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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-05
CHOSE THE EASIER METHOD
II This Story Is True There Certainly
Is Much Red Tape In Post Office
Department.

"There Is a conviction through the
country" says post office depart
ment official, that the departmental
business at Washington is more or
less hampered by red tape. This con-
viction is held by many minor en-
ployes of the government in out-of-
the-way places, as is evidenced by a
story that came to me from New Eng
land.
1T appears that there was a post
man whose duty it was to bring mail
to the few scattered houses on an
island off the Atlantic coast. One day,
during a heavy storm, this carrier
was seen rowing his boat over. So
severe was the storm that several
times it seemed that the man would
certainly be swamped. Finally, how
ever, he succeeded In reaching his
destination.
"'What the deuce made you do
that?' demanded a friend when the
postman eventually grounded on the
beach.
Its this way was the reply. If
| miss a trip it is necessary to write
an awfully long report to Washing
ton explaining why. So l thought I'd
rather row over"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-05
PUT new LIFE IN
YOUR OLD TREES
A Comfortable Living From the
Neglected Orchard For the
Enterprlsing.
HERMAN BECKENSTRATER.
Maryland Agricultural College

Seven hundred barrels of apples
from ten-acre orchard, netting be-
tween two and three thousand dollars
Is not bad farming. Yet this Is what
the Hanson Brothers, of Ellicott City,
secured the past season from an old
orchard that six years ago was prac-
tically worthless. What they have &C.
complished can be repeated to ad-
vantage with many of our neglected
orchards.
The first step in bringing into USE
fulness an old orchard is thorough
cleaning up. Most old orchards have
not been well pruned, as Is shown by
decaylng branches, tops that are too
thick and high, and a great growth
of water sprouts. Thin out the top
to admit light and air and increase the
vigor of the tree. Scrape off the loose,
shaggy bark which harbors insects,
using a short-handled hoe. With
sharp knife remove in the winter or
early spring, all signs Of canker, body
blight, or dead spots. Head back
close and paint the wound to prevent
loss from evaporation. This will also
make spraying and picking easier.
thorough spraying with lime sulfur
solution In the late fall and then again
In the early spring is desirable.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-05
Danger in Mixed Bathing.

Mixed bathing is giving the death
blow to marriage" said an English
doctor, in written protest against
the extension of such facilities at
public baths.
II don't believe" he said, "that one
young man out of so wants to marry
the girl he has bathed with.
DO bare necks, bare arms and bare
legs, with ugly skull caps, furnish a
bewitching spectacle? What effect
has the ungraceful Topping of the
female porpoise on the male intellect?
The desire to harpoon it rather than
embrace it is probably one result.
81 watched two exceedingly pretty
and graceful girls In walking cos
tunes who impressed me with their
elegance. l saw these two girls
waddle into the surf and try to ride
wooden horse floating in the sea. /
saw them return to their machines
and emerge in their elegant walking
costumes. But they were not the
same girls. had seen them bathe."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-05

Old orchards are usually In sod.
Nothing will renew their life more
effectively than breaking up this sod
and cultivation for number Of years.
Before blowing fertilizer should be ap'
piled. Stable manure IS very deslr'
able, but If not to be had In sufficient
quantity, 500 pounds per acre OF ferti'
lizer may be used. A good mixture
to use is 125 pounds nitrate of soda.
100 pounds ammonium sulfate, TOO
pounds acid phosphate, $50 pounds
muriate of potash, and 900 pounds OF
kainit. These substances should be
thoroughly mixed before using.
Apply the fertilizer early in the
spring and plow 1t under. Cultivate
your land after every rain, as soon as
it is in wogGable condition. Early in
August SOW to the acre 80 pounds OF
crimson clover or n bushels Of cow
peas. Plow them under the spring
following This will improve your
orchard. For further information,
write for Maryland Experiment Sta
tion Bulletin No. 17S.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-05

MIN IKE wise ana slowly crusneu
the breath out of his body. Pinned
helpless in the grip of his antagonist
Paul felt his senses leaving him. He
heard the shouts of the courtiers
blend and mingle into sullen roar as
OF the sea; lights flashed before his
eyes; he felt himself lifted up and
carried away. The last things that
he saw were Clothildes terror-strick.
en- face and the Mortified eyes o.
Count Gabel.
When he opened his eyes again he
was lying in the little cell which had
been assigned to him on his arrival
Overhead an electric light burned
brightly. Beside his bed cowled fig
ure was seated-the figure of Apollo.
dorus. AS Paul stirred the monk put
down the missal which he had been
reading and came toward him.
"You are feeling better?" he asked
smiling composedly. "Then you can
tell me who you are. An English
man."
american"
Newspaper correspondents"
"If you like" answered Paul indf
ferently.
"Or perhaps an emissary of the
league" continued Apollodorus, smil.
ing more broadly.
Like yourself? No." answered
Paul.
NJ ,nrin
month out of the date" Apollodorus
answered. Il knew that | had tho
reputation of being a member of that
organization but one must not be
lieve all that one hears. have bet
ter things to occupy my mind-eter.
nal things, not those Of this wretched
world. That his majesty has been in.
clined toward the league was due
to the counsels of his father; lately
Alexander has counselled him other
wise"
by whom you mean yourself" said
Paul. Nov let US be frank. What
are you going to do with me?"
The monk stared at him thoughtful.
ly.
"If you will give me your word of
honor to keep the secret which shall
reveal. you may go free" he said
ITO be equally frank, you have us in
an unpleasant position. If we had not
dragged you away before the lights
went up"
"Yes"
ioh
at your purpose. AS it is, everybody
thinks you were a journalist. Have
| your word? Good. The man you
fought with was his late majesty
Alexander III. In middle life h
wished to withdraw from the world
to give himself up to meditation. AZ
the Tsar cannot abdicate he FOLLOWED
the example Of his predecessor Alex
ander l., and withdrew to this lAonas
terry after mock funeral, and hithc,
his majesty comes at times to recei|
counsel You understand, my frien4
that with a sovereign of his majesty
type of mind we cannot always b.
frank" He whispered into Pauls ear
Nicholas is weak in his wits. Ii il
necessary to use certain methods to
strengthen them. You understand?
And to strengthen the priesthood"
answered Paul.
But not the league" said Apollodo
rus. Come, there We are quits. You
have achieved your purpose-for !
know all about you. Mr.. Lane Tht
league no longer rules in Russia And
| have your word Of honor. A car.
riage Is waiting to convey you to til
station, A train arrives at dawn-one
hour from now"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-05
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-05

tions for mixing together with Spray
Calendar will be gladly furnished on
application to the Maryland Expert
ment Station.
No matter how good the solution
may be. If the spraying Is not done
thoroughly the results will be disap'
pointing. All parts Of the tree should
be hit with the spray; especially the
ends of the branches, as the insects
always seek the new and tender wood.
Good spraying cannot be done unless
YOU have good apparatus in the form
of pump nozzles, hose, etc. Where
there is much spraying, good power
sprayer should be secured. Small
orchards can be treated with double
acting or barrel pump.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-05
FREDERICK RAILROAD
Thurmont Division

Schedule In Effect November Is, 1913.
All trains Daily unless specified
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-05
TRESPASS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all persons
not to trespass with dogs, guns, fishing
or cutting down of any timber upon my
mountain land, home place or the Will
hide place, or on any land belonging to
me wherever situated, as the Law will
be strictly enforced against such person
or persons.
MRS. CHARLES SHIPLEY.
july l6 If
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-05
Western Maryland r. r.
Schedule In Effect November l6, 1913
GOING WEST

g 55am 05am 7.3lam fl0.45
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-05
The League Of Lost Causes
By II. M. EGBERT
The Seance at MshikoH
copyright. 1913, by W. G. Chapman.)
Being the Romantic Adventures of
Paul Lane, American Millionaire

league was doomed; that
FHx was the substance of nearly
81 every conversation in the dip
" lomatic clubs of Europe. Gre
~ ated by Dvornak, that brilli-
u, ~ ant and erratic genius whose
~ diatribes against democracy
Ill Of
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-05
YOUR APPLES SAVED
BY WINTER SPRAYING
Kills San Jose Scale and Insures First
Class Marketable Fruit.
II. B. SYMONS.
Entomologist, Maryland Agricultural
College.

Fruit growers should now be plan
ming for early spring spraying for the
San Jose scale. All fruit trees should
be sprayed with lime sulphur solution,
The formula Is as follows:
Best stone lime. ..... 80 lbs.
Sulfur $50 pure. -. 100 lbs.
Water ............. 80 gallons
This solution may be obtained from
dealers or be homemade. Full direc
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-02-05
GOING EAST.

"S. 25am 2.2Sam 05am 6.O5am 7.5Sam
100 1872 1913
47.l5 1925 1l.40 2.25pm
'8.00pm l.27pm 4.OOpm 5.O6pm 6.55
*4.15 542 1927
'Daily. +Daily except Sunday.
The train leaving Baltimore alto a. m.
arrives at Pttsburg at sos p. M, and
the one leaving Baltimore at 9 p. m, ar
rives at Pittsburg 7.20 am, eastrn time
The through trains from Chicago to
Baltimore leave Plttsburg at g. 80 p. M,
and 9.l5 a. M, eastern time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-26

clashes between the Emperor and the Field tions of srategyo Molt1es master pretended to know nothing
 Whatever the merits demeris of nephew the Aoke ranks with the greatest generals of modern times
 ra Lee, Kitchener, Oyama and other able strategsand achlevementS seldom been equalled He born Tn Meckenburg- -Schwerin father Friedrich Motke, soldier, captain the Prssian lieutenant general the Danish forces.
 The future early military ing in Copenhagen and 1819 officer A youth of ambition, perceived offered little opportunity for glory and in 1922 he entered ter threefyears Academy assigned to the staff in 1885, captain he went Turkey where the reorganization of the Ottoman and the establishing of Qualifications the Dar daneles first in Asia Minor in 1873
 Prince William ascended Prussian throne gent 185S and Bismarck became minister Molte
 appointed chief of staff the chancellor reorganization kingdom and laid the foundation for the great military machine of the present
 Just half century ago directed his military genius against the country which had nurtred him and plan ned the by which Scheswig lost to Denmark.
 .BfoItke keenly foresaw with Austria and France at the beginning both conflicts ready with complete plans the out to the most wars sian speedily and completely triumphant Moke became the national idol of Germany while his repuaton field marshal and member of the House of Lords and received tvvon national donations.
 NToke famed for his worlds said that silent in eight languages told by the Kaiser that promoted to the dignity personal aide de
 Court chief of staff in 1906 he post modesy that he qualified task Emperor upon ing another Motke1a his great military chine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-26
WAR STRONG ARGUMENT
 FOR EQUAL FRANCHISE,
 SAY CONN. SUFFRAGlSTS
Resolutions Adopted at Recent Con. vention Also Praises Democratic Party for Plank Favorable
 to Suffrage Cause

vital importance to human vEeIfare'
 The resolution referring to the death of the three suffrage workers de- cIares:
 lost by death since the last conven- tion three of its honored members, Mrs. Susan J. Cheney, of South Man chester; Mrs. Marcia West, of Hart ford; and Mrs Louise D. Stoddand of New Haven.
 Resolved, That tllis convention ex- press by 9 rising vote its appreciation of the service rendered to the suffrage cause by these three women and be it also
 Resolved, That a letter of sympathy be sent from the convention to their families
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-26
THE DEATH OF SENATOR HUDSON

DEATH of Stiles Judson will be generally regretted with personal attractions Of a unusual strength Intellect which study GUS steel
 services advocate private causes were much attorney exhibited splendid talents was his service the Senate that the most enduring gratitude
 energy. loyalty his proud 1nbendng honor assisted largely n giving to Connecticut the public n
 service important in two things The measure have prevented the passage Of t was more assfa The dsfsat which force of ultimately courage and virtue consider what andson's sacrifice upon the alter Of the state.
 ul persistent and persecution with continuing @ a @ vocal with of hatred against Gonnec
 Every money every corrupter of the ballot box every sordd dealer in and hucster of stature they could not take whose moral they not understand. voted citizen resting the opinion of the office ble railroad saughters which had occurred within his
 These indictments not directed against the employees against officers including President Meen the conclusion the
 this official being declared Judson was sub- jected to torrent of ridcule and which public Gonneccut had been submitted bitter days preceding the civil
 PnySleal his arduous duties exhibited for the state tress began to show in his public work His this subtle attacks calculated to distress him beyond increase their quality activity which working to tear down the strong mind
 is enough to that his waned fast in the hostie and this the heart entirely helpless.
 None know what part persecution injustice and base esentation played in hasenng the maady which his usefulness terminated But the influence such atmosphere constitution like his baneful.
 The lion is dead The jaekals who dogged him to the may seek other prey
 poetic justice that Melen witness immunity lives while Judson the kindly husband the czen the eloquent advocates the fearless prosecutor ncorruptbIe senator sleeps which noble will lay imperishable ureahs Of and affection
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-26

Hartford Oct 26-Reso1utioiis adopt ed at the recent state conventton of the Connectictt Woman's ,Sunrage Association here commenting the Democratic party which has endorsed rwoananS5 suffrage, citing war cond1-T tions as a. strong argument for giving women the right to vote and express ing condolences on the death of Mrs. Susan J.. Cheney, of South Manches- ter, Mrs. Mary Marcia West, of Hart ford and Mrs. Louise D. Stoddard or New Haven who. were active mern- ,bers of the suffrage organizations. were made public today. The reSo- buttons also express the thanks of the state body to the HaGsford Equal Franchise League for it's hospitality and to all who contributed in any way to the success of the convenhou says:
 ..vlhereas, women have always suf- fered and are now suffering the hor- TOTS of war and also suffer from wrong social conditions; and
 Whereas, They are always called upon to repair in what small meas ure they can the evils arising from war and bad social conditions by con- ttrf putting money and labor D Red Cross and .phdlanthropic work, and
 Whereas, We as suffraghsts are convinced that women would exercise the power of the ballot to prevent war and to ameliorate social condd- tions; therefore, be it
 Resolved, That we demand with all our strength and with the deep feel ing arising from a high sense of re~ sponsibiIity that we be given the right to vote; and be it also
 Resolved, That we again as suffra,- gists pledge ourselves to dedicate our strength and our abilities to obtaining the suffrage for women all over the world as the work which is of most
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-26
1 LONDON MES
 PRAISES A. P ]"

London, oct 26-The Times. in an editorial today dealing with the cen sorstip question, compares the treat ment accorded the Associated Press eorresponde by the English and German gover nrrents to the disadvaIt | age of the former, It says further:
 Perhaps Premier Asqufth and his colleagues never heard of the great American instidution known as the Associated Press. It is the most wonderful news organization in the world and nothing in Europe can conn pare with it. It's Statements are gem erally accurate and are implicitly trusted throughout North America 2 I
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-26
THE WHITE HOUSE Washington,
 October 9, 1914,

My dear MT, Cummings:
 It isa real pleasure to speak for those who have stood by the cause of the people and manifested i very practical their support of just progressive legislation. Certainly Mr- Donovaneis of these His quality has been tested by his service 1t would seem to me little than justice to him that his constituents should return him to the House, where with heightened service he will be able to give the country the benefit of his quality more and more eff fectiyely from month to month
 Sincerely yollrs
 WOODROW WILSON: Hon. Homer $. Cummings, Stamford, Connecticut.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-26
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-26
THE PRESIDENTS TRIRUTE TO DONOVAN

HIGH MEASURE of the of Congressman Dono- V will the people accept? That Of Ebenezer office years President Wilson, who personal letter tells vice which MT. Donovan has
 The President wants Congressman Donovan reelected He wants him reelected because he by of the people and manifested way sup port of just progressive IegislaDon'
 Do the of this district congress who able to earn such appreciation
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-26
HERO OF THE FRANco-pRUssIAN WAR

ERAlAN SOLDIERS will celebrate today
 U versary of the birth of Count Hemuth Bernhard Molte the great strateist who engineered the Franco of Field vvhol of the German staff at the outbreak present nephew of the celebrated the
 While the under king who utterly lacking ambition and to invading opened the nephew has had to deal with the most
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-26
FOOTBALL PLAYERS
 GET BROKEN BONES

Steve seeley, 625 South avenue, re ceived a fracture of the right wrist in a foothaM game yesterday Frank Cooney, 271 Myrtle avenue, received a fracture of the right collar bone in a, like pastime. Both injuries were treated at the emergency hospital Leonard Morris, 13 years old of 26 Sco- field avenue, received a fractured left collar bone while playing about his home. He was taken to the enner- gency hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-26
LAY YOUR BETS NOW
 ON GREEN CHRISTMAS

Chicago, Oct. 26-The first real snow of the season was reported ir the Lake Superior region today in telegraIns to the local weather bureau. At Green Bay, Wis, there was snow and minimum temperature of 20 degrees
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-26
THE DEATH OF MIR. KENNY

NEIE DEATH of Michael A. Kenny will bring
 many homes where he was beloved guest and de prves the Democratic party Bridgeport of time faithful leaders M Kenny owed his his industry and native ability He good husband father district ees which he held the even partisans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-26

Pickpockets were busy during a campaign speech of Theodore Roose- velt at Goshen, N. Y. John M Dur land, a. contractor. was relieved of $15E
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-26
WHERE THE FARMER MAY BE PURCHASED


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  < AveN
  stand.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-26
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 Established 1857
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 $1.5O yard, 40 inches.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-07

belief that he will desert the Amer
lean. ell is very friendly with Tinker,
and is willing to accept Joe's word
for the stability of the Feds and their
ability to pay real coin. The last
named commodity is great attrac-
ton to Cole.
The report that Tommy Leach will
manage the Pittsburgh Feds next
seaCon will not down, in spite of the
threat of President Murphy of the
Cubs to use the courts in an effort
to prevent detection among his en-
plOyes.
Pittsburgh officials of the third
league are mu mon the matter of
Leach, and say that any news about
the matter must come from them to
be authentic.
Leach was a popular idol on the
West Side last season, both because
of his grand playing and his conduct
toward Evers. While warfare was
loose in the club, Tommy was out
on the field every afternoon, working
his head off to get victory for his
teammates. All of this gained him
following.
Joe Tinker says that Leach was
forced to take a $500 cut in salary
before the beginning of the season.
Whether it was handed back to him
is not known, but Tommy certainly
acted like a young man working for
a bonus.
Leach is nearing the end of the
trail, so far as active service is con-
cerned, and would undoubtedly well
come a three-year contract at good
salary to hook up with the third or
ganization.
Peace reigned at the meeting of the
Players Fraternity and the National
Commission in Cincinnati yesterday,
the majority of the requests of the
athletes being granted. At banquet
in the evening President Ban John
son of the American League made a
Verba1 attack IN President Dave Fu1tz