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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-27

With American Sammies fight
ing in the trenches, side by side
with French poilus, red-headei
artillery captain and his husky
gunners will share the fame OF fir
ing the first shell sent by an
American battery in the fight for
democracy.
The captain gave the gunner a
command--the gunner jerked the
lanyard and Americas first shot
against German autocracy scream
ed toward a German battery. 1t
was precisely at o'clock. The
morning was q misty one.
The American infantry restless
ly waiting during a certain day
while the American gunners were
at their part of the work.
March In silence.
They remained in their billets
behind the lines until evening.
Then they swung thru the rain
swept muddy street OF tiny vii
lage. their shadowy forms disap-
pearing down the road toward the
trenches.
Some attempted to sing
Tramp. Tramp, Tramp, the Boys
Are Marching" 1t was just start
ing when others shouted:
"Shut up! The boches will hear
you!"
The silence fell--except for the
rumbling of the rolling kitchen
that kept pace with the soft shut
file of the feet of the marching de-
tachment.
Shell Case Saved.
The shell case of the first shot
fired for America in the worlds
greatest war is en- route to Presi-
dent Wilson today.
Maj. Gen. Sibert ordered that
1t be preserved for him.
Just five civilians-all news
paper Observation-Disclosures
the first American troops march
ing to the trenches.
| Arrived In July.
The first American troops ar
rived in France during the frs
week in July-approximately foul
months after President Wilson's
request for declaration of state
of war against Germany had beer
approved by congress.
1t is now a little less than three
months since the first American
contingent" began its intensive
training for the fighting line.
Military rules forbid Nven spec
ulation as to the various units
now abroad, or as to their Off
GERS below general rank.
Military prudence also die
Der of American soldiers who
tates Withholding the exact NUM-
have been transported across the
seas to wage Americas fight tic
make the world safe for democ-
racy."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-27
Home Edition

Tonight and Sun
day fair; colder, with
killing frost in the
morning.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-09

sLlcKERs GET $4,000 FROM
FARMER IN CON GAME
It was a sad story, mates. But the
SEQUEL was a far more realistic tear
producer.
Frank Manu-, NOvak, H., came to
Chicago to see the sights. He met
two friends whom he recalls now
only as Dave" and "JOhan." Manu-
confided that he had $4,000 sailed
away in the saving bank of Novak.
Jahon's story was pitiful. He had
$4,000 that his father, an Alaska
multi-milIiOnaire, on his death had
made him promise he would give a
Father Joseph of Chicago, who had
done the old man some great favor.
JOhah couldn't find Father Joseph.
Manu- helped him, with no better sue
cess. Finally Johan said to Manu-:
My mines in Alaska need my at
tentiOn. l must go back. will COM
mission you to deliver the $4,000
to Father Joseph. But first l must
know you are on the square, for, you
see, I don't know you so very we'll
You get your $4,000 and put it with
mine in my money box and let you
keep it all till you find the priest"
Manu- did as per request. Three
days after he put his money in the
box with Johan's 100000 he opened
the box. It contained a bundle of
old newspapers and this note: "Old
paper is valuable these days"
Manu- reported to the detective bU-
reau today JOhan and Dave have
three days start on the dicks.
-O-O-
ARTILLERY DUEL ON SOMME
Berlin, via SayViIEe Wireless, Feb. 9:
Loss of terrain in two places to
British forces announced. One was
near VainescouTt and other north Of
! st. Pierre Vast wood.
| In YDres and Wytschete bends and
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-09

reports III JQ6dLTlCdl CIClGo IudL
AL Jolson had quit the cast Of Rob
tnsOn Crusoe, Jr., were denied at the
Garrick theater by E. L. Bloom, mgr.
of the company, today in violent and
blue language, much to the edifica-
ton Of a young girl stenOgrapher.
JOlsOn, the star and drawing mag
net of "CrusOe," has been out of the
cast all week. But this has been
kept quiet. The electric sign still
flashes out his name and the Shu-
berts are still charging $3.50 a seat.
A young actor, getting his first crack
at a real part, has been palmed off
by the management as JOlsOn's IN
deTstUdy.
Various rumors have been going
the rounds as to the cause of JOlsOns
absence from the show. The man
agement claims he has been i'll and
is recovering in West Baden. The
RiaIto gossips say that JOlsOn and
the Shuberts have had some sort Of a
difference and that JOlsOn went
away, intending not to come back.
After II DGCdulG hLlO"u al CAAAN
town that JOlsOn was not in the show
and that the public was getting
stung. the management each day
started sending around stories that
Jolson would POSITIVELY be back to-
morrow night"
Last night the publicity depart
ment sent out stories to the effect
that JoIson would appear tonight, or
tomorrow at the latest. Bloom told
a Day Book reporter that Jolson
would not be back until Sunday
night.
The raising of the price of main
floor seats from 81 to $3.50 for JOl-
son is said to be merely the begin
ming Of a general attempt by the
Shuberts to raise all attractions to
that price.
P. S.-If you're anxious to see Al
TO-, -, sICv-,,-ro55 yvC7,5I hoftoTs n va
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-09

observation-disclosures has warned
the United States that she will sup
port Germany in any eventuality, aca.
cording to Berlin dispatch,
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26
Keeping AT It.

The forty day rain prophecy seems to
he holding out almost to the extreme.
Rain has fallen very frequently the past
ten days. Wednesday, this week. very
heavy rain fell for nearly an hour, almost
equal to cloudburst. Sections in the
west end of town were flooded, sewers
being too small to carry off the water.
Lightning was very vivid, and number
of bolts came to earth close to town.
Very little wind came with the storm.
The rain area was not very extensive
according to reports received, Frederick,
Woodsboro, and Rocky Ridge getting
only light fall. At Lewistown, how
ever, the fall was very heavy. Several
fish ponds on the Hill farm were washed
away. The water from the branch feed
ing long chain of ponds in that vicinity
and from Fishing creek covered the State
Road several feet in depth. Many auto
mobiles were unable to get through the
water for an hour or more.
The mail carriers from Thurmont were
all delayed by high water in the streams
which crossed roads on their routes.
Heavy, dangerous rains, cloudbursts,
etc., were predicted along from the 23rd
to the 26th
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26
Planning Railway Merger.

A meeting of the directors of the Ha-
gerstown and Frederick Electric Rail
way Company has been called for today
to consider the purchase of the Cham
bersburg, Greencastle and Waynesboro
Electric Railway. Negotiations for the
purchase have been under way for more
than year.
it is reported that W. J. Oiler, Way
nesboro, the dominant figure in the lat.
ter Company has practically signed up a
majority of the stock for transfer.
Application will be made to the Mary.
land Public Service Commission for ap-
proval of the purchase and methods of
financing. The actual transfer, it is so
said, will take place in August. 1t is
estimated that when the merger is com.
pleted that the Hagerstown and Freder-
ick Company will have gross revenues of
81, 600, 900 year or more.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26
DO You Smell 1t.

The above refers to a quantity of oil
placed on the street by Mr., MI Albaugh.
This oil was placed In front of his pro-
perty and just about half way across the
street, the quantity not being enough to
do what Mr.. Albaugh intended doing.
1t happened to be a job lot and no more
is obtainable at the place of purchase.
This is the first oil put on the street, and
is intended as a sample-just to show
what protection against dust oil is.
1t is to be hoped that this sample will
induce other persons, even the Board of
Commissioners, to oil portion of the
streets in town.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26

A splendid meeting in the interests OF
the American Red Cross was held in the
Town Hall last Friday evening. with two
noted speakers on the program, Judge
Hammond Urner, of Frederick, and Mrs.
]. H. M. Claggett, of Petersyille, Keo
Cross organizer for Frederick county.
Rev. w. C. Waltemyer presided.
After prayer by Rev. E. o. Pritchett
and the singing of "America". brief
report of the work of the local Red Cross
League to date was read by its chairman,
Mrs. C. C. Waters. The report showed
that within the brief period the local or
ganization has been in existence $l4o' ~
has already been raised. proof of truly
remarkably energy and efficiency. Most
of this money has already been expended
for supplies, and the society is now busl-
ly engaged two afternoons a week IN
making its quota of kits for our own
soldier boys.
Judge Urner then delivered the main
address of the evening. He spoke first
with pleasure and qualification OF the
progress already made by the local Or
ganization as shown In the report OF the
chairman, and then paid glowing tribute
to the patriotic zeal and whole-souled de-
yotion of the womanhood Of America In
all its hours of danger and need. I'VE
cannot get along in this country either
in peace or in war without the loyal sup
port of it's womanhood," he declared.
"Our men may possibly have been some
what Indifferent to the Presidents ap-
peals for self-sacrifcing patriotism, but
the women have already responded nobly;
they will continue to respond; and when
the story of these days shall some day
be truly told, the credit for the winning
of this war-when it Is won--wili 90 very
largely to the consecrated loyalty OF 'he
women of America
The lecturer next emphasized the tre-
mendous Importance Of Red Cross work
as military factor. % important and 80
essential, indeed, that the suggestion had
been seriously entertained of raising
these funds by taxation. But President
Wilson had decided-very wisely, 1t SEEM
ed-that money to relieve suffering and
to care for the moral uplift of our soldier
boys most fittingly came from voluntary
offerings; and hence the special appeal
for $lOO, 900, 900 before the end OF last
month. an amount, by the way. which
was splendidly oversubscribed. But this
was only a beginning, which must be
multiplied many fold when our troops 60
into action and the casualty lists begin
to be compiled. The Red Cross appeal
was therefore a direct appeal to the
patriotism of the men and women OF
America, and in a measure an index OF
that patriotism. Said Judge Urner,
To-day in Frederick l saw the most i'm
pressive sight, believe, ever witness
ed, a street filled with serious-faced young
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26
The State Road.

Citizens of Thurmont are getting very
much interested and want to know about
the building of the State Road through
town. Bids were opened July 18th, and
from what information we got Mr.. l.. K.
Waesche was lowest bidder. So far as
we know he has not been officially noti-
fled that he has been awarded the con-
tract to do the work. Likely he will re-
ceive notice in due time. 1t is to be
hoped that if the work is started this
fall time enough will be given to insure
completion before winter sets in.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26
An Apology.

THE CLARION feels constrained to
apologize to Judge Hammond Urner
for the comparatively few men who
attended the meeting on Friday ev-
ening last, or rather put it this way
apologize for those who failed to
attend that meeting.
The men of the town ought to be
ashamed of themselves for exhibiting
such lack of patriotic spirit in the
espousal of such noble cause as that
of the Red Cross, in the interest OF
which the meeting was held.
The Judge was very charitable in
offering an explanation of the posi-
BILE misunderstanding that, they may
have thought it was meeting for the
ladies'. We are not 50 charitable in
our view. The men will soon wake
up to the stern fact that this nation
needs their assistance in every way
and especially in helping to make as
comfortable as possible those who ale
called to bear arms and who will need
the aid of the Red Cross nurse ano
their ministrations. War is help
50 Sherman said, and if we fail ir
our duty, we only add to its hellish'
ness that much more.
Wake up! many Of you are asleep
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26
Soldiers Allowance Cut.

Clothing is to be issued hereafter
to the American soldier only in ac-
cordance with his individual needs,
the War Department having decided
to abandon the old system of issuing
regular allowances, which afforded
soldiers an opportunity to effect indi-
vidual savings. Under the new plan
organization commanders will be held
responsible for proper equipment OF
their men and at the same time for
rigid economy in the issuance of cloth
ing.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26
interesting Red Cross Meeting.
Chief judge Urner Pays Tribute 10
Women of America.
Report By Chairman of Local League.

men watching the bulletin boards, wait
ing to see whose lot it was to respond
first with their lives to their country's
call; Impressive further because the same
scene was being enacted at the same
hour in every city and town in the Union.
But these are not the only ones called to
sacrifice. They should not be. Those at
home should sacrifice equally, so far as
they can, though in other ways. There
must be no slackers. And 80 for those
of us who remain at home in comparative
safety and comfort recommend, as
channel through which to sacrifice, the
American Red Cross."
Then touching upon question which
apparently still perplexes few in
America. the question as to why America
need be at war at all, in clear-cut con-
vincing sentences which thrilled his hear
ers Judge Urner outlined the steps by
which the Imperial German Government
had literally thrust war upon this peace
loving nation by actually waging war
upon US for months before war was
officially declared. 1--WE did not want
war;" he earnestly said, "but we can't
shut our eyes to the fact that war exists;
and since we are now in it let US put into
It the same strength and devotion which
animated the men of 81 and the men of
rs. am certain that not one OF us will
be satisfied to do less than the very most
that each one Of US can do. By giving
to the Red Cross we can know that each
gift we make will follow our boys in
khaki directly to the firing line some
where in France -
Mrs. Claggett's address was brief and
touched with deep emotion. Mrs Claggett
is Canadian by birth, and has lost most
of her immediate relatives in the war. A
brother-in-law is now in France with the
first American contingent. the first
American to carry the American flag
into France. She said in part: "You
already know what the Red Cross isl the
thing now is to do, to perfect our organ
ization. In Canada the hospitals are
filled with young men with backs hope-
lessly bent for life, hands gone, legs
gone, due to lack of medical equipment
and care In the early months of this aw=
full war, due to mistakes which Canada
made. America should avoid those mis-
takes. 1t must. Adequate support OF
the Red Cross Is the way to do this, the
only way to do this. As to money, 1t
doesn't cost one cent to be Red Cross
worker. Anyone who can and will give
an hour of time is cordially, eagerly well
coined. But if anyone can spare dollar,
we welcome that too. because dollar
can do SO much used in this way. At a
time like this and for cause like this
and for results like this it is the rarest
privilege to give-if one is able
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26
Just the Thing for DiarrhOea.

just the Thing for DiarrhOea.
Gust two years ago had a severe at
tack of diarrhoea which lasted over a
week." writes w. C. Jones, Buford, N.
d. II became so weak that could not
stand upright. A druggist recommend
ed Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. The first dose relieved
me and within two days l was as well as
ever Many druggists recommend this
remedy because they know that it is re-
liable. Obtainable everywhere.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26
To Supply News OF Army.

To assure the folks at home Of
news of the American soldiers who
are serving in France, Adjutant Gen
eral Mccain is about to establish a
new division in his office. 1t will
compile all sorts of information re-
garding officers and enlisted men on
duty abroad and this information will
be supplied to their friends and rela-
tives on inquiry.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26
Dan9erOuS! Dan9erOuS!

Last Saturday evening large crowd
of autoists and persons driving came to
town, the streets being lined on either
side considerable distance from the
Square. Near the Square teams were
standing at almost right angles with the
pavement and so crowded the street that
buggies could not pass 1t is to be hoped
the Board of Commissioners will soon
pass a traffic ordinance and regulate the
standing Of teams along the street. The
traffic is heavy and an officer should be
in charge of affairs on the Square Satur-
day nights.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26
Lows Letter.

Mr.. Harvey Pittenger spent Sunday
with Mr.. George Wood of Rocky Ridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wood and child
rem, Misses Leah ard Catherine Fox, Mr..
Luther and Jessie Fox Jr., of Creagers-
town, spent Sunday with Mr.. Washing
ton Pittenger.
Mrs. Roy Tressler and children spent
several days with Mrs. Samuel Martin.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Six, of Creag-
erstown; Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hawkins
and two daughters, Mrs. Thompson and
son, of Montgomery county, recently
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Fox.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26
Company A Mustered In.

Although many had to travel from dis
tant points in the county. every man was
on the job and soon after nine O'Clock
Wednesday morning the l59 men COM
posing Company A took possession of
the Armory at Frederick, under COM
mand of Captain Elmer F. Munshour.
The morning was devoted to preliminary
work. A number of the men were de-
tailed for work about the building. In
the afternoon the company was assem-
bled for drill, the maneuvers being con-
Quoted on Hood College grounds.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26
For County Commissioner.

Our Republican County Commissioner.
the only Middletown Valley representa-
tive on The entire board, having been re-
moved by death and the Democratic
State Central Committee having seen fit
to fill the vacancy with Democrat from
New Market district, thus leaving our
valley, from Pen-Mar to the Potomac
river, without representation, at the
earnest solicitation of my many friends,
l hereby announce myself as candidate
for County Commissioner, from Middle
town District, subject to the Republican
Primaries in September, kindly ask
your support.
ALBERT S. REMSBURG.
may II tp
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26
Physicians Enlist.

DR.. B. o. Thomas, of Frederick city,
DR.. J. w. Long, of Walkersville, and
DR.. C. L. Magruder, of New Market,
this county, have enlisted in the Hospital
Corps of the American army. Dr. B. o.
Thomas has been commissioned first
lieutenant and will join the Coast Artil-
lery, and DR.. Long and DR.. Magruder
expect to be called for the second OFF,
GERS Reserve Corps trpining camp at
Fort Myer, Va, early In August.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26
Another Russian Loan.

The United States made its second
loan to Russia this week, the amount
being $4,000. 1000. 1t is stated that
much of the first 800, 100000 loan
to Russia has been expended for rail-
road supplies, and that this last sum
will be used for the same purpose.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26
FrankIinviIIe News.

Mrs. Wade Stull is on the sick list at
this writing.
Miss Ruth Blickenstaff returned home
Sunday after spending sometime in Fox
vile.
Mrs. David Zentz spent Friday with
her daughter, Mrs. Glenn Gall.
Mrs. John Kern visited her sister, Mrs.
John Ridenour, Thursday last.
MIR. and Mrs. Shreeve Zentz and child
rem visited Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Gall on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Eyler and two
children spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Aaron Stull.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26
The Rest Laxative,

To keep the bowels regular the best
Laxative is outdoor exercise. Drink full
glass of water half an hour before break
fast and eat eat an abundance of fruit
and vegetables, also establish regular
habit and be sure that your bowels move
once each day. When medicine is need
ed take Chamberlain 8 Tablets. They are
pleasant to take and mild and gentle in
effect. Obtainable everywhere.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26
Contracts For Motor Trucks.

The U. s. War Department has
let contracts for "a ,O50 motor truck
bodies. The International Harvest
er Company OF Chicago, will build
about 10000 and the Grand Rapids
School Equipment Company 5000.
Other small firms get the remainder.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26
In First 700 Name S.

In list published in the Baltimore Sun
today the following draft numbers held
by young men in Mechanicstown district
appear. The list contains the first 700
numbers in the State. The numbers in
Mechancstown district run from 1859 to
1914. The numbers are
1894, 1878, 1918, 1858, 1918, 1891, 1868,
l847, 1922, l779, I'll, 1878, 1887, 1869,
1906, ls4S, lS4S, 1917, 1868, 1891, l764,
1873, 1896. 1765, 1912.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26

"When our little boy, now seven years
old, was baby he was cured OF cholera
morbus by Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy" writes Mrs
Sidney Simmons. Fair Haven, N. Y.
"Since then other members of my family
have used this valuable medicine for collie
and bowel troubles with good satisfaction
and gladly endorse it as remedy Of
exceptional merit" Obtainable every
where.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26
Loan Date Not Fixed.

Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo has
made official denial of the report that the
date of the next issue of the Liberty
Loan would be September 18th and the
amount of 1t three billion dollars.
He states that neither the amount nor
the date Of the loan offering have been
determined and when determined official
announcement will be made Of the fact
by the Treasury Department.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26
POStoffice Robbed.

The postoffice at Hedgesville was
broken into last Sunday morning.
The safe was blown with nitroglyc-
crime, and $50 in stamps and $40 in
cash secured. Bud Ford, negro,
was suspected of being implicated in
the robbery, and was arrested.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-07-26
Personal.

Mrs. John stoner, of Union Bridge,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Stoner
of this place, is spending some time at
Catoctin, N. Y.
Mr.. j. E. Stoner and E. F. Smith, of
Woodsboro, are spending some time at
Atlantic City.
On Sunday evening last Mr.. Edward
Stoner and family and other relatives,
fifteen in all, of Westminster, visited at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Stoner.