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FOR SECRETARY.
FOR COMMISSIONERS.

The new Board of Commissioners will
have some hard problems to solve; the
lighting system, street paving and in
crease in tax rate, being among the first
to claim their attention.
The matter of permitting roller skat-
ing on pavements at all hours of the day
night needs regulating or should be pro-
hibited.
Traffic laws should be enacted and en-
forced, both In regard automobiles and
vehicles; speed laws should govern the
automobile and motorcycle, and the man.
ner in which teams are left standing
along the street is another important
item.
Catoctin clarion., 1916-04-13
Spring.

Spring is looked upon by many as the
most delightful season of the year, but
this cannot be said of the rheumatic.
The cold and camp weather brings on
rheumatic pains which are anything but
pleasant. They can be relieved, how
ever, by applying Chamberlain's Lini-
ment. Obtainahle everywhere.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion., 1916-04-13
RECITAL
By Scholars In Expression,

By Scholars In Expression,
Grace Young Beard instructress, will
be given under auspices of Mite Society
of St. Johns Lutheran church in Town
Hall, Thurmont, Easter Monday even
ing, April Oath.
apr l3 ct
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Commissioners Elected.
Electioneering Brisk And Big
Vote POlled.

Vote POlled.
The municipal election was held in
Thurmont Monday, full Board Of Com
missioners being elected.
Ever since the night Of the primary
meeting a contest was on for President
of the Board. not between the candidates
themselves, but between friends Of Jos.
Z. Martin and E. E. Black. Both parties
worked hard and as a conse quence very
large vote was polled.
Mr.. George E. Wilhide, the third can
didate, was left to work for himself and
the work done in behalf Of the other
candidates cut his vote very much.
So far as we know, no special effort
was made in behalf Of any candidate for
Secretary or Commissioner. Two candi-
dates, Messrs Clayton Creager and Jos.
A. Wed,lle, served on the Board during
the past year and both received very
complimentary vote.
Mayor Freeze, owing to business in
Baltimore, was not present at the election.
The vote was as follows:
Catoctin clarion., 1916-04-13
For Sale!

The property owned and occupied by
Mrs. Margaret E. Keefer, situated on
the road leading from State Road to
Apples church. Two Acres of land, 2
Story Frame House and all outbuildings
in splendid repair, fine fruit, water, etc.
A splendid home in every particular,
close to Thurmont. For further particu-
lars apply to
GEORGE A. EYLER,
Carroll st. Extended,
mch 16 If Thurmont, Md.
Catoctin clarion., 1916-04-13
Business Locals.

Dressmaking.
The undersigned offers her services as
dressmaker to anyone having work of
that character.
MISS CLARA MACKLEY,
W. Main Street,
apr l3 St Thurmont, Md.
Wanted at Once.
Settled Woman to Cook in Small Fam
lily. Good wages and good home for right
party. Address reply to Postoffice Box
ZIG, Frederick, Md.
apr 6 tt
FOR SALE.
Sudan Grass, Most Wonderful Hay
Plant Grown. Seed for Sale.
W. I. H. zENTz,
mch 80 St. Thurmont, Md.
For Sale.
Good Home Grown Seed Oats. Re.
cleaned. Price 60c per hushel.
A. H. ETzLER, Miller,
mch 1T Thurmont, Md.
FOR RENT.
April lst, Cottage, East Main street,
Modern improvements, Electric Lights.
Garden, Chicken House, Fruit. Apply to
CHARLES C. WATERS,
feb 10 tt Thurmont, Md.
For Sale.
Fine Male Pigeons for mating. Fol
particulars call at
CLARION OFFICE.
may tt
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
Tho Kind You Have Always Bought
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Total, $5l, ,2O8 IA
STATE OF MARYLAND, a.
COUNTY OF FREDERICK, co.
l, Stanley R. Damuth, Cashier of the
above named institution, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
STANLEY R. DAMUTH, Cashier.
Subscribed and Sworn to before me
this 2lst day of March, 1916.
Frank r. Martin,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
f. A. RoDDY,
JAMES X. WATERS, DIRECTORS.
JOHN P. T. MATTHIAS.
Catoctin clarion., 1916-04-13

FOR PRESIDENT OF BOARD.
Joseph C. Martin. ................ n
George e. Wilhide. e........... H
Elmer z. Black ..,,.,.,.......... AZ
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New Advertisements.

NOW ADVERTISEMENTS.
The Gem.
Dressmaking.
w. M. Railway.
Gearge L. Kaufman.
Catoctin clarion., 1916-04-13
REPORT

THE CONDITION OF THE THURMoNT
BANK, AT THURMoNT, IN THE STATE
OF MARYLAND, AT THE CLOSE
OF BUSINESS.
MARCH z, 1918.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-05-11
ONE MEASURE COVERS ALL SHIP.
PING BILLS

Washington, May Various adj
ministration shipping bills, combined
into one measure and amended so
that Democratic leaders believe it will
enlist the united support of their
party members and possibly some Re
publicans, will be introduced i'll the
house May s by Chairman AleXan-
der of the mechant marine commit
tee. 1t will be referred TO the conr-
mittee and reported back Tuesday.
By limiting the government opera
ton of vessels to five years after the
close Of the European war the c"ul~
mittee had won over Majority Leader
Kitchin and other influential Demo
Gratis. Mr.. Kitchin tonight ann"gncc0
his complete satisfaction with the bill,
promised to take the floor i'll favor oi
it, and predicted its passage. Ship
owners, who have made a hard fight
in the committee against the govern
ment going into business by opcrAi-
ing ships" also have expressed them
selves as pleased over this important
change.
The bill is destined TO meet with
more favor in the senate than did
the ship purchase measure last scs-
sion, which was fillibustered TO death
by a group of Democrats who Joined
with the Republican minority. There
ara at least three new Democratic scn-
ators who will support the measure
and the dissenting Democrats OF the
last session will not be able to bloch
the bill should they decide to OppO5c
it.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-05-11
QUEZON DESPAIRS
OF INDEPENDENCE

Washington, May S.-Manuel Que
I'm, Philippine commissioner, who has
been urging Phillil pine independence,
told President Wilson today that he
and his followers had abandoned the
idea of freedom in the near future and
hoped congress would pass the house
bill giving a greater share Of self"gov-
ernment to- the islands, but setting no
date for independence.
Mr.. Quezon urged the president to
support the house bill and not insist
upon the Clarke amendment approved
by the senate which would give indie
pendence by 1920. T. R. Yango, pres
ident of the Philippine chamber Of
commerce, saw the president with Mr..
Quezon. The whole question was dis
icussed at length and the president
promised to consult with the senate and
house leaders.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-05-11
THE WAREHOUSE

Yorkyille Enquirer:
There are very few individuals Of
intelligence in South Carolina who
have not been able to appreciate the
eccct> Of the state warehouse system
OH economic conditions; but it Is large
" a question of viewpoint and circum-
stances as to whether those effects are
approved or disapproved.
As we see it, we do not think that
there is any doubt about the fact that
the state warehouse system has been a
most potent influence in halding up the
price of cotton. We are aware Of the
fact that the state system affords only
a small portion Of the cotton storage
room in the south, and also that ware
houses generally are atfording prac-
tically all Of the advantages OF the
state warehouse. We are aware, too,
that many people are using this as an
argument against the need for the state
warehouse but we happen to know
that it has brought about the adyan-
taycS would not have been realized.
We have no way to prove it; but
we think it stands to reason that er-
ccpt for southern warehouse facilities,
back up by regional reserve money,
available to everybody, and cheaper in
SuranCe, the price Of cotton would have
been ruling much lower in the south
than it has duled. We are aware that
many people have carried cotton since
last fall without seeing selling prices
advance much over what they were
then: but we think that most of these
people are able to comprehend what
prices would have ben If they had all
tried TO sell last fall, and if so they can
form an idea Of what prices would
have been now.
There is no doubt about the fact In
our opinion. that the warehouse has
put cotton producers In q much more
Independent position than they have
ever ben befor. The result Of this
has ben to the very great benefit Of
cotton producers generally and to the
country as whole.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-05-11
WILSON INFORMS GERMANY RE,
LATIONS WILL CONTINUE
But They Depend on Submarine Conn
manders, Obeying Instructions
Germauc Can't pictaSe 50 8 ssst;s;;; 4
Matters.
Matters.

Washington, May S.-A note to Ger
many practically has been completed
and probably will 80 forward to Ber-
lin today. 1t will be made public soon
afterward. 1t is understood it would
he brief, informing Germany that as
long as the new instructions to sub
marine commanders are observed dip
lomatic relations will be continued, but
that the United States can not allow
Germany to dictate its negotiations
with Great Britain.
The president worked Oh the pro-
posed communication early today after
his conference with Secretary Lansing
last night. 1t is understood officials
are SO far agreed Oh the policy to be
pursued that it will not be necessary
to wait for the cabinet meeting to-
morrow.
While the German note has ayerted,
for the present at least, u break i'll dip
lumatic relations, it was said today that
the president was not satisfied with the
apparent conditions attached by Ger
many. The United States stands by
its demand that Germany cease her at
tackS Oh vessels in violation Of inter
national law regardless of negotiations
which may be carried on with Great
Britain over the food blockade. Some
of the presidents advisers wanted him
t" make no reply to the Germany note
and only wait developments, but he is
understood To have to send the COM
munication.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-05-11
PATRICK NEWS ITEMS

Mrs Annie Eatman. Ot Durham, y.
c.. is visiting relatives III town.
Mr.. s. J. Sellers, OF Ruby, was in
Patrick last Friday.
Mrs. John A. Winburn, who has
been visiting at the home OF her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. =. i. Treacy,
near Cheraw, returned home Monday.
Mr.. j. H. Scott is spending several
days in Carthage, n. c.
Rev. J. ID. Harrelson will assist Rev.
w. V. Jerman in a meeting at st. Mary
church, beginning Thursday night and
will continue several days.
Rev. w. V. Jerman returned Friday
from Lydia, where he had been attend
ing the district conference.
While the family were attending
church Sunday morning, the dwelling
house of Mr.. J. R. Griggs was dis
covered on fire, which was soon
burned TO the ground, together with
all his household goods, nothing being
saved but some meat and lard and a
little -four. which were taken from
the smoke house before it was burned
Mr.. Griggs Is prosperous farmer
living five miles south of Patrick, and
his friends and neighbors sympathise
with him in his loss.
Rev. B. ID. Thames and family left
Tuesday in their automobile for q
three or fou weeks visi to &
home in Virginia.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-05-11
GERMAN EMPEROR
SEEKING PEACE
HOPES FOR EARLY PEACE
Information Obtained From Circular
Issued by German Humanity
League-kingS in Rome.

London, May S.-The correspondent
at Rotterdam, Of the Exchange 1eie-
graph Company, cabled the following
today:
ION the occasion of the Easter tes-
tival, Emperor William sent an auto
graph letter to Pope eBnedict and eX-
pressed the hope that the Pontilf, with
the King Of Spain, would be able ia
construct a scheme with the object vi
bringing together, under the auspices
emblem Of the dove and olive branch,
conference Of belligerents for consider
alton of an immediate arnistice-in
the fervent hope Of securing all early
peace without detriment to the legiti-
mate aspirations of nationalities.'
Event of Significance.
The correspondent says he obtained
this information from a circular just
issued by the German Humanity
League. The circular also says con-
siderable significance is attached to the
arrival in Rome of ENJOYS from the
kikngs Of Bavaria and SaXony, who
had prolonged audiences with Cardinal
Gasparri, Papal Secretary Of State.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-05-11
MEET FOR TRAINING IN ART OF
SOLDIER

Fort Oglethorpe, Ga, May 1.-Two
hundred and fifty business and pro-
fessional emn whose residence range
from New England to the Mexican
border were tranformed into khaki
clad citizen soldiery at the Southern
military training camp which opened
here yesterday
Tonight a hundred camptires lighted
the north slope of Snodgrass hill,
where SO years ago was fought one
Of the sanguinary battles of the War
Between the Sections. Two colums,
one of the regular army detachment
Of 700 men and the other battalion
Of military students commanded by
coast artillery and cavalry captains.
came together for the first time under
a tent to hear the opening lecture by
Lieut. Col. D. w. Ketcham, training
camp commander, and an address by
Capt. GQordon Johnson, aide de camp
to Maj. Gen Lenoard Wood. OBJ
jects, plans and rules OF the training
course were explained.
Massachusetts,, New York and Penn
sylvania sent majority Of the apph-
cants for military training.
The first class enrolled will par
ticape in the manoeuvres until June
3. Capt. Johnston said it was the Oh
ject of the war department to organize
other classes so that the training work
might be continued all summer.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-05-11
SCOTT REPORT AGREED TO BY
WILSON
Said to Provide for Use of Mexican
Railways-NO Time Set for With
drawal of American Troops.

Washington, May 1.-THE American
government is ready to accept, i'll It's
main points, the agreement for the fu-
ture pursuit Of Villa and his bandits
drawn up by Gen. Obregon and Gen.
Scott This was decided ut 4 confer,
ence today beteen President Wilson
and Secretary Baker.
Formal announcement Of the posi-
ton of the American government Will
not be given out until Gen. Carranza
has had opportunity to pass on the
report submitted to him by Gen. OBJ
RECON. As soon as that is done an
other conference between Gen. Obre-
gon and Gen. Scott will he held Oh the
border and the negotiations will be
formally concluded. Officials here
take it for granted that Gen. ObreSOn
would not have made an agreement
which would not have been accepted
by his chief.
The agreement provides for the CO.
operation Of American troops and Car
rama soldiers in clearing northern
Mexico Of bandits. Mexican railroads
will be utilized for the transportation
of supplies for the American troops.
While no time limit is set for the with
drawal from Mexico that will be d1-'o
as SOON as there are definite indica-
tions that American border towns are
no longer in danger of raids.
Secretary Baker and President Will
son reviewed the agreement at lngth
today and Secretary Baker sent mes
sage to Gen. Scott ON the future con-
duct Of the negoatiOnS.
. Officials characterized the agree
ment as satisfactory" but would not
state whether every detail was ac-
ceptable.
When the negotiations are ended
President Wilson probably will make
q statement.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-05-11
PERSHINGS FORCE HAS KILLED
ABOUT 1875 MEXIC BANDITS

Field Headquarters, May 5.-(By
motor truck to Columbus, y. NJ, May
S)-The punitive expedition under
Brigadier-G General J. J. Pershing has
accounted to date for about 10 villa
bandits slain and between 200 and 800
wounded. Meanwhile the Americans
lost six killed, ratio of twenty ban
dts slain for every American life lost.
In wounded the bandits have suffered
thirty casualties for every American
hit by q bullet
While the eXpeditionary forces have
not lost one officer, the Villa bands
have had half a dozen Of their lead
ers killed, The significance Of this
showing was that it was made against
some Of the most desperate fighters
in Mexico, men whose regulations
have ranked high among the military
men produced by five years Of Mexican
revolution.
More important than the number Of
bandits killed has been their complete
loss Of morale Nowhere will they
stand any longer to fight Americans.
A few shots from advantageous ground
and the bandits run, abandoning their
good positions before the Americans
are on equal terms.
Men here today from the Temochic
fight, the last the Americans have had
up to this date, said that in order to
get Candlario Cervantes' bandits to
fight at all it was necessary for Col.
George A. Dodd, the American COM
mander, to lead his men into a posi-
ton where the Villa forces ought to
have had all the best Of the strategic
ground. These bandits, however,
moreover, were not outnumbered and
their horses were fresher than those
Of their pursuers. With all the advan-
tage Of position, Ceryantes' men quit
as soon as night fell. Knowing that
pursuit in the darkness was not posi-
BILE, Col. Dodd held his men on the COM
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-05-11

mediately there were objections from
members of the association that they
were not willing for man Of Mr.. Nc
Laurins caliber to make the sacrifice
of running for minor office, and that
all we wanted was an opportunity to
be heard. Then came the resolution
by Mr.. w. E. Dabbs, requesting time
from the state convention, and it was
the understanding Of all present that
it was a request for the farmers to be
heard through their state warehouse
commissioner, and that If this was
granted 1t was unnecessary for him to
become a candidate for any office. In
case the convention failed to comply
with what we considered a very rea-
sonable request, then as president l
was to call the association together
to take such action as might be deemed
advisable to get before the people"
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-05-11
AMERICAN INGENUITY is PROV.
ING SUPERIOR TO EUROPEAN
EXPERIENCE IN MANAG-
ING WAR TRUCKS

EXtfemeS III daily temperature make
travel by motor truck over the barren
wastes Of northern Mexico hardship
to American drivers engaged in Gen
eral Pershing's Villa-hunt. Following
day Of scorching heat will come a
night Of chills and frost. 1t is common
for drivers to postpone advances in the
morning until the suns warmth has
melted the ice in the radiator. Despite
such handicaps, the manner in which
the more than 300 American-made mo-
tor trucks are being managed is tri-
butte to American ingenuity"
Such is the word brought back from
the Mexican border by A. H. Leavitt,
assistant manager Of truck tire sales
for The B. F. Goodrich Company, Ak
ron, Ohio, who returned this week af
ter an interesting stay with the army
forces at Columbus, S. M. He was
there to assist in the opening Of new
Goodrich truck tire distributing store,
as convenience to the government in
securing quick service in tire renewals.
G. r. Serfass, Goodrich service man,
is stationed at Columbus.
Il had an opportunity to talk with
a number Of we'll known newspaper cor
respondents while in Columbus"
states Mr.. Leavitt, writers who had
made close observation on various Eu-
ropean backgrounds before being as
signed to the Mexican border. With
out exception, they declared that the
United States army is handling motor
trucks far more efficiently than the
British, French and German field fore
es. Uncle Sans men are doing this
despite their comparative inexperience
with motor trucks adapted to actual
war conditions. For years the Euro
pean armies have learned to rely on
motor trucks as important war aids.
But, according to the newspaper men
at the border, the American trait Of
alterness in rising to the emergency is
making up for lack of experience and
advance planning.
I'm Europe the road conditions for
motor trucks are most ideal. In Mexi-
co the truck trains that have penetrat-
ed the interior for a distance Of 400
miles and more, have encountered diff
ficulties that are most extreme in hard
ship, both to truck equipment ard
drivers. The best roads over the de-
serts. hills and mountains are nothing
more than uneven trails, and there is
stretch Of Is miles followed by the
war trucks that must be followed over
the hardest, most non-resisting lava
beds.
Great credit is due the various
American truck manufacturers who
have put patriotism above dollars in
their efforts to make the motor-truck
ype1ition Of the army into Mexico a
success. They have sent the most eX-
pert drivers and mechanics from their
factories for service at the front; and
at ElPaso, Columbus and other assem-
bling points, have established stock
depots to furnish parts with no more
delay than il the trucks were driving
up to the factory door,"
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-05-11
STATE CONVENTION TO
MEET NEXT WEEK
Democratic Body Will Discuss Biennial
"Circus," Woman Suffrage, Wood
row Wilson's Policy and Other
Live Topics cs-RepOrts of Various
County Conventions Are Analy-

| y
! convention, May Il, Viii come either
directly instructed OF interentlaliy
pledged to oppose any measure tehu-
lnS 10 abolish the county -tO-copnty cali
Na>s oi the candidates for. State Of
ices. according to- u study Of the re-
uOrtS OF the various county conVen-
lions held throughout the State May J..
Iue a-ttaliou asinst the biennial
circus has been especially noticeable
i'll the last two years and one delega-
ton from Greenwood, consisting Of
elsht men, were instructed by their COLI
yention to institute and fight for i re-
solution doing away with the CAM
paisn. Tnis Will probably be the most
Important matter To come before the
STATE democratic convention this year.
Petitions Ill favor of woman SUI
fruse will likely he presented.
Iuerc viii be 33S delegates to the
runyemi .UlI, two more than formerly
OH uncuuut Of the new county ef NC
/ COrmici, which will have Il represen-
latiuu OF four, While Abberille county,
formerly having eight, will have only
six delegates. The number VI dele
Gates from all other counties remains
the same. beng twice the county's
representation III the general assem-
bly,.
Beaufort county will probably
send contested delegation, as one fac
ton bulted during the recent conTen-
ton. Beaufort will also attempt to
have the convention adopt rule plac-
ing municipal primaries under the su-
peryiSipn of the State machinery. \
recent election in Beaufort is the di-
rect cause Of the movement for pro-
lection. Minor changes i'll the rules
will also be considered by the body,
us suggested at the recent meeting of
the State executive committee.
Newspaper accounts also show the
following: The administration or
Gov. Manning was commended in whole
oi, il -,,art -Snntnr- -4sc Inhe-.c -8eal--
fort and kershaw counties, the dele
CATION in the last being all Manning
mcn. Anti-BleaSe forces Won the con-
vemtion in Barnwell Supporters OF
Former Gov. BlcaSe carried the con-
NcntienS in Anderson and Newberry.
Mccormick county showed an anti
Manning sentiment. In the Chester
convention resolution commencing
the State administration was not voted
Oh because of motion to adjourn. A
woman suffrage resolution in the Rich-
county convention met the same fate.
Hearty aud ringing Endorsements or
the administration Of President Wood
row Wilson and recommending his re-
nomination by the democratic party
were adopted i'll II coluntics: no NEIL
tion of such action by the county con-
ycntiUn was made in the reports from
Charleston. Dillon and Chesterfield.
\ further analysis of the attitude
twuard the cuunty-to-comty canvass
shows: That there will he 9S dele
Gates favOrin" its continuance, 80 op-
posed. 80 uuiiI>tructcd, II seeking an
A.