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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-12-28

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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-04-29
SHEEP KILLING DOCS DE-
PLET|NG FARMERS FL0CKs
lnroads Made Upon the Fold Of Mr.. T.
W. CaSfeeI Who Sustained Much Loss

The business of sheep raising in Gar
rett county will never be a profitable
undertaking until so means has been
devised to rid the country of the hordes
of worthless dogs which roam at will
seemingly ownerless, over all sections
of the county, destroying sheep and the
sheep industry which would, with the
proper protection against the mauraud-
erings Of these animals, become not
only a business of profit but one which
would add untold wealth to the county
and open a way for the employment of
labor.
In the past years the number Of
sheep killed by dogs in the immediate
vicinity Of Oakland is almost countless.
One farmer has lost hundreds Of dollars
worth and as a result he is determined
to dispose of his remaining sheep, and
go out Of the business driven out, we
may say, by worthless dogs.
In recent years however, the at
tacks upon the sheep folds Of the farm
era have been few. but last week a new
outbreak occurred when two dogs were
seen worrying flock of sheep belonging
to MIR. n. w. Casteel and before the
animals We're driven off they had killed
valuable eve and crippled some eight
or ten other sheep belonging to Mr..
Casteel
Mr.. Casteel is naturally indignant
over his loss and has no recourse to re.
cover damages as he is uniformed as tc
the ownership Of the dogs and was not
able to recognize them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-04-29
GORTNER.

Owing to the extreme wet weather
of the past few weeks the farmers have
been considerably delayed with their
spring work.
Messrs. Evans and kessel, of Eastern
Virginia, were in this vicinity last
week where they purchased a large
drove of cattle.
Artle Dodge and sister, Miss Cora,
were pleasant callers at the home of D..
NJ. Schrock Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wamsley, of near
Keyser, w. Va. are on an extended
visit to their uncle, Chas. Wamsley, at
this place.
Bliss Baker was calling on friends at
Brookside, w Va, last Sunday.
A. W. Killius spent Sunday last with
relatives at Oak Grove, Md
l.. S. Swartzentruber is building an
addition to his brick yards at this place.
Services at the Union Church next
Sunday as follows: Sabbath school at
$50 Preaching at 1890 a. m. and at
7 p. m. Everybody invited to attend.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-04-29
THE WHEELING BUSINESS
MEN ENJOYED THEIR VISIT
Came to Oakland Last Thursday After
noon on Special Train.

Last Thursday afternoon the special
train bearing representatives of the var
iOus wholesale and manufacturing in
terests of Wheeling arrived in Oakland
about two O'Clock and was met at the
station by a large number of the local
business men, the City band and dele
cation Of the Oakland Board of Trade.
The visitors as soon as they arrived
We're escorted from the station to Sec
ond street and thence to the court house
whore a public reception was rendered
them, the band meanwhile playing
number Of selections.
After brief inspection of the new
building and visit to the merchants by
individual members of the excursion
party they returned to the station and
went from here to Grafton.
The visitors expressed their high ap-
probation at the reception accorded
them by the people of Oakland and re
GREETED that they could not spend more
! time here. They promised, however,
that on their next annual trip arrange
ments would be made for longer stop
in Oakland, many of the gentlemen of
the party being quite enthusiastic oyer
| the location of Oakland and its general
air of progressiveness
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-04-29
TWO VALUABLE HORSES
~f
KILLED ON RAILROAD
Near Big YOughiOgheny Bridge Last
= Sunday Morning by Freight Train.

Last Sunday morning about o'clock
west bound freight train drawn by
engine No. 1903, ran down andl killed
two horses belonging to Mr.. George
Geissman, of Oakland. The animals
had been in pasture on the WEIGH farm,
west of Oakland, but had escaped from
the field and strayed upon the track
near the Washington Spring crossing.
When the train which caused the
death of the animals arrived at the
crossing it is apparent, from tracks
made alongside the railway, that the
animals were grazing nearby and they
became frightened and started to run
between the rails. Thus they ran in
front of the engine until the Yough
bridge, which is an undertruss struc-
ture and covered only with the ties and
rails, was reached. When the horses
attempted to cross the bridge their legs
went into the openings between the ties
and the engine struck them, killing both
instantly and carrying one beyond the
bridge after severing its body in twain
Railroad employees had the animals
appraised by disinterested parties who
placed the damages sustained at $500.
Mr.. Geissman has filed claim with the
railroad officials for the amount he
deems the animals were worth and he
hopes to be reimbursed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-04-29

18th inst. is before me and | thank you
for addressing US on the subject referred
to. and am pleased to make reply for
publication as you desire.
When we first took up the matter of
the extension of our gas line system to
Oakland and other towns in your vicin-
ity, which we did at the earnest solicita-
ton of prominent citizens in Terra Alta,
the Board of Trade and others in y, ur
city, we had some doubts that a sufficient
number of consumers could be secured
owing to the investment necessary, but
1T Is only fair to state that we are very
much gratified with the interest and
wide-awake spirit developed in your
city and other towns mentioned in TAX
ing hold of this matter, which reflects
great credit on your progressiveness.
While it is quite true that we have not
yet secured a sufficient number OF con-
tracts to warrant our going ahead with
such construction, but the number we
have received leaves but little doubt in
our minds but what your different sOici-
tors will secure the required number
Therefore towards that END we have
taken franchises in number Of the
towns, as well as had a number Of routes
SUI EtNtu from WHICH we GNDeCl 10 St
lect a final one and in other ways have
gone ahead and made considerable eX-
penditure.
The exact time in which we would
start this work must necessarily depend
on how soon the different solicitors may
be able to secure the additional signers.
/ We would, therefore, request that the
different organizations and committees
from these different towns redouble
their efforts toward soliciting and be
able to place these additional contracts
in our hands without delay, after which
we can assure you work Of construction
will start just as soon as it is possible
to gather together the necessary ma
( terial, etc.
Thanking you for the kindly interest
you have shown in this matter by adj
! dressing US, | remain,
Very truly yours.
! J. d. NORTHRUP,
Gen'l Supt.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-04-29
MAY METEOROLO6Y
Month Will Glow With Sunshine and
Be Free from Frost.

Peter R. Smith forecasts the weather
for May as follows:
The storm exciting causes for the
month of May are much lessened this
year over what they were for the past
several Mays. Hence causes denote it
bright, rosy month, glowing with sun
shine. And, indeed, even in the cyclonic
belts these destructive storms will be
much reduced in force. The causes
which bring about frost are at mini
mum. If any frost should appear it
will be light. May will have refreshing
showers, which will be followed by cool
er conditions. May will open with a
rain on her border in western and cen
trail parts.
On the last day of April warm wave
will be developed, bringing on cloudi-
ness and rain. The wave on its passage
will break and form electric showers in
many places as it moves on eastward.
Fair, cooler weather will follow.
A wave of disturbance will be central
on the 9Th. The period will start with
warm wave on the 9Th. Cloudiness
and rain will be on transit. passing east
on the 9th, 7th and 9Th. A change to
fair, cooler weather will follow the
western flank of the wave, which may
be cool enough for frost
A storm period comes on the 18th,
18th and 18th. A change to warmer
will be experienced on the 10th, and on
the l1th and 18th thundershowers will
ma terialize. On or about the 18th
cooler weather will prevail. There
should be no alarm at this time of frost
danger. If any it will be very light.
| A change to much warmer will be ex.
/ perienced on or touching the 18th, which
will develop a storm wave that will be
in force to the 18th A series of thun,
der showers of much strength will pre-.
vail generally at this period in most
parts of the country. After the pas
sage Of the wave it will be much cooler
on or about the 18th.
A storm period is central on the 23d
oath, and 25th. Thundershowers will
develop and in places storms of wine
will show up with much vigor Thick
cloudiness and light rains will material
ize on the storm days generally.
The last period is central on or touch
ing the Goth, which is likely to bring
several stormy days touching the 18th.
The storm wave is likely to break W
into thundershowers, which may daily
appear to June | or 2
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-04-29
NATURAL CAS- COMPANY
WANTS MORE PLEDGES
Correspondence Between The RepubIi-
can and Gas COmpany's Manager.

Franchises for the laying of
natural gas mains into Deer Park and
Loeb Lynn Heights were obtained by
the representatives of the West Vir-
ginia and Maryland Gas Company On
last Thursday morning and afternoon
and on Thursday night at a special
meeting of Oakland's council an ordi-
nance granting the gas company the
right to lay and maintain gas mains
under the streets and alleys of the town
was presented. While the franchise
was not granted at this meeting it was
passed at a meeting of the Mayor and
Council on Friday night, giving the gas
company rights and privileges for a
term of forty years, during which time
the rates to be charged for the product
of the gas company is not to exceed at
any time the price Of fifty cents per
thousand cubic feet.
/ The gas company having thus secured
franchises with the right to lay and
maintain service pipes in the towns of
/ Deer Park, Loeb Lynn Heights and
! Oakland THE REPUBLICAN DESTROYS of
obtaining from the superintendent of
! the gas company information as to the
I probable date when gas may be expect
ed to be delivered to the residents of
the towns above named, addressed the
following letter to Mr. j. D. Northrup,
general superintendent of the gas COM
pany at Cumberland:
Office of The REPUBLICAN.
OAKLAND, Md, April 70, 1909
J D. Northrup, Esp, Gen'l Manager.
West Va. and Maryland Gas Com
pany, Cumberland, Md,
DEAR SIR:-As a matter of public in
terest to the people of Oakland and
other communities in this section of
Garrett county who are extremely nx-
lOuS for information, from an official
source, will you Kindly state for publ
cation in the next issue of The Republi-
can, when, in your opinion, will the gas
line be laid to supply the residents of
the various towns who have agreed to
BECOME subcribers of 1.-The company you
represent, or, if the matter has not yet
beer determined by your officials what
further step would you suggest be TAX
en- by our residents to insure the speedy
and trust, favorable action on the part
of the Gas Company?
An early answer will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
BENZ. H. SMELL.
Pub. The Republican.
To the above letter Mr. Northrup re-
piled as follows, which Is self expana-
tory, and the success of the movement
to have gas brought to Oakland depends
very much upon the future efforts of
our own residents in this direction:
WEST VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND
GAS COMPANY
CUMBERLAND, MD, April 27, 1909.
Benz. H. Sincell, Publisher, The Repub-
lican, Oakland Md,
DEAR SIR: Your valued favor of the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-04-29
Eggs and Chickens

From the celebrated breed of Column
bian Wyandottes. Cockrel awarded
third prize at Elmira, n Y, out of
siXty-three. Buff Leghorns, imported
from Battle Creek, Mich, and White
Wyandottes, pure white strain; eggs,
10 for 81; small chicks, 81 each. also
handle fine breed of Barred Plymouth
Rocks. Cash must accompany all
orders. Address r. c. McCandlish,
Friendsville, Md. 7-2m $50
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-04-29
DOG Prisoner at Work.

During the past week or ten days
quite a number of dogs in and about
Oakland have been poisoned That
OaE land can every well spare many of
the worthless animals no one Will dis
pute, but the manner that has been en-
ployed by the unknown distributor of
poison does not appeal to the average
person as being humane or the proper
mode of procedure.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-04-29
Mt. Lake Park
Summer Program
For Season 1909

Dates have been arranged as fol-
lows for conferences, etc, to be held
this summer at Mountain Lake Park:
June 25-July 5. Young Woman's
Christian Association, East Cen
trail College Section.
tIune 29-July 2. Maryland State
:, Teachers Association.
July 6-15. INSTRUMENTATION Camp
Meeting.
July 1913 Home Missionary and
Church Extension Conference.
July 17-19. Woman's Home Mis-
sionarY Society Anniversary.
July 24-26. Woman S Foreign Mis-
sionary Society Anniversary.
July 81 Aug. 2. Maryland Sta e
Horticultural Society.
August. The Mountain Chautauqua.
Exact dates TO beannounced later
Other prospective conferences to
be announced later.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-04-29
Church To Be Improved.

Members of the Oakland Presbyter-
ian church are making arrangements to
improve both the interior and exterior
of their house of worship. The interior
walls will be redecorated and probably
new windows substituted for those now
in service. The pews will be reoiled
and a new carpet laid. The outside
woodwork will be repainted and some
Improvements made to the lawn sur
rounding the edifice While these i'm
provements are under way no Interrupt
ton will occur in the services of the
congregation as the Lutheran church
has been placed at the disposal of the
Presbyterian membership as well as the
Sunday school, the latter meeting at
the usual hour in the Lutheran Sunday
school room every Sunday afternoon.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-04-29
Call for Your Letters.

Mr.. John c. Brooks, Mr.. J. G. Cub
berly, Mrs. Stella Gilpin, Miss Carrie
johnson. Mrs. J. W. Lord, Mrs. VIM.
r. Savadge, Mr.. w, R. Savedge, Mr..
Charles Welch.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-04-29
REV. GIDEON J. FERGUSON.

Died, at his home, Elder Hill, on
Monday last, after a protracted illness
due to extreme old age and as the re-
suit of stroke paralysis suffered more
than year ago, Rev. Gideon j. Fergu-
son, aged more than eighty years. The
deceased was local minister of the NJ.
f. church for half a century and was
a man of true Christian principles. His
funeral took place at Hoyes on Wednes-
day.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-04-29
TIE DEATH RECORD.
NILS MARGARET COMBS.

Miss Margaret Combs, aged 20 years,
daughter of Mr.. John S. Combs, died
this morning at $50 O'Clock at her home
in Carpenters Row, Ridgelev, after a
lingering illness of tuberculosis. She
leaves her father, two brothers, William
S. Combs, Of Newark, Ohio, and Frank
B. Combs, of this city, ard three sisters,
Blanche, Pearl and Dewetta all at home.
Cumberland Times. Mss Combs was
a daughter of John S Combs. formerly
editor of the Mountain Democrat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-11
BULL MOVEMENT
 SENDS COTTON UP

New York, Nov 10.-A fresh out burst of bullish excitement, which de- yeloped in the cotton market yes- terday, following the recent sensa- tional break, was renewed at the opening this morning, and before mid day prices showed a net advance of from 3l to 8 points, with a January selling at 149 and May at 15.17.
 This meant an advance from 9S to 1.10 points-about $4.90 to $5.50 per bale from the low figures of Mon- day morning-and attracted heavy realizing as aa result Of which fuctu- ations later in the morning were ner- vous and irregular.
 Frightened shorts were urgent buy CTS on early advance, and in addition to the support from the bull leaders there was a renewal of public demand suggesting that the reported strength of interior holders had established a fresh confidence in high prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-11
~GRAUSTARK. IS T0
 BE SEEN IN THIS CITY

"Graustark, adapted for the sla' e from George Barr McCutcheon pop ular novel, will be seen in this city soon.
 This play comes 10 us direct from its unpara1lel success in New York and Chicago, with the same cast Of players and magnificent production the critics praised so highly. "Graustark" proved a sensation m he above named cities, and enjoy ed long runs in both places. The extraordinary success of the play s largely due to the tremendous num- Der of people who have read the book and became fascinated with its charming story and naturally want to see their favorite characters on the stage. In this they are not disappointed for the dramatic version embraces all the startling episodes and includes all the characters of Mir. McCutcheon's delightful book.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-11
rADSAvt Tiff SINNERS
So Declares Dr. NOwlin in His Ser mon at the First Baptist Church Last Night.

Dr. W. D. Nowlin, of Mayfield, Ky, added five more additions 10 the Firsd Baptist church last night, whef7 he delivered another forceful sermon to a large congregation. H:5 theme was The Penitent Thief and the Promise Made to Him by the Master. Today thou shalt be with me n Par adI-e." Services will he conducted today as usual.
 There are some people who te'' us that Christ meart when ne said: Today shalt thou be with Me in Pardise,' Today thou shalt be With Me in the grave or the Spiritland. said the speaker. There are others who tell us that Christ made no prom ise at all to the man. It is hazardous business to undertake 10 change the meaning of Gods wore. If God had ever changed his plan u' salvation it would either have been for the better or the worse If for the better, then the first plan was imperfect, and if for the worse, then the last plan was imperfect, and to say that God does things imperfect!y is 10 destroy the character of God. We learn that this man went to Paradise, and, according to Paul and John Paradise is where God is Christ said, today thou shalt be with Me in Paradise, And we know Chrisc went to the Father and so the thief went to the Father too. The terms on which this man entered Paradise
 were not church membership, not baptism, not morality, not Mosaic law. There were no priests to stand between him and his Lord to ab- solve Him from his sins. We need to realize that we cant depend up- on church membership, or baptism, nor salvation.
 While we believe that baptism is very important, yet it does not save, Following Him in baptism does not
 make us love Him, but is proof that we do love Him. AS these were not the terms of his entrance into Par
 adise. what were they? First, He
 realized His lost condition. Then He
 confessed his sins and called upon l the name of the Lord. He exercised
 repentance toward God and faith in
 the Lord Jesus Christ therefore was
 saved. These are exactly the things
 required of every sinner coming tn
 God
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-11
Rem ark able Power.

A dear old lady was taken one day to musical service in a Boston church. She had heard much about the fine voice of the soprano and was prepared for q treat.
 She sat iE rapt enjoyment until the service was over and then turned q ra diant face toward her escort. who WAS a young grandson.
 Dear boy she said. you've given me great treat. Her voice is per fectIy beautiful. It made cold chills run all up and down my spine
 Its too bad. grandmamna.' said the boy, ..but she didn't sing today, though she was there. The gentleman next me sa.s she's been suffering from bad cold and one of the chorus had to sing the solos for her. What dear?" said the old lady. ! looking monentarily distressed. Then her face cleared. and she patted his arm reaSsuringly.
 Never you mind she said. We can come again some time. But, after all, if she can make ne feel that way without singing don't know that It would be wise for me to hear hel l Now. would it:"-Iouth's Companion
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-11
I4 CIVTTA.nAIr -nuEnzHAA.A..-- - '
 cup; among them was girl who h. ;. l-----'-' ntYfuI1uHAI

Ladies of Stuttgart Are Responsible for tile Promotion of Carnival
 That Is Unique in History of the
 State.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-11

Stuttgart, Nov. l0.-The ladies of Stuttgart are arranging for carni- val unique in the history of the state, the first Annual Arkansas Rice Car nival. to be held here November E to 20, a solid week of enjoyment.
 Rice will be king during the week, and dhe new indl&tfy will be given such a boost as it has never had before.
 There will be many exhibitions il- illustrative of the rice industry, from a rice thresher in actual operation. also a big rice mill with a capacity of HOO barrels in 12 hours, and there will be a rice kitchen the most complete ever shown in the country.
 There will be an elaborate display of women s work under the direction of Mrs. l.. G. Lentz, who had charge of similar department at the state fair at Hot Springs.
 ' a like capacity at the Seattle expo sition, and the St Louis Worlds Fair will be the judge of the needlework exhibit.
 On Wednesday there will be a gOr- geous floral parade at 10 a. nl headed by the carnival queen and escort, fol- lowed by baby show and prominent speakers in the afternoon.
 On Thursday there will be great trades parade at 10 a. m. to be re- viewed by Governor Don aghey, who will speak at 1: 30 D. III.
 Music will be furnished by the Second Regiment, Modern Woodman and Henley's Family Band. The city will be elaborately decorated and il 1unainated The railroad has made rate of one and a third fare for the occasion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-11
She Gave Herself Away.

Judge Davis was one day in his fri- vate office when he was president of the senate and acting vice president. A woman came into the room to see him. He turned and said, Well, madam, what can do for you?' She was neatly dressed in black, with al air of extreme poverty. She told & wretched tale of sorrow and suffering. winding UT with the climax that she and her little family were actually starving and had not tasted food for two days. The judge seemed deeply moved He excused himself for not attending t0 tn" case for tue moment. aS fhc ecn#1o WAS nearly ready to open He cooked 1T his watch with sH air If .eNa1 ion. :!s if it were not going. :ntl said. Gan any one tell noe what time Ii >:. His visitor pulled out {. .:el, watch and told him the time Tlle iuel. ~:'id. Can it be trae that vour 'iltIran haze been without faod f.r fs~G dn%S. when you !ave q gold watch in tho hnIlSe: The w0-aa . s3n ,Fe r, iigi ut the iudge,~ ouesti> aud called s,,lt. "Nau are a hateful ed trir.. md fot;Geed cut of tAe rt'0m. Sbe was . professional deaGheat