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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-04

At 4 Corporation Court Of the City
of Alexandria, continued and held at
the Court House Of the said City on
Thurs lay, October %, 1912. Present,
Hon. Louis c. Barley, Judge.
Emma Alderman Cation,
Complainant
vs.: In Chancery.
James. T. Cation.
Defendant.
An affidavit having been duly made
as required by law, that the defend
ant is nonresident Of the State OF
Virginia. and that he canl.0t be found
within the jurisdiction Of this State,
and the sergeant having made re-
turn upon the original process or
summons issued herein that the de-
PENDANT is a nonresident Of his BALL
wick, and, application having been
duly made in open court for an order
Of publication against said defendant
to appear and answer bill in chan
Gerry filed by complainant against de-
PENDANT for an absolute divorce on
the grounds Of cruelty and desertlon
and abandonment for more than three
wears before the institution OF this
suit. and order of publication having
been duly granted in open court. u
is therefore ordered that said defend
ant do appear here within Fifteen days
after due publication hereof to an
swer suit Of complainant against tht
defendant for an absolute divorce OF
the grounds Of cruelty and deSertloI
and abandonment for more thar
three years before the institution Of
this suit 10 do what may be necessary
to protect his interest in this SUIT.
And it is further ordered that
copy of this order be published once
week for four successive weeks il
the Alexandria Gazette, a newspape
published in Alexandria City, Va.
! and that copy be sent by registered
mail by the clerk to the last known
place of address, residence and abod
of defendant. to-wit: On Virginia Az
J enue. betwene - and 9th STREETS, )
! W.. Washington, d. c., as stated II
the application for this order Of pub
lication which shall he certified b,
the clerk to this court, and that
COPY be posted at the frslt door
the court house Of this court on o
before the next rule day OF this
court.
NEWELL S. GREENAWAY.,
Robinson M0ncure. p. q. Ciert
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-04
PREPARE THE
INDIVIDUAL PUPIL.
The TEMPLE School
Shorthand g Typewritine

at l417 G St, n. W., has
for it's slogan Prepare the
Individual Pupil" From the
the day he enters he receives
individual attention. He IS
never held back because OF ,,
ambition in another pupil,
nor, on the other hand, is ne
forced beyond his indiVidH-
al capacity. This speciallza-
ton is the real reason 1or
the excellent standing OF the
Temple School among busl-
ness men of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-04
virginia Military institute

"THc WEST POINT OF TbE sootn
Collegiate ard technical courses eoH'eI'eu WILL
me MID discipline Of an army post
Virginia Cadets tuition fec ~ .,uo,s .,,
.<1laat0n. Va. SEN r. "'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-04
A CARD.

At the proper time, | ex.
pect to be an applicant for
the position of Postmaster
of Alexandria City, and ]
hope my friends will bear
this in mind and give ne
their endorsement.
r. F. KNOX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-04
Is Per Cen:
Discount
= On Solid =
Silver Knives, Forks and

Silver Knives, FORKS anu
Spoons.
For a limited time we will
sell solid Silver FlatWare to
make more room for
HOLIDAY GOODS.
Teaspoons, per IL doz. from
$500 up.
Dessert spoons, per II
dozen :. :. :. >. p6.O0 up
Table Spoons, per IL doz.
from $500 up
Dessert Knives, per 1-2 doz.
from. $3.50 up.
Dinner Knives, per IL doz.
from :. :. $500 up
These will be the reduced
prices.
II. w. WILDT & SON.
jewelers..
1906 n. Royal St. Alexa, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-04

For the very best oysters served in all
styIes 90 10 Rsmmsls Cafe.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-02-20
The CircaSsian Walnut.

The United States, says the De-
partment of Agriculture, is probably
the largest consumer OF Cirrassian
walnut, one of the worlds best known
and most expensive cabinet woods.
The high cost of Circassian walnut
is due to the scarcity of the bcauti
fully figured variety demanded for
furniture and interior finish, for the
tree itself is more widely distributed
than almost any other OF commercial
Importance. The demand for the
best wood, however, has always out
run the supply. Even in the 18th
century, when wars in Europe were
frequent, so much Circassian walnut
was used for gunstocks that the sup
ply was seriously depleted. Early in
the 10Th century the wood of II 900
trees was used for this purpose alone.
Single trees, containing choice burls
or fine birds-cyc figures have sold
for more than $1,000.
The tree is a native to the eastern
slopes of the Caucasus and ranges
eastward to the foothills of the Him
alaya mountains, from which it ex-
tends southwark to northern India
and the mountains of Upper BURMA.
1t has been widely planted in Europe
and the United States, in this coun-
try under the name of English wal
nut. The wood grown here, however,
has not the qualities demanded by
the cabinet and furniture maker.
Much of the Circassian walnut now
used comes from the Black Sea and
from other parts of Asia.
According to a circular just issued
by the Forest Service the demand for
Circassian walnut has resulted in the
substitution of other woods. Our
own red gum IL often sold as Circas-
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-02-20
MRS. RADCLIFFE SUES FOR $500.

On Thursday afternoon last the
case of Mrs. Annie Radcliffe, wife of
DR.. Henry Radcliff, of Thurmont,
against Messrs. Ira Bcall and Irving
Albaugh Of Liberty, was taken up.
While DR.. and Mrs. Radclitf resided
in Liberty. Mcssrs. Bcall and Albaugh
operated a merry go-round in lot
near the Radclitf residence. Mrs.
Radcliff claims that the noise of the
merry .go-round caused her to become
nervous, and brought suit for $500
damages. At the conclusion OF the
testimony former Judge John {. Mot
ter, attorney for the defense, asked
that the case be taken from the jury,
as a sufficient reason under the law
had not been proven. The request
was granted. Messrs. Milton &. tr,
nrr and George A. Pearre were attor,
ncys for Mrs. Radcliff. 1t is Xix, iy
that the case will be carried to the
Court of Appeals.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-02-20
WOULD SAVE MUCH POSTAGE.

Senator John Walter Smith, OF
Maryland, has offered an amendment
to the Postotiice Appropriations bill
which, if accepted, will save thous-
ands of dollars to the business man
incloses stamped envelopes in his cor
respondence for answers to his letters.
This amendment paves the way
for the reply letters and postcards"
being admitted to the mails and re-
turned to the original sender without
stamps being affixed. The original
writer of the letter has the privilege
of paying the postage upon receipt OF
the reply letter" at his home post
office.
The purpose of the amendment is
to reduce the stamp bills of firms who
follow the practice of inclosing stamp
ed reply" envelopes in their letters.
About so per cent. of these STAMPED
reply letters are thrown in the waste
basket, and the original sender of the
letter is out cents.
Senator Smiths bill provides that
each of the reply envelopes and cards
shall bear upon its face a printed adj
dress, a permit Number and the state
ment postage prepaid; no stamp
required" and that it shall be UNI
mailable if the address is altered.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-02-20
SALE REGISTER.

Under this head will appear, free Of
charge, the date and character Of public
sale, for which bills have been printed
at this Office. Space herein may be Sc
cured when bills are printed elsewhere
at the rate of $l.OO for the season.
On Thursday, Feb'y 9th, Joseph G.
Gernand and George stevens, executors,
will sell the personal effects of the late
James Grouse in Thurnont.
On Saturday, March |. at H. 80 clock
James l.. Willard and l.. D Crawford
will sell personal property one half mile
west of Deerfeld. A. z. Stottlcmyer
auct.
On Saturday, March 9Th, at 10 o'clock
Solomon Fogle will sell household articles
at Franklin Mills. Charlton Fogle auct.
On Monday. March 10th, at 10 o'clock,
George Sharer will sell live stock, farm
implements, ETC., on the JAS. Ogle farm
near Hoover's mill. VIM. T. Smith auct
On Tuesday, March 18th, at 10 o'clock
John w. Eyler will sell horses, cattle
and farm implements on John M. Ahalt s
farm near CreagerstoWn. f. l.. Stitely
auct.
On Friday, March l4th. VIM. Troxell
will sell horses, cattle, hogs, and farm
implements near HoOver's Mill.
On Monday, March 18th, at 10 o'clock.
Irwin Fisher will sell horses, cattle and
farming implements near Logs station.
Geo. E. Willhde auct.
On Wednesday, March 18th, at 10
O'Clock Geo. H. bussard will sell horses,
cattle and farm implements near Catoc-
tin Furnace. Harry Shook auct.
On Thursday, March 20, 1913, at 10
O'Clock a. M, on formerly the George
Shaw farm mile west of Creagerstown,
Allen Yingling will sell at public sale
valuable personal property consisting of
horses, cattle, hogs, farming implements,
etc. Edgar T. Mercer auct.
On Saturday, March 22nd, at 10
O'Clock, Adam R. Zentz will sell horses,
cattle and farm implements near Grace
ham. E. c. Mercer auct.
On Monday, March Oath, at II M,
Chas. E. Sayler will sell personal pro-
perty on Miss Ella Martins farm near
Graceham.
On Tuesday, March 25th, at 10 O'Clock,
VIM. c. Miller will sell personal property
near Logs. E. l.. Stitely auct.
On Wednesday, March 26, at 10 o'clock
u. f. Smith will sell horses, cattle and
farm implements near Grace ham. EFT.
Mercer auct.
On Thursday, March q, at 10 O'Clock
C. S. Measel with sell horses, cattle and
other property at his residence on the
State Road one-fourth mile north of
Thurmont. Geo. E. Willhide auct.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-02-20
PRIMARIES FOR POSTMASTER 5

Primary elections for the selection
of fourth-class postmasters are pro
yided for in All amendment t" the
Poptottice Appropriation bill, which
the Senate Committee on Postotlicr>
added to that measure last week.
The consideration Of the bill was
completed by the committee, but on
account of the necessity of gathering
information relative to some OF tn,
changes, the measure was withheld
from the Senate.
The amendment regarding fourth
class postmastcrs was adopted as the
result of a suggestion by Sen. Bristow
OF Kansas, although his original pro-
vision was much modified. As agreed
upon Ivy the committee, it will apply
OILY to fourth glass offices and leaves
il to the PoStot'icc Department whcth-
er the system shall he put into cxccu-
ton or not. ii primaries are provid-
ed, the department will bc obliged to
appoint the person receiving the high
est Number of votes among the pa
irons of any given postoflice.
The committee also passed favor
ably upon an amendment which re-
quires the rrweighing of the mails
next September to arrive at a basis
for compensation to the railroads fol
carrying the business of the parcel
post.
Another amendment repeats the
much criticised blue-tag law, which
gives the Postmaster-General discre'
ton in delaying second-class mai,
matter.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-02-20
Geo. w. StOCkSdale,
ThurmOnt, Maryland.
Notice to Creditors.

THIS is to give notice that the SUBJ
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Frederick county, Md, letters
Testimentary on the estate of
JAMES M. GROUSE,
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 Sept.
Is, 1913, they may otherwise be ex-
Guided 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 3rd day of
February, 1913
JOSEPH G. GERNAND,
GEORGE STEVENS,
feb 6 st Executors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-02-20
WHAT. WORRIED HER
Mr.. NerviSs Ascertained Cause
OF His Wife's Anxiety.
her Suspicious OF the Honesty Of
Bank Cashier, Seemingly Verified,
Gave Hubby a Violent Fit Of
"CouohInQ."

There was evidently sonethin' on
Mrs. Nerviss's mind. For several days
ehe had been very much preoccupied
ahd finally Nerviss himself, fearful
that he might In some way have been
the cause Of It. made certain subtle
Inquiries designed to clear the situa,
ton up.
lows the new cook getting on
Maria? he asked. as a feeler. Does
ne does she seem satisfied with her
place here?"
on. perfectly" said Mrs Neryiss.
She remarked only yesterday that
bhe had never lived with such nice
people as We are. and she said she
felt like one who had travelled far and
found her home at last"
i hope you didn't mind my coming
In so late from the club last Tuesday
night Maria" Nerviss resumed "One
o'clock is an unholy hour | know. but.
really. | couldn't help 1t very we'll.
You see"
Not at all, James. dear" the good
lady answered Il think 1t Is a good
thing TO do once In while II there
is one Thing In the world that should
hate more than another 1t would be to
have your friends think you were hen.
pecked Really. | was glad you stayed
RS long as you wanted to"
Ncrviss drew deep sigh OF relief.
That little poker game was not the
Cause g; her worry and in all other
respects his conscience was clear So
this time he plunged in boldly
II Then what is the matter with you.
Maria?" he de- mand d You cant de-
c'ive me you've got something on
your mind You are worrying about
something"
II certainly am" said the woman,
her voice trtmulous Il am very much
worried DO you think the people at
our bank are homes, James,"
why certainly" laughed Neryiss.
whatever made you think they
werent?"
We'll something very strange has
happened lately" said Mrs. Nerviss,
and ] think you ought to look into
it You know you have been giving
me my allowance lately in $40 bills
and have been depositing them at
the bank"
Yes. | am aware OF that" said Ner
viss.
Well. somehow or other I don't like
the looks Of that receiving teller
lanes" said the woman, "and so for
the last three weeks | have been put
ting my initials on every bill deposited
UP in one corner and yesterday, Mr.
tlcaycr the butcher In cashing a 500
check for me handed me one OF those
marked bills"
We'll suppose he did," demanded
Nerviss What OF IT."
What Of it, echoed Mrs Nerviss
What OF it? Doesn't that prove that
those bank people are letting other
people use my money!"
It was at this point that Nerviss was
attacked by a violent spasm of cough.
ing which. in her description OF 1t
later to the doctor Mrs. Nerviss de,
clared was so like laugh at first she
thought her husband had suddenly
thought of something funny.-Harper's
Weekly.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-02-20
A Problem In Measuring.

This is said to be a pretty old prob
lem, but perhaps some persons would
like to try their heads at it. A man
has an 8 gallon can filled with milk.
Another man comes along who wants
to buy 1 gallons Of the milk, but
there is nothing to measure with en-
crpt ; gallon can and ) gallon
can. The sale can be made, but how
is the measuring done?
We would like to receive answers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-02-20

sian walnut, and butternut is also
similar in general appearance. The
circular discusses the supply and uses
of Circassian walnut, and those who
wish to know how possible substitutes
may be distinguished can learn from
this circular the distinctive marks
which the Governments experts have
discovered.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-02-20
Position of the United States
in Regard,to Mexican War.
(Erom Ratio NeWS)
From BALTIC. News.)

"This country has much to be
grateful for in the skill and temper
ate prudence with which the Presi-
d.nt has handled the Mexican situa.
ton. We are "linging on 10y the teeth
80 to speak; and, though there is as
vet little sign of better conditions,
the longer we hold on the less likely
are we to be forced to act in the end.
"Rnt we also owes debt to Europe.
No minorcapital in the Eastern Hem
isphere could have been given over
to week of anarchy, as the City OF
Mexico has, without calling forth an
armed demonstration by at least one
of the Powers. if not by all OF them
in concert. Their interests at stake
in Mexico are almost as great as o'fr
own, their losses as heavy. The Mon
roe doctrine offers them an easy mean
of protection without expense or COM
plications to themselves. Matters
have already gone SO far that any one
of the Powers would have been justi-
fled ere this in calling upon us either
to protect its interests or step aside
SO that it could look after Them it.
self; and were such a demand made
upon MS we could scarcely avoid
shouldering our responsibilities.
"The forMarancc shown has been
unstlfish and unusual. We are for
tunatc in being on such good terms
with all the Powers interested as to
command their consideration. But
beyond this lies the fact that this
country's willingness and determine
ton to recognize both phases of the
Monroe doctrine seems to be full APP
prcciated, AZ also the tremendous cost
which we would be put to in living
up to it now. A little sclfshncss on
the part of England, France, Ger
many or Spain would throw this
country into war. We need not hes
itatc in expressing our gratitude for
their sy steunatic tolerance of their own
losses in order to help us avoid such
a misfortune.
But what is to happen after this
particular conflict has worn itself out?
Neither Europe nor this country can
tolerate a duplication of the events
that have transpired since the begin
ming of Madrro's revolutions; and it
non-intrrvrntion by this country
would mean simply continuation Of
such conditions, then, if we do not
take the initiative, we are fairly sure
to receive an invitation to act, and
will have to accept it.
Bearing on this prospect ii is
scarcely hopeful sign that while Il
few thousand troops have been bat
tcring to pieces the capital of the re-
public there has not yet made itself
felt any demand from tn country at
large that the reign Of anarchy he
brought to an end. When there is
no public inSiStrncr upon law and or
der the latter can scarcely he rntorc-
ed. Throughout the last ten days
neither the Mexican army nor the
Mexican people has shown evidence
of the kind of patriotism that makes
for peace. The GO untry's apathy ut
moment when normally the roads
to Mexico City should be throngrd
with armies marching to terminate
anarchy is appallingly prophetic of
continued discord. "
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-02-20
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20. 1918.
MADER0 UNDER ARREST.

Mexico City, Feb. lS.-Franclsco
Matlero, who for nine days had re-
fused to resign the Presidency of
Mexico in the face of a rebellion in
his capital and the demands OF diplo-
mats and leading men of the country
Is tonight prisoner Of his own troops
in the National Palace. His brother,
the members OF his Cabinet and some
of his generals are also under arrest,
Gen. Nictriano Huerta, who has
commanded the Federal forces in the
fighting with Glen. Felix Diaz, has
been proclaimed provisional Presi-
dent of the republic. lie is negotiat-
ing with General Diaz in an effort to
come to terms with the rebel leader.
His success in this effort is regard
ed as doubtful in view of the fact that
Diaz was tricked into defeat and cap.
tivity at Vera Cruz through represent
tations that Huerta was coming to
his support instead of to fight him.
This coup was the result OF The
feeling among the Federal troops that
their lives We're being sacrificed need
lessly in the service of man whom
the country would not support. Ma
dero had demanded of his generals
that they take the arsenal and Other
strongholds of Diaz by assault and 50
put an end to the rebellion. Attempts
had been made on several occasions
to carry out his orders, but each time
the attacking troops were either driv-
EN- back or destroyed by the terrible
fire directed upon them. 1t had been
common talk among officers and men
for days that the attempt to Dust Diaz
was vain and that unless Madnro con-
s-nted to retire the present situation
must drag along indefinitely.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-02-20
Old Are.

Old age as it comes in the orderly pro-
cess of nature is beautiful and majest-
ic thing. 1t stands for experience, knowl
edge, wisdom, counsel. That is old age
as it should be, but old age as it often is
means poor digestion, torpid bowels, a
sluggish liver and general feeling of i'll
health. dependency and misery. This in
almost every instance is wholly unnecess
airy. One of Chamberlain S Tablets taken
Immediately after supper will improve
the digestion, tone up the liver and reg
ulate the bowels. That feeling of de-
spondency will give way to one of hope
and good cheer. For sale by all dea lers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-02-20
Date Set For G. l.. Convention.

The executive committee Of the Fred
erick County Christian Endeavor Union
met at Frederick city last Saturday and
accepted the invitation of the Lutheran
church at Brunswick, Rev. C. W. Hess,
pastor, to hold the annual convention at
that place. June Is and 10 is the date
set for the convention.
Sunday, April 18th, was selected by
the committee as Frederick County Day.
On this day every society in the county
is expected to hold special service.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-02-20
lee IIo,,sps Filled.

So far as we know every ice house in
this place has been filled to its capacity
with ice of the finest character. The
greater part of the supply was cut from
the Electric Light Plant dam west Of
town. The majority of the ice measured
six inches, some of it being heavier.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-02-20
CHURCH DIRECTOR \.

st. Stephens Episcopal Church Rev.
l.. Il. Browne pastor.
1t is hoped that the new chimney will
be built this week; but whether it is or
not, there will be service in the church
on Friday evening at 1880 O'Clock, and
on Sunday evening at 80 o'clock, unless
the weather should be extremely cold.
Those who are willing to brave the dis
comfort of an unheated room during a
very short service, are invited to be
present.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-02-20
Discovery Made,

Who claims the credit of discovering
that the doors on the Court House and
other public buildings in Frederick open
ed but one way, in? We read that the
Grand Jury recommended that the Court
House doors be made to open out as well
q = in
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-02-20
TO The Voters of Frederick County,

TO The Voters of Frederick County,
Upon the earnest requests of my many
friends 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 tp'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-02-20
WASHER.

Beulah Gertrude, infant daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wastler, of near
Rocky Ridge, died Thursday, Feb'y IL,
1913, aged 10 months and % days. Funer-
al services were held at the home, Rev.
?. E. Heimer, of Thurmont, officiating.
Interment was made at Rocky Ridge, NJ.
L. Creager funeral director.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-02-20
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 T. JOY,
Mechanicstown District, No. Is.
Feb 2Otp.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-02-20
Who's Sick

Who's sick at your house!' she
asked
no one" she re ~
Put | saw a swell motor car stand
ing out in front yesterday"
Yes we own 1t. That makes some
hoiv sick at your house now. doesn't
II"