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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-01
TRY bUTTERM|lK, IT'S
| BETTER THAN BEER"

This is National Buttermilk day.
Buttermilk Is better than beer. any
way, says the Department Of Agri-
culture, which has set aside this day
to call especial attention to the former
drink.
People are urged to drink butter
milk today just to see how good 1t is.
and after that the department believes
that buttermilk viii hold its own
Thousands of people drink 1t now, ana
have been drinking it for many years.
but there are still many who do not
know buttermilk.
Those who sorrow for beer cannot
find better drink to drown their
sorrows in than good old butter
milk" say the agricultural experts.
The Department Of Agriculture has
requested creameries. milk plants ana
other dairy establishments to Co
operate in the plans to popularize the
drink, and excellent results were salo
to have been obtained on this. the
first day of the campaign, national
buttermilk day"
Buttermilk is supposed to add 10
length of days. Many who cannot, or
who think they cannot, drink sweet
milk, find that buttermilk agrees win
them perfectly.
It is pointed out that while straight
buttermilk is an excellent drink, with
real food value. there are a numner
of delicious combinations. Butterm!lk
lemonade is made by adding the juice
of two or three lemons TO quart OF
buttermilk, with sugar to taste.
49,. .hon = nor cant IF all the con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-01
Sees Men in Flight.

Policeman F. c. Howard of the third
precinct, on leave and in civilian
clothes, was standing some distance
from the delicatessen establishment
of the two Greeks when the crime
was committed. He heard the reports
of the pistol shots, saw four or five
colored men run from the place and
go in the direction of the Capitol
grounds and quickly disappear. but
was unable to overtake them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-01
70 PER CENT OF NORMAL
COTTON CROP FOR 1919
Federal Forecast for Year Is Put
at 10,98e,O0O Equivalent
5OO-Pound Bales.

Cotton production this year was
forecast today at 1885, 600 equivalent
5o0-pound bales by the Department of
Agriculture, basing it's estimate on
the June % conditions of the grow
ing crop. which was 20 per cent of a
normal. and an area Of 1880, 900 acres
under cultivation on that date.
Sea Island production was forecast
at $4,000 bales and Egyptian at $4,000
bales, making total of $4,000 bales,
compared with $685. bales last year.
A heavy decrease in Sea Island
acreage was reported because of boil
weevil activities. Sea Island and
Egyptian acreage this year is 162, 900
acres, of which $4,000 is Sea Island.
compared with a combined acreage Of
35S,000 last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-01
LOOKS TO PERMANENT
SITES FOR RECREATION
Fairgrounds Department Already
Has Broached Matter to
Congress.

Plans are being considered by the
Fairgrounds department looking to-
ward the permanent acquisition of
playground sites.
With only three of the Districts
twenty juvenile recreatienal parks
owned by the municipality and three
permanently loaned, the Commission
ers and Mrs Susie Root Rhodes. SUI
pervisor of Fairgrounds, are antici-
pating the time when the other parks
may have to be surrendered for build
ing and other purposes.
The matter already has been broach-
ed to Congress, though no definite
measure has been proposed for meet
ing the situation.
Mrs. Rhodes believes no time should
be lost in acquiring suitable sites
while they are available. With real
estate values increasing and vacant
sites in congested districts where
Fairgrounds are desirable constantly
disappearing through building activ-
tiles, the problem presents increasing
difficulties.
Effort may be made to interest cit
liens associations in the matter. and
their advice likely will be sought as
to the most desirable locations for
playground purposes. 1t is probable
the District estimates to be prepared
this fall will include recommends
tions for the purchase Of Fairgrounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-01
Sees Men in Flight.

The policeman found Deafs. prob
ably dead. on the floor. Without wait
ing to make a closer examination of
the premises, Howard went in pur-
suit of the fleeing murderers. They
either entered an alley in rear of the
Maltby building or disappeared in the
Capitol grounds, he said, and he re-
turned to the store. summoned other
members of the police force and had
Deafs taken to Casualty Hospital.
where he was found to be past re-
suscitation.
Deafs. it is thought. probably had
taken the money from the cash regis
ter. the drawer being found open,
and put it in his trousers pocket. One
pocket of his trousers was torn. and
the police theory of the tear is that
it was done by one of the murder
party.
Detective Weldon, night chief of
detectives, summoned several mem
bers of the detective force and started
them out to make an early investiga-
ton of the crime. Policeman Howard
was unable to furnish much of a de-
scription of any of the men he saw
running from the scene. There was
not light enough to enable him to see
their faces.
The victim of the tragedy and his
partner took possession of the store
five or six months ago. He was I'M
married.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-01
c. E. LUCKETT QUITS BUSINESS
Retires After Service Of Sc Years
With Adams Express Company.

After an uninterrupted period OF
ffty-two years service with the
Adams Express Company, Charles Ed
ward Luckitt retired at the close of
business yesterday. Mr.. Luckett will
receive a substantial pension from the
company as a special reward for his
faithful and efficient service.
He has been a lifelong resident Of
this city. For thirty years prior to
taking over the express business by
the government. he was in charge of
the F. street office, and is well remem-
bered by patrons of the company as
the IF street agent"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-01

Sly Gould City. Mich; Walter II.
blanchard, Haverhill. Mass; Clarence
II. Bunyard. Hollandale. Miss: George
A. Carroll. Davenport, Iowa. and Pat
rick J. Carroll. New York city.
Privates-Ernest T. Blomgren. New
York city: Daniel T. Brosnahan. Holy.
oke, Mass; George Bullian. Mendoza.
Wash; ]. H. Burchheld, Salem. Ore:
William J. Cahill. lowell, Mass, and
Leroy CassinEham, Ringing. Okla.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-01
Big Strike in Porto Rico Ends.

SAN JUAN. P. r., July 1.-The to-
bacco workers strike, involving 5000
employees, in progress here since jan
uary !. has been ended by an agree
ment reached through the efforts Of
Legislative committee. Under the
terms of the agreement the cigar
makers are granted an increase Of
s1.7o in wages for each thousand
cigars made. The other workers in
the tobacco industry are to receive a
Is per cent increase and it is eX-
pected that work will be completely
resumed in about three weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-01

More than per cent of all the con
yicts in English prisons are women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-01

ley. Md; Frank Carter. Atlanta. Ga;
Clifton B. Gates. Tiptonville. Tenn.
and James b. Burke (deceased). New
port News. Va.
Sergeants-R. c. Brantley, Mount
Ulla. N. c.; George v. Brown, La
fayette, Ind: Clifton Burnett. Pill
grim. Tex; Samuel s. Casaga. Chi
cago, ILL.,, and Earl ]. Cheevers. Chi
cago. Ill.
Observation-Disclosures A. Belon1ea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-01
MORE D. S. CROSSES
AWARDED BY PERSHING

Gen. Pershing notified the War De-
partment today of the award of the
distinguished service cross to these
officers and men;
Lieutenants-Albert 8. Burch, Oak
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-01
NAVAL BILL TO PRESIDENT.
Senate and House Adopt $816, 900,
900 APPROXIMATION Measure.

Enactment of the $616.000,000 naval
appropriation bill was completed late
yesterday with the adoption OF the
conference report on the measure by
the House and Senate. The bill now
goes to the President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-01

Only one or two OF
a kind. Black or tan;
well made. Actually
worth 81. Sale price,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-01

A great many different styles from which
to make selection-very attractive patterns
and color combinations are shown in this
lot. All the wanted sleeve lengths all sizes;
soft-cuf styles. Every shirt perfect and or
dnarily $3.50. Sale price, Sl.95.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-01
GREEK ROBBED, SLAIN
BY GANG OF NEGROES
John Deafs Shot as He Counts
Days Cash in G
Street Store.

John Deafs, a Greek, who was in
business at 40 street, was slain and
robbed in his place of business by
colored men about 1920 o'clock this
morning. His partner, Steve Glaros.
was at ia c street, where both men
roomed, when the crime was commit
ted. He was summoned to the scene
by police of the sixth precinct, but
the place was not formally turned
over to him until after it had been
photographed and the store examined
for f1ngerprints.
1t is believed by the police that
Deafs was shot to death as he was
taking the money from the cash reg
lister and preparing to close for the
night. His body, with two bullet
holes in the head and one in the left
shoulder. was found on the floor be-
hind the counter at the register. the
drawer of which was open and the
money gone. The register showed
the days receipts to be S103.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-18
Christmas Services.

Rehearsals of Christmas music has
been keeping Sunday School scholars
busy for the past week, and will occupy
much time during the coming week.
Beginning Sunday next Christmas
services will be held here and at sur
rounding churches for the next ten days.
On Sunday morning the Sunday School
at the church of the Brethren in Thur
mont will celebrate the birth of Christ
and the Sunday School ct Rocky Ridge
will render service during the after
noon.
On Christmas Eve, Dec. Oath, St.
Johns Lutheran Sunday School will hold
Christmas services.
On Christmas morning, Dec. 25th. at
$50 O'Clock Christmas services will be
held in Trinity Reformed church.
Christmas exercises at the United
Brethren church will be held Christmas
night ct the usual hour.
The Methodist Sunday School will
hold their Christmas exercises December
18th. at 7.3O p. m.
At Graceham-Ca Service Christ
mas eve; Christmas exercises, Christ
mas night.
Christmas Services at Apples church,
Tuesday evening of next week.
At Rocky Ridge Christmas services
will be held Wednesday evening. Dec.
Oath.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-18
THE KING LICE KILLER.
An Insect Destroyer and perfect
Disinfectant for Chickens,
Young and Old.
For Sale By
MRS. j. KIRCHNER.
ThurmOnt. Md.
jun 26 6 mos
Tells OF Ritchie'S Plans.

Former Assistant AttorneyGen-
eral Philip B. Perlman, in an address
Saturday afternoon at the City Club,
outlined some of the things Governor
elect Richie experts to accomplish
during his term of office. These in
cluded the establishment of the merit
system, by which faithful and com
petent employees may be retained in
office; the establishment of a central
bureau for the purchase of all sup
plies needed by 'the State for its var
ious institutions; the securing of a
permanent source of income for the
maintenance of the State roads sys-
tenn without resorting to direct taxa
ton or to bond issues for this pur-
pose; the construction, if found to
be necessary or desirable, of an Office
building in Baltimore for the hous-
ing of those State departments which
now have offices here, and thorough
and comprehensive study of the pen
al system of Maryland with a view
to needed reforms.
"Mr. Ritchie," he said, will not
be satisfied with merely redeeming
the pledges which have been made
to the people by the Democratic
party. He believes that his admin
istration has a higher and greater
mission to perform for the people of
Maryland than the mere carrying out
of the promises reduced to writing
in the platform.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-18

was in this way that it was learned he
had gone to Santa Barbara.
wallace was shot in the postoffice at
Santa Barbara, where he had been lured
by decoy letter. In the West he had
been going under the name of H. P. Da-
ley, and letter bearing this name was
sent to the postoffice in the Califoria city
as a decoy. 1t was advertised in the
Advertised Letters" column three times
before Wallace put in his appearance to
make claim for it.
cat the postoffice the detectives began
to approach him. Noticing their move
ment. Wallace reached for his gun and
was in the act of drawing the weapon
when the detective opened fire. Three
shots took effect, all three entering the
stomach of the murderer.
Detectives waited at the postoffice in
Santa Barbara for three weeks, but Wal
lace tailed to call Saturday he went to
the postoffi.e. walked up to the general
deiverp window and ask ed for the letter.
The clerk touched button, which made
an alarm in the detective room.
three or four weeks ago, Mrs. Graft
received letter from the fugitive. 1t
came from Ventura, Cal and upon Its
receipt Mrs. Graft handed it over to the
detectives. The latter got in communi-
cation with the authorities of Ventura
and instructed them to get Wallace dead
or alive"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-18
Mrs. Wilson Buys Fur Coat.

Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, first lady
of the land" has bought a fur coat
in Chicago. Hence Chicago is all
pulled up" over its increasing pres
tige as fashion center and is crow
ing over New York.
The upper part of the coat is a de-
tachable throw collar of Kolinsky,
IA inches wide and 70 inches long,
which forms a wide circle and may
be tapped down double width.
The lower part of the coat is OF
mole and has a sweep of 220 inches,
the bottom being 45 inches from the
upper fold of the collar.
More than 800 skins were used in
the mole draping alone.
A member of the firm that made
the coat was in Washington from
October 81 to November l with a
complete showing of furs. Mrs. Will
son was unable to visit the display,
SO private showing was requested
at the White House, and, after sew
eral hours of demonstration, Mrs.
Wilson selected the furs and the de-
sign which has been prepared for
her. The price of the coat has not
been stated for the public. Kansas
City Star.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-18
DEATHS.
Obituaries, poetry and resolutions,
charged for at the rate of five cents per
line. The regular death notices publish
ed free.
NEWCOMER.

Mrs. Lille Ann Newcomer, widow of
the late Samuel Newcomer, died at her
home in Graceham, this county, Tuesday
morning. December l6, 1919, aged 70
years, months and II days. Funeral
services will be held at the home today
at II. 80 O'Clock and interment made in
the cemetery at Gracehsm. her pastor,
Rev. T. M. Rights. officiating.
The deceased is survived by one son,
Mr.. Clayton Newcomer, of Washington,
d. C., and one daugi Ter, Mrs. ca. lie
Firor, OF Baltimore.
Wilhid, & Creager funeral directors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-18
In MemOriam.

In memory of our dear son Oval c.
Flower who departed this life one year
ago, December 18th, 1918.
Sleep on dear Orval and take your rest
God called you home he thought it best,
He saw your suffering here was great
So he opened wide the golden gate.
1t is sweet to know we will meet again
Where parting is no more,
And that the one we loved so dear,
Has only gone before.
BY His Parents.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-18
Six Thousand Tons OF Arsenic.

The white arsenic produced in the
United States in 1918 amounted to
6,323 short tons, valued at $l,2l3,-
600. By farsthe greater part of the
domestic white arsenic consumed in
the United States in 1918 was used
in preparing insecticides and weed
killers. the total quantity SO used in
1915 being about 100000 pounds
according to the United States Geo
Survey, Department of the Interior.
Nearly 100000 pounds was used
IN the glass industry. and a small
quantity in the preparation of drugs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-18
Home From Deer Hunt.

Mr.. Geo. w. Small, one of the men,
bers of the Monterey Hunting Club, re-
turned to Thurmont Sunday afternoon
last. The Club hada very delightful and
also successful hunt, six deer being TAX
en- into camp The largest animal, a 13-
prong buck. was shot near Caledonia,
Pa, by Mr.. Holllnger.
Some venison steak was enjoyed by
Thurmont people through kindness of
Mr., Small
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-18
Sunday Mail.

Postmaster Jos. c. Gernand announces
that the Thurmont postoffice will be open
on Sunday, December 2lst, from a. m
until 6. 80 p. m. Mail will be taken to
and received from train No. west, and
Nos. 2 and going east.
The Fast Mail train has been ordered
back on its daily run, and made its first
trip yesterday. Early mail will again be
brought to the people of Western Mary
land.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-18
Personal.

Mr.. Erank.W. Fraley of Catoetin is
i'll due TO pneumonia.
Mrs. Henry Fraley- of near Catoctin
suffered stroke of paralysis recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stull returned home
Sunday after spending several days
with their son Arthur of Cumberland.
Mr. Frank Suman of Frederick had
charge of the mallet and chisels in Mr..
Peter lawmakers Marble shop last
week, Mr.. Russell Unger being i'll.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-18
should Be Quarantined.

Many physicians believe that anyone
who has a bad cold should be completely
isolated to prevent other members of the
family. and associates from contracting
the disease, as colds are about as catch
ing as measles. One thing sure-the
sooner one rids himself of cold the less
the danger, and you will look a good
while before you find better medicine
than Chamberlain Cough Remedy to
aid you In curing cold. adv.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-18
Splendid Cough Medicine.

"As feel that every family should
know what a splendid medicine Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is. / am only
too pleased to relate my experience and
only wish that had known of its merits
years ago" writes Mrs. Clay Fry. Fer
guson Station, Mo. II give it to my
have a cough or cold on the lungs very
few doses will relieve me, and by taking
it for few days / soon get rid of the
cold. adv
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-18
Winter Weather.

Tuesday morning of this week was
probably the coolest of the winter, the
mercury dropping to near zero mark.
Reports from Deerfield state the Their
n, meter above. The sky was free
from clouds except now and then when
snow would fall from big black cloud
pas ing swiftly to the east.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-18
Chamberlain's Tablets.

These tablets are intended especially
for indigestion and constipation. They
tone up the stomach and enable it to
perform it's functions naturally. They
act gently on the liver and the bowels.
thereby restoring the stomach and bowels
to healthy condition. When you feel
dull, stupid and constipated give them a
trial. You are certain to be pleased
with their effect. advs
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-18
Fever AT COne8e.

One case of scarlet fever caused Hood
College, at Frederick, to close until
January 6, 1920. The victim is Miss
Elizabeth Seipp, of Baltimore. The
faculty thought it wise to leave the
students 60 to their homes, rather than
keep them under quarantine all during
the Christmas holidays. After a meet
ing of the student body; a hurried get
away was made.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-18
Gracehan1 Letter.

On Thursday, Dec. 18th, busin ess
meeting of the officers of the Graceham
Sunday School and the members of the
Bible class, was held at the parsonage,
for the purpose of electing officers for
the Sunday School for 1920. The fol-
lowing were chosen: Superintendent,
Elmer Buhrman; Asst. Superintendent.
Chas. E. Layman; Rec. Secretary, Luth-
er Buhrman; Cor. Secretary, Mrs. Laura
Zentz; Treasurer, Lester Fisher; O ryan
lists, Mrs. M. Null and Miss Hazel Zentz.
Cooks Quarterlies and the Heidelberg
Teacher will be used as text books.
Committees were appointed to arrange
for Christmas, as follows: Decoration,
Mrs. Null, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Layman,
Mr.. Layman.
The following committee to secure
greens: T. C.. Crawford, c. E. Layman,
Samuel Boiler, Melvin Hesser, Lester
Fisher.
Treat committee, Elmer Buhrman, c.
E. Layman. =
The Sunday School is very busy in
practicing for its exercises on the even
ing of Christmas Day, christmas Her.
AIDS" Mrs. Lottie Zentz has very eff
ficiently drilled the little ones in the
motion song, christmas Snowf1akes."
As they bow their heads and clasp hands
and sing. make our hearts as white as
snow" it is hard to hold back the big
tears, as one thinks of the dear ones who
have gone to the land where every day
is Christmas Day. The older girls have
planned big surprise, when they APP
pear in costumes and appropriate en-
blems for the graces they represent.
The Sunday School has been working
hard to have Community Christmas
and it believes that this year it will go
cover the top" If any child is out on
the mountains "cold and bare" it will
surely seek for that little one, and strive
to give it at least one day of joy.
On Christmas Eve there will be the
beautiful Moravian Candle Service, when
the old familiar carols, that every one
loves, will be sung. In addition there will
be several new and pleasing features.
The church is anxious to make every one
welcome on its Lords birthday.
The bundle of goods contributed by the
Ladies Aid started on it's journey to
Germany on Tuesday. There were
ladies' underwear, skirts: aprons, hose
and dresses and lots of little things
tucked in the corners. With it went
great measures of prayer and good
wishes, and hopes that it will help some
in that far away land, to have Christ
mas peace and joy.
Mrs. Lily Ann Newcomer fell quietly
asleep on Tuesday at 8 a. m. She bore
her sufferings with Christian faith and
fortitude The funeral will be held on
Thursday, Dec 18th. at 1l.30 a. m.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-18
Notice TO Creditors.

THIS is to give notice that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Frederick County, Md, letters
testamentary on the estate of
FREDERICK C. FISHER,
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 July 5, 1920.
or they may otherwise by law be excind-
ed from all benefits of said estate All
persons indebted to said estate are here
by warned to make immediate payment.
Given under our hand this LIST day of
December. 1919
HARRY T. FISHER,
LESTER C. FISHER.
dec 81 Executors.
Chas. McC. Matthias, Attorney.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-18
Public Sales.

On Saturday, December goth. Mrs.
Virginia Late and Mrs. Amy Long will
sell real estate at New Midway.
On Saturday. December GOTH at 10
O'Clock, Mrs. Mary McSherry will sell
Real Estate and Personal property near
Graceham.
On Saturday, Dec. Goth, e. E, Black,
Agent, will sell the Real Estate and
personal property of the late Geo. w.
Miller. See bills.
Owing to unforeseen circumstances
Littleton C. Fox will not have public
sale on Dec. 18th.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-18
Thieves Get 500 Loot.

DR.. Herbert L. Kneisley's drug store,
Washington Square, Hagerstown was
early Sunday morning burglarized of
500 worth of jewelry, including 10 gold
watches. 65 gold rings, bracelets, etc.
Entrance was effected by cutting
hole in a side door. enabling the thieves
to withdraw the bolts. Arrests are ex-
pected