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Evening star., 1916-01-22
Chafe Under Restrictions.

No President of all the illustrious line
of men who have presided for longer
or briefer periods over the destinies Of
the nation has ever taken advantage of
the opportunities afforded by the exalt-
ed position to run counter to the ideals
of democracy upon which the republic
is founded. Indeed. not a few of the
Presidents have gone to the opposite
extreme and have visibly chafed under
the restrictions imposed by the import
ance of the Office they held. Said
recent President when caller had
waxed particularly fiowery in address,
ing the chief executive:
"I wish it were possible for every
American citizen to remember that the
President of the United States is
nothing more than citizen. called
temporarily to discharge duties per-
haps a little more onerous and difficult
than the duties of the average citizen.
but an American and a citizen none the
less"
Evening star., 1916-01-22

!. II you want work. read tho. want col
uplfs Of The Star.
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Exempt From Arrest.

However. it is a fact that the Presi-
dent as such enjoys certain immunities
not extended to plain. ordinary citizens.
For example, let us say. a President is
being brought back to Washington in n
big touring car traversing the roads of
Maryland and Virginia. These states.
of course, have their road rules for the
government of traffic-their speed
laws. the same as other states. If in
his haste to get back to the city the
President urges his chauffeur to drive at
excessive speed, presidential immunity
assures him of freedom from arrest,
where plain American citizens, if OBJ
served in their transgressions of the
law of the road. would be subject to
arrest and fine. Not infrequently it has
happened that an officer patrolling one
of the roads leading into the National
Capital has seen a big touring car run
ming at excessive speed. and has fol-
lowed the machine post haste to halt
and arrest its occupants. only to learn
that the car carried the President
whereupon his activAy ceased abruptly
Matters such as these, however, are
merely incidental, and are cited simply
to illustrate the point that Presidents OF
the United States enjoy certain inn
munities that are not extended to plain
John Smith, American citizen. In prac-
tically all other respects the President
whoever he may be, is on an equal foot
ing with any other citizen. The office,
not the man, carries the distinction the
privileges and the immunities.
Evening star., 1916-01-22
Unique System Of
Counting the Ballots.

a number one greater than the number
Of offices, to be filed. In Ashtabula
Evening star., 1916-01-22

there were 2,972 valid ballots and seven
offices. So 1872 was divided by eight,
giving a result of 372.
This number. 372. is called the quota.
Any candidate who was the first choice
of 372 voters was forthwith declared
elected. But. obviously, there would
hardly be seven men, each OF whom
received more than 372 first ballots
The more candidates running the less
is the chance. and under this system
there may be any number OF candi-
dates.
This difficulty is overcome in two
ways. Suppose that one or more can
didates receive more than 372 votes
or whatever the quota may be. All the
surplus votes of each candidate-those
which he does not need to elect him
are not wasted" so to speak, as un,
der the old system. They are credited
as first choices to the man who Is
plus ballot. These extra votes will
probably elect one or more other candi-
dates. If passing on the surplus results
in a second surplus. this in turn is
passed on to choice number three.
But even this distribution of surplus
first places may not suffice to fill all
the offices. In such case the man who
has the fewest number of first choices
opposite his name is dropped from the
list and his firsts are given to the
men marked for second place on each
ballot so treated. If this does not
dropped, and all the firsts he got from
the voters or acquired amid the in
tricacies of the counting system are
passed around according to the plan
already sketched. This goes on until
the offices are all filled by men. having
the quota of votes, and no more.
Evening star., 1916-01-22
UNCLE SAM, ESQ.
Presidents as Citizens.
By Oliver Owen Kuhn.
Copyright, 1850
By Oliver Owen X,


Proudest of the titles that have been
conferred upon or borne by Presi-
dents of the United States is that
which designates the man TO whom is
intrusted for four years the guidence
of the nations affairs the first citi-
zen of the land" AS the mistress of
the White House, whoever she may be,
is proud to be known as the first lady
of the land. so have the nations presi-
dents without exception gloried In the
unofficial title of first citizen.
And also without exception the Press
idents of the United States have jeal-
ously exercised all the rights and priv
ileges of citizenship. They have paid
the taxes assessed against them in
their own homes or elsewhere: they
have voted in the local elections. state
elections and general elections. and
they have conducted themselves in
their relations with the citizenship of
the country as good Americans are
supposed. at least in theory, TO con-
duct themselves.
Evening star., 1916-01-22

The experts throw out all ballots
that are for any reason invalid and
Evening star., 1916-01-22

Mack Eparrough and william Wyn-
koop were the only Washington sports
mon who displayed enthusiasm enough
to tackle the fishing game on a week
end outing. Snow and hail Saturday
Evening star., 1916-01-22

In the first place, any person who can
get 2 per cent of the voters of the
Evening star., 1916-01-22

Come up" was the message John
w. Hurley this week received from
George w. Leopold. boatman on the
Come up" repeated the sportsman:
that's what he says when the bass
are biting-surely there's no fishing
now"
The veteran angler proceeded with
the reading ana was surprised to find
the invitation was for him to par
ticipate in a pork-pie dinner at the
boatman's home.
Leopold explained that he had killed
his hogs and was going to give a
dinner to some of his patrons"
Things are dull and quiet up here
he wrote. "and I'm anxious to have
some of the fishermen pay us a visit"
Pork pie. Hurley admitted. sounded
good to him. and. il is stated. he tele-
graphed Leopold a message of accept
ance. He wants number OF friends
TO accompany him. saying he is willing
to offer a prise for the one who dis
plays the best appetite.
Mack Sparrough and William Wyn-
koop were the only Washington sports
v,na ~hA Hfapyava hu 10 IN, 0v,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01
Financier Dead.

James S. Hill. pioneer railroad
builder and fnancier, died at $3.50
o'clock Monday, May Goth, at his
Summit avenue home on st Paul
Mimi.
According to statement given out
by Mr.. Hills physicians death was
caused by an infection due to bowel
trouble. Following an operation per-
formed Saturday afternoon he sank
rapidly and his extreme age, IS years,
initiated against recovery.
The funeral was held al hishome at
2. p. m. Wednesday.
Mr.. Hill's wealth is estimated from
s1OO,OOO,OOO to s5OO,OO0,O00. He
was probablyworth between 5000, 900,
600 and $25O,OOO,O 600. When the
European war began in July, 1914,
Mr.. Hill called his bankers together
from the First National Bank and
Northwestern Trust Company of St.
Paul, and more than 500, 900, 900 in
securities was said to have been in the
boxes Mr.. Hill laid before them.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01
SUGARS UNDERSELL|NC STORE,
THURMONT, MARYLAND.
SabiIIasviIIe News.

Mr.. Howard Wagamar, who has been
located in Easton. for several weeks,
made short visit here last week, and
accompanied by his wife and son, left
for their new home on Friday afternoon.
Miss Agnes Meyer, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. James Meyer, a graduate John
Hopkins nurse, sailed from New York on
Saturday for Labrador. where, with
others, she is to assist in the DR.. Gren-
fell great work in that country. Miss
Meyer expects to remain in the work
during the summer and early autumn.
Miss Marion Firor, daughter of Rev.
and Mrs. Firor, is spending the first
week of her vacation at the parsonage.
On Thursday evening, May 2bth, the
students of Boonsboro High School, where
Miss Firor has been a teacher during the
past year, rendered her surprise and
presented her most beautiful gift as a
token of their love and esteem.
Mr.. Edgar Wachter is spending his
vacation at his home.
Rev. M. l.. Firor and elder c. B. Har-
baugh have returned from Adamstown
where they had been attending the meet
ing of the Maryland Chassis. Rev. Firor
was elected president for the year.
A large number of our people took ad-
vantage of the excursion rates and made
the trip to Baltimore on Saturday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01
Graceham Letter.

Mr.. and Mrs. Newton Six and children
of Keymar visited her mother, Mrs.
Agnes Collifower, on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reynolds, of Hanover,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Harry Morn
ingstar.
Mrs. George Strong has given up
housekeeping and will 60 to New York
with her daughter, Mrs. Daus.
Mr.. John T. Collifower. Mrs. Laura
Zentz and two children, and Mrs. C. E.
Layman visited relatives in Washington
on Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. John Deberry, Mr.. and
Mrs. Calvin Myers and daughter of De-
tour. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Currens and
children. of Sykesvile, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Creeger.
Mrs. Matte Collifower and daughter
visited in Frederick on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Shelly, of En-
mitsburg, and Miss Lottie Fisher spent
Sunday with Mrs. Matte Colliflower.
Qcite number from this place attend
ed the Decoration at Thurmont on Sat-
urday.
Mr.. Otto Boiler, of Baltimore, spent
several days with his parents.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01
Auto Accidents.

Due, in measure, to the large num-
Der of automobiles on the highways Tues
day, six accidents occurred within the
county.
Bernard Hanshaw, of Germantown,
Montgomery county. riding a motor
cycle, crashed into Ford car belonging
to Morris Chilean, of Emmitsburg. Han
shaw was thrown through the windshield,
his face being cut very bad. The acct
dent occurred near Emmitsburg.
Automobiles driven by Grant Herring,
near Emmitsburg, and William Kump, of
Humps Mill, collided in Emmitsburg
Tuesday without damage to either ma
chine. Both cars contained five passen-
gers none of whom were injured.
A car belonging to B. Bopst, of Lime
Kiln, and occupid by his two sons, skid
ded into Joshua Longs ear near New
Market. The. Bopst car turned turtle
and pinned the boys beneath it. Both
were seriously injured. Mr.. Long and
family escaped injury.
An Overland touring car. occupied by
FIVE prominent men and women of Bal
timore, Tuesday afternoon skidded on
the State road at Jefferson and crashed
into telephone pole. Three of the oc-
cupants of the machine were injured.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01
FrankIinviIIe News.

Miss Annie Pryor has returned home
after spending few weeks with friends
in Hanover and York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Keilholtz of York
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Gall last week.
Misses Myrtle and Bertha Eyler ofnear
Thurmont visited Mrs. Howard Eighen-
brode and Mrs. Joseph Fry on Sunday.
Mrs. VIM. Martin spent Sunday even
ing with Mrs. VIM. Devices.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Gall were in Balti-
more on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ridenour and child
rem spent Saturday and Sunday with her
sister Mrs. John Kerns of Thurmont.
Mrs. Julia Fox is again on the sick list.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01

The commencement exercises OF our
High School will be held during next
week. The following constitutes the
program for the week;
Sunday, June 4th, 1890 a. m, Sermon
to School by Rev. P. +. Heimer, d. d.,
Reformed church.
Monday, June 9th, 8l5 p. M. Class
Day Exercises IN Town Hall.
Tuesday, June 9th, Alumni Reunion.
Thursday, June 9th, 8 p. m. Com.
mencement Exercises in Town Hall.
The address to the graduates will be
delivered by DR.. A. Norman Ward, Vice
President of Western Maryland College.
DR.. Ward is a splendid speaker. and we
are fortunate in being able to secure
him.
The exercises on Monday and Thursday
are of public nature and our people are
cordially welcome.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01
Maryland Chassis Notes.

The annual meeting of Maryland Chassis
was held at Adamstown, Md, from May
rs, to May 20. Rev M. l.. Fi'or, of Sab
illasville, was elected President, and Rev.
s. C. Hoover, the retiring President who
preached the opening sermon.
The usual business was attended, and
work of the year reviewed. $4,000 was
voted by the Chassis to St. Lukes Church,
Baltimore, and $500 to the Creagerstown
Congregation.
Oh Friday evening an Educational
Service was held when DR.. j. H. Apple,
and Rev. C. H. Rauck spoke.
On Saturday evening the Preparatory
Services to the Holy Communion was
held, Rev. DR.. Heimer preaching the
sermon.
Holy Communion was observed on Sum-
day morning the president of the Chassis
Qev. M. L. Firor, preaching the sermon.
On Sunday evening, Foreign Mission
airy Services were held and Rev. DR.. A.
R. Bartholomew spoke the address.
Mr.. Sam'l Long of Thurmont attended
Chassis as delegate from Trinity charge.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01
Enforcement Of Law
Against Advertising Signs On
Public Highways. Campaign
Starts June list, 1916.


Since the Roadside Tree Law went
into effect little more than two years
ago the State Board of Forestry, Bal
timore, Nd, which is charged with
its enforcement, has by means of For
est Wardens Throughout the State been
engaged in the elimination of adver-
Using signs, supervising the trimming
of trees and assisting in the plant
ing of other trees along the highways.
This in itself is a big task when the re
are more than l6, 400 miles of roads
to cover and more than 1000, 600
trees to be given protection and care.
This law, among other things,
makes it a misdemeanor punishable
by fine to place any advertising signs
within the right-of-way of public
highway, or on private property with
out the written consent OF the owner.
While most of the roads are compar-
atively free of unlawful signs, there
are many violations of the law even
after two years of publicity and the
constant tearing down of signs by the
Wardens and others.
1t is the plan of the State Forester,
beginning June LIST, 1916 to make a
complete canvass or the State to see
that all illegal advertisements are de-
stroyed and to prosecute all violators
of the law. The law has been gener
atty posted and sufficient public
notice has been given of its provisions.
Advertisers should lose no time in re-
moving their signs before the State
Forester's men find them and use
them as evidence against the adver-
tisers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01
Good Show Promised.

On Friday evening of this week the
people of this community will be given
the opportunity to see the Blue Ridge
Players at Town Hall.
AS per their announcement in another
column, most of these people come from
Blue Ridge Summit, they being on the
mountain for the summer season. They
promise good show, one full of fun and
sure to please.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01
TRESSLER.

Roy Tressler of near Catoctin Furnace,
died Thursday, May rs, 1916. after an i'll
ness due to brights disease. Funeral
services were held Sunday at Rocky Ridge,
Rev. Robt. Huebener, of Graceham, offic-
iating Surviving him is his wife and
two children.
The deceased was a member of the
Thurmont Nest, Order of Owls, their bur-
ial service being used at the grave. The
deceased was aged q years, month and
Is days.
M. L. Creager & Son funeral directors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01
THURSDAY, JUNE I, 1915.
Heavy Thunder Storm.
Much Damage Done In Frede'
lex County.

Last Sunday afternoon storm cloud
passed over the southern portion of Fred
erick county. doing much da'"ssc'n GER
tain sectienss
According to reports, the heavy por
ton of the storm passed from Mversville
east across the county, the section be-
tween Frederick and Buckeystown re-
ceiving the worst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Mackley. of this
place, who were returning from Adams
town, report trees uprooted and blown
across the road. The rain was very
heavy.
The large barn on the farm of DIR,
Chas. H. Conley. near Frederick, was
moved from its foundation. but not seri
ously injured.
A large hog shed on the John H. ROUTE
han farm, near Middletown, was blown
down.
A large tree along the B. & O. road,
near Groves, was uprooted and fell or
an engine as it was passing by. The
road was tied up for some time
On the farm of County Commissioner
Harry B. Witter much damage was done.
Here is list of the trees blown over: 8
apple, II pear, 8 plum. peach, cherry,
l Carolina poplar, Siberian spruce,
locust, 2 willows, mahogany 3 liver
naples, peach tree AZ years old. Prob
ably more trees were blown over on the
Witter place than on any other farm IN
the path of the storm.
Reaching cyclonic proportions, the
wind swept the place of Prof. Anon
Burgee, Park Hail." east of Frederick,
with frightful force. 1t lifted portion
of the carriage house and carried it over
into a nearby field. Along with it went
a reaper and other farming implements.
Several trees on the front lawn were
blown over. Considerable fencing was
broken down, while part of the back
porch was demolished. Hail and flying
material broke out most of the window
panes in the rear of the house. More
damage was done on the Burgee place
than anywhere in the vicinity, the storm
seeming to center there.
Tnurmont seemed to be under the ex-
IRENE north side of the storm, there be-
ing but little rain, though quite strong
for few moments. Considerable rain
fell. To the south of US and in the
vicinity of Mountaindale considerable
hail fell.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01
Married.

Mr.. ]. Russell Baltzell, of Tarrytown,
N. Y, son of Mrs. William Baltzell, Of
Thurmont, and Miss Elsie Willard, of
Hagerstown, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Willard, were quietly married
May sOth at the U. B. parsonage in Hag-
erstown by Rev. A. B. Station. They
will make their home In Tarrytown, N. Y.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01
To the Public.

II have been using Chamberlain 8
Tablets for Indigestion for the past six
months, and it affords me pleasure to
say have never used remedy that did
me so much good. Mrs. C. E. Riley,
Illion, N. Y. Chamberlain's Tablets are
obtainable everywhere.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01
Thurmont 81; Frederick 8.

Saturday afternoon after the Memorial
Day services were concluded, hundreds
of people went to Baseball Park and wit
messed an old fashioned smuggling match
between the Brenaman Colts and an
"All Star" cast from Frederick. Root
was in the box, and one of the old-timers,
MIR. Edgar Eyler, did the receiving. The
game continued until well nigh evening.
The score by innings was not kept,
officially, but Thurmont made 81 runs
while the visitors made but 8.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01
Strawberry Festival.

On Saturday evening of this week
Rocky Ridge Council, Jr. o. U. A. M,
will hold strawberry festival on the
lawn at the Hall at Rocky Ridge. Every
body is cordially invited to attend and
eat of the luscious fruit and cooling
cream
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01
Childr.n,s Day Service.

On Sunday evening next. Children's
Day Service will be held in the United
Brethren Church, this place, at 8. p. m.
A very interesting programe has been ar
ranged. Everybody cordially invited.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01
HANKEY.

Frederick William Hankey, All aged
citizen of Creagerstown district, died
Sunday morning, May %, 1915, aged So
years, 2 months and l2hays. Mr.. Hankey
was paralyzed Thursday evening last.
Funeral services were held Wednesday
morning at his home in Creagerstown, and
interment made in the Apples Church
cemetery, Rev. Robt. Huebener, officiat-
ing.
The deceased is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Emma Domer Hankey. one brother
J. A. Hankey and one sister, Mrs. Ed.
Krise, both of Creagerstown.
Wilhide & Creeger funeral directors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01

It has been learned that the 3d.
600, 900 war order being prepared by
the Bartlett, Hayward Company is
being sent for the use OF the Russian
armies.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01
FIROR.

Annie Margaret Firor. widow of the
late Josaph T. Firor, diedat her home on
Z. Main Street, Thurmont, Wednesday
afternoon, May "a, 1916, aged n years,
:}months and 10 days.
Mrs. Firor was the only daughter Of
William and Hannah Krise of Rocky
Ridge and soon after marriage moved to
Thurmont, and has occupied the house in
which she died from that time until the
present, or for nearly fifty years.
After an illness of three weeks due to
advanced stages of dropsy, life departed
from her.
Funeral services were held at the home
Friday afternoon, May Goth, Elder John
S. Weybright, of the Church of the
Brethren, assisted by DR.. P. E. Heimer
of the Reformed Church and Rev. Robt.
Huebener of the Moravian church, offiic-
iating. The deceased is survived by two
sons, Messrs. Jas. H., of Thurmont and
J. Grason Firor, of Baltimore.
Interment in United Brethren cemetery.
NJ. l.. Creager & Son, funeral director.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01
Fireman's Meeting.

On Monday evening next, June 9Th, at
Town Hall. Election of officers and i'm
portant business. Every male citizen
should be present.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01
Gone TO Their Rest.
Four Aged People Pass Away
The Past Week.
sHAFFER.'

SHAFFER.
Miss Araminta Elizabeth Shaffer, who
has been lifelong resident OF this
vicinity, died at the home of her nephew,
Rev. Charles D. Shaffer. this place, Sat-
urday, May 81. 1916, aged 80 years, 10
months and day.
Many years ago Miss Shaffer resided
with her father in the gate house on the
+. & E. turnpike south of town.
She was a sister Of the late w. l..
Shaffer and for many years lived with
him, and since his death has remained in
the home.
Funeral services were held Monday,
May 20, in the United Brethren church.
her pastor, Rev. Robert Huebener. OF
the Moravian church, officiating. Inter-
ment was made in the U B cemetery.
WiIhde & Creager funeral director.
SETON
Deborah K, widow of the late John
W. Seton, died Thursday. ,y~2h-'a'e,'-
at the home ofbe- dssshter, Mrs. Myrtle
Frankii-,ilo 30l7 Brighton street, Wal
- ok. Baltimore, aged 80 years.
The deceased was daughter of the
late Joseph, ST.. and Margaret Foutz of
of Uniontown, Carroll County.
Funeral services were held at her resi-
dence Sund y afternoon last. and her
body was brought to Thurmont Monday.
interment being made in the United
Brethren Cemetary.
The deceased is survived bv two sons
and two daughters. namely. Harvey, o.
Philadelphia; William. of Shower, Mich
gan; Mrs. Mollie Heinz and Mrs. Myrtle
Franklin, of Baltimore.
For many years Mr.. and Mrs. Seton
resided in rhurmont. their former home
now being known as Belvedere Inn.
Wilhide & Creeger funeral directors
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01

VI. L. Creager & Son funeral directors.