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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24
RUSS FEAST DAY
Pretty Ceremonies Described by
American Traveller.
Singing and Dancing by Peasant
Girls and Boys Chief Feature Of
the ccasIon-SurvIvai Of
Primitive Customs,

1t was the Feast Of TRANSPORTATION.
and from all the countryside around
came the poor, the crippled and the
aged. Again and again we heard the
tapping of cane and plaintive
voice asking aims radi Christa, for
me ChriSt's sake. Yanishev and /
dropped a few kopeks into the bags
they thrust before them. The women
followed with large pieces cut from
the big black loaves. while Ivan in
ench sack solemnly deposited a great
green cucumber This year cucum-
bers were scarce, as 1t was from Ivan
true gift of love- But whether we
gave cucumber or bread or kopeks.
back to each Of us came the plaintiye
s!ng-song blessing Of the beggar. Even
the toughest, poorest Russian peasant
Is moved to profound pity by the spec.
tacle OF human misery. His own life
teaches him the meaning of pain and
privati0n. But they do AOt duh his
sympathy. They make him more sen
sitive to the sufferings Of others.
Now from the farther end Of the vii
.age came the strains of music. There
was chorus of young voices accom-
panied by the drumming of the bal
alhika. the changing of cymbals and
the throbbing Of the bOuben, a kind of
tambourlne. Clearer and clearer came
the music until suddenly around the
corner Of the church emerged the pro-
cession of players and singers The
girls were In the gay rich costumes Of
the peasants, and the boys wore
smocks of green and orange and
brightest blue, belted by cords with
tasseled ends. The Instruments were
in the hands Of the boys, The girls
sang In response to the precentOr. He
was clean-loOking, tOusel-haired lad
of seventeen, one of the last to be
drafted to the front. In a clear, lusty
voice with an abandon Of emotion he
sang an old folk song adding new
verses of his own as he strobe along.
Three times they circled the vii
lage green, and then gathering on the
grass before the church, they sang and
danced till morning. The rush and
joyous fling Of the dancers, the fam.
Ing, cOlOred costumes In the light Of
the pine torches, the laughter and
snatches of song rising out of the dark.
the young lovers with their caresses
frank and unashamed the church bell
at intervals crashing like great tenn
pie gong, and the startled birds wheel.
ing overhead made an impression of
primitive energy and beauty. l was
carried back across the centuries to
the days when the race was young
and the men drew life and inspira.
ton directly from the soil.-Albert
Rhys Williams in Yale Review.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24
X-RaY Movies.

The newest invention in phOtog-
raphy is the X-Ray moving picture. 1t
has been possible, of course, t,i look
through ones body and make pictures
of living organs, but now every move
ment of every part of the BODY may
be reproduced on the screen. The
slightest movement of the heart, the
muscles, joints, intestines and lungs
can be watched for hours at a time.
Such pictures are expected to he OF
the greatest Importance to medicine
and surgery and make possible many
new cures. These pictures have been
made so far of animals only but hu-
man beings will soon be filmed in the
same way. The human body will
have no secrets in future which the
physician and surgeon cannot read
Boys Life.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24
Grain Dust Explosion.

The United States department OF
teal demonstration of the danger Of
grain-dust explosions in improperly
operated elevators. miniature sheet
iron building was used for the demon
stration. lighted lamp was first
placed in the tiny structure and tn
blespoonful of powder, gathered In a
gain handling nlant, was then blown
into the model building with pair
of bellows. The result was an explo-
sion of considerable force. The au-
thorities point out that cleanliness and
paratus will reduce the peril of grain
dust explosions.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24

Wagons are trencherous devices. My
asst experience with one was in
traffic jam just before l reached the
busiest corner in town. I did not
knew that the boost l gave the wag-
on had done any damage to either of
us, and so, when l swung into the
main intersection l planned perfect
~ slappy turn.
Around came the steering wheel
and l felt 1t lock. / felt for the brake,
but IN my excitement struck the gas
and began circling the traffic cop at
brea knock speed. He lodged me at
least three times before l stopped,
the exact center of downtown atten-
ton. Then he regained his breath
and raised his voice for all the world
to hear.
IF We are finished with this
grand exhibition" he advised,
please go somewhere else so the traf-
fic can get by IS-Exchange.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24
THURMON REDERC OBS

Inc ala saw at glance tne lettcr
was from one of the western matri-
monial agencies on the society's black
list. Ii offered the young lady hus-
hand, located in q remote part OF the
Bronx.
"ThS is pretty far out" said the aid
at length. wouldn't you like to come
down to our club and have some lunch
before you start out"
At the luncheon table the aid heard
the girls story. 1t was the usual COM
plant. She had been unhappy at
home. which was in a small town In
Michigan. She had wanted to come to
New York and had decided matrmony
was the easiest way to settle down
here. Meantime an investigator had
been put on the trail of the Bronx ad-
dress, and soon telephone message
announced the matrimonial prospect
so glowingly described In the .agency's
letter was negro ianitOr
Some Picturesque Incidents.
Some of the most picturesque incl
dents in which the Travellers Aid
bravely figures occur at the docks,
where the aids. speaking several for
eign languages, are stationed. Recent
ly romance has flouriShed and died all
within few minutes here, owing to
the arrival of 50 many soldiers fac
Gees. Some of the fiancees reach this
side only to find their prospective hus-
bands flown, and they have to be
taken under the hospitable wing of
the society until they can go to work
and earn the money to pay their pas
sage back home. Still others think
something may have happened to their
betrothed and have Mysteries when
they catch sight of them waiting on
the docks.
One such foreign fiancee. who ar
rived not long ago. was scheduled to
marry n man in Washington II couple
of days later. The guests We're in
vited, the wedding presents were as
scmhcd, and even the caterer en-
ployed. hut the girl refused to leave
New York. explaining she had met
man she cared more for coming over
on the ship. and she intended to marry
him.
ON the same day arrived a beau
tiful young English girl who had prnc-
tically the same story to tell, only this
time the r. A. who met her mt the dock
was an older, more experienced wom-
an. and she decided to Interfere. ale
looks so different In civilian clOthes.'
was all the young woman could say,
ms she clutched the T. A. wildly and
sohbed on her shoulder.
Guessed Girl Was Tired.
"Thr young man was as nice ns ne
could be about it," declared the T. A.
In telling the story. ''He said he
guessed she was n little tired and
frightened. | took her up to our dorml-
tories with me, and during the evening
! learned there was another man In
her case. too | told her to think things
over carefully before she made her
choice. Between us the young man
and | have got her visiting his mother
so / hope It will come out all right"
With all these delicate romanceS on
its hands II Is not surprising that the
Travellers Aid society asserts II could
turn into a matrimonial agency If II
ever felt so disposed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24
BOY WORKED HIS WAY
Little Lad Made Long Journey Selling
Papers and Doing Odd Jobs.

John Rose, ten-year-old boy
worked his way selling papers and do
ing odd jobs from West Virginia to
Topeka. according to the story he told
the police. He was turned over to the
care of Father McManus, who took
him to the Reform school, where he
will remain temporarily while further
information Is sought concerning the
boys family.
Ks The lad says he left home because
he could not get along with his step
father. From West Virginia he went
to Philadelphia. He stayed there a
long time until he earned enough
money to take him to st. Louis. He
gradually worked his way westward
from st. Louis to Topeka. Sometimes
he had to bum" his way on freight
trains and baggage cars, but general
ly. he says, he had money enough to
pay his fare. John says he Is ready
to go home.
The name Ross Is that Of the boys
stepfather, he told the police. He
comes Of Polish family and says
his real name Is Guinness.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24
NEGROES WANT BOOZE
Open Trunk and Discard 5000
Worth of Jeweiry.

In a patch of woods two miles from
Raleigh, N. c., four negro culprits
cautiously opened trunk. All they
found in it was about $4,000 worth of
iewelry. SO they ran away and left It,
John Cook, bellboy in the Hotel
Marlborough. told the story to the pO-
lice after three hours grilling He
knew travelling statesmen often bring
liquor to their customer In the south
and he thought trunk belonging to
A. J. GoOde, New York billiardist,
and a travelling jewelry salesman, held
whiskey. Two other boys and a
chauffeur helped him get the trunk.
for which the police had been search
ing for three days. None of the gems
was missing.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24
CITY OF ANCIENT GL0RIES
Lima, Peru, In the Past, Was Capt.
tai of Color and of Almost
Eternal Carnival.

One must not think of the modern
city of Lima, materially enlarged but
spiritually diminished. deposed from
her original supremacy over the Amer
lean southwest to the point of losing
her own characteristic stamp, with her
regional customs forgotten a d disf1g-
ured by bastard and outlandish edi-
fees and married in her surroundings
by the decline and neglect of her
country seats and the death Of her an
cient woodlands.
We must think of her rs she was In
Eer most propitiOus years, In the first
two centuries Of her foundation
crowned with olive trees and orange
trees. amid the shimmering curtains
of willow groves and banana plnnta-
lions. made fragrant In her patios
and gardens by vi0lets, carnations,
convolvuli, abundance and sweet has
lis; the land of flowers and of per-
fumed waters; the Indian capital of
lofty and solid towers, of balconies
and fiat roofs, Of tiles and shattered
blinds, Of skirts and mantles almost
eternal carnival. the city %. elegant
balls. Of sprightly nuns, OF cOur;Iy fes-
rivals. comedies, tournaments and bull
fights. of luxury and "strn'nr;un the
beautiful creole, devOut and sensual
daughter of Sevllu and the grand
daughter Of sultana the mother of
virgins and saints, of p0mpouS gentle
men and learned doctors. carcsSed by
the golden peals of her q, churches
and by the incense and chunts of her
infinite professions.
Beneath an air of exquisite tempera-
ture and a glistening and brilliant sky,
grew Lima, the living image of grace;
and she extended over the thresholds
Of the tragic country her veil of smll
ing dslicacy and elegance.
Back of Lima and the coast, the re-
gion OF the siestn, of negro slaves and
the easy life, however, arose the ser.
ra, immense and still undivided. the
true Peru, from Paste to Las Char
cas-. we'll called, at the beginning of
the colonization. Nueva Castillo and
Nueva Toledo. because in truth, 1t
seems physically a greater Spain. gi
gantic and lank; an austere region,
upheaved and craggy, land Of wearl-
ness and pain, more subjugated and
afflicted than Ireland, Palestine or Ar
menia.-.Joe de la River Aguero IN
Mercurio Perunna. Lima, Peru; Trans
lation for Inter-America.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24
Necktie Banks Now.

The latest thing In cOin-carrying de-
vices Is reported by the wOodmen who
are drifting into Virginia. Mimi, in in
creasing numbers. Instead of the old
scheme Of carrying their stake In their
wooden socks. loose in their pockets or
In wallet, the lumber jacks and
miners now carry it in their neckties.
They insert the bills in the lining of
the necktie, pin the tie and then tuck
1t in the front of their shirt. The ad-
vantage lies in the fact that one has
his bank directly in front of him at
all times. Incidentally, more wood
men are wearing neckties this year
than ever Observation-Disclosures Rec
ord
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24
BLIND FOR IS YEARS,
REGAINS HER SIGHT
Remarkable Surgical Operation
Restores Vision Of Aged
Colorado Woman.

Mrs. Caroline Vogt, ninety, of Bur-
lington, Colo, Is able to see for the
first time In Is years, following what
Is claimed by specialists to he one of
the most remarkable surgical achieve
ments In the Rocky mountain region.
Mrs. VOgt's sight has been fully re-.
stored by an operation that was de-
layed for years because Of the fear
that she would be unable to withstand
the shock in her advanced years.
The story Of how this aged woman
literally emerged from darkness to
light was told by her son, Louis Vogt.
The family came to Burlington from
Iowa 10 years ago. Mrs. Vogt was
blind when she came. her vision hay
Ing been totally destroyed by the
growth Of cataracts on both eyes.
Specialists were consulted, but none
wished to attempt an operation, all
expressing the fear that the shock of
anaesthelics would prove fatal to the
aged woman,
80 Mrs. Vogt resigned herself pa
tiently to the prospect Of spending the
declining years of her life in darkness
But she was not idle. During the
war Mrs. Vogt knitted many socks
and scores of wash cloths for the sol
diers,
FINALLY my mother was taken to
Denver and the remarkable feat of
surgery that restored her sight was
said of his mother. "Only local
anaesthetic was applied, it being
feared that general anaesthetic
would impair her strength.
"The operation produced no appar-
ent shock" Vogt concluded, land my
mother now can see as we'll as my
self and is enjoying excellent health"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24
Houses for Scotland,

Scotland is undergoing an almost
ceaseless agitation for more and bet
ter houses, and the inquiries are more
numerous than ever for American lum-
her, hardware and machine tools. With
all her war loss Scotland needs more
than 100000 new homes. In many
cities six and eight families have been
living in small dwellings, sometimes
one or two families In u room. The
Scottish program for 1920 calls for
10000 houses.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24
THINKS GROWING WIFE'S CALL
Because California Man Is Hard Of
Hearing Disturbance Results.

Because California Man Is Hard Of
Hearing Disturbance Results.
Because James Hoaglund Of Venice,
CAL, is bit hard Of hearing, there
was a miniature Balkans In the Hoag-
lund home. Hoaglund faced Judge
for disturbing the peace-and there
will be roast chicken for dinner in the
Hoa glund home.
He was spading in the garden. The
rooster crowed. Hoagfund dropped
his tools and went home prematurely
for lunch. Mrs. Hoaglund said she
hadn't called him. Then she did call
him-many things.
Arraigned before Recorder w. w.
Rennie, after the battle, he explained.
Mrs Hoaglund heard and was ap-
pease ed. Then they passed sentence
on the rooster and went home arm In
arm.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24
CIVIL WAR ROMANCE
It Leads to Wedding, for a Widow
Yielded to Plea.


Yielded to Plea.
A romance which began in 1862 has
eliminated in the marriage at Lex
ington, of Edward F. Haley, a Confed-
crate veteran, and Mrs. Joseph Bales,
wealthy widow, who says she is a
third cousin of President Wilson.
Fifty-eight years ago Haley kissed
his cousin, Matte Maupin, then a one
year-old girl, marched away to war.
The girl often wondered what had be-
come Of cousin Ed" who did not re-
turn.
About four weeks ago there was a
knock at her door and she was greeted
by an old man who said he was e. F.
Haley, now seventy-four years old.
He proposed. marriage. Mrs. Bales
at first was reluctant, but when Haley
returned with license with both
names inscribed on 1t she agreed to
marry.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24
Famous HoIliston Elnns.

Elms at Holliston, Mass. planted
about the year 1747 have been NOM
mated for a place In the Hall of Fame
of the American Forestry association
at Washington. They may have been
six or seven feet in circumference dur
ing Washington's time.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24
FROGS FOOL HUNTERS
croak Like a Quack leads NImrods
on FruItless Hunt.

on FruItless Hunt.
Frogs with croak like a Quack are
receiving attention of nature lovers
at Mountain Lake, N. j., these spring
evenings. First report had 1t that
fiocks of young ducks had arrived by
night and were sojourning on the lake
en- route north. Attentive sportsmen
rushed out and listened. The sound
confirmed the report, for soft quack-
ings and duck-like mutterings were
heard. Early In the morning the
hunters went out. They found nary
duck, but the quacking continued. 1t
came from frogs. 1t Is suggested by
some that the unusual cold of last
winter affected froggy's vocal cord
And residents hope froggy will con-
tinue the quacking. 1t sounds better
than the croak.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24
Groom Accidentally shot serenader

GROOM ACCIDENTALLY 5Hot SeTeHaueT.
A gun in the hands Of Earl Wheatly
of Secretary, Nd, recent BRIDE
groom, was accidentally discharged
and killed Henry Short, fifteen years
old. one of party of serenaders who
were about to ride Wheatly on a rail.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24

Bill Proposes Soldier Dead Memorials.
An appropriation of $1,000.000 for
the erection of memorial tablets at
various county seats in memory Of
American soldiers killed in the world
war is proposed in a resolution inJ'
trOduced by Senator Harding of Ohio.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24
U. s. Pay SIS. s1s, 900 to Sick Soldiers.

For the year ending June 80, the
care of sick and disabled soldiers and
sailors who served in the world war
will cost $1S.318000. Surgeon General
Cummings has informed congress.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24

English Active In Motor Industry.
The first big step toward mass pro.
duction In England has been taken
with the organization of a $4,000, COO
combine In the British motor industry.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24
Burglar Would Not Disturb Sick Boy

A burglar who had opened a bed
room door at the home of Mrs. James
e. Bender of Pottstown, Pa. and de-
.manded money. left when Mrs. Bender
implored him not to enter the room as
he might terrify her sick SON.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24

Salvation Army Members Poorly Paid.
Net one member of the Salvation
army in the United States received a
salary in 1919 sufficiently large to
make necessary an income tax pay
ment, internal revenue collectors re-
Dorted
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24
Explains II.

1.-The man YOU was talking to last
night COMES from Newberg."
"Ah that explains why he was such
u lobster"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-06-24
Its Kind.

James tells me he has secured a
light rOie In a popular play"
"Then I'll bet he comes on carry
ing lamps"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-05
cable telegraphic transunissions are
constantly sent ...

cable telegraphic missions are
constantly sent ..n
In the hold Of the vessel Is placed
receiving apparatus that picks up
these telegraphic emissions and
sound waves These are carried to
the cabin of the navigator where the
latter can hear them distinctly by
means of a special receiver.
The degree of distinctness with
which the Geographic emissions Of
the cable are heard tell whether the
ship has left its course and to which
side of the cable it has strayed. Even
If the vessel gets many miles out of
her course, the sounds are still picked
up.
AS a matter Of fact, however, there
is practically no possibility for the
ship to get far oIrt of her course I'M
less the navigator goes to sleep for
several hours, as the electric appa-
ratus indicates Immediately the
slightest departure either to the right
or the left and a turn of the helms
mans wheel is all that is needed TO
bring it back into course Immediately
The invention of Monsieur 10th is
one of the first results Of a new sys-
tenn whereby French scientists work
ing in a laboratory placed at their
disposal by the French minister OF
marine and under an appropriation
granted by him are able to devote
their talents to improving marine
navigation,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-05
FINE MEETING
LAST NIGHT
keokuk Branch Of the N. A. A. c. p.
Held Important Session at Pill
9rim's Rest
Church

Another meeting of the Keokuk
branch Of the National Association for
the Advancement of the Colored Peo-
pie was held last night at the Pill
grims Rest Baptist church with the
Rev. J. Sterling Moore, the president.
presiding. s'''5
The roll call last night showed that
there was the largest attendance at
this meeting that there had been for
many months Rev. Moore spoke at
some length upon the address deliver
ed Saturday night by 1t. Col Theu-
dore Roosevelt, the man whose father
was one of the best friends of the col
ored people, Rev. Moore said.
The census committee composed Of
Mrs. Selby Johnson and Mrs. Claude
D. Bland made their report of the can
vass of the city which they have re-
Gently completed The report was ac-
cepted. The members Of the N. A. A.
G. p. expressed their appreciation Of
the work of this committee Several
new names were added to the roll last
night and a number of. old members
paid their annual dues. All members
of the organization must be in good
standing before the election Of Off
GERS which will be held during the first
ten days in November.
The president Of the club said at
the close of the meeting that it was
the duty of every member of the club
to see to it that every man and wom
an will vote at the coming election.
The announcement of the next
meeting will be made later.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-05
RALLY DAY
is SUCCESS
Members Of the First African Baptist
Church Have Fine Meeting Sun
day and Enjoy Lecture Mon
f sasday Evening. s-cffi %si!

Rally day at the First African Bap-
fist church Sunday was considered a
successful event by5 the members of
the congregation of which the Rev.
William H. Clark is the pastor
The club captains have worked hard
in the last three months and their eff
forts we're crowned with success, as
their reports showed collections
amounting to $2439O for which the
committees are grateful to their
friends and the public.
Monday evening Mrs. w. A. Brown
of Cedar Rapids, president of the
Home Mission society of Iowa and
South Dakota Baptist association, and
field secretary of the Western Baptist
convention gave lecture on THE
Need of Mission Circles" She was in
PRODUCED by Mrs. Edna K. Albert
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-05
Patriarchs Militant.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Oct. 5.-The
annual session Of the
department council of Illinois Pa
triarchs militant, the uniformed rank
of Odd Fellows, will open here next
Monday, October II.
1t is expected that four hundred
delegates will be in abundance, in
GLIDING twenty-five cantons. The pa
rade of Chevaliers, scheduled for the
afternoon of the second day, will be
the notable event of the convention.
Decorations will be conferred on the
afternoon of the opening day. Major
General Joseph Fairhall Of Danville
will make the presentations. The
annual ball takes place during the
evening of the opening day. On
Tuesday morning the lady militants
degree will be conferred upon class
of candidates by the fast ST. Louis
degree team.