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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-01-06
MasuupraderS Numerous.

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Not in many years have so many young
people of this place masqueraded during
the holiday season. Some of these wore
very pretty costumes, but the majority
were generally hideous looking.
As far as known those INDUCING ir
the sport had splendid good time and
fun a plenty, and kept things lively un-
til the early hours of the New Year.
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uw advertisements.
For Sale!

Valuable property situated on W. Main
street, Thurmont, house containing ii
rooms with clothes closets, toilet and
bath room, and all conveniences in
modern dwelling. All rooms private,
recently papered and painted. The build
ing is ideal for boarding purposes. Elec-
trio lights, city water, large lawn, plenty
of shade. On this property is variety
of fruit, good garden and lot, barn, hog
pen, chicken house.
Apply to
MRS. VIM. BALTZELL,
jan 6 At Thurmont, Mo-
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New Firm.

Mr.. M. Luther Creager, funeral direct
or and dealer in furniture, of this place,
announced by card to his many friends
and patrons that his son, Mr.. Raymond
E. Creager, has been taken as partner
into the business. The firm will do bust
ness under the name of M. l.. Creager &
Son in the future.
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Married..

On January End, 1916, at o'clock p.
m. at the Reformed parsonage by Rev.
P. E. Heimer, Phi. D., Mr.. Spencer E.
Mort, of Lewistown, and Miss Ethel l.
Frushour, of Logs station.
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Found n Sure Thing.

|. B. Wixon, Farmers Mills, N. Y, has
used Chamberlain Tablets for years for
disorders of the stomach and liver and
says, chamberlain Tablets are the
best | have ever used" Obtainable
everywhere.
Advertisement
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Wnlltetl.

Wanted.
Settled White Woman for General
House Work in small family. Address
HELP, care of CLARION OFFICE.
dec 80 st
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LOST.

LOST.
A Book entitled "Bacteriology For
Nurses" Same was missed on Carroll
street in the vicinity of Stocksdale's.
The return of the book and contents will
be greatly appreciated by
DIR. E. c. kEFAUVER.
dec l6tf
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Business Locals.

For Sale.
One Fat Hog will weigh about 275 lbs.
Inquire of
HARRY HETTERLY,
ian 6 It, Thurmont.
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DreSsnaklilg.

DressmaklnS.
Have your Dresses, Afternoon and
Evening Gowns made at the ELITE
MILLINERY, Thurmont, Md.
dec 9 If
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For Sale.

For Sale.
Rhode Island Red Cockerels for Bree d.
ing. Thoroughbred stock. Apply to
r. A. TYSON,
C. & p. Phone 30M Thurmont, Md.
dec 2 Am
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GOODS MUST GO.

Below give list OF few of the articles reduced in
price and should not leave the opportunity to purchase
at these prices go by.
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Local Items.
New Advertisements.

D. r. Rouzer.
No. 1929 Trials.
Mrs. VIM. Baltzell.
Harry Hetterly-Bus. Loo.
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REFoRT
- OF -

THE CONDITION OF THE THURMONT
BANK, AT THURMONT, IN THE STATE
OF MARYLAND, AT THE CLOSE
OF BUSINESS.
NOVEMBER 10, 1918.
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SOC and 75c Ladies' Waists, $500. .............
81 90 and ST % Iadics's Waists, ..............
3. 90 and 50 - Ladies' Waists, white and tlesh |
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jan 6 It,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
COTTON MARKET IS
 BARELY STEADY
Favorable Weather Reports Work Against Fresh
 Buying

New Orleans. May 12.-Tbe cotton mar ket had barely steady undertone to- day, and holders of long contracts were inclined to tighten their load, especially in the afternoon after the spot market was quoted and only small sales reported Favorable weather reports from the best part of the belt also worked against fresh buying and a resumption of the upward movement. In the morning session the market was somewhat irregular and un- settled, but with no very decided ten dency; in the afternoon the tendency was to work lower.
 In the early trading prices lost to 5 points. but quickly recovered and went s to points over yesterdays close on fresh buying stimulated by floor gossip that leading spot interests were buying The tone softened in the afternoon and at the lowest the trading months were 4 to Il points under yesterdays last quotations; the close was to Il under.
 A part of the selling was in anticipa- ton of bearish weekend figures, but the bulk of it appeared to be for the purpose of evening up over Sunday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
.PR|CESDECLINE ON
 COTTON MARKET
General List Closed Steady at a Net Decline of 5 to
 II Points

New York, May 12.-An early advance attracted renewed realizing in the cotton market today and after selling at 13osc the general list closing steady at a net decline Of to II points.
 There were some overnight selling or ders around the ring at the start and the opening was barely steady at unchanged prices to a decline of points, with active months selling about to points net lower. The offerings were we'll taken, however, and in addition to some further buying by trade interests there seemed 10 be renewal of scattering support on the relatively steady showing of Liver pool which private cables attributed to an improved spot demand and the strengthening statistical position. July contracts led the advance, selling 13 points net higher. while October sold up from 13.iic to 13.22c, and December from 13.2Sc to 13.37c, or about to points above last nights closing figures. The buying, however, was by no means as active or aggressive as it was earlier in the week, while there was an evident desire to secure profits for over the week end and Hs prices worked lower. reaction ary sentiment became more aggressive Trade interests continued to buy on a scale down, but a moderate scale, and prices reached the lowest point of the day in the late trading. with October selling at 13o5c and December at 1222c or about 90 to 8 points under the high levels of the week. There were continued drouth compaints from eastern belt sec- tions and the southern part of Texas, with the forecast for continued clear weather in Texas and over the greater part of the eastern belt but unfavora ble crop reports seemed to attract compara- lively little attention owing to the extent and rapidity Of the recent advance July contracts were relatively firm during the entire day, selling within 15 or 16 points of October. compared with a difference of 20 points at the close last night The of- ficial Liverpool figures made the stock of cotton at Liverpool and afloat for Great Britain, 725.00o bales at the end of this week, compared with 1,572,00o la st year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
IT about 70 miles and find much cotton

for about 70 miles and find much cotton not out of the ground. What is up. is coming up to poor stands, the cause for which is a combination of dry weather and inferior seed. Much replanting being and to be done. No rain in sections where I have been for nearly four weeks.
 During the morning a New York house put out sensational wires that the mar ket was to be raided, etc, and advising everybody to get out. This is yellow" stun of the rankest kind. The market has eased off about 10 points. but if they call this raid wonder what they would call a 2o-point break.
 The market technically Is healthy and has been frequently llquidated ana as such can be bought on every small re- cessfon.
 Spots were practically unchanged with limited offerings, which were readily ab- sorbed. c. F. AVERY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
STOCKS MOVE ID
 HIGHER LEVELS
Big Gains Are Made in Highly Speculative
 Specialties

New York May 12.-With few note worthy exceptions stocks of almost all descriptions moved to higher levels in to- days broad market. Dealings embraced far more thAn the usual number of is- sues and gains extended from l to more than points in standard shares, being trebled or quadrupled in some of the high ly speculative specialties.
 The movement derived much of it's inn pulse from an early rise in rails, Canad- ian Pacific leading that division with an extreme gain of 7ss points on very large trading. New Haven was next in point of strength, gaining points largely at the expense of a short interest while other eastern lines, as well as coalers and southern issues, improved 1 to points. Further activity in Cleveland, Cincinnati. Chicago and St. Louis (Big Four com mon and preferred, which advanced D and points. respectively, pointed to pos abilities of increased dividends in issues controlled by the larger railway systems.
 Motor stocks were foremost among equipments and industrials. General Motors making a maximum gain of 24 at <51, with 161a for Willys-Overland at 2631a, while munitions were relatively packWard until the final hour, when spirited de- mand for Crucible Steel and Baldwin Lo- comotive elevated that group to best prices of the day.
 Shipping issues were the prominent feat ures of the forenoon, with gains of IF to almost 8 points for Mercantile Marine preferred and common and United Fruit. A half score of miscellaneous and ob- scure stocks, notably Sears. Roebuck, May Department Stores and Woolworth, were again advanced substantially, together with National Biscuit preferred, Jewel Leather, sugars and some of the tobacco group.
 Mexicans were under the restraints inn posed by latest developments affecting that country's relations with Washington. although American Smelting and Texas company were disposed to shake off that handicap. United States Steel was vir- tually the only issue of importance to hold back. but was in better demand to- ward the close gaining almost point.
 Inquiry for bonds expanded with the broader stock market, Canadian issues and Anglo-French 5s being among the conspicuous features. Total sales of bonds, par value. $4 10000.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, May 12.-(Specisl)-The mar ket required support all day, which was given from time to time but finally closes some to points lower, uncer the influence of the cotton which. the south has sold this week at high prices. From Washington came a denial from Secretary Lansing regarding ali of the peace rumors that have come from varI- ous sources the past week. Then a lit- tie sober reflection made some of the buyers think as to whether or not there might be some general disturbance Tn business if we should have an unexpected peace. In fact, the cotton which, the south had been holding and sold is not in the hands of cotton men. No one can see anything but profit to the spin ners so long as he has no competition on account of the war. but the tempta- ton to raise cotton and cotton seed at these prices should give large crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
New York Cotton Futures
Port Cotton Movement

New Orleans: Middling. F. 75c: receipts, 2l65; sales, 5So; stock. 2g7. .67s.
 Galveston: Middling. 13I5c; receipts, 2s71; sales, 9i1: stock. 2s7.41.
 Mobile: Middling. F .s3c: receipts. sss sales. 50: stock. 17Ss2.
 Savannah: Middlng, F. 75c: receipts. I'll; exports, 175o: Safes. 150o; stock, I35. .s57 Charleston: hssaShng, i2tsc; receipts. u67: stock. 74.342.
 Wilmington: Middling. Hkc; receipts, 2i .906; stock. s0,z54.
 Norfolk: Middling. 12 75c: receipts 1888 sales, 2731: stock, ss,251.
 Baltimore: Receipts 30S; stock, l327 Boston: Mfddling. 13. 1ec; receipts, 1osl exports, 31s: stock, s120
 Philadelphia: Middling, I2.3oc; stock, 25ss.
 New York; Middling 13.o5c; stock, 2se. 61e.
 Minor ports: Receipts. 1s,s7s; exports 764o; stock, STOP.
 Total today: Receipts, 26,s5s; exports 9616; stock. 1,176,243
 Total for week: Receipts. 105,s ,sss; ex- ports, 107,50s.
 Total for season: Receipts, s,74s.s5o; exports, 4,671,538.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
PACE
 OF BUSINESS WORLD
Gratifying Feature of Situa- ton Absence of Excesses in
 Legitimate Undertakings

New York. May 12.-Duns review will say:
 Nothing has developed to prevent continuance of the remarkable activi- ties and unprecedented achievements in the business world. International un- certaintfes still cause hesitancy in the securities markets, but productive en- terprises remains unaffected and labor troubles are less disturbing. The most gratifying feature of the situation, as it has been for sometime. is the absence of excesses and general avoidance Of over-extension in all legitimate under takings. This affords the best assurance of sustained economic progress, and while pressure of new demands has clearly subsided in certain important lines, special causes are not needed to account for some abatement after months of extraordinary buying. That the phenomenal pace could not con- tinue indefinitely was obvious, and man ufacturers having more orders than can be conveniently handled. welcome the opportunity to work accumulated busi- ness of their books. Weekly bank clear ings, $3,e40, 4S7,2 PIP.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
RAINS CARRY DOWN
 VALUES WHEAT
Toward Close Wheat Trad CTS Turned Decisively to
 the Bear Side

Chicago. May 12.-Raius in the south west finally carried down wheat values today. notwithstanding that for while the market showed material advance. The close was heavy. ssg7.c net lower. with July at Si.1ess and September at s1Isis Corn wound up unchanged to a shade higher. oats off isl4ssc and pro- visions ranging from 21kc decline to a rise of e0c.
 At first the amount of moisture re- ceived by the drouth sections appeared to be far from sufficient to be of much importance The effect, therefore, on wheat traders was brief. and initial prices declines soon gave way to steadily in- creasing upturns. Higher quotations from Liverpool. with a lessening of ship ments from Argentina and Australia tended to make the bears cautious and so, too. did serious crop damage reports Illinois and Indiana. Areas affected by Hessian fly seemed to be enlarging and to -be showing as well a greater degree of injury The other chief harm to the crops was in the spring wheat region and was due to continuance of high winds.
 It was not until the last half hour of the session that wheat traders turned de- cisively to the bear side. Renewal of rain in Kansas and Nebraska together with prospect of welcome showers else where caused many early buyers to un- load and led to not a little speculative selling Latest transactions were at vir- tually the lowest figures of the day.
 Sea board demand put frmness into corn. The market was also sustained by indications that Illinois rains had put a stop to planting. Oats eased off on ac- count of improved crop reports. In the main. however, trade was only of local character.
 Higher prices on hogs lifted provisions but on the advance packers were active sellers. As a result weakness prevailed at the close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
Produce Market

New York. May 12-Butter. firm; re- ceipts, 7z92; Creamery extras. s2-scors; .e 3ec: 1: creamery, higher scoring. So14G31c: firsts. 29q2915c. Eggs, firm; receipts. 1893; fresh gathered extras. A11@o5c; regular packed firsts. 21A@2s14c; seconds. 2o1sG21kc. Cheese steady; receipts. 1860; state held specials, 1874 s4Q191zc; fresh specials. ITO 17Ac: state average fancy, 16s4G17c; Wis consin twins, held 1S1ka1sc
 Live poultry, firmer; broilers, 3eaaSc; fowls, 1Sq19c; turkeys. PC; dressed, steady; chickens 1SaS2c; fowls, 171a622c turkeys. 29Q3sc.
 Chicago, May 12.-Butter, unchanged. Eggs. receipts, 3s(523 cases. unchanged. Potatoes, receipts, 20 cars, unchanged. Poultry. alive unchanged.
 St. Louis, May 12.-Poultry, butter and eggs unchanged.
 Kansas City. May 12.-Butter, eggs and poultry unchanged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
DEMAND REACHES
 HIGH WATER MARK
Few Changes Noted in Local QuOtatiOns-Sea Food in
 Good Demand

The only change made in prices on Morris avenue yesterday was revis- ion downward in extra ribs, the drop being half a cent. The demand is slackening somewhat for meats, and the warmth of the past few days has caused strengthening demand for produce, strawberries and vegetables being in great demand.
 In the fish market the demand con- tinues slowly to increase as the warm weather continues. and dealers predict much better business the coming week The demand yesterday in the fish mar ket reached high water mark for the season, and it is expected to continue excellent.
 Today's quotations follow:
 Poultry and Eggs
 Commission Merchants Fricsl Broilers-40c.
 Hens-15c.
 Guineas-35c.
 Boosters l0c per pouuI
 Fresh Country EEgs-29c: graded, 1c. Turkeys-Live, 22c; dressed, 24c. Geese-75c. or l3c pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
Hester's Weekly Cotton Statement

Comparison are to actual dates, not to close of corresponding weeks.
 In sight for week, 1T, 900; same seven days last year. 1Aooo; same seven days before, 5000: for the month. 1SS. .0o; same date last year. 22S000: same date year be- fore, 1lo,00o; for season, il. .346 600; same date last year. 14,64.0o0; same the year before, 13.375.0o0-
 Port receipts for season. 1l,34o,00o same date last year. 14.64s. 600; same date year before last, 14,31500o.
 Overland to mills and Canada for sea- son, 6,744.o00 same date last year. 10, 323. coo: same date year before, 10, O,346,00o.
 Southern mill takings for season, 1,0s7.- 00o same date last year. 1.0e00O0; same date year before, 1.106000.
 Interior stocks in excess of August l. 276.00o; last year. 51 900; year before. 22S. . coo
 Foreign exports for week l36000: same seven days last year, S1.000: same seven days year before. 4,671 600; for season. T. AVG. .OC0; same date year before, S.365. 900
 Northern spinners' takings and Canada for week. 5S.0O0; same seven days last year. 8, 600: for season. 2.532. GOO: to same date last year. 2,S29 eco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
Worlds Visible Supply

Statement of worlds visible supply: To- tai visible this week. 4.76s. 900; total last week. 4.9aS000; same date last year, G. 9S6,- . 900; same date year before, 4.9s0, GOO Of this the total American this week, 3, ,344. 900; last week, 3,423,0oo; last year. 512s, 600: year before, 3,oos. .0oo All other kinds this week. l, ,425,0o0; last week, 1,535.ooo; last year, 1 1,S63,000; year before. 1882, ,0O0 Visible in the United States this week .ss1. 900; this date last year. 1e1s.0o0. Visible in other countries this week. 2s77. 900; this date last year. 5,2s7, GOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, May 12.-Spot cotton was steady and unchanges. Sales on the spot, 5S5; to arrive. none. Good ordinary, Il. .25c: strict good ordinary, u.75c; low middling, 12. Sc: strict low middling, l25oc: mid ding, R.75c; strict middling, 13c; good middling, 13.25c; strict good middling, B Soc. Receipts 2165; stock, 297 ere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13

ported for export account. Prices were unchanged on the basis of 7.e5c to 7.75c for fine granulated Futures were a little more active with prices easier under a general selling movement by commiss,on houses, which seemed to be due to the dullness in the spot market with closing prices to 13 points below last night s finals. May sold at 5.ssc. and closed 5.s5c. i. July, 5.4sc to 540c. closing 5. .42c; Septem- Der. 5.5oc to s5.45c. closing 5.46c; Decem- Der 5ooc to 4.s7c. closing 4ssc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
demand, SAFES; cables. aL7s 7-1s: francs

demand, 5.s41s: cables, 5.93Z. Marks, de- mand. TIE; cables, 775s. Kronen, demand, 131a; cables, 15s4. Builders, demand, 411s; cables, l&. Lires, demand. GAO; cables, 6S0. Rubles, demand, 31; cables, s1A. Bar silver, 77A. Mexican dollars, 591s. Government bonds steady Railroad bonds strong. Time loans lower; SO days, 22ds per cent: 90 days. per cent; six months, 363A per cent. Call money steady; high. per cent; low, 1a4 per cent ruling rate, per cent; last loan, 2 per cent; closing bid, 1% per cent; offered at per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
Spot Cotton
Pig Iron
In Luck

From all EXEHdnge.
 I'll give a pound for every German killed,' shouted the enthusiastic young sub. as he gave orders for the charge. Two unfortunate Irishmen were left be- hind after the assault.
 Just let me slape awhile. Kick me when the Boches come again." said one.
 The kick soon came as the Germans counter
 How many are there, MikeT' was the anxious inquiry.
 About 5000"
 Thank heaven. our fortunes made.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
New Orleans Rice Market

New Orleans, May 12-Rice continued in a strong tone today except clean Japan, which was steady. Receipts: Rough 20, clean soo. Sales. s7 sacks rough Honduras at 3.6edS .9oc; 2e37 pockets clean Honduras at 3a4Gf7sc; p pockets Japan at 15-16c. Quote: Clean Japan, 3ssd4kc; others unchanged. Rice. polished, per ton, $25G25. Brand, slSm0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
Chicago Grain

Chicago. May 12.-Wheat, No. red, sl .l4ls; No. 3 red. sl 12ispa .1s1a; No. hard. $1. .1Ss4 @1.19; No. 3 hard, s1.13i4lI1 .15s< Corn. No. ? yellow, 751zQ771zc; No. vel low, 72l4c; No. white. 72c Oats. No. 3 white 441z@4614c; standard. 4S1444S7sc. Rye, No. ?. 97q971ac. Barley. 63qs0c. Timo- thy. S4 .50q7.75 Clover, ssd14. Pork, s23@ g .S5c. Lard, s12.7o Ribs, sl2. aed12. 70.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
Avery's Letter

Liverpool was much better than due this morning. but our markets are still hesi- tating and made poor response.
 News of the weather was bullish. expe- cially in the eastern belt Extremely dry, hot weather prevails. Many sections are of drouthy conditions.
 l have just been through the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
Spinners' Takings

Statement of spinners' takings of Amer ican cotton throughout the world This week. 212.c00: same seven days last year, 3i7000; same seven days years before, PIC. .e00; total since August l. Il, ,2S2 900: same date last year. 11,194,oo0; same date year before, 12,692, 600.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
Future quotations were as follows: Whaaf- Omen High I.nrv (1nss
St. Louis Grain

St. Louis, May 12-Wheat, No. red, s1 22Q1 .24; No. ? hard. nominal; May. sl-l1; l; July, S .121a. Corn, No. ?, 74izd75c; No. ? white, 751Ac; May, 7s1sc: July, 72s4G727sc. Oats, No. ?. 4s11c; No. white nominal i; May, f3Ac; July, 41slc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
Fish
(WbolesaIe SeiIing,Price,

Wholesale Selling Price) Perch-Snc. Salt Water Trout-121zc. Red Snapper-1oc, in bbl, lots. lie small lots. Gray Snapper-7c. Mullet-SQ611c. Spanish Mackerel-l0c. Shrimp-12hc. Sheephead-S1ac. Virginia Croker-6c. Pompano-o0c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
Kansas City Grain

Kansas City. May 12-wheat. No ] hard, s1.o9Q1 F; No. ? red, s1.09d1 IA. Corn, No. 2 mixed. Tlc; No. white, 7l1zc; No. ? yellow, 711sa72c. Oats, No. white, 711zc; No. yellow. 711zG72c. Oats, No. 2 white, 46d47c; No. 2 mixed, 4e942c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
Naval Stores

Sl1zqsSc: sales 2le receipts. 52s; ship ments. 35S: stock. 7046. Rosln firm sales, 1891; receipts, 1l45: shipments, l26s; stock, SSe. Quote: A. B, s4dla 15; c, D. F.. s4.ls; F, S .3d4. 10; G, t4. S5ai 45; H, I, s4. 4Oa AS; K. A .50a4.55 NJ. s4.55Q 4. 50: N. S4. .SoSp 4.S5; VIC, $5.1o: wv, s5.3
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-13
Dry Goods Market

New York, May 12.-cotton goods mar kets were quiet and steady today. Ready to-wear trade was active. especially in cotton waists and dresses.