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Newark post., 1922-02-15

"The children have not measured
up to the work expected of them.
The Board, after thorough investi-
CATION, does not feel it is the fault of
the teachers. The Board believes the
Newark School has as efficient and
hard-working corps of teachers as
are to be found anywhere. We intend
to back them up, but we cannot be
satisfied with the result of the first
terms work. The children are not
tit to undertake the more advanced
work of the second term; there is
only one thing that can be done: thev
must become repeaters and take the
work upon which they have failed.
over again. This means demotions
throughout the High School and de-
motions from the High School to the
Eighth Grade. We are determined
that diploma from the Newark
High School shall represent work
accomplished; we cannot permit it to
mean any less and preserve our self
respect. In this situation the teachers
and the Board come to you to ask for
the cooperation of the parents. Keen
your children at home at night, we
peg OF you; keep them at their books.
II they tell you they have no study
ing to do, consult their teachers. High
School boys and girls do have home
study" That the sympathy OF the
meeting was with the Board was dem
onstrated by the hearty applause that
followed DR.. Steel's presentation of
the facts.
Newark post., 1922-02-15
FEBRUARY IS, 1922
Conference Impaired
No National Sovereignty
Made No EnfanglementS

(Ertract from President HGrding's Address
Closing Armament COnterenceJ
This conference has wrought Truly
great achievement 1t is hazardous some
times to speak in superlatives and l will be
restrained But will say, with every con-
fidence, that the faith plighted here today,
kept in national honor will mark the begin
ming of new and better epoch in human
progress
Stripped to the simplest fact, what is
the spectacle which has inspired new hope
for the world? Gathered about this table
nine great nations of the earth-not all, 70
be sure, but those most directly concerned
with the problems at hand-have met and
have conferred on questions of great I'M
portance.
One concern, one problem menacing
their peaceful relationship, one burden
threatening common peril. In the reveal
ing light of the public opinion of the world
without surrender of sovereignty, without
impaired nationality or affronted national
pride, a solution has been found in unani-
nifty, and today's adjournment is marked by
rejoicing in the things accomplished. If the
world has hungered for new assurances it
Newark post., 1922-02-15

In response to question from the
moor IN regard to school athletics.
DR.. Steel stated that according to the
ruiing of the State Board of Educa-
ton, student must win a passing
average in three-fourths of his school
work before he is permitted to par
ticlpate in any athletic events. Ac
cording to ruling Of the local Board.
no student is permitted to take part
IN any sports after the football
season, unless he can show a passing
average in all subjects.
Mrs. Calvin Anderson, of Whining
ton, gave demonstration of the value
Of the grafonola in the schoolroom.
which was both illuminating and in
teresting. The new association voted
10 afiiliate with the State Parent
Teacher Association, and adopted a
membership fee of twenty-five cents
Tor the year, five cents of which will
be paid into the State, and five cents
into the National P. T. A. treasury. A
motion that the Newark High School
Alumni membership join the new as
soclatlon as a body, and that their
dues be paid from the Alumni treas
ury, was adopted.
Before the meeting adjourned, Mrs.
houghton announced the following
committees: Publicity: Miss Eta J.
wilson, Miss Gertrude Hill and Miss
ollve Frazer; Visiting: Mrs. Mann,
Mrs. j. P. Cam and Miss Mary Hous-
ton.
Newark post., 1922-02-15

Nine-POwer treaty which pledges
sjgners to upholding the open door
policy in China; pledging the territor-
ial, commercial and administrative in
tegrity and sovereignty of China; guar
arteeing China's neutrality in event of
any war in which she is not participant; !;
withdrawal Of foreign troops from
Chinese soil; guaranteeing China tariff
autonomy; withdrawal of foreign con-
troll over radio communications in
China; commissions named to sit at
Peklng in conjunction with Chinese
authorities to consider foreign prob
lens affecting China; pledge of nine
powers to make public all of their secret
treaties and agreements with China or
Chinese citizens. Treaty entered into
by China and Japan whereby Shantung
is restored to China and all rights of
China in Shantung restored; Japan's
withdrawal must be complete in from
six to nine months; abandonment by
Japan of part of her 21 demands; indie
pendence of Chinese railway systems
and abandonment on her part of any
discrimination in rates or facilities
against any nation; abandonment upon
the part of all of the nine powers of any
special concessions, monopolies or pref
erential economic privileges.
Japan pledged herself not to inter-
fere in Siberian or Russian domestic
affairs; pledged herself to withdraw
all troops from Siberia and northern
Sakhalin as soon as restoration of nor
NAL conditions permits; this followed
by declaration of policy of United States
read into record by Secretary Hughes,
making clear the United States would
not countenance any ambiguity upon
the part of Japan's compliance.
United States and Japan drafted a
treaty which yet is to be signed amic-
ably settling differences over inundated
islands in Pacific, particularly Island of
zap; also United States and Great
Britain began diplomatic negotiations
regarding islands in Southern Pacific
inundated to Great Britain. ..
Complete control of radio service ir
emma placed in hands of Chinese gov.
ernment, with cancellation of anv
monopolistic rights held by foreign
powers; electrical communications ir
Paciilc ocean to be settled by treaty OF
SIX powers of United States, japan
British Empire France, Italy and the
Newark post., 1922-02-15
A Correction

l notice in your last issue where
the opening of the road from Cooch
to Newark was accredited to the ef-
forts of J. |. Dayett, which was ac-
complished wholly at the expense Of
the county under our efficient super
visor, w. x. Brooks who employed ~
army of thirty-two men, starting at
Glasgow and ending at Newark, via
Cooch's Bridge.
"A Citizen.
Newark post., 1922-02-15
Pacific and Far Eastern Questions
AGENDA ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Ques tions relating to
China: First, principles to
be applied; second, applica-
ton. Subjects: (a) territor-
ial integrity; (b) admins
trative integrity; (c) open
door, equality of commercial
and industrial opportunity;
(d) concessions, monopolies
or preferential economic pri-
vileges; (e) development of
railways, including plans re-
lating to Chinese Eastern
railway; (f) preferential
railroad rates; (g) status of
existing commitments.
Newark post., 1922-02-15

Netherlands, by which there will be
division among these powers of the
cable and wireless facilities in the
Paclflc, by which division the Neither
lands and Italy will be guaranteed
equity in the use of such facilities.
Newark post., 1922-02-15
AGENDA

Limitation of naval arma-
ment, under which shall be
discussed (a) basis of limita-
ton; (b) extent; (c) fulfil
ment.
Newark post., 1922-02-15
Good Roads, Flowers Parks Better Schools, lees Pure
Water, Fresh Air, Sunshine and Work for Everybody

thorough, and ungrudging work will
bring prosperity.
e. N. Vallandigham.
Newark post., 1922-02-15
. APPLYING ACID TEST TO
CONFERENCE

The whether the Conference for Limitation of
successful is down parallel columns the
program which supposed out at the time it met
accomplishments achieved in fumen of this
gram The following S such a comparisons:
Newark post., 1922-02-15

Electrical communications
in the Pacific.
Newark post., 1922-02-15

(Ertroct from President Hcrdings Address
Closing Armament ConterenceJ
Newark post., 1922-02-15
Mandated Islands. (Unless
questions earlier settled.)

Electrical communications
in the Pacific.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1922-12-29
MIR. HOFF'S LOCOMOTIVES
Deputy Game Warden

Two miniature engines were built
by Mr. George W. HOff, Of the firm Of
Klee & Hoff. auto dealers. and eXhih-
tied them in the show windows of the
above firm last week.
Mr.. Hoff for a number of years was
an engineer on the Western Maryland
Railroad and from the workmanship
on the locomotives. Mr.. Hoff sure has
not lost any knowledge about the ma
chimes. One was larger than the other
and the numbers were No. 205 W. NJ X.
and No. 999 B. & o. OF course the 2O3
was the largest and the most elabor-
ate as he still has his heart in the old
railroad.
The engines were of the latest type
passenger engines on the w. NJ r.
Everything was as near perfect as
possible. Sheet iron, steel and wood
were used in the mechanism. The
drivers were made Of wood.
The w. NJ r. engine wa@-feeniveG
by Mr. Hon's nephew at Hanover,
Pa, and the b. & o. by Charles Rich
ardson, West Green street.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1922-12-29
TRINITY LITHERAN'S CHRIST
MAS SERVICE

Trinity Lutheran Church, Deer
Park, held its Christmas service on
Sunday afternoon. \ beautiful Christ
mas tree delighted the eyes of young
and old. y large congregation enjoyed
the service entitled The Star OF Gods
Love-" which comprised the singing
OF carols by the Sunday school, a re
spC nSive scripture reading conducted
by Mr. d. Carroll Owings. duet by
Mir G. Albert Frick and Mrs. Pearl
Gcsell, i song Dy the primary class,
recitations by many children and an
address by the pastor. At the close OF
the service, Christmas package, con-
tanning an orange and candy. was
given to every member of the school
The service was arranged and con-
Quoted by Superintendent e. Albert
Frick; assistant superintendent, ID.
Carroll Owings, and Mrs. Harry c.
FTick. aided by Mrs. Clarence BitZel
Mrs. George Gesell, Mrs. {. Albert
Frick and others.
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WEEK OF PRAYER

Beginning on Monday evening. Jan
uary lSt, the Churches of Westmin-
ster will conduct joint Week OF Pray
er services. The Themes and places
will be as follows: Monday evening,
St. Pauls Reformed Church. Theme,
Thanksgiving and Confession at
7.30.
Tuesday evening, Church of God.
Theme, The Church UNIVERSAL
Wednesday evening, Grave Luther
an Church Theme, Home Missions.
Thursday evening, Centenary NJ. L.
Church. Theme. Foreign Missions
Friday evening, Methodist Protes-
tant Church. Theme, Families, Col
leges and the Young
Saturday evening, st. Paul's Re
formed Church. Theme, Nations and
Their Rulers"
DR.. II. L. Elderdice and the pastors
OF the five Churches will preach-the
order of their appearing being pur-
posely withheld Good music by our
efficient organists and singers will be
provided. Let us attend in good fash
ion and make it real Week of Pray
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1922-12-29
SNOW PLOWS TO KEEP ROADS
OPEN TO TRAFFIC

Plans have been completed and all
arrangements have been made to keep
the roads in this district free from
snow during the coming winter. Work
is being done in conjunction with the
plans of the State Roads Commission
to keep the roads of the entire state
open to traffic in case of snowfall.
1t was announced by W. F. Childs.
IT.. in charge of this district. that
r2 nlOws are available to clear the
roads OF this district and under the
present system, the roads would he
closed only short while even in the
event of heavy snowfall
This district extends from Freder-
ick To Boonsboro. Frederick to Har-
pers Ferry, Frederick to Euckcystown.
Frederick to Urbana. Frederick to the
Pennsylvania line via OF Emmitsburc.
Frederick to Baltimore. Frederick t.
Liberty. and Frederick to Walkers
Vile. 1t also extends from Rid@eville
20 Washington. Ellicott City 10 SHELLS
Bridge on the Clarksville nike, West
minister TO Emmitshurg. Westminster
tn the PENNSYLVANIA line on the Lit
tlestown pike. Westminster to Man
chester to Hampstead on the Han
over pike. Westminster to Reisters-
town. and Westminster TO West
Friendship on the National nike.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1922-12-29
FIVE HELD IN WOODBINE
BANK ROBBERY
MEN ARRESTED IN CHlCAG0 ARE WANTED
STOLEN LIBERTY BOND FOUND On
ONE OF THE SUSPECTS

Five suspects in the robbery on the
Wuodbine National Bank of Carroll
county on the night OF May ~ last.
in which $4,000 in cash and Liberty
bonds was stolen are under arrest in
Chicago, according to Il telegram re-
ceived by George Mumford, chief in
yestigator OF the office of Automobile
Commissioner Baughman.
Captain Williams, State Police.
went to Chicago with finger-print I'M
pressions of the men who robbed the
bank At the time of the arrest of the
five men a $1,000 Liberty bond bearing
serial number of one stolen from
the bank was found in the possession
OF one of the suspects.
Details of the arrest of the men and
other information regarding their
possible connection with the Wood
binc bank robbery is being sought.
The WOodbine Bank was robbed
about midnight May 29. When bank
officials opened the institution early
the next morning a door leading to
inc vault and strong box had been
blown.
Several suspects were taken into
custody, but were later released.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1922-12-29
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MRS.
MARY ANNA REIFSNIDER

The Morning Prayer Service AZ As
cension Protestant Episcopal Church.
this city, last Sunday morning, was
made a memorial service to Mrs
Mary Anna Reifsnider, and was the
occasion of the dedication OF a beauti-
ful art glass window and bronze me-
mortal tablet, presented to the church
by Mrs. Reifsnider's son-in-law and
daughter. Major Richard b. Creecy,
L. S. Marine Corps, and Mrs. Creecy.
The sermon of the rector, Rev. DIR
George w. Dame, was a beautiful and
worthy tribute to Mrs. Reifsnider's
memory. At the close Of the service.
when Master John Reifsnider. son O
NV and Mrs. John L. ReifSnider. Jr.,
and grandson of Mrs. Mary Anna Reif-
snider. unveiled the tablet. this in
scription was revealed:
In Loving Memory OF Mary Anna
Reifsnider. For Forty Years a Faith
full Member of Ascension Church.
Life's Race Well Run.
Life's Work Well Done.
Life's Crown Well Won,
Now Comes Rest.
1S47 1922,
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j. BLAINE HOFFMAN, WHO DISAP-
PEARED SOME TIME AGO. Is
STILL MISSING.

A Judgment for $229.50 entered on
a note, containing the names of j.
Blaine Hoffman, BERTHE +. Hoffman
his wife and ]. S Hoffman. his father,
in favor of the MARYLAND Motor Ma
chine Company. was ordered to be
stricken out by Judge Glenn II. Wor-
thington. at a hearing in the Fred
erick County Court Wednesday after
noon. a motion was also made to
strike ont a Judgment for $4.5OO in
favor of the Thurmont Bank. entered
on Il note containing the names OF the
same persons A decision in the latter
case is being held under consideration
by Judge Worthington.
Hoffman. who resided near Creag
erstow. suddenly disappeared some
time ago. leaving, it is alleged num-
Der of debts.
II. s. Hoffman. however, admitted
that he signed the note held by the
bank while Mrs. Hoffman testified
that she did not sign this note. Judge
Worthington withheld decision in
! this latter case.
/ The whereabouts of J. Blaine Hoff-
man is not known. 1t is said that he
/ left other unpaid debts and obliga-
tiOnS.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1922-12-29
FOWLER DIES FROM
NATURAL CAUSES
CHEMISTS FAIL TO FIaD ANY POISON
IN STOMACH

When the Coroner'S jury impanCll-
ed two weeks ago to inquire into the
cause OF the death of William c. Fow-
Ter, Il farmer who died At Gypsy Till.
November 80, again conyenes ii will
have no difficulty in finding a verdict.
Pcnniman & Brown, analytical chem
lists of Baltimore, to who Fowler's
viscera were sent or analysis, have
reported that they found no trace OF
poison OF any kind
The facts that en- the 18th OF No
vcmber and again on the 23Td arsenic
had been purchased at Boylc's Phar
macy. in this city: that the arsenic
WAS taken Ia the Fowler home. and
that his family relations We're un-
pleasant caused States Attorney
Theodore +. Brown to conduct Il
thorough investigation OF the cir
cumstanceS attending the death OF
the farmer
The States Attorney will cause the
coroner's jury to be reconvened and
will present to il no other evidence
than the testimony Of DR.. Woodward.
who performed the autopsy, and the
nreative rerort of the chemists.
Fowler died on November 80. He
had been i'll for some time. but No
physician was called until few days
before his death. DR.. l.. {. Stitely.
the attending physician, gave Ger
tificate OF death from pneumonia.
The body was eXhumed and
brought to the undertaking establish
mcnt of F. a. Sharrer & Son. corner
Main street and Washington avenue
and q jury Of residents of Westmin-
stcr summoned by Police Justice r.
l.. Lee Hutchins, acting coroner. The
autopsy WAS performed by DR.. II. J..
Maldeis. Baltimore. assisted by DR..
l.. X. Woodward. county health Off
GER of this city.
The chemist reported that they had
found no indications of poison of any
character. neither lead nor arsenic.
nor other metallic poison, nor any
trace of organic poison, and that the
cause of Fowler's death was nneu-
monia. as announced by his physician
Or. StiteIv. and confirmed by the au
topsy made by DR. Maldeis.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1922-12-29
KNIGHTS BOLD HAVE
LONG WALK after
SEEING GIRLS
"GURED OUT AFTER HIKING FROM MT.
AIRY TO FREDERICK IN EARLY MORN
ING DARKNESS.
The Frederick News says:

The days of chivalry and romance
are not dead. This is proven more or
less every day and many things occur
to substantiate that love turks in the
air just as much as when knighthood
was in flower"
Two hopeful young cavaliers decid-
ed to pay visit to the idols OF their
dreams in Mt. Airy. They went via the
b. IL 0. on Monday afternoon. Think
ing SO much of the delightful hours
in store for them, they gave no
thought to the manner in which they
were going to return. They were in
deed philosophers of the first water
The hours spent with the fair ones
gradually lessened to minutes and.
alas, soon came the parting moment
They were asked how they were 60
ing to get back to Frederick. They
bravely replied that they would find
a way. They were entreated, suppl
Gated, and exhorted to remain until
the next morning. so they could get Il
train, but they bravely refused to do
so and with ii determined air set out
in the direction of Frederick In
hOof.
II was then 1890 and the thermom-
eter reminded one that an igloo was
like a hot air furnace in comparison
To make a long story short, we will
skip over the time between 1890 and
o'clock in the a. m. The scene was
shifted to the fair grounds on the
edge of this city. With heads thrust
forward and feet dragging backward
they got here pretty well 'cured ont. .
They took the bitter with the sweet
and after Il good sleep they were none
the worse for their journey but when
asked if they would like the same ex-
perience. two pairs of eyes rolled and
an exclamation escaped never
again"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1922-12-29
WIN PRIZES IN AMERICAN
CONTEST

Following are the prize winners
from Carroll county who entered the
contest of the Baltimore American
Automobile and Prize campaign which
has been i'll progress for the past 10
weeks:
First Prize. Overland FLORENCE y.
Rutherford. Union Bridge, Md.
Second Prize. $150-J. c. Taylor.
Carrollton. Md.
Third Prize. $75-Guy W, Babylon
Wakefield, Md.
Fourth Prize. $5O-Mrs. VIM. S.
Shipley. Sykesvillc, Md.
The following were entered in the
contest
Guy W. Babylon. Wakefield, Md.
3,S22.373.
Bertha L. Drach. Linwood Md,
2,424.570.
Rollin Hunter, Westminster, 321.219
f. +. Jenkins, Sykesville. 1,f95,S03.
Wallace Lippy. Patapsco, 1,763.257.
Florence A. Rutherford Union
Bridge, 4.639.356.
Mrs. W. s. Shipley, Sykesville, ,
535.22S.
Chas. c. Smith. Westminster, 5lS,-
6O2.
]. c. Taylor Carrollton, 4,O9S.426.
Raymond Wilson. Keymar. G7l,500,
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RESTORES OLD HIGH-BOY

c. S. Fickes. local antique furniture
dealer. has Just completed repairing
a beautiful high-boy of unusual de
sign for Mrs. George Osborne. West
minister Md
The highboy is one of the most un-
iqur and beautiful old patterns that
can be found 1t is made of solid ma
hoganv with walls OF TROY" mould
ing. fluted corners. over tapping
drawers, ChiDpendale legs with ball
and claw feet
The top is of an arched design with
carved front and curved scroll with
rosette facing.
On the front is a small silver plate
on which is the name of its owner,
Peter Diehl, 1S23"-iust 80 years ago.
At his death it became the property
Of his daughter. Mrs. Henry Schnell'
Of New Oxford and in turn came into
possession of her daughter, Mrs. Os-
borne. formerly Miss Mary Schnell.-
Hanover Record.
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MARRIAGE LICENSES

a Charles T. Ruby and Edith J. Har-
Hampstead, Md.
i amos D. Staufrer and Annie 7
5aeksrOne, Union Bridge.
Clarence NJ. Beachtel and Mary S
&uerer. Westminster.
Rlckle Fowler and Alice VI. Bright
I'll, Unionville.
willis r. Tracey and Edna l.. Mar
/, Manchester.
truman r. Lindsay and liilda VI.
|5gersOx. Oak Orchard.
Leroy ! I.antz and Norma VI. War
ER, Union Bridge.
lanes r. Little and Emma o.
|gartz, Harrisburg, Pa.
Vernon B. Myers and Mary +. Co
fnhayer. Westminster.
William Boose and Rachel Brown,
lew Windsor.
William f. d. Zile and Gladys T.
luller Westminster.
John T. Scott and Ruth v Bennett,
ykeSville.
Harry S. Hankle and Beulah Il.
uncan, Hanover, Pa.
]. Lewis Ness and Mary S. Bear.
'Ork, Pa.
Francis l.. Bowker and Carrie S.
mith, York. Pa.
Earl J. Babylon and Lucy II.
awTence, Uniortown.
Lloyd s. Lambert and Thelma B.
igh. Westminster.
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GAME NOTES
SEASON 0PENS.-UP-
LAND GAME CLOSES.-TRAP-
PING HAWKS
GAME NOTES

The open season for the catching OF
Muskrats opens on January 1st and
lasts until March 18th both dates in
elusive. During this time any person
can catch muskrats by trapping or
gigging, but none must he killed by
shooting 1t is also unlawful to dig
into, destroy or moleSt the dens OF
muskratS, and violation OF this law
in reference to the destruction CT
their homes or killing by any other
means than gigging or trapping is
punishable by a fine of $4,000.
The season for shooting partridses,
pheasants. woodcock, rabbits, squir-
rels and doves and the hunting OF the
raccoon and possum closes on Janu-
airy 1st
1t is important now that attention
be given to the feeding of our game
birds during the winter months.
One of the greatest enemies TO the
birds are hawks, now is the season
when they should be trapped and
many can be caught by placing steel
traps on the top of poles twelve or
fifteen feet high. and also by batting
traps. For the head of every bird
hawk or chicken hawk killed in Car
roll county, either by trapping or
shooting there will be paid the sum
OF fifty cents. 1t is necessary to bring
only the head to me and make out the
bill and swear to it for the number
killed.
J. GLOYD DIFFENDAL.