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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-31
Failure of Americans to Realize
Great Crisis Confronting World
By the REV. DR.. w. T. MANNING

these crimes they would cease. Failing
20 do this. &c are. in some measure, re-
spon BILE for their continuance
Proposals for peace would come with
more effect from Us II we would make
our position clearer between plain right
and wrong. between those things which
as Americans we can approve and
those things which as Americans we
cannot approve. between those who are
admittedly enslaving their fellow be
inEs and those whose object is 20 set
these people free.
Whatever its intention. our peace
note has made a painful impression on
the world. II has given satisfaction
only 20 those whose aims and conduct
in this war cannot be approved by
Americans. and has given deep and just
offence to those who are making un-
measured sacrifices for the principles
in which as Americans. Nc believe
We are not unfriendly TO the Ger
man people. We sre wholly unfriend-
~ TO Prussian militarism. Those who
abhor war, as we do, must feel that
there could be no greater calamity for
our country. and for the world than a
peace with Prussian mIltarism in the
ascendant.
y
speak out clearly in behalf Of tie out
ragged and oppressed. and against deeds
which are in defiance of all laS. human
and Divine. We owe this 20 the
wronged, to the wrongdoers. TO those
who are struggling for the right and
10 ourselves.
Our present state Of Indifference is
most deplorabe, but 1t might readily
be overcome. II is not natural TO our
people to be silent in a situation like
this. The ono thing that we need IS
stronger and more fearless moral lead
crship.
Let us all hope that the year 1917
may give US this: and let US pledge TO
the President our firm and full support
in a policy which shall make the voice
o. America more strongly heard for
liberty. for justice and for the rights
OF mankind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-31

From the moral and spiritual point
OF view. the most striking fact Of the
year 1916 is our failure az e people 10
realize the great crisis through which
the world il now passing.
We are living in tremendous days.
More than one nation has found Us
soul in the last two years. But our
country. as whole. seems so FAR 20
have been little touched.
The popular notion that We have kept
Belgium from starving IS delusion
as the figures show. individuals and
groups have given heroic help, but our
peop!e generally have not been moved.
our gifts per capita have been pitt
fully small as compared with those OF
other countries.
And We arc apparently little con
cerned about the great moral principles
involved IN this world struggle al
though these are as vital "a our exist
ence as 70 that OF the peoples who are
giving their life for them.
This conflict is not merely one OF
armies. 10 is one OF fundamental prin-
ciples and ideals. The real issues at
stake are democracy, hlman freedom
and civilization as developed uhuer lhc
Influences Of Christianity
Our indifference TO the principles al
stake in this world crisis. our failure
10 be moved by deep moral Indignation
~ some Of the deeds which have been
committed, may well give serious con
Germ 10 oil who love this land. We
have now before Us striking illus
ration Of this attitude in the apathy
with which great masses OF our people
seem 10 view tho outrages committed
and continuing day by day against the
men and women Of Belgium.
10 is the King Of Spain, all honor 10
him for il. and not the President OF
the United States, who is now making
some determined effort for the relief
OF these people.
II through the official spokesman Of
our great country we would clearly and
definitely demand the cessation OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-31
Ensland'S Political Upheaval,
Putting Nations Genius in Charge
Bv the REV. WILLIAM H. MORGAN

ulsr among the upper few heir pos
SCISSOR may be.
The great radical whom Lord North
clfe called tho Worlds Greatest
Democrat" the man without noble
birth or social backing has become
Prime Minister 90 the worlds greatest
empire.
There is. however larger view Of
tins event
Il is only when We view 10 as vim
dication of the principles OF democracy
that We can sense its full meaning.
For centuries the believers IN the
ideals o. democracy have been told that
their dreams are utopian, the people
are not ft 10 rule.
The existence IN nation OF class
governing from generation to genera
ton. has been described as the only
possible condition OF political equili-
brium.
parliamentary and congressional gov
eminent has been emphasized again ana
again.
Autocracy. save in Russia, has made
for efficiency and economy.
And vet in the most tremendous test
ine OF this great war governments OF
the people have not collapsed; have
not betrayed the future, but have be-
come more and more efficient.
England is a monarchy, but the pr1n-
ciples Of her government are demo
cratic
When a trusted government failed to
show the necessary vigor in the con
duct Of affairs, domestic and military.
p change was made The government
was reorCanized and az its head was
placed The first OF England'S sons First.
not by birth. nor by wealth. but by
power to serve her in her crisis.
Democracy is set for battle. and un-
less all signs fail. her vision. her vigor
and her resolution will in this conflict
overmatch all the traditional advan-
tagcs Of despotism. and by the final
victory vindicate her 10 the world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-31
what Was the Most Significant Event of 1862"

His mind is swift, his thoughts subtle
as lightning. his final decisions hxed.
Few men have won more signal victo-
ries in the realm Of politics, where the
statesman had to plead nm unpopular
cause and meet hostile audiences:
Speaking IN North IrelNd, Lloyd
George shouted: we must have Home
Rule for ireland. yes, and afterward
FOR Wales. Scotland and England;
And also for hell doomed a half
drunken voice. Quite right, was enc
retort. 81 like to hear a man stand
IN for his own country" Tested from
every viewpoint. events are making
IL Increasingly certain that Lloyd
George is the man Of destiny who will
lead his pilgrim host out Of the viii,
derness into the promised land, and
some time during 1917 he will hang
out his signals OF victory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-31

HAT was the most significant event in the year 1916?
IA Some of the most noted clergymen of greater New
W York reply to this question. Among them
:. Rev Dr. William T. Manning, rector Of Trinity Church
Rev Dr. David James Burrel minister Marble Collegiate
oh Reformed Church; the Rev. Dr. Newell Dwight Hills.
plymouth Church Brooklyn the Rev Dr. Charles A. Eaton
lister Madison Avenue Baptist Church. Rabbi Stephen S.
e Of the Free Synagogue the Rev. DR. William H. Morgan
" calvary Methodist Church. the Rev. Dr. John Haynes
e of the Church of the Messiah Father j. L. Bedford
be Church of the Nativity Brooklyn and the Rev Charles
- REYNOLDS of the Park Presbyterian Church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-31
Wilson's Peace Plea


1t is difficult to estimate the impor-
lance Of events when We are so near to
them. II would be easier to say what
was the most striking event in the year
1900 than in the year 1916. We need
perspective 70 get proportion. Many
events in the worlds history that af-
terward proved to be turning points in
the story of man were not considered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-31
WAVE BREAKS LEG, SHE SUES
Can Dance No More. Woman Seeks
Damages from Deal, y. J.

Miss Beatrice Forsythe had TO give
up dancing for living after she went
bathing at Deal Beach in August, 1914,
when wave hurled log against her
right leg, breaking it in three places.
Yesterday she sued the Borough OF
Deal. y. j., for $50. 900. She alleges
the guards were instructed to display
NO Bathing signs that day, but did
no.. Miss Forsythe is a clerk at the
newsstand in the Hotel Majestic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-31
Lloyd Georges Work
By the REV. DIR. NEWELL DWIGHT
HILLS

Before the historian decides upon the
great event Of 1916 he must look about
FOR the footprints made By the great
man of the year. For all students OF
democracy. interested in the gains for
liberty during the year. the worlds
outstanding figure i Lloyd George.
His story is as romantic and thrilling
for the neople Of Wales as the story Of
Abraham Lincoln for the people Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-31
SUFFRAGISTS GET $l11,327
Congressional Unions Collections
Double Those of any Previous Year.

Washington, Dec. 30.-Collections for
the suffrage cause through the national
headquarters here of the Congressional
Union totalled $111,327 during 1915.
This is more than twice as much as
in any previous year.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-07-06
HETTY GREEN DEAD.

Hetty Green, the richest woman
in the world" as she was generally
known, died at her home in New
York, Monday morning, July Bird,
aged 81 years. Mrs. Green leaves a
fortune estimated at from one hun
bred to one hundred and twenty-five
millions of dollars. She had suffer
ed three strokes of paralysis. 1t is
said she died without having realized
her LIES ambition, to make her son,
Col. E. H. r. Green, the richest man
in the world. The funeral took place
Wednesday morning, her body being
inferred in the Episcopal cemetery at
Bellows Falls, Vermont.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-07-06
THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1915.
We're TickIed- To Death.

The County Commissioners have
made their levy for the year 1916,
rate being fixed at 81 .O5, an increase
of 7 cents over the levy of 1915.
In the number of items showing
the make up of the principal sums to
be paid out of the levy we see
"Banquo's Ghost" (The LeGore
Bridge calling for an annual allow
ance to go toward it payment. This
item contributed much to the present
increase in our tax rate, and quite
naturally we're ticklcd to death at
the idea of helping paw for this ex-
plot on the part of Mr.. L'Gore.
We are going to be charitable,
however, toward Mr.. I.eGore. We
hope that the fund which he will re-
ceive in payment of this bridge forced
by him ON an unwilling x-payine
community for something that is OF
no earthly use to them, that he will
be enabled with this money now be-
ing paid to him for his bridge to in
crease it many fold so that in the
course ofiycars he may become con
science stricken and hand back to the
County and State the money now
being levied against the taxpayers
for its purchase.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-07-06
HAM MAKER.

Mrs. Ida c., wife of Mr.. Peter N.
Hammaker of this place, died early We'd
nesday morning, July 5th, at her home
on Church street. While Mrs. Hammak-
er had been in i'll health for some time,
death came suddenly and as shock to
her many friends in this community.
She was daughter of the late George
w. and Caroline Miller of Lewistown,
her mother passing away April, 1915.
Surviving her, besides her husband, are
four brothers, viz: J. Marshall Miller,
of Frederick; W. L. Miller, of Waynes-
boro; Geo. McC. Miller, of Lewistown,
and Charles N. Miller, of Baltimore.
Funeral services will be held at the
residence Friday afternoon at l.30 o'clock
and interment made in Mt. Olivet ceme-
terry, Frederick, Md. Rev. w. C. Waite
myer, pastor of st. Johns Lutheran
church, will officiate at the services.
Persons desiring to attend the funeral
services are welcome to do so.
M. L. Creager & Son funeral directors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-07-06
SabiIIasviIIe News.

On Wednesday, June e, Mrs. Rob't
Harbaugh rendered her husband and son
Carroll delightful birthday surprist
party. Thirty guests attended the fes-
tivities. Refreshments were served the
young people at 8. 80 and later the older
folks enjoyed the fine supper.
Mrs. Green and little son, who have
been spending the early summer at
Mountain View Cottage, will leave for
their home on Saturday.
Mr.. Clarence Duncan, of Chicago, spent
several days last week with his brother,
Mr.. H. H. Duncan at the Williar cottage.
Mrs. l.. D. Crawford and daughters
spent the Fourth with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Shelter, at Fairfield, Pa.
Miss Marion Firor, who has been visit
ing in Marion and Ocean City, Md, re-
turned home Tuesday accompanied by
Miss Mary Keedy, of Hagerstown.
Mrs. Margaret Achey, of Baltimore,
is visiting her sister, Mrs M. L. Firor
Children's Day service was held in the
Reformed church on Sunday night. The
decorations of ferns and roses were novel
and beautiful and the services interesting,
helpful and well attended.
Oklahoma Tribe held a most successful
festival on Saturday night at their hall.
Mrs. Flora Bussard spent Sunday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. David Waga-
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Collins are visiting
friends in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Bangs spent the
Fourth with Mr.. and Mrs. C. r. K. Beck
of Frederick.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-07-06
Red Mems Celebration.
Big Crowd Sees Parade Tues
day Afternoon.

The celebration of the Improved Order
Red Men being held in Frederick this
week attracted thousands of visitors to
the county seat Tuesday, July 4th.
The celebration was formally opened
Monday night with big fraternal
parade.
On Tuesday the parade started near to
3 o'clock and presented beautiful spec
tacle while passing down Market street
The costumes worn by many of the Red
Men were handsome and the war paint
on their faces made them look the real
Indian. Tomahawks, clubs and other
paraphanalia familiar to the Red Men
were carried by the various tribes.
Eight bands of music were in line and
also the Boy Scout drum corps. There
was music from one end of the city to
the other.
With all the rush and heavy traffic not
AN accident was reported. This Is con-
sidered remarkable from the fact that
times automobiles ran so close together
that only with great difficulty could the
pedestrians cross the street.
There was no disorder to mar the
pleasure Of the day. The great crowd
see med in harmony with the occasio
and everybody was good natured. Tn"
patriotic side was tremendously evident
in every direction. Hundreds of persons
carried small flags, while large ones flut.
tered overhead from nearly every home,
public building and business houses IN
The city. An attractive girl sailed forth
in smart costume of red, white and
blue. The colors blended in manner
that was not conspicuous but they We're
al there in profusion.
Cash prizes were offered for the tribe
presenting III e best appearance, having
the most men in line and the tribe com
ing the longest distance. The York, Pa,
tribe captured honors for the best APP
pearance, and the Harrisburg tribe won
for coming the longest distance.
The judges made honorable mention OF
Antietam Tribe of Hagerstown; Della
ware tribe of Brunswick, Alfaretta Tribe
of Woodsboro, and Uncas Tribe OF
Waynesboro.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-07-06
Two Autos Wrecked.

Mr.. Frank Mort driving an Oldsmobile
car, and Mr.. Frank Grimes driving an
Oakland, collided on the Woodsboro pike
near Frederick last Friday afternoon,
the cars striking with such force that it
required considerable work to get them
apart. Mr.. Mort was alone and Grimes
was accompanied by his son Leroy, Mr..
Calvin Keeney and son, and Albert Din
terman. Mr.. Keeney was seriously hurt
and his son considerably bruised All
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-07-06
Personal.

Rev. Stewart Cramer, of Lancaster,
spent few hours with his aunt, Mrs.
Mary Miller, last Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Mackley and Mr..
and Mrs. X. o. Eyler visited at the home
of Mr.. Daniel Eigenbrode near Waynes-
boro last Sunday.
Miss Kate Hartley, of Baltimore, spent
several days with her sister, Miss Eliza
beth Hartley.
Mr.. and Mrs Victor Birelv, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. K. Shaffer and Miss Margaret
Waesche motored to Pittsburgh last Sun
day. The trip was made in Mr. Birely's
new Saxon car.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Delaplane and son
and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Creager Wis
tied Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinson at
Hagerstown, last Sunday.
Mr.. John Martin spent Sunday with
his mother, Mrs. Jennie c. Martin.
Miss Hilda Hinze, Of Baltimore. is
penang some tltne WIFI her aunt, Wis.,
Margaret Foreman.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Waters, Of Balti-
more, are visiting DR.. and Mrs. James
X. Waters this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi C. Leatherman ard
Rev. Clarence Leatheraman are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Leatherman at
Charlotte Hall, St. Mary's county, this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Cover and family,
of York, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
G Morrison.
Misses Grace and Emma Norris, of
Joppa, Md visited at the home of Mayor
and Mrs. Joseph C. Martin the past week
Mrs. Joseph Waltemyer and Miss Mary
A. Waltemyer, of Baltimore. visited at
the home of Rev. and Mrs. w. c. Waite
myer over the week end.
Mrs Margaret E. Lantz, of Hanover,
Pa, spent the Fourth with Mr.. and Mrs.
George Late.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-07-06

1t has been announced by the
American Railway Association at
New York, that railroads throughout
the United States have been notified
to expedite the movement of all Gov
eminent supplies consigned to the
Mexican borGer. 1t is understood
that Government supplies will be
given precedence over all other freight.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-07-06
FrankIinviIIe News.

Miss Louise Gall visited friends in
Frederick last week.
Mrs. Russell Forney, Ralph Gall and
Leada Stull are on the sick list.
Mrs William Devices is visiting friends
in Emmtsburg.
Miss Florence Demuth is visiting
friends near Gettysburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Blickenstaff and
children spent Sunday in Foxv'lle.
Miss Ruth Manahan, OF Sabilasville,
has returned home after spending few
days with her sister, Mrs. Joseph Fry.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-07-06
July 18th Very Quiet.

Thurmont had no July 4th celebration
and as consequence everything was
very quiet. Many residences were hand
somely decorated with flags and bunting,
and the small boy had his usual supply
of fire crackers during the day and fire.
works at night.
Many of our people made trips to Fred
erck, Emmitsburg and Gettysburg where
elaborate celebrations were held, and a
number of families spent the day along
the Monocacy and other streams fishing.
The weather was delightful all day,
the early morning and night being
especially cool for the season.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-07-06
Another Game.

Last Saturday afternoon the Rocky
Ridge baseball club, who put it over tn,
Keymar club two weeks ago at this
place, came to Thurmont and faced a
pickup club of this on the High School
diamond. Leslie Fox, for the vi,itors,
was pounded with ease by those who are
seldom seen on the diamond, and his
team mates were slow at finding the
balls Eddie Creeger tossed over the plate.
The score at the close of long, drawn
out game was Thurmont IL; Rocky
Ridge 4.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-07-06
FLOOD IN VIRGINIA.

Late Sunday afternoon last there
was cloudburst to the south of Har-
risonburg, Va. Streams swept over
the lowlands and water stood four
feet deep over the Valley turnpike.
Fifty automobiles were halted by the
the high water. Harrisonburg was
cut off from telephone service. Hail
did much damage to growing crops.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-07-06
WAR NEWS WITHHELD.

Secretary of War Baker has placed
the strictest censorship on news at the
War Department. No information
regarding the number of guardsmen
sent to the border or the destination
to which they are sent will be given
out. The publication of such news
would tell too much to Mexican lead
ers in advance.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-07-06
Wearing Fur Coats.
Deadwood, S. d.

Deadwood, S. d.
Clarion Publishing Co.,
Thurmont, Md
Dear Sirs: Find inclosed money order
for 81 for subscription to Clarion. Send
same to Chadron, Neb.. as it is very I'M
certain as to how long we will be in Dead
wood. This, June 2Sth, is real summer
day. Until Sunday last We have had
steam heat in the hotel and wearing fur
coats. Respectfully,
Mrs. A. c. Valentine.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-07-06
Are You Interested?

Our readers are directed to the adj
vcrtisemcnt headed Federal Inquiry
or Railroad Strike" and they are
asked to read this statement OF the
railroads carefully as it contains a
great deal that is of vital Importance
to this as well as every other COM
munity where the common carrier
serves the public.
Are you interested in the subject
of whether or not the conductors, en-
gineers, tiremen and brakcmcn, shall
tie up all railroads by a strike which
will paralyze all traffic from coast to
coast?
If you are not awake to what this
will mean to you as an individual; it
is high time that you give the same
some serious thought and give eX-
preston to your views to those who
will likely be called upon to take a
hand in its settlement.
1t has long since been our opinion
that the Federal authorities should
have control of matters such as are
at issue-in fact, we hold strongly to
the idea that if organized labor insist
upon bringing about such calamity
as would be enacted should strike
be precipitated, that an injunction
should be issued by the Federal au-
thorities against all such unions and
associations who may participate in
or aid in bringing about such a con-
dition.
We believe that any set of men en-
gagged in any occupation of labor has
a right to organize for their mutual
benefit and protection, but they have
no right either as individual organi-
cations or amalgamated associations
to force any corporation or individual
to bend to their arrogant demands.
Any individual has right to say
to his employer that he desires more
pay, the employer has right to re-
fuse it if he sees proper-the employe
has right to quit his job, but he has
no right either moral or legal to com
pei his fellow workman to quit if he
is satisfied.
1t is our opinion that organized
labor as it is consti tuted today and
as dictated to by it's labor leaders
comes fully within the Sherman
Antitrust laws and as such should
be dealt with accordingly.
Again, we ask, are you interested?
If the Western Maryland Railroad
was tied up indefinitely by such a
strike as is proposed, would it affect
you, and if SO to what extent? The
situation is serious. The public has
no organization such as the amalga-
mated association of those demand
ing that the railroads give up to them
500, 900, 10000 more per annum.
These are all trained employees and
their places cannot be filled for quite
long time and the pity of it all is
that If sixty per cent vote to strike
the forty per cent who are willing to
keep on working will not be permit
ted to do SO by their organizations.
What do you think about it?
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-07-06

American affairs in Mexico will be
taken over by British diplomatic and
consular officials in case OF war.
The French Embassy will look af-
ter Mexican interests at Washington.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-07-06
Helm Wanted.

The Hosiery at this place is in need of
help and is anxious to secure same. An
order for 10000 dozen socks has just
been secured from the United States
Government. Some of these may posi-
bly, be worn by our troops in Mexico.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-07-06

Col. Siram D. Marvil, proprietor
eff the Delaware Leader, weekly
paper at Laurel. Del, shut up the
plant and enlisted in Company B,
of the State Militia.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-07-06

Stewart Rohrbaugh of York, Pa,
was drowned in the Susquehanna
river Sunday, after assisting two girls
who had waded into deep water.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-07-06

Sixteen suits for absolute divorce
were filed in Hagerstown, Md, dur
ing the month of June, breaking all
previous monthly records.