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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-10-17
JOHNSONS.

Not seeing any items from this To-
cality for some time thought it would
be interesting to contribute few.
DIR. Murray, of Finzel, is kept quite
busy attending the sick in the dis
trict.
A daughter of George Burdock is
seriously ill with diphtheria.
The daughter of Jacob Baker is
dangerously i'll with pneumonia.
The death of John Clark, which &C.
Cured last week, was caused by ty-
phoid fever. He leaves a wife and
six small children in destitute circum-
stances.
Rev. and Mrs. &. M. Murray, of
Baltimore, visited their son last week.
Messrs. Simon and Christopher
Warner, of Berlin, Pa, called on Mr..
Frederick Warner this week.
Henry burst, of New Germany,
spent Tuesday night at his uncle
Henry Finzel's.
Number 8 is enjoying a building
boom just at present. Charles John
son is building new house as is also
Mrs. John Machint, and Jasper Dress
is adding an addition to his house.
Samuel johnson has gone to Staun-
ton, Va, to look at tract of timber.
Every man is busy in our district.
1t is impossible to find one idle man.
What a contrast between Republican
and Democratic rule
The Acknowledgement law passed at
the extra session of the Legislature
will compel twenty-five of our best
citizens to lose their right of suffrage,
but their sons will resent the insult
offered their fathers by voting the
Republican ticket.
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TOTAL DEPOSITS $426, 5O2.24.
Oakland Banks Make Splendid Show
inc.

Oakland Banks Make a Splendid Show
ing.
Bank deposits are regarded as an
index of the financial condition of the
community. Following is state
ment of the total deposits in the prin-
cipal banking institutions in Oakland
and vicinity, compiled in the case of
the national banks from their state
ments made to the comptroller of the
currency and in the case of the state
banks from their statements made to
the treasury department of Maryland
as of September Both last
!. Second National Bank, Cum
2. First National Bank, Frost
purS ''''...'............. 6o9,406 As
3. German Savings Bank, Cum
berland ......;.%:..":.".:;........... 625,412 IS
4. First National Bank, Cumber-
land ,;::;...;..;;...;....;. 57l,157 "A
D. Davis National Bank, Davis,
West ........;.........:......... 567,62s 81
u. Homecoming Savings Bank,
Lonaconingr ;..........,:..,..... 443,4O7 II
Z. First National Bank, Pied
mont, West Va...................... 4l4274 Is
s. Garrett County Bank, Oak
~ land .;::...:..."..::....."........ 81, 1853 20
9. Citizens National Bank, Frost
- burg ;.,.:.........;:......~.,. S96,5s2 AZ
berland 49,, ,.....,..............- 2SS 1888 Os
IL. Miners and Merchants Bank,
:, m Lonaconing~.::;.......".. 1852 Al
berland .....,.. ................... 1859 43
ID. First National Bank, Oakland 1868 o.
ii. First National Bank, Midland 6s,315 "a
,354s77 II
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-10-17
"RASCALITY REIGN"

"The State House at Annapolis Sc ething
with Corruption" "Rottenness I'M
paralleIed distinguishes the pres
ent session." General inter
est of the people forgOt-
ten in the scramble
for extra money!
And the conclusion says, IF the peo-
pie of Maryland would be brought to
realizing sense of the state of affairs
existing here, they would come to
Annapolis in crowds and drive the
entire gang into the bay"
Other accounts of the same sess ion
were equally emphatic, and the ire
FORM session of Governor Smith was
noted as the most scandalous in the
history of the state.
To give even partial account of
that disgraceful session would take
columns of space, for, from the first
day until the closing hours, the whole
Assembly was one wild, turbulent,
and dishonorable scramble for Doodle
and spoils. Corporations were plug
ged," members openly "held up''
legitimate bills for pay, and the lob
by was enriched as it had not been
for years.
So outrageous and scandalous was
the conduct of the majority during
the session, that leading Democratic
senator, Mr.. Olin Bryan, of Baltimore
City, said that it was disgrace to
the state, and that every private and
corporate interest was considered in
preference to the general public in
terest. Mr.. Bryan also characterized
the General Assembly as corpora
tion ridden" and corrupt to an ex-
traordinary degree. And the men
who were in control then are asking
the people to entrust them with the
control again, so that they may con-
tinue to ply their nefarious trade in
the State House.
The question for the people to de-
eide at the polls is, Twill they trust
them? Do they wish the same old
system to be continued so that Mary
land politics may become once more
byeword of scorn and reproach.
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in marking the resting places of many
who have been neglected for years, as
well as the recently buried.
Several families are with us yet, en-
joying our beautiful autumn.
Rev. j. s. Harvey has been return
ed to this circuit, whereof we are
glad.
Water from Mr.. Yoder's new reser-
voir, on the mountain about three
and one-half miles south of the Park,
made its appearance in the Park on
Tuesday. We will now have an
abundance of water.
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A Card of Thanks.

We hereby desire to acknowledge a
surprise party and donation on the
night of the 18th inst. Quite num-
Der of the friends assembled at the
home we are so soon to vacate, served
refreshments, spent an hour pleas
antly and returned to their homes,
leaving us supply of groceries, cash,
etc.
AS we go to new tield'' we pray
the Divine blessing upon them. May
peace and prosperity be theirs.
E. r. SKIDMoRE and FAMILY.
Swanton, Md.
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REPUBLICAN MEETINGS !

The Republican State Central Committee for this county
meetings to be held at the following places
upon the dates named:
RED HOUSE, MONDAY, OCTOBER 81, 100.
BRAY's SCHOOL HOUSE, MONDAY OCTOBER 81 79o
CRELLIN, TUESDAY, OCTOBER %, 7.so
DEER PARK, THURSDAY, OCTOBER a. 100
swANToN, FRIDAY, OCTOBER %, 7.3o
SANG RUN MONDAY, OCTOBER IS, 73o.
SAND SPRING, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 90 100.
FRIENDsvILLE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER go, 79o
BITTINGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 81, 7.so.
NEW GERMANY, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER i, 7.9o
GAINESVILLE SATURDAY AFTERNOON NOV ?, 100.
ACCIDENT, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 73o.
The above meetings will be addressed by of the
following speakers:
Capt James A. Hayden E. H. Sncell j. C. Renninger,
L. A Rudisill w. W. Sweet A. Thayer, Col A. G. Stur-
gss, Capt j. w. White, DR.. j. W. Laughlin n S. Hendel
Senator R. A. Ravenscroft, Assemblyman P. E. Fnzel,
Charles Ashby, Percy H. Vetch.
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NUMBER 81.

game, the old tricks cannot longer
win. The people are on guard. The
Republican party will win priceless
victory. We are organized; we are
battling for the life of our party and
the life and progress of Maryland; we
cannot lose, for we are right. 1 APP
peal to the people to do their duty.
PHILIPS LEE GOLDsBoROUH. u
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BABY MARGERY.

Dainty and fair and sweet to see
Baby Margery's always mine
Dancing and laughing in innocent glee:
Dainty and fair and sweet to see;
All her true love given to me;
A true love most divine:
Dainty and fair and sweet to see
Baby Margery's always mine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-10-17

SWEET ISLES OF HOPE.
Beyond the evenings sea of gold
Sweet isles of hope arise.
The day is ushered to its fold
Beyond the evenings sea of gold
Where dwell forever things of old,
The dearest things we prize
Beyond the evenings sea of gold
Sweet isles of Hope arise.
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MOUNTAIN TRIOLETS.

A CHILD'S LAMENT.
! loves my dolly So
Men sometimes ] cry:
My mama's gone-you know:
/ loves my dolly so
Men | wants it to go
wiz mama in the sky
| loves my dolly so,
Men sometimes ! cry.
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WHAT CHAIRMAN
G0LDSB0R0UGH SAYS
A Signed Statement Setting For tn
the Issues of the Campaign
and the
POSITION OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY.

The Election This Year Is One of the Most
Important In the History of the State.
1t Means Whether or Not the People
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
~ a&55SdlEz -; E{!{Ayq l{!|{Ayqq ~
He DREW THE LINE

Recently l visjlSd a small town III
the southern part of Kentucky, says
a correspondent of the Denver News,
land called on the only merchant Oh
the place. found him opening case
OF axle grease. He took off the lid OF
one Of the small boxes Of yellow grease
and left 1t uncovered.
Soon an old colored man came in'
and noticing the axle grease. said:
GOOD morning, Massa johnson!
What am dem little cheeses worf?'
About Is cents. l reckon. SAM
said the merchant.
"'S'pose if l buys one you will frow
in de crackers
"'Yes, sam
Sam put his hand into his pocket
and fished out Is cents and Mr.. john
son took his scoop and dipped up some
crackers.
Sam picked up the uncovered box
and the crackers and went to the back
part of the store. Then he took out his
knife and fell to eating.
Another customer came in. and Mr..
Johnson lost sight of his colored friend
for a moment. Presently Mr.. John
son went to the back part of the store
and said:
Well. Sam. how goes it?'
Say. Massa Johnson. dem crackers
is all right but dat am de ransomest
cheese / ebber eat,'"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

everybody knows every one else, most
men and all women take a lively inter-
est in the affairs of their neighbors. In
Hayville 10 Davis courtship OF Emily
Mason was one of the stock subjects
of gossip. The two had been keeping
company for five years, more or less,
and Hayville was agreed that they
ought either to double or quit. There
was no apparent reason why they
should not be married. 10 had a good
farm left him by his father, and his old
mother would be all the better of a
daughter-inlaw like Emily. JOS pa
rents had married late in life. and 10
WAS an only child. 1t was fragments
of this gossip which, reaching Daisy
Mason's ears, had wrought her up on
the subject. Daisy was Emily's young
er sister, the prettiest girl in all Hay
Vile, with dozen or SO of beaux.
whom she led a dance.
There is many a true word spoken
in Jest Daisy felt that decidedly some
thing ought to be done. She had al
ready tried to help matters by eifacing
herself upon various occasions, enter
tanning her own visitors on the porch
when Jo came. SO that the presence of
others might not prevent him from pro-
posing to Emily. To her disgust these
small maneuvers had been fruitless;
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
1T BLEW UP.

Meeting his chief in the companion
way, the ordinary pirate. although la
boring under the intensest excitement,
salsted:
"s have the honor to inform you.
sir," said he. that the magazine has
gore up"
THE powder magazine, you doubt
less mean?" said the captain.
mo. The magazine in which the
story of our adventures is runningr
The captain paled. For moment he
thought of shouting hoarsely to his
men to clear away the boats. but this
would obviously avail nothing. They
must all perish. Journal.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
Daisy's Blue Beads.
BY MRS. MOSES p. HANDY.


Copyright, 1901: by Daily Story Pub. Coz
Mother" said Daisy Mason, impa-
tiently, why on earth don't Jo Davis
ask Emily to marry him and be done
with it? He has been coming here
to see her every Sunday night since 1
can remember and nothing comes OF
it."
"Oh, WELL" replied Mrs. Mason,
soothingly, there's no hurry. They
are young, and have plenty of time. l
am sure I'm not anxious to have Emily
married. | don't know what we should
do without her"
Nor l." admitted Daisy. But | am
tired having people ask me when he
and Emily are going to be married. 1t
would be relief to my feelings to be
able to tell them that they were en-
gagged"
Il don't see what people have to do
with it. 1t is none of their business
who comes courting Emily
mo. it isn't, and that is just what
makes me mad. They talk as II 10
was just flirting"
Now, Daisy, you know that is ride
ulous. Everybody in town knows
that Jo fairly worships the ground
Emily treads on. Why. he never looks
at any other girl"
Then, why don't he speak out?
Mother. do you think they can be en-
gaged?"
Mrs. Mason shook her head. No.
indeed. Emily would have told me, GER
tain. sure
Yes, | suppose she would. But he
ought to ask her. wonder Emily
stands 1t. l wouldn't. l know. Faith
er ought to ask him his intentions.
I've a great mind to do it myself"
THE idea. AS II father would do
such a thing. Why. it would scare Jo
to death. and Emily would die of NOR
tifcation."
And then we should have two fun
erals instead of wedding. | don't
care. somebody ought to do something.
1t makes Emily ridiculous. and I'm
going to tell her So"
No, Daisy. don't do any such
thing" said her mother. "All people
aren't alike, and you would only hurt
your sisters feelings. You know Jo
is dead in love with her. and he will
tell her so when he gets ready"
We'll, | wish he'd hurry up. | don't
think much of man who wants to
marry girl and hasn't spunk enough
to say so. | think | see any man treat
me like that" And Miss Daisy gave
toss to her pretty head which boded
i'll to the man VINO snouIu try 1t.
In small country town where
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
IN LOVE, But WAS THRIFTY. .

From the London Telegraph: The
late Professor Shuttleworth of London
was particularly fond of telling how,
when he once acted as locum tenens in
Devonshire, he had to proclaim the
banns OF marriage of a young yokel
and a village maid. A fortnight later
the young swain called at the profess
sor's lodgings.
You put up the banns for me-" he
said
Yes, / remember" replied MFR. Shut
tleworth.
We'll" inquired the yokel. has it
got to go on?"
What do you mean?" asked the
professor. Are You tired of the girl?''
No" was the unexpected answer.
but l like her sister better"
"Oh. II the original girl doesn't
mind, you can marry her sister"
But should | have to be called
again."
Certainly. that's necessary" an
swered Mr. Shuttleworth.
But should have to pay again?"
Yes. 1t would cost you three and
sixpence.
"Oh, would it," rejoined the yokel
after reflection. Then I'll let 1t re-
main as 1t is" and he did.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
THE RIVER or LIFE

Tho more we live, more brief appear
Our life's succeeding stages;
day to childhood seems "A year.
And years like passing ages
The gladsome current of our youth.
Ere passion yet disorders.
Steals lingering like a river smooth
Along its grassy borders.
But as the careworn cheek grows wan
And sorrows shafts fly thicker.
Ye stars, that measure life to man.
Why seem your courses quicker?
When joys have lost their bloom and
breath.
And life itself is vapid
Why, as We near the Falls of Death,
Feel we Its tide more rapid2
1t may be strange-yet who would change
Times course to slower speeding,
When one by one our friends have gone
And left our bosoms bleeding?
Heaven gives years of fading
strength
Indemnifying feetness;
And those of youth. seeming length.
Proportioned to their sweetness.
Thomas Campbell.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
HE REVERSED.

why, what's the matter. daughter?
Been married but brief month and
weeping SO bitterly! Tell me what is
the trouble. Surely you and Jack have
MT quarreled already. have you?"
No mamma"
And he hasn't gone away and left
you. I'm sure
"Oh, no, mamma. Jack wouldn't be
quite as mean as that"
Then what in the world can have
happened to make you so miserable?
Is Jack in trouble-I mean, has he met
with any reverses?"
Yes. mamma. that's 1t! His re-
verses. When he was courting me he
never left the house till 12 o'clock or
after and now he's reversed that rule
and never comes home till about that
time. e."-Richmond Dispatch,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
Woman po.e, ~ . Man.

A remarkable story Of male imper-
sonation was revealed in a London po-
lice court in connection with an arrest
for alleged money frauds. The pris-
oner, named Catherine Coombe, aged
&C, described as n house decorator, ap-
peared. in the dock in male attire.
For forty years Catherine imperson-
ated a man and worked on board
peninsula and oriental steamers in va
rious capacities, and also for London
firms. She says she was married at 10,
taught school and then thought there
were better chances of advancement
as a man. Eventually she married a
lady's maid, with whom she lived for
fourteen years.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
WHY wnIIE wANpEKEp.

Lady-Why are you wandering
around the country. 1 should like to
know, instead of staying at home and
taking care of your family?
Tramp-You see. mum, my wife had
a very good servant girl, q regular
jewel. mum.
That doesn't seem possible"
There never was but one perfect
girl. and my wife had her, num-"
Mercy! What lucky woman!"
Yes, mum, so my wife often said.
But you see. mum, the girl didn't like
me-"
She didn't?"
No. mum. She said my wife would
have to discharge her or me. and she
discharged me-"
"Oh. see. Here's some money
New York Weekly
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
now she felt that more vigorous meas

now she felt that more vigorous meas
ures were necessary.
There was a third sieter in the Ma
son family. little girl twelve years
younger than the brother who came
next to Daisy. Rosy Mason was gem
eral pet. not only in her own family,
but with most of the neighbors. Natu-
rally clever child, constant associa-
tion with her elders had made her
wise beyond her years, and her bright
sayings were told and quoted all over
town. Jo Davis was especially fond OF
her. and paid her almost as much at
tention as he did to Emily. 1t was to
this little sister that Daisy turned for
help in the present emergency.
Rosie" she asked. can you keep a
secret?"
"'Course l can" answered Rosie, In
dignantly. Don't you know mother
says l never tell anything l oughtn't
to-"
Yes. but this is different. l want
you to ask 10 Davis If he and Emily
are going to be married"
The little sister was shocked. "Oh.
Daisy. l couldn't. Mother would be an
gry and Emily wouldn't like it Bit"
Listen, Rosy. They won't mind at
all If you do it the right way and don't
let anybody know l put you up to it.
I'll give you my blue beads If you Will"
Your blue beads? Oh, Daisy, real
ly?" exclaimed Rosie. but still she
looked doubtful.
Yes. my blue beads. for yosr very
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
FIRM As ADANIANr.

1t was before the fall.
Adam" said our first mother in n
serious tone. I'VE certainly are living
beyond our means"
That's exactly my own opinion.
little woman" said the father of his
kind. "And what do you propose to
do about it?"
We must economize,' said the uni
versal mother.
Yes" said Adam, I'VE must. and l
am ready to second anything you sug-
gest. But wait. There is one item OF
expenditure that positively must be
excepted from the pruning shears"
And what is that?"
Il will not" said Adam. with a
strong emphasis. Il will not have our
laundry bills cut down!"-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
After tho Consuitation.

Patient-Now, doctor, what's the
matter with me-anything?
Head consulting physician-My dear
sir. do you suppose that If we know
what was the matter with you We
would have decided to hold postmor
tenn Harper Bazaar.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
1t Was Too Long.

'I think I'll have to read that new
novel; they say it's fine. Have you
read it?"
mo; l am afraid it's too long. My
wife bought copy yesterday and she
only got half way through it while
waiting for her change. e."-Philadelphia
Press.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
1T RETURNED.

Mr.. lie Jecks-Well, Miss Coldcash, l
suppose you received a good many
birthday cards?
Miss Coldcash (sweetly)-Oh. yes;
and there was one particularly dainty
and artistic. ! am sure it came from
you.
Mr.. lie Jecks (delighted)
makes you think SO?
Miss Coldcash-Because I sent it to
you on your last birthday.-Tit-Bits.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
LITTLE JOKELETS.
A Feline Slap.

Tess-It's quite likely that my uncle
will leave me quite fortune He's dy-
ing, you know.
Jess-Oh, isn't that distressing?
Tess-Er-yes, do feel sorry for the
poor old
Jess-Nonsense! l was sympathiz-
ing with you.- dear. To think that all
this wealth should come to you when
it's almost too late to do you any good.
Philadelphia Press.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
She Worried.

Nipp-My wife worried all last week
for fear l should die.
Tuck-Were you sick?
Nipp-No, but my life insurance pol
icy ran out and 1t was several days be-
fore l got it renewed.-Philade1p
Evening Bulletin.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

Perhaps the reason Mars is making
such a frantic effort to signal us now
is that it wants piece of China before
the final settlement is made.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

For Stomach. Liver and Bowels.
Indigestion is effectually cured by
the original HERB medicine, GAR-
FIELD TEA, which causes a normal
action of the digestive organs.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

She-Here we have been married
nearly three months and 1 have not
shown you what l can cook.
He-For heavens sake, are you tired
of me already?
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
At Large.

Mrs. Wiggles-Does your husband
have . "den?"
Mrs. Waggles-No he roars AL ever
the house.-Somervills Journal.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

The doctors disagree except on the
point that they should do all the doctor
Ing.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
Theatrical Light.

Mercutio-Hammond considers him
self a great theatrical light.
Damon-Thats right. About as light
as ever saw on the stage.-Bostop
Transcript.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
A THRIFTY DOCTOR.

Friend-But, doctor, why do you car
ry two umbrellas?
Doctor-One is brand-new and
wanted to spare it as long as possible.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

rICKLE CLIMATE.

II got my cutter down yesterday"
did you ride?" Nop-dusted II. and
put II back,"171Cleyeland Plain Dealer.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
Held Her Tight

Gunner-Finery and fortune and
beauty She is your opportunity. l
notice that you hold her very tight
when skating
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

Geyer-Yes, experience has taught
me never to let an opportunity Slip
Philadelphia Record.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-25
The Social.

The social at the residence of Mrs.
G. c. Lahman, last night. was very
pleasant gathering, and largely atten.
ded, considering the fact that our city
was so we'll supplied with entertain
ments: We had lodges, theatre, and
the anniversary of the organization of
the NJ. E. Church in this city. All of
these meeting attracted the attention
of the public. and yet the social was
we'll attended and good time had.
The evening was spent in games,
questions and answers, conundrums,
some of which were amusing and in
teresting. Mrs. j. w. Harris captur-
ed the prize, Ia China dlsh,) by answer
ing the greatest number of questions.
AT about 1920 slips of paper, on
which was written part of name were
passed around, and then the fun COM
menced; to find part of the word to
complete the name, and when found,
the one holding the part completing
the name became your partner at re-
freshments when served. After light
refreshments were served, the visitors
left for their homes, feeling we'll sat
istied with their evenings entertain
ment