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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-29

every spot mentioned in the lecture,
consequently both lecture and illus
trations are pleasing and correct.
Next comes the monk and choirmen
scene. During this two male choruses,
Rally Hymn and Jesus Shall
Reign" are sung. The story is then
continued by Mrs. Monroe.
The next scene is the Diet at Worms.
This is the strongest scene of the
evening. Here is portrayed the IA
nous trial of Luther.
The next scene represents the nuns
and novices. While the Diet scene
is probably the strongest of the even
ing, the nun and novice is the most
impressive and the most beautiful.
The tableau at the close of this is es-
pecially effective.
The evening closes with a church
professional. Elm Leste Burg is
sung, which is a fitting close to a
most beautiful entertainment.
This entertainment has been given
in all the large cities and it is seldom
town of this size has the opportu-
nifty to see anything on SO large a
scale.
The proceeds being for the benefit
of the Lutheran church it should, and
probably will be, patronized freely.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-29
NUMBER u.
DANGEROUSLY SHOT.

willie johnson, Well Known In Oakland
Meets With a Severe Accident.
Mr.. w. R. Mealy went out to Little
Otter, near Sutton, West Va, Satur-
day morning in response to a tele-
gram conveying the intelligence of
the serious and probably fatal shoot
ing of Mr.. William g. johnson, a we'll
known young travelling man and a
cousin of Mr.. Mealy's. Mr.. johnson
and an acquaintance were in the
woods cunning when one of the fire
arms they were carrying exploded,
the contents striking the young man
IN the arm, face and stomach, inflict-
ing wounds which are serious and
perhaps fatal. A letter received from
Mr.. Mealey by his family yesterday
stated that the wounded man was
slightly improved but was still in a
precarious condition.
Mr.. johnson represented Berk-
meyer u Son, of Baltimore, and was
formerly employed by Gilbert Bros,
with headquarters in Oakland.
His many friends hope for his
speedy recovery.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-29
CONDITIONS OF CROPS.
Government Bulletin of observations in
Maryland.

Government Bulletin of Observations in
Maryland.
The Government bulletin for the
past week says that crops grew well
in Maryland until the change to cold.
er occurred, but since then no advance
has been made. Slight damage was
done by frosts in Washington, Fred
erick, Carroll and the upper parts OF
Baltimore and Hartford counties, but
east and south little or no injury of a
permanent nature has resulted. 1t is
impossible to state what the effect
will be in the extreme west. 1t is safe
to say, however, that outside of Gar
rett and parts of Allegany counties a
general check in crop growth repre-
sents in the main the adverse effects
of the cool wave and frosts. The
shortage in moisture has been unfav-
orable to grain, grass and truck in
the western and interior counties,
but in the south and southeast
enough moisture for vegetation was
received. More rain would prove a
benefit in all districts, however, and
is now becoming an urgent necessity
in the western half of the section.
Corn planting is finished in a few
localities, and is everywhere we'll adj
vanced, some of the early corn is up
as far west as Washington county.
A few oats remain to be seeded in
Garrett county, but the crop is all in
elsewhere, and the larger part is up
to good stands; the general outlook is
favorable,N although the weather has
been a little too dry.
In parts of Allegany county the
fruit is reported to be falling as fast
as it is done blooming, but the out
look is favorable elsewhere and good
sets are the rule. Caterpillars have
attacked trees in parts of Hartford,
Talbot and Worcester counties, but
have not done much damage yet. The
outlook for apples is not as favorable
as for other fruits in many localities
on account of slight or irregular
blossoming, this being the case in
Dorchester, Carroll and Washington
counties and in parts of Garrett coun-
ty. Peaches, pears, plums and cher
ries are well set and promise good
yields. 1t is impossible to report the
results of the frosts in the extreme
west until later reports are received.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-29
ENTAIL LOSS ON HARvESTERS.
Htsxs Predicts Some of the Greatest Down
pours of the Summer.


pOurs of the Summer.
Rev. Irl Hicks in his forecast for
June, the month being stormy
throughout, says:
For twenty years we have annu-
ally called attention to the fact that
the June thunder squalls move in
confused order and uncertain direc-
lions. The general storm movements
may follow the same general course
of storms at other times and seasons:
but barometric pressures are so I'M
even, and the wind currents are so
confused and conflicting that the
flank and off-shoots of storms are con-
stantly making "side-swipes, ;" rush
ing backward after they have gone
by, and coming up suddenly from
points in the sky whence we rarely
see storms and showers arise. All of
these irregularities are naturally ae-
counted for by the poise and back
ward turning of the earth in its orbit,
and the sun at its extreme declination
northward in the heavens.
1--WE name Monday, the 23d, to Fri
day, the 27th, as a period of severe
and prolonged perturbations, during
which days the daily thunder storms,
beginning about the Goth in most
parts of the country, will reach their
eliminating stages in many storms of
rain, hail, wind and thunder. Some
of the greatest downpours of rain for
the summer, amounting to cloud
bursts in many quarters, may be rea-
sonably looked for at about this time.
Continued showers, with local water
spouts probable here and there, will
entail great inconvenience and loss
upon harvesters, while exposed struc-
lures and properties along narrow
detiles and valleys are liable to severe
loss and damage. All who may have
such interests under their manage
ment should see that distractions are
not allowed to accumulate and choke
up the outlets and conduits, through
which sudden torrents must pass
away. This caution holds good for
other storm periods in June. Hay
makers and general agriculturalists
should have thought for such prob
able emergencies and plan for the best
results under such possible condi-
tions. Cisterns, private lakes, ponds
and reservoirs should be put into the
safest and best condition, so that all
possible water may be stored, and
that which graciously intends as a
blessing be not turned into a curse
and desOIation.n
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-29
Letter to DR.. McCOmas.

Dear Sir: You understand chemis-
try; how'd you like to earn 800?
Deyoe lead and zinc-that's the
name of our paint that lasts twice as
long as lead and Oils made of white
lead, white-zinc, it's color, turpentine
dyer, and linseed oil.
If any chemist finds anything else
in this paint, We'll pay his bill and
500 besides.
It's nobody's business what we put
in our paint, of course; but we want
it known. For lead and zinc and lin
seed oil are the stuff to paint with;
and lead alone is not.
We want it known that one word
describes the best paint in the world;
and that word is Devoe.
Are you going to paint?
Yours truly,
10 F. w. DEvoK & Co.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-29
RAILROAD MAY BE EXTENDED.

Oakland and Confluence Railroad Talk
Again Revived.
THE extension says a newspaper
correspondent of Oakland in the Cum
barland Times last night, ''of the
Oakland and Confluence Railroad
from point near Swallow Falls, this
county, to Oakland is now practically
assured. The Messrs. Kendall, who
have recently purchased the right of
way for this extension, have declared
that the matter now rests with the
B. & O. Railroad, who are operating
the standard guage portion of the
road, and it is well known fact that
the B. q o. authorities have contem-
plated this extension several years."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-29
DECORATION DAY.
The Memorial Exercises In Oakland Will
BE In Charge of Crook Post.

The Memorial Exercises In Oakland will
Be In Charge of Crook Post.
Memorial Day, May 30th, will be
observed in Oakland by the usual ex-
ercises attending that day.
Commander of Crook Post, G. A. r.,
Col. A. G. Sturgiss, has issued the
following order:
All members of g. A. R., old SOL
diers, normal school, free school chill
dren and citizens are cordially invited
to join comrades of Crook Post, G. A.
r., on this occasion to commemorate
the memories of our deceased com
rades by appropriate ceremonies.
Addresses, ETC., will be made.
Will start from Post headquarters
on Alder street at 10 o'clock a. IN. for
cemetery.
Donations of flowers will be gladly
received. Can be left at Sturgiss
Pharmacy by o'clock a. IN.
BY order of Commander,
A. G. STURGIss.
JAS. A. HAYDEN, Adjt.
At the cemetery memorial ad-
dress will be delivered by Or. H.
Scott, of st. Paul's NJ. E. church, the
graves of soldiers will decorated and
after appropriate music by the Oak.
land Concert Band the Post as a body
will be marched back to the head
quarters and there disband.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-29
Memorial Day at FriendsviIie.

Sherman Post No. II, G. A. R., will
hold memorial services at Friends
vile on Friday, May 30th.
We will have band and appropriate
vocal music. Meet in front of the
Lutheran church at $50 a. III. and
march to the M. E. church where
services will be held. The three
orders of the town will join in the
procession.
Prof. Sanner's and Frazee's Normal
scholars together with the Sunday
School scholars will march with us.
An address will be delivered by Rev.
Tressler.
Flowers will be thankfully received
by committee at the M. E. church.
All are invited.
r. E. FRIEND, Commander,
GRO. E. BIsHoFF, Adjutant.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-29
THE "STORY OF THE REFORMATION. !"
To Be Produced In Oakland Next Monday
and Tuesday Evenings.

To Be Produced In Oakland Next Monday
and Tuesday Evenings.
The STORY of the Reformation
will be presented at the Opera House
next Monday and Tuesday evenings.
June 2nd and 3rd.
About seventy-five of our represent
tatiye young people will participate.
No one should fail to see this enter
tainment. 1t is not only pleasing
and interesting, but highly instruc-
tive.
The entertainment opens and closes
with church professional During
this professional two chorusas are
sung, Son of Cod and GLORY to
God" At the close of this the Eccle-
STA appears in tableau.
Following this comes Mrs. H. Z.
Monroe telling the story of the refor-
nation in her very pleasing way.
Her lecture is illustrated by pictures
which are copies of famous paintings
in Europe. The slides for the lantern
are made by Levy, of Paris, who is
the best slide maker in the world.
Mrs. Monroe has personally visited
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-29
SNOW AND HAIL WEST.
Half an Inch at Berlin, Pa-At Grafton
Much Damage Was Done.

Half an Inch at Berlin, Pa.-At Grafton
Much Damage Was Done.
The temperature in Oakland Tues
day night was down to 36 degrees as
the result of a snow storm to the
northwest and heavy wind prevail
ing from that direction.
At Terra Alta and Grafton and at
Berlin, Pa, snow fell, lying on the
ground at the latter place half inch
deep. Many points were also visited
by hail storm, the stones being as
big as walnuts, and thousands of
panes of glass that were exposed were
broken.
The green house of Mr.. Henry NJ.
Leps, Grafton, was almost totally de-
stroyed and manv valuable plants
were ruined. Lightning figured in
the same storm and Mrs. Fannie Rus
sell, of Grafton, was unconscious for
two hours from being near a tree that
was struck. Garden stuff and small
fruits in large area have been ruined
by the snow and hail. There was also
fall of hail at Frostburg.
Overcoats and wraps, laid away for
the summer, were unceremoniously
gotten out and fires were kindled in
the stoves that had not yet been
taken down.
Yesterday morning few flakes of
snow were seen flying in the air but
they were almost imperceptible. The
high wind and cloudiness kept off
frost, otherwise everything would
have been frozen.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-29
OAKLAND NORMAL SCHOOL.
Sermon" Was Delivered Friday After
noon BY DR.. Scott and Talk on
History by Mr.. Browning.

A sermon" Was Delivered Friday After
noon BY DIR. Scott and Talk on
History by Mr.. Browning.
On Friday afternoon last the Nor
NAL school had the plea sure of listen
ing to an eloquent and instructive
address by Rev. DR.. Scott of the NJ.
E. church of this place. Not claiming
for his talk the Lightly of the name
sermon" he nevertheless chose a text
for the basis of his remarks. The
words Wisdom is the principal
thing, therefore, get wisdom and with
all thy getting get understanding"
chosen from Proverbs, were enlarged
upon. The Doctor spoke with much
feeling of the need of a high ideal
and increasing efforts in educational
work. He cited several instances in
which great difficulties had been over
come in the accomplishment of some
great purpose, and all who heard him
felt deeper interest in their work,
and greater enthusiasm for the work
of teaching. We are greatly indebted
to him for his helpful remarks. A
rising vote of the school was taken
for his return which we hope will be
at some early date.
After the Doctor had closed his ad-
dress Prof. E. A. Browning gave in
structions upon teaching history. He
is too well known as a successful
teacher to require much talk upon
this theme. He handled the matter
in his usual able style, and if the sub
ject Of history is not well taught the
coming terms it will not be for want
of proper instruction and help. He
insisted upon thoroughness in both
preparation as we'll as recitation, and
if we are able to interest our pupils as
he did us we shall feel repaid for our
efforts in this line. After such les
son as this it was but natural that he
should be the recipient of cordial
invitation to come again.
Matters were discussed concerning
the date and places for holding the
examinations for the first and second
grades. Our co-workers in the other
normal schools would have been graf
flied could they have known the stand
the Examiner took in their behalf.
With repeated thanks to our visit
ors for their interest in our behalf as
teachers, we close our report and
hopefully wait for another Friday.
A PUPIL.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-29
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and the
Civil War. IS6I-IS65

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and the
Civil War. 1S61-IS65.
1t was the first and most desirable
point of vantage coveted by both the
the Federal and Confederate armies.
In May, 1851, the four Federal advance
columns concentrated at Parkers-
burg, w. Va, Wheeling, w. Va,
Harper's Ferry, w. Va, and at Wash
ington. To retain the advantage,
the Federal government established
block houses along the railroad from
the Monacacy to the Ohio river, be-
sides forts at Winchester, Harper's
Ferry, Cumberland, Piedmont and
New Creek (Keyser). The b. s. o.
was the base of operations for the
Federal army for nearly four years
and from which the government could
not take advance line earlier than
November, 1864. The b. & o. was
the means of communication between
the West and the Army of the Poto-
mac, and was consequently in con-
tinual state of siege. Harper's Ferry,
the key of the Shenandoah Valley,
first famed through the fanatical at
tempt of John Brown, in defying the
laws and customs of his country, was
captured or recaptured eight times
in three years. The Government Ar
senal and armories which were locat-
ed there, were destroyed by the gov
eminent to prevent their capture.
One hundred and seYenty-nine bat
ties of greater or less importance were
fought on or adjacent to the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, not taking into
consideration the innumerable skir-
mishes.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-29
NEW INSTRUCTIONS TO MINE BOSSES.
Inspector James p. Carroll Tersely Tells of
Recent Laws Demands. Require
ments in Nutshell.

Inspector James p. Carroll TerseIy Tells OF
Recent Laws Demands. Require
ments in Nutshell.
Mine Inspector James Carroll has
sent the following self explanatory
letter to the mine bosses of the two
counties:
Office of James p. Carroll, Mine In,
spector.
MIDLAND, MD, May 1, 1902.
To the Mine Foremen of coal and
clay mines of Allegany and Garrett
counties.
The 1902 session of the Maryland
General Assembly amended the min
ing laws to large extent and defined
the duties of the Mine Foreman as fol-
lows:
You are required to report serious
accidents promptly to the Mine In
spector.
On the enclosed blank kindly sum-
Marie every accident, fatal or other
wise, at the end of each month, and
mail promptly to the Mine Inspector.
RULES FOR MINE CONDUCT.
Furnish props and track material
in the miners places, and timber
safely all old places before putting
men to work in them.
Have all headings driven with two
and one half feet between the rail
and brake side.
When twenty men are working,
two openings must be made and kept
dry and safe.
Must have cross-cuts every thirty
five yards.
All trap doors must be so hung that
they will close of themselves, and at
doors where considerable coal comes
through, there must be an extra door,
and an attendant, whose whole time
must be DEVOTED to paying attention
to the door, and for whom there must
be a safety hole made in the rib.
Once every week the air current
must be measured with an anemo-
meter, at the inlet and outlet, and at
or near the face of every heading,
and record kept.
Where fans are used, recording in
struments must be provided, and a
daily record of the Yentilating pres
sure kept.
Surgical treatment must be prompt
ly provided for any injured person.
Stretchers with at least one wooden
and one waterproof blanket, must be
kept in a convenient place about the
mine, and when more than 200 men
are employed, there must be two
stretchers and two blankets of each
kind.
No person less than twelve years
can be permitted to work in the mine,
nor, unless he can read or write, I'M
der the age of fourteen years.
JAMES P. CARROLL,
Mine Inspector.
The law also requires that cars be
stopped on the scales and cut apart
before weighing, and this is being
made plain to the different weight
bosses.
The Inspector visited Hoffman mine
Monday and weighed a number of
trips according to law, which will be
observed there in future.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-29
Gabriel f. sisler Dies at the County Home
Aged Over 100 Years.

ABeu over lOO Years.
Gabriel Friend Sisler died at the
county home on Monday evening,
May 10, 1902, aged 100 years, two
months and seven days. On Sunday,
May II, he sustained a slight stroke
of paralysis and fell, and his death is
believed to have been the result of
second stroke.
Funeral from the home of his SON
in-law, Victor Miller, near Fairchance,
on Wednesday, at p. III. Interment
at the old home or Sisler graveyard
near Haydentown, in charge of I'm
dertaker j. G. Williams of Fairchance.
-Uniontown News. Standard.
An extended sketch, with cut, of
Mr.. Sisler was printed in this paper a
few weeks ago. A good picture was
taken of him while sitting in a chair
a few days before his death.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-29
Deer Park Hotel, Deer Park, Md, Most
Delightful Summer Resort of the
Alleghenies

Aleghen1es.
Swept by mountain breezes, $500
feet above sea level. Absolutely free
from malaria and mosquitoes. Reach
ed without change of cars from all
principal cities via Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad. Every modern convenience.
Rooms en- suite with private baths.
Electric Lights, Long Distance Tele-
phone, Elevators, Turkish Baths,
Swimming Pools, Golf Links, Tennis
Courts, Bowling Alleys, Billiard room,
Magnificent Drives, Complete Livery
Service, Annapolis Naval Academy
Band. Hotel remodeled with addi-
tional conveniences and renovated
throughout. All cottages have been
taken for the season. Open from June
21st to September 3Oth.
For rates and information address
w. E. BURwELL, Manager,
b. u o. Central Building, Baltimore,
Md, until June list. After that time,
Deer Park, Garrett county, Md. az /
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-29
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.

Excursions to Atlantic City, Cape May, Sea Isle
City and Ocean City. j., Ocean City, Nd,
and Reh0bOth Beach, Del, at Very Low
Rates, Thursdays, June 10, July II
and 81. Aug. IA and % and. Sept.
4. 1902-TIckets VIII be Good
Sixteen Days, Including
Date Of Sale.
For full information concerning
tickets, stop-overs, time of trains,
sleeping and parlor car accommoda-
tions, call on or address nearest
Ticket Agent, Baltimore g. Ohio r.
r., for full information. aug5
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-29

Happy Home Sewing Machine. The
popularity of the Happy Home Sew.
ing Machine is shown from the fact
that the company cannot fill the or.
ders, but we expect another shipment
soon. Price, $12.00. j. M. Davis &
Son. 113
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-29
Call For Your Letters.

Mrs. S. NJ. Williams, Mrs. Henry
Russell, Miss Virginia Hammond
Miss Tally Kellie, Carl Hofmeister
Giuseppe Surboli.
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New York Cotton Futures.
cotton Letter.

c. W. Lee. & Co.'S Letter to H. D. Goth
 ran & Co.,
 New York, February 15.-It was still the March business in cotton. In Liver pool prices declined 2 points and the local market opened higher Then the selling broke the market to last nights prices, July and August, being weaker than yes- terday Just before noon buying in March carried that option to S.7O and May to .55. The advance in March pulled May up but July and August seemed. weaker. There seemed to be great deal of COW ering in March and May and selling in July and August The market Is not a natural one. It is artificial Tn the high est degree, for if cotton is worth the money, July is worth more than March by several points. If a corner is going on 1t will be bad for the market In the long