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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-05-16
Cheap Farm Lands.

The government is looking for from
500 to 1000 hardy, industrious farmers
to accept farms on rather novel plan
for little or nothing. There are strong
efforts being made by the government
now to settle up the irrigable west.
The call for volunteer farmers is part
of this campaign. There is about
$4,000 acres of land, good farming land,
much Of it already under ditch and more
being put there on the Ute Indian
Reservation. This is the reservation
from which war party of Utes recent
ly broke away and went on a spree
through Wyoming and South Dakota.
The Indians do not want the land, will
not farm it, so the government is will
ing to rent it out to American farmers
at 70 cents per year with the privilege
OF buying it in fee simple when the In
dams to whom it has been allotted die
off. The land is fine altitude, 5000
feet with fertile soil and even climate.
All temperate zone crops do well, there
is an excellent market for everything
that can be raised at good prices. 1t
offers rather exceptional opportunity
for farmers who want to start their
boys off in fine locality at little ex-
pense. Details of the plans for appor-
tioning the farms can be had on applica-
ton from the Commissioner of Indian
Affairs at Washington.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-05-16

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A Call to the Young Men.

The young Mems Christian Literary
and Social Society will hold its weekly
meeting in the rooms of the society in
the Mitchell building on Tuesday even
ing at o'clock. Mr.. j. C. Renninger
will address the meeting. 1t is hoped
that more of the members of the society
will be present than has been in attend
ance for some weeks past.
Young men, it will take more than
little ''froth" of enthusiasm to main
tain this organization, and since the
business men and others of the town
have made:such liberal response to our
appeal for financial aid, we are in duty
bound to uphold the work.
Let US have full attendance of the
membership next Tuesday evening.
J. B. WORKMAN,
Chairman Spiritual Committee.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-05-16

talent, resources and purity of charac-
ter, then and since, but having the in
terests and good of the whole people
and the great Republican party in mind
and heart, do not and can not believe
that he should be nominated for third
term, on any one in his stead for the
purpose of carrying out or transmitting
his my policy. | do not wish in my
day to see or aid in the breaking of a
rule, old as our national government for
the mere purpose of gratifying personal
ambition and favoritism.
This paper comes from one, not in
practical politics, who has voted at Is
Presidential elections always the same
way-in favor of what was believed for
the best of ALL Another fact, which
might by some be considered incredible
can be stated, not in vain, | hope, that
| have first and last, lived under q of
our % Presidents with a possibility of
another, who | wish to be in every way
fit and suitable statesman such as we
used to have and still have in reserve.
Then let such be chosen, none other, so
that our great party and the body of
the people too, may be satisfied, and
continued. Excessive takers of each
party ought to DE avoided.
J. B.
Cumberland, Md, May 8, 1907.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-05-16
Order of Railway Conductors.

The Order of Railway Conductors
have invaded Memphis, Tenn, for the
purpose of holding the annual conven-
ton.
No. train last Sunday was occupied
fore and aft with B. and o. conductors
anditheir families. Captains Shipley,
Hildebrand and Gearey were in the
party, and they were full of interesting
incidents of railway life. All of them
know every foot Of the Seventeen Mile
grade and indeed the whole line and all
had good word to say of Oakland and
its healthful and invigorating climate
Capt Kent was the conductor in charge
of the train.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-05-16
DRILLING FOR OIL WAS
BEGUN LAST SATURDAY
On tuesday at Depth of 1870 Feet
the Tools Stuck and Cable Parted.

Drilling for oil by the Yough River
Oil and Gas Company on the farm of
Mr.. John Harmed, five miles west of
Oakland, was begun last Saturday af-
ter noon and continued until midnight
when thirty feet had been completed.
The work was resumed Sunday mid
night and kept up steadily until Tues
day morning when the drill stuck at
depth Of one hundred and twenty feet
and the cable to which it was attached
parted.
without, ceasing in their labors to re-
cover the tools succeeded in bringing
them to the surface Wednesday morn
ing.
At the time drilling commenced it
was the intention of drillers to start the
work with the new cable which had
been shipped with the balance of the
machinery but when it was being reel
ed on by the worknlen a defect was
found in it and it was reshipped 20 the
factory and another one ordered in its
stead. In order not to delay the work
any more than possible the hole was
started with an old cable which was to
be replaced with the new one when it
arrives, which is expected at Hutton
either today or tomarrow, when the
work of drilling will be resumed and
pushed forward as fast as possible.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-05-16
PRESENTED WITH LIFE
CERTIFICATE TO TEACH
Two OF Garrett CountY's Teachers
SignallY Honored.

Miss Marion B. Leary and Miss May
Hamill, both of Oakland, were each
presented with a life certificate as
teachers at the local normal school on
last Tuesday afternoon. Supt. E. A.
Browning and DIR. E. H. Bartlett, of the
county school Board, were present and
conducted the exercises.
The certificates were awarded by the
State Board of Education. They carry
with them the authority to teach with
out examination. in any of the schools
of the State of Maryland to which either
of them may be duly elected.
The honor conferred upon these two
worthy young ladies of Garrett county
increases when it is known they are the
first female teachers of Garrett who
were ever awarded a life certificate.
The presentation of the certificates
was public one so that other teachers
may be stimulated to strive for a SINH
lar honor, carrying with it all that it
does. 1t was pointed out by the county
superintendent, Mr.. E. A. Browning,
that person who applies for such a
certificate must have taught seven
years, five of them in Maryland; that
the applicant must be a holder of first
class, first-grade certificate at the time
of application; that the party must be
highly recommended by the pastor of
the church of which he or she is men,
Der; that the county school board must
recommend the petition to the State
Board; and finally, it is required that
the applicant must have a certificate
from the secretary of the state reading
circle, in which it is certified that the
teacher who seeks the life certificate
has performed the work outlined by the
state reading circle. From these re-
quirements it is seen that it is no easy
thing to win a state life certificate; it
is also well known that the possessor of
one has labored hard and well to secure
Ills recognition of the State Board.
& d, furthermore, the State Board re-
%erv es the right at all times to cancel
the certificate should the holder thereof
be thought not entitled to the same.
The presentation speech was made by
DR.. E. H. Bartlett, clerk to the local
school board. Prof M. X. Turner made
the response for the recipients of the
certificates. At the close of Prof.
Turner's response, Mr.. F. E. Rathbun
was asked to say few which he did in
humorous vein.
DR.. Bartlett, in his speech of presen-
tation, said in part:
'These certificates, young ladies, en-
title you to teach in any of the schools
of the State without an examination.
You owe nothing to the State for them;
but by your faithful work of seven
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-05-16

years, our State owes you these certifi-
Gates and these new honors; the honor
is owed only to yourselves, the State
simply acknowledges itself as indebted
to you, and in recognition thereof gives
you these certificates.
I'm fact you have done what none
other could do for you. 1t is your own
labors alone which qualify you to be
teachers, and which justify the state
board to be able to give you these d.
plomas.
ut is not my purpose to try to be
eloquent. The occasion does not de-
mand it. This meeting and this pre-
sentation is intended merely as lesson
to the other teachers here; to stimulate
and inspire them to win by their efforts
for themselves the honors that are con-
ferred here this afternoon. You owe
nothing to the State of Maryland for
these honors; but to yourselves is due
all credit and praise.
''In conclusion, | want to say that no
happier occasion has ever presented it
self to me for many years. The joy
that is mine in presenting. these is to be
compared only to the commencement
day of fifty-two years ago, when l was
the recipient of my diploma"
At the close of the meeting, Miss
Hamill and Miss Leary were heartily
congratulated upon their success as
teachers and upon itheir recognition by
the State Board of Education.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-05-16
COURT HOUSE CONTRACT
WAS AWARDED MONDAY
To MIR. W. A. LiIIer, of keyser, at His
Bid of S60,962.OO.

The adjourned meeting of the Court
House Commission of Garrett county
was held on Monday of this week in the
rooms of the Bar Association in Oakland
at which time the contract for the cree
ton of the proposed new Court House
for Garrett county was awarded to Mr..
w. A. .ller, of Keyser, West Va, for
the sum of $6O,962, exclusive of the
plumbing, heating and lighting, which
contract was let to Messrs. A. D. Nay
lor G. Co., of Oakland, for the sum of
S.. S22.
The building will be ninety-six by one
hundred and twenty-feet, in the shape
of cross, with three floors, exclusive
of the basement, the latter being
planned to accommodate the heating
plant and necessary coal bunkers, toilet
rooms and storage vaults for old records
and papers.
The main entrance to the building viii
be from Alder street and on the first
floor will be located Offices and private
rooms for the County Treasurer, Or
phans' Court, County Commissioners
and Clerk of the Circuit Court. Each
of these Offices will be provided with its
individual fire-proof vault. In the cen
ire of the building and runningyfrom
the first floor to the dome is rotunda
from which doors lead to the various of
| fees above named.
From the first floor to the second floor
a double stairway is provided which is
carried on up to the third floor
On the second floor will be located
the court room which will amply &C
commodate very large number of peo-
pie. 1t will be constructed along the
lines of modern theatre with gently
sloping floors and with balcony on two
sides. The ceiling will be highland the
room will be lighted and ventilated by
| the most modern methods. In the rear
Of the court room four other rooms
have been provided which will be used
by the Court, members of the bar and
for the accommodation of witnesses
who are excluded from the court room
during the trial of cases in which they
are interested.
On this floor is also located Offices for
the States Attorney, School Commits
missioners and the Court library.
On the third floor will1be two rooms
for the accommodation of petit juries,
SIX other office rooms, the grand jury
room and two rooms for witnesses be-
fore the grand jury.
The building will be constructed of a
light colored pressed brick with stone
trimmings, slate roof and the dome COW
cred with copper
While the contract covering the con-
struction and plumbing is several thous-
and dollars below the amount authorized
by the voters to be expended in erect
ing and furnishing the building, other
and additional expenses must be met by
the Commission which will probably re-
quire the expenditure of the entire ap-
preparation of $4,000.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-05-16
Graduated as Nurse,

Miss Mamie Miller, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. c. NJ Miller, of Swanton,
graduated and received her diploma as
a trained nurse from the Hoffman Hos
pital at Keyser, West Va, on Friday of
last week. Miss Miller was one among
three who received their diplomas. She
is an excellent young lady and her sue
cess in the profession she has chosen is
assured.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-05-16
$25 Reward.

Twenty-Five dollars reward will be
paid for information that will lead to
the arrest and conviction of the party
or parties who broke and carried away
the water pipes, spigots, ETC., from
the Lambert, Shelleberger and Hay
wood cottages located in the suburbs of
Oakland FRED. A. THAYER.
States Attorney.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-05-16
Coal Land Deal,

A. M. lnskeep, of Moorefeld, W.
Va, has sold the coal under his farm at
Harrison, W. Va, to company pro-
NOTED by Lee OFT, the purchase price
being S24, 700.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-05-16
THE DEATH RECORD.
MRS. JENNA MOWERY.

Died, at the home of her son at West
ernport, on Friday of last week, very
suddenly of heart disease, Mrs. Jemima
Mowery, of near Swanton, this county.
Mrs. Mowery was quite aged and at the
time of her death was on visit to her
son. Her funeral took place at West
ernport on Sunday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-05-16
MRS. PETER J. LOHR.

Died, at her home near Deer Park,
after several weeks of suffering with
heart disease, Mrs. Peter j. Lohr, on
Sunday night last. Mrs. Lohr is sur
vived by her husband and seven children,
five daughters and two sons. Her fun
eral took place Monday afternoon, the
interment being made in the Deer Park
cemetery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-12
IN MYLADY'S BOUDOIR

Steaming the face is such an absurd
way of ''beautifying' that one wonders
that the results do not frighten women
out OF trying it. Steaming OF any kind
does leave the skin dehciously soft
and pink. there is no denying that;
but in the long run. II is so apt 10
make wrinkles. It can't help doing so,
for when the natural oil. which keeps
the skin young and smooth, is dried
up without being artihcially replaced.
wrinkles and burrows are sure 10 fol-
low. There is way OF doing it,
though. that satisfies the girls who
have the get handsome quick" craze,
without having any bad after effects.
a beautiful woman who had at 40
much fresher skin than most girls
half her age. has told me her method.
She fills the set-bowl with hot water,
hotter even that she can bear her
hand in. Near by she has a second bowl
fun of stone cold water. ice water If
she can get 1t. Then she drops thick
piece of flannel, folded into a pad about
the size of her face. into the basin of
hot water. She pulls 1t out by one
corner lays it on a folded bath towel
and holds the whole over her face,
taking care that the wet towel doesn't
i touch the skin. as II might blister it,
She steams the face until the skin
! fairly tingles. then goes to her dressing
table and messages it thoroughly with
pure cold cream. This massaging is
the most firing part OF the treatment,
/ taking about 10 minutes. She rubs and
rubs with a circular motion, till the
! pores have absorbed all the oil that
they possibly can. Then she hastens
back to the bath room and repeats the
steaming for three or four minutes
more, just enough to melt away the
| superfluous cream.
Instantly after this second steaming
she dips the face into the bowl of icy
cold water and holds it there till the
pores are completely closed Then she
pats the tingling flesh with a soft
towel till it is quite dry. The
towel must be soft and the patting
gentle. for one may well imagine that
the skin is very tender after such q
treatment.
Now she is ready for dressing. but
the after treatment must be tudicious
She goes over the face again with
wee bit of cream. just enough to make
a basis for a good powdering. Their
she powders the whole face with {
thick layer OF toilet talcum, TO pro
tect it from the sudden changes in tn,
temperature as she goes from room L
room or through the halls. The extr;
powder is rubbed off in 10 or Is min
utes, making the face presentable 70
company. STILL even the powder is no
: enough of a protection to keep tn
complexion from chapping, If expose,
to the outdoor air within an hour.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-12
FALL CoLoRs.

Anything but plain fabrics seems,
according to the display OF dress ma
terials, to be the order of the day. But
this is the stone over which many a
woman will stumble in her selection OF
her winter wardrobe Fancy materials
are all right Tor women with money
sufficient to warrant their abandon
ment Of garments once they are tired
of them.
But for the woman who must make
a suit or gown or coat last as long as
it is possible plain materials are al
ways the best choice-the only choice
from a common sense standpoint Nc
woman likes to wear a garment that
marks her by its conspicuousness, and
a fancy material or bright color worr
often does this very thing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-12
COLoRS TO WEAR.

Did you know that the colors you
wear are even more essential than a
particular style? For they have every
thing to do with your appearance.
The auburn haired girl can wear red.
unless she is very pale. Also can she
wear green, yellow. and black is be-
coming and often, IL the hair is gol-
den, the various shades OF blue are
attractive
The woman with dark hair. blue
eyes. skin not clear, can wear dark
blue. gray, black. plum and white
when all white makes up an outfit
She should avoid sharp colors. A wo-
man with lusterless hair should never
wear a glossy hat, as 1T makes hei
hair dead looking. A brunette looks
we'll in cold blue, yellow, black anc
sometimes the deeper tones OF red.
Many think red is exceptionally be
coming to the brunette, but II only ha'
tendency to make more noticeable
the olive tinted complexion. Th'
blonde can wear most colors. though
she must use care and judgment. since
a too vivid shade will make her hal
dull looking and give a putty expires
sion to even a good clear skin. Greer
| is unusually attractive for a blonde
and when the complexion eoloring i
clear pink and white, she may adop
the most trying color there is-laven
der.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-12

ITS strange" said Miss Dian, nod
hing with a faraway look. 1T would
seem that Mrs. Krlll knew Of the
whereabouts of her husband before
she saw the handbills."
"And possibly about the murder
also" said Hurd.
Brother and sister looked at one an
other. The case was becoming more
and more interesting Mrs. Krill evil
IDENTIFY knew more than she chose to
admit. But at this moment the train
stopped, and they got out. Hurd took
his handbag and walked into the town
with his pretty sister tripping beside
him. She gave him an additional piece
of information before they arrived at
the Red Pig. This Hokar is not at all
popular" she said. They say he eats
cats and dogs Yes. I've talked to
several old women, and they say they
lost their animals. One cat was found
strangled in the yard, and
"Strangledr interrupted the detec-
tive. Hum, and the mans an Indian,
possibly a thug"
Whats a thug?" asked Aurora, star
ing.
Hurd explained. II ran through the
book lent by Beecot last night" he
added, "and was so interested 1 sat
up till dawn
you do look chippy," said his sister
candidly. "but from what you say,
there are no thugs living"
mo, the author says so. Still, it's
queer, this strangling. and then the
cruel way In which the man was muir
dered. Just what a Hindoo would do.
The sugar, too
''Oh, nonsensel Hokar left the sugar
by mistake. If he had intended to
murder Norman he wouldn't have Civ.
en- himself away"
II expect he never thought any one
would guess he was a thug. The
novel is not one usually read now
adays. 1t was the merest chance that
Miss Norman came across it and told
Beecot"
II don't believe in such condolences, ,
said Aurora dryly, for in spite of hel
fluffy httenish looks she was a very
practical person. But here we are Al
the Red Pig. Nice and comfy, ISM
it?"
The inn was certainly very pretty
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-12

81 suppose your ladies sometimes
went TO see this gent in town.
"Meanin' Mr.. Hay" said Matilda art
lessly. well, sir, they did, one at a
time and then together. Missus would
go and miss would foller, an miss an
missus together would take their Joy
of the Towers an shops and Nine.
Tusord's and SIGH like, Mr. Hay allays
lookin' after 'em."
Did they ever visit Mr. Hay In
july
"No, they didn't" snapped Matilda,
with a change of tone which did not
escape Hurd, land I don't know, sir,
why you arsk them questions"
MY good woman, ask no questions.
II l do. you need not reply Let US
change the subject My sister tells me
you make good curries in this hotel"
"Hokar do, me bein' but a plain
cook"
"Ohi He's an IndianT'
Eyes, he is, sir. A pore Indian cast
away as missus took up with when he
come here drenched with rain and
weary All, missus was allays good
and kind and Christianliker'
Privately Hurd thought this descrip-
ton did not apply very well to the lady
In question, but he was careful not to
arouse Matilda's suspicious again by
contradicting her. He pretended tc
joke Il wonder you don't marry this
Indian and keep him here always tC
make the curries l have heard Of"
ME marry a blackw cried Matilda
tossing her rough head. well, sir,
never" her breath failed her, IAN hin
goin' about the country"
what do you mean by that?"
"What l say" said Miss Junk. Hell
stop here, Christianlike. for days anC
then go OFF to sell things as a 'awker
My par was a 'awker, sir, but a white
white man OF the finest"
Hurd was about to ask another ques
ton, when a husky voice was heart
singing somewhat out of tune. what
that?" asked Hurd irritably.
"Ler', sir, wot nervses you ave
IT'S only Cap'n Jessop maxim hissel
'appy-like"
Captain Jessopw Hurd laughed. 81
had run down his man at last