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Catoctin clarion., 1918-04-11
Wins Greed Prize.
William Tyler Page Receives
Award In Literary Contest.

The Americans creed, for which Bal
timore, through Mayor Preston, offered
a prize of $1,000, and the name OF the
winner of the contest, William Tyler
Page, of Friendship Heights, Frederick
county, were announced last week in
Washington, D. c., at meeting held IN
one of the rooms connected with the
national House of Representatives.
Several thousand creeds were submit
ted to the committee on manuscripts.
The creed submitted by Mr.. Page Is
as follows:
II believe in the United States OF
America as a government of the people,
by the people for the people, whose just
powers are derived from the consent OF
the governed democracy in republic;
a sovereign nation of many SOW
ereign states perfect union, one and
insepa rable; established upon those prin-
ciples of freedom, equality, justice and
humanity for which American patriots
sacrificed their lives and fortunes.
II therefore believe it is my duty to
my country to love it; to support its Con-
stitution; to obey its laws; to respect Its
flag, and to defend it against all enemies. -
Catoctin clarion., 1918-04-11
New Draft Quotas Out.

Maryland's quota for the next selec-
tive draft increment was recently an
nounced by Adjt.-Gen. Henry M. War
field, and within few days the different
district boards will begin selecting the
men who will be sent to Camp Meade.
About 2,1OO men will 60 from Maryland
including Baltimore city. They will
leave their homes between April 26 and
Mayl.
The quota for the counties: Allegany
county, No. l, 40; No. 2, SO; Anne Arun-
del, 60; Baltimore, No. l, So; No. 2, 81;
No. 3, So; No. 4, So; Calvert, l3; Caro-
line, %; Carroll, 43; Cecil, 80; Charles,
23; Dorchester. 3S; Frederick. No. l, l6;
No. 2, So; Garrett, 26; Hartford, %; How
ard, 81; Kent, 2l; Montgomery. 43;
Prince George, 48; Queen Anne, 2l; St.
Mary's, 20; Somerset, SO; Talbot. 26;
Washington. No. l, 43; No. 2, "a; Wi
comico, 80; Worcester, %.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-04-11
26OO To Take Examination.

1t has been stated on reliable authority
that the Navy Department will permit
the holding of but one more entrance
examination for the Naval Academy this
year, that fixed for April l6. Over 1900
youths have been designated to take the
examination. The new class will number
abont $50, making about 1900 midship-
men in the Academy. Both the entering
class and the midshipman body will be by
far the largest in the history of the in
stitution.
The present first class numbers 203
members and it is thought that few will
fail to get their diplomas in June.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-04-11
Earthuuake.

Washington, d. c., felt an earth.
quake Tuesday night, the first time
in 80 years. The shocks, although
slight, were distinctly perceptible,
and every family in the city had the
impression for about three minutes
that an extraordinary heavy motor
truck was passing the door. The
time of beginning was nine minute s
after 8, duration about three minutes.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-04-11

Shall our community be enrolled
among those of the land which will
have the honor OF hoisting the flag Of
the Third Liberty Loan?
From one end OF the country to the
other the people of cities. towns and
villages are engaged in a patriotic
competition for the privilege Of flying
this flag.
Our community, which has ever
been foremost in the promotion of the
patriotic causes of the government Is
expected to be lined up with those on
the roll OF honor, and it Is believed
that every man, woman and child
among US will share in this work,
which, briefly told, is the subscription
Of our allotment of bonds.
The greatest honor that can come
to any town in this campaign will be
TO win the right to fly the first honor
flag in the United States.
The honor flag to be awarded to
communities is 36 by 81 inches and
constructed from good quality ma
terial like that used in the Navy. 1t
has red border and white center
and three vertical blue stripes, indi
cative OF the Third Liberty Loan cam
paign. This flag will be awarded to
each community that subscribes the
sales quota set for it by Its Federal
Reserve District Liberty Loan Com
mittee. AS an additional honor en-
Catoctin clarion., 1918-04-11
1776-1018.

The descendants of the compatriots
of Washington and Paul Jones are
fighting once again side by side with
the descendants of the compatriots OF
LAFAYETTE and Rochembeau. The
time and opportunity have come for
a nation to pay great debt OF gratl-
tude for service rendered in great
national need and America is paying
France the debt she has long owed.
In the Revolutionary War for the
freedom of America the French fought
on American soil under the command
of an American. Today in the war
for the freedom of France and for the
preservation of liberty to America,
and indeed to all the world, Amerl-
cans fight on French soil under the
supreme command of a Frenchman.
The honors are even and the honors
are great.
No true American who knows the
history of his country and love the
honor of his country bnt thrills at the
thought of the American Army in
France. The invincible Americans
will turn the tide of the war; they
will bring to France and her allies a
a victory for liberty such as France
assisted us to win, and repay with
interest debt to liberty and to France
long owing and honorably acknow-
ledged.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-04-11
Will Give Plays.

The Dramatic Club of the Thurmont
High School will present two short plays
The Rector" and IA Pot of Broth, y
Thursday evening, April 25th, at $50
o'clock. Special stunts will be given be-
tween acts. This entertainment will be
held in the High School Auditorium, the
proceeds being for the benefit of the
Junior Red Croes. Admission, adults 20
cents, children 10 cents.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-04-11
Convention At Cumberland.

The annual State Convention of the Jr.
O. u. A. M. of Maryland will meet at
Cumberland April l6 and II. Two hun
dred and eighty delegates are expected
to be present. Messrs Chas M. Root
and Roscoe Mackley of Columbia Coun-
Gil of this place are delegates to this con-
uantinn
Catoctin clarion., 1918-04-11
Some Good Advice.

Don't think too much of your own
methods. Watch other peoples ways
and learn from them" This is good ad-
vice, especially when bilious or constipat-
ed. You will find many people who use
Chamberlain s Tablets for these ailments
and with the best results, and will do
well to follow their example.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion., 1918-04-11
Your Fifty Dollar Liberty Bond.

1t will protect l 900 soldiers from
smallpox and 666 from typhoid. 1t
will assure the safety of 139 wounded
soldiers from lockjaw, the germs OF
which swarm in Belgian soil.
1t will render painless 400 opera
tions, supply 2 miles of bandages-
enough to bandage 555 wounds.
1t will care for 100 injuries in the
way of first aid packets.
1t will furnish adhesive plaster and
surgical gauze enough to benefit thou
sands of wounded soldiers.
Every purchaser of Liberty Loan
Bond perorms distinct individual
service to his country and to our boys
fighting in France.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-04-11
State Of Ohio. City of Toledo.
Tncoa CouDtv ~

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
10 senior partner Of the firm of r. J.
Cheney & Co.. doing business in the City
of Toledo. County and State aforesaid.
and that said firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day of December.
A. b. 1886. A. w. GLEASON.
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine Is taken In
ternally and acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces Of the System. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY q CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists. 75c,
Catoctin clarion., 1918-04-11
A Serious Accident.

Last week while cutting wood. Mr.
Glenn Finneyfrock struck stick with
the axe, one portion breaking off and
striking him in the right eye. The ball
of the eye was pierced and tits said he
will lose his eye. He was taken to hos
pital for treatment.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-04-11
or THE
THIRD LIBERTY LOAN
OF THE
AWARDED BY THE UNITED STATES
TREASURY DEPARTMENT TO EVERY
TOWN cIlpccpIpIhC ITc nyrNrA


blem, blue star, to be sewed into
the white field of the flag, will be
awarded to communities every time
they increase their quotas by one hun
dred per cent.
In other words, II towns quota
is 800 600, it will be entitled to an
honor flag when its subscriptions
reach this amount; should its sub
scriptions reach 100000 1t will be en-
titled to one blue star and for each
additional 100000 it will receive an.
other star.
In addition to the awarding Of the
honor fags, there will be window
cards measuring by inches bearing
a reproduction Of the large Honor Lib
cry Loan Flag and containing space
for the subscribers name. When a
bond is sold the name of the pur-
chaser should be written in by the
bond salesman or 1t can be written
in by the subscriber himself, This card
will then be hung in the window OF
the subscribers home or place of bust.
ness as evidence of his patriotism
and loyalty to his country
The Honor Flag plan is one that
Will separate the quick from the dead
towns beyond all shadow Of doubt
1t puts the classification right up to
the communities themselves. Where
will YOUR town stand? This is
question which YOU have got to an
swer.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-04-11
Will Use Tractor.

Mr.. L. r. Waesche of this place has
purchased plows to attach to tractor
and as soon as the weather permits will
begin his spring plowing. This is the
first tractor to be used in this community
for farm work.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-04-11
HOLTZ.

HOLTZ.
Mrs. Margaret K, widow of the late
Martin Holtz, died at her home in this
place Tuesday morning, April 9th, aged
81 years. The cause of her demise was
pneumonia. Funeral services will be
held Friday morning at Mt. Carmel Cath
olic church, Thurmont, Rev. G. II. Ira
gesser officiating. Interment will be
made in the cemetery adjoining church.
The deceased is survived by six daugh-
ters, ten grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
M. L. Creager & Son funeral directors.
YOUNG.
Miss Eliza Young died at her home
near Apples Church, one mile east OF
Thurmont, Wednesday afternoon, April
10, 1918, aged "a years, months and 10
days. The immediate cause of her death
was pneumonia. Funeral services will be
held Saturday at Apples Church soon af-
ter IL o'clock, noon, her pastor, Rev. DIR.
Hemer, conducting the services.
Miss Young is we'll known IN this COM
munity, having resided near Apples church
most of her life She was a member of
that church and always remained loyal
to it. She is survivee by one sister, Mrs.
Amelia Black, who for the past year has
resided in Hagerstown with her daughter
Mrs. Norman Fogle.
Wilhide & Creeger funeral directors.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-04-11
DEATHS.

Obituaries, poetry and resolutions,
charged for at the rate of five cents per
line. The regular death notices publish
ed free.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-11
SHOW 'TREACHERY
in PEACE PLOT
Germans Sent Out False
Advance Notices to Mis-
lead Allied Public
ATTEMPT TO MOLLIFY
Press Te1egrams Gave impress.
sions Not Borne Out by
Text of Max's Speech
Special Cable TO Ercning Public Ledger

Special Cable TO Ercning Public Ledger
Copyright. I2rs, b. Ncjc York TimcS Go.
Paris, oct II.
The conclusion reached here Sunday
as to the impossibility Of acGeding to
Germanys request for an armistice with
a view TO commencing peace negotiations
has been greatly strengthened now that
the full texts both of the German formal
proposal and of Prince MaX's speech in
tho Rsichstag are available.
The first inkling as to the exact nature
of the proposals made by the Chancellor
i'm his speech was contained in tele-
grams from Berlin which were rciayed
to Paris from Switzerland. These mes-
sages stated definitely that the Chan
cellor had said
Conditions Of peace which Germany
could accept were the restoration OF Bel
gium. d common agreement 10 decide the
autonomy of AlsaCc-l.orraine and a
plebiscitc by which the inhabitants Of
the provinces on the Russian border
would vote as To- their entry into the
society Of nations
'"' ~" 'tN' VI 'I"''' -''N Nl''''''
nov SHOWS u'"' ne hlau' ans"IutelN ~"
references L" any OF 'hcSe three Specific
ana tNn"amehtdl uueStlonN Nor are
lh'N referred I" IN the o'ielai text OF the
Ierman note io President Wilson oNcep,
IN 30 FAR as the vaGuest statement that
the Germans are ready to take Mr. VII
sons various announcements as basis
of negotiations for peace may be re-
garded as covering these points
As Paris secs If. the German Govern
meut has been ,.;Iilty of a niece of devil
ish cunning even I'm its alleged Mica for
neaca Tboea Berlin ,alagran,s cnuId nor
hoe o,ossod ~, f,.,,,,iar i,,,, S.i,.,,,.-
Iard o,,,n,,. ,ri,,, H. ,.,,,,,i.,1,,a AVA
-. A.. -, ,.I.,.,',,,,,, ,,i
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-11

Theodore Wolffs article in the Tage.
blatt takes tho form OF an imaginary
appeal TO President Wilson from some
friend familiar with Europe. for eN-
ample Henry Morgtnthau. former Am
bassador to Turkey, painting n picture
Of Germany misied by the falsr pan
German prophets but loving peace with
its whole soul ana. having learned its
lesson is now ready tor u Wilyoniau
peace.
Professor Gra,,uitz. I'm the Nossi,chc
Zcituug reviews the events which grad
ually alienatcd the United States from
Germany while President Wilson ,yns
tr.ing to bring about peace, his cr-
forts. however, being uuliGcd l., tho
German military party To-day" tho
professor concludes. ~" have n Gov
ernment enough to assert its will for
peace. and it is again the President
tutu.'
The Socialist Norwaerts prints an ar
ticle seeking to show that the ,;erps
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-11
WILSON THE ROCK
OF ALLIED UNITY
All Peoples of Entente
Trust Him to Guard
/ Their Interests
CONFLICTING POLICIES
Party of Vengeance Opposed
by More Pacifist Group
of Socialists
CONFLICTING POLICIES
b, CHARLES II. CRASTY
Special Cable 10 Ereninp Public Lcdger

topDriDlt. foiS. JJ N,jr lort Times Co. E.
Paris, oct ii.--No armistice. No
compromise. 40 circumlocution. No
subterfuge to save the face Of Germany
No twilight zone between what they
mean and what we mean BY a proc
es of elimination, these conclusions
have been arrived at by the coutroll-
ing body Of sentiment IN tu~ope
The minimum demand Is the four
square acceptance of President Wilson's
conditions. safeguarding beyond all
peradventures.
On the other side OF this main body
OF sentiment are the two extremes
ono, which may be called the Left. and
which is voiced by the Socialist message
- Wilson. would make some conces-
sions rather than imperl the chances
of peace. ON the other extreme or
Right, there Is Il smaller but not less
aggressive section that holds to the pu-
ritive doctrine. II wants TO bring lie
war home to Germany and 10 teach
tlat country lesson. These eXtremisi $
will be satisfied with nothing less than
marching on Berlin They want Ger
many laid waste ana devastated as
France has been. They want Il burned
and ravager- city for city acre for
acre. An eye for an eye and q tooth
FOR "a tooth s. their motto. Nothing
less they say, than repayment IN fun
and IN Kind will make the score level
purge Germany ~ her guilt. and give
solidity aud permaueuce to her re-
pertance.
Left More Numerous
or these two extremes the Left is
far more numerous. Possibly It iu-
cludes the larger half Of the Socialist
party. Theoretically, It could by caucus
action dictate the policy To- be pursued
at this time, as e could have at any
time in the past. For months it has
been stabilized in the policy of waging
war. partly by the strong. bold mill
tary and political leadership and partly
by the American influence. Disinter-
esteduess Of American motives. our
great resources in soldiers and wealth.
and our energy in the use IF those re-
sources have held these masses of hu-
man beings. upon whom the burden Of
he war has fallen most heavily, in
line for prosecuting the war.
European Governments have been able
TO govern and carry out radical war
programs without possessing parliamen-
tarN ma iorities if at any time il should
come to a real showdown. This war
solidarity was made possible by Amer
ica's strong part in the war. aud more
particularly by confidence in President
Wilson. The European masses believe
IN him. without his leadership they
might have doubted whether defeat Of
Germany would mean their victory. But
they have followed Wilson. and an ele-
ment in their support of their own Gov
ernments has been Wilson's approval
and support of these Governments. They
will continue to follow in his dealings
with Germany in the present circum-
stances. Tie can speak for them CONT
dently.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-11
UI\ PROMISES JUSTICE
EOR POLISH KINGDOM

Amsterdam p,t. lI.-Princc Mani
milan. the Gtrman Imperial 'hahc'u"r'
has tolcgruphed to the lousn Eogonr!
Council. assurance that he rs ilthliN rc-
.s.r,..1 r., shan, the relations between
ihc ,;clmau Empire and the newly arisen
kingdom of Poland in q spirit of justice
and understanding Of the vital interests
on both sides" ,-.-.
"I will exert myself ne contlnu'S'
Tor the specdiest removal 81 lh.r nu,I 5
dsns of occupation that still exist, ana
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-11
GERN4N PE4CE RAY
ENVELOPED BY roc
By ihp associated Press

Basil. switzerland. Got. HI tom
menting on President Wilson's response
to the German peace note the Strass-
burg Post says.
"The ray of peace has not yet ds-
anpeared, but il is enVcloped in thick
fog. The only hope lies in the fact
that our note was not entirely re
fcctcd Whatever our desire for peace
may he, however We cannot he salts
fed with the conditions uvder which II
can be realized.
The Official Norih German GazeU"
says.
I'VE have reason to bclicN" ihai the
peace step which has been commenced
will he continued
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-11

IOltlon, DCl. II.
Copenhagen dispatches state that
the German Chancellor the Vie" Chan
cellOr, the ministers and representa-
tives Of the military authorities We're
i'm negotiation the whole forenoon of
Thursday as 10 the uatlIT" uf the reply
to President Wilson. and that a new
German note has been prepared.
The Conservative faction of the
members demand that a ReiChstag sit
ting shall immediately take place for
the discussion of President Wilson's
reply.
II is expected in London that Ger
many's reply will bc in the nature ot
an acceptance of the condition tu re-
tire from occupied territories. Such
anealrangemeut would suit the Ger
mans Just now, as they are retreat
ing from hard military necessity. An
armistice would at least furnish them
with time to fortify their winter line.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-11
EVENING PUBLIC
Berlin Plans to Send
Conditional Reply

cording to their opinion. is only test.
ing out Mr.. Wilson to see what he
will insist upon.
lf this opinion H. true. Prince Max
will not bc able to answer Wilson sat.
isfactorilN. He will he unable To agree
upon the question Of Alsacc- Lorraine
and Prussian Poland to the terms
laid down 10y the President.
If this is true ii will not hc peace
i'm two moves but peace in. let us say,
half dozen moves. 1t is only a
question of few weeks more i'm any
event. Peace is i'm sight If not in
reach. GermaL reaction i'm the
hands Of the last ditCners' cannot
last long, AS General March pointed
out this morning. the Camhrai drive
Of British has put Aulnoys east OF
lie Catcau measurably i'm danger and
Aulnoye is the junction Of the north
and south lines Of communication,
leading back from the west front into
Germany. The ineNorable Foch draws
steadily nearer the Fathcrland'S from
tier and no mere rhetoric about "a
humiliating peace can hold him back.
If Prince Max fails To obtain peace
whatever reaction comes will he fol
lowed bp much more democratic
government than the present one, and
the new government with no parlOr
variety of Socialist at its head, with
no connection. personal or otherwise
with the forces of reaction will bC
able to make a proposal that will bt
wholly satisfactory to Mr.. Wilson.
bn good authority il il said that tn,
President is not himself QNcr.optimiS
tic ABOUT tho result of his scarchini
quesics to Prince MaN. lie does no
L.. o..
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-12-05
<vaIy identified.


Three O'clock was the very earliest
she man could get up TO the store, so
his wife asked him to meet her then.
II don't know in what department
shall be at that time," she said, but
Just before 8 o'clock / Will telephone
TO the clerk at abe information bureau
near the main entrance. and If you
will just step oyer and ask him lie
will tell you where / am"
At two minutes past > the man
sought information as to the where
abouts Of his wife:
81 have a, message said the clerk.
from a woman who said her husband
would inquire for her about 3 O'Clock.
Maybe it is for you. She said to tell
you that she had gone to Blank
store, over on 9Th avenue, to finish
shopping, because the clerks in this
store are impudent, the place is i'll.
ventilated, and she could not find any
thing she wanted here, anyhow. and
never had been able to find anything
here, and this is positively the last
time she will ever try to find anything
'ihere. Of course, that may not have
been your wife"
"OE, yes" said the man: that was
her all right"
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-12-05
c. |. SIURDEvANT
NOW IN HOSPITAL

Mrs. Fred Schultz, who resides on
Cheeks hill, has received a letter
from Clyde /. Sturdevant, which
states he had been in a hospital for
a month. He had been over the top
twice and wrote that he did not care
to go over again. He was employed
in the III. III. Taylor book store before
he left for camp, his home being on
Eighth street.
First Sergeant George Schultz has
written his mother, Mrs. Schultz, men.
toned above, and says he has been
through some terrible experiences.
He wrote the life in the trenches was
almost unbearable. It was necessary
for companions to stand guard to keep
the rats away while others slept.
The insects, the wounded, and other
things were almost beyond human en-
durance.