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Catoctin clarion., 1918-01-03
Billings. Burtch House, $50 Years Old.

ny THE peaceful waters Of Long
- Island sound, ancient Stoning-
ton sits and dreams of the vic
torious conflicts of the past.
The summer visitor Is now the only In
vader and even he Is oftentimes con-
Quered by the beauty Of sea and shore.
II he loves the flavor Of antiquity, his
fate Is sealed and Stonington has add
ed one more to the list OF her con-
quests.
What other Connecticut town was
ever the scene Of an American victory
over the British? Stonington twice
defeated the naval forces Of England ;
once in 1775 and again in 1914
The conquests Of the old town were
not, however, limited to battle alone.
The sea was hers. traversed as 1t was
by her whaling and sealing ships as
we'll as by her passenger packets. The
unknown corners of the earth acknowl-
edged her supremacy, for Stoning-
ton captain was the first to see the
Tanning islands. and Capt. Nathaniel
Palmer discovered the Antarctic con-
tinentf
In the world Of art James MacNeill
Whistler was pioneer spirit, and
Whistler lived at two periods Of his
life in Stonington.
After the long series of conquests,
beginning with the Indian and ending
with the summer visitor, Stonington
now enjoys the fruits Of victory. In
peace she sits under her ancient elms,
while the harbor waters lap her shores
and surge beneath the ruined wharves.
1t Is recorded that Rufus Choate once
said Of Stonington that 1t was the only
place he had ever seen that was en-
tirely finished.
Spirit Of its Early Settlers.
The spirit that moved Stonington to
defy the British on the Goth Of August,
1775, more than ten months before the
signing Of the Declaration Of Inde-
pendence, was indigenous to the COM
munity. In fact. the earliest settlers
Of the region, in 1858, published their
own Declaration Of Independence.
After Massac achusetts and Connecticut
had united to overthrow the Pequot
Indians. each colony claimed the con-
Catoctin clarion., 1918-01-03
FINDS TRUTH IN A GARDEN
Little Miss Learns That Beautiful
Flowers Grow From Seeds and
Not From Wealth Of Owner.

Two children played in Southern
garden. The garden was a marvel Of
color and beauty. It surrounded the
home Of the boy whose parents were
called livery we'll to do"
The little girl was the only child Of
a mother who found it cheaper to
board"
The dainty feminine creature fit
ted along the walks and across the
grass, taking toll Of blossoms where
she listed. There was no verboten.
The boy followed rather stolidly, ac-
cepting the care Of the flowers when
the bunches grew too large for the
smaller hands.
At last the little girl seated herself
on bench and rested her curly head
against tree. Her blue eyes, resting
upon the beauty before them, glowed
with appreciation.
"Oh-h-h! The be-yu-tiful garden r.
she sighed.
Then, turning to the boy, "It's be-
cause you are rich that you have such
lovely flowers, isn't 1t, Billy"
NO." said the boy, stolid as al
TITS because we plant the Seeds"
Catoctin clarion., 1918-01-03

they felt too poor to build a new one
they petitloned the general assembly at
Hartford for leave to hold lottery for
this purpose.
The general assembly granted their
petition, but It was not until 1777 that
the lottery was drawn and the funds
secured. At that time the Revolution
ary war had begun and most of the
money was used for the defense of
the village, the remainder which had
been invested In continental bills,
was lost by reason Of their complete
depreciation.
Captain Palmer and His House.
Capt. Nathaniel Palmer, when only
boy Of twenty-one, became master Of
the sloop Hero and sailed on sealing
voyage to the South Shetland islands.
Whaling and sealing ventures brought
wealth to Stonington shipowners and
captains. but this voyage Of Captain
Palmer resulted in find" more valu-
able than any cargo. however rich.
The "hnd" was the Antarctic conti-
nent.
The Hero was one Of squadron Of
vessels that reached Yankee Harbor,
Deception island, during the season Of
1820-21. 1t was from that place that
the lookout, ON an unusually clear day
discovered a volcano In action. Cap
tain Palmer was dispatched In the
Hero, a sloop Of only As tons burden,
to examine the mountain and the re-
gion In which 1t was situated. The
boy sailed safely across the uncharted
sea and found an unknown continent.
The home Of the discoverer Of the
Antarctic continent still stands In
Stonington and is now the Wampos-
sett inn. Like its old owner, 1t has
withstood the buffetings Of the sea.
In great September gale which swept
the coast century ago, this house was
lifted from Its foundations by the
force of the waves and dropped into
the cellar. As there were no jack
screws In those days, the building was
gradually brought back into place by
wedges.
Stonington "before the war" was
Newport where 1t is said the Wada-
Catoctin clarion., 1918-01-03
Channels Hunting 10 Dangerous.

The chamois in summer go up into
the high mountains to the perpetual
snow-line, and feed only on mountain-
sides with northern exposure. In
winter they go down to the wooded
lower reaches of the mountain, and Il
is here that they are hunted. Thex
never Craze without sentinel on the
lookout. The most successful way to-
hunt them is for number Of hunters
to form closlng-in circle around u
feeding ground. Great danger pt-|
tends hunting in such high attitudes,
but that has given such zest to the
sport that the channels IS nov fe.a.
where once 1t was numerous.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-01-03
Flanders Of Today,

Today the name Flanders is applt
to two Belgian provinces Of which
Ghent and Bruges are the capitals.
but the name still represents an unI
defined stretch of country which hS
been the battle-ground of Europe
centuries.
"At the war in Flanders" was IT,
as familiar to English ears in the sey
enteenth and eighteenth centuries q
1t Is today in the twentieth. Ever
inch of the ground is stained with thu
blood Of patriots and loyalists. And
the bravery and courage of these mel
dieval troops has been matched by the
sacrifice of the men Of the greatest
empire the world has ever known.
The bones Of Canada's heroes will
mingle with the dust Of generations Of.
patriots and the cause for which they
are fighting is not eclipsed In the lofti-
ness Of Its aim by the Holy Crusaders
of medieval times.-Exchange II
Catoctin clarion., 1918-01-03

In the hands Of that man any longer
he would call Madeline and ask her
to come to the station house. Perhaps
she wouldn't mind when she knew It
was for Cutey.
"They didn't answer the phone" the
operator told him after he had spent
nearly ten minutes at the telephone.
He hung up the receiver with a sigh,
wheeled around and faced-Madelinei
She was standing in the doorway that
led to the chiefs Office, staring at him
In wonder. As she recovered herself
she dropped her eyes quickly.
"This young woman has lost q dog
and claims that a performer has 1t at
the Lyric theater," the chief addressed
the sergeant. "She says the dog would
know her. but has no other means Of
identifying It,"
"Oh, yes. have" Madeline inter-
rupted. "This a-this young man
knows Cutey. He can identify 1t.
Please, Harry, dear" She was SO ex-.
cited that she did not realize what she
was saying.
The sergeant was amused. This
young man is also making claim to 4
dog at the Lyric, the same dog, most
likely" he said.
Eyes, 1t Is his dog"
"Yes, it's her dogl" The two
were talking at once.
"Well, you see, 1t Is our dog. We
are to be married. mean, we were
to be married. Oh, what am sayingf
Harry, why can't you explain7 I'm 20
excited and nervous!" Madeline was
almost crying.
Harry's GOODNESS almost surprised
himself. IF you will send an officer
to the theater with us, we will assure
you the dog doesn't belong to the man
that has it at any rate" he said. eve
can decide which of us owns It after
ward. You see, we both have q very
strong claim to it."
The chief agreed.
At the theater the trainer claimed
that he had bought the dog from q
stranger, but when Harry slipped him
$25 he didn't run the risk of an. In
vestigation and handed the dog over.
"If it was a good performer I would
not let you have it for thousand"
he said; "but 1t was too old when I
got it to teach 1t new tricks"
ut Is dreadfully late for you to be
out alone, Madeline. Do you mind II
I 60 home with you?" Harry asked.
"You might lose Cutey, too" he added.
"But Cutey is your dog. Harry"
There was a tremor in her voice.
"No he isn't. was just keeping
him for you, Madeline. Don't let our
silly little quarrel come between you
and Cutey. He thinks too much Of
you for that. So do l."
They did not speak again until they
reached her home. They had been
thinking lot.
"Now promise me, Harry, you will
come to see Cutey tomorrow night"
Madeline called after Harry as b.
started down the walk afterH
half an hour at the door.
"You bet I will !" he called b.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-01-03
- -
No Butter at Nassar,


The announcement at Vassar college
that no more butter will be served at
dinner has caused much discussion, but
the girls promise to give the plan a
trial, says New York World. 1t is a
war measure, established on account
of the high cost of living, The girls
will have gravies. jellies and jams t.
take the place Of butter. 1t was said
that the college would lift the ban,
on butter for dinner just as soon as
there were any complaints.
The hard-boiled egg for breakfast
is doomed, too; at least 1t must not be-
served where omelet Is to be had.
Because most of the girls have a.
sweet tooth, the college authorities
will increase the sugar service at all
meals; but this will be evened up by
cutting down Of meat.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-01-03
sheep-kiIiing Parrots at Large.

Not long ago no little CONSERVATION
was created by the escape at San Fran
cisco Of two keas, or sheeprkilllng par
rots, which were being shipped from
Australia to the Smithsonian institu-
tion, at Washington, says Popular Me-
chanics Magazine, The birds liberated
themselves by splintering the Stats Of
their wooden crates with their power
full beaks. Tie federal authorities;
offered reward of 500 for each bird
taken dead or alive. This species Of
parrot has made itself an enemy of,
man in both Australia and New Zea-
land by Staying sheep for the sake of
eating parts of the flesh, of which IT.
Is very fond, and there bountles are;
paid for killing the birds,
Catoctin clarion., 1918-01-03
TfTTfMONT FREDERICK COUNTY, MD, THURSDAY, JANUARY
DR.. Fab R n Ely
hAGERSTOWN, MD.
DIAGNOSTICIAN

Only chronic diseases. Send me
your name and address and I will
send you a mailing case and question
blank. Don't use dope for chronic
troubles, get cured. It is a salts
faction to know what the cause Is.
CONSULTATION FREE.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-01-03

wsnuck sometimes registered 100 new
guests In a day. People like the Van
Aliens. the Whistlers. the Due de
phoiseul and Col Vose who were
known on two continents, chose to So
tourn for the summer by the peaceful
waters Of Stonington harbor.
The old lighthouse which stands at
the tip Of Long Point and looks out
over Little Narragansett bay Is nova
days only monument to the past pros
perity Of the port. For years 1t
watched over a multitude Of success
full ships as they came and went, un.
til at last they sailed away never to
return. Now 1t is itself discarded
lke the old 18-pounders on the Green,
that once r0ared their defiance to the
British, the lighthouse is but re-
minder of the conquests Of Stonington,
Catoctin clarion., 1918-01-03
Sarcastic Surnrlsa,

II wonder why 1t Ia considered an,
insult to call some men insectsf
"Why Is itf"
because insects never miss q,
chance to work for living"
Catoctin clarion., 1918-01-03
Cynical.

Bachelor Maid-Did you know Mr..
Stevens Is writing q book on the his,
tory of happiness.
Second B. M.-Impossible; he Is q,
married man.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-01-03
Great Expectations.

He-Do you think your father will
put down anything when I tell him
we are to be married7
She-I know he will, dearest; his
foot.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-01-03
Lured Away.

lured Away.
II thought you said your cook was
a jewel beyond price,"
$50 I did"
"But she's gone."
"Yes. One Of the neighbors discov-
cred that she had price,"
Catoctin clarion., 1918-01-03
Her Last Word.

Mr.. B. during the quarrell-Well,
II you want to know 1t, I married you
tor your money.
Mrs. B.--I wish I could tell as easily
what ! married you for.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-01-03

II OOp m Saturday only to Citoctin.
Note-All trains arriving and leaving
Thurmont scheduled from Western Mary
land station.
Note-All trains arriving and leaving
Frederick scheduled from Square.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-01-03
FREDERICK RAILROAD
~ ThurmOnt Division

Schedule In Effect S ptember 80, 1917
All trains Daily unless specified
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-24
Arbuckle's Comedy Scream.

Roscoe (Fatty> Arbu2kle's newest
comedy "The Bell Boy. which IS to
be presented at the Richmond Theater
tonight, IS said to be one of the great
est in which that rotund comedian
ever has been seen. The comedy IS
said to be q scream.
Jack Pigkford and Louise Huff vii!
also he shown in "What Money Can
not Buy
At the Surprise Rupert Julian, who
is playing at the Strand in Washing
ION this week in "kaiser, the Beast OF
Berlin" will be seen N 'Mothel
O'Nine."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-24
BRITISH ARE BONBARDED

Heavy New Artillery assault Under
Way From Albert TO Junction with
French.
London, april 2l.-Ssrong German
attacks were progressing carly today
on nine mile front directly east OF
AmionS, Field Marshal ltaig reported.
At the same time, another enemy
assault was under way il the Albert
sector, north Of the Samme. German
artillery was heavily bombarding the
whole British front north Of Albert
TO the j9rctioA Of the British and
French lines, south Of the Somme on
front o. about fifteen mics.
"There was heavy hostile shelling
this morning between Givenchy and
Robccc," the statement added:
"On the who!e British front, from
north Of Albert to tie junction with
the French south Of the Somme, the
cnemy's artillery was active through
1ut the night. 1T an early hour this
morning there was a heavy enemy
1o,ab2r,,menr.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-24
Virdictiyc AMI Dafodil Crews Storm
Mole at ZeeDrugga.

London, April 24.-British nava
forces early yesterday struck a. tn
roots CT the U-boat ''pest" on tht
Flanders coast. The exact result was
still uncertain this evening, but Sir
Eric Geddes, First Lord Of the Ad-
miralty, was able to announce in the
Commons:
"There is every reason 70 believe
the entrance to the Bruges Canal was
blocke'a.
This canal forms the exit of the
German submarines from their base
st zebrugge. eight miles inland.
Ostend also vas attacked. There,
Soo, the British naval raid met with
reasonable measure of success" the
admiralty announced. Because of the
extremely hazardous nature of the
whole operation only volunteers par
ticipatcd.
The British casualties were admit
teily heavy, bus well worth the price.
Fer at the bottom o. the Bluges
haibor nov les the wrecks Of five
concrete-ladcn obsolete British cruis-
er;, deliberate! blown up by the aban-
doninc crews to obstruct the ravage
of the German und2Tsea ferrets.
Al the same time 3 strong Getach
ment cf British saio-s, organized into
:toming part!@s. fought ar hours
battle alorgSida the Zeebrugge mole.
Beside that mole British subna
rine 7llei with explosives was blown
up, blocking The passage Of u-boats
through these shallow waters. Great
damage was indicted on the mole bJ
the sai!0rs, who were from the Brit
ish cruisers E:ndictive and Datfod:l.
London. April 24.-Iwo destroyers
got inside the Mcla 1t ZecbrCgge an:
blew ap the lcc': gate, the correspond
cnt at Dover IF The Daily Mai! re-
ports. The Geat, he says, seems in
credible, but there appears to be no
doubt abcut il. Snme Of the men
who took part in il say they saw
the waters Of the Brugas Canal r2n-
ming ont after The gate was destroyed
and thc vessels in the dock straini1g
n thnir k2wserS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-24
NO ARMY INCREASE YET.
Secretary Baker Has No Immediate
Plan For i'arcring Extension OF
Draft Age Limits.

Washington, April 2i.-No plans
for increasing the army beyond its
present authorization, nor for raising
the ages in the drar: limitations, were
presented b. Secretary Baker yester-
iar, in his 6rsG appearance before the
Hcusc Military Committee sine? his
re.prn from tha western battlefront
Mr.. Baker indicated that the War
Department was net considering in
creas;ng the forces beyond present
equipment for transportation AM sap
p!y, bat added that he might appear
later with some recommendations.
Every responsible officer Of the al
lied armies With whom he had come
in contact. the Secretary told the
Congressman, had only one idea Of the
outcome Of the war, ard that was,
complete victory Of the allied arms
Secretary Bake" gave the commit
lee a confidential report on his trip to
the hattle.ronts. He spent the morn
ing with the committee in executive
session. going over the situation.
"You car say" he announced. as ne
entered the committee room, that |
am here just for an informal tall; on
the conditions ~ found them III
France. | an, not going TO bring PIP
the question Of the size Of the army
or extension of the draft age. You
can 90 as far as ycu like in the mat
ter OF unified control Of the al!c1
forces. and in the sangu:ne and conf
dent belief in the success Of the var"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-24
TWO KILLED N COURT.
Hindu Prisoner Sheets Another and Is
Slain By Marshal.

San Francisco. April pa sensa-
tional climax to The prolonged trial OF
- persons charged with conspiring
to roment revolution in India was fur
nishci Yesterday when Ram Chandra,
Hindu publicist and rcvolutionist, waa
sh t to death in Fedora! district couri
by Ram Singh, former cmploye and
fellow defendant. While Singh still
pressed the trigger Of his automatic
pistol he too, was shot an; killed oy
United States Marshal James B. Hoi-
ohan. who fired across the room over
the heads OF attorneys.
Tho trial started; November 90 and
the case wentto the jury tonight.
Belief that Ram Chandra had di-
verteI to his own use proceeds from
property which Ram Singh had turn
ed over for use in the proposed rcvo'
luton is said By Federal officials tt
have prompted the shooting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-24
pickerts Have a Real Show.

The Pickert Sisters and their excel
lent Stock Company will open a week
engagement at the Opera House Mon
dav night with Cohan and Harris big
New York success "The Only Son.
The following artists will take lead
ing roles during the week: Ralph W.
Chambers, Lillian Pickert. Clint Dod-
son. Blanche Pickert, Sam "a!don'
Ernestine de Mello and Carl hagee'
Five vaudeville specialtles VIII ne
offered between the acts each day.
Prices, %, 35 and 80 cents. Seats on
sale at Warhled's Drug Store begin
ming Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-24
Grand Iheater Tomorrow

Not Guilty" the Equitable's five
part photo-drama, which Is TO he
shown at the Grand Theater tomor-
row with Cyril Scott in the star part
of Edwin Andrews, is one of the most
powerful expositions of how easy II
is to swear q mans life away that mas
ever been shown on the screen. II
tells it's story in heart-gripping way
and the dramatic ability of the stan
has full play in series of wonder
fully realistic scenes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-24
PISTOL TOTER FINED $50.

Officer RoIani Relieves Negro Of Re-
yciver LAST Nights Fined $50
This Morning.
Herbert willis. co!orsd, was arrest
cd il thc northeastern section o. the
city last night by Officer Roland on
the charge Of carrying pistol. He
was abou; 10 cause u disturbance in
a house at tha time, and 9 woman, an
inmate. had exciaimoi, Don't hurt me
with that pistol" The cif;"c! entered
ard took hin? II custody afte" having
disarmat Kim. Willis was fined $50
in the Police Court This morning.
Abbie Butler, colored, had been ar
yestc,: BY OAice- Roland for disorderIy
condnct. She failed to appear when
her case was called and forfeited SIC
collateral.
Earl Thompson, coIored, arrested by
Officer Bell for Icing drunk, was fin
ed So.
The following cases were disposed
Of last night:
Alber. Minor, colored, arrested by
Sergeant Wilkinson and Officer Gar-
ycy or being drunk, was fined s..
Louisa Warner, colored, arrested By
Officer Campbell for d:sorderiy con-
duct. was fined So.
About noon young nan who gave
his name as Jacl:: Beckwith was ar
rested hy Officer Roland for running
an aato truck on the sidewalk on n"r.h
Royal street. lie was Gnc3 So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-24
AIIGNS ITSELF WITH AMERICA
Guatemala Declares It's Attitude To-
ward Belligerents Same as That
of This Country.

Guatemala City. April 24.-The Ma
tional Assembly, at its session Mon
dav declared the republic of Guate-
ma!a to occupy the same position to-
ward the European belligerents as
;!oes the United States.
Guacmala broke diplomatic relations
win Germany in April, 1917. The ac-
tion now taken Is, apparently, intend
ed to constitute a declaration Of wal
against Germany and Austria-Hun-
-arv. with whom the United States Is
at war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-24
WIVES MUST LEAVE.
E~cn if Natives or Of Allied Nations,
Says Marshal Splain. =.

Washington, April 24.--"The law
regarding citizenship is not fully un-
derstood by all" said United States
Marshal Splain yesterday regarding
the registration Of unnatural!zcd Ger
man women, which is now being Goa
Quoted at the marshal's Office IN the
Emery building. "American-borr Wo-
men," the marshal continued. 'or wo-
r,en wha are subjects CT the allied na-
tons. lose their standing as such b.
marrying umatwalized Germans ana
come under the order requiring their
departure May >
Two instances of this last tnat
have come to my attention are that oi
a woman. a nati"e o. County Clare,
Ireland, and another q French Canad'-
an, both Of whom had become the
wives Of unnaturalized Germans.
Deputy Marshal O'Meara said that
about 40 so far have registered. AS
sistant United States Attorney ArtE
will pass on the intricate legal ques-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-24
BARS GERMAN PAPERS.
Biggest Distributor In New York
SweeDs trcmy Language Press
From Subway.

New York, April 24.-Gierman Ian.
grace newspapers and magazines
were barred Monday from all elevated
and subway station news stands in
Greater New York an: al other news
stands owned BY Ward & Cow, the
largest distribgtors o: newspapers IN
tho city. The order, which was IS
sued By Charles E. Atkinson. mana
ger. becomes effective at once.
Mr.. Atkinson swept the enemy alien
language from the stalls Of his firm
a. the solicitation Of Mrs. Oliver
Cromwell! Field, member Of the Amer
lean Defense Society, who recently as
sumed leadership in the campaign to
Suppress German newspapers IN tAc
c;tr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-24
Chicken Salad Supper.

An old-fashioned Southern supper
will be given Thursday evening
anr;l 25. from 6 to s, at st. PauFa
narish hall. corner Duke and PITT
streets. Alexandrians are sure to
Enow the treat in store for them and
the many strangers living here should
avail themselves of the opportunity OF
sampling the chicken salad, old sugar
cured hams, etc, that have neipea
made Virginia famous. Especial care
will be given to suppers sent Tor,
which will be ready az 6 o'clock. ;.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-24
In Honor of The Colored Drafted Men

There will be a literary entertain
ment and reception given by the Cit
liens COMMITTEES ank Soldiers Relief
Committee, jointly, at the Alfred
Street Baptist church. in honor Of the
drafted men (coIoredD, Thursday eve.
ming. April %, 1918, at 1880. Specia'
music and speeches viii be given ano
the public is invited Mrs. S. A..Iuck'
cr. j., is chairman of the Citizens
committee, Mrs. NJ. Anderson IS chair
man of the Relief committee and T, II
Rich is secretary.