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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-16

!: SORROWS OF The SEASON
BY GRACE SPARROW.


20, thank you," said the girl who
likes to talk mo chocolates for me!
If you have any lemon juice handy,
however, Id be obliged"
whats the idea, now?" everybody
demanded.
I've been down to the spring open.
ing" explained the girl who likes to
talk. And everything is designed for
fragile ghosts and attenuated bean
poles. A perfect lady this season
will be able to take shelter behind
lath in case Of storm. The rest Of
femininity is cast into outer darkness
so far as clothes are concerned.
Whatever is to become of any one who
weighs more than ninety-eight pounds,
l can't imagine! There Is absolute
ly nothing for the poor creatures
to put on. Having drawn down the
blinds and retired to inner chambers.
they will probably pass hideous and
secluded life until some millionaire
endows a foundation that shall design
clothes such as may be worn by real
human beings.
THE first garment that met my eye
looked like an explosion in rufile
factory. Starting at the middle, 1t was
a vigorous young ruffle that began
winding around snakily in diagonal
manner. 1t continued until 1t hit the
ground, still travelling diagonally One
hde was up and the other down, but
iobodys skirt hangs straight these
lays, so that apparent difficulty didn't
,ount.
"A little cousin to that ruffle started
rom the middle and ran diagonally
Upward, wreathing around the should
RS and sleeves and Topping In all d.
.ections. This dress just splashed
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-16
NO.. 18.
NOT THEIR TIME TO DROWN
Men Swept From Deck Of Vessel
Thrown Back by Remarkable
Action of Waves.

Swept overheard by one giant wave,
four seamen on the British steamship
Ribston seemed to be lost, when an
other big billow took them on its crest
and flung them back aboard the ship.
Their mishap occurred while the YES
sci was on her way from Philadelphia
to Cuba, and the story was told upon
the Ribston's arrival in Havana.
The men were working near the
forward hatch during a wild storm off
Cape Hatteras. When the wave flung
them into the sea their companions
gave them up, because no boat could
survive In such waters. To the great
surprise of the other sailors, how
ever, they soon saw the four men.
drenched to the skin, making their
the ship The wave had carried them
the full length Of the craft and had
flung them aboard again near the
stern.
The voyage Of the Ribston was full
of narrowing experiences. The same
storm which swept the men overheard
carried away several matches and del
uged part Of the hold. The ships en-
tire supply Of food was either carried
away or ruined. For more than
week the men were forced to live on
salty hardtack and they were half
starved when they reached Havana.
Several times during the voyage the
engines broke down. The trip ordi-
narily completed In a week took two
weeks. The vessel began to have trou-
BILE while she was still in Delaware
bay, being forced to anchor several
times on account of ice clogging the
ued until she ran into Havana harbor
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-16
EIectino a Goat kinq for a Day.

Puck Fair" held at Killorglin, is
one of the last of the old-time Irish
fairs, and more than one story Is told
as to the origin of its name. Amongst
them is a tradition that when Crom-
wells soldiers were in Ireland large
party Of troopers were coming over
Kerry mountains, making for Killorg-
lin, when they frightened a flock OF
goats. These Immediately made off
helter-skelter for Killorglin, and
dashed wildly into the town headed by
a great Puck" Thus warned of inn
pending danger, says the Strand Maga-
zine, the inhabitants beat off the troop
ers, and in gratitude dedicated a fair
to their horned defender, and elected
him king for day.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-16
Liqht That Is Lost in Space.

II one divides the known nebulae In
groups according to the dimensions OF
their apparent diameters and one also
notes their intrinsic brightness, 1t is
clear that their apparent diameters
should decrease as the distance in
creases. Their brightness, on the other
hand will diminish with increasing
distance only if interstellar space alb
serbs light
AS the result of a great number OF
observations correlation between
brightness and apparent diameter has
been observed, and is SO marked that
1t is impossible to put 1t down tc
chance or to some systematic error
1t appears that there is a real alb
sorption in space, and If more pre-
else descriptions Of the nebulae were
available the law Of absorption could
be- assigned.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-16
Etiquette Of tho Sofa.

The etiquette of the SOFA" in Ger.
many Is, indeed, the profound mystery
to English people that our Berlin cor.
respondent declared 1t to be. We offer
the easiest chair nearest the fireplace
to the guest of honor, but in Germany
the sofa is invested with sanctity
as of throne. The visitor must not
sit upon 1t unless especially invited to
do 30 by the hostess
To take a seat there unasked Is an
outrageous presumption. Strictly &C.
cording to the rank, wealth and status
of her guests does the hausfrau offer
them seats of honor, the won" before
the untitled, and 80 on to the married
lady before the spinster. 1t Is as deli
cate a matter as the Englishwoman'e
pairing OF her guests for the dinner
table.-London Chronicle.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-16
German Idea Worth Following.

No one has figured out the inilnitesi.
NAL space Of time 1t takes American
women to adopt, In city, town and
country. the latest fashion presented
in Paris. But American cities, &C.
cording to Frank Rooster, a consult.
ing engineer and civic planning ex.
pert, are hopelessly behind the style
in municipal appearance, judging from
the German standard, which, Mr..
Rooster believes, is the very latest.
In the Travel magazine Mr.. Koester
discusses What German Cities Can
Teach U.s." Like his book, Modern
City Planning and Maintenance" pub.
lished by Mcbride, Mast & Co., 1t is
an urgent plea for American cities to
improve their appearance.
The beauty of German cities con-
sists in their attention to detail. Mr.
Rooster concludes. The attention
10 detail is made possible by nonparti-
san and commission form of govern.
inent, II" gives some of the regula.
ions generally In force throughout
iorman cities, which America might
dc well to copy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-16
Tells Time BY Tasting the Hours.

A curious "gastronomic clock" fol
telling the time in the dark is said
to have been made in the old times
by an ingenious Freedman. He in
stalled large fiat clock dial beside
the bed, on which the hours each had
a small cavity.
In each one he placed different
spice. For instance the figure II
held unique and the figure six cloves
and SO on.
To find the time he followed the
short hand with the finger and then
tasted the contents of the cavity op
posite, then did the same for the
long hand, and had he tasted pepper
and nutmeg, for instance. he knew
that the hour was $3.50.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-16
Quite Different.

Harvey, aged five, was being In
structed by his grandmother In morals.
She told him that all such terms as
"by golly." "by jingo," "by thunder"
were in reality oaths, and but little
better than other profanities.
you can always tell an oath, my
boy" she said, "by the prefix by All
such are oaths."
"WeIl, then, grandma" asked the
young hopeful, 'is by telegraph
which l see in the newspapers, swear
ing?"
mo, Harvey" replied grandma;
that's frequently only lying"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-16
True Optimist.

Percival-Mr. Hemandhaw Is the
most optimistic person l ever saw
Penelope-Cheerful, eh?
Percival-Yes; even now, when he
is slowly recovering from fever
he sees a humorous side to every
thing.
Penelope-Which surely is fortu
nate.
Percival-I asked him what he was
eating, and he told me the physician
permitted him to have the water from
two boiled eggs
Penelope-The idea!
Percival-And he hoped soon to be
able to add the holes out Of few
doughnuts.-Judge.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-16
economy & COMFORT
Table, Bed Linens & Towels
made Sweet, Fresh and Clean by havlnP.i
them washed in the laundry. Our methoo
gives it beautiful, pearly white tint,
smooth velvet like finish.
The cost is so little that it Is
Economy and Comfort
FOR YOU.

Our price is cents each for all except
Counterpanes (Which are 10 cents each)
or 30 cents a dozen pieces. With each
dozen pieces you may include one count
erpane.
Try our FAMILY WASH at 5 cents
per pound BY this service we iron all
fiat pieces, such AS Bed and Table Linen
and dry all others; starchlng all pieces
needing starch ready for ironing.
Our agents, Fror Bros, of your town
will be glad to serve you. Called for and
delivered Give them a call and be con-
WINGED.
WayncsborO Steam Laundry
apr % 3mos Waynesboro, Pa.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-16

Note All trains arriving and leaving
Thurmont scheduled from Western Mary
land station.
Note-All trains arriving an1 leaving
Frederick scheduled from Square.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-16
SURPLUS, $35, 100000.
No Premium Notes Required.

Save 25W and Insure with Home
Company.
- DIRECTORS -
Josedh G. Miller, O. P. Bennett,
James Houck, R. S. J. Dutrow,
Milton G. Urner, Casper E. Cline,
A. C. McCardell, Charles B. Trail,
DR.. d. F. Mckinney, Clayton o. Keedy,
George A. Deau, P. N. Hammaker.
Rates furnished on application to our
resident director, P. N. Hammaker,
or by l.. w. Armacost, Agent.
feb. 18 Tyr.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-07-16
Western Maryland r. r.
Schedule In Effect June IA, 1914
GOING WEST.
GOING EAST.

+6 20am 723am 9.l7am
$500 9.lS ll.H
*8OOpm 1.40pm 4O5pm 5.O4pm sos
*4.l5 5.38 SIS
*Daily. tDAiy except Sunday. IS sunday
Only.
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FREDERICK RAILROAD
ThurmOm Division

Schedule In Effect June ii, 1914.
All trains Daily unless specified
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-05-26

yourself for the job Of changing her
name, Mr. Aagee. say 60 in and do
T. II sure Is hme she settled down
and gave up sthis-this gave It all up
before something awful happens to
her. You won't forget the very next
train, Mr.. MageeY
"The very next" Magee agreed.
In through the dining room door
stamped Quimby. grave Of face, dazed
at being reused from sleep, and with
him an important little man whose
duty 1t was to investigate at Upper
Asquewan Falls such things as had
happened that night at Baldpate.
Even from his slumber he rose with
the air Of a Judge and the manner Of
q Sherlock Holmes. For an hour he
asked questions. and In the end he
prepared to 60 in seemingly satisfied
state Of mind
Quimby's face was very awed when
he came downstairs after visit to the
room above.
"Poor fellowr' he said to Magee
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-05-26

latest chapters to Quimby O nights,
and I've caught quite a lot Of 1t on my
way between the cook stove and the
sink"
II amt no Judge Of books" remark
ed Mrs. Norton from a comfortable
rocking chair. "but III bet that ones
the limit"
"You're right. ma'am." Mrs. Quimby
told her. II amt saying that some Of
It amt real pretty worded. but that's
Just to hide the falsehood underneath.
Ny land. the lies there Is in that book!
You don't need to know much about
history to know that Jake Peters has
made II over to at bis argument and
that be atu't made 1t over 30 well but
what the old seams show here and
there. and the place where the braid
was is plain as daylight"
After ten more minutes Of hustle
Mrs. Quimby announced that they
could sit down. and they were not
slow to accept the invitation. The
breakfast she served them moved Mr..
Magee to remark:
II want to know where l stand as a
Judge Of character. On the first night
l saw Mrs. Quimby. without tasting a
morsel of food cooked by her. l said
she was the best cook in the county"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-05-26
Interest In Forestry.

The Massachusetts forestry depart
meut has reason to be pleased with the
hearty response to its plea for reforesta
tion of semiwaste land In the state. 1t
is obvious that all former records Of
land owners in the setting Of trees are to
be broken-this spring. In the state nur.
series there are about 100000 small
trees, 25 per cent Of which arc now ready
for transplantiug. The forestry depart
ment expects to plant 800 acres this
spring, to which will be added hun
dreds OF acres more put out by public
institutions, park commissions and land
owners. No eastern state has more
active forestry department than Msssa-
chusetts, nor one that seems to be get.
ting better results.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-05-26
New England Can Not Be beaten

After two years. absence in the corn
belt of the middle west, am glad to be
once more back among the granite hills
of old New Hampshire. After all, this
is Gods country-clear, bracing air,
pure crystal water, and many other
blessings our middle western brothers
do not enjoy. Land there is very high,
$50 to $500 per acre where was. 1t 10
muddy, changeable winters, hot sum-
mers, often 100 in the shade with some
terrible thunder storms, a few twisters.
We lost half our frat corn crop by one
iu few minutes; chimney was torn of
the house, trees feet through blown
down near US. The house rocked like a
cradle and the children wanted to start
for New Hampshire Immediately.
The next spring We had the floods that
nearly wiped out Dayton and other
towns. One has to be there to under
stand what those floods really are. We
also had a drouth that got our corn crop,
or good part Of it. Then We were not
having the health We had in the east, SO
we just sold out, loaded car and hiked
for dear old New England. She is a
stern old mother, but the children like
to come back.
Now to my discontented brothers l
would say, do not be In hurry to 60
west or south, but study better farming
at home. One thing learned out there
was clover rotation. Follow corn With
red clover and winter wheat. Cut two
crops of clover, turn the sod under and
yon have fiue field for corn or pota-
toes. We can beat them to frazzle on
potatoes. l planted six bushels out there
and dug five. Here ! have often raised
800 bushels per acre on commercial fer
tilizer. We want to raise more clover,
and get all the nitrogen We can from the
air free. Raise our own grain. Raise
more COWS and fewer dogs. Keep more
COWS and better ones. Raise our own
horses. Does it pay to send west for our
horses aud grain to feed them? Let
New England farmers raise their own.
met men from Northwest Canada and
Others from the sunny south and / am
satisfied to stay in New England.-New
England Homestead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-05-26

"pid you hsar what he saidf A msel"
old bunch the same lily livered
crowd that I've seen In the streets
since laid the first paving stone un-
der 'em myself in 81. Afraid Of
them? H! I'd walk through an ant
hill US scared as would through that
mob. Thanks for telling me, Dan, but
Jim Cargan won't be In the mollycOd'
die class for century or two yet"
Yes, SIR" said the patrolman nd.
miringly. He turned out Of the car.
and the mayor turned to find Lou Max
pale and fearful by his side.
What ails you nowY" he asked.
"Tm afraidw cried Max. Did you
hear what he said? A mob! saw .
mob once. Never again for mew He
tried to smile to pass 1t OF as a pleas
ant jest, but he had to wet his lips
with his tongue before he could 60 Oh.
"Come on, Jim. Get OF here. Don't
be q fool"
The train began to move.
Get OF yourself, you cowardw
sneered Cargan. "Oh, know you!
It doesn't take much to make your
stomach shrink. Get orr
Max eagerly seized his hat and bag
II will II you don't mind" he said.
"See you later at Charles" And IN
a fash Of tawdry attire he was gone.
The mayor Of Reuton no longer sat
limp In his seat. That brief moment
Of seeming surrender was put behind
forever. He walked the aisle Of the
car, fire in his eyes, battle in his heart
$50 they're waiting for me, chr he
said aloud. waiting for Jim Car
gan. Now, amt 1t nice Of them TO
come and meet their mayorT
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-05-26
Draft Horse Breeding In Maine.

The breeding of draft horses in our
State of Maine and all over New Eug-
| land should demand greater considera'
ton than IL does at the present time. III
| il estimated that about 5000 horses,
mostly draft horses, are brought into
the state annually, at an estimated cost
of 81. 500, 900. What an immense amount
| of the Maine farmers hard earned
money taken from the state! Surely q
| part of these horses, at least, could oe
raised at home.
Our live stock sanitary commission
says, at is beyond comprehension why
so many horses should be bought by our
Maine farmers when they could be
raised at a profit right at home. The
department at Washington gives the
cost of raising colt the first three years
as SlO4. One of our farmers figures the
cost the first three years at $50. The
same farmer has sold colts at three
months old for S75, and three-year- olds
for $500 and more. What is more profit,
able than raising colts at the above hg'
ures? Any farmer can do 1t.
There are two sides to every question,
and therefore, We must notice some FAC
tors to discourage raising colts. Abuse
of the mare when pregnant, and neglect
at foaliug time, thereby losing the colt
and sometimes the mare. The industry
is considered Improbable without con-
sidering the cause. Again, the selling
of stations at fabulous prices, 80 that
they cannot make good on the invest
ment.
No matter what one undertakes, II
must contain sound business principles;
so in the raising of draft horses, breed
only from the best. Be careful in the
selection Of sire. Do not use anything
because he is nearby, or a neighbor owns
him and you want to patronize him. A
good big drafter is as easily raised as
scrub, and more profit in him.
Undoubtedly the horse supply OF the
country must come from the farmers,
and those who each have few brood
mares, and / cannot see why Maine
farmers cannot raise horses as we'll AZ
western farmers. They cannot raise
them as cheaply as is done in the west,
but they can as cheaply as the horses
cost when brought into Maine.
At present the only mares to be used
for breeding purposes largely are those
from the west, unless some enterprising
man imports some for breeding purposes
specially. The selection of good sire
can improve the quality. Having made
these selections OF the best to be found,
il is essential they should be fed and not
abused. With good breeding, systemat-
ic good feeding, care and kind treat
ment, the raising of draft horses In
Maine should prove as profitable an in
vestment as the average farmer can un-
der,ake.-Address delivered during
Farmers Week, by DR.. j. A. Ness.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-05-26

/ have had a good deal of experience
with pigs, but have always made the
mistake of too much labor, that IL, car
ryiug my green stuff to the pigs, rather
than letting the pigs Craze. am fenc
ing off about three acres Of alfalfa. A
nice stream runs through the field. Iu
addition there is q good spring. pro
pose to put about 20 pigs in this field In
May. They will get no care or attention
of any kind except to occasionally throw
them little corn or something of thai
kind. There Is to be no labor expense
on these pigs until October or November
and then the only expense will be tc
feed corn about three times q day.
propose to try two or three different
breeds and see bow they come out.-C
NJ. Jarvis, Connecticut.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-05-26

shut up and let me thinkw as sat
for Il moment staring at one place. his
face still lacking all emotion. but bis
eyes a trine narrower than before
You haven't got me yetr' hs cried.
standing up. by the eternal. I'll 6ght
to the last ditch, and III win. I'll
show Drayton he can't play this game
N me. I'll show the Star. That dirty
sheet has bounded me for years. I'u
put 1t out Of business And I'll send
the reformers bowling into the alleys.
sick Of the fuss they started them
selves"
"Perhaps," said Professor Bolton,
"but only after the fight OF your hfa
Cargan."
"I'm ready for itr' cried Caryan. Il
amt down and out yet But to think
woman-a little bit Of q girl ! could
have put in my pocket-its all . big
joke III beat them I'll show them.
The games far from played ont III
win, and II l DON'T
He crumbled suddenly into bis seat
his eyes on that unpleasant line about
prison Stripes For the Mayor"
"If l don't" he stammered pitifully.
well. they sent him to an island at
the end The reformers got Napoleon
at the last I won't be alone In that"
At this unexpected sight Of weak
ness In his hero. Mr.. Max set up q 70
newed babble Of fear at bis side. The
train was In the Reuton suburbs now.
At a neat little station II slowed down
to a stop and a 6orid policeman en-
tered the smoking car. Cargan look.
ed up.
"Hello. DAN" he said. His voice
was lifeless: the oldtime ring was gone.
The policeman removed his helmet
Ind shifted 1t nervously.
II thought I'd tell you. Mr.. Cargan."
he said. II thought I'd warn you
You'd better get of here. Thers's .
big crowd In the station at Reut0n.
They're waiting for you, sir; they've
heard you're on this train. This lying
newspaper, Mr.. Cargan, it's been tell.
ing tales-I guess you know about that.
There's big mob. You better get OF
here, sir, and go downtown on a car"
II the mighty Cargan had looked
limp and beaten for moment he look.
ed that way no more. He stood up
and his head seemed almost to touch
the roof Of the car Over that big
patrolman he lowered; his eyes were
cold and hard again; his lips curved
in the smile Of the master.
"And why" he beloved, SHOULD
get of here? Tell me that, Dan"
"Well, sir" replied the embarrassed
copper, they're ugly. There's no tell
ing what they might do. It's a bad
mob. This newspaper has stirred
EN- up"
"Ugly, are they?" sneered Cargan.
"Ever seen the bunch would go out
OF my way for, DanT"
81 meant 1t, all right. SIR" said Dan
las friend to a man who's been
friend to me. No. never saw you
afraid of any bunch yet, but this
This" replied Cargan. sis the same