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Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
Alfalfa Failures.

Warren w. Obey, Cumberland
county Farm Demonstration in New
Jersey, reports that the greatest cause
of failure in new stands of alfalfa is
sour soil, and states that alfalfa
needs plenty of lime and many men
do not use enough" " He goes on to
say that, practically everyone inoc-
ulates properly, though one man was
found who spread soil over the field
in preparation for seeding and left
the soil in the hot sun without har-
rowing it in. Under such conditions
he would have a failure, as bright
sun will kill the needed germs. !"
Lime and bacteria work hand in hand
toward better alfalfa production. The
farmer should remember also, that
alfalfa uses lime as a food, and he
should take care to see that neither
of these factors are the cause of fail
ura
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
Lows Letter.

Mrs. Mary Shaffner and children have
returned to their home in Westminster
after spending some time with her moth
er, Mrs. E. Martin.
Mr.. Clayton Martin spent Sunday with
his father, Mr.. Samuel Martin.
Mr.. J. H. Pittenger was a visitor in
Thurmont one day last week.
Messrs Harvey and Clarence Pittenger
and sister spent Sunday in Gettysburg.
Misses Leah and Catherine Fox and
Messrs Luther and Jesse Fox, Charles
Hoffman and Charles Martin spent Sun
day with Mr.. Washington Pittenger.
Mrs. Washington Pittenger and son
Harvey spent Tuesday with Mrs. Daisy
Hape of Rocky Hill
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
laps In Thurmont.
Spend Day At Gettysburg
Watching Troops Train.

Last Friday morning word was receiv-
ed in Thurmont that party of Japanese
were on their way from Frederick to
Gettysburg. The news spread and a
number of persons collected and saw the
noted foreigners pass through.
The Japanese mission spent six hours
on the battlefield, Admiral Takeshita and
General Sugano head the mission, and
were accompanied by Brigadier-General
Ivans, U. S. A.
They were met by Colonel Jones, COM
mander of the army camp, who conduct
ed them over the field for two hours.
Luncheon was served at the mess hall Of
the Fifty-eighth Infantry, which had
been decorated for the occasion. The
flags of the Allies draped the building
and at one end the huge red and white
of Japan appeared.
After luncheon the Fifty-eighth lnfan-
try gave half hours exhibition drill.
The Fourth Infantry followed with a
dress parade and then the Seventh In
fantry gave bayonet drill in their
trenches.
The camps of the other three regiments
stationed at Gettysburg were all visited
and the Japanese were keenly interested
in every detail Of the routine work under
way. A formal reception at camp head
quarters concluded the program and the
return trip to Washington was started
at 4 o'clock.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
Jack Frost Arrives.

The past week, and especially the lat
ter part of last week, heavy clouds OBJ
scured the rays of the sun and some rain
fell. There was distinct drop in tenn
perature and light weight wraps and
overcoats were worn quite comfortably.
In many homes fires were kindled that
homes might be made comfortable Sun
day. Monday the sky cleared and the
air was cool and bracing.
The first frost of the season was seen
Tuesday morning and was more than
usual for the first. No damage was done
vegetation.
Reports from Chicago state that frost
did considerable damage to corn in south
ern Minnesota, the crop being three
weeks late and the frost three weeks
early. The potato crop is too nearly
matured to suffer to any extent. Ice is
reported from northern points in the
state.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
Gracehanl Letter.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Williams, of
Washington, spent few days with her
mother, Mrs. Martha Seiss.
Mrs. Favorite, of near Thurmont, and
Mrs. Jane Strausburg, of Frederick,
spent q week with Mrs. George Fox.
MIR, Harry Groshon and family and
Miss Catherine Engle spent Saturday
and Sunday with Mr.. Harvey Groshon
near Washington.
Miss Maria Firor is at the Frederick
hospital where she has been operated on
for appendicitis and is getting along
nicely.
Mrs. Laura Zentz and daughter Lottie
and Jessie Hesser visited Mrs. Troxell
near Rocky Ridge, who is quite i'll.
Mr.. Charles Boiler and son Raymond,
of Baltimore, spent Sunday at their
home
Mr.. H. E. Colliflower and family, of
Frederick, visited Mrs. Agnes Collifower
Tuesday.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
Thieves At Emmitsburg
Get Away With IL Cases Of
Eggs And Some Auto
Accessories.

Sometime during the night of Septem-
ber 5th thieves robbed the Blue Ribbon
Egg Company at Emmitsburg of II cases
of eggs, all of which had been sorted
and candled.
AS was the case about year ago, en-
trance was gained to the company's
warehouse by prying open door leading
to an alley and also one inside OF the
building. 1t is supposed the eggs were
taken away in an automobile truck,
marks of auto wheels being seen about
the premises. The eggs are valued at
5000 and were insured.
Another robbery occurred the same
night on the property of H. M. Chilean
& Son. The thieves went to the garage
used by Mr.. Morris Gillelan, removed a
tire from front wheel on his automo-
bile, emptied the tank of gasoline and
carried away the kit of tools generally
found in an auto. The jack was left
under the axle of the car. Several new
inner tubes were also taken along. No
clue have as yet been discovered which
might lead to the guilty persons.
1t is reported here that considerable
thieving has been going on at Taneytown
recently.
Our local merchants and hucksters
should take warning and keep their stock
of goods we'll guarded. Good roads and
an automobile aid in making quick get
away.
1t has also been reported that about
sixty gallons of gasoline was stolen from
the garage of the Slagle Hotel. A lock
on the garage door was broken.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Leatherman and
Mrs. Albert Bangs are spending week
at Atlantic city.
Mrs. James X. Waters, of Greencastle,
Pa, visited her sister, Mrs. Mary Wing
er, at this place the past week. She is
looking we'll as usual.
Misses Ruth and Catherine Webster
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Beard at
Oxford, New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dory Lawrence and
daughter, Annabelle, are visiting in
Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York.
Mrs. Ralph Roger is visiting at the
home of her mother, Mrs. Hattie Landers.
Mr.. Frank Cassellof Westminster, Mr..
and Mrs. George Heimiller, Mr.. and Mrs.
Milton Becker and Mrs. Anna Gonder,
of Baltimore, visited at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Jas. T. Waesche the past week.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
Notice to Creditors.
aug l6 st

THIS rs to give notice that the sub
scriber has obt lined from the Orphans
Court of Frederick county, Md, letters
testamentary on the estate of
JULIA A. POWELL,
deceased. All persons having claims
against the estate of said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit same with the
voucher thereof legally authenticated to
the subscriber on or before March Is,
I9ls, they may be otherwise be excluded
from all benefits of said estate. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are hereby
warned to make immediate payment.
Given under our hand this l4th day of
August, 1917.
CHARLES C. WATERS,
aug 16 st Executor,
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Liberty Bonds Delayed.
Bureau of Engraving Unable
TO Keep Up With Work.

Washington, Sept. l0.-Consider-
able doubt exists among Treasury
Department officials whether the -
per cent nontaxable Liberty bonds,
which were sold early in the summer,
will be issued to subscribers before
arrangements are made for floating
the proposed per cent taxable bonds
legislation for which is now pending
in Congress.
Two reasons are given for the de-
lay in issuing the Liberty bonds. The
first is that the Bureau of Engraving
and Printing, which has been work
ing under an extraordinary strain
since the war, has not been able to
complete the printing. The second
is that the Treasury Department Off
cials are anxious that the great bulk
of the 81 per cent bonds be converted
into the proposed 4 per cent. taxable
bonds and they believe the campaign
for the sale of the 4 per cents will
bring about this conversion and it
will be much easier to make the ex-
change before the definite bonds are
issued.
Under the new Bond bill, just pass
ed by the House and now pending in
the Senate, it is optional with the
purchasers of the % per cent bonds
as to whether they will convert them
into the 4 per cents. There is moth
ing in the law to compel conversion.
If purchaser of a 500 First Lib
erty Bond" desires to hold on to it
he can do so and he will get his bond
in due time.
The proposed 4 per cent bonds will
be subject to the surtax in the In
come Tax law and to the excess pro-
fits tax, the rate of which is now in
dispute between the House and the
Senate. They will be exempt from
all other taxation. They are not
subject to the normal income tax.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
BID Exhibition AT York Fair.

Great preparations are being made at
York, Pa, for the 64th annual exhibi-
tion of the York County Agricultural
Society, which will be held October 2 to
S. Since the Allentown fair is out of
field, the York exhibition will rank as
one of the best agricultural shows in the
State of Pennsylvania. There will be
l6 acres of machinery exhibited. Poul-
try, cattle and the horticultural exhibit
promise to be the most extensive in the
history of the society. There will be
81 exhibition departments and the exhib-
its and attractions will probably number
30, 900.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
Near. Sighted Children.
About One In Every Ten In
Public Schools Wear Glasses.

According to my observations,
about one pupil in every ten in the
public schools wears glasses" says
an oculist, land that is pretty big
percentage. Day after day fathers
and mothers come here and want to
have their children fitted with glass;
es. When asked what has affected
the eyes, the answer is almost invar-
iably too much studying
by reason of constantly coming
into contact with the parents OF school
children, l am in position to under
stand that the young people are now
obliged to study very hard in order
to keep up with the constant increase
of studies piled upon them.
1T is commendable idea that
exists among the parents of this city
that of educating their children to
the highest possible standard, but it
is an idea and practice that will
have a marked effect on the future
generations Of the people herea bouts.
Weakness of the eyes is an hereditary
ailment, and if the future wives and
husbands, now growing up, are to
have their eyes strained to such an
extent, it must follow in the natural
course of things that the second or
third generation will be one OF eye
glass wearers.
There are some people upon whom
glasses look we'll, and relieve in a
manner the harsh lines OF their fea-
lures; but, as a rule, | regard them
as Disagreement, and the necessity
of wearing them can be avoided by
the judicious selection for children OF
hours for studying.
1.-THE best time for child to study
is early in the morning. Let the
little one 60 to bed at dusk and arise
with the lark in the morning and
study. Then there will never be any
necessity for wearing glasses unless
weakness of the eyes is hereditary -
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
Locust Grove Letter.

Miss Angela Jordon, who has been
spending her vacation with Mr.. and.Mrs.
Frank Roddy and family, has returned
to her home in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Nogle. Mrs. Dian
ma Wastler, Mrs. Chas Eyler and Mrs.
Robert Fry spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Wastler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Colliflower spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Thad. Forney.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wastler and
family spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Wastler.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
Afraid Potatoes Will Be Low
Producers Want Steps Taken
That Will Insure Fair Price.

The farmers of the United States
were urged last spring to plant a
greater acreage in potatoes than had
been their custom. They planted,
and the yield has been greatly in ex-
cess of that of 1916.
After government agencies had
fixed the price of wheat to prevent
the price of bread going too high,
potato growers throughout the coun-
try began pounding Food Admins :
traitor Hoover to take steps to pre-
vent the price of potatoes from going
too low.
Department of Agriculture experts
estimate the potato yield for 1917 at
461, 300, 900 bushels. Last year the
country produced 2S5, 100000 BUSH
els, and during the last five years the
average crop has been 36l 600, 900.
During the past ten days represen-
tatives of the leading potato produc-
ers in the United States have been in
Washington comforting with Mr..
Hoover. trying to ascertain if some
thing cannot be done to prevent the
potato market from going to pieces
when the big northern crops of New
York, Maine, Wisconsin, Michigan
and Minnesota are placed on market.
The remedy suggested by the po-
tato growers is that people begin to
eat potatoes three times a day. Such
a practice, they say, will help clean
up the surplus stock, keep potatoes
at fair price and relieve the demand
on other food crops which are short
1t is said that the excess crop car
not be absorbed by Europe because
England and Ireland have enormous
crops this year, and their surplus will
60 to France.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
Fined X25.

Last Saturday afternoon Alvey Young,
of near Feagaville, this county, was fined
$25 and costs by Justice Cadow of this
place. Mr.. Young, on the night the
officers from York and Hanover took
possession of the car that was wrecked
near Lewistown, accidentally ran against
Justice Crebbs, of Hanover, and knocked
him down. 1t is also claimed Young had
no rear light burning at the time of the
accident. Mr.. Young acknowledged
striking a man. Justice Crebbs was not
present at the hearing.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
FrankIinviIIe News.

Mr.. Samuel Baker, who has been work.
ing in Waynesboro. had the misfortune
to break his ankle one day last week.
Mrs. Diana Wastler is visiting at the
home of Mr.. Charles Eyler.
Mr.. Calvin Bowers has bought new
automobile.
Mr.. Luther Pryor is spending some
time with his son at Cascade.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
What Drafted Men Can And
Cannot Do.
ImpOrtant Instructions Issued
As To Baggage That Can
Be Carried.

Of considerable interest locally, especi-
ally to the men selected for the National
Army, who have been selected for duty
with the first quota, is the following in
formation:
The men will not be permitted to take
anything on the train except light hand
baggage; bedding and changes of outer
clothing will not be allowed. The follow
ing articles should be taken: Soap. shaw
ing outfit, comb and brush, tooth brush
and tooth powder, two bath towels. three
hand towels. and six handkerchiefs.
Two changes of underwear may be taken
if desired. There is no objection to TAX
ing collars and shirts for wear on the
Journey, but there will be no use for
these articles after arriving at the mobil-
ization camps. Since suit cases and hand
bags will not be allowed for permanent
use at the mobilization camps, articles
may be carried in bundles if 80 desired.
Civilian clothes will not be retained
after arrival at mobilization camps and
may be returned by express or otherwise
to the homes. If it is not desired to maxi e
arrangement for returning clothing, it is
better to appear in CIVILIAN clothes which
it is not worth while to keep.
To insure quick communication with
his family, the recruit is advised to pro-
vide himself with post cards or stamped
envelopes.
Before reporting to the local board the
hair should be cut very short, the body
thoroughly bathed and clean underwear
put on. The finger and toe nails should
be cut short.
Every effort will he made to preserve
the health of recruits at the points of
mobilization, and to build up their
physique. The government undertakes
to look after the well-being of the recruit
in every possible way and carries out the
work by military methods.
There will be issued at each canton
ment certain sanitary orders intended to
prevent the development and spread of
disease. 1t is of the highest Importance
that every recruit at the outset should
implicitly obey these orders, which are
for the protection of his own health and
the health of his comrades. He will
soon learn that all are based on practical
experience and that observance of each
detail is necessary in order to maintain
healthful conditions among large bodies
of men.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
Peace Meeting Held.

After having been driven out of
three states, the Peoples Council of
America for Democracy and Terms
of Peace held meeting and perfect
ed an organization in Chicago the
past week. The Governor of Illinois
gave orders not to allow the meeting,
but the Mayor and police of the city
protected the participants in defiance
of the Governor.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
Seeding Wheat.

Farmers using their own wheat for
fall planting should notspare the fan
ming mill. A whole day spent fam
ming and cleaning the seed would be
a day well spent. 1t is an excellent
plan to put the seed through the mill
three or four times, because each fam
ming removes immature, shrlveled
seed. Only plump, well ripened
seeds should be planted. After a
thorough cleaning the seed should be
treated for disease.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
Wanderer Arrested.

Last Friday afternoon man who had
been wandering about Thurmont for sew
eral days was arrested by officer Weddle
on complaint of persons who claimed he
was annoying them. He was given a
hearing before Justice Cadow but failed
to talk when questioned. At the county
Jail it was learned that his name is Frank
Kestler and is supposed to be an Austri-
an. Final disposition of the case will be
made some time this week.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
To Try Again On Quebec Bridge

The ceremony OF blessing the centre
span Of the Quebec bridge, the third
attempt to raise which will be made
this week, was performed Tuesday at
Silery in the presence of several hun
dred spectators. Two previous at
tempts to put the span in place re-
suited disastrously. The first was
August, 1907, when the structure
collapsed with loss of 70 lives. In
1916 similar mishap resulted in the
killing of IA. The bridge has cost
up to the present over SIS, 100000.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
Died From Grief.

Mr.. Soule J. Warrenfeltz, a we'll known
citizen of Church Hill this county, died
last Thursday. One of the prime causes
of his death was worry over the plight
of his son Howard, aged 20, who was
captured by the Germans some months
ago. The young man was returning to
America from England. The Germans
destroyed the vessel and took him prison
er with number of other Americans.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
The Way They Do II.

The Westminster Times last week says:
"The Mt. Airy chautauqua opened on
Tuesday with a parade in which nearly
200 automobiles and vehicles took part.
About 800 persons attended the first
session."
Those interested in the Chautauqua at
Thurmont next summer should take note
of the above.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
STORR

Mrs. Elizabeth Storr, aged about 80
years, died Sunday night. September 9th,
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Brad
ley Glen, near Utica. Dropsy was the
cause of death. The deceased is surviv-
ed by the following children: John D..
Storr, of Hansonville; Charles Storr,
Philadelphia; Mrs. Frank Michael, Days
vile: Andrew G. Storr, Thurmont, and
Mrs. Glenn.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13

Constipation the Father of Many Ills.
Of the numerous ills that affect human
ity large share start with constipation.
Keep your bowels regular and they may
be avoided. When laxative is needed
take Chamberlain Tablets. They not
only move the bowels but improve the
appetite and strengthen the digestion.
Obtainable everywhere.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
Cau9ht BID Eel.

Last Friday night while Mr.. B. F. Port
ner, engineer at the electric power plant
at this place, was Willing away the hours
something gave the machinery sudden
jolt and all but shut off all power. On
making an examination he found a large
eel had come in the feed pipe and all but
closed off the water. dolly" shut down
and captured the eel, the largest he ever
saw,
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
POLICY.

Millard F. Policy, lifelong citizen of
Thurmont, died at his home on Water
street early Monday morning, Sept. 10,
1917, aged 65 years and 27 days. Death
was due to paralysis.
Funeral services were held at the home
Wednesday afternoon, Rev. W. G. Waite
myer officiating. Interment was made
in the United Brethren cemetery
The deceased is survived by one broth
er, Mr.. W. A. Policy, of this place, and
Mrs. John Menchey, of Gettysburg, Pa.
Wilhide & Creeger funeral directors.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
500 Reward, 500

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there Is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that Is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment Hairs
Catarrh Medicine is taken internally ana
acts thru the Blood on the Mucous sur
faces of the System thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease. giving the
patient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature In doing ITS
work. The proprietors have SO ,n muGn
faith in the curative powers OF HAIRS
Catarrh Medicine that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that IT rails
to cure Send for list Of testimonials;
Address F. J. CHENEY & Co. Toledo.
Ohio Sold by all Druggist. 76c.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
No Farmers Day.

Due to the need of money by farmers
and persons who contribute largely to-
ward the Farmers Day" festival in
Waynesboro, it has been decided by the
Association that Farmers Day" will
not be celebrated this year.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
England Again Raided.

A German air raid on the coast OF
England was made Sunday night,
September End. A few bombs were
dropped, but little damage is report
ed.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
DiarrhOea Remedy.

This is medicine that every family
should be provided with. Collie and diar-
rhoea often come on suddenly and 1t is of
the greatest Importance that they be
treated promptly. Consider the suffer-
ing that must be endured until a physician
can be obtained. Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has a
reputation second to none for the quick
relief which it affords. Obtainable every
where.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13

An eight-foot eating shark
was captured in fish pound in Tan
gier sound Tuesday. 1t weighed al
most 800 pounds.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13

The $3.50 week day job and $l2 Sunday
job is still attracting carpenters to Camp
Meade.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13

More than $500 Maryland soldiers
are now at Camp Mcclellan, Ala,
and ready for instructions in up-to-
date fighting.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-13
DEATHS.

Obituaries, poetry and resolutions,
charged for at the rate of five cents per
line. The regular death notices publish
ed free.