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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-07-20

closed to them that the door had sud
denly opened. They turned to face
a drunken. Infatuated. leering figure.
He had on a short, thick fur jacket,
which left his hips completely I'M
covered. A heavy revolver had dan
gled In his holster. He dragged II
out as he spoke and trained 1t on the
boy.
You're going for a longer journey
than you planned" he painted thickly,
as he strove to steady the weapon and
cover the other.
The boy was fumbling at IN rasten-
ings of his coat. His own revolver
was not get-at-able instantly, as II
should have been and would have
been had he been a native to the
west.
Rumble at 'em, you fool" cried
the man. Before you get 'em open.
I'll shoot you dead. i don't do 1t now,
cause ! want you TO taste death and
hell as long as possible before you
go into EN-. You thought you'd make
a fool out Of me. did you, and you,
too. you"
He flung a ~frightful, mordant word
at his wife which stung not less be-
cause 1t was In large measure unde-
served. at least SO far as the boy was
concerned.
I'll settle with you when l get
through with him. Your times up!"
he continued, as the boy at last sue
ceeded In reaching his weapon.
He was game. that boy. although his
face under its blood wes whittier than
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-07-20
Midht Helm.

Mrs. Willis tat the Ladies' Aid So
ciety)-Now, what can you do for the
poor boys at the front?
Mrs. Gillis-I was reading today
where the soldiers are always max
ing sorties. Now, why can't we get
the recipes for those things and make
them ourselves and send them to the
boys?-Puck.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-07-20

Acts directly and peculiarly
on the blood; purifes, enriches
and revitalizes it, and in this
way builds up the whole sys-
tenn. Take it. Get it today.
In usual liquid form or in chocolate
coated tablets called Sarsatabs.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-07-20

Aunt DInah-Ephrum, dat ole Cunnel
Leigh is got some of de fines, mos
lubly young turkeys l eber sot my
blessed Eyes on. Dat am a fac!
Uncle Ephraim-Yaas, honey, dis
chile knows it. An l on'y got 'ligion
two weeks ago! An jes' two days
befo' Thanksgibbin! Dinah, Use mighty
'fraid is goin' to be a backslider,
shuah as youah bohn!
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-03-11

Addison Miner, the well-known bon
vivant of New York, was discussing his
reported contract with vaudevills
agency for a series Of Partisan dances
at $1,000 a week.
THAT report" he said, 'is inflated
In its imitation of the salary and In
its imitation of my knowledge OF the
dances Of the East, the report re
minds me of a theatrical criticism l
once wrote. In this criticism Of a
musical comedy l desired to fatter a
beautiful dancing girl. The girls fig
ure was superb. In my article /
praised It ardently. But the exigencles
of space compelled the excelsior Of most
Of the praise, and only one sentences,
containing a horrible typographical err
ror. was left. This unfortunate SEN
tence ran:
Kathleen Vavasour, who dances in
the second act, possesses a form that
Jumbo might have envied.'"
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-03-11

Discussing international marriages,
Senator Tillman said humorously at a
dinner in Washington.
Think. too. of their queer foreign
manners. They knot their napkins
about their necks, you know, like bibs.
They say that Czech nobleman, a
short time after his marriage with a
Chicago heiress, appeared at the club
with his face covered with fine scars.
Dear me. COUNT cried a friend
Your facet Dueling againl Don't you
know that your life is more valuable
nowr
~'Ah, no, count the other answer
ed. touching his torn countenancs
gravely; I have not been dueling. Il
Is my American wife. She insists %
my eating with q tOrk-''
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-03-11
ThIrty-sIx. Years a RsIIbox...

A tourist arrived at hotel near the
Grand Central station recently, and
when the bellboy, in answer to the
clerks call, stepped forward to take
the hand baggage to the room as.
signed to the new arrival the latter
looked quizzically at the boy" and
said; you look enough like the boy
who took up things for me here 2g
years ago to be his brother" The
servant smiled, and said: You are
nearly right, sir, because I'm the mar
who waited on you them On furthei
questioning he said: It was one o.
the old boys at that time, and pretty
soon itn be SO years since I've beer
bellboy In this house. New Yorl
Tribune.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-03-11
.prOoeedlna WIN caution

why do you insist on keeping that
political enemy of yours before the
pubnc?" asked one statesman. 4''You
are constantly celebrating him."
I'm not celebrating him." replied
the other. but want him to be suf-
ficiently noticeable to keep him
from coming into some convention as
a dark horse and starting life anew"
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-03-11
CHAPTrR xyu

How Tom Gordon had informed HIM
self Of the precise day and train Of
thetY home coming. Ardea did not think
to inquire But he was on the plat
form when the train drew In. and yyAa
ths first TO welooms them
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-03-11
Endless Entertainment.

What are you so deeply interest
ed in?" .ftt ..,sl
tits a serial story about some PEG
ple who are saving for a steam yacht "
Good story, is it2'
Yes; and l expect It viii run on for
yeaxs and years
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-12-21

throughout Garrett county. He was an
enthusiastic advocate of good roads
movement, especially as to rebuilding
the National pike. He came within
eight votes of being nominated for the
house of delegates at the last Republi-
can primaries. He was an active mem
Der of the German Reform church. He
is survived by a widow and four small
children. Mr. Hershberger's father
died about month ago at Norfolk, Va
DR.. WILLIAM H. RAVENsCRAFT.
A telegram received at The Republi-
can Office Tuesday at noon, conveyed
the news of the death of DR.. William
H. Ravenscraft, which occurred Mon
day night at the residence of his son,
Mr. VIM. T. Ravenscraft at Denver,
Col. The intermeDt occurred at Den
yer yesterday afternoon at two
O'Clock. DR.. and Mrs Ravenscraft
left Oakland more than a year ago to
make their home in Denver, where
they resided with their son. For a
number of years past the deceased had
been IN failing health, but the announce
ment of his death came as a surprise to
to his many friends in Oakland. He
was native of Allegany county where
he resided for many years, later coming
to Oakland where he engaged extern
siyely in the practive of medicine DR..
Ravenscraft is survived by his widow
and one son.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-12-21
Why 1t is Now Charles Town.

Senator Chiffon, of West Virginia,
spent Friday at Charles Town, where
he spoke to the Red Men. Mr.. Chiffon
is the first speaker to appear in Charles
Town since the PostoAice Department
broke the name of Charlestown into
two words. There is an interesting
fact in connection with the fixing of
Charles Town Charles P. Granfeld,
First Assistant Postmaster General,
conducted little investigation to as
certain the extent of the confusion in
West Virginia over 'Charleston" and
"Charlestown, and he found that in
one week 1900 letters addressed to
charleston" went to "Charlestown. "
After the investigation the depart
ment change "Charlestown, to
Charles Town." and Charles Town,
it must be.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-12-21
CHRISTMAS GREETING.

This is time of the mighty upheayal,
General frenzy and tragic dispair;
Christmas is here with its annual evil
Bring forth your paesents and give up
your share.
Money is tight and we need all we've
gotten
Presents come high and we've nothing
to spare;
So, if you think that these verses are
rotten
That is the reason I'm peddling hot air
Everything free. l would willingly offer
All kinds of pleasure, good wishes
and such
But when it comes to depicting my
Golfer,
Everyone knows that it's asking too
much. w. H. S.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-12-21
A MERRY Christmas and Happy New
Year to all our readers.

THERE was an ominous pause in Rus
sian government circles at st. letters
burg Tuesday following the abrogation
of the treaty of 1882 by the United
States. The situation was discussed
with much bitterness Tuesday evening
at the ceremonies in connection with the
Cars birthday. Officially the govern
ment maintains a dead silence. The
dominant nationalist party is busy pre-
pairing an anti-American campaign, rak-
ing up such charges as the allegation
that American interference prevented
Russia ending the war in victory with
Japan, and using recent utterances of
prominent Americans against Russia,
to arouse patriotic defiance.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-12-21
WHERE DOES CREDIT FOR IN
CREASED INCOME BELONG?

A Gubernatorial message is necessa-
rily more or less a political document,
and may be expected to claim credit for
everything in sight. Governor Crothers,
nevertheless, goes little too far when
he appropriates for his own administra-
ton the glory of the States increased
income.
When a States income is derived
largely from taxes on gross receipts of
public service corporations an increase
in it is apt to be due to increase in bust
ness prosperity, not to efficiency in the
political administration of the State.
When it is derived from direct taxation
of property, credit for an increase can
be claimed by the State only when the
returns show a greater care in valua-
ton or collection. The increase to a
States income obtained by raising the
tax rate from l6 to p cents is not
necessarily cause for congratulation.
The tax receipts for 1911 were 81 ,245,-
675. SO, or about 18 per cent, in excess
Of those for 1910. The tax rate, at the
same time was increased by 81 3 per
cent. This accounts for most of the
added income. The natural growth Of
business in the State will account for
the balauce. Where, then, do the Gov
ernor and the State Tax Commissioner
come in?
Devotion to his work on the part of
Colonel Schlev, or insistence by the
Governor that the valuation of corpora
ton property should be standardized at
something like its real worth, might
have led to a report for which the high
est praise could be claimed. But there
has been far too much evidence of loose
ness in the administration of the Tax
Department for the people to see IN this
increase of $185, 900 in receipts anything
more than public contribution to the
States expenses of funds at least a
large part of which should have been
raised from the corporations.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-12-21
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAS FAIR
Local ORGANIZATION Will Conduct Such
Three Nights Next Week.

At the rooms of the local lodge
Knights of Pythias, First National
Bank building in Oakland, the organi-
cation will conduct fair on Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday nights of next
week, the proceeds Of which are to be
devoted to the uses of the organization
in fitting up the Knights of Pythias
building which is now nearing compile
ton.
Each night during the fair supper
will be served by the wives and daugh-
ters of the members, change of menu
being contemplated for each evening.
In addition to the supper fancy articles
will be on sale and fortune telling
booth will be in charge of one of the
prominent young ladies of the town.
A liberal patronage should be accord
ed the Knights.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-12-21
INAUGURAL TO BE BRIEF.
1r. Goldsborough Studying Problems
Which he will Discuss.

Governor-elect GoldsborOugh, who has
spent the last several days in this city
and Philadelphia, returned to his home
in Cambridge Yesterday afternoon. He
went over to Philadelphia Saturday to
attend to some business of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, of which he formerly
was counsel and from which he resigned
when he was nominated for Governor.
With the near approach Of the legis-
lative session the Governor elect eX-
poets to remain close at home preparing
his inaugural address and studying the
problems which will come before the
General Assembly. He will be inaugur-
ated on Wednesday, January 10, one
week after the assembling of the Legis-
lature.
While ne has not begun his inaugural
address, he has SAID it will not be a
lengthy document. He will do no more
than outline some of the more impor
tant governmental problems as they ap-
pear to him and repeat his promises CT
giving the State businesslike, econo-
mic administration.
Following the inaugui al address the
oath will be administered to him by
Chief Judge Boyd, of the Court Of APP
peaIs The Governor will then announce
his Secretary of State, which position
consensus of opinion gives to Robert P.
Graham, probably Mr.. Goldsborough's
closest political. friend.
The inauguration promises to be one
of the most elaborate in years. Repub-
hcans throughout the State believe it is
a fitting time for demonstration and
the attendance will probably exceed that
at any previous Inauguration. Marching
clubs from nearly every county in the
State expect to take part. Practically
every party organization in the city
will turn out.
Former Sheriff John j. Hanson, chair
man of the City Committee, has been
chosen chief marshal of the parade. He
will secure some suitable drill hall, prob
ably the Fourth Regiment Armory,
where the organizations may practice
evolutions. The details for the cere-
mony will be in the hands of State
Chairman John B. Hanna, Collector of
Internal Revenue. Monday Baltimore
Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-12-21
S A T u r D A Y,
The Dayof January, 1912

on the premises in the town Of GrantsviIle.
at the hour OF II O'Clock \. NJ, She will Offer
for sale at public auction all the real estate
in the town Of Grantsville, Garrett county,
ana described in deed from Noah Broad
water to Emma l.. BrOadWater, bearing date
February 18th, 1885,. and recorded III Liber f.
l.. 7. No. q, folio ;, &c, one OF the Laid
Records OF Garrett county aforesaid, viz:
Lot No. 4, containing one-fourth of an
acre.
Also the Lot on the South side of the
National Read and west Of Lot No
/, containing one-fourth of an acre
Also all that piece or parcel of land in
Steers Addition to the Town of
GrantsVille, beginning at post at
an alley running between said lot
and Charles Bill's lot, and with said
alley S. 20 degrees w. 10 perches to
post, n. "a degrees w. 8 perches
to S1ost, N. 20 degrees E. 10 perch
es to a post, then S. "a degrees E. 8
perches to said alley, containing 50
perches of land.
Also all the remaining portion of land
South of said lot to the fence, known
as the division fence.
@@SSaid property is improved by two dwelling
houses stable wash house ana other out
buildings and also by an orchard. The same
is desirably located in the principal part OF
said town of Grantsville. and presentsa good
opportunity for any one desiring an invest
ment or desirable home,
TERMS OF SALE-As prescribed by said
decree, one third cash on day of sale, one
third in one year and balance in two years
from day of sale. or all cash at option Of
purchaser. The credit portions TO bear in
terest and to be secured to the satisfaction
OF the trustee,
COnveyancing at cost Of purchaser,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-12-21
FESTAL DAY.

All hail this happy festal day,
For unto us a Son was born.
Whose Fathers love, the sages say.
Still longs to save the worlds forIorn.
Twas in the city, Bethlehem,
The queenly virgin did give birth
TO One who is the Prince of men.
The Son Of God and Lord of earth.
From kingly blaze of majesty,
From royal courts of endless day.
He came to earth with us to be,
To live with us in mortal clay.
Glad joy and peace He thus did bring
To earth from all eternity;
For wise men heard the angels sing
The songs of blessed liberty.
He came to set His children free,
To aid each one to win the goal;
He came to help his children see
The worth of every human soul.
O Muse Divine Dequeath to all
The gift of love to worship Him.
Who loves to save US when we fall,
Who crave to heal each broken limb.
. make eacn human neatt ef now,
o loosen ev Try tongue with praise
For Him who helps us all to grow,
In peace and love and righteous ways.
If body, mind and active soul
Unite to serve both man and God,
No fen, nor crag, nor stormy shOal
Can thwart the path in which we trod.
Decide today to serve this King,
Who gave His life that we might live;
No greater gift can any bring
Than cheerful service all can give.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-12-21
CLARENCE S. HARDEsTY.

In the midst of life we are in death.
How true this is was proven when Mr..
Clarence S. Hardesty, the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Spencer Hardesty, of Deer
Park. left home for his work on Sunday,
December 10, and in few hours was
dashed into eternity by being struck by
train or the B. & o. r. R. He was
an estimable young man, being Just
little over twentv-three years old and
honest and well liked by everyone who
know him. 1t is sad for the old to die
and leave those who love them, but for
young man with all the promise of
useful life ahead of him it is doubly sad.
Yet God in His wisdom knows best. He
never makes a mistake. 1t was for
some good cause he was taken away.
When we are prepared to go to death it
is no hardship to the one who suffers
it whether it comes suddenly or not.
Therefore be ye also ready, for We know
not in what hour your Lord doth come.
The young wife so quickly bereaved
of the one who had promised to protect
her through life has our deepest sym
pathy and prayers that as the years go
by that she may understand that God
smote her in love and that what has
seemed to be so terrible was in reality
a blessing. She may not understand
now, but
"when the mists shall roll in splendor from
the beauty of the hills
And the sunshine warm and tender fall in
glory on the rills
she will understand. May God also
comfort the bereaved father and mother
and relatives and lead them in the paths
of light until they stand in his presence.
c. W. HUDSON.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-12-21
ASHFORD DRUMMOND.

Ashford Drummond, who was COM
mitted to Springfield Asylum, near
Frederick, some months ago. died at
that institution last Friday, where his
remains were inferred. He is survived
by his widow and several children.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-12-21
MRS. SINCLAIRE NELSON.

At her home near Harrington Manor,
Monday night after an illness extending
oyer several weeks of gastritis, Mrs.
Sinclare Nelson, wife of Mr.. James D.
Nelson. The deceased lady was aged
II years; was born in Scotland, and the
mother of number of grown sons and
daughters. Her remains were sent to
Homecoming yesterday afternoon for
interment.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-12-21
O. II. s, Notes.

The 0. H. S. has a second hand organ
for sale.
The committee, composed of Mr. Def
limbaugh, Prof. Sanner, Miss Arnold,
Prof. Robinson and Miss Grant, have
chosen from the four propositions I'm
Guiding the Steiff, Steger, Crown and
Winter, the Winter piano. We hope
to have it here by Friday.
Joseph GRathbun is still missed from
the sophomore class on account Of sick
ness.
We are glad to have Walter Falken-
stein with US again.
The exercise will begin promptly at
lis p, M, Friday, December 22nd.
DR.. Legge will address the Literary
Society on his trip abroad. Patrons aud
friends of the High School are cordially
invited to be present.
The following poem was dedicated to
the 0. H. S. by Prof. Bender. 1t will
be recited at the literary exercises by
Elizabeth Chance.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-12-21
c. D. HERsHRERGER.

Mr. C. D. Hershberger, ex-mayor and
for many years prominent merchant
of Grantsville, died at one p. m. yester-
day of tuberculosis, aged Il years.
Mr.. Hershberger had many friends
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-12-21
MRS. CYNTHIA COLLINS.

Mrs. Cynthia Collins, aged II years,
died at the residence of Mr.. w. H. Har-
desty, west of Oakland, Sunday night.
and on Monday morning the remains
were sent to Monongahela City, Pa,
for interment.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1911-11-09
A Good Motto.

One of our exchanges has this
motto: "This paper is of the
people, for the people-but by
the editor" We like the motto,
It is a good one and it would be
we'll THAT some people could
understand that most papers are
run in this manner and especially
should should this be understood
in regard to The Era.Leader.
The editor is responsible for
what it's columns contain and it
is his purpose to do justice by
every one but he is not taking
advice from every one that comes
along. If we have a news item,
we print it regardless of what
some one may think. This is our
privilege. We owe it to our
readers to give them them the
news and we expect to keep ii
up. If you do not want your
name in the paper be sure that
you do not do anything that will
be interesting reading matter tc
our readers.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1911-11-09
A Splendid Tribute.

Hon. John H. Hinemon, former.
~ State Superintendent of Public
Education of the State of Arkan.
sas, has this to say of DR.. J. B.
Aswell:
In my judgement, no man Of
this decade has done more to
popularize public education and
to improve the common and
especially the rural schools than
DR.. Aswell. He was easily one
the ablest and strongest of our
State Superintendent of Educa'
ton and was so regarded not
only in the South but in the whole
American Republic.
AT a conference of educational
workers, I recall that State
superintendent Stetson, of
Maine, then president of the
department Of superintendent of
the National Educational Associa.
ton, said, in speaking of the work
of State supervision: DIR. AS.
well Of Louisiana has set a pace
few Of us can hope to equal. He
is one of the greatest leaders and
most prodigious workers among
u.s." Coming from Mr.. Stetson.
one of the very ablest of our
school men, l regard this as an
Unusual compliment.
DIR. Aswell's high ideals, his
untiring energy, his unfaltering
purpose to aid in. the uplift of
humanity combine to make him
long remembered by all friends
of public education, universal
intelligence, and popular govern
ment.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1911-11-09

hcnors enough anyway. l have
been allowed to vote in all the
elections that have been held for
the past forty wears, free OF cost,
and have been a candidate twice.
In the first race, l ran like a
thoroughbred to the first quarter
this last time I just got to the
starting post and failed to take
the leap, owing to it's being un'
justly high. Now when a fellow
has had all these honors thrown
at him, I think 1t is time for him
to retire. w. r. orr.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1911-11-09

We want to turn our search md or
"cood find /" to your profit. Since "
have been in business we have COMP
ed'' the market in our endeavor g
determine what brand Of mechanics, eng
acricultural tools represents the highest
ouality-gives the greatest amount q
oatisfsction to the user.
No snap judgment about our decision;
We aid not act hastily. First We tried
ant . line Of Blue Grass Hatchets, and
found them to reach the required ana
exactin9 standards in quality and finish
Gradually We added other items beal!ae
the Blue Grass trade mark, and to-9e9
finds us with . most representative nne
Of these high grade tools.
With tie Blue Grass trade marx
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-the most complete variety OF eafpen-
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Let's count you among our 6me
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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1911-11-09
Notice.

The assessment rolls for the
Town of Franklinton for the year
1911 have been completed and
will be open for inspection at the
Office Of the Mayor and Board Of
Aldermen, for the next ten days.
WALDO AFFORD,
Marshal.