of
Farmington " M, is named as The
statutory agent Of the company. The
sum Of $4,000 has been subscribed by
the following who are the incorpora-
tors: Frank Staplin of Farmington,
E. G. Abbott of Santa Fe, Lorin G.
Collins Of santa-gFe, Thomas B. Cat
ron of Santa -each holding 20
shares, and Afth eligmah Of Santa
Fe, holding 10 shares.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-07-16
viii File Complaint.

information has been received by
the members Of the state corporation
commission that the Postal Telegraph
company intends to file before the
New Mexico commission complaint
against the low rates which the Noun
tain States Telephone company al
lows the western Union on phoned
messages and also the discrimination
shown by the telephone company in
always calling up the Western Union
when anyone asks central for con
nection with telegraph office.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-07-16
New Doctors in New Mexico.


The state board of health and med
ical examiners closed a two days ses-
sion today at the senate chamber of
the capitol by examining six candi-
dates for physicians licenses in the
state. The names of those taking the
examinations are G. S. Harper, c. n.
Traber, George Hayes, 3. A. Lines,
S. T. Belts and 0. f. Thornton. Five
Of the seven members of the board
were present, Drs. G. V. Hackney
and Gerber being absent. Since the
last meeting Of the board licenses ia
practice medicine in New Mexico have
been issued to everyone Of the candi
dates who took the examination three
months ago. These new doctors were
A. w. Daggett, P. A. soelberg, H. A
Miller, w. 0. sweek, L. 2. Wills, c. G
Bali, J. M Wilmer, J. s. Herlihy, W
R. stapp, J: f. Mcpherson, s. e. Nc
Daniels and Fl. G. Blair.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-07-16

D. Radcliffe, Santa Fe physician and
surgeon, joined the party at Belen
last evening and was the guest of DR.,
Kaster at dinner. DR.. J. H. Wroth,
local Santa Fe physician and surgeon
also met the hospital officials here
last evening. DR.. Raster was for
merly resident Of Albuquerque and
it was here that he began his career
with the Santa Fe as a surgeon
Las Vegas optic., 1913-07-16
pardoned from county JAN.

Joe Lewis Of San Miguel county,
who was serving 90-day sentence in
the county jail there, has been given
a full and complete pardon by Gov
ernor Mcdonald. Representations
were made to the governor that Lew
is was suffering from nervous pros
tration and that he was in a critical
condition, and had been a model pris-
oner and had served two-thirds Of
his time, and upon these grounds the
pardon was granted
Las Vegas optic., 1913-07-16

When the baby is suffering the dou-
BILE affliction of hot weather and bow
ell disorders, the remedy needed is Nc
GEES BABY ELIXIR. It reduces the
feverish condition, corrects the stom-
ach and checks looseness of the bow
els. Price 25c and SOC per bottle.
Sold by Central Drug Co.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-07-16
MARION SAYS HE
Will invoke
COURTS
STATE TREASURER IS STILL DE
TERMlNED TO SELL SCHOOL
FUNDS TO BANKS

Santa Fe, N. NJ, July 16.--Below is
given the next chapter. There are
probably several chapters to come,
Judging from the tone of the COM
munication below The story con
Germs the investment Of the perma-
nent school fund. A synopsis of the
preceding chapters relates how as
provided by law, the governor, the
attorney general, the secretary of
state and the state treasurer met to
award the permanent school fund to
the highest bidders among some 80
banks Of the state. Three of the four
voted against the banks and in favor
of the investment of the school money
in the bonds of the state highway
commission, at 4 per cent for two
reasons; first, because the highway
bonds could not be sold at par on ac-
count of the low rate of interest and
second because they claimed the
greatest good to the greatest number
would come from investing in the
road bonds as it would make but lit
tle difference to the school fund, and
would greatly aid the cause Of good
roads. However it happens that the
one who voted against investing in
the highway bonds was State Treas
urer o. N. Marion, in whose posses
sion the money for the schoolsnow IS,
and is drawing better than 5 per cent,
he says. He says more in the ap-
pended communication. He has the
funds and he is going to keep them,
and it will take court order, or
words to that effect, to ever invest
the school money in any 4 per cent
bonds. But Mr.. Marion does not
mince matters, so read what he says
for yourself:
July IL, 1918.
Hon William G. Mcdonald, Governor
of New Mexico.
Hon. Antonio Lucero, Secretary Of
State. -. sp rNN
Hon. Frank W. Clancy, Attorney
General.
Dear Sirs.-I am in receipt of your
letter of the 10th inst, in which you
state that I'VE decline to pass upon
the question as to whether the bank
securities are unsafe OF not. AS it
is no part OF jour du to dotso, por
z have you any right y demana Of US
that we should pass on that question,
especially after we have united in re-
iecting the bids of the banks for the
} avowed purpose of investing the funds
, in the state highway bonds, and
: also that you cannot find any provi
. sion of law giving me, as state treas
/, urer, any authority to make any in
yestment of this permanent school
fund, except as directed by you as 9
board"
/ cannot and do not agree witt
your construction Of the law, and in
asmuch as these funds are now, ant
S have been since their receipt severa
years ago, invested in such name
: as will satisfy the provisions OF join
k resolution No. IA, Of the second ses
& sion Of the state legislature Of 1872
d and are returning in interest sui
(. stantially over per cent / deem
s would be an infraction of my duty a
a such state treasurer to withdraw thes
funds and invest them in the stat
b highway bonds as desired by you, b
a ing a security which would retur
e only A per cent and under the circun
! stances 1 most respectfully decline
: invest these funds as attempted to
: directed by you unless am directf
= SO to do by proper Judgment Of 7
= court Very respectfully,
Y o. N. MARION,
~ state Treasurer
Las Vegas optic., 1913-07-16

The agonizing discomfort and sense
of suffocation that accompany hay
fever and asthma may be greatly al
leviated by the use of Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound. It has soothing
effect on the mucus Innings, and re
leves the gasping and tickling sen
sation in the throat and bronchial
tubes. o. G. Schaefer and Red Cross
Drug Store.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-07-16
MINISTER SAILS FoR HOME

New york. July 16-Dr Lauro Mul-
er Brazilian minister Of foreign af-
fairs. who has been making an exten-
sive tour Of the United States, sailed
for home today. Before his departure
he declared himself highly pleased
with the results OF his visit to the Uni
ted States and expressed his thanks
for the many public and private cour-
tesies that he had received.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-07-16
Improve Your compIexIon.

Your complexion as well as your
temper is rendered miserable by dis
ordered liver and by constipation.
Take Cnamberlain's Tablets and you
K tn improve them both. For sale by
II dealers ADV.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-07-16
Error IN Amount.

The amount Of money turned over
to the state corporation commission
yesterday by the insurance depart
ment was $97777, instead of $9O77, as
stated yesterday.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-07-16

Named on Resources Commission.
P. F. McCanna Of Albuquerque has
been named as a member Of the nat
uraI resources commission Of New
Las Vegas optic., 1913-07-16

PILES CURED I'M 6 TO "a DAYS
Your druggists will refund money
il PAZo OINTMENT fails to cure any
case Of itching, blind, bleeding or pro
truding piles in to IA days.-Adv
Las Vegas optic., 1913-07-16
Names Mounted Policeman.

Names Wouhted FoIIOtTHdT'
Governor Mcdonald yesterday ap-
pointed William Hill Of Vaughn, Gau-
dalupe county, mounted policeman
without pay.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-07-16
IMPROVEMENT AT
The INDIAN
SCHOOL
DOMESTIC SCIENCE HALL AND
SHOP BUILDING TO BE ERECT
ED AT ALBUQUERQUE


Albuquerque, N. MA domestic sci
enee hall and shop building will be
erected at the United States Indian
school in Albuquerque during the next
fiscal year with $4,000 available for
buildings and Improvements, the mon
ley being included in the appropriation
for the maintenance of the local insti-
tuition for the period Of 12 months. Su-
perintendent Reuben Perry has plan
ned carefully to make the $4,000 care
adequately for the construction Of the
two new buildings. Superintendent
Perry is also making the necessary ar
rangements to increase the capacity of
the school for the fiscal year to 400
pupils, the extra expenses for the in
crease also being provided for in the
appropriation bill.
Of much interest is the annual re-
port which Superintendent Perry re-
GENTLY forwarded to Washington. The
item Of chiefest importantce is the
one showing that the local Indian
school is to quite an extent a self sup
porting institution. Approximately So
600 was saved to the government dur
ing the last fiscal year by the con
sumption Of farm products and the
use Of manufactured articles, the
work of the students. The figures
show splendid average attendance
for the year and give an intelligent
and carefully compiled statement re-
garding the tribes represented.
In brief abstract the report follows.
Tribes Represented
Pueblo H. ............,.....247
Navajo ..................,. .,...,........ 81
Apache ..,..,................ ~
Sac and Fox ....,.....r... /
Chippewa ...........,....... 2
Yuma ,,t,,,..,.,.,,.,,.,,,,, !
Papago ....I. I................ 2
Pima ...,.................,...,.. :
Total ............,.4.....352 1852
Degree Of Indian Blood
: Full blood .....................,.S2 S2t
Three-quarter blood circumference.
Half blood ..t.....s".,...t..-'. y
Quarter blood
d 85
: No, Outing pupils ........t.....' q
: Value Of School Products Consumer
Farm Products ...........,S ,SS,2424
Live stock .............,,,,. 270.o
Manufactured Articles .,., 2,4O4.5
Total .......,'-.' .S9'S lo'5
Total enrollment-Boys, 224 girls
: 12S: total, 852
Average attendance-Boys, 21S.5
girls, 1868; total, 344.S
Las Vegas optic., 1913-07-16

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Las Vegas optic., 1913-07-16
Decree Of Indian Blood

Total enrollment-Boy 224; girls,
12S; total, 1852
Average attendance Boys, 21S.5;
girls, 1868; total, 344.S.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-09-05

Albert Russell, the dandy south
paw of the White Sox, is going to
have hard time this winter when
he returns to his native Texas and
tells his friends of his first year in
the American League.
Reb will just about get warmed up
to his story, relating how he baffled
Cobb, Jackson, Speaker and other
wel-known. swatters, when some
pesky critter will spring the pitching
averages for the year and show the
gang sitting around the stove in the
crossroads store that Red didn't win
whole mess more games than he
lost. ..., 81.
In fact, the pitching records will
show the young Texan with an aver
age only slightly higher than the per-
centage of his team for the year.
Then this alleged SHARP Teller" with
the printed records will ask Reb what
he means by trying to put something
over on his former neighbors.
This may cause Russell embarass-
ment, but he can secure an alibi by
writing to any one in Chicago who
has watched his work throughout
the season Of 1913, Reb has proved
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-09-05
BASEBALL-SPORTS OF ALL SORTS-BOXING
Russell Is Much Better Pitcher Than
His Averages Indicate.
RESULTS YESTERDAY
American League.

american League
st. Louis, 5; Chicago, 4 III in.).
Detroit, 4; Cleveland, 8 az in.).
New York, 8; Washington, 2.
Boston, SIS; Philadelphia, 62.
National League.
Pittsburgh, Us; st. Louis, "A (sec-
ond game 10 innings).
New York, 2-2; Brooklyn, 6-1.
Observation-Disclosures, rain. 49,.
American Association.
Minneapolis, As; Kansas City, %.
Indianapolis, 6; Columbus, 8,
Milwaukee, 6; st. Paul, O.
Toledo, 10; Louisville, 1.
Federal League. .
Chicago, 6; Cleveland, 5.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-09-05
Interest in Boxing at Low Ebb-
Glasses Muddled.

y
which has fallen into a state OF de-
cay. Championship bouts do not oc-
cur with enough frequency to keep
the interest of the fans at the proper
pitch.
There is plenty of activity in the
heavyweight division, but the bouts
are of mediocre caliber, and the fight
ers engaged would not have been
noticed half dozen years ago.
In the lightweight section affairs
are even worse. Labor Day went by
without a single high-class bout,
something that has not happened for
several years. Willie Ritchie has
firmly established himself as cham
pion, but there are few challengers
of class that could give him tussle
if a fight was arranged. Harlem
Tommy Murphy is anxious for
chance at the crown, but the pro-
motors do not seem to want to stage
the scrap.
WeIters in the vincinity of Chicago
are doing considerable mouthwork,
but are shy on actual activity. Sailor
Bill Walters is Wiling 10 nSnt every
day, but because of lack of interest
among fans has to be content with
punching the bag.
The main reason for this apathy
is the fact that the titles are not
clearly enough decided. Richie is
the only man who has an undisputed
claim. An audience will give up good
money to see fight if the bout is
for the championship, even though
the title. holder may fall several
points shy of his predecessor. The
fact one of the contenders is cham
pion whets the interest.
The only solution is a series of
elimination bouts in each division,
similar to the plan which made the
late Luther McCarty leader of the
heayies.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-06-12
PsstImes For Outdoor Parties.


Did you every try Blowing the
Gomez" The youngsters will love It..
Make a large cone Of stir paper and
slip 1t on a string stretched between
two trees about three feet from the
ground.
Give each child a try to see II by
blowing into the large end Of the
cone they can send It across the
string. The art is to see who can
send it over with the fewest blows"
Another very good amusement Is to
tie knot in a clothes line and stretch
1t conveniently high between two
trees or posts, blindfold each child in
turn and give him three clothes pins.
Then see who can come the nearest
the knot. Each pin is marked with
the players number; for instance,
three will be marked 81" three 20"
etc. This gives each one three trials.
II the party is large one 1t will be
best to let each child have just one
pin and instead OF numbering the
clothespins could have colored ribbons
tied to them, each child to remember
his or her color