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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
UNEXPECTED PELEE SURVIVOR.
Was % Port Arthur, Not Know.
Ing He was Dead Legally.

Special Gable Despatch 10 THR SUN.
PARIS, May 2A.Jean Florideo, formerly
a planter on the island Of Martinique. who
-Ras supposed to have been killed by the
eruption Of Mont Peiee, and who was legally
declared to be dead. after which his con-
siderable fortune was distributed among
his heirs, arrived here On Wednesday.
He says that after the eruption he went
on a schooner to Melbourne and thence
to Japan. He ran the blockade at Port
Arthur for Russia, taking arms and pro-
visions into the beleaguered port. NJ the
close of the war Russia compensated him
literally and he will be able to live In a re-
tired manner.
Legal steps will be taken to SGT aside the
declaration that he Is dead.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
COACH OWNERS WON'T YIELD.
Decide to Fight the Downtown Union Of
Funeral Drivers.

The Funeral Coach Owners Association
at meeting in the Grand Union Hotel which
began on Wednesday night and ended
early yesterday morning decided not to
yield to the downtown funeral drivers.
who are on strike in violation Of the gree
ment they made just before the strike OF
the uptown drivers. A committee OF the
strikers called for a conference, but it was
decided that a conference was Unnecessary.
A number of funerals were carried out
yesterday, the undertakers driving the
hearses and those attending the funerals
hiring their own carriages.
A representative of Philip J. Hoellerer
of IS9 Ludlow street, who has uptown
sta bles and signed the agreement with the
uptown union, said that Mr.. Hoellerer was
getting members Of the uptown union to
work for him on the East Side, paying them,
however. $l4 a week, the uptown wages.
This plan is to be followed by other down.
town owners who have uptown stables.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
CHASED COLLIE, LOST SHIP.
Passenger on la Savoie Recovered His Pet
and Hired . tug. ..

A passenger on the list Of the French
line steamship La Savoie, which sailed
yesterday for Havre, was left ashore be-
cause he chased a pet dog. He was obliged
to hire a tug after he had caught the dog
in order to catch his ship.
The passenger, who refused to give his
name in his hurry, was standing on the
deck neal the gangway when his pet collie,
which had been below, got away and ran
to the pier, The dogs owner was close
behind him, but the dog seemed frightened
and ran as hard as he could. He went
into West street with his owner and n SCORE
Of ~roustabouts close behind whistling and
calling. At Christopher street the dog
was overhauled and it's owner started back
to the ship. He just heard her whistle as
sne o oa' the pier La ssvoie was out In the
river. She was of Governors Island when
the tug overhauled her.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
THE NEW YORK CENTRAL NEXT.
Interstate Commerce Commission WIN Soon
Turn the searchliRiit on Il.

tNtCttthtt Y VItttltIVC NOIIHIibSiUn VIII 5OO1
Turn the s~earch,igiit on II,
WASHINGTON, May 24.-The New York
Central will probably be The next big rail-
road system in the East to feel ths probe
OF the Interstate Commercs Commission.
Under the authority Of the Tilman-Gil-
lespie resolution adopted by Congress the
commission is 20 conducting an investi-
cation into the relations OF the railroads
with the coal and oil industries. The dis
closures in Philadelphia. that officers of the
Pennsylva MIA Railroad have been guilty
OF accepting stock from coal companies,
has startled the railroad world and caused
much discussion in Washington.
While notice has not been given that the
New York Central Is about to be put under
the searchIight, it is likely TO be issued
at any time. Some Of the railroad officers
have proved unwilling witnesses, and for
that reason the commission has absolutely
refused to give out advance information Of
prospective hearings, Two members of
b commission are now sitting In The Rhila-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
FIRE DEPARTMENT GROWTH.
Banner Year Was l0OB-Money to Guard
Explosives Needed.

Fire Commissioner C'Brien sent to Mayor
Mcclellan yesterday the annual report
Of the department for 1905. In that year
the paid department was extended to Queens
and Richmond boroughs, where fourteen
companies were put In commission.
during the year 400 firemsn we're added
to this force, giving a total Of officers and
men Of 1854, There are now 1850 engine
companies, IS truck companies and 7 fire.
boats, with 8 boats building.
The Cenmiss' o Ter recommends a new
fire alarm system for Manhattan and The
Bronx. He also suggests that money be
provided to maintain supervision over the
storage and Use Of explosives.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
NO BOSSISM FOR M'CARREN.
Brooklyn Senator Won't Interfere With the
Selection OF District Leaders.

The new reapportionment of the Assembly
districts in Brooklyn has caused consider.
able furry among some of the Democratic
district leaders, and will result in a few
exciting contests at the primaries. Senator
p. H. McCarren, whose control of the or
ganization has been much strengthened by
the new plans, came out yesterday in a
statement defining his attitude In regard
to the choice OF district leaders. In this
statement he says:
have no power and no desire to interfere
in the. selection of leaders of tho different dis
tricts, That must always be the privilege of
the pc ople of the individual district.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
. News OF Pi' va and Players.

Contracts have been signed by which Miss
May Irwin is to appear at the Biiou Theatre
next winter in a new play to be written for
her by George v. Hobart. The engagement
tied stay at the Bijou Of The Music Master.
Klaw a. Erlanger and F. Ziegfeld, Jr.,
have become partners in several new amuse-
ment enterprises. One Of them Is the star
ring of Anna Held in a new musical play to
have its first production on Broad way
6entember 10.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
Ellen Berg Operated On.

Ellen Berg, wife of Robert Edeson. the
actor, underwent an operation for Appendix
oitis yesterday at the French Hospital.
The operation will prove successful, it is
believed. 1t wa performed by DR.. Richard
H. Gibbons Of 10 East Fourth street. Miss
Berg left the ttage about two years ago
on account of ill health. .
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
CHICAGO ELEVATED BONDS SOLD
Nearly All OF q 81 800 900 Issue Dis.
nosed OF Since May I.

CHICAGO, May 24.-The Illinois Trust
and Savings Bank to-day reported that OF
the 81 800, 900 South Side Elevated bonds
delivered to 1t May 1 nearly all have been
sold.
The sales have been made largely to small
purchasers who have taken from 81 900 to
IS, 900 worth The syndicate which under
wrote the entire issue Of %, 1000, 900 Of South
worth to deliver to the Illinois Trust and
Savings Bank May ! next year. The bonds
draw ~ per cent. interest INC are a first
lien on the oompany's earnings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22

Tonight at Offutt's Hall the ladies of
the Presbyterian church will serve re-
freshments and present a musical pro-
gram Of merit. The proceeds of the en-
tertainment viii be used for the benefit
Of the church.
Messrs. Louis Kamp, Squire Kahl
and Edward H. Margrof, Of the Acct
dent district were in Oakland Tuesday,
having come here to prove the will of
the late Henry Bach, notice of whose
death was published in those columns a
week or two ago.
Mr.. William Moody, of Bloomington,
was in Oakland last Friday circulating a
petition aimed at the proposed law ex-
empting certain amount of property
from execution. The petition was nu-
merously signed by the business and
professional men of Oakland
In Cumberland on Tuesday license
to marry was issued to John J. Sweenv
and Miss Estella Frantz, daughter of
Mr.. E.a J. Frantz, proprietor of the
Schiey Hotel. From Cumberland the
young people went to Selbysport where
they are spending the honeymoon at the
old home Of the bride.
Messrs. G. Semmes Hamill and
Thomas Little, of Oakland, who spent
a day or two in Annapolis, returned to
Oakland yesterday morning. Mr.. Ham
i'll, as chairman Of the local Democratic
committee, was in Annapolis for the
purpose of urging the appointment of
Mr.. Little as one of the members of the
Supervisors Board.
The bill for the passage Of which
Congressman Pearre worked so hard
and faithfully to appropriate a sum of
money with which to erect and eouip a
government fish hatchery in Western
Maryland, has been favorablv acted
upon by the Congress and the only thing
to make the measure effective now is
the signature Of the President. Col.
Pearre has assurances from the Fish
Commissioner that he viii establish the
hatchery in Garrett county. For his
efforts Col, Pearre viii have the thanks
Of his constituents in Garrett.
County Treasurer-elect Horace R.
Dewitt, of near Hoyes, who will
move with his family to Oakland and
reside in the Keller residence on Second
street, which he recently purchased
from DR.. Henry W. McComas. was in
Oakland Tuesday evening, having
brought with him the first load of his
household property, He expects to
have his goods and family here and set
tied by March LIST, shortly after which
date he will assume the duties of his
office. The people of Oakland congrat-
ulate themselves in securing as residents
OF the town Mr.. Dewitt and his estima-
Bile family.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22
Died.

BRADLEY-On Sunday morning last,
after an illness of a year or more of
consumption, Mrs. Kate c., relict of the
late John c. Bradley, of Cincinnati, 0.
Mr. Bradley died some two years ago
and Immediately after his death the
health Of his widow declined. She was
brought to Oakland several weeks ago
in the hope that the altitude here would
bring back her strength, being taken to
the home Of her mother-in-law, Mrs.
Ellen Bradley, where she died Her
remains We're sent to Cincinnati Sunday
evening for interment, being accompa-
MED there by her eldest daughter, who
arrived in Oakland Thursday, being
summoned on account of the critical
condition OF her mother.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.
Incidents and Events at Home and
Abroad-PersOnal lfention. Etc.

Mrs. Lowenstein is on a visit to her
sister, Mrs. J. NJ. Litzinger, at Grafton,
w. Va.
==Attorney Richard T. Semmes, Of
Cumberland, was in Oakland yesterday
on professional business.
For Sale-A Born steel range, used
four years. viii sell for less than half
price. Inquire at this office
Miss Nell Sturgiss is in Washington
visiting Mrs. Koontz, nee Miss Anna
Townshend, formerly Of Oakland.
Mr.. Elijah Friend, Of near Sang Run,
~vas in Oakland several days this week,
turning to his home this morning via
stage
Buy an Edison monograph for the
home. You will make a good invest
ment for the money. H. WEBER &
Sons Co., agents. It
Mr.. j. w. Whorton, who was engaged
for some weeks plastering q large hotel
at Ohio Pyle, Pa, has completed the
contract and returned to Oakland.
The ladies of the State Mission Socie-
ty of the Baptist church at Deer Park,
will hold social Friday evening, March
End, in Laughlin Hail. All cordially in
vited.
To-day being the anniversary Of
Washington's Birthday, the banks are
closed and at the postoffice Sunday hours
are being observed. Printers and news
paper folk generally are working.
David S. Martin was arrested yester-
day morning on the charge Of disorderly
conduct and disturbing the public peace.
He was given trial before Justice
Teats and sent to Jail for thirty days.
The musical given on last Friday
night at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs
R. E. Slger for the benefit of St.
Matthews P. L. church, was well pat
ronized and was very enjoyable affair
Rev. J. B. Workman, of st. PauPs
M. E. church, will go to Rowlesbur&
Saturday morning where he win be en-
gagged until Sunday afternoon conduct
ing the quarterly meeting at that place.
Mr.. w. H. Chadderton, manager Of
the Altamont Springs Farm, near Deer
Park, left that place Tuesday afternoon
for Washington, D. c., and Ocean CITY,
Md, where he will spend two or three
weeks.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22
GARRETT COUNTY WILLGET
Government HATCHERY
Congressman Pearres UnreIentinq
Efforts in this Direction Successful
AF!FTY-TH0USANO DOLLAR PLANT
In Its Construction the People of Gar
rett County WIFI Probably Be
Given the Preference and Mate
rails VIII Also Be Bought Here.

Congressman George A. Pearre has.
after unremitting efforts extending over
period of two years, succeeded at last
in securing a favorable report from the
Congressional Committee on Fisheries
for the erection and maintenance Of a
fish hatchery in Western Maryland. and
has secured the promise of the FCom-
missioner of Fisheries that the hatchery
shall be located in Garrett county, as
Congressman Pearre has always design
ed.
The bill as reported by the Committee
carries with it an appropriation Of $50, -
600 which is to be used for the acquir-
ing Of the site, the construction and
equipping of the building for purposes
for which it is intended.
In the construction of this building
the citizens of Garrett county win prob
ably be given employment in preference
to outsiders and the indications are that
the materials entering into it will also
be purchased in the local markets.
Congressman Pearre has the hearty
thanks of all his constituents in the
county for his efforts in this respect
and in passing the bill he has rendered a
material service to the people of the
| county.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22
BECKMAN.

We are having some fine weather, but
Mr.. Snowman calls off and on.
Cutting and hauling propsis the latest
employment Of the people
Rev. Engle preached good sermon
at North Glade Sunday last. Quite a
large congregation was present.
Mr.. Leige Wilt, who was very i'll at
our last writing, is growing worse.
A festival was held at the Floyd
school house Friday evening last.
Mr.. George Wilt is wearing smile
and cheering himself by saying, Its q
girl,"s
Mr.. William Junkins and Mr. c. T..
Beckman received quite lot of wire
with which they intend to inclose their
large plantations.
Mr.. c. T. Knox made a flying trip to
Piedmont but is back again.
Our school is progressing nicely under
the skillful management Of Miss Bessie
BecRman.
Mrs. c. T. Beckman was calling on
Mrs. William Murphy lastlFriday.
Miss Elsie Howell is soiournina st
Mrs. VIM. Junkins.
The teacher of Fort Hill is conten-
plating an entertainment in week for
the benefit Of her school.
Mrs. T. c. Baugh was visiting her
brother, Francis Pritts, last Sunday.
BLUE BIRD.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22
Institute Postponed.

The teachers institute, which was
aROunced for Friendsville for Feb. 18th,
ard the program of which has been pub
lished in these columns, has been post
poned until Saturday, March 3rd. Sick
ness of Supt. Browning and several Of
the teachers was the cause Of the post
ponement.
The entertainment held at Friends
vile, Feb. 18th and 18th was highly sue
cessful and sum Of over thirty dollars
was cleared. The proceeds will be used
in purchasing a school library.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22
& LARGE Lemon.

Mr.. Charles Liller, proprietor of Lii
ler's Barber shop in Oakland, on Mon
day plucked from lemon tree he has
in his window lemon which weighed
twenty eight ounces and measured l64
inches in circumference. The tree which
bore the fruit is known to horticultural
lists as the American Wonder and stands
less than three feet high. 1t is quite
thrifty in appearance and there is
yet growing upon it another lemon
which is nearly as large as the one
picked Monday. Mr.. Liller also has an
orange tree in his window which is in
bearing.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22
NEW GEPMANY.

$4,000 49,. -~4--A--A-7% ~
We again have slight prospects of
winter.
Sadie burst, who has been confined
to her bed since Xmas, is recovering
rapidly.
We understand that Rev j. S. Hart
man, State Grange Chaplain, is to visit
the local Oranges Of the county. He
was in this place Feb. %.
Jennie Villains, the ''hello girl " is
again seen on our streets.
c. C. Swauger, has erected the frame
for his new town hall
Ed. SWauger was seen on our streets
last week
MIR. and Mrs. j. NJ. burst spent sew
eral days last week in Oakland as the
guest of A. B. burst
Harry Miller, our enterprising supply
agent, is doing rushing business.
s. K Fike is now prepared to take
your photos Give him a call
Quite a variety of valentines, comic
and otherwise were received by our
young people.
We notice a small premium viii likely
be placed en- hawks and crows.
Boys hunt up your muskets.
There's a girl in New Germany who
bushes every time she tells the naked
truth
Why did the lobster blush? Because
he saw the salad dressing.
NEBCSHADNEZZAR.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22

Mrs. G. W. Haulenbeck's daughter
and grandson, Mrs E. T. Fleming and
Everett George Fleming, have gone to
Oakland, California. They had a most
enjoyable visit at Deer Park, but the
fates We're against them in the matter of
sleigh ride, for only a very light fall
of snow fell during their visit at Up
lans. At Chicago the route was by the
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacifc's Cal
ifornia and Chicago Fast Mail No. 20,
over that road, thence over the Ell Paso
andl Southwestern System, and the
Southern Pacific, to San Francisco
without any change. No % train even
takes diner through from Chicago.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22

In this paper today Mr.. James W.
White, late Treasurer Of Garrett coun-
ty, advertises at public auction the sale
of a number of pieces Of real estate tc
satisfy and pay the taxes due thereon
for the years 1902 and 1903. The sale
will occur in front Of the court house in
Oakland on Saturday, March 18th.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22
Killed By Dye in Trousers.

Wilbern B. Walker, aged thirty-eight
years, tool dresser, died in the North
Wheeling Hospital Tuesday morning of
blood poisoning, caused bt contact with
the dye of pair of cheap trousers. His
skin was abraded and poisoned, and he
died in agony after the doctors had ex-
hausted every means in their power to
save him.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22

If you think Of getting a good home
entertainer you viii not miss it by pur-
chasing an Edison machine. We are
agents for them.
II. WEBER d SONS Co.,
1t Oakland, Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22

THE B. & 0. ran an excursion at
cheap rates from Cumberland to Balti-
more last week, and inasmuch as the
event was not publicly announced the
number Of the passengers about equaled
a corpcral's guard. Moral It pays to
advertise.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22
win Engage in Business at Chicaso

Mr.. John B. Fay, who has been en-
ployed in the Grafton Leader office for
some time past, as assistant editor, and
who came to this city from Washington,
D. c., will we understand, leave within
few days for Chicago, H., where he
has secured a lucrative position in an
other line Of business. Mr. Fay is quite
a versatile writer and since coming here
has interested and entertained Leader
readers with some very good articles,
among them being the poems which he
writes weekly for the paper on which he
is engaged. Grafton Sentinel
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22
Church Services.
L. B. CHUCRH.

There viii be quarterly meeting ser
vices held in the U. B. church in Loeb
Lynn, oath and 18th inst, held by Rev.
W. D. Herndon, presiding elder. All
are cordially invited.
W. R. CUNNINGHAM, Pastor.
ii. Z. CIRCUIT iENDSVILLE.
Sunday school at the usual hours and
places of the Curcuit. Preaching at
Hoyes at 1870 a. NJ; at Elder Hill, , p.
m, and at Friendsville at 7.30 p. m,
preceded by EpworthLeaguea at 7 o'clock
which will be led by the pastor. At
Selbysport this Saturday evening at 7. 30
the pastor will deliver a lecture, the
subject to be Human Nature. " Ad-
mission will free, but a silver offering
will be taxed All are welcome.
w. NJ. LISTER, Pastor.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22
NJ. E. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
BAPTIST.

Preaching at Elder Hill on first and
third Sundays of each month at Il q. m.
Union Sunday school every Sunday at
10 a. m. Prayer meeting at 7:3O p. m.
Preaching at Deep Greek on the second
and fourth Sundays in each month at II
a. m. Subject next Sunday Japan and
It's Regeneration.
All cordially welcomed.
c. w. HUDSON, Pastor.
BAPTIST.
Services Sunday at Deer Park as fol
lows: II a. m, service by pastor, sub
ject, Our Denominational Outlook;
2 p. m, Mrs. J. Z. Cault, of Baltimore,
win speak; 730 p. M, Rev. c. W. Hud-
son, of Hoyes, viii preach. Prayer
meeting every Wednesday 7.3O p. m.
Welcome to all.
w. H. FAUST, Pastor.
MT. LAKE AND DEER PARK NJ. E. CHARGE.
Mt. Lake Park -Prayermeeting We'd
desday at $50 p. m. preaching'Sunday,
Feb. 18th, at 1890 a. H., and 1902. m. :;
Sunday school 2.3O p. m; Epworth
League 7.3O p. m.
Deer Park Prayer meeting Thurs
day 7.30 p. m.
Wesley Chapel - Preaching, March
4th, at 10.3Oa. m.
F. W. MFTHFN-Y Pastor
PRESBYTERIAN.
Services next Sabbath as follows;
Sabbath school, 2.3Op. M; preaching.
7.3O p. M, theme, Patriotism" Mid
week service Wednesday 1902. m.
A seat and a welcome at each service.
JOHN A. MCCLELLAND, Pastor.
ST. PAUL's NJ. E. CHURCH.
Sunday morning at half after ten
O'Clock Rev. Thomas s. Thomas. Of
Mountain Lake Park, viii deliver the
sermon. At the evening service ser
vice preaching by the pastor.
j. B. WORKMAN, Pastor.
ST. MARK LUTHERAN.
Services by ST. Mark Lutheran con-
gregation next Sabbath, Sunday school
at $50 a. M, and preaching at TO- 80 a.
m. An Offering win be taken for
Foreign Missions at both services.
Preaching at Hutton on Thursday,
March list, at $50 p. m.
Il AT,.-cr.1 D...-.-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22
notice to Whom Il Ray Concern.

This is to give notice that I will not
be responsible for any debts contracted
by my wife, Leonora Wyntermuth, as
she has left my bed and board without
just cause or proyocation.
Z. J. WYNTERMUTH.
FMeaasville, Md, Feb. 10, 1906.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22
For Sale.

The farm Of s. acres adjoining the
property of Leonard Schen about IA
miles south of Mountain Lake Park
This property will be sold to anv re-
sponsible party en- easy payments; also
10 tons Of hay.
D. E. OFFUTT,
Oakland, Nd.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22
ST. MARK, S LUTHERAN.
For Sale.

A pair of fine mares, one bay the
other iron gray; weight 2765 pounds;
ages five and six years; good action,
good style and good workers Apply
to CHAS. a. AsHBY, CRELLIN, Nd. It.