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Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-22

there could be no such
life: the Riviera must be dead--wiped
off the map. Yet life, strange, new,
burning with interest and romance.
was born in the French Riviera Au-
gust 2, 1914, writes c. N. and A. NJ.
Williamson in the London Graphic.
OF course, the Riviera was struck
the same sweeping blow that struck all
France across her brave, astoniShed
face. At the clang Of the tocsin, the
men of the Midi ran out into the
streets of picturesque rock villages
among the hills and tourist towns
along the sea, as the men of the North
were doing. But the Riviera thrilled
under the menace of peril all her
own. Just across the beautiful Gorge
of st. Louis lived friend who might
in an hour become an enemy. Italy
was there, with her mountain forts
looking towards the forts of France.
Lazy, summertime Mentone and
Monte Carlo and Nice, with nothing
doing" except for bathers and baskers
on the beach, or faithful lovers OF
quiet game of roulette, walked up with
a Mortified start. Would Italian guns
begin battering the Cote d'AZur? Of
ticers motOred secretly by night up to
the quadrilateral of forts in the noun
tains, taking ammunition in automobile
vans Communicated from the big
shops of Nice, those charming shops
where any thought Of tragedy would
have seemed ridiculously out of place.
French and English and American
owners of villas rushed off some elder
ly members Of the family past fighting
age to pack away valued possessions,
in case the gay, beloved pink-and-
white houses were blown down, or oc-
cupied by "the enemy"
Flight Of the Workine-Fok.
Panic-stricken, the Italian working
folk settled along the coast from Men
tone to Marseilles started to scuttle
across the frontier. They feared in
ternment and hundred vague hor-
rors. Under the binding sun of Au-
gust, along the dazzling roads Of Up
per and Lower COrniche, marched an
endless procession, and those who can
imagine only professions Of smart au-
tomobiles between Mentone and
Cannes would have thought themselves
dreaming that long black line. 1t was
a line of men and women, old and
young, tottering children and babies in
arms-in arms because the perambu-
lators were piled with the family bag
gage. And there We're donkey-carts,
wheelbarrows, caravans, every sort of
vehicle.
Despite the tragedies of the march
Children dying on the way) it had its
humorous side, because, as it turned
out, the whole business was unneces
sary. The next phase through which
the Riviera passed, however. was far
from funny. She doesn't really fall as
fast asleep in summertime as those
who know her only in winter seem to
think. There is always the wonderful
Passion Play" at Roquebrune. There
is always a delightful bathing season,
and in August the Azure Beauty is qui-
etly, almost stealthily busy in planning
her winter campaign. In that historic
August of 1914 the landlords and shop
keepers and amusement caterers of ev-
cry sort were improving their proper
ties, arranging their advertisements
and preparing for another season of
peace and plenty. Then suddenly came
the crash, and for them it looked the
end of the world when, on August 5,
the Monte Carlo casino closed it's doors.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-22
Alleged Spy Plot FOiled.

New York, Feb. 19.-Agents of
the Department of Justice arrested
here tonight two men charged with
violating the Federal law against
carrying on a military enterprise a
gainst foreign country.
They are accused Of conspiring to
obtain military information in Eng
land to be sent to this country and
then forwarded to Germany.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-22
Mischief In MISPLACED Comma. |.

Even the lowly comma, when mis-.
placed, may be the cause Of disaster.
OF this no better instance can be found
than that where the printer, setting up
a little story, asserts: "The two young
men spent the early part Of the eve
ming with two young ladies'; and after
they left, the girls got drunk"
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-22
THJJRMONT FREDERICK COUNTY, Md THURSDAY FEBRUARY
Let's Have A Real One.

The Federal Trade Commission is
about to start an investigation of the
rise in food prices. 1t will ask the
President to approve an appropriation
of S4OO, 600 for that purpose. 1t pro-
poses to cover every side of the food
situation.
Good! Let us hope at last we are
going to have a real investigation.
The country has confidence in the
Federal Trade Commission. Now
let's have the facts. Let's 60 to the
bottom-to the Northumberland
really learn all that can be learned
about the subject.
The problem is legal and economic.
The questions of whether there are
combinations in restraint of trade
must be decided. That has hereto
fore attracted tn" main attention.
Now it's time to go more into the
economic part-and go into it
thoroughly. Are the people being
compelled to pay t" II uah for what
they buy? Nobo y can answer that
until he can say with reasonable ap-
proXimation what ii costs to produce
those things.
In some fields the trade commiss-
ion will find plenty OF data. The
packers, for instance. can tell it eX.
actly what it costs then To turn out
their products. Government atten-
ton has encouraged accurate cost ac
counting in their case. But these
fields are limited. In the biggest
fields of all, the work will have to be
done from the ground up. There
isn't farmer in Illinois who knows
what it costs him to put his product
on the market today. There isn't
one manufacturer in ten who has an
accurate idea Of what it costs him to
run his business.
Let the trade commission start liter
ally from the ground up. Let it
start with the farmer ard find what
production of everything, from eggs
to wheat and cattle, means in terms
of money ana labor expenditure. He
doesn't know, and nobod V else knows.
Then let it follow the product to con-
sumption. Many people assume high
prices don't start until they reach
some large organization. From the
economic standpoint they are just as
liahl" to start at the beginning as
anywhere else. Prices cannot be
permanently below the cost of pro-
duction under any circumstances.
The country is in a mood for an
investigation that will be long and
deep and thorough. 1t is tired of
these continued hurrics about high
prices that get nothing except possl-
IDLY a politician into Congress or
some other job or into the news
papers. 1t has had its fill of half
baked remedies that spring from at
tention to only one half of the great
problem. Let's have an investigation
that will enable the country to see it
steadily and see it whole. 1t would
be cheap at 100000 or 100000
Chicago Herald.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-22
Something Good.

Those who hate nasty medicine should
try Chamberlain Tablets for constipa-
ton. They are pleasant to take and their
effect is so agreeable and so natural that
YOU will not realize that it has been pro-
duced by medicine. Obtainable every
where.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-22
PACKAGE for Henry.

Eyes, Henry and I certainly pos
sess similar fastest" exclaimed the
adoring bride. 1--WE are surely inter-
ested in the same things!" "Yes,"
agreed Henry's mother-in-law grimly,
"you certainly are! You care more
for dear Henry than for anyone else
in the world, and so does hel"
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-22
Excursion.

On Thursday, April 5th, the first excur-
sion of the season will run between
Smithsburg and Baltimore. This will be
under the auspices of Mt. Tabor Reform
ed church of Rocky Ridge.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-22

A Frenchman has invented an ap-
paratus to compress air in reser-
voir as the doors of house are opened
and utilize it to wind clocks.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-22
GOING WEST

e 55am 8. 13am 10. ga m
t7.l5 go pm 3.25pm 5.54p m
q. 16pm l.3Opm $50 451 6.46
"4,l5 529 sos
DAILY. tDaily except Sunday. tSunday
Only.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-02-22
The Universal Gratitude,

The Universal Gratitude.
"How thankful | am that have
home"
"Ah, yes; to shelter your dear ones"
mo; to mortgage for an autono-
bile"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-05
Speedy Conclusion
of War Because of Ameri-
cas- Entry-Pays His
Compliments" to Gronna
and LaFollette-Awaits
Day when Americans GO
Over the Top"

In q letter to his cousin. James
Matthie, of 1nkster. N. D., and a for
mer student Of the University of
North Dakota, gives a soldiers idea of
Americas entry into the war. He be-
lievcs that it will mean a speedy o m
clusion to the struggle, inasmuch as
the allies goal already is in sight.
Mr.. Matthie also scores Senators
Gronna and La Toilette for their fill
clustering and other anti-Allies' activi-
ties and declares. in no uncertain
terms. that Germans who do not stand
by America should be dealt with sum-
marily.
Mr.. Matthie has beer with the Ca
madam contingent almost since the
outbreak of war and has gone
through several Of the bitterest battles
of the struggle. The letter to his cou-
sin, written in the army Y. NJ. C. A.
quarters, was mailed on April 20.
The complete letter follows:
Dear Cousin:
yours of March 9Th received. The
parcels of paper arrive quite regular.
I am feeling quite we'll and am look
ing forward to n speedy and sudden
termination OF this war. The moral
effect of the U. S. declaring war on
Germany on the grounds that she did,
is going to be immense. When the
German people and soldiers are fully
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-05
MAS0NS Will
PLAN TOR WAR
Grand Lodge A. r. and A.
M. to Make Preparations
at Meeting Here.

Proposed plans whereby Masonry in
North Dakota can do its share in meet
ing the present crisis which confronte
the nation will be considered at the
twenty-eighth communication grand
lodge A. F. and A. M. with Acacia
lodge No. 4 to be held in Grand Forks,
Tuesday and Wednesday. June ~
and 20.
Other matters Of importance to
come before the body will be the Ques-
ton of Incorporation which was r
rted over from last year and then
there will be the celebration Of the
2ooth anniversary Of the founding OF
the grand lodge Of England. This
grand communication, 10 expected to
be an historic event in Mason circles
Of North Dakota. Last year for some
unaccountable eason Is lodges were
represented. This number is expected
to be increased to Is for this years
work.
In connection with the Grand lodge
session Of the A. F. and A. M. will
be the convocation Of tho grand chap
ter R. A. NJ. which opens Wednesday
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-05
James Matthie, of Inkster,
Former University Man,
Writes From French Front

aware of the fact that the inhuman
acts Of their despotic military govern
ment has finally goaded the greatest
free republic in the world into a war
to keep out Of which she has stood
more insults and criminal abuse than
any other nation ever stood without
going to war-and that she enters this
1t only to insure the salvation of
those democratic principles on which
her life as a democratic nation stands.
they (the German people) will lose all
heart in a war which has brought
them nothing but empty victories and
misery and Is bringing them defeats
now in rapid succession.
when 1 read in the Paris papers
that the United States had finally de-
clared war and read the message Of
President Wilson to congress-, I must
say my admiration for the land of my
birth and rearing knew no bounds
Many are the wordy stands I have
made. over here among the soldiers.
for the country hat was too proud to
fight and for Mr.. Wilson. never did
admire Mr.. Wilson's method of deal
ing with Germany or Germans but aft
er reading his message to congress
and taking note Of the systematic and
business like manner he pursued when
lIldliy Cu1lV1Hceu Oh the course ne
must take, I forgave him much. But
let Americans remember that they are
coming In at a time when tide Of VIC
tory is slowly but surely rising, the
long and spirit racking period Of de-
preston and partial defeat are past.
The allies are on the advance, the
long a months Of trench warfare
with insufficient men, guns and NUM-
tions are past. The gigantic machin-
cry Of war perfected by experience
and the genius Of the great men Of the
allied countries is working with
smoothness and precision. 1t is i'm
possible to tell in language what has
done and endured by the soldiers
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-05
BRIEF SESSION
IN DIST. COURT
~
Call Of Calendar and Jurors
Roll Quickly Completed
Precedes Adjournment.

This morning at 10 o'clock the
June term of the district court con-
vened at the court house. The calen-
dar and jurors roll were called, and
then the session adjourned for the
day in order to permit all those con-
nected with the court to take part in
the patriotic demonstrations this aft
ernoon.
Only one criminal case is slated for
action, and this will be the first to be
taken up tomorrow morning when the
court reconvenes. Charles Smith, a
negro, charged with keeping intoxi-
eating liquors for sale. will be the de-
PENDANT in the action.
All civil cases will be subject to per-
emptory call. and will be accepted for
hearing as soon as reached. There are
a number Of court cases. but these
will not be taken up until the jury
work has been completed.
The civil cases will probably be
called in the following order: w. G..
Miller VS.. A. P. Swenson. ct al: First
National Bank Of Grand Forks vs..
Robt. McGrath; First National Bank
of Mankato VS.. A. H. Lindelie; Joseph
K. ovarik vs.. F. Mcmahon: L.. r.
johnson vs.: John J%orgenson: John
as administrator; Scranton Stove
Works VS.. NJ. Norman: Sam Hayes vs..
Stephen Collins: E. Wilcox vs.. Edla
Fyten: Imperial Elevator Co. vs.. Mrs.
Christy Nelson: Pioneer Life Insur-
ance company VS.. p. J.. Mulloy ct al;
Geo. Boyd VS.. L. A. Chance.
It Is better to love the person you
can't marry than to marry the per-
son YOU can't love.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-05

commandery No. 4 at Jamestown, a
fitting tribute to the grand comman-
der, r. e. Sir Herbert G. Proctor Of
grand lodge are:
Alexander B. Taylor Of Fargo, grand
MASTER; William J. Reynolds Of West
hope. deputy grand master; Henry G.
Wick Of Cavalier, senior grand war
den; Anil p. Lenhart Of Bismarck.
Junior grand warden; Clinton d. Lord
Of Park River, grand treasurer, and
Walter L. Stockwell Of Fargo, grand
secretary. !
Of Walter l.. stockwell, Dewitt c.
Moore. Theodore 8. Henry, Forest F.
Vaughn and Walter H. Murhng.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-05
MARQUARD RECEIVERS
FROM HIS INJURIES

August Maruuard, q well known
farmer residing near Thompson, who
was brought to the city Saturday
evening 10 receive medical attention
for injuries received when trampled
on by his team, = recovering SUCCESS
will be able Ia. leave for, his home
within q few days.
An attempt to stop his team. which
had become frightened white stand.
Ing In the yard Of. the g. Hilairs
Lumber company, resulted In Mar
guards being trAmplsd upon, ana
severely cut shout the head and facs.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-05
evening at 8 o'clock. The member

evening at 8 o'clock. The member
ship of the Grand Forks chapter at
this time exceeds 5000. Then. too.
through until the evening Of June %.
This year Mrs. Mae Pauda is grand
matron, and Walter II. Muffin grand
patron. During the year five new
chapters have been instituted. at Ber-
thold, Portal. Ambrose, New England
and Dunseith. There is a possibility
Of a sixth being organized at Plaza
before the grand chapter convenes.
The new chapters aggregate a NOM
bership of 40.
The twenty-ninth grand command
cry conclave will meet with Wihaha
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-05

It Is better to love the person you
can't marry than to marry the per-
o you can't love.
The sun., 1917-06-10
INGRAM SUSPENDED
FOR HITTING UMPIRE
Giant Manager, Out Indefinite
ly, Defends Action in Tilt
With Byron.
OTHER SPORTING GOSSIP
ny INNS BROWN.

John Joseph McGraw. chief cook for
the Giants. has drawn an indefinite sus-
pension from President John X. Tener
because OF the wallop he planted on the
face of Umpire Bill Byron at Cincinnati
last Friday afternoon. President Tener
communicated this action to- Secretary
John Heydler last night from Philadel-
phia, where Teher Is engaged in prepar-
ing the case of the National League In
the damage suit nled by the Baltimore
Federal LeaguerA
The actual duration OF this suspension
will be o matter Of keen interest No
doubt It will depend on the character OF
showing that Manager McGraw makes
in defence OF his action. Secretary John
B. Foster and several members Of the
club have filed with Toner an affidavit
stating that McGraw was thoroughly
justified in his attack on Byron. This.
however. is a question that Tener him
self will decide.
The sun., 1917-06-10
READY FOR FEDS SUIT.
Heads of Organised Baseball Pre-
psre to Contest Case Tomorrow.

PHILADELPHIA, June s.--Attorneys in
the 100000 antitrust suit Of the Balti-
more Federal League Club against or
ganized baseball, as represented by the
National Commission and the two major
leagues. announced tonight they are
ready to proceed with the trial OF the
case in the United States District Court
here Monday morning. Tho suit was
instituted March 80. 1915, and the trial
has been postponed several times.
John X. Tener and Ban johnson of
the major leagues were In conference
with their counsel here to-day making
final preparations ror the trial and
another meeting will be held tomorrow
when Garry Hermann of the National
Commission will arrive.
Before court opens Monday morning
there will be n general meeting Of all
the clubs of the two leagues. along with
individuals mentioned as defendants In
the suit.
Both sides deny reports that the trial
will not start Monday. "The case Will
not be compromised said ono OF the
attorneys for the National League to-
day.
The sun., 1917-06-10
THE SCORE.

Totals... sos q 10 o
'Batted for Flack in the seventh inning.
tBatted for Demaree in the eighth inning
Iran for Wilson In the eighth inning.
Slated for Williams In the ninth inning.
New York.............. o o 4 90
Chicago. o o 30 o o o %
Two base hit-Robertson. Three base hits
Merkle, Robertson. Home run-Kauf Stolen
hases-Kauff, Merkle 9 Double play-Fletcher
Herzog and Holke. Left on bases-Chicago, 6
New York, 4. First base on error-Chlcago. l.
Bases on balls-OT Demarce, 4; OF Schupp, T.
Hits and earned runs-On Demaree, s and 4 in
s innings; OFT Schupp and none In innings
on Prendergast, none and none in 1 inning
Struck out-By Schupp, o; ny Demaree, 2; by
Prendergast, 1. Umpires-Mexsrs. KLEIN anu
Bransfeld. Time Of game-2 hours
The sun., 1917-06-10

Totals. . s09 27 Is
IRAN for Spencer in the eighth inning
tBatcd for Cady in the ninth inning.
Tran for Ruth In the ninth inning.
tBatted for Cady In the ninth inning.
fBatted for Barry in the ninth inning.
Detroit. .................e 30 o o o o o-l
Boston. ................ o o o o 0 o 90
Two base hits-veach, Spencer. Stolen bases
Speaker 2. Sacrifice hts-Heilman, Shore.
Walker. Double plays-Scott, Barry and Hob
litzell Bush and Young. 2; Barry and Hob
litxell. Left on bases-Boston, II (; Detroit, b.
Bases on balls-Or Shore, l. OF Ehmke, 7.
out-By Ehmke, 6; by shore, l. Passed bans-
Cady 2. Stanage. Umpires-Messrs. OLoushlin
and Hildebrand. Time Of gsme-l hour and 50
minutes.
The sun., 1917-06-10
CUBANS IN JERSEY CITY.
Havana Team VIII Play Two
Games mt West sido Park.

The Cuban Stars Of Havana, who are
playing n fine brand OF ball since their
arrival in this country. viii, play q
double header to-day at West Side Park,
Jersey City. against the Jersey City
team. Fernandez and Suarez will pitch
for the Cubans and Chacun. Cuba's lead
ing shortstop. will captain the team.
For the Jerseyites DR.. Ed Laftte.
former Detroit American League hurler.
and Jimmy Clinton will pitch. Clinton
has defeated nine major league teams
since last fall. A patriotic concert will
bo rendered during the games
The sun., 1917-06-10
Byron's Work Criticised.

1t Is difficult to defend an attack on an
umpire. On tho other hand, II is quite
another thing to picture situation in
which an umpire might lay himself
liable to attacks through comments or
charges OF q personal nature. Accord
ing to ono report, tho attack on Byron
was provoked by a statement from him
that McGraw had been run out Of Balti-
more. According to this same report,
this charge was made following the dis
pute on tho ball field and Immediately
preceding the fisticuffs. II such be tho
case II Is different proposition to ex-
cuse the action OF the Giant leader. II
Byron made such a charge after the
game was over and the teams had left
the field many will hold that McGraw
had plenty OF reason for resenting the
charge even to the extent Of taking
wallop at the umpire.
Very naturally the clash draws the
pair very much into public gaze. Also II
brings up in retrospection recent activi-
ties OF the two belligerents. In this con-
nection n bit of comment on Byrons
methods and tendencies In games worked
by him here is not out Of place. IN
doubtedly he is becoming entirely too
autocratic. Striving. as he surely does,
to put a bit of color on his own account
into games. he is going a bit too far.
hCtiOu u lew QhyS sllCo
half dozen or moro players from the
grounds in Cincinnati Is a case in point.
An umpire should maintain order and
discipline on the field. But his vesture
of authority has limit A good umpire
knows and appreciates that limit OF late
Byron has not. A warning to be a bit
moro cautious and polite in handling
troubles might serve him we'll.
The victory OF A. X. Macombers bay
gelding Boots in the Suburban Handicap
at Belmont Park yesterday was some-
thing Of a surprise to many followers
of the turf. But surprise or no. the VIC
tory was q highly popular one in that
horsemen and sporting men generally
were glad TO see the California owneI
put over a winner in such a big event
1t was his first big winner since he en-
/ tered the racing game, and 1t was richly
deserved.
Mr.. Macomber Is q newcomer in the
race game, but the manner in which he
has taken 1t up proves his genuine
sportsmanship. He has expended for
tune for horses. He has acquired ar
enormous stable, the largest in the
world. and goes into the game for the
love of the sport. Only a few days age
he ran the bid on Omar khayyam to
S25, 900. and few days later paid $40.
900 for Al NJ Dick. These are two Of his
recent big purchases He has an ambi'
ton to take rank with the leading race
horse owners OF the country, and with
shortly take such rank without doubt.