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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Slave Traffic Still Exists.

Slave traffic along the Arab coast Is
Illegal under the terms of certain con-
ventions. hut slavery. nevertheless, is
said still to exist to rather consider
able extent few years ago MEM
hers of the Ameri' m Arabian mission
at Rahrein rescued whole boatoad
of black boys who had been slnngsled
MP from Africa for sale along the
Oman coast. In the interior towns
Slaves are used mostly as per'nnal
servants. bodyguards and host.ers BY
an old law In Arabia, slave is freed
after seven years Of service, provided
he has embraced the Moslem religion.
md II is said that most Of the slaves
do so. There is no prejudice against
marriage with blacks in Arabia, espe-
ciaily after they are freed, This In
ternarragc has scattered black pop
ulation all over Arabia. In ports like
Muskat and Alden mulattOes and mixed
breeds are so common that the pure
Arab strain is almost a rarity.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
SHERLOCK HAD /,
.NAUGhT: ON HIM.
cleverWork of Detectives Solves
"Great False Teeth
Mystery"
THIEF GRABS POcKETeOOk
New York Sleuth Finds Jewels In
Awning RepaIrer's Pocket and
the Artificial Masticators In
an Ash Can.

New York.-Clever work on the part
of Detective Sergeants Joseph Leonard
and Thomas Appel solved a robbery
which might otherwise have remained
on the record as the great false teeth
mystery"
James X. Andrews, a banker, dis
covered that set Of false teeth which
he recently installed did not function
with the celebrity promised by his den
fist. Mrs. Andrews started with them
to the dentist for adjustment.
Mrs. Andrews had the teeth in her
pocketbook along with $40 in bills.
AS she was leaving the apartment the
bell rang. Mrs. Andrews placed the
pocketboOk on nearby couch as
maid opened the door and admitted
q stranger, who announced that he
was there to repair an awning.
Mrs. Andrews went to an adjoining
room, but when she returned the peck
etbook with the $75 and the artificial
masticators had disappeared. She tel
ephoned for the detectives.
Telephones for Detectives.
They responded with alacrity and
after listening to Mrs. Andrews story
of the vanishing Of the false teeth,
resorted to the old Sherlock Holmes
system of deduction. Footprints on
the Persian rugs of the Andrews
apartment revealed that the awning
repairer had found it imperative to
change the scene Of his operations to
another apartment in the house. There
they went.
Drawing his highly polished nickel
watch from his vest pocket, Detective
Leonard placed it against the awning
mans chest and, in voice marked
for the profundity Of its tone, said
"Aha! What have we here?"
"WhereY asked the awning man, as
sulning an air of nonchaiance.
"There," replied the astute detect
i've, as he showed his hand In the avn
ing mans coat pocket and drew forth
a handful Of glittering jewelry.
The unexpected jewelry deepened
the mystery.
On, WncTc S%TV tHC sSSs"s
"But where's the false teeth?" asked
Detective Appel. who believes In fol-
lowing every trail to the end.
"Patience," replied Leonard, "let the
magistrate find that out"
So the awning man, who later said
he was Charles Langfelder of SO Wal
ton street, Brooklyn, was hailed before
Magistrate McQuade in the west side
court, where he denied all.
"Your Eono-, we have clue TO tie
false teeth" said the detectives IN
Chorus. "lIold him for few minutes.
a.! well recover Them"
They hurried back to the apartment
house, where they found the pocket
book and the teeth in an ash barrel.
Langfelder was then held In $1,000
bail to await the action Of the grand
jury.
The detectives are still trying to
find the owner Of the jewelry. ,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
NEW GERMAN CAPITAL SEEN
Berlin Worried Lest Seat Of Govern.
ment BE Shifted to the
., Rhine.

Berlin, Germany.--The Boersen lei
tung, one Of the ablest German news
papers, says the fate Of the city is
In the balance and that it is, perhaps,
too late to save 1t from becoming
city of the second class, with the re-
moval Of the capital and the activity
In q business and political sense to
some Rhineland city. 1t is a theory
that has been gaining ground lately
and is causing Berlin to lose. sleep.
Strikes have followed one another
in an endless succession. The uncer-
tainty of the economic situation al
most led to boycotting of Berlin as
the chief work center of Germany. De-
spite the huge expense, one industry
after another left Berlin for quieter,
steadier fields.
Merchants, politicians and industrial
leaders have predicted that the trans
fer Of the assembly or reichstag would
lnfiict a severe blow on Berlin, espe-
cially If it should lead to the choice
Of another capital.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
NoN.MAGNETIC SHIP
ON TRIP FOR SCIENCE
Trace Devious Curves Which
Magnets Pole Lays Out for
CyHpass Needle.

With enough provisions aboard to
last two years and QUILTED for voy-
age of $500 miles, the noted non-mag-
netic ship Carnegie left Washington
on a task Of tracing through the lone
spaces Of the South Atlantic and Pa
cific oceans the devious curves which
the magnetic pole lays out for the
compass needle to follow.
This Is the fifth and probably the
last trip of the Carnegie on that err
rand, which has already taken her
through 100000 miles Of ocean dur
ing the last ten years, and has re-
suited In much information that Is In
corporated in the magnetic charts
which sailors use.
She las built by the Carnegie in
stitute especially for the work and
has neither steel or iron in her hull or
fittings.
Capt James P. Ault commands
crew OF seventeen men, who will sail
her on The present voyage. H. F. JOHN
son, magnetician. on the scientific
staff, III his second in command, while
: DIR. Russell p. Pemberton, ships doc
tor and observation officer, with III.
r. Grr,mmann. A. Thompson and r.
Mills, observer, complete 1t.
The first stop planned for the little
ship is Dakar, West Africa, and there
after her course will take her to Bue-
nos Aires, st. Helena. Alden, Perth,
Australia; New Zealand, Polynesia,
Honolulu and Panama.
Though the chief work Of the scien-
tific investigation lies in their study
of declination of compass, the Car
negie Is equipped with a variety of in
struments to be used in gathering
data on other problems.
Her route will intersect paths pre-
viously followed by her observing
parties, and allow check between
new and old findings ON compass devil
alton.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
WHEN DADDY MINDS BABY
Mothers. Is the Opinion Of an
English Writer.

Many father Is far more com.
cent to look ats a baby tln,n the
mother. He simply looks at 1t and
the baby smiles.
First aid Is otter necessary In the
case Of babes. T. ty do Il silly thing
and then Kick up row because
they've done 1t. Suppose baby has
swallowed thimhle? Mother Is dis
tracted. She rusles about shrieking
and saying she knows the baby Will
die. What does father do? He re-
mains quite calm. With his strong
right hand he seizes the haby's feet
and holds II upside down. snow.
dear" Re says to his wife. watch
what comes up" He ought TO have
said "cOmes down." hut let that pass.
She does. and then suddenly she dis.
covers the thimble-on heS finger. II
: was the only place she hadn't
searched!
Mothers are not to he trusted. re-
marks writer in London Answers.
They mean well. but they are far too
imaginative. They watch the baby too
closely. Nobody likes being watched.
They watch its little gums so hard
that the first tooth gets nervous and IL
afraid to come out.
If the tooth doesn't come through
exactly when they expect it, they take
baby to the doctor.
Then there is the question Of Ian
guage. The words some babies pick
up from their mothers are truly terri
BILE. Those stupid words mothers will
coin when talking to baby-"Iddams-
diddums - toodly ODDLY - googlioogoo-
cool" That sort OF thing is bad for
baby. He does not grow up with
proper respect for words.
Fathers never offend In that way.
They talk to the baby as man to man
instead of as idiot to idiot. Certainly
your baby may turn out to be an idiot
later on. But why advertise the fact
to the world so early?
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
/, .ho, shortaoe Hit cold Minino.

Twenty-Five gold lode mines were
operated in Alaska In 1918. according
to the United States geological sur
vey, department OF the interior.
There was also production of seven
Observation-Disclosures mines or small
mines rhat were not IN regular opera
tiOn. The value of the gold lodr ont
INT decreased from S45S1 .453 in 1917
10 S3,473.3I7 In 1918. owing parity t".
the disaster at the Treudwell mine In
April, 1917. and partly to cur;alImenr
Of operations, especially In the
juneau district. because "f shortage
Of labor.-Seattle Post-Intcliigenrer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Wants Trees With History.

II you know whore there is tree
with history. the American Forestry
association, at Washington. d. c..
wants a report on II with a picture for
it's hall of fame The association o.
anxious to find trees with history.
rather than trees whose only claim to
fame is their size. The Dumont Ken
nedy Elm, at Charlottesville, Ind, is
reported as being larger than the elm
at Huntington. which has held first
place as to size for some time The
Wye Mills oak, near Eastern, Md, is
credited with being 51h feet In cir
conference,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
I. 3. CRUSADE IS 9ON
Accolades for Children Who
Fight the Disease.
"knlghthood" Prize for Battle Against
White Plague In the United
States.

Washington.-Through the agency
Of Major B. ]. Lloyd of the United
States health service, accolades will be
held in virtually every school In the
country when the second annual tour.
naInent of the modern health crusade
comes to an end this school year.
This was the statement made at the
National tuberculosis association Of
fees. where the crusade was organized
and where the new tournament was
announced. The tournament held
simultaneously all over the country
for 10 weeks, begins with the opening
of the term this fall.
Last year, the first In which the an
nual jousts with disease took place,
found many pages" "squires" and
knights" ready to be given their IT,
ties Of knights banneret, the highest
degree Of honor to be received by the
crusaders. In many cities and towns
accolades were held and on the West
ern coast Major Lloyd personally gave
the four elbows" to hundreds Of "air
knights" or boys and girls who had
faithfully performed II health chores
for the entire tournament and so be-
came knights banneret.
At the capitol In Washington the
largest accolade Of the crusade was
held, with Vice President Marshall act
ing as league master and comforting
the honOrs on the candidates. The
steps Of the capitol building were
filed with children who had fought
winning fight against disease.
There are 100000 children in the
crusade, and 1t is estimated that more
than rs per cent of them will win hon.
ors in the tournament. By complet-
ing the II health chores for the Is
weeks they will not only receive their
titles, but will win badges and pins
for. the lesser ranks Of page and squire.
and gold and silver buttons for the
ranks Of knights and knights ban
neret They will also win banners
showing their class has been 100 per
cent successful in the crusade.
This is one Of the vital phases Of
the fight against the white plague,
which will be directly affected by the
success Of the countrywide campaign
of education now being conducted by
the National tuberculosis -associa-
ton.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
her SMILE Is
I. her SAFEGUARD
American Red Gross Courier e
Not Molsstad BY Bandits
In Balkans.
Life Of Balkan Courier 10 Far From
elmpie-Travels Take Her to
All Parts Of the intricate
baikans.

Bucharest.-A New York young
woman, with q smile. a, dog and tan
leather dispatch bag, is Drawing the
foods, torn up railroads, broken
bridges, snow-clad mountain passes
and all the other hardships that make
up the substance of present-day travel
In the Balkans.
She is Mrs.; Helen Grannis, formerly
librarian in the New York Public
library. The smile Is the famous
yGrannis smile that carries her through
all sorts Of unexpected difficulties In
country where difficulties are real.
That smile decided the American Red
Cross authorities to give to her po-
Ition as courier. The dog is eau
.asian shepherd, half wolf, which was
given to Mrs. Grannis by an admiring
Roumanian peasant woman. And the
dispatch bag contains valuable papers
tor the American army and the Red
Cross which Mrs. Grannis delivers
from headquarters in Bucharest all
over the intricate Balkans.
Lie Far From Simple.
The lie. Of a Balkan courier is far
from simple. Railroads have been de-
. stroyed everywhere. Bridges are lying
In the beds Of streams. Roads In
many districts are morasses of mud.
Through the mountain districts roam
bands Of comitadji who prey upon lone
travellers.
Mrs. Grannis has braved her way
through everything. When she cannot
take q train she uses donkey,
:amionette, a cart drawn by water
buffalo. She Is familiar with narrow
gauge railways that threaten to roll
Of the mountains into gorges. She
knows the wheeze and strain of one
lunged river steamboat, painting
against q six-mile current. She can
cross q bridgeless stream on horse
back or with rowboat.
And with the nonchalance Of a sub.
wny straphanger she drops from one
mountain top to another on the swing
ing aerial cables left behind by the
enemy armies Of occupation.
Smile Takes Her Through.
sue mas Nus met UduuitC uut AhSoA Ao
bly,, with her smile, with the ~. s."
on her.uniform and her talent for tight
places. she has won through unmo-
lasted.
Mrs. Grannis' travels start at Bucha-
eest. The cities she snakes include
Belgrade. Sarajevo, Ragusa, Cettinje.
Podgeritsa, Tirana, Scutari and Sa-
tonika. 1t does not matter to her. On
her latest trip she carried letter
from the governor Of Albania to Col.
Henry w. Anderson Of Richmond, Va,
Balkan commissioner for the Red
Gross, thanking the American people
for the relief work done In his country.
Her first work for the Red Cross
was with the bureau Of personnel in
Raris, where she labored nights, days
and Sundays getting personnel off to
the front. She left Paris January l,
1910, to Join the Balkan commission
and at length was permitted to take
the courier position which she insisted
on having.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Auiators, Qualificat.a ns.

In England airmen were apt TO be
ardent hunters Of the fox and to have
what horSemen call "hands"--a quality
which as aviators enabled them to
know instinctively. as 1t were, what
an airplane was going to do before
1t did it. And. what will be shocking
to some folk, to keep the aviator In
best condition for his work and for
enduring its terrible stresses, he SEEM
ed. according to these authorities, to
need "a really riotOus evening at
least once or twice month" The
older men were found to use alcohol
freely, but the younger ones required
no such stimulants. and they all avoid
ed excess. being well aware that for
them the penalty was sudden death.
Marriage deteriOrated the aviator by
increasing his sense of personal re-
sponsibility for others. Courage he
had, of course, and a touch of reck-
lessness is not undesirable from the
standpoint of achievement In war
Exchange.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Sting of 17-Year Locust
Kills Pennsylvania Baby

Reading, Pa.-The sting of
seventeen-year locust caused the
death of the two-months-old
baby Of Mr.. and Mrs. Warren
Kunkel, Kempton. The injury
was discovered when the mother
went to the infants crib in the
morning. The baby's face was
swollen. The mother picked 1t
up and found the locust in the
clothing. Physicians worked
over the child several hours in
a vain effort to save its life.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
HOPE TO CLEAR SEA MYSTERY
Cuban Expedition viii Explore Wreck
Of Spanish Ship on Which
$50 Died.

Miami, Fla.--Hope that the mystery
surrounding the loss of the Spanish
steamer Valbanera with it's crew and
passengers, totaling $50 persons. may
be cleared up soon has been revived
by reports that Cuban expedition
will explore the wreck off Rebecca
shoals.
The American government, accord
ing to the report, has been asked for
permission to salvage the valuable
cargo of wines and liquors and other
merchandise. No report of the find
ing Of bodies from the Valbanera has
been verified. The theory in Havana
is that the vessel was cut in half when
it struck reef, explaining why no
lifeboats were launched.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Hen Decides Own Case
In Court; Goes Home

Sharon, Pa.-Ownership of a
) hen worth 81, alleged by a Sha-
ron man to have been stolen by
q. neighbor, was decided by the
; bird.
The neighbor, q woman, when
arraigned before Justice Hugh
Jones, declared the chicken be-
longed to, her. Constable Harry
Calvin was directed by Justice
Jones to take the hen and re-
lease It some distance from the
homes Of the plaintiff and de-
PENDANT. who agreed to abide by
the decision Of the bird.
The chicken strutted off to the
PLAINTIFFS yard. The defendant
was compelled to pay $3.50 costs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
DrinkrAoed Wine.

Reading, Pa.-Aiderman and Mrs.
Oliver j. Wolff celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary the other day by
giving dinner to their children and
members of their families. There were
thirty-eight guests. One of the fea-
lures Of the event was the serving of
a pint of wine fifty years old, which
was part of the wine served at their
marriage fifty years ago,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Mexican k,ddiss "shsot High"

Geometry, 4zoolegy, meteoroiagy and
botany are taught as early as, the,first
grade In the schools of the state Of
Chihnahna, Mexico. The study Of these
sciences lis simplified In the early
stages. bat there 10 little attempt to
''sugar coat" the hard facts.
A visitor to a second grade, classroom
recently found thefpupils--none more
than eight years old-gliblyi discussing
rhombusses, rhomboids. trapezoids and
paraIIel0grams. whenever their teach
or asked a question a 4thicket of little.
waving arms went upward.
When the history period was called.
considerable emphasis was placed ON
the various kings that ruled the Toll
tees. the aboriginal inhabitants Of this
part 0f Mexico. The children handled
the ancient Indian proper names with
surpristng sass.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Heavy Small Boy.

John Franklin Marvel. living north
Of Richmond. Mo-, is a marvel in.
deed" He is the biggest boy for his
age In, Ray county. He is six years of
age, weighs 106 pounds and was
raised on the bottle. Manufacturers
of matted milk, or condensed milk,
however, can claim no credit, for he
was raised on milk from his parents
cows,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05

General Jacob s. Coxey ST., Of
Coxey's army fame, is the head Of the
newly organized National Initiative
and Referendum league, Inc, 1919.
the particular objects Of which are:
To endeavor to secure the adoption
Of an amendment or amendments to
the Constitution of the United States
whereby federal legislation may be
enacted or constitutional amendments
may be adopted by the direct vote Of
the people themselves by means of a
national initiative and referendum.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
coy HANGED HIMSELF
Died While Brother Watched the New
IStunt."-

Grandma, come up In the attic;
Charlie Is doing funny tricks" urged
Richard Sangster, seven years old, to
Mrs. William Jones of New York city.
Grandma was busy knitting.
Charles eyes and tongue are out
and his face is black and he's got a
rope around his neck. It's new stunt
and I'm frightened" he said.
Mrs. Jones rushed to the attic.
Charlie. ten years old, brother of
Richard. was dead, hanging from a
rafter.
The boys had been playing with
trapaEe ropes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Dancing Craze Affects Scotland.

The dancing craze has reached such
proportions, even In sober Scotland.
that 1t came up before the Inverness
magistrates. Baltic Petrie. who ia
not now oppose dancing to four O'Clock
In the morning, because after consider
ing the question, he considerd the evils
which he had in view were not the d.
rect outcome of those dances. Bailie
MacAllen moved that dancing be re-
stricted to two o'clock, but 1t was
agreed that It should be permitted un-
III four o'clock.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Will Awards Five Cents.

Middletown, N. Y.-Among wills just
probated In surrogate court at Goshen
is that of Mrs. Annie Davidson of New
burgh. who leaves her small estate to
her children and the sum of Ave cents
each to several grandchildren. The
will says: aIf any one makes any
trouble they will get nothing"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Ex.kAlSER CASTS FEAR ASIDE
VIII olspsasss With Dutch State Po-
lleesaE His New House at
poorn.

Ameroneeu, Holland.--It is. reported
that. the former German emperor has
90 efav recovered from fears Of mo-
lestattsu that when he. moves into his
newshouse. at Doom. the Dutch police,
who hsye been constantly on guard
about the Bentinck castle here, since
his arrival, will be relieved Of duty.
There. are no,walisl or meats about the
house ofsDoorn, which is visible and
easy of aceess frsmsthe main highway.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Boy Pleaded Guilty to.Murder Charge.

Boy Pleaded Guilty to- Murder Charge.
Ten-year-old Oliver Dedier of Scran-
ton, Pa, has pleaded guilty to the
/, charge of killing. Peter Knapp, eight
years, old. The Knapp. boy was eating
lunch alongside the road when Dedier
came along and demanded 1t. When
Knapp refused, -Dedier pulled re-
ivolver and shot him. death following
almost instantly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-11-20
PROF.. BELMONT

Noted Clairvoyant and Pslmist. can read
are the record of your life Being a grad
uate Of two colleges Of paln.istry, and his
wonderful gift Of second sight enables him
to lift the veil of mystery and reveal to
you important matters of your future life.
Gives advice on business matters, love.
health and family affairs; tells name of
your future husband or wife; tells IL one
you love Is true or false: what part Of the
country is luckiest to you: what to do to
be successful in life: removes troubles of
all nature; brings the separated together;
tells the secret of having personal infiu-
ence with your associates. Prof. Belmont
Is Psychologist of World Renown. Read
ings. II. l2l6 New York ave- N. W.. next
door to Masonic Temple.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-11-20


T.6oo--House; good location In George.
town; reduced TO 50. 500; hot water heat;
large rooms and large lot
S6.2S0--BunGsiow: 6-room modern houVe:
electric lights: In excellent condition;
large lot, Goxl7o: fruit trees aud room
for large garden
For sale by owner--StS Lexington place
~ u. This property 10 "A good modern
home In every respect. rooms on the
lower floors. rooms on tho attic, and
glassed In and built In sleeping
porch. u can be bought now for at least
$4,000 less than You can buy the ground
and duplicate this kind OF a home.
S5.300-6-room house In = very good ~. T.
location; hot-wster heat; 800 cash.
81, 500-Near 18th and You streets; g.
room house; furnace heat: new garage.
10xI8. $500 cash payment.
3t500-Near Lincoln Park; 7-room house
In perfect condition: colonial porch
large lot 10 wide paved alley. $500 cash
and $40 per month.
31.+oo-5roon frame along tho Bladens-
burg car live; large lots. 5000 cash
payment and Sc5 per month. inciudi ng
principal and interest. I have good
homes for sale In all parts Of tho city.
J. ID. GARMAN,
District National Bank Bldg.