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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01

behind and are not at present making
their actual operating expenses.
"On Staten Island both railroad COM
panies are In the hands Of receivers and
have been since the first of the year.
The Richmond Light and Railroad Com
pany has continued to operate. although
at an eight-cent fare the last few
months, but for several months the lines
OF the Staten Island Midland Railroad
Company were actually closed down.
and In some instances the people were
absolutely without transportation facili-
ties. Recently part Of it's line has been
taken over by the city for municipal
operation.
I'm It's annual reports to the Legisla-
ture for the years 1918. 1919 and 1920.
the Public Service Commission for the
Second District called attention of the
Legislature to the lack OF power in the
commission to consider the question of
rates where municipal franchises had
prescribed them. saying. among other
things. in It's 1920 report: We again
urge that the commission be clothed with
such measure Of power over such rates
as Is still possessed by the Legislature.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01
9TH DISTRICT ENDORSES
MILLER TRANSIT PLAN

Further evidence OF the readiness OF
the rank and file of New York Republic
cans to support the programme which
Gov. Miller has proposed to the Iegis.
iature for the solution Of the transit
problem was given last night when tho
Seventh Assembly District Republican
Club OF Manhattan adopted resolutions
indorsins unanimously the Governors
plans.
The clubs action followed an address
By Travis n. whitney, formerly Public
Service Commissioner, which was heard
by q large crowd. Mr.. Whitney out
lined the history Of the development OF
the subways In New York and explained
the conditions OF the present situation
which make the transit problem particu-
larry difficult for solution In any other
manner than that which has been sug-
gested by Gov. Miller.
He declared that a unified system OPP
Grated under conditions prescribed after
the entire situation had been examined
and analysed by competent and non
political body. such as Gov. Miller would
have the Legislature create, Ls the only
logical and businesslike way OF going
about the solution Of the problem He
also pointed out the urgency OF finding
A solution which will really solve the
question and give the people OF New
York not only relief from the conditions
OF congestion that now exist but which
viii make II possible for more subways
70 be built 10 take care OF the future.
The club not only Endorsed the Cow
ernor's proposals.. bit voted special
vote OF thanks 10 Mr.. whitney for es.
planning the situation and his iilumlnat-
Ing exposition OF how the Governors
plans VIII meet the conditions.
Keen interest was evinced IN the mat
ter. and when Mr. Whitney had finished
speaking II was necessary sor him TO
snswet questions for several minutes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01

esting and Illuminating. The more ! see
OF Mitten the less think OF Hedley."
II was announced last night that Ed
ward NJ. Bassett. former Public Service
Commissioner. would join with Henry III.
Curran. Borough President of Manhat-
tan. in advocating home rule In traction
matters Al a meeting in the Town Hall
tomorrow night. Job z. Hedges and
Oliver C. Semple. former assistant coun-
sci for the Public Service Commission.
will lead the debate In favor OF the
plan proposed by Gov. Miller. The gen.
eral public is invited to attend. and any
one who wishes may express his Views
on the subject.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01

determine what has been done with )tho
money loaned by the Government"
Mr.. Volk reviewed the instances Sur
rounding the action of the Westinghouse
company. which asked for a receiveFshiD
of the B. r. T.. accusing this company
of being a handy instrument In actions
Of this sort. since 1t was a party oJian-
tiff in the action against the Midland
Railroad, wherein another receiver In
equity was appoisted."
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01

the State. either on behalf Of the public
utility to secure a reasonable return for
the service rendered or OF the city TO
cause a reduction Of rates. which have
become excessive. does not abrogate a
contract OF which the law Is an integral
part"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01
OIL IN STOVE KILLS TWO.
Mother and Daughter Deadp Fos
Others Burned.

BEssEMER. Pa. Jan. 31.--Mrs- Victor
Jacobson and her daughter. Victoria. Is.
were burned to death here to-day in q
fire which followed the explosion of q
can of kerosene with which Mrs. -neah-
son was kindling a fire.
Charles and Oscar jacobson were
taken to a Youngstown. Ohio. hospital
The former is thought to be fatally
burned. August and Victor Jacobson
and a boarder. also burned. were taken
to New Castle. Pa. hospital.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01

carried an increase OF 20.s45.s77 pas
sengers during the past year. in the
face OF which IL had q deficit OF $4.SSe.-
1894. The Manhattan Railway Is an
integral part of the PETERBOROUGH sys-
tenn and for the convenience OF the peo-
pie must be operated for the same fare.
IL the lease Is broken and IL Ia operated
separately, the fare on certain OF It's
lines may under its charter be increased
20 ten or even ffteen cents. In that
event large proportion of the passen-
gers now using that line would undoubt-
eddy attempt TO use the subway. The
result would be destructive of public
comfort and disastrous from the operat-
ing standpoint"
Positive Conclusions OF Experts.
Stone Webster a year ago made a
complete report to Judge Julius M.
Mayer Of the United States District
Court not only of their exhaustive en-
Animation OF the properties OF the New
York Railways Company. SO per cent
OF which rs owned by the Interborough
Consolidated Corporation. but also of
the properties OF the marlborough
Rapid Transit Company. In that re-
port Stone & Webster summarized thus
certain Main Conclusions"
''In our opinion there is no escape
from the following conclusions:
Without an increased fare the rapid
transit lines will earn only a small part
of the charges upon the bonds and notes,
aggregating S147.000,000. which repre-
sent fresh capital invested or to be In
vested In those lines under the super
vision Of the Public Service Commission
subsequent to March 10. 1913. the date
of city contract No. 3.
Even An eight cent fare will not.
prior to 1922. provide any substantial
surplus over the company preferentials.
and even In 1929 such q fare will provide
little more than half of the city prefer
entail.
''On the surface lines. unless there Is
ar immediate increase in fares. the
further disintesration OF the surface sys-
TEN In Manhattan Ii Inevitable and the
operation OF many OF the lines will have
to be discontinued because OF their fall
ure to earn operating expenses and
taxes (This prediction, since 1t was
made. has been amply fulfilled.)
Neither the rapid transit lines nor the
surface lines can be permanently main
tained and developed by the operating
companies without an assurance of suf-
f,cient earnings to Justify the investment
OF the additional capital that will from
time to time necessarily be required to
keep up with the increasing demands Of
the traffic OF the city
What the war did to the fnterborough
is graphically shown by the following:
This country entered the world war
In 1917. For the three years ended
June 80. from 1918 to 1917. inclusive.
the net corporate income OF the Inter-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01

ANTIQUES. Trunks. cash neelniers. SNORT.
fng Goods At real bargain pricus see ''rei.
ephone Directory OF Home aud llustness
Needs" to-day. Neat TO last pasc.--Adv.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01

That was what happened. notwith-
standing the fact that the number OF
passengers carried In 1915 was 647.37s,-
2ee. whereas In 1920 the passengers
transported over the marlborough COM
pany's lines aggregated s55.133.110
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01

The commission continues to ind embar-
rassment in requiring full measure OF
service from railroads as to which 1t
lacks the power to regulate rates.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01
obstacle. 80 CITY, rS.ss-s,on.

II r. n prevalent nisappreherss
Mr.. Iedley said. that In case os the
PETERBOROUGH going into the hands OF n
receiver. the city could take back and
operate, the subways itself I'm that
event" said he. the subways would
70 70 the bondholders for operation un-
der the contract so long az the OBJ
crstor pays the rent the city has no
right to take over the srbways until
ten years after the beginning OF the
contract period. or eight years from
now. And. even then. the city would
have 70 reimburse the Interboroush for
the millions Of dollars that company
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01

The lpEAL-ARcolA heats all rooms less fuel than
stalled by your local dealer but little more than
for each room; and far less than old expense for
hotwaer heating system. Children cannot burn them
selves; no FIRE risk.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01

Low-cost, healthful warmth,
through hot-water radiators, for the
small home, store or school. The
ARcolA places the cottage, with or
without cellar, on the heating plane
Of the First Mansion in the Land,
The water -jacketed ARcolA Is Of
itself a radiator. Replaces stoves,
wastes no heat up chimneys, leaks no
coal gas. Each tenant may have q
separate ARcoA. If used to heat
part Of building, extra sections and
radiators may be added later.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01

twenty said Jimmy Hunt who bought
it, but this little heating system gets me-
I'VE cleaned up twice the cost of the
ARcoLA on the price we got, besides the
coal we saved"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-01
cARCOLA makes Dawes
house north more money
lpiALooUEp FROM STORIES OF ARcoA UsERsl

my husband built a bungalow for
twenty~eight hundred, and we tried to
keep it warm with stoves. But my land!
"We'll sell and get out from UNDER
Dave said. 4 don't want to freeze to DEATH
"But one day he saw an ARcoLA at the
steamhtter's, and ordered one that very
minute. 1t didn't need any cellar.
$50 we put an ARcoLAi in the kitchen,
and hot-water radiators all through. The
job was done in three days-those fellows
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-04-14
Woman'sM issionary Conference

The conference scheduled for April 9th
| and 7th was a season of social and spir-
itual benefit More than sixty strangers
consisting of so delee ates, and officers,
| speakers and visitors, were in attendance.
These women showed deep interest
in things pertaining to the furtherance
of Christ's kingdom on earth.
All business was duly considered and
dispatched with commendable poise and
thoughtfulness.
The addresses of Mesdames Apple and
Omwake contained messages of vital in
terest.
An impressive conservation service was
conducted by Mrs. C. E. Wehler.
Very inspirational addresses were given
at the evening sessions by DR.. A. r Bar
tholomew of Philadelphia on Foreign
Missions and by Rev A. V. Casselman
of Reading. Pa, on Home Missions. On
ly those who are willfully opposed to
missions could fail to feel that the divine
commission, Go We into all the world
and teach all nations" is still as binding
as when given to the disciples.
The solos, Duet and chorus work of
the choir was splendidly rendered and of
most pleasing quality.
Most palatable meals were served by
an efficient and willing band of workers.
Without doubt much good will be the
result of the meeting of the w. M Soci-
ETY. of Maryland Chassis in the Reformed
Church of Thurmont. X
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-04-14
CHAPTER SOL.

AN ACT TO establish the police limits of
the town of Thurmont, in Frederick
County, Maryland, ard to extend the
use and operation of the Electric Lgh
plant owned by said town in said police
limits.
SECTION !. Be 1t enacted By the Gen.
eral Assembly of Maryland, That the
police limits of the town of Thurmont in
Frederick County, Maryland, shall extend
one-half mile in all directions beyond the
corporate limits of said town and the
Commissioners of Thurmont are hereby
authorized to extend the use and opera
ton of the Electric Light plant owned
by the said town of Thurmont in the DO
lice limits of said town on the same
terms and conditions the said plant is op-
Grated in the corporate limits of said
town. Nothing in this Act is intended
or shall be taken or construed as reliev-
ing the Commissioners of Thurmont from
any and all provisions of Chapter 1870 of
the Acts of the General Assembly of
Maryland of 1910, known as the "Public
Service Commission Law" or any amend
ment thereto
SECTION 2. And be it further enacted,
That this Act shall take effect on and af-
ter June LIST, 1920.
Approved April 16, 1920
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-04-14
Corporation Election.

The annual election for Commissioners
of Thurmont is drawing near, Monday,
April 25th, being the day. for this event.
Under the law passed by the Legisla-
ture in 1920 only the President of the
Board of Commissioners is voted for di-
rect, the election Of Secretary by the
people being discontinued Various reas-
ons for the change are given, one being
that under the old law the Board had no
power to remove the Secretary should
he not fill the Office creditably. The
Board can now appoint its own Secretary.
The new law is published in this issue of
the Clarion. Read it that you are fully
informed when you go to the polls to vote.
This same law, Chapter 1886, tells very
plainly who can vote, viz: male citizens
over the age of 81 years who have resid-
ed in said town for and months pre-
ceding the election. According to this
the ladies do not vote. This privilege
has been given ladies in some towns in
the county and no doubt the law will be
amended for their benefit at the next
session of the Legislature.
Another matter, that of issuing bonds,
is now before the people and should be
given Serious thought. The money de-
rived from the sale of bonds is to be
used for improving the Power Plant.
The Power Plant is said to be in better
condition than for many years. the lack
of water being the only drawback. You
by your vote, will decide if the improve
ments are to be made.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-04-14
ROBERT MANTELL,

in classic and Shakesperean repertoire.
Shakespeare Week, beginning Monday,
April 18th, will be notably celebrated at
Ford's in the appearance of the distin.
guished American actor, Robert Mantell,
in repertoire of his greatest classic and
Shakepearean triumphs.
The order of of repertoire has been
arranged as follows: Monday evening,
"Richelieu;" Tuesday evening. Ham
Lett" Wednesday matinee, GAS You Like
It," Wednesday evening, Richard ILL.,"
Thursday evening, king Lear" Friday
evening, 'Macbeth;" Saturday, April
%, Shakespeare's birthday, matinee,
Merchant of Venice" evening, Julius
Caesar"
MIR. Mantell has the advantage of an
excel tional company of players including
leading Shakespearean opponents, and
the productions will accord in every way
with the best and most artistic traditions
in costuming and scenic surroundings.
Matinecs. Wednesday and Saturdays.
Prices Wednesday matinee so cents to
s1.5O: Saturday matinee Soc to So. 90;
Evenings Soc to $3.50.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-04-14
SpanS'S Orchestra Here.

Saturday night last Spang's Orchestra
of York, Pa, gave dance in Town Hall.
They were patronized by all crowd,
but their music was first class in every
respect. A number of artists gave ex-
hibition dances which were enjoyed by
all present The rchestras coming from
York are at considerable expense and if
they are not patronized very well there
is not much in the coming.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-04-14
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Ca,arrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
BY catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
tve years, and has become known as tine
most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls
catarrh Medicine gets thru the Blood on
.he Mucous surfaces. expellne the Poi
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions.
After you have taken Halls Cate rrh
Medicine for short time you will see
great improvement IN your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh NJ ,di-
cine at once and get rid of catarrh. Send
for testimonials. free.
F. J. CHENEY 6 CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by all Drugs. SITS. TIC.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-04-14
Properties Exchange Hands.

Two properties changed ownership
last week and in short time two fami
lies will be living in other houses. Mr..
c. w. Lidie, who sold his property on
Water street to j. Hooker Lewis, pur-
chased the Riggs property south of town;
Mr.. and Mrs. Riggs purchased from J..
Hooker Lewis that portion of the Jos.
Moser property lying east OF the State
Road south of town.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-04-14
Attended Funeral.

Sixteen members of the local Council,
Jr. 0. U. A. M, attended the funeral
of Mr.. Wallace Moser at Toms Creek
M. E. church Thursday last Rev. C. R.
Banes preached the sermon and services
at the grave were read by the local Jun
iors and the P. o. S. of A. of Taneytown.
Interment was made in Emmitsbvrg.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-04-14
Another Cold Wave.

After several days of damp, cloudy and
rainy weather, change to cooler came
Saturday after heavy local rains. Sum-
day was very cold and disagrecable.
Monday morning ice about quarter of On
inch thick was found on water that was
out all night. This no doubt hit the fruit
again and probably injured some that es-
capped the cold of the previous week.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-04-14
FRALEY.

Mrs. Isabel " Fraley, wife of Henry
Fraley. died at her BONE near Catoctin
Furnace Wednesday of last week. Fun
eral services were held Friday afternoon
at the home and interment made in the
cemetery at Lewistown, Rev. DR.. J. d.
S. Young of the Boonsboro U. B. church
officiating. Mrs. Fraley was daughter
of the late Margaret E. and Thomas B.
Sweeney. She is survived by her hus-
band and eight children. M. L. Creager
& Son were funeral directors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-04-14
KEYSER.

Mrs. Rachael Keyser, widow of the
late Geo. D. Keyser, died at Montevue
Hospital early last week. Funeral SER
vices were held from the home of her
sister, Mrs. Harry Shook, at Utica on
Thursday. She is survived by one son
and one daughter.
The Keyser family for a number of
years resided in Thurmont.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-04-14
St. Anthony's News.

OFF for another week. Lizzie was start
ed and off we went enjoying life to our
hearts content. We stop at Franklin
vile. Here we locate Mr.. Jerome Kelly
occupying portion of the large house on
the Addison farm. We turn and find Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Hemler residing at the
home of Mr.. Joseph Warthen. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hemler will however soon move to
Emmitsburg.
Last week we forgot to mention that
MIR. and Mrs. Harry Portner are receiv-
ing congratulations on the arrival of a
daughter.
We note that Mr.. Jas. Settler is max
ing some improvements about his home.
The old paling fence around the yard has
been removed, a wire fence erected and
California privet hedge planted. Once
the hedge is grown to proper height the
wire fence will be removed.
Noteworthy improvements have been
made at the home of Mr.. r. G. Schnell
near jennings store, extensive changes
made in the interior of the house.
Last Thursday High mass was offer
ed at St. Anthony's for His Eminence,
Cardinal Gibbons. Rev. G. H. TRACES
ser was celebrant. The attendance at
this mass was far beyond expectations.
We have learned that Mrs. Joseph Ho-
ran is visiting in Baltimore.
Miss Margaret Rosensteel made trip
to Frederick last week.
Saturday the, Mt. St. Mary's College
baseball season opened, the locals de-
feating Franklin & Marshall IA to g. The
visitors put up poor style of baseball.
April 18th the local boys will play the
Navy at Annapolis.
Saturday April 18th St. Juhn's College
will play on Echo field at the college.
The new building at the College is fast
nearing completion.
Mr.. Wilbert Wetzell recently purchas-
ed Ford car. Another one in the Ford
family.
Miss Mary Lingg who has been indis-
posed is able to be at work again.
We are very glad to learn that the pu-
pills of St. Anthony's school who have
JoiiCo tuS oCWhS ShSiC OIL oii oSiE3 hSCo
with their work. The instructors report
the little folks doing nicely.
A suggestion. Why not sewing cir
Gle for the older class? If not, why not?
Let's have the reason.
Saturday night between9 and 10 o'clock
fire of incendiary origin destroyed the
large straw stack in the barnyard at the
home of Mr.. Allen Dorsey. The barn
yard fence was burned, but none of the
buildings. Mr.. Dorsey was in Emmits-
burg when he received news of the fire.
Saturday evening of last week dance
was given at the home of Mr.. Elmer
Kreitz. The guests were many and all |
report having good time.
Mrs. James Settler spent Monday af-
ternoon at the home of Mrs. Edw. Mich
aels.
Miss Ruth Hardakin of Emmitsburg
spent Monday at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Ernest Wetzell.
Some cold weather was on hand Sun
day, Monday and Tuesday. Sunday was,
as we may term it, all sorts of day.
Monday morning to our great surprise,
we noticed that Big Piney mountain was
covered with snow, and that ice formed
at st. Anthony's after o'clock.
Lest we forget in passing, we mention
that Mr.. Chas. Schlenk is making i'm
provements around his property. A new
lattice fence has been placed around the
kitchen porch.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-04-14
HOld-up AT FunkStOWn,

Charles Folk, manager of the Mary
land Auto Co. Hagerstown, was held up
last Friday night at the bridge over the
Antietam at Funkstown, Washington
county. and relieved of about $50 and his
watch and chain. The robbers escaped
in the darkness.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-04-14
Seven Cent Milk.

Following CLOSELY on the cut in milk
price made by J. Hooker Lewis, Harvey
A. Miller. oldest dealer in town, dropped
the price of his milk to 7cents per quart.
This price may hold for the summer
season.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-04-14
"Erench I.eave.n

Many authorities believe that the
term "French leave" originated in
French custom in the eighteenth CEN
fury Of withdrawing from crowded as
semblies without taking leave of host
or hostess. Others maintain that the
word "French" Is corruption Of
"frank," meaning "free."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-04-14
Relieves Rheumatic Pains.

Relieves Rheumatic Pains.
II am subject to rheumatism and when
I have a spell of it one or two applica-
tions of Chamberlain Liniment relieves
the pain and makes rest and sleep pos
sible. would not think of doing with
out it, writes Mrs. c. Owsley, Moberly,
Mo. adv
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-04-14
Ancient Popular PastIme.

Ancient Popular PastIne.
The Chinese have played ball in va
rious ways from times of remote an
tiquity. For centuries games Of ball
have been known and played in japan.
Ethiopian and East Indian traditions
refer to games with balls played many
centuries ago.