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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03

ofsthe electric light bills. IT the town
has no ordinance relative to COLLECTS
ing them or turning off the service,
then by all means pass an ordinance
that will take care OF the future.
In this connection we believe that
the electric light bills ought to be col.
lected without the necessity OF paying
a percentage to do so. We believe
that the force employed to run the
plant should read the meters and
then the bills turned in to the secre-
tary and then the light consumers be
given a discount for prompt payment
before the 10th of each month, other
wise no discount be allowed. This
will make the consumers come to
time and it will be to their interest
to come if they get a discount for
prompt pigment. The town can
save at least one-half of what it now
costs to collect these bills by giving
half of this discount to the consumer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03

Washington, April 30.-Represen-
tative Frederick N. Zihlman, of Cum
berland, introduced his first bill in
the House today, and it provides for
an appropriation of 100000 to
take care of the families and depend
ents of soldiers who volunteer or are
drafted into the American Army dur
ing the war with Germany. The bill
provides that the money shall be ex-
pended under the direction of the
War Department, and not more than
$50 a month shall be paid to any
family.
The bill also takes slap at the So
call, d "slackers" who have been
charged with marrying in order to
escape military service. 1t provides
that no part of the appropriation
shall be used to pay the wives OF SOL
diers drafted into the Federal service
who were married after April 6, the
date the President signed the war res.
olution.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
Short On Farm Tools.
Manufacturers Claim Shortage
of Labor, Metal and Various
Farm Implements.

Members of the special committee ap-
pointed by the National Implement and
Vehicle Association to cooperate with
the Federal Government in the move
ment to increase this country's food pro-
duction met in Chicago on Tuesday and
issued statement calling attention to
the fact that the success of the cam
paign will be seriously jeopardized be-
cause of shortage of farm implements
due to the inability of implement manu-
facturers to obtain but rs per cent of the
sheet metal needed to supply the normal
demand of the farmers.
Attention was called to the fact that
that the farm implement manufacturers
have practically no stock on hand and
that thousands of farmers in recent years
have allowed their equipment to deteri-
crate to such an extent that many i'm
plements cannot be used this year with
out repairs.
The manufacturers declare they were
compelled to appeal to the Federal Gov
eminent recently in order to obtain rs
per cent of their normal annual supply.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
What About That Audit7

We would like to know what has
become Of that promised audit which,
according to the understanding had
with the members Of the old Board
of Commissioners, was to have been
made and published at the time the
town statement was published.
There was a very decided senti-
rnent in the town that the Board
have its books and accounts audited i,
and so far as we know that sentiment
still exists and it is still expected OF
the Board.
The present Board wants to start
right and the taxpayers of the town
expect to be told in detail how the
affairs of the town stand; they are
the ones that have to pay the bills
and will have to bear the expense OF
the audit, so we don't see any neces-
sity of backing away from the propo-
sition or putting it off.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
We Would Like To Know.

We would like to know what the
present Board intends to do with the
back taxes standing for five or six
years and the unpaid electric light
bills standing for more than a year.
Are you going to let the matter drift
as past Boards have done, and when
your term expires hand the batch"
over to the next Board? We don't
intend to let you do it if we can pre-
vent it. We will get enough facts
and turn on enough light on the sub
ject that we don't believe you will
want to fall into the error of the past
Boards.
Did anybody ever hear of tax
payer of Thurmont being distrained
for taxes? We havn't and we doubt
II there ever was a case. AS we un-
derstand the ordinances. the Bailiff
is the one charged with the duty of
collecting all" the taxes, and in
stead of doing SO he has been permit
ted to collect all those that were will
ing to pay and the balance he hand
ed back. The Commissioners have
in this regard been as derelict as the
Bailiff, for it is their duty to see that
the Bailiff does collect the taxes.
What is true of taxes is equally true
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
How To Make The Tri-COlOr

The Stars and Stripes aoated from
Eiffel Tower in Paris on Sunday.
The Tri-color OF France should be
displayed wherever an American flag
is displayed.
1t may be difficult to purchase a
French flag, but it is easy to make
one. The preparation of width to
length is about the same as ours. OF
the three vertical stripes, the blue,
hung next to the staff, should be 30
per cent of the flag; the white stripe,
which is next, should be 33 per cent
and the red stripe, on the outside,
should be 81 per cent. Thus, if the
blue stripe is l0inches wide the white
stripe should be II inches and the
red stripe little more than II inches
each of the stripes being about Is
inches long.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
Franklinvine News.

Miss Ruth Blickenstaff is on the sick
list at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grimes, Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Devices, and Mrs. Clinton Blick-
enstaff and children spent Sunday with
Mrs. William Devices.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ridenour and child
rem spent Sunday with friends in Thur
mont.
Mrs. Joseph Fry is visiting friends at
Sabillasville.
Rev. Myers and Mr.. Leonard Flohr
spent one day last week with Mrs. John
Ridenour.
Mrs Benjamin Eyler and daughter
spent Thursday last in Frederick.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
"Chamberlain's Tablets Have Done
Wonders For Me-"

II have been sufferer from stomach
trouble for number of years. and al
though have used great number of
remedies recommended for this COM
plant, Chamberlain's' Tablets is the first
medicine that has given me positive and
lasting relief" writes Mrs. Ann Kadin,
Spencerport, M Y. ''Chamberlain's
Tablets have done wonders for me and l
value them very highly" Obtainable
everywhere.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
WHITE.


Mr.. VIM. F. White, a son of the late
DR.. VIM. White formerly of Thurmont,
died at his home in Baltimore, Friday,
April 81, aged SO years. For many years
past Mr.. White had been employed in
the Government Printing Office, Washing
ton. His death was due to heart trouble.
Mr.. White is survived by his wife, one
son and three daughters; also by two
brothers, DR.. Frank White of Phillips.
burg, Pa, DR.. Howard White of Balti-
more and two sisters, Miss May White
of Baltimore and Mrs. H. c. Anders OF
Thurmont. Funeral services took place
Monday from his late RESIDENCE 1910 W,
North Ave-, interment being made ir
Greenmont Cemetery.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1917
The Town Statement.

We don't propose to enter mto
very lengthy discussion of the town
statement, the figures speak for them
selves and taking the statement as a
whole it is bad enough showing. We
hope for better things, but we are not
a, all optimistic on the subject.
The statement shows that there is
cash on hand of $4,000. Why
didn't the old Board pay off the notes
of 81. 10000 that are outstanding?
Now that the old Board did not do
this it is manifestly the duty OF the
new Board to do 50, or some one will
want to know like the ex-Mayor did
at the primary what did you do
with it" and the answer will doubt
less be given the same as it was given
at that meeting I'VE still got it,"
The old Board takes credit for having
received S473.O7, being 1919 OF the
levy of taxes for the past year which
is credited to Resources" OF the
Electric Light Plant. This is to go
in the sinking fund for the retire.
ment of the bonds. The statement
should show that this sum has actual
ly been carried to a sinking fund &C.
count.
Just at this point we want to call
the attention to the Board that they
had better get instructions from the
Public Service Commission as to just
the method that is required to keep
their books dealing with the Lighting
Plant as a separate and distinct pro-
position from the funds as collected
from taxes and other sources.
You are a public service corpora
ton and you must keep your ac-
counts accordingly and we trust that
you will not make it necessary for
some one to enter formal complaint
before the Commission to compel you
to do so. We are somewhat surpris-
ed that the Commission, on their own
motion, has not required you to do SO
long ago.
We see that S2S. so has been given
for discount on taxes. We don't see
any account where there has been
any interest collected. Don't over
due taxes draw any interest? If they
do, then a proper item of such re-
ceipts should be noted.
There is over $650.00 in uncollect
ed tax bills and electric light bills
which should be collected at once,
this, with the 81 10000 cash on
hand, will wipe out the 81, 10000
notes and place the balance in sink
ing fund.
Are we right or wrong in our in
sisting that you do this?
We don't see any mention of Bills
Payable in this statement. We know
of one bill that approximates $3.50.
There may be others. Thus furnish
ing another reason for an audit,
which would show this all in detail
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
BUCKINGHAM.

Mrs. Maggie Buckingham, daughter
of Mr.. Arnold Whilhide by his first wife,
died at her home in Washington, d. c.,
Monday, April 3Oth. Mrs. Buckingham
is survived by her husband, Mr.. Harry
Buckingham, and two children. She is a
sister to Mrs. Alonzo Williar of Thur
mont. and also of the following persons:
Mrs. George Ridge, Edgemont; Mrs.
Clinton Kaufman, Woodsboro; Mrs. Elsie
Main, Finksburg; Mrs. Chas. Eyler, Troy
Ohio; and Mr.. David Wilhide, Edgemont.
Funeral services will be held Friday in
the United Brethren church, this place,
after the arrival of the 1921 train from
Baltimore.
Wilhide & Creeger funeral directors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
Armed Tanker Sunk.

Reports from London are to the ef-
feet that the U. S. tank steamer,
Vacuum, was sunk by a German sub
marine last Saturday. The Vacuum
was commanded by Capt. s. s. Har.
ris, of New York. The vessel was
armed. The captain and part of the
crew, and the naval lieutenant and
nine Americans are reported missing.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
LATE.

Mr.. John W. Late who for the past
two years has been an invalid and unable
to walk because of being paralyzed, died
at his home near Washing ton Schoolhouse
this county aged SO years. months and
% days. Mr.. Late is survived by his
wife and four chilren, viz Messrs. Bruce
and Morris Late, Miss Carrie Late at
home, and Mr. Sam Vanhorn of Thur
mont. Funeral services were held on
Monday at Rocky Ridge, Rev. ach of
the Lutheran church officiating. Wilhide
& Creeger funeral directors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
NOTICE

NOTICE
SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS.
Frederick, Md, April %, 1917.
The County Commissioners will meet
at their office in the Court House on Mon
day, April 80, 1917, at 9. 80 o'clock, a. m I,
and will continue in session for two weeks
to hear appeals from assessments, assess
new property, consider pension applica-
tions and for transaction of general busi'
ness. The following schedule of districts
has been adopted.
Monday, April so. Frederick, Bruns-
wick. and Braddock Districts, 2, rs and
"a.
Tuesday, May 1.-Middletown. Creag-
erstown, and New Market, Districts 8, 4
and 9.
Wednesday, May g. mmitsburg and
Lewistown, Districts 5 and 20.
Thursday, May 3.-Catoctin and Woods
boro, Districts 6 and IL.
Friday, May 4.-Hauvers and Buckeyes
town, Districts 10 and l.
Saturday. May 5. zUrbana and Tusca-
rora, Districts and 81.
SECOND WEEK.
Monday, May Liberty and Mount
Pleasant, Districts and Ii.
Tuesday, May 8. Burkittsville and
Walkersville, Districts No. % and 26.
Wednesday, May 9.-Linganore and
Jackson, Districts No. 10 and Is.
Thursday, May 1O.-Mechanicstown
and Ballenger, Districts No. Is and 20.
Friday, May Woodville and Jeffer-
son, Districts No. l8 and IA.
Saturday, May l2.-Johnsville and
Petersville, Districts No. II and IL.
Persons having erected new buildings
or made additions and other improve
ments to>their old buildings and tn ose
having acquired additional personal pro-
perty would do we'll to report the valua-
ton of the same, otherwise they may be
excessively assessed. Those disposing of
their personal property are earnestly re-
quested to report the same and bring
their sale books to this Office before May
Is, if they wish to be released from taxes
for the year 1917. The attention of all
taxables is especially directed to this
notice rs no credit will be allowed after
May Is, 1917, until the levy for this year
shall have been completed.
Special Notice.-The above notice does
not apply IN any way to the new assess.
ment. as each real estate owner will be
mailed notice from this Office giving
the amount of the new assessment and
naming a day on which the property
owner will be given an opportunity to
appear before the County Commissioners
and take up the matter Of their assess.
ment.
FRANK M. STEVENS,
President.
H. L. Gaver, Clerk.
apr 26 St
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
AT Hospital.

Mrs. Joseph McSherry, of near Grace
ham, left Wednesday morning for Balti-
more city at which place she will enter a
hospital for treatment. For some time
past Mrs. McSherry has been suffering
with very sore mouth.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
Special Session May IS.
Governor Expected TO Call Leg.
islature For That Date.

Governor Harrington announced last
Monday that he thought the special ses-
sion of the Legislature would be called
not lated than May 18th. Thisannounce-
ment was made by the Governor after
spending the day in Washington, where
the authorities are planning to determine
what legislation will be needed in the
states. The call will likely be issued yet
this week. a.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
Water CreSS Scarce.

Due to the severe winter, water cress
which is usually abundant in this vicinity
was killed and was considered luxury
by persons able to secure enough for a
mess of greens.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
MARTIN.

Mrs. Celestia Amelia, widow of the late
Edward Martin, and sister of Mrs. James
Michigan, of Thurmont, died at the home
of her daughter. Mrs. Calvin Snyder, in
Waynesboro, Pa, on Sunday, April 20,
1917, aged 81 years and months.
Funeral services were held Wednesday
of this week in the United Brethren
church in Thurmont Immediately after
the arrival of the 3. Ia p. m. train. The
deceased is survived by four daughters,
viz: Mrs. Calvin Fisher. Mrs. Calvin
Ogle. Mrs. Grant Ogle, and Mrs. Calvin
Snyder, all of Waynesboro, Pa.
Wilhide & Creager funeral directors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
FOREMAN.


Mr.. Albert Foreman, of York, Pa,
died Monday, April 80, 1917, death being
due to paralysis. Mr.. Fireman was form
erly citizen of Thurmont, he being a
brother of the late Henry and Charles
Foreman. Funeral services will be held
in the United Brethren church mmedi-
ately after the arrival of the TO- AZ train
today Thursday.
q. He is survived by his wife and the fol-
lowing children: Mrs. Alice Morgan.
New York; Mrs. Stella Sarano, Mrs
Mary Belt, Mrs. Edith Dickerson, Messrs
Clarence, George and Victor Foreman,
all of Washington, d. c.; Miss Lillian
and Master Carl Foreman, at home, and
Mr.. Whsle Foreman, of Pittsburgh. Also
by the following sister, viz: Mrs. l.. K.
Waesche, Mrs, Charles e. Cassell, Mrs.
John Landers, all of Thurmont.
Wilhide & Creager funeral directors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
MUNSHoUR.

John w. Munshour died at his resi-
dence near Thurmont, Sunday afternoon.
April 20. aged II years and 8 days. Mr..
Munshower suffered stroke of paralysis
eight years ago, and from that time to
his death was practically in helpless
condition. Funeral services were held at
his home Tuesday at Up. m, and inter-
ment made in the United Brethren ceme-
terry at this place, Rev. w. c. Waite
myer of the Lutheran church officiating.
He is survived by his wife and the fol-
lowing children: Mrs. Lizzie Rohrbaugh,
of near Gettysburg; Messrs. Luther,
Curtis and Lester Munshour, and Mrs.
Bertha Hockensmith.
Wilhide & Creeger funeral directors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
New Ve9etableS.

Asparagus tips, rhubarb and lettuce
is now being secured from gardens about
town. This not grown in hotbeds.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
Up and Down.

The price of wheat is gradually on the
decline, yet the price of -four is on the
upward path and is selling here at $l4
per barrel and up.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
FINANCIAL STATEMENT

OF THURMONT, MD.
For the Year Ending April l, 1917.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
DEATHS.

Obituaries, poetry and resolutions.
charged for at the rate of five cents per
line. The regular death notices publish
ed free.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
For County Commissioner.


Thurmont. Md,
hereby announce my candidacy for
County Commissioner from Mechanics
town Election District No. Is, Frederick
County, Maryland. l most earnestly
solicit the support and cooperation of
the qualified voters of my District as we'll
as the county at large. Subject to the
Republican Primary Election to be held
in September, 1917.
WILLIAM J. MARTIN.
mch Is tip
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03

The annual loss in this country
from hog cholera exceeds $50, 00O,OO
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-05-03
Mutual Fire Insurance Co.

OF CARROLL COUNTY.
will be pleased to take up the matter
of Fire Insurance with anyone who de-
sires to place their property in good
and substantial company.
No Premium Note Required.
Call phone No. F-6 Emmitsburg.
ELMER p. SCHILDT, Agent,
feb Tyr ROCKY RIDGE, MD.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-17
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS.

Helena, Mont-Wreck of steamer
Chicago, which sailed from Milwau-
kee Jan q, 1895, and had never been
heard of since, picked up by fish nets
ten miles off this port.
New York. - Sarah Bernhardt
must undergo operation for infected
kidney. Her recovery doubtful
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-17

reports of Germany's desire for
peace, carefully avoiding, however,
any statement of terms.
LOCAL WAR NEWS
1,4OO tackles" leave for east to-
day.
500 army recruits left Chicago yes
terday
Lyon & HeaIy will pay employees
who enlist
Army and navy recruiting grow
ing heavier.
Illinois Univ. "mediCs" had COM
pUlsOry drill
10000 German-Methodists pledged
loyalty to U. S.
1000 have responded to presidents
plea for army of gardeners.
Chicago bond houses offer to ham
de govt bonds without cost.
200 Bohemian recruits will leave
today for Jefferson Barracks, Mo.
Marshall Field III. will be in. Chi
cagO Thursday to enlist in !. N. G.
Col. Roosevelt will talk war when
he speaks in StOckyards amphithe-
alter. .
DR.. A. Burton, Standard Oil expert,
says gasoline supply will only last
one year.
Western ad men will distribute
2O.OOO,OOO copies Wilson's industrial
message.
New cavalry regiment will proba-
bly, be started here to take care of
Over-rush of applicants to First cav
airy.
Simon O'DonneII, Building Trades
Council, urges universal training.
1900 Univ of Chicago goods Of
fer services to country.
-O-O-
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS.
Helena, Mont.-Wreck of steamer
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-17
GERMANY TO ISSUE NEW TERMS
- BATTING PETROGRAD

Christiania, April 17.-GeTmany is
shortly to issue to neUtrals a state
ment of terms on which she cOnsid-
ers peace negotiable, according to
reports from sources identified with
German officials plans. Is not be-
Geved there will be many concessions
from unofficial outlines Of Germany's
demands at time of Won Bethmann-
HOUweg's peace tender last Deem
Der. ~
Scandinavia is center of Ger
many's peace efforts aimed at Rus
STA. That Teutonic officials are
bending every effort to realization of
their hope of separate peace with the
new provisional government at Pet
rOgTad is apparent.
American diplomats formally ad-
vised that German government is be-
hand pseUdO-SOciaIist movement for
peace.
Won BernstOrff, prime apostle of
peace propaganda work, has been Sc
leCted as German ambassador to
Sweden, purely in line with this Rus
sian effort. Meanwhile German
prOpagandists Of lesser caliber spread
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-17

and twists around Rheims. 10000
prisoners and quantity of supplies
captured.
Meantime British forces have not
stopped force of their own drive. Like
a skiIlful boxer, Gen. Haig today
TANNED British forces mile closer to
lie Catelet and main line Of German
communications between Cambria
and ST. Quentin.
In neighbOrhOod of Epehy we
captured TOmbOis farm and at night
gained ground along spur northeast
of Epehy station, taking a few pris-
Oner," he reported.
All way from Fayet, two miles
north of st. QUeptin, to Epehy, II
miles north, British now established
within two miles of st. QUentin-Cam-
brai high road. Road in artery Civ
ing life to German forces at st.
Quentin and LaFere. Once it is cut
the cities must fall.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-16
State Fire Insurance
Commissions Issued

AUSTIN. Texas, Aug. 1G.-Commis-
sions have just been issued by the State
FIRE Insurance Commission 10 approxi-
maiely 125 special agents OF fire lnsur-
ance companies in Texas designating them
as conservation fire inspectors. Ii was at
the Instance Of the Texas Conservation
committee of the National Board of Fire
Underwriters that this action was taken
These inspectors are authorized Ia
make inspections of all industries hayins
any connection with the war or what ma
he OF service 10 the government in cor
Quoting the war. This l. part of the pla
10 conserve the resources Of the natio
by lesSening the danger of fires.
The Texas Conservation Commute
consists of Sam u. Cochran. Charles /
Thomas and ID. ID. McLarry. all of Dalla,