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Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-12
Turned the Tables

In a. crowd waiting for car at
Eleventh street and Grand avenue yes
terday was an old negro, who was In
clined to be dlscursive. Two high school
boys believed they saw a chance to make
fun of him, and made several remarks at
Finally one of them said: you're o
preacher, aren't you, uncle?"
Yes, sah," replied the negro, bringing
forth the card. 'Ahm a undertaken, too.
All don't wish you no bad luck, but All
lax teh have yo business"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-12
Imposes Highest Prices

The evidence is absolutely conclu-
sive that it Is the policy of the
Standard Oil company to take full
advantage of all non-competitive con-
ditions to impose the highest prices
possible and to extend such non
competitive conditions by aggressive
price cutting calculated to drive out
rivals. The enormous profits secured
over most of the country enable the
Standard to carry out this plan very
effectively in those localities where
price cutting is demanded by this
policy.
These determinations in prices were
largely made possible by the wide.
spread system of discrimination in
railroad rates, mainly secret, which
was long enjoyed by the Standard Oil
company until recently exposed by this
bureau in its report on the transporta-
ton of petroleum, published in May,
1906. The elaborate system of railroad
discrimination. extending, as it did,
over very large areas of the country,
allowed the Standard to place its oils
in any given section where 1t happened
to encounter competition at a. cost
much below the cost to Its competitors.
1t was shown in the bureaus report on
this subject that in several instances
the unfair advantage enjoyed by the
Standard in freight rates was alone
much more than living profit on it's
oil business.
The Standard was thus able virtually
to suppress competition in such areas,
and this at a minimum of loss, or
perhaps even without actual loss, to
itself. In this way 1t was able to
transform competitive into non-com-
petitive territory. Having done this,
kIxr otca PC
not merely to a reasonable level. but
far above it. Competitors, while the
oretically able, in view of these high
prices, to re-enter such markets, were
practically prevented from doing so,
owing to the fact that the Standard,
by reason of it's advantage in rail
rates. could and would at any time
when necessary again depress prices
to a point where such competitors
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-05-04
Children Will be Children.

The Junior class are preparing
most amusing and interesting play
which will be given In the assembl,
room OF the new building, Frida,
evening, May 10. The title is
"Children will be- Children" and tn
play is burlesqne of the moderl
school. There will be an excellen
program in connection with the play
The cast of characters is as follows;
Miss Take-teachs ke Moore
nn'Pfm, Benlah Pierce tN.eman
ifnhard Lindholm; Committts - ona
chas Richard Cordie Wood, -
cassidy Gussie Gush. Elsie Ford IN,
Bali. Myrtle Wills; Sarah Scales. BIZ
rice Perry; Flossie Fresh. Jennis-
Cayia: Sallie Smiles. Martha Bsumann
1tts Lott. Violet Mortenson Little
>ot Alma Spanner; Bella Tolles,
Flora Pearce Lolita Mere, Hazel Rod
,ers; Not so Warm, Maud Hollow
vanta Know, Jean Cummings; Still
Worse. Della Charon Billie Held. Cor
on jackson; Lillian Russell. Loretta
Continued on Page Five
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-05-04

was followed by two baskets on tho
other side. ana for few minutes the
game again stood tie. Then our boys
forged ahead and at the end Of the first
half. the score stood IA 10 in favor OF
the visitors.
The second half was interrupted SO
much by disputes ON the part Of the
L'Anse team, that 10 looked at one
time as though the game would be
called. The differences were patched
up. however. and the game concluded.
Only once in the second half did the
l. Anse team gain and make the differ
ence between the scores less than seven.
The game closed with score OF 33 10
10 In favor OF Crystal Falls. Our team
had just got into the way of making
baskets in spite Of the wire when time
was called.
Field baskets Anse. 4 Crystal
Falls, H. Baskets from goal line
L'Anse. 3: Crystal Falls IL. Points
made l. Anse-B ankenham, o Bovin,
lg; McKendles. 2 Brennan q total. 10
Crystal Falls-Hoikka, 10; Larson. II
Lynch O; total. 33. Fouls called
L'Anse. IL; Crystal Falls, IL. Referee
viii Richards of Crystal Falls; um
pire, John Keesbou. of Ishpeming.
Aside from the conduct during th'
game, the team was well entertained
by the l. Anse boys.
This game decides the championship
OF the Upper Peninsula for 1907 an
, Crystal Falls boys deserve much creai
, for their faithfulness in practice whic
has made ii possible for them to easil
make such large scores against team
which promised IN be strong opponents
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-05-04
personals

John II. Msckin.arrived in the city
yesterday for few days visit with
relatives and friends before going K
his new home in Letheridge, province
Of Alberta. He has accepted a position
with the International Harvesting
company, which offers opportunities
for advancement, and will play ball on
the side. He will leave Sunday even
ing for Lacrosse. where he will meet
other members OF the team and who
will play the Duluth and Winnipeg
professionals and other teams on their
way TO Letheridge. 500 Times.
Fred Miller opened the fishing sea-
son for Crystal Falls. He called us up
at exactly s:l5 a. m. to announce that
he had returned with fine "mess. {"
Now. Just what kind Of mess he
stirred mp we cannot say positively but
he claims IL was a trout mess. When
asked IL ne remained awake all night
in order 10 be on time he took an oath
as big as the Bristol pit that he didn't
infringe upon the closed season.
Mr.. and Mrs John A. knight and
daughter, former residents Of this
pslce. came down from Marquette last
Wednesday aud spent the day visiting
with friends In the city. Mr.. Knight
has just returned from the Bisbee min
ing field and is on his way to Cobalt
where he has fine mining proposition
offered him.
ID. q. McKinnon, one of the pioneers
Of Iron River. spent last Monday in
the city. Mr.. McKinnon is now reap
ing the harvest which his good Judge
ment in locating mineral lands in the
early days made for him. He is fee
owner in several valuable properties in
the Stambaugh and Iron River dis
tricts
Herman Rau left Monday evening
for Idaho where he was offered a
position with A. L. Fleweling. Mr.. |
Ran states tnat II the climatic condi- |
tions and the surroundings suit he will |
not return to Crystal Falls. 40 in all |
probability. this city will lose another
Of its pioneer citizens to the great
west.
Mr.. and Mrs John EriksOn left Mon. /
day evening for Battle Greek where
Mr. Eriks)u will enter the sanitorium
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-05-04
a chiefs among We takin note,
And, faith. he'll prent them
L'Anse Basket Ball Game.

The game between the L'Anse aud
Crystal Falls basket ball teams last
Friday evening was, in one sense, q re
petition of what the previous games
have been for our team-a decided
victory.
The Crystal Falls boys were in good
trim. Notwithstanding the long ride.
and the fact OF their having 40 little
time in which to rest.
Although the game. being one for
the championship, was 10 have been
played in accordance with the u. p. |.
A. A. and Spalding's rules, there
seems 10 have been very little know
ledge OF either rules held by the
L'Anse team. The bounding boards.
instead OF being boards a. required by
Spalding's rule were small frames on
which were fastened sagging chicken
coop wire With such boards M those.
the Crystal Falls team were at FIRST
unwilling TO rick championship
game. But later some OF the prelmi-
naries were settled, the boys decided
that they would play and that they
would also win.
The game started out with both
teams making one count on free
throws then Crystal Falls took the
lead. making two field baskets. which
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-05-04

George Myer will move from bis
farm back to the city. He has pur-
chased lot in Glendale addition and
will erect a dwelling thereon imme-
diately.
Fred II. Abbot has been granted a
patent on a receptical for holding
powder. The patent was granted by
the Washington authorities last week.
Mrs, Ella Henskey. II Coyintgon.
has purchased lot AZ the west end Of
Michigan avenue and will erect =
dwelling house thereon this summer.
Frank Nemacheck has received q
fiattering offer TO go to spokane WASH
to play base ball the coming summer
and has decided to accept the offer.
We are now carrying carpets by the
roll and can save You money. see our
SOC carpet at l.. A. Henry.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. lessen left Tues
day evening for Manistique where Mr.
lessen has charge OF some business fol
the Grand Union Tea company.
Don Z fail TO visit the grocery store
Of !. warshawsky 81 Go next fuesd ay
That's the opening day and there VIII
loe some bargains in groceries
Messrs. Judson and Wallace. of tn
CRYSTAL Falls woodenware compan.
were In the city last Monday winding
,hp the affairs of the concern.
The NJ. E. Church has booked lee
Itur. course for next winter, owing I
tine success they scored with the cours
heN during the past season.
Divine service will be held at 81
MarkA Episcopal Church on Sunda
EVENING" lat 80 o'clock. A cordia' 10
vitation Is extended to all.
Joe GassAman was down from Amas
last wednesNay TO take out his license
Mr.. Gassmant does business in the oil
Dallafoir buildiNpg.
Mr.. Arthur VI illeneuve and Mis-
FIossie Palmer. both OF the Armeni
mine were married BY Rev. Hoard ia'
Tuesday.
Dan Dewey is now doA aiciiea ~ VI
house vacated by Hern an Holmes
having moved his family TN ere dorin
the week M
Mr.. and Mrs John Wall letter nu !,
day night for visit to Chicago. They
will remain several days In the Windy
City.
Make your appointments now If You
are tried OF suffering pains DR.. G.
/. Kramer, Naturopathic Physician. :
Supt G. f. Lawrence. OF the Pick
ands- Mather company. was in the city
last Tuesday evening on business.
Grocery bargains at which you will
make money will be- the order always
II J. Warshawsky 81 Co. s store.
John Citizen has moved his fang
back from Iron Mountain and Is az =
at the Bristol mine.
Mrs w. X. Dawson returned <
Tuesday from her visit with relativtV
It Fon du Lac, Wis. 1
Three miners were killed In the
)ober mine at Iron River last Satur-
lay afternoon.
Groceries at prices that will astonish
on at the store Of J. Warsnawsky a.
70. next Tuesday.
Mrs. Butterfield departed last Mon.
ay for the west, intending 20 locate
n Washington.
John Ward has gone 20 Mount
'lemens for his annual rheumatic
reatment.
Ralph Griswold WAS over from
entoga last Wednesday on business.
A good wool top mattress, good tick n,
81. 80 at l.. A. Henry.
Hector McPhee of Iron River was in
ne city last Thursday
Mrs. Mat Lee Ia very sick this week
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-08-08
THE PASSING OF DOLLY.

There is being enacted a great trag-
edy in this fair land of ours and but few
see it. The doll baby is being rooted
out from its place in the hearts of our
children by the Teddy Bear. and no one
seems to come to the rescue of the idol
of our childhood days. Dolly is sleep
ing out in the cold on the floor, Ewhile
Teddy Bear is snug and warm, nestled
up to the heart of the little one in his
crib.
Children of 1907 take up more readily
with the ferocious bear than they do
with the quiet, sleeping dolly. Teddy
Roosevelt is invading even the affections
of the children before they are capable
of leaving their mothers apron string.
Dolly remains dusty upon the shelves
of the wholesale houses while Teddy
Bear. cannot be keep long enough
to be completely manufactured, so
great is the demand for them through
out the land
iiS iLIOIlISlo WtlG OIlCt dDle 10 lIIlDTO-
wise doll out of rags with a string
around the neck, but how in the uni
verse will they make a TeddyBear
with its four legs and head and a
| squeal? Who Is to be blamed for this
Staying Of dollySand for the usurpation
by TeddysBear of the affection of the
children? Who is to help the mothers
in their inability to fool the children
with false teddy bear, with all of its
fuzziness?
Its good-by, Dolly, with all your saw
dust and rags and broken heads. Teddy
bears are now anchored in the hearts of
our American youths. They can stand
all kinds of banging and hammering
and pulling, yet they will always be in
excellent shape to hand unto the young
er brother or sister. But you, Dolly,
are always indisposed by broken head,
by badness, or lack of clothing.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-08-08
THOSE SAINTS ON PEDESTALS.

1t is howled on all sides by the saints
in our civilization that politics are cor
rupt. If so, the blame falls upon the
shoulders of none others than those
who stand off to one side and point the
finger of scorn at the those who are
doing something even though it is not
the best. The good book says that to
the pure all things are pure. So it may
be inferred that to the corruptall things
are corrupt. Let there be change of
sentiment and of feeling on this ques-
ton, and let the change be felt at the
primaries to be held this fall through
out the county. Let the best element
of society put shoulder to the wheel
and help govern this county in the
most honorable way possible.
One of the leading thinkers of this
country says that so-called corruption
in politics is not blamable on the bad
men who are in politics but on the good
people of the country who stand upon
the pedestals of self conceit and purity
and will not take a hand in the govern
ment of this country. 1t must be
governed, and the work will be done
by either good or bad people. And if
the bad gain the ascendancy and the
good will not take part, then the corrup-
ton must be charged to the account of
the righteous who could with their
stronger sense of right and greater
power to resist temptation, keep the
affairs of state, county, and nation
from being dragged through the mire
of deviltry. Let all take part in the
primaries Saturday. None are toe
good. The more righteous the partici-
pants, the better will be the result.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-08-08
GIVE THE MITE YOU OWE.

The primaries of the Republican party
to elect delegates to meet in convention
at Oakland next Monday to select dele
gates the State Convention at Balti-
more will be held Saturday.
1t is the duty of every citizen to
attend primaries In them is done the
real work nominating and in them is
felt the power of the wishes of the peo-
pie. Every citizen owes this voting to
MS country in return for the many
benefits which he derives from Ameri-
can citizenship. Give this mite to your
country and vote at the primaries Sat
urday. There is yet no man selected
for the Republican gubernatorial nomi-
nation and the selection will be made
largely through the sentiment which is
expressed day after tomorrow. Let
the candidate eminate from the people.
II there are few votes cast. then
there will be less sentiment, less power,
exerted by the people. Then so-called
bosses will come to the rescue and
nominate man of their own hearts,
one who will be under obligation to
them for the election and nomination.
and not to the people where the obliga-
ton OF right belongs. With such a
candidate elected, the people will be
disregarded and the aim of the governor
elected by few bosses" will be to
please his masters and not the people.
Neither can the people fail to blame
anyone else but themselves if such a
predicament is thrust upon the good
people Of Maryland if they fail Satur-
day to the exercise the power of choice.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-08-08

week fined the Standard Oil Company
to the extent of little less than thirty
millions of dollars, there were many
who exclaimed, THE fine is excessive
and that the constitution of the United
States does not sanction such fines. "
They added such a fine is uncontitution-
al, and therefore, not valid nor collect
able. Is thirty million dollars fine ex-
cessive? The Supreme Court of the
United States will have to answer that
question for the case has been appealed
by the Standard Oil Company.
Furthermore, it is contended by many
that fine of such magnitude is con-
fiscation of property and cannot there
fore be imposed. The case is being
watched closely with great interest by
all students of constitutional law.
The enemies of the oil trust reply that
to large corporations reaping millions
in profits every month, thirty millions
is not excessive. They miss that sum
no more than poor man does a dollar
that he gives his wife for hat or a
dress. or a pair of shoes.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-08-08
Appointment of Judge
and Officer of Regis
tration to Fill Va
cancy.

OFFICE OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS
FOR GARRETT COUNTY.
OAKLAND, MD, July Ii 1871
Jos. E. Beckman, appointed Judge OF Elec-
ton and Officer OF Registration by this
Board at a meeting held June ~, 1907 for
Election District No. ), has been found to
be unable TO serve as such. and in his place
and stead Conrad Spiker, whose posuoffice
address Is keyser. is hereby appointed to
I'LL said vacancy.
BY order OF the Beard.
JAS. E. MCGETTIGAN. Pres't.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-08-08
Farm for Sale.

VIII offer for sale my farm, contain
ing about 1864 Acres of land, about
one-half of which is in grass; all under
fence; seven fine Springs of Water;
Good house and Outbuildings; Situated
one-half mile from Shaw, w. Va, on
Maryland side. Sale takes place at
Simon P. Copeland's at II O'Clock,
March 18th, 1907.
EPHRAHAM HARVEY, ~,
Elk Garden, w. J
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-08-08
REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES.

The qualified Republican voters of
Garrett county are hereby requested to
assemble in District Primaries at the
usual places of holding elections in the
several districts on Saturday. August
10th, 1907 at the hour of two o'clock p.
m, and hold the polls open for the
period of one hour, or till three O'Clock
p. M, of said day for the purpose of
electing five delegates from each dis
trict to attend county convention to be
held in Oakland on Monday, August 18th
1907, at the hour of one o'clock, which
convention will elect three delegates to
attend the State convention to be held
in Baltimore on Wednesday, August ii
tn, 1907 for the purpose of placing IN
nomination State ticket to be voted
for at the general election to be held in
November next.
The County Convention will also be
called upon to elect three members of
the Republican State Central Com
mittee for Garrett county, so that the
said committee as elected may be ratifi-
ed by the State Convention.
The places for holding the primaries
in the various districts of the county
will be as follows:
District No. /, Swanton-In the cleo
ton building in the town of Swanton.
District No. 2, Friendsville-In the
council chamber in the town of Friends
vile.
District No. 3, Grantsville-In the
old postofice building in the town of
Grantsville.
District No. 4, Bloomington-In Thos.
Garvey's house in the town of Bloom
ington.
District No. s. Accident In the house
of Mrs. Susan Englehart in the town of
Accident
District No 8, Sang Run-In the
election building in the town of Sang
Run.
District No. 7, Oakland-In the court
house in the town of Oakland.
EDistrict No. s, Ryans Glade-In the
election building on the Northwestern
Turnpike.
District No. 9, johnson Sin the shop
of Thos. johnson on the National Road.
District No. 10, Deer Park In DR.. J.
W. Laughlin's building in the town of
Deer Park
District No. II, The Elbow-At the
residence of Joseph Warwick.
District No. u, Bittinger-In the
storeroom of G. w Engle in the village
of Bittinger.
District mo. 49, Kitzmillersvile-
the house of Paul Shultz in the town of
Kitzmillersville
District No. IA, Oakland In the West
building, Alder street, in the town of
Oakland
A. q. STURGISS,
J. S. MYERS,
DR.. H. NJ. KEMP,
State Central Committee for Garrett
County.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-08-08
IS 1T JUST?

The constitution of the United States
that ark which contains the covenant
between the people and our government
says that excessive fines shall not be
imposed" There is determination in
the heart of every American that the
constitution shall be held inviolate, and
that any one who hampers with it, like
the Israelites of old with their Ark.
should suffer some loss. So far, the in
strument has keep intact But many
people of the United States, friends of
the large corporations, are saying that
today it is being broken.
When Judge Lands, at Chicago, last
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-08-08
FIKE.


The farmers in our section have COM
menced making hay, the wheat harvest
having ended.
Our school has no teacher and any
good teacher not having a school will
find an excellent opening here.
Mr. Matthias Frazee has the largest
crop of wheat Of any one in our vicinity
He has 800 dozen sleeves this year.
Mr. w. H. Thomas raised 1T dozer
shelves Of wheat this year.
Mr. John R. Fike and Joseph Bowsei
were making ties on the Henry Lee pro.
perty last Week.
Mr.. l.. K. Fike was taken suddenly
ill Thursday, the doctor. was called anc
he pronounced his ailment gastrities
his tempeture being 101. We hope his
speedy recovery.
CARTER
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-08-08
Administrator S Notice.

THIS is to give notice, that the subscriber
Of Garrett County, hath obtained from
Maryland, Letters OF Administration on the
personal estate of
II. Il. TEATS,
late OF Garrett County, deceased. All per
sons having claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same. with the
vouchers thereof legally authenticated to
the subscriber, on or before the 18th day of
January next; they may otherwise by law be
excluded from all benefit OF said estate. All
persons knowing themselves indebted to
said estate are requested to MAJ e Immediate
payment.
Given under my hands this 10th day of
July, 1907
GEORGE W. COVER, Admir-.
Friendsville Nd.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-08-08

The Republican, for Job Printing.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-08-08

The story is told of a judge in Penn
sylvania who few years ago made a
citizen see himself as others saw him.
In that state the judge has practically
absolute power in the granting of
liquor licenses. A schoolmate friend of
his made application to the Judge for a
license to conduct a liquor saloon.
You can't refuse me, your honor, for
you know well that my character is up
to the standard of saloon keepers, and
far beyond many of them
eyes, that's true, " replied the Judge,
land it is in view of your excellent
character as | well know it to be that
refuse to grant you a license. For |
know if you go into the liquor business
your character can't be as pure as it is
today"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-08-08
ROAD PETITION.

This is to give notice that thirty days after
the first publication hereof application will
be made TO the Board of County Commits
sioners of Garrett county, Maryland, for the
appointment of Viewers TO view and locate
a proposed new county road beginning for
the same at point near stephen Rhodes on
the Meadow Mountain road and running
thence through the lands of Mrs A. j,
Rhodes, Geo. W. Moon, Newton Merrill, Al
ned Lohr and - Armstrong. to intersect
the county road near Harry Hershman's a
distance Of about one mile.
GEORGE W. MOON.
NEWTON MERRILL,
ALFRED LOHR,
THEO. BECKMAN,
Il and 10 others, Petitioners