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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-03-19
PLACING MARKERS.
The Relocation of the Mason and Dixon
Line Between Maryland and
PENNSYLVANIA

The Relocation of the Mason and Dixon
Line Between Maryland and
Pennsylvania.
Sometime ago Mason and Dixon's
line was relocated and men have
been at work for some time, placing
the markers and haye reached a point
some distance beyond Ellerslie. The
stones that are being used are of
white granite, cut about 10 inches
square. On the south side of the
stone is the Maryland coat of arms
and on the north side the Penn
sylvania coat of arms. On the east
side is the letter "Pr which stands
for Pennsylvania. and on the west
side the letter "M'' for Maryland. The
stones are being planted at the end
of every fifth mile and are being plan
ted in the ground. They stand about
three feet above the surface. Mason
and Dixon's line begins at the north
east corner of Maryland at the Del
aware line, and runs due west.
During the years from 1761 to 176S
there were constant discussions and
conflicts between the rival proprie-
tories of Pennsylvania and Maryland
and their partisans on the subject of
their common boundary; and the
vicinity of the line was the theatre of
riot, invasion and bloodshed.
Mason and Dixon arrived in Phila-
delphia on November Is, 1863, and
commenced their work in December.
which was continued to a point 200
miles from the Delaware River and
within 36 miles of the whole distance
to be run, where they were compelled
to suspend operations on account of
opposition by the Indians.
In November, 1889, Col. Alexander
Mclean, of Pennsylvania, and Joseph
Neville, of Virginia, completed tie re-
naming portion of the line, which
was tested and corrected by astrono-
mical observations and permanently
marked in 1894. In 1S49 the former
surveys were revised and found cor
rect in every particular point.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-03-19
KEARNEY.

1t is long time since we have seen
any items in your excellent paper
from this place and if you will give
me a little space | will give you some
of the happenings in and around here.
The warm sunshine the past week,
the flight of the wild geese northward,
the songs of the bluebird and robin
redbreast, the croak of the frog and
the budding of the lilac-all make
one think that spring is at hand.
If the pres ent weather conditions con-
tinue a few days more sugar making
will have come to an end. Very little
of the sweet has so far been harvested.
Political candidates are scarce as
yet in this section, but there is plenty
of time to make their aspirations
known before the nominating conven-
ton meets. Republicans in this sec
ton would be pleased to see Mr.. E. H.
Sincell nominated for the judgeship.
Why not Garrett have a representa-
tive on the bench?
Farmers have been blowing the past
week preparatory to planting their
spring crops.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Harvey, of
Blaine, were visiting friends here Sat
urday and Sunday.
Mr.. n. b. Harvey is wearing an I'M
usually bright smile here of late-a
new girl at his home.
The neighboring public schools
have all closed on account of not
making their average attendance, but
the Shook Shop school is still in ses-
sion with an average attendance of
twenty, which speaks well for the
teacher, Howerd Hutson.
The Kearney store has new clerk.
We learn he is from Blaine, .!but his
name we have not ascertained.
Mr.. Albert Steyer will start Tues
day to seek his fortune in North
Dakota. His many friends will hate
to see him leave, but we hope he will
be successful. We learn that G. NJ.
Calhoun will accompany him.
q. A. Steyer contemplates erecting
large modern barn this spring.
Glen DeBerry was visiting in this
section Saturday and Sunday. We
know it was not the sweet from the
maple that attracted him hither.
The Epworth League is moving
slowly and smoothly. They are now
making preparations for an Easter
entertainment. SELDOM.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-03-19
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK,

Prof. T. d. Miller, Superintendent
of Public Schools of West Virginia
was at the Park Tuesday last arrang-
ing to bring his family to this place
next month.
Mrs. A. Dellinger, of Baltimore, will
have charge of the West Virginia cot
tages this summer. She successfully
conducted the business of these two
houses last summer.
DR.. J. w. Laughlin, of Deer Park,
has purchased the lot on the south
east corner of Spruce and H streets
and will build for the coming season.
Consideration $500
Mrs. j. A. Enlow has sold her prop
erty on the corner of G and Spruce
streets. Consideration $3.50. This
sale shows the value of Mountain
Lake Park property. j. A. Kisner
was the purchaser.
G. M. Rathbun & Sons have lust
completed one of the best lumber
oiICNo III ullO obtGSs IL Is OUAlOU IGbI,
one story high. 1t is convenient for
their large growing business.
Mrs. Hickman, of Pittsburg, Pa, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
&. Landon, at this place.
Frank Arnold has purchased ten
acres of ground south of the Park and
will give some attention to raising
garden truck"
w. l.. Landon, Esq, has been abed
with grip the past week. He is much
better.
Frank Rathbun was called home
from school last Friday on account of
his brothers illness.
Warren Rathbun's new house is
being rapidly pushed towards COM
pletion. Warren and his wife will
have "cozY' home when they are
through with their improvements.
Mr. Ira White spent last Friday in
Clarksburg, w. Va.
G. w. Hopkins was confined to his
room last week by severe cold.
E. E. Friend is putting bay win
dow and a porch to his house.
Levi Echard is going to improve his
property by charging the dining
room, adding a bay window, etc.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-03-19
SUNNYSIDE.

We might write something about
the condition of the weather here but
we take it forgranted that about the
same conditions prevail over the
county.
We might say something about mud
| but that would not be news to read
ers of THE REPUBLICAN.
We might say that some of our peo-
pie have purchased a calf, dog, a
sheep or COW, but such information
might not interest the reading public.
There is some sickness in our COM
munity, principally "heart trouble
with our young people, and rhuma-
tism and neuralgia with the older
ones.
Some of ou1 young people who have
always maintained an excellent rep
utation are, we believe, going "Lohr y
Asa Coddington, former Oakland
boy, who purchased a farm in this
community about year ago, will
with his family, remove from the
Gauer neighborhood upon it this
week.
Some OF our young people who have
always had pious instructions and
have grown up mild and pleasant in
disposition are likely to become "Sav-
age' Others may become Custard" or
"Currants.n
Miss Maude was out riding last Sat
urday, not riding tournament, but
riding with her 'Lantz.''
Should heart trouble continue
much longer in this community some
of our fair ones will become real
white
Jack" don't care how soon school
closes. He has good teams and good
buggies and drive of few extra
miles two or three times a week will
only be a pleasure when the weather
is good"
Rev. James Enlow, of Mountain
Lake Park, was pleasant caller here
one day last week. He informs us
that he has sold his property at the
Park and is now seeking a home
where better educational advantages
are to be had.
Charles Jenoski, merchant, of Jen-
oski, is doing a prosperous business.
Peter F. Snyder, who has been in
the mercantile business at the Red
House for the past year, is building
up quite good trade.
Rev. Nichol, of the Lutheran de-
nomination, will hold services in the
Red House church on the 22nd inst.
at 2 o. clock p. m.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-03-19
REPLY TO SHARTZER.
"RepubIican of No. 2" Replies to the Dog
gereI Composed and Published
in the fsJOurnal."


gerel Composed and Published
in the journal"
To the Editor of The Republican.
In a former communication | told
you that l wanted to get up a little
enthusiasm in regard to the Judge
ship. l loaded my gun and fired it,
and waited to see if it hit anything
l began to think that | had hit moth
ing and all my efforts were gone for
naught, but finally a little noise was
heard over in the columns of the
Garrett Journal and from one that /
had no idea of hurting or causing any
pain" 1t was no intention on my
part to hurt anyone; simply speaking
what | thought was due Garrett
county.
Now / will say for the benefit of Mr..
STARTERS mind (if indeed it effects
him in any way that the communi-
cation signed Republican from No.
2'' is Republican and liyes in No. .
and never voted any other place in
all my life, and have voted many
times, possibly oftener than Mr.
Shartzer ever voted. The communi-
cation referred to was composed by
me, and no one knew there was to be
such a communication from this sec
ton until it landed in the hands of
The REPUBLICAN. | never had a
conversation with the editor, Mr.. E.
II. Sincell or Mr.. f. A. Thayer on tile
subject to the best of my knowledge.
l am willing to make an affidavit to
that effect and can prove it by the
gentlemen referred to. For the life
of me | can't see what the gentleman
means. He admits that he agrees
with me in almost the whole commu-
nication, only so much that he thinks
that the correspondent lives in No. Z
or IA and not in No. 2. Well have
had my say as to where | live. Mr.
STARTERS thinking | live there don't
make it so by any means. There are
lots of things he thinks which proves
to be something else when handled.
For Mr.. Shartzer to say am the same
one that appeared before in a com
munication is not correct. | never
appeared by once and | did not give
my name but my voting place. |
have not kept my name secret be-
cause | am ashamed of what said or
any anything else.
Again, Mr.. Shartzer says that he is
OF the opinion that Mr. Thayer has
no other ambition than to succeed
himself" Maybe that opinion is like
the one above referred to-"that the
correspondent is not a resident of No.
g." If so then he is at fault again.
What right has Mr.. Shartzer to speak
for Mr.. Thayer or Mr. E. H. Sincell?
So far as ! can learn neither has ex-
pressed himself in regard to the mat
ter. am sure they did not to me.
Mr.. Shartzer says that cit is sly way
of making known to the people of the
county that the names of the candi-
dates already made known by the
ring are the choice of the people and
the Republican voter must submit
whether he likes his medicine or
not" That ring" | have often
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-03-19
Normal Schools to Open.

AT the recent meeting of the Gar
rett County School Commissioners
the following teachers to conduct nor
mar schools in the different sections
OF the county were appointed and
leave granted them the use of public
school buildings at the points indi.
Gated:
Oakland-Prof. A. w. Dewitt, Mr.
H. A. Loraditch.
Friendsville-Prof. Geo. B. Frazee.
Grantsville-Prof. D. H. Bender.
Selbysport-Prof. r. r. Sanner.
The several schools will open on
April 18th and continue for period
of ten weeks.
The public schools throughout the
county will close on the 9th inst.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-03-19
MAPLE GROVE,

The snow is all gone and the warm
weather has made us think that
spring is at hand.
The sugar trees have been tapped
and the keel-rs to them hung, but
little water, on account of the warm
weather, has been caught.
Rev. S. K. Fike, who had been away
preaching, has arrived safely at his
home at Maple Grove.
The people are wishing for better
sugar weather.
Mr.. Walter Engle and wife, of Min
nesota, are now guests at Ralph
Engle's, where they expect to spend a
few weeks.
The Compton school is still open
under the able instruction of Mr..
Beachy, but har a small attendance.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-03-19

heard of ring but | must confess
| don't know where it is or who owns
it. Maybe he will tell me where it is
and to whom it belongs. Maybe
will want to run for an office and can
get in it.
What | don't understand in Mr..
STARTERS communication is that he
has left THE REPUBLICAN and gone
to the Garrett Journal Maybe he
can explain that as he goes along; or
is he ring buster?" He has "bust-
ed' a good many things. Perhaps
he can bust that Republican ring
he speaks Of
Mr.. Shartzer goes on to say: I'VE
want good men to sit upon the
bench" Does he wish to have it I'M
derstood that we have not had good
men upon the bench? In my little ex-
perience in court impressed me that
our judges have all been men of abil-
ity and honor, well worthy of the
calling. We confess we have never
been before the court as often as the
gentleman referred to above.
We made no special reference to
any particular one of the two gentle
men named, only that they were the
only two that were eligible in my
opinion, and in my opinion land |
have right to express it, either one
would make an acceptable candidate
and one that could be elected. We
are entitled to one of them; | mean
one of the judges. Allegany has one
sure, and Washington will get one.
They deserve it, and think Garrett
county should have the third and we
can get it if we go about it in the
right way.
If we had a resident judge in Gar
rett county he could save thousands
of dollars to the tax payers of the
county during his term. would not
have it understood for one moment
| that we haye an extravaganza court,
but when they live so far away it is
expensive to have court adjourned
from time to time on account of court
somewhere else and when through
there come back, reconyene court
and all who have business before the
court go back to Oakland. All this
costs some one money.
think | have said enough concern
ing Mr.. Starters letter.
In my former letter | stated that |
would have something to say later on
about the county ticket. Let me see,
how many do we elect? States At
torney, Sheriff, County Treasurer,
Members of the House of Delegates,
one County Commissioner, three
Judges of the Orphans Court and
County Surveyor-ten in all. Don't
know how many will want Office from
No. 2. We could fill all of them and
have some to spare. We even have a
lawyer in No. 3 The only ones spoken
of are j. S. Meyers for House of Del
egates and E. J. Frantz for Sheriff.
Both will make acceptable candidates
and good officers if nominated and
elected. | don't think either one is a
ring candidate and, according to
Mr.. STARTERS notion, cannot be nom,
mated. Good while yet until the con
vention meets. Maybe we will get
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-03-19

our slate smashed up by the ring
Now, Mr.. Editor, we have taken up
quite space to answer Mr.. Shartzer,
and will not bother you any more this
time but will Say more in the future.
L leave off as l began in my former
communication-Garrett county first
for Judge of the Circuit Court. We
are always willing to abide by a de-
cision of a majority rule.
REPUBLICAN, DIST. NO.2.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-03-19
Public Sale.

l will offer at public auction at my
residence four miles south of Ac-
cident, on Tuesday, March "A, 1908,
beginning at o'clock a. m, live
stock, household goods, grain and
farming implements.
l will also offer my farm, unless
sold prior to the above date, consist
ing of 200 acres, improved by a
dwelling, bank barn and necessary
outbuildings, orchard of 40 apple
trees, all fruit of excellent quality.
100 acres of the farm are under good
state of cultivation.
Terms of sale will be announced
upon day of sale.
JONAS HoSTETLER.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-03-19

Money to loan on real estate. Easy
payments. Apply to Julius G. Rem
ninger, Oakland, Md. 80 If
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-26
The Weekly Republican
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

DAILY, $500 ! ycas. Sz.oo ! quarter 10 cents
d m nth. ) cents q copy.
SUNDAY. $500 . year. 50 cents ! quarter. >
cents q copy,
WEEKLY, Sl.OO ! ysnr. Is cents . quarter.
10 cents . month. 5 cents . copy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-26

the east and middlewest. The play
is from the pen Of the will known
playwright, Mr., John j. Kennedy,
whose reputation as q success-play.
wright is well established. The play
deals with d clever story OF every
day life Iii which love. sensation and
adventure play an important part.
Some truly marvellous scenic craft Is
introduced and the sensational rail
road scene In which q train Of cars
with engine and tender dash across
the stage at q terrific speed, q mar
velous leap for life from a high clif, 9
desperate death struggle, q storm
at sea, the life saving station AM
many %hair-raising effects and scenes
should give chance for the audience
to remark and admit that 1t Is with
out doubt the most sensational AM
interesting play Of any attraction
booked at this popular playhouse THU
season. The author has not over
looked the comedy end Of the pla,
and d clever bit Of broad comedy |
introduced BY Jolly Zeb, whose pas
record as comedian has stamped hin
a fayorite with the theatre loving pull
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-26

tic. The famous Sieger sisters late
ii hing-Do-Do company, are also with
the company and they are said to be
two of the most beautiful women on
the American stage today Clever
specialties are introduced between
the acts and the public get almost a
continuous performance Of plot, IN.
%terest. laughter. sensation and fun
The attraction should draw q large
house. The company IS under the
direction and management Of Zeb 4
2arrow, aho need no introduction %
the theatre going public. These sue
sessful amusement purye yors have
gained q reputation Of presenting
nothing but the very best Of attraci
tion. They have five other shows q
tour this season including .zssZat
Alley which is scoring such !
tremendous hit III Chicago, A car
load Of scenery is carried BY The com
pany. The seat sale opens early 4
Mrs. Warnings
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-26

Union Station: The final awards for
Inc construction Of the new passenger
station at washington have been an
nounced by the Pennsylvania railroad.
The general contractors who will erect
the building proper are Thomson.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-26

The Optic will do your job printing
In the best possible style and at the
lowest prices. The business man who
grieyes because citizens send for
things in his line to other cities and
then sends his own printing to some
cheap eastern establishment where
the character OF the work Is cheaper
than the price. Is nothing II not incon,
sistent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-26
The Mjdniaht Express.

The Midnight Express. said 70 be
the most wonderful sensational play
on tout this season, Il booked to APP
pear al the Opera House on Deem.
Der 2sth. The piece comes well re-
commended from the larger cities In
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-26

Martha Washington's handkerchief.
A Colorado woman has written 81
the Worlds Fair management say
ing that she possesses q handkerchief
made BY The wife Of George Washing.
ton, and that she would like to dis
pose cf ii for exposition purposes. IN
her letter she says:
THE handkerchief was q big one.
and the wearer doubled It to three
corners TO place 1t around her neck.
Ii Is about one fourth Of . yard square
and hemmed on one side. It Is some
Of her own work. You never saw such
fine work. I got 1t In California -
, years age from Martha W%ashington's
great-granddaughter. She was old
A Gallup woman admits that she Is
!, giving S. Christmas gifts to her rich
relatives, and $3.50 to each Of the poor
one. How many are doing the same
thing, queries the Mckinley Count,
Republican.
i NOTICE-All paid annual subscrlp
tions to The Optic for 1904, taken TIL.
month. will include the remainder q
1893 tree OF charge. Now Is the time
to subscribe: price Sc the year. ID ad
vance.
-@~
The machinery for the New Mode
steam laundry at Ration has arrived
and is being put In place, The plan
will be ready for operation about Jan
nary T.
Harness repairing at Behring's.
1919
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-26

MII|
Starrett company of New York and
the structural steel work has been
awarded to the American Bridge COM
pany. They time for the completion of
the last contract is June, 1905.
New Freight Depot: The contract
for the construction Of the Santa Fe's
new freight depot has been let
to Fuller & Carrot, a firm from
Leavenworth, Kan. The contract
chosen, states that actual work
viii ! begin January 4th. and the
entire structure to be completed by
the first Of June. The freight house
itself will be 300 feet long BY about
40 feet wide with an extended plat
form for about two hundred feet more.
Santa Re Fruit Business: Santa re
officials state that their company is
expecting to transport more fruit east
this season than ever before. Said
one Of them: THE commercial agents
all over the state are reporting i'm
mense shipments in sight and we are
going to do our best to look after the
business. The fruit will probably be
better than that of last year, and there
will no be as large losses from spoil
Ell shipments
Cents Make Dollars: All the recent
revision Of the rate sheets Of the Gulf,
colorado & Santa Fe and Missouri,
kansas & Texas, it was discovered
that through an error in calculation
of mileage made nine years ago, the
rate Of fare charged between Dallas
and Garland, Texas. has been 5 cents
too low during that time. It Is estimat
ed that the error has cost each road
q loss Of $3.50. OF a total Of $17,l40
Railway Age.
Master Mechanic Resigns: A Nee
dies dispatch to the San Bernardine
sun says. 1t Is reported here on good
authority that Hugo Shaefer, masteI
mechanic Of the Arizona division q
1.-THE Santa re, with headquarters II
this city, has resigned. Mr.. Hugo
.Schaefer has been located with ths
santa Re at this place for the pas
three years, coming west from Albu
querque to succeed John Record q
!, division foreman. Two years ago
/ when the change was made IN tn
,Coast line makeup, and the Arizona
!, line became a division in itself. Mr.
Shaefer was given the title Of div
! sion master mechanic, which OHIO
The has since held. He Is one Of IN
best liked officials on the Coast lines
sharing equally in popularity amonl
! the men under him and his fellow
officers.
The long expected visit Of SAINT
] Claus took place with the machinist
!. last Thursday night christmas Eve)
He came as q surprise party 20 Da'
Heeney, at the request Of the othe
men. While Dad was at supper hi
+ room was invaded and o genuin'
+ Christmas tree set up. hung with NJ
! merous presents for Dad from nj
friends. The occupant Of the roon
i was then escorted back, and som
things he said were not told the r.
: porter. He did say, however, tha
he hadn't had anything like Il e
nifty years. About a dozen OF 81
comrades were present, and by ther
he was presented, among other things
with q fine pipe, an excellant Shawn
8 set, and. for his lighter amusement
8 two rag dolls. Dad was thorough