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Catoctin clarion., 1914-04-23
No Special Election.
Town Commissioners Organize
And Officers and Committees
Amounted.

|
Appointed.
As was announced in our last issue, {
full Board of Commissioners failed to be
elected at the municipal election held al
this place April 18th.
At this election two tickets were used
both being independent, and when the
vote was counted it was found that 6
voter had used both tickets in voting for
the persons of his choice. These tickets
were folded neatly together and placeo
in the ballot box, all but five names be.
ing erased.
The fact that two tickets were used in
stead of one, as should have been, by
this voter, caused dispute and the tick.
cts were not counted. Had this double
ticket been counted Mr.. M. l.. Creagel
would have had one more vote than Mr..
Irwin Mackley. By throwing it out these
gentlemen each had 70 votes.
The newly elected Board organized and
ordered special election so that the
citizens could decide at the polls who
would be the commissioner.
In the meantime the question of wheth-
er or not the two tickets should or should
not be counted was being discussed and
a number of very heated arguments took
place. 1t was suggested that the matter
be referred to the States Attorney.
After telephoning Mr.. Lewis and trip
to Frederick by Mr.. Sanford Shaffer, who
was judge of the election, and sought ad-
vice in the matter, States Attorney
Lewis stated that the two tickets should
have been counted.
While all this was taking place neither
Mr.. Creager nor Mr.. Mackley were con-
cerning themselves IN the matter. After
learning the opinion expressed by the
States Attorney, Mr.. Mackley sent the
Board notice that he would withdraw in
favor of Mr.. Creager, not dong so, how
ever, because of the opinion rendered by
the Frederick attorney. By Mr.. Mack
ey's withdrawal Mr.. Creager became
next high man on the ticket and was de-
cared elected by the Board.
On Friday night a meeting of the new
Board was held; Mr. E. l.. Root is presi-
dent, Mr.. M. l.. Rouzer secretary, Mr..
Stanley r. Damuth treasurer. Mr. Chas.
Knott was appointed balitf. Besides be-
ing officer for the town Mr.. Knott will
collect all taxes and electric light money
and act as janitor at Town Hall.
The committees on streets and health
will be named in the near future.
Catoctin clarion., 1914-04-23
Order NiSi on Audit.

No. 302 Equity.
In the Orphans Court for Frederick
County, sitting in Equity.
April term, 1914.
Leroy M. Rhodes, ct al,
VS..
Elsie J. Free (nee Rhodes) ct al.
In the matter of the Auditors Report
filed the Goth day of April, 1914.
Ordered, That on the 1lth day of May,
1914, the Court will proceed to act upon
the report of the Auditor filed as afore-
SAID in the above cause, to finally ratify
and confirm the same, unless cause to the
contrary thereof be shown before said
day; provided copy of this order be in
serted in some newspaper published in
Frederick County, for two succe ssive
weeks prior to said day.
Dated the Goth day of April, 1914.
JOHN C. CASTLE,
JOHN w. MUMFORD,
Judges of the Orphans Court for Fred
erick county.
True copy: Test
SAMUEL d. THOMAS,
Register of Wills for Frederick county,
Maryland
Chas. C.Waters, solicitor. apr. % 3t
Catoctin clarion., 1914-04-23
Straight at 1t,

There is no use of our "beating around
the BUSH" We might as well out with
it first as last. We want you to try
Chamberlain Cough Remedy the next
time you have cough or cold. There is
no reason so far as we can see why you
should not do so. This preparation by
it's remarkable cures has gained world
wide reputation, and people everywhere
speak of it in the highest terms of praise.
II is for sale by all dealers.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion., 1914-04-23
Support Appreciated.
New Officials Solicit CO-Opera-
ton of Citizens in Future Wei
farn of Thurmant.

The newly elected Mayor and Board of
Commissioners of the town of Thurmont
desire to express to the citizens, their
great appreciation of the loyal support
and confidence expressed at the recent
election.
1t is the purpose of this body to render
to the citizens clean and efficient ad-
ministration, making such changes and
improvements as are PRACTICAL for the
benefit of the community, soliciting the
most hearty cooperation of each and
every citizen.
Let us enter upon this new administra-
ton working together for the welfare OF
our town, keeping in mind the many
little things that we as citizens can do to
assist the Board in promoting the inter
ests of the community at large.
Let us strive to make this more
beautiful and more attractive Thurmont
by keeping from our streets, our side
walks, our yards and our properties those
things which tend to make it unsightly
and thus strengthen the growth of the
town.
f. l.. Root, President.
M. l.. RoUZER, Secretary.
l.. S. BlRELY,
STANLEY r. DAMuTH,
NJ L. CREAGER,
Board of Commissioners.
Catoctin clarion., 1914-04-23
Found a Cure For Rheumatism.

81 suffered with rheumatism for two
years and could not get my right hand to
my mouth for that tlength of time, writes
Lee L. Chapman, Mapleton, Iowa. Il
suffered terrible pain so | could not sleep
or lie still at night. Five years ago
began using Chamberlain Liniment and
in two months was we'll and have not
suffered with rheumatism since" For
sale by all dealers.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion., 1914-04-23

Mr.. J. M. Solomon, eye glass special
ist, who made his first visit to Thurmont
last week, will make regular visits to
this place in the future. His next visit
will probably be in about two weeks.
Watch for his advertisement. 1t will
tell exactly when he will be here.
Catoctin clarion., 1914-04-23
Economy and Comfort
FOR YOU.

Our price is 3 cents each for all except
Countcrpanes (Which are 10 cents each)
or 30 cents dozen pieces. With each
dozen pieces you may include one count
erpane.
Try our FAMILY WASH at cents
per pound. BY this service we iron all
flat pieces, such as Bed and Table Linen,
and dry all others; starching all pieces
needing starch, ready for ironing.
Our agents, Firor Bros, of your town
will be glad to serve you. Called for and
delivered Giye them a call and be con-
vnced.
WaynesbOrO Steam Laundry.
apr % 3mos Waynesboro, Pa.
Catoctin clarion., 1914-04-23
Business Locals.
Excursion To Baltimore.

Excursion To Baltimore.
Excursion from Smithsburg to Balti-
more over w. M. and Hagerstown 4
Frederick Railroads, Saturday, May 23d,
by the d. p. c. G. Band. See posters
and schedule later.
apr % 1t By order Band.
Eggs For Sale.
Pure Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs 40
cents per setting of thirteen.
ALLEN d. HOOVER,
apr % At Graceham, Md.
For Rent.
Cottage, with improvements, Electric
Lights, Garden, Fruit, Chicken house,
Summer Kitchen. If desired, will rent
furnished. Apply to
CHAS. c. WATERS,
feb y If Thurmont, Md.
Catoctin clarion., 1914-04-23

Some of the many good 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, Batiste, &C.
We have opened the best assorted line of
Laces, Embroidery, Flouncings, 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., 1914-04-23
ECONOMY & COMFORT
Table, Bed Linens & Towels

made Sweet, Fresh and Clean by having
them washed in the laundry. Our method
gives it beautiful, pearly white tint, a
smooth velvet like finish.
The cost is so little that it is
The Madison journal., 1914-10-24
PRESIDENTS REPORT.
To Honorable Members Of Fifth Louis
lana Levee Board:
Secletar

To Honorable Members Of Fifth Louis
lana Levee Board:
Gentlenen:
The work let by our Board and State
in july is nearing completion. Notwith-
standing the change in financial condi-
tions, and the fact that we had to pay
for this work in time certificates instead
of cash as advertised and the right of
the contractors to give up their contract,
they have all gone ahead, except Lean
ard & Chesire who turned their contract
over to Clark & Harris.
Mr.. John G. Sessions advised me that
he will 90 ahead with his contract, taking
our time certificates under protest
Donna Vista will be completed this
m onth, Longwood about December lst,
Mascot is completed, Milliken's Bend
will be up by the last of this week. A
good force is on Cabin Teele, this will
be added to next week. Duckport has
Sessions and Blanks outfit on it. Reid
Biggs lacked only about 100 cubic yards
of being completed on the first.
In a recent letting of enlargement OF
Waterproof and Ferr:day fronts; il
spite of the fact that We were limited to
six-per cent time certificates, payable
January 1916 in payment for this work,
it was bid in at very satisfactory prices
The Madison journal., 1914-10-24
LA. STATE FAIR NOTES.
AUTOMOBILE RACE MEET.
This viii Be Among the Sensational
Features at the Louisiana
Fair

Famous dare-devils will furnish
much OF the entertainment at the 1914
State Fair OF louisiana There will
he team Of them. headed by Bob
Burman. recognized az the speed king.
Contracts were signed during the
summer for the automobile racers.
They will he IN charge of J. Alex Sloan,
who Is known all over the country for
his cleverncss and ght-fOrwardness
as manager Of dare e-devils" BE
promises to have several Of the best
10 be found. and this means that Wis.,
ttors 10 the Louisiana fur will not
want for excitement
II is planned 10 have contests for
smashing local track records To do
this Sloan's team members must go
some" for Louis DisbrOw. wild BIZ"
Endicott and Rarney Oldfield are
among the celehrctics seen in Shreve-
urrt since the state fair was orsaniZe,j
here. and several track records have
heen established. However Rurman
and some Of those racing with him ara
apt to do some smashing.
There will he two days OF automo-
bile events. The first program will he
held November 3 and the second will
be held November II. The crowd ~
spectniars will he large. but there will
be accornm0da tions for all Of them
Remember the dates of the fair. No.
vemher I 10 II.
Apply to Secretary l. y. Rruegger-
hoff for ratal,g. premium lists and
other information.
The Madison journal., 1914-10-24
CHARGES OF ADMISSION TO
LOUISIANA STATE FAIR.

II is doubtful If any fair in the coun-
try charges a lower admission price
then the Louisiana State Fair OF
Shreveport. The reason the visitors
are admitted al such a low figure To
the Louisiana institution is because
the Louisiana fair is primarily an ed
ucatiOnal factor. II Ia not meant as a
monev-mafing proposition. The man.
aRement desires only enough financial
return to 6efray expenses and prepare
for the next years fair.
Some OF the attractions enjoyed by
the visitors are worth two or three
times the charge of admission, but the
idea Is to make the charge lust as little
as possible. And that this course has
been followed consistently is shown
bv the prices Of admission this year.
which are officially announced as fol-
lows:
General day admission to fair
grounds. for adults. so cents.
General dav admission to fair
grounds for children. 25 cents.
General admission to all after 6
o'clock in the evening. 10 cents.
Admission to children five years old
and under. free after 6 o'clock in the
evening.
Admission to coliseum. to horse
show. % cents
Admission to coliseum, to Thaviu's
band concert. 25 cents.
General admission to grand stand
for races % cents.
General admission 10 grand stand
for football games, so cents.
For cataloe premiums lists and
other information. free. apply to Sec
rotary L. y. Rru-yxerhoff. Shreveport
La. Remember the fair opens Nov. 4
and closes Nov. IL.
The Madison journal., 1914-10-24
TIE PANAMA CANAL CLOSED.

A landslide has closed the
Panama canal to traffic, and some
steamers in transit are blocked
between exits. 1t is not pleas.
ant fact to contemplate, but there
is no cause for for apprehension
growing to undue bounds, The
explanation from Washington is
that the earth movement was an
expected one made to procure
equilibrium, hence the matter
should be regarded as similar to
the settling Of a house, which
does not endanger its stability,
but rather increases it.
There has always been a clique
busy in predicting disaster to the
canal from earthquake or other
cause, and it is hoped that they
will prove to be discounted
pessimists. Engineers of the
highest qualifications have super,
vised the building of this great
waterway between the oceans.
anG had made the most careful
inspection of the ground forma'
ton. That the fault i'll tie
strata, far IN the interior of tie
eljacent land, might allow an
earthquake to cause destruct:Cn
t, the canal is not the fear of the
engineers, hence it is well t.
have confidence in their ability
to counteract all the ordinary
mishaps.-N. o. States.
The Madison journal., 1914-10-24
The PRESIDENTS INTEREST IN
PROBLEM CT FLOOD CONTROL.

The following recent letter
from President Wilson to Senator
Ransdell is being given much
publicity: Il am glad you have
given me an opportunity by your
important letter of September
30 to express my very deep inte-
rest in the problem of flood
control in the valley of the Mis-
sisSippi and in the valley of the
rivers running into the MiSSiS-
sippi. 1t is question to which
l have already devoted great
deal of attention, and / shall
continue to study it with the de
termina ton to contribute all that
| can to its solution. | believe
that this is one of the chief
physical problems confronting
the country and that it is our
plain duty %o address ourselves
to it very actively AMI with a
determination to succeed"
Judging by his past success in
dealing with confronting prob
lemS," we are glad to see that
President Wilson pledges HIM
self to Il continuous study of this
one. That Investigation of it,
with . determination to cOnrri-
butte 20 its solution" will lead
him to endorse the plan to that
enl which have been approve.
AMI adopted by the River Com.
mission, and the engineer crops,
unanimously, the:e is no reason
to doubt. This view of tie COLI
clusiOn of the Presidents study
Is entertained, although it i'll
wolves u reversion of his learning
toward the Newlands scheme; {;
which would perpetrate the folls
of merging the tested plan ol
lower river flood control, with
the untested theory of treating
the upper streams.
The Madison journal., 1914-10-24

The deed to said above ISLANDS" ap-
pears of record in the parishes of Con-
cordia, TeHsas. Madison and East
Carroll comprising the said Fifth
Louisiana Levee District.
Now Therefore Be 1t Resolved. that
this Board, for the purpose of aiding in
the protection of its levee system from
bank caving, do hereby authorize al d
empower the United States Government
and its engineers to enter upon, out and
remove from the Island" herein named
all willow growth suitable forbank pro-
lection work for use in contracting and
maintaining such work on the Missis-
sippi River in Louisiana and in such part
or parts of Arkansas, West, or right
bank of the Mississippi river, as may
aid in securing and maintaining the lines
of public levee protecting Louisiana.
On motion of Commissioner Young,
seconded by Commissioner Guthrie, the
President of this Board was authorized
with the assistance and advice of the
Engineers of this discrict to make the
..ecessary repairs to the Hollybrook
evee, in East Carroll parish, as they
may deem necessary to make some
safe.
On motion of Commissioner Young,
seconded by Commissioner kell, the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted: BE It
resolved, that in view of the fact that
the State Auditor acting upon the op-
inion of the Attorney General of this
State, has refused to recognize the
transfer of quit-claim, to the South
wssti of North west of Section 2S; E !
of Southeast of Section %, Township
I6, Range 10, in Madison Parish, Louis
lana, containing l20 acres, made to
Judge L. C. Montgomery by this Board,
it is ordered, that upon the cancellation
of this quit-claim by Judge Montgomery
that the amount of the purchase price
S236. l6, be refunded to HIM by this
Board.
On motion of Commissioner Young,
seconded by Commissioner Lambdin,
Hon. jeff b. Snyder was requested to
report on the continuance of suits filed
in Concordia parish, to certain lands In
which Mr.. G. P. Bulls is interested,
not later than than the next regular
meeting of this Board in January, 1915.
On motion of Commissioner Young.
duly seconded, the Board adjourned.
E. c. RHODES,
q w. CAMPBELL, President.
The Madison journal., 1914-10-24

ish, T. Kell, Madison, Parish. III.
Lambdin, E. c. Rhodes, Pres't. Concor.
dia, Parish.
Absent: E.J.Hamley, RI. Hill. East
Carroll, Parish. JIM. johnson. NJ adison
Parish.
There being a quorum present, the
Board proceeded to transact the busi-
ness before it
On motion of Commissioner Young.
duly seconded, the reading of minutes of
previous meeting was dispensed with.
Correspondence. general reports. and
the report of the President were read
and filed.
Acting upon the request of Maj. ]. r.
Slattery, in charge of the Third U. S.
Levee District, that this Board grant
permission to the Government to use
the willows on the Islands in the Missis-
sippi River, belonging to this district
the following resolution was offered:
On motion of Commissioner ]. H.
Lambdin, duly seconded by Commits
sioner T. P. Kell, the following resolu-
ton was offered, and a vote being
taken, was unanimously adopted to-wit:
Whereas, by virtue of decision of the
Supreme Court of Louisiana, in the
matter entitled "State ex-rel Board of
Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana
Levee District, versus Paul Capdeville,
Auditor, rendered on the 9th, day of
March, A. D., 1911, the following rs
lands" situated in the Fifth Louisiana
Levee District. as per survey made by
the Board of State Engineers were
transferred and grented to said Board.
under authority of Act. No. 1872 of 1908
of the Acts of the General Assembly of
Louisiana:
The Madison journal., 1914-10-24
Saturday, the oath day Of October

A. D, 1914, between the hours prescribed
by law. all the right, Tie and interest
OF Maud Johnson Washing ton, Hattie
johnson Be Shears, Hannah johnson
Moore, kittie johnson Thomas, Will
Johnson, Richard johnson, and Isaac
johnson in and to the following describ-
ed property, tU-wit:
The northern two thirds of lot 25 of
the village of Tallulah Madison Parish
Louisiana. as shown by plat of same on
on file in the Office of the Clerk and Re-
corder of SAID Parish, togather with the
buildings and improvements thereon.
Said northern two thirds of lot 25 front
ing loo feet on Walnut Street and run
ming back between parellel lines, one of
which is the southern boundary of lot
IA, for depth of $50 feet.
Terms of Sale: Cash with benefit of
appraisement
A. J. SEWER, JR.
Sheriff's Office Sheriff
Tallulah, La. Sept IA, 1914.
The Madison journal., 1914-10-24

l6. 94c for Waterproof and l7.43c for
Ferriday. These places, as well as the
st. Joseph front are now covered with
good force.
Maj. Kerr, representing the State
Board of Engineers, Mr.. Hill. and my
self, representing our Board, attended
the meeting of the Mississippi River
Commission in st. Louis on the 18th
instant and am pleased to repott that
We will get liberal slice of the appro-
priation for this year. s27O, 10000 for
the Fifth Louisiana Levee District, in
the Fourth U. S. District.
On the presentation of the needs Of
our District by Major Kerr, and the
representatives of our Board, the Com
mission agreed that this money be spent
on our weakest levees.
We have ''sand boil" or leak in the
side of the levee at Hollybrook- this is
at an elevation of about six-feet above
the level of the ground and near the
junction of the old levee and new loop
which should be repaired. Mr.. Robert
son and myself investigated this care
fully and decided that riverside slope
should be put on above and below the
angle to cover any leak through the
levee or coming from the pits. The en-
largement contemplated would cost
about 81, 10000.
Respectfully submitted,
Z. c. RHODES
President
The Madison journal., 1914-10-24
BOYS CORN CLUBS.
viii Furnish One Of the Most Attrao
tive Displays at Louisiana Fair.


The largest array OF bsys' and girls'
club exhibits in the history of Louis
lana Is expected to be seen at the State
Fair in Shreveport. November 10 II.
There are more Of these clubs. the
membership totals ten thousand, in
cluding a large increase over last year.
and interest In juvenile farm extension
work was never as keen and az gem
eraI in Louisiana ~ II Is today. on ac-
count OF those facts the Juvenile clubs
department OF the Fair will prove ex-
ceedingiy interesting.
The boys cCyn club division will be
among tho striking features Of the ag-
ricultural densrtrn6 t. There will prob
ably be 1000 exhibits OF ten ears each
which will mean around 10000 ears o.
corn exhibited by the hoys II this
amount is not exhibited those workinc
on the plans will he surprised.
The natural rivalry between parishes
clubs and individuals is causing com
petition to be very close among tn.
boys engaged in raising fine corn. II
addition the Fair association makes il
worth while by Offering cash premiums
The amount to be diviCed totals s5cA
II is offered on corn exhibits OF al
varieties.
Another aid furnished by the Fair
association Is a carton. sent to eIch
bOy utSiiIlk W g HibiA. Ndi tpi
holds ten ears. Each club may senc
between ten and thirty exhibits OF ten
ears each.
The boys exhibiting in this division
will also have the privilege Of compct-
ing fer prizes offered the champions in
livestock Judging, corn judging and
plowlnx contesIs
Accommodations are being made for
the boys 20 occupy a large tent on the
Fair grour ds. and to eacn boy a ticket
&c the Fair will be given.
Remember the dates Of the Fair: No
vcmber I to IL.
For catalog and premium list, apply
70 Secretary L. ~. Bruegge-hon
The Madison journal., 1914-10-24

jsdre F. x. Ransdell of the East
|uon district, and brother of Senator
|upk E Ransdell, spent yesterday in
uvsport While here Judge Rams.
o visited the federal court and was
krtsd to sit with Judge Boarman our
knurt proceedings.
| |hvas Judge Ransdell, who, sitting in
" Of Judge Mcintosh, Of the Ray
y district rendered the opinion in the
|ucion suit of J. S. Sutton of Mon
= sgainst the legislative investigating
|nnission. The preliminary injunction
Nd BY Judge Mcintosh was set aside
y the snit dismissed at plaintiff s
|iuigs Ransdell has formally declined
knsti0n for suspensive appeal filed
Hon j. Walter Elder, attorney for
nm Notice of this action was sent
Rayville and reached here Monday
NE hare yesterday, Judge Ransdell
|uike guest for much of the time of
pa1r Leon r. Smith Shreveport
The Madison journal., 1914-10-24
IfIAL, PERSONAL,
AND OTHERWISE.

| r...l Nelson, of Waverly, was in
J. "a Monday last.
FANNIE Peterkin spent the first
a. week at Crescent plantation.
c.rneal Goldman, of Goldman,
(.t the first part of the week in
80 With her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
q spencer
- Alberta Nicols has been visiting
IN Natchez for the past two
| ,H Hart, of Clarksdale, Miss,
the first part of this week with
- and friends in Tallulah.
=. clad to that Mr.. Pike Bethea,
~ been on the sick list with
- fever for the past three weeks,
- vell and up again.
Nv. Cobb, of Quimby, was a
~ TO town Friday
Watson. of St. Joseph, is visit
.,rtber. Hon. jeff B. Snyner.
The Madison journal., 1914-10-24

Hners cooperation by exchanging
Z Hpsoducts. Now that money is so
Why not adopt the practice of
nnse! For instance, / have Duroc
~ Boars, eight months old, en-
- registration, first class pedi-
excellent individuals. easily worth
g-five dollars each; Fulgrum oats,
ne earliest of all, recleaned seed,
-@per bushel; selected seed corn
s'erai varieties, $500 per bushel.
0ehange with my fellow-farmers
beans, peas, white clover, red
q anything of which I am in
r. K. BONEY.