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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27
PerfunctOriness of Party Platforms

The discussion of the exemption of
American coastwise vessels from the
Panama canal tolls brings into the
limelight the varnish with which party
platforms are CLOSED and the perfume
tory manner in which they are often
framed. Too frequently when party
is divided into several strongly con-
tending and nearly equal factions,
planks are inserted in the political
platform to entrap the opposing forces
\and it is questionable if such was not
the case in the Baltimore party pro-
nunciamento.
Moreover the discussion now OBJ
tanning has both tied Secretary Bry-
ans hands and gagged his mouth.
That the Baltimore platform was the
fabric of his fashioning is not to be
gainsaid and his efforts in impressing
the convention with the solemnity of
the instrument are matters of pub
lie history Indeed the Secretary ad-
vocated most strenuously the naming
of the candidate in advance of the
adoption of the platform and main
tanned that the complete acquiescence
in and acceptance of the roster of
party tcnets by the nominee was an es-
sential to party salvation. Mr.. Bryan
was candidate for presidential hon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

What is thought TO be the largest white
oak tree in the state of Pennsylvania
was recently cut down at Turbotville
The monster tree was 125 feet high and
its age, calculated from the number of
rings in it's trunk, was $40 years. The
trunk at the ground measured eight feet
two inches and 4S feet above the ground
the diameter was four feet \ specially
constructed saw 10 feet long was used
in telling the tree. The cuts were: Three
l6-foot logs, measuring al the small end
six, five and four feet in diameter; two
1O-foot logs, 20 inches each in small end
diameter; one eight-foot log, 20 inches in
diameter at the small end; 20 large rail-
road ties, nine feet long; eight cords OF
small wood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27
THE LOST TRAIL.

From the Atlantic Monthly.
Green woodland heals the ancient scat;
Spring after spring, through still dn-
resting years,
In little saplings and the tufted pine,
The old trail disappears.
Forbidden vine and fernbrake come once
more;
Brown leaves have hid the secret dsep
and WE'LL
Only the scattered blaze marks, blurred
and dim,
A fading message tell.
One coming here might seek for 1t liz
vain; Z
There is no sign above the guarded gate
To point the path to where the still wood
keeps
Its heart inviolate.
The old path fades, forgotten; only
guessed,
And scarcely found and once more lost
again.
No record service to show the long-hea,ed
wound
OF havoc and of pain.
God send all trails forgetfuIness as this.
Such healing pity of the kindly years.
That no swift-footed memory may find +
Lost places of old tears!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27
Literature on Good Roads

every year the good roads movement
grows more popular in this state" said j.
a. Rountree. secretary of the Alabama
Good Roads association.
Il have been identified with this organ
ization for more than 10 years, and l have
watched with keen interest the growth of
interest manifested in the betterment of
the highways of the state. The associa-
ton has done everything consistent with
the resources at it's command in arousing
the people to the necessity for co-opera-
tive effort along this line. The movement
spread gradually at first. but now work
is going forward with leaps and bounds.
At the last two sessions of the legisla ture
much favorable legislation was effected
for highway development, and even great
er provision is expected to be made at
the coming meeting of Alabama's law
making body.
Reliable information concerning prac-
teal good road work is now coming to
be greatly sought. And while 1t is diff
cult to discriminate knowledge as rapidly
as would be desired, my organization is
doing everything in its power in this d-
rection. Circular letters and pamphlets
are distributed to those who manifest in
terest. However, in this connection we
have recently taken a step that will, l
believe, meet with the approval of Bir-
mingham people. A special corner in the
public library of this city has been ar
ranged for in which to place all works
bearing on road development. The Good
Roads association has contributed 200 or
300 pamphlets and booklets for this pur-
pose. Essential information will thus be
assembled conveniently in a public place,
and will be readily available.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27
WOMEN IN PARIS PRISONS

Paris Cor. Chicago News.
The commonest crime among French
women is shoplifting, whereas the COM
monest crime of English women is drunk
enness," said Mrs. Mary Esther lde of
Chicago to the correspondent of the
Daily News today. In her capacity of
prison reformer she has followed ur her
visits to the English prisons by lnik;ng
study of La Sante, st. Lazare ana
other prisons i'm Paris
There is,'' she continued.~S"an arpau-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

HARLES LOUIS NAPOLEON
BoNAPARTE, the third son of
~ Louis Bonaparte, and brother Of
the great Napoleon. spent the greater part
of his life in intrigues to become the
Emperor of the French, and finally sue
ceded in 1852. Fifteen years of his early
life were spent in exile, and he finally
made an unsuccessful attempt to organize
a revolution among the French soldiers
stationed at Strasburg in 1886 He made a
descent on France in 1910 near Boulogne,
but his efforts were unsuccessful, and he
was arrested and imprisoned, along with
Montholon, Persgny and Conneau.
For this act of treason against the gov
ernment he was brought before the court
OF peers with his aecomplices. The trial
was fixed for September IS, 1870 The
month of September was employed by the
government in the prive examination OF
the prisoners, and + Napoleon in
such preparation al as were
possible.
To all q he pre-
tender Sep
temh the
p st time
Napoleon
Nape .osely by the
er and Marie,
af IS defense, A little
*, slightly built pale
IN manner and a dreamy
W the first vision which the
6n ers had of their future EN-
me side of Louis Napoleon wae the
.Ierable General Montholon, who, after
, sharing Napoleon's exile at st. Helena,
had in his old age placed his life at the
disposal of his heirs. In all some 20 pris-
oners were present
The chancellor, Duke Pasquier, was the
first to speak. Addressing Louis Napoleon
as first accused he bid him stand Then
he asked him his name, age and profess
sion. To the last question the prisoner
replied slowly; "A French prince in ex-
ile"
Louis Napoleon then asked leave to
make a short statement, which was given,
and he proceeded to make the first of
those short speeches in which he eX-
celled. lie said: II stand before you the
representative of a principal, a cause,
defeat. The principal is the sovereignty
of the people; the cause is the cause of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27
WEN OF PRoGREss

by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
or no use are the men who study 70
do exactly as was done before, who can
never understand that today is a now
day. We want men of original perception
and original action, who can open tneir
eyes wider than to a nationality mely.
to considerations of benefit TO the htman
face-can act in the interest of ciyiliza-
tion, men of elastic, men Of morar mind,
who can live in the. moment ana take a
step forward Ett
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27
TROUBADOUR AND JE
A REvERY.

thought last night twas sweet to hear
The winds sing soft and low;
And to my ear there came the chimes
OF bells across the snow.
o olden bells, o golden bells
o bells of long ago,
What mem'ries do your voices send
Across my heart of snow.
Up from its grave the buried past
Leaps with its joy and woe;
The bitterness, the blessedness
OF bells across the snow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

BEGINNING THE DAY.-O God, 1
prny for courage today; courage TO
be boue.t. courage to be tender,
courage to be faithful. Give me the
cournge to obey God rather than
men, even when the men are friends;
tbe courage 70 acknowledge when
I am wrong; the courage TO bataie,
TO hear or to wait, ms Thou wilt.
In Jesus name. Amen. ii. VI. r..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27
SODOM REDIyIvUS.

Jones; II see they are taking religious
census in Houston. Tex"
Brown How history repeats itself; per-
adventure there be so righteous within
the city wilt thou also destroy and not
spare the placer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

An editor who says spring poets seem
to be discouraged is discussing the
frankly impossible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

When the neighbors say boy won t
amount to a hill of beans and he goes
away and becomes president of a railroad
they simply can't forgive him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

1t is estimated that BILLY" Sunday s
share of the receipts from his eight
weeks campaign in Pittsburg will
amount to $4,000. Always had an idea
that salvation was free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

zMore than 90 bathers climbed over the
ice to take dip in the qcan at Brighton
last Sunday. That's one way to get a
chill and little cheap notoriety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

Two New Jersey men were arrested for
stealing and stewing Marys little lamb.
lamb" but one that belonged to a Mary
whose second name is distinctly foreign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

gale of wind blew a farmers hat
of Nebraska, a distance of 40 miles. Some
men chase a hat until they catch it, but
this man didn't
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

President Wilson finds the Washington
winters severe, but he isn't going to re-
sign his Job ON that account.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

1t is surprising the knowledge of auto
own one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

The youngster who answered John
Doe when asked WHO was the coun-
try's greatest man, had evidently been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

Bath House john Coughlin's rival in
the race for alderman in Chicago was
Miss Marion Drake. What is the country
coming to, anyhow?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

Mr.. Shaughnessy says he will shoot
that Mexican editor if the editor accosts
him The incident seems closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27
THE TEST.

Wife: Now, George. you have been
drinking with Erastus Richardson again.
Husband; Amt seen Rassus Risson
for week. and 1 amt been drinking
Wife: "Thatll do, so just shut up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

"Be a king in your Dreams" advises
Andrew Carnegie. And wake up just as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

The esteemed ant has been indicted by
science as a bearer of disease germs The
very aristocrat of the insect world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

NJ. Pegoud, the original aerial loop-the-
loop man, is coming to this country where
he viii imperial his life before admiring
multitudes. He will arrive in June with
the June brides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

The manager of a famous diva says she
would go on singing if her children lay
dead at her feet. Well, that's devotion
to art.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

Senator William Kenyon says there is
too much tangoing at the national capi-
tai and that is why Congress lacks
pep The senator should remember
that we will probably have Congress with
us indefinitely, while the tango may be
out of style in a year or two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27
NEMESIS.

What has become of the grounding?
I'd really like to know.
only hope the pesky wretch
Is smothered meath the snow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27
RUsTIcus sIAIPLL

Street Car Inspector: "Somt
conductor; 1s passengers in ca
12 fares rung up
Country Conductor quilting bell
Say. one of you fellows is got t6
off; there's one too many on here"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

Nowadays nobody who is any body takes
the trouble to say "Pomeranian." It's
Pom"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27
WELL POSTED.

Maid; Where shall put this copy Of
Pilgrims Progress %
Young Bride tarranging her library:
why, that goes with the books on
travel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27
JUICE EXHAUSTED.

Old Lady: Il wonder why that cuspidor
and Jester fellow doesn't expectorate on
Mondays"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

Husband: Maybe all the tobacco shops
in Birmingham are closed on Sunday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27
4 SOUVENIR.

There hangs on the wall of my den"
a picture that few of us know;
The Northernmost town in the world
'Tis Hammerfest under the snow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

What would these strangers:
Know their minds.
loves Labor Lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

The blue smoke curls up in the air,
The town is encased in sheath;
The roofs are all mantled
And the people snug und,
Now out of my window
From by the bright open
And see the same picture
OF Hammerfest under the S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

NHARLES LOUIS NAPOLEON
= BONAPARTE, the third son of
Louis Bonaparte, and a brother Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

Enterted at the Birmingham, Ala,
postoffice as second class matter under
act of Congress March y. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-27

A. J. Eaton, Jr., and o. Z. Young are
the only authorized travelling repre-
sentatives of The Ags-Heraia In ils
Gil culattvn department
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-23
The Army Worm.

The army worm has appeared in Fred
erick county, and the farmers should keep
close watch of their farms to see that
the worms do not invade their property.
The worms were discovered by Mr.. Geo.
Harmon, of near Araby, last Monday,
and it was found that about ten acres of
grass in a stubble field had already been
ruined, and that the worms were scatter.
ed over about forty acres of ground.
1t is said that during the heat of the
day the worms hide under stubbles and
grass; morning and evening being their
fayorite time to work.
Mr.. Harmon was advised by DR.. Sta
bier of the Maryland Agricultural Col.
lege to pillow several burrows around the
field and set fire to the stubbles.
Where only few of the worms are
found, they may be destroyed by feeding
them poison, tn e following mixture be-
ing recommended:
One pound of paris green mixed with
SO pounds of bran or middlings. Bring
this mixture to stiff dough by the use
of dilute molasses and scatter it among
the worms. All fowls and animals shoulC
be kept from coming in contact with the
dough as it is poisonous.
The army worm is prevalent at anc
around Baltimore city also.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-23
Sunday School Outing.

The Frederick News of last Saturday,
announced that the M. K. Sunday School
of Frederick had about completed plans
for picnic and outing. According to
the arrangements special cars will leave
Frederick at $50 p. M, Friday of this
week, and bring the school to Thurmont,
where stop will be made, the party
later returning to Catoctin Furnace where
supper will be enjoyed.
But why not remain at Thurmont and
enjoy that supper?
The party will arrive at Thurmont in
time to see portion of the game of ball
the married men of Frederick will be
playing, and after the game, or about
o'clock, the baseball park could be occu-
pied by the picnic party. There is plen-
ty of shade, seats. and beautiful grass at
this park, and good mountain water and
the purest of ice can be obtained within
100 feet at the ice factory.
We invite you to eat supper in Thur
mont, and spend the evening here.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-23
Frederick Wants Wilson.

President Wilson will be asked to at
tend the ceremonies concentrating the
one hundredth anniversary of the writ
ing of The Star-Spangled Banner to
be held at Frederick, Maryland, on Sep
TENDER IA, and to deliver an address at
the grave of the author of The Star
Spangled Banner
A delegation headed by Representative
David Lewis will call at the White House
this morning where an engagement with
the President has been made for lO.45.
The delegation will include H. Dorsey
Etchison, chairman of the committee,
Judge Hammond Urner, Judge Glenn H..
Worthington, Emory l.. Coblentz, of
Frederick, and Sen. John P. T. Matthias.
of Thurmont.
Representative Lewis has been aske
to introduce bill in Congress setting
aside September IA as national holiday,
and asking the President to so proclaim
it and to include in his proclamation a
request that the people of every city and
town in the country, on that day at noon,
hold some celebration and sing at that
time 1.-The Star-Spangled Banner. -
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-23
Gaining Popularity.

Just now, at the height of the building
season, we want to call the particular at
tention of our readers to the advertising
of the Cortright Metal Roofing Co., Phil
adelphia, Pa. which has been appearing
in our columns for some time, telling of
the merits of the famous Cortr!ght Metal
Single The Cortright Company advises
US that the use of these goods has grown
enormously all over the country and they
can only attribute this constant growth
to the splendid satisfaction the roofing is
giving. We heartily recommend this
Company's product to any one desiring a
perfectly weathertight, fre-proof, orna-
mental and durable roof-covering at a
moderate cost. Mr.. George d. Wine
brenner handles these metal shingles
locally and is always glad to quote prices
and give any other desired information
concerning them.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-23
|,OCa! Items.
SabiIIasviIIe News.

The series of festivals held during the
months of June and July in the Red
Mems hall for the benefit of Oklahoma
tribe, was brought to a close on Satur-
dav evening. An interesting feature OF
the festival was a brief address by Mrs.
w. W. Ford of the Just Government
League, upon the advantages of the SUI
frage for women. Mrs. Ford spoke
clearly and convincingly to greatly in
terested audience. 1t is hoped to have
the same speaker present at Lawn
Fete soon to be given at st. Johns par
sonage.
Miss Sue Mummert and neices. Misses
Alta and Evelyn Mummert, of Balti-
more, who are spending short time at
the Summit, were guests of Rev. and
Mrs. M. l.. Firor on Tuesday.
DR.. w. w. Ford, of Johns Hopkins
Hospital, gave an interesting and help
full talk upon typhoid fever on Wednes-
day night in the Red Mems hall.
Work upon the contemplated improve
ments in St. Johns Reformed church
have begun. The men are now at work
painting the exterior and putting on
new roof. Interior decoration will be
done the latter part of the summer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-23
Benefits,
123 N. Market St.
FREDERICK.
Agency of
Butterick
Patterns
None Better.

Some of the many god things we would like
to in show when you do your Spring Shopping.
A beautiful assortment of new and desirable
styles Spring Dress Goods.
Special line of New Foulard Silks Tub Silks,
Silk Faille, Messaline &c in all new shades.
White Goods in all the New Fabrics: Wolfe,
Flaxen, Crepe Rice Cloth, Batste, &c.
We have opened the best assorted line of
Laces, Embroidery, Flouncngs, All Overs, Band
ings, &c., we have ever shown.
We are ready with our Spring Coats, our sales
so far prove the styles and prices right 1t will
pay to see them before you buy.
Watch the Daily News on Friday and Satur
day for our Saturday Bargains,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-23
Coming Events.

Today, July 23d, Lutheran Reunion at
Penmar.
July 3Oth, Military Picnic; sham battle,
Companies A of Frederick and B of Ha-
gerstown, at Braddock Heights.
August LIST, United Brethren Sunday
School picnic at Thurmont.
August 9th and 9Th, festival at United
Brethren church, ,Thurmont.
August 9th, Odd Fellows Reunion at
Penmar; Reformed Reunion Frederick
county at Braddock.
August 14th, County Methodists at
Braddock.
August 18th, Changers picnic at JEFF
ferson; Lutheran picnic at Wolfsville;
Utica picnic in Miller's woods.
September 5th, Mountaindale picnic.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-23
Annual Picnic.

On Saturday of next week, August l.,
the United Brethren Sunday School, of
this place, will hold it's annual picnic in
Mrs. Emma X. Rouzer's grove near
Thurmont. The picnics held By this
school have been quite successful in past
years and every effort is being made to
have people enjoy a day in this delight
full grove next week. Music will be fur
nished by the Monocacy Valley Band.
At 8 p. m. there will be game of ball
between the home club and the Myers
vile team. Arrange your work so that
you can spend the day at this picnic.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-23

Miss Cora Pittinger of New Windsor
spent several days last week with Misses
Elsie and Belva Robinson.
Mrs Ethel Pittinger of Rocky Ridge
spent Sunday with Mrs. Lizzie Pittinger.
Mr.. Harvey Pittinger returned home
after spending some time in New Midway.
Those who spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo Pittinger were Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Moser of New Midway, Mrs.
Lille Harbaugh and son of Keymar, Mrs.
Elmer Pittinger, Misses Beulah, Edith,
Ruth and John Tressler, Mr.. Calvin Col
bert of Graceham, Mrs. Minnie Vanfos-
sen and son of Baltimore.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-23
Kicked BY Horse.

Last Sunday evening Mr.. Clarence
Lidie, liveryman of this place, was Sc
verely kicked by one of his horses while
he was putting another of his horses in
its proper stall. The kick was made at
the horse passing by, but Mr.. Lidie was
struck by both feet on his left arm and
breast. He was rendered unconscious
for few minutes. A new shoe on the
horse cut deep into Lidie's arm, severing
an artery. After recovering he ran to
DR.. Waters drug store where his arm
was dressed. His side is giving him
more or less trouble at this time.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-23
Song Service A Success.
Large Audience Attends Union
Sarvica at Baseball Park.

| Service AZ DdScUHll L ain.
The first attempt at holding a union
open air Song Service in Thurmont was
made last Sunday evening, the service
being held at the baseball park, under
the auspices of the Christian Endeayor
and other Young Peoples Societies OF
the town.
Promptly at 80 O'Clock the meeting
was called to order by Mr.. Paul Beard,
leader for the evening, and through
whose efforts the service was made pos
sible. Several hymns were sung, scrip
ture lesson read and prayer offered by
Rev. M. L. Beard. The c. E. topic for
the day was the subject for an address
by Rev. P. E. Heimer.
Hymns for these services have been
printed so that all can have copy and
join in the service. Besides an organ,
four young men, two with comets and
two with trombones, assisted in making
the music very attractive.
During the service solo was sung by
Mrs H. D. Beachley, the audience join
ing in the chorus at her request.
1t is thought that about three hundred
persons attended the meeting, nearly
every seat on the grand stand being &C.
cupied and many standing and sitting on
the grass.
Services will be continued each Sunday
until September, and at each meeting
likely something special will be provided
by the committee.
Mr.. Chas. R. Stocksdale will have
charge of the service next Sunday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-23
The State Grange Fair.

We are in receipt of the catalogue of
the 18th annual Maryland State Grange
Fair which will be held August IL, IL, l3,
IA and 10 in OILERS grove near fancy
town. Liberal premiums are paid on al
kinds of farm products, household goods
and fancy articles. In connection with
the agricultural feature of the fair there
will be pigeon and poultry show.