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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-30

Demand For Space Is Unprecedented.
Never before this year has there been
SO great demand so early for exhibition
spaces at the Great Hagerstown Inter-
State Fair and Exposition practically
every mail brings applications from mer-
chants, tradesmen and others asking for
space to be reserved for them. All of
the exhibitors of heavy machinery, such
as threshing machines, tractors, saw
mills, crushers, ETC., have applied for
space. The Importance Of the Hagers-
town Fair in the exposition world has ad-
vanced notably and the necessity and
early selection of sight has been i'm
pressed upon those who have been dis
appointed by applying too late. With
many industries enjoying a revival of
new trade, business in general has i'm
proved This condition is reflected in the
aagerness of exhibitors to have a place
where they can conveniently meet the
great throngs that are certain to attend
the coming exposition. One firm alone.
it has been reported to the Fair officials,
has sent out more than 500 personal let
tiers notifying their customers to meet
them on the grounds. With clear wealth
err an unprecedented crowd will be in at
tendance and this great exhibition which
educates and entertains all will, on the
18th, 18th, l4th and 18th of October, be
the greatest success ever achieved by
the management.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-30
New Pavement.

The brick pavement in front of Mack
ley's store on East Main street has been
torn up and concrete put down. The
change makes marked improvement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-30
Married..

Mr.. Charles c. Shank, of Keysville,
and Miss Edith Pohle, of Gainesville,
were united in marriage by Rev. Chas.
D. Shaffer at his residenc on Monday,
Sept 9th.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-30
Farmers Busy.

Just at this season the farmers of this
county are very busy. Seeding time is
now at hand, also corn cutting and filling
of silos.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-30
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhOea Remedy,

II advised the boys when they enlist
ed for the Spanish war to take Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy with them, and have received many
thanks for the ADVICE given" writes j.
H. Houghland, Eldon, Iowa. "No per-
son whether travelling or at home should
be without this great remedy" For sale
all dealers.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-30
Booze Sellers Convicted.
Heavy Fines Imposed On Two
Men.

The case of William Carbaugh and j.
M. Hayes, both charged with selling
liquor in Thurmont, came up in the Cir
cult Court Monday. According to reports
in Frederick daily paper, both plead
guilty and were fined 500 each.
Carbaugh was the proprietor of the
Hole" in the Fraley Building and Hayes
was acting as a middleman'for Carbaugh.
The room was rented by Herman and
Wantz, they representing that it was
their purpose to open an eating room.
Soon after the opening of this "eating
room" the conduct therein became no.
torious. Not until recently was sufficient
evidence obtained that liquor was being
sold to bring the matter before the
States Attorney.
The "Hole" is still open, a new man
being sent here to conduct the place.
According to Mr.. Fraley's statement
in last weeks issue the lease will soon
expire and the "Hole" closed to Messrs.
Herman and Wantz.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-30
Wild West Show.

On Friday of this week Wild West
Show will be at Thurmont, the tent, we
presume, will be pitched on the baseball
field. See adv. in this issue.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-30
Pul,lic Sale.

Mr.. William H. Bowers, of Lewistown,
will sell lot of personal property on
Saturday, October 9th, at 1920 a. m.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-30
New Advertisements.

Public Sale.
Frederick Fair.
DR.. E. B. Seton.
Notice to Creditors.
Albert M. Patterson.
Mrs. E. E. Nunemaker.
Tompkin's Wild West Show.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-30
New advertisements.
FOR SHERIFF..

As a candidate for Sheriff on the Dem =
ocratic Ticket, promise that if electe d
l will do everything in my power to per-
form the duties of the office. will de-
vote all my time, attention and ability to
the Office and will sincerely appreciate
any support and assistance which may
be given me.
Respectfully,
sept % tie. JAMES A. JONES.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-30
Business Locals.

Notice.
| wish to inform my friends and patrons
that hereafter and until further notice |
will not be in my Office in Thurmont on
Friday afternoons from l to o'clock,
because of engagements at Mt. st. Mary's
College. Respectfully,
DR.. E. B. SETON.
sept soft
FOR SALE.
Nine Room House on w. Main street,
Thurmont, Md. Inquire of
MRS. E. E. NUNEMAKER.
sep 30 At
Wanted.
Good Cook for Small Family. Address
MRS. T. F. DIXON,
III w. Second St.,
sept 16 St Frederick, Md,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-09-30
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Advertisement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
FEDERAL PROBERS
 GET DOWN ID WORK
Judge Grubb Delivers Gen. eral Charge to Grand Jury.
 Many Witnesses Heard

United States District Judge William I. Grubb' convened the fall term of the federal grand jury yesterday morning and his charge was of a general nature, In that it merely called attention to tho several violations of the government
 laws in the northern district of Ala
 bama, such as car-breakinE, illicit dis
 tilling of whisky. selling of cocaine
 counterfeiting and violations of the
 postal laws.
 After J. H. Berry of North Birming- ham had been selected as foreman of the
 grand Jury 1t immediately retired tt
 hear witnesses. of whom there were s large number present. United States
 District Attorney Robert N. Bell and his assistant, Ralph Quinn, were 1T charge of the witnesses and at once be- gan a systematic procedure towarcs presenting all cases before the federal inquisltorial body. About 200 cases are docketed for investigation.
 Other than ]. H. Berry. who is the foreman, the members of the federa grand jury are as follows:
 J. Salter, Bessemer; NJ. N. Crittenden city; I. J. Beasley, Oneonta; James N Shelton, Brookville; G. E. Smith, VII sonville; V. T. Brown, city; A. H. Abe'l city; John Gardner, Wilton; J. H. Dodd Brookville Floyd Pearman. Altoona Ike Armstrong, Bangor; Jesse l.. Burns city; J. r. Ryan. o neonta; W. A. Burns Altoona; Gus Sexton, Bessemer, and J w Ellis, Cleveland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08

Another complication has arisen In the race for city commissioner and not only the candidates and the prospect i've candidates but all others interest," ed are asking the question that made distinguished statesman from Ala bama forever famous in the annals CT Congress, namely, Where are we at?' It is suggested that under the provi- sions of special bill adopted last month that no provision is made for run-off in the event no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast. Attention IS also called to the wording of the spe- cial act which plainly states that successor to the commissioner whose term expires shall be elected" on Mon day, October II, and that all laws In conflict are repealed.
 E The majority plan Is incorporated in the bill creating the city commission for the city of Birmingham and pro vision is made for a run-off In the event To candidate receives major ity of the votes cast. It is contended that under the special act setting back the election to October Il the candidate receiving the plurality vote will De elected city commissioner.
 Capt Romaine Boyd, city attorney when asked for his opinion on the above point stated that the wording of the special act leaves the question of a majority or plurality open to con- struction and suggests that It might De adyisable to pass an amendment to the SD ecial act to remove all doubt on the subject In speaking of the matter Cap tain Boyd said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
FORMAL REQUEST IS MADE BY SL0SS C0. l. ID REL|GHT OVENS
Matter Taken Under Advise ment by Commissioners. Weatherly Has Already
 Made Up His Mind

4
 While no action was taken yesterday by the city commission in regard to the relighting of the beehive coke ovens near the furnace plant of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company, Commissioner James Weatherly stated that he was op- posed to granting the company the right to resume the operation of the ovens. This followed an executive meeting be- tween the city commissioners and J. w. Mcqueen. vice president, and Hugh Nor row, of counsel for the Sloss company, at which the request was formally made that the company be given permission to operate the ovens.
 The details of the meeting were not made public except that the commission CTS took the matter under advisement and will pass on 1t in few days The offi- cals of the company state that reightins of the ovens will give employment to many men and that it would help the company to recover from the recent de- pression in the iron trade.
 Mir. Weatherly insists that as the city vacated certain streets in the vicinity of the plant and signed contract with the company that in consideration of the above it would discontinue the use of the coke opens at this point, he would be op. posed to the ovens being again used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
PEOPLE OF JACKSON
 PROUD OF CREAMERY

Jackson, Miss. September 7.-(SpeciaI) A few days ago when the Southern Cat tlemeus association met at Birmingham. and where E. K. Middleton. a Hereford raiser of near this city, was elected pres ident of the organization, he told his as- sociates during his speech of acceptance that Mississippi was taking the lead in the cattle business and that Georgia would have to look well to her laurels. Atlanta had just been defeated for the site of the next convention by Shreve- port. and the new president was rather disposed to do little growing for this section. reminding Atlanta she is now buying butter from the creamery at Jack son, wherefore he believed the Georgia cows had gone dry. Too strong claims cannot be made for the products of the dairies recently established in Missis- sippi. Not only are the people of Jack son buying the butter made at their own creamery. but it is being shipped to all parts of the country. The capacity of the establishment has already been doubled since started eight months ago, and the chances are further enlarge ments will soon be necessary, so strong is the demand for it's goods. and so many cows are now supplying the milk. The farmers for many miles around Jackson have found 1t pays. and will keep on adding to their herds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
ROUTINE BUSINESS
 BEFORE COMMISSION

Nothing but routine matters came before the meeting of the board of city commissioners yesterday and the ses- sion lasted only few minutes. The following Is a summary of the pro- ceeedings:
 Approved vouchers. pay rolls and contracts estimates. 4
 Authorized president to execute quit claim deed to J. P. and c. A. Rivers to lot at Fourteenth street and Twelfth avenue. north conveyed to the city U mistake
 Authorized the city comptroller to ae- cept partial payments on certain deliI- Quent improvement assessments
 Accepted bid of Hammille Printing and Letter company of $123.50 for print ing 200o copies of school course ot study.
 Accepted bid of Roberts & Son of s397.35 for printing certain forms and blanks used by the public schools. Accepted bid of the Office Towel Sup rly company of $70s for furnishing towels to the public schools for nine months.
 Approved bill of the Alabama Abstract company of s for abstract to Addie L. Gurley property. Pratt City, conveyed to the city. Approved bill of J. A. Yates company of S20 for services In connection with the testing of the North Birmingham water supply. Reduced 50 per cent assessments against lot 24. block 19-I, Ensley Land company survey, belonging to R. w.. Russell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
ROUTINE GRIND IN
 RECORDERS COURT
Feralla Fined $50 and Given 60 Days
 on Streets Charged With Buy ing Stolen Property

Recorder Davis was kept busy yes terday with about 40 cases for minor infractions of the municipal code. Many of the cases were left over from Monday as on Labor Day only the pleas of guilty were heard. One of the most interesting cases heard was that of Joe Feralla. who resides at 2S0O Avenue F. Feralla was fined $50 and 60 days on the streets on charge of having purchased stolen property. The attorney for Feralla appealed.
 According to the testimony 1t ap- pears that a youth named John Crock cit, who is held at the present time at the city bastille on charge of for gery, sold two kegs of white lead for 37 to Joe Feralla. The 100 pounds of lead came from the Acme White Lead company and it was alleged that Crockett had obtained the property by forging an order from the Glee-Cola company for 1t. Fefalla admitted buy ing the lead and offered as his de. fcnse that the youth Crockett had painted some houses for him and when he offered the white lead for sale he naturally supposed that 1t was some stock that was left over from paint contract and he purchased the white lead at the market price.
 After hearing all the testimony Judge Davis held that Feralla should not have purchased 100 pounds of white lead from Crockett without asking few questions as to where the youth se- cured the property and so fined the defendant $30 and an additional 6t days on the streets.
 It was testified on the witness stand that Feralla was a property owner and citizen oroexcellent rcpute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
NESBITT AND SUTTON
 IN WALKER COUNTY
Mine Rescue Experts to Lecture and Give Demonstrations in Every
 Mineral County in State

c. H. Nesbitt, chief mine inspector. and E. B. Sutton of the United States bureau of mines, West End. left yes- terday afternoon fer points in Wal ker county where they will give talks cn accident prevention and first aid 10 the injured methods. They will show the motion pictures and lantern slides provided by the government to illustrate the lectures. Among the points to be visited will be Carbon Hill, Corona. Cordoya and Dora. They will return to the city on Saturday.
 MT. Nesbitt states that 1t is planned to visit every county in the state wherein coal mines are located and give similar lectures. He states the first aid and safety first movement is growing all over the state and that much interest is being taken in both by the coal operators and the employees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
MANY CASES TRIED IN NCR|M|NAL COURT Work of Fall Term Starts Off Briskly-Many Con-
 victiOns Secured

Both divisions of the criminal courts
 of Jefferson county were busy through
 out yesterday and a large number of
 cases were disposed of. In the second
 division with Judge Harrington lief
 lin on the bench, over 40 nonJury mis-
 demeanor cases were tried, of which
 several were for violations of the pro- hibition laws Several cases, the most
 important being that of Joe Strickland tried on an indictment charging as sault with intent to murder on Officer Albert l.. Richardson on the night of October 16, 1913, were heard in the first division. The jury was stil out last night In this case. The following cases were disposed oi before Judge Fort:
 Will Crenshaw a negro. was found guilty after brief trial on a charge | of grand larceny.
 Grassy Dennis. negro, was found guilty on a charge of assault and bat tery and his fine was set at $500. Ramsey Smith. a negro. was found guilty of assault with intent to mur- der
 Several other cases were dismissed by Judge Fort.
 In the second division the day was spent in trying nonJury misdemeanoI cases and Solicitor Hugo Black and his assistants secured a large number Of convictions In the 40 odd cases tried Judge IIeflin stated the September | session of court had started very briskly in his department as he de- | scended from the bench about 6 o'clock l last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
ST. PAUL'S PAROCHIAL
 SCHOOL REOPENS

St. Paurs parochial school reopened yesterday morning at g o'clock. There was a large attendance of children and parents at the high mass which was celebrated by the Rev. Father Sands. the director of the school. Father Sands also addressed few words to the children bringing before their minds the neces- sity of entering into the spirit of study from the very first day. He encouraged them to take advantage of the great opportunities they possess to become good, learned and patriotic citizens.
 The children received well merited praise for the excellent manner in which they sang the mass. One hundred and fifty pupils were enrolled on the first day and many others have made appli- cation. This is considered one of the most successful opening days in the his tory of St. Paufs school and every thing points to a most successful year. The school Is in charge of the Ben.- dictine Sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
|DR. M'LESTER HEARD
 AT AD CLUB LUNCH
Ask Advertising Men to Help Him in Medical Col
 lege Removal Fight

pr. J. s. McLester was the principal speaker on the programme at the week ly luncheon of the Birmingham Ad club, vate dining room of the Newspaper club. Dr. McLester's topic was '"rhe Importance of Medical Education." He referred to the old days when youths who desired to become physicians had to study under a preceptor. carrying his hearers on up through the ages to the present time of excellent medical schools throughout the country.
 Dr. McLester referred particularly to the state medical college, which is part of the University of Albama. and which is located at Mobile. saying it was in- evitable that this school would be re moved to Birmingham. as Birmingham was the only logical point in the state to propertly conduct such a school.
 He asked the aid of the advertising men of Birmingham in the work of bringing the medical department of the university to Birmingham. pointing ort the advantages which would accrue to the merchants of Birmingham, to say nothing of the added prestige to Bir- mingham. which would be a natural re- suit, as this city would become the medical center of the south.
 President r. J. Holberg in his intro duction of pr. McLester referred glow ingly to the doctor as a student of busi- ne ss conditions . man who has travelled much in this and foreign countries, a business man as well as a professional man.
 Dr. McLester was followed by Dr Leon Fox, who indorsed all his prede cessor had said
 The Tourist Girl Attractions company made a moving picture of the Ad club at its lunch yesterday and this will be released along with the other Tourist Girl films which will be shown here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
MRS. UPCHURCH DIES |AT LOCAL VETERINARY
Had Been Head Ticket Agent at Terminal Station
 for Last Five Years

Mrs. Fannie Wheelock Upchurch. for the last five years head ticket agent at the Terminal station, died yesterday after noon at o'clock at a local infirmary after an illness of two weeks. Mrs. Up church was 8 years of age and is sur vived by her husband, Robert M. Up church. and three small children.
 Funeral services will be conducted from the late residence. 2613 Sixth avenue north. this afternoon at 3:3O o'clock. In terment will be in Elmwood cemetery. The Rev. J. A. Bryan, pastor of the Third Presbyterian church. will officiate.
 Mrs. Upchurch was a daughter of c. F. Wheelock of West End and sister of W. K. Wheelock. who Is also in the Terminal station ticket office.
 Mrs Upchurch numbered her friends by the thousand among the travelling pub lie for her unfailing courtesy and un- Tagging good humor She will be missed by many at the Terminal when they come to buy tickets, for the sight of her smiling face was always an incentive tn good feeling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
LANE ID INTRODUCE . AN ORDINANCE FOR !. LOWER LIGHT RATE People Paying Higher Prices Than Those of Any Other
 City Using Hydro
 Electric Power

An ordinance to reduce the present rates for domestic electric lights is be- Ing prepared and will be presented at the next meeting of the city commissioners by Judge A. o. Lane Sometime ago Capt. Romaine Boyd made report on the rates charged in Birmingham as com- pared with other cities that used hydro electric current and recommended re- auction of 10 per cent.
 On the recommendation of Judge Lane the matter was referred to the city engi- neer for a supplementary report after con- ferring with engineers of other large cities using hydro electric current. Engi- neer Hendricks corresponded with a score of cities and got their rates for domes- tic, arc and incandescent light. The re- ports show that Birmingham is paying higher average rate than other cities and therefore recommended a reduction
 It is stated that the rates for Birming- ham for electric current furnished by the medium of steam. compare favorably with other like cities, but that where the cur rent is generated by water power the local rate Is higher.
 It Is understood this matter will be taken up with the officials of the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power com papy at the time the new contract for street lighting is taken up by the com missioners. The contract has recently expired and a new contract is being pre- pared which will be taken up shortly. | The contract applies to street lighting only. the rates for domestic use can be reguiated by city ordinances and no ton- l tract Is made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-08
Another Complication In the Commission Race
 Is Caused By New Ld7v
No Provision Made For Run-Off Election Should None of the Candidates Receive Majority. Would Be We'll to Pass Amendment Covering Point Thinks Boyd

'The Birmingham commission act fol
 lows the Des Moines commission act
 in requiring a majority vote for cleo
 ;ion. of commissioners and provision Is
 made for a run-off election In case no
 the first election.
 Prior to the passage of the commis-
 sion act a plurality vote was sufficient
 to elect in the case of municipal off cials.
 The act adopted last month chang
 ing the date of the municipal election this year from the third Monday In September to the second Monday in Oc-
 tober makes no provision for a run
 off election in case no candidate re- ceives majority vote on the 11th of construction as to whether or not the original provision for a run-off cleo ton applies to the municipal election this year.
 "The act changing the date of the | election is entitled. An act to fix the time of electing the successor to the | commissioner whose term of office ex- pires during the year 1915.' and 1t is simply provided in the act that the sue cessor to the commissioner whose tern of office expires during the year 1915 | shall be elected at an election to bt | held on the second Monday in October | 1915, and that all laws in conflic | with this act are hereby repealed 'This leaves 1t open to construction as to whether or not plurality oi | majority vote is required for the cleo l ton of commissioner this year. Ar amendment to the act of last montl | might he advisable in order to remov,
 any doubt or possible confusion or l the subject"