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Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25
Conserving Wild Game

We Americans have wasted, igno-
rantIy, the natural resources which
God gave us. It is scarcely necessary
for. us to remind one another that one
of the most vital Of all food supplies
destined for human consumption once
was, and in measure, still is the wild
life of the land. From brook, river,
lake and ocean come our fish; from
mountain, forest, prairie and marsh
we get our game.
Today the forests are nearly gone
and with them the wild game which
they sheltered. Forest fires and grass
fires are swiftly destroying what re-
mains of that wild life which once fur
nished our people with such an i'm
portant and cheap supply. of food. If
cared for, these wild inhabitants Of
our country would be source of un-
ending benefit to us. If protected, our
wild birds and animals can and will
keep our fields and forests free from
the pests which cause the ruin OF
thousands of farmers each year. If
protected and cared for, wild game
could supply our population with
cheap, wholesome, nutritious food.
No country on earth was ever so
generously endowed with game as our
own fair land. On the other hand, no
source of food supply has been so
criminally wasted, no source of pleas
ure and healthy recreation SO wanton-
ly ruined. Is there remedy? I be-
lieve there are several.
How can the American farmer help?
He can provide refuge and cover for
game by permitting a strip Of wide
hedge growth to follow the fences
which divide his fields; he can prevent
fires in his wood lot; he, his sons or
his hired men can shoot those crea-
lures that molest game such as the
domestic cat running wild and the
half-starved dog.
Furthermore, the farmer can spare
a little grain in winter to sustain for
eign birds that may wander into his
woods or farmyard Then, too, he can
see to 1t that no pollution of any sort
poison the waters of brook or river
that cross his land. After thus car
ing for the game on his territory, If
ho chooeas ho would he entirely right
if he "posted" his territory, and exact
a moderate fee from anybody who ap-
piled for permission to shoot over 1t.
Margaret Creeger, '26
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25
MANY CLAIMS ON TREASURY
sssmIngly Some Americans Ar In
eiinsd to Regard Uncle Sam a.
an "Easy Mark"

From the birth Of this nation down
to the present day, 1t has been the
custom for many persons In all Sec
tions Of the country to 60 upon the
theory that the treasury In Washing
ton was In constant danger Of over.
flowing, and that bins Of gold and
silver coin and bundles of greenbacks
were spilling out into the streets and
were swept away in the cutters.
They think they may relieve the
pressure by filing strange and WONDER
full claims.
In the minds Of q great many men
and women Uncle Sam Is pictured as
benevolent and easy-going old gen.
tleman who hasn't blessed thing In
the world to do except stand at the
open doors Of the treasury with a
long-handled shovel, ready and eager
at any old time Of the day or night
to scoop out the golden coin to any
one who happens to make a claim for
anything. from their great-grandpa's
Sunday coat and trousers that disap-
peared during the Revolution, to lost
mule or Liberty bond of the present
period.
OF course all claims against the gov
ernment are not unreasonable. Many
Of them are just and honest, and, IN
due course Of time, are properly paid.
OF this latter class of claimants was
George Washington.
During the long and discouraging
years of the Revolution 1t was often
necessary for General Washington to
dig deep into his own pockets In Or
der to defray his personal expenses
and for the employment Of secret serv.
ice men and various other things in
cidental to the winning Of the war
Nashua Star.
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25
Delta Sigma Number
The Carnival


The time of the Carnival is drawing
near. The Faculty and School I'M
provement Association have met and
are planning the Carnival, which is a
yearly event at T. H. s. Every one
who is interested in the future of the
school, town, and community at this
time does all he can to make the Car
nival go. So far the carnivals of
Thurmont have been great successes
and we want this year to be the big
gest and best of all.
How are we going to make this a
success? Is every one, when asked to
do certain thing, going to say, "Oh,
/ can't. Get some one else to do
that" Or is every one going to pitch
in and do his bit?
Let every one ask himself (Which
of these persons am l going to be, the
Stacker or the booster?"
All the committees have not as YET
been appointed, but 1t will be known
very soon who are to serve on certain
committees. The chairnen for certai5
committees have been named and their
helpers will soon be also. The chair.
men of the committees are as follows
Queen of Carnival, Miss Margaret
Shipley; Punch, Miss Mary Rowland
Grab Bag, Miss Ruth. Crawford; Cake
Miss Nora 10y; Fancy Table, Mrs
Jones, Miss Frances Flory, Miss Cas-.
sandra Hesson; Candy, Miss Linnie
McGuigan; Ice Cream, Mr.. Walter
Kurfman; Country Store, Mr.. l.. D
Crawford; Entertaining. Miss Cassan.
dra Hesson, Miss Blanche Rice; Treas.
urer, Mr.. Ralph Burdette; Supper
Miss Stella Powell (chairman), Mrs
George Wilhide, Mrs. Carl Gall, Mrs
Rob't Tyson, Miss Frances Flory.
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25
Freshies' Ten Commandments

Thou shalt not steal Seniors lunch
Thou shalt obey Miss Rowland.
Thou shalt not eat in any class.
Thou shalt not fly aeroplanes in
school.
Thou shalt not skip English.
Thou shalt not be sent to Mr.. Brech-
bill.
Thou shalt not talk in Science class.
Thou shalt not be put on the mourn
ers' bench by Miss Rowland.
Thou shalt not make Miss Shipley say:
Remain after school,"
Thou shalt obey Mr.. Brechbill.
Carrie Grimes '26
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25
Americanism

AIthOugn TWO WnOl0 COnClHcntS may
be included under the name America,
when we speak of America we usually
mean the territory of the United
States. After all what is the United
States? In one sense it is land and
water, in another and more important
sense it is the people within its boun-
diaries. Because a country is really
what it's people make it, it behooves US
to gravely consider the foreign ele-
ment in our population. Although an
endless procession of immigrants have
been coming to this country for years
there is still room for more, but unless
something is done to make these peo-
pie appreciate their liberty, immigra-
ton must cease.
Our language has helped to make
our nation strong, but what about the
hundreds who can neither speak, read
nor understand English? Will they
weaken our nation? This is a ques-
ton which has troubled great many
Americans.
Our study of history proves to us
that there is strength in union and
always danger in divisions. If even
a stone wall separated our states from
each other we should not be a strong
united nation. But language can be
a greater barrier than this. If one
third of a city speaks Italian, this one
third will never exactly understand
what the other two-thirds of the city
say or do. We, the people of Thur
mont, can hardly realize what this
means, but many of our large cities
have reached the crisis when some
thing must be done to unite the for
eign elements. In our forty-edght
states there are today almost three
million persons who cannot understand
English. This means that whenever
the government makes statement,
three million people misunderstood it.
Many strikes are caused by misunder-
standings such as these.
America is only for Americans but
Greek, Slavs, Italians, Hebrews, all
can become Americans if they will,
One of the first things they must do is
to master our language. The second is
to love liberty and learn how to use It.
And lastly, they must be willing to
serve their country,
But to whom shall we leave the
task of teaching these people? To
the church? No, it is already over
worked. Besides it cannot reach them
To the government? No, it has tried
and failed. So it will have to be our
schools who unite the little foreign
centers in America. Could we do this
the results would be amazing. We
would have the musical tendencies OF
the Italians and Poles, the sturdiness
of the Russians and the thriftiness OF
Swede and Swiss-all these valuable
characteristics could be fused into our
American life. All the riches and
wonderful natural resources of our
country cannot make us a strong ma
ton if there are small separate ma
tionalities in different parts of the
country. Little by little, with the help
of our splendid schools strange Ian
guages must disappear from our towns
and cities. 1t is hoped the time will
come when there will be no person in
any part of the United States who
Cannot read, speak and understand
English.
Robert Firor, "a
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25
Warning to Freshmen

Never get fresh with an upper
classman unless you can run
faster than he.
Never bring your skates and
sleds to school, a sophomore
might want to use them.
Don't count your eggs before
they are hatched; there might be
a goose egg among them.
(This advice holds good espec-
tally before you get your report
card.)
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25
Society News

The Delta Sigma Literary Society
was called to order Friday, January
IL, by the president, Kathryn Webster
and the following program was rem
dered:
Roll Call and Reading of Minutes
Eloise Weant
Victrola Selection
Reading Howard Rouzer
Journal Ruby Rout
Three Minute Talk John Pryor
Reading Grace Kelbaugh
Jokes Catherine Eby
Critics Report Gertrude Cover
Appointing of Committees
Speech Mr.. Stull
The Society then adjourned.
Lucille Eby, '26
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25
Fierce Composition.

"Your competitor across the way In
selling a great many Wonder cars"
"Tll put q crimp in his business"
said the dealer in Wizard cars. "Pve
got my wrecker out now dragging q
disabled Wonder car around town.
That ought to shake public confidence
q littlA"-Birmingham Ags-Herald.
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25
Lament

Lament
Oh hello!
My head aches
My tongue burns
My legs are numb
My eyes water
/ cannot swallow
l cannot think,
And yet
l must write
Reams
OF rot
To fill this
Darn paper,
Because somebody
Has to be
Funny
Oh hello!
Grady Finch, 2
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25

Miss Rowland (during spelling bee)
Now, Samuel, as you are the only
boy standing, you must hold up the
boys reputation.
Lloyd Groshon-Well, he hasn't
much to hold up.
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25

Mr.. Curfman-Do you know why
England has fewer telephones than we
have?
Freshman-England is moro densely
populated.
Franklin Fraley-Yes, the people
lust holler over to each other.
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25
How Wonderful 10 Mani

Mans curious animal. He'll hear
little knock In his four-cylinder
motor and beat 1t to the service sta
tion to find out what's wrong. But
let his own throat get sore or his own
pipes become wheezy and he'll 60
right on leaving them to get well the
best way they may.-Exchange.
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25
A Misunderstanding

A Misunderstanding
Mr.. Curfman-On Wednesday we
shall have a debate.
John Daniel-Hot Dog!
Mr.. Curfman misunderstanding
him)-No, a debate.
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25

Teacher-Don't your conscience tell
you that you're doing wrong?
FreshieAYes'm, but I don't believe
everything l hear.
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25
Please hand to us a
little item of news and
help make this paper
of much more interest
earbarous Treatment Of Prisoners.

6arbarous Treatment Of Prisoners.
Formerly. all prisoners were
froned." even in their cells. and the
irons used were Of enormous weight.
Up to the Eighteenth century great
weights like round shot were at
tached to the legirons, SO that the
picked up the weights and carried
them.
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25

A New Discovery at T. II. 8.
Mr.. Curfman has proved to the class
that you can freeze steam.
The class is waiting to see it.
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25

A Junior whose name was Myer(s)
Wanted excitement--as hot as flyer,
So he climbed pole
With all his soul
And touched q bare live wyer.
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25

"Take it from me-" said the Senior,
"there are two kinds of women you
can't trust" Those with bobbed hair
and those without"
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25

Teacher Ito Freshman who insists on
talking out loud)-If you want to talk
here you'll have to 60 outside.
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25

"Snitz" Harbaugh's favorite song
mo Matter How Fast Fish Swims,
You Can't See Him Sweat"
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25

Judge-You are up for misdemeanor
Vagrant-For what?
Judge-For misdemeanor.
Vagrant-Your honor, / don't even
know her.
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25
I'd like to tell you the story of the
crude oil, but it amt refined.

"Sir, your wife just died."
"Well, don't tell me about it, call
an undertaken"
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25

"These light lunches give me a
pain" said the electrician as he swal-
lowed another electric light globe.
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25

The coming generation will not ac-
quire taste for whiskey, not If 1t
learns to drink the stuff now on the
market.
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25
Not Particular

Not Particular
Do you serve Holsters here?
Yes, sir; sit down. We serve any
body.
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25
Foolish Questions

Is there any action between H2'
and water?
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25
Our Lessons With Variations

Chemistry-T. N. T.
Mathematical Ouija Board
Chinese Puzzle
Manual Training-Invention of fliv-
YER.
Biology-Dissection of cat
Cooking-Home Brew
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-25

know her.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
CITY ITEMS.

The Sons of Veterans auxiliary will celebrate its 10th birthday anniver- sary this evening at o'clock at the Center church by giving the massed colors. Color bearers wear white.
 Victrolas and Pianos. Henry Morant --adyt.
 The committee in charge of the New Britain poultry show wishes to correct the heading in the Herald which read "State Armory" instead of testers hall. The show starts Thurs day morning.
 A daughter. Anita Bell. was born today at the. Hartford hospital to MT. and Mrs. NJ. F. Davidson of Hart ford. Mrs. Davidson was formerly Miss Hattie Wilcox of this city
 See the Mary Elizabeth Shop for dresses and silk hosiery of the better kind, s7 w. Main, Professional Bldg. --advt.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
AGAINST SPECULATION.
British Cotton Dealers and Opera
 ti,es Come to This Conclusion.

Manchester, England, Dec. le.- | The joint committee Of masters and
 cotton operatives appointed to discuss the situation brought on by extensive speculation on the Liverpool market
 came to the unanimous conclusion, it is learned. that an improvement in the critical condition Of the industry
 could be attained by stopping specu-
 iation. It is estimated that the oper-
 ations of gamblers have taken 5O.-
 GOo. .e00 pounds from the cotton trade.
 The meeting also was Of the opinion that an increase in cotton production in the British empire was essential to the salvation Of the in- dustry. and members of the confer ence therefore strongly urged greater practical support by the government. It was contended that if ample Brit ish supplies of cotton were forthcom- ing. such gambling as has recently hampered the trade would be impos- sibIe. Greater production of empire cotton would also prevent what was described as maneHvering in America to force up prices.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
.KIWANIS CLUB AT
 ITS FIRST MEETING
New England Governor Talks to
 Prospective Members Today

There is no section of the United States where there arc so many or ganizations as there are in New Eng land. according to Professor John C. Tracy of Yale, governor of the Xii wanis clubs of New England. in an address at the meeting of the New Britain Kiwanis club now in the process of formation.
 Professor Tracy. who is professor of engineering at Yaie, spoke of this being the mechanical age. He told of the present day dependence of machinery and the efforts to develop power and of the change in economic and sociological conditions which are the direct result of the mechanical age and cited the automobile as an example.
 He referred to the mechanical methods of production and selling and said that when we arrive at a certain stage there. we find as we do in machinery, that the machines or mechanical methods do not opera,e themselves.
 He spoke of the community prob lems and said people are inclined to depend too much on governmental machinery for a solution. The one defect of our political system" he said, lis that men work for the in- terests of their party and not for the whole"
 He spoke of the formation of Ro- tary. Lions and Kiwanis clubs as a movement for service which is sweep ing the country and told of the es- sential qualities of these organiza- lions, which he said were about the same.
 Among the beneficial features of the clubs he mentioned were the weekly luncheon, which gives an op- portunity for the promotion of fel- lowship; the attendance rule which weeds out those who have lost inter est; and the community benefits de- rived from cooperation between the three organizations.
 "The most important work of these he said, lis the op- portunity for inspiration in facing the problems of life"
 There were about 25 prospective present. The next meeting will be next Wednesday at noon at the New Britain club.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
\. BoNAR LAWS EsTAIE

London. Dec. 1e.-The late Andrew Bonar Law. in addition to his real estate. left a personal estate valued for probate today at 5i.ss- pounds. of which the personal estate in Great Britain smounts 10 s5.735 poands. The late prime ministers property in- cludes railway investments in tha United states valued at 5.15i pounds and property in Canada to the amount at S.45l pounds.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
Fire Department Officer
 Suspended From Duty

Chief William J. Noble of the fire department has suspended Lieutenant Thomp Hinchey of Engine Go. No. 4 on charge of reporting to duty while under the influence of liquor. The lieutenant is an old member of the department but was not in a fit condition to work when he reported at o'clock last night, Chief Noble said. A hearing in the case will ts held by the board of fire commission CTS in January.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
RESTORING EINANCEs.

Paris, Dec. 19.--Count Bethlen, the Hungarian premier who was a guest Of the Anglo-American Press ssso- citation at luncheon today, said he hoped the arrangements for the financial restoration of Hungary would be completed in January. Tho political phases of the question were entirely settled. he remarked. and it only remained to bring about an agreement with the countries inter ested in the question as bearing on
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
cHINAMsN LEAVES si5.ooo

New Haven, Dec. ie.---Wong Lee, laundrymsn here for 20 years left an estate of si5,0oo. This was disclosed today when an action brought by two local banks for a court decision on the disposition of the Chinaman's es- tate came up in the superior court. Tho estate consists entirely of cash deposited in the two banks. Counsel for Wong Lung. a brother. introduced evidence to show that he is the right full heir.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
WANTS FUND FOR FARMERS.

Washington, Dec. la.--Plsns to aid wheat growers by granting govern ment loans which would permit them To purchase cattle and diversity their farming. were drafted into bill to- day by several members Of the senate and house from the northwest. The bill would provide s5o.eeo.ooo fund. The loans would be for a five-year period at rate of interest not 10 ey- coed six per cent and with the cattle as security.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
WANT PHITLoCK TO SERVE

Paris. Dec. 1?.-The presidency of the special league of nations com mission which is to investigate the controversy over the Port of Memel is being offered to Brand Whitlock, former American ambassador to Bel gium. MT. Whitlock, who is now in southern France, was the first of three Americans suggested for the of fee by the council of the league in its recent consultation with Premier Galvanauskas of Lithuania. The oth- CT two members of the commission also will be chosen from states not politically interested in Memel.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
TO GET NEW TRIAL

Torrington. Dec. l9.--As a result of a disagreement by the jury on three counts against l.. F. Dwyer, whose trial on charges of liquor law viola tions concluded in the superior court at Litchield this week. new trial on these counts will be held at the Janu- ary term of the court according to an- nouncement today by States Attorney Walter Holcomb. The three counts in question allege two sales of liquor and keeping liquor with intent to sell. The jury convicted Dwyer of fourth count. that of reputation and he was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined sl00 and costs but took an appeal.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
LLOYD GEORGES DENIAL.

London, Dec. 1s.-A statement is- sued from liberal headquarters today signed by former Premier Lloyd George, describes as pure invention a statement made by Lord Bathurst in a speech at Cirencester that MT. Lloyd George had prepared to wave the flag of protection when he re- turned from America, thus hoping to get back to power, but that the news received on board the steamer that Prime Minister Baldwin had fore stalled him caused Mir. Lloyd George to decide to oppose the prime minis ter on the protection issue.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
ENLrsTs IN T.. $. ARMy

The enlistment of Roland Granger Park street, Bristol. has been roe
 rded at the local United States re- ruiting station. Granger has been Ietaiicd to Fort Ethan Allen. Vt. At he present time there arc s number If vacancies at Fort sill, Oklahoma. ind anyone desirous Of being detailed lo this post may do so by seeing Ser geant Frank E. Beckwith at the re- cruiting office in the McCabe block on Main street.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-19
OPEN EXTRA HOURS
Additional Merchants Who Plan bo Extend Facilities of Stores for shop pers' Convenience.

Merchants whose names did not ap. pear in yesterdays list published in the "IIcrald'' and who will keep their places Of business open extra hours for tho convenience of Christmas shoppers, are as follows:
 AAhleys, Thursday, Friday, Satnr' clay aad Monday until 3 o'clock.
 Meshkcns. Thursday, Friday Satur- day and Monday. until 2 o'clock.
 simmons Shoe Store. Thursday. Fri day. saturday and Monday, until o'clock.
 l;a",ry & Lewis Thursday Friday, s.a.nrlay and Monday, until 2 o'clock.
 Mopicr Brothers. Wednesday, Thursday. Friday. Saturday and Mon day. until o'clock.
 Portnr < Dyson. Thursday, Friday, saturday and Monday until 2 o'clock.