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The Detroit times., 1911-02-14
TELLS ROOSEVELT AND
BARNES TO BURY RATCHET
Secretary Meyer Advises New York
Politicians To Prevent Demo-
cratic success In 1912.

Secretary Meyer Advises New York
Politicians To Prevent Demo-
cratic Success In 1912.
NEW YORK. Feb. 14.-At the Lin
coin dinner OF the Republican club last
night Col Roosevelt and Timothy
Woodruff and William Barnes. Jr.. the
latter now chairman OF the state or
ganization. shook hands, patted each
other on the back and sat in whisp-
cred conversation for many minutes.
Lloyd c. Griscom. chairman of the
New York county Republican commit
tee, also participated In the peace
pow-wow.
Secretary OF the navy. George Won
l.. Meyer. representing President Taft
at the dinner, warned the Republicans
of this state and OF this country to
sink differences and get together IL
they want TO prevent Democratic vic.
tory In 1912. To the right and left OF
the secretary were Republicans who
did not pull together In the campaign
lust past, and when Mr.. Meyer got
going In an exceedingly frank talk
they pricked up their ears all along
the guest table from Barnes to Al
bany, TO Roosevelt, OF Oyster Bay.
The banqueters received Mr., Meyers
advice as n straight tip from the
president.
Col. Roosevelt got up after Secre-
tary Meyer had spoken and turned
the gathering into a Canadian reel
procity agreement ratification meet
ing. He said:
Il want TO say how glad l am TO
hear the way In which the members
OF the club tonight responded to the
appeal made to them 10 uphold the
hands OF President Taft, both In his
efforts to secure reciprocity with Can
ada and In his effort TO bring about
| fortifcation OF the Panama canal.
II hail the reciprocity agreement be-
cause II represents an effort TO bring
closer and more friendly relations OF
mutual advantage on equal terms be-
tween Canada and the United States.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-14
PROGRESS, IF YOU PLEASE.
Michigan Society OF New York u
That Different From the Others.

LANSING, Feb. 1.-THE Michigan
Society OF New York wants II under.
stood that Il II not. like the majority
of state societies In New York. a re-
fined auxiliary outfit OF the system,
but that II Is distinctly progressive
like the dear folks back home. II
has invited Gov. Osborn to come down
on March 18th, and give them some
more Just like II" at the society's an
nuai dinner at the Hotel Aston Bishop
Charles ID. Williams and James Scher-
merhorn have also been invited 10
speak.
The evening before this function,
Gov. Osborn will speak in Boston 1T
q 81. Patrick's day event
The Detroit times., 1911-02-14
6|v|t WAR SCOUT
DIES IN SAGINAW
MAJOR rarnham ". Lyon; conndant
Of Gen. Custer, Passes Away at
Age Of 81.

SAGINAW. Mich. Feb. i4.-(Spe-
clai) MAJ. Farnham w. Lyon. 81. Ia
B nous civil war commissary and scout
& and conndant- OF Gen. Custer. died or
general breakdown at his home In the
Bancroft house at $40 Tuesday morn
ihg.
For haif . century he had been pro
prietor or a hotel here. and was one
Of the weathiest citizens. He ID sur
vived by his widow.
Major Lyon was born In An Sable,
Essex County. New York. Nov. 5, 1929,
and was one OF ten children directly
descended from Daniel Webster. His
Hrandmother's two brothers were Kill
"a at Bunker Hill.
Major Lyons father was Judge
Lyon, one OF the early circuit judges
o. Michigan, and q personal friend
q Gov. Lyon. one OF Michigans nrst
executives. In 1891, Major Lyon went
20 Grand Rapids, and in 1912. with
his father, was connected with the
Bridee-st. house, one OF the nrst
hotels In the state. In 1849, he was
connected with the Exchange hotel,
of Detroit, and In 1874, he founded
the Morton house, In Grand Rapids.
He came to the Bancroft house here
IN 1876. He was director OF two
banks here and o prominent Demo
crat, having been chosen delegate
20 the convention In Chicago in 1892,
that nominated Grover Cleveland.
Ii was In the army service that
Major Lyon was famous. He enlisted
in Detroit, Oct. z, 1862, as regimental
ounrtarmaster of the seventh Michi-
ran cavalry: was made brevet-major
and sssistant-quartermas Of the,
Northern army on March Is, 1855, and
while in Texas, q few months later
was raised TO Quartermaster.
Most OF his days In the army were
with General Clusters famous third
division army Of Shenandoah, where
he remained until Lees surrender.
Maj. Lyon was the first officer from
the front who met Gen. Sheridan on
The Detroit times., 1911-02-14
Loud Protest Is Made
Against Proposed Increase

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-Members
of congress are being deluged with
kilograms and letters protesting
against the increase In the postal rate
on the advertising sections OF the
magazines to four cents pound as
provided for In the amendment hitch
ed on TO the postoffice appropriation
bill. Senator Clapp, OF Minnesota
said today:
I'm ten years experience I have
never encountered measure that
seemed to me so unjust and so fraught
with the prospects OF destruction as
this"
Frank Morrison, secretary Of the
American Federation of Labor. said /:
1--WE want no penalty to be placed
ON reading matter which has such
far.reaching educational value"
M. M. Madden, representing Typo
graphical union No. is. OF Chicago;
THE Increase In rates would AFFECT
$4,000 printers, $4,000 pressman, 10,
COO feeders, $4,000 binders, $4,000
mailers and many others In AFFILIATED
trades"
j. II. Scribner OF Philadelphia, rep
resenting the Associated Religious
Publications:
''The 15.000, 900 people who read re-
ligious publications are a unit In OBJ
posing this outrageous tax on their
reading matter"
Norman K. Mack, chairman OF the
Democratic national committee, In a
telegram said:
advertising In magazines pro-
duces an increased volume OF first
class mail matter and curtailing In
advertising by cutting down circula-
tion through increased postage rates
would reduce nrst-class mail matter
and Increase rather than reduce the
postal deficit
The Detroit times., 1911-02-14
CHARGED WITH $500 THEFT.

ANN ARBOR. Mich. Feb. a.
(SpeciaD -Romig Brothers, growers.
this morning ffled a bill of particulars
in circuit court in which they charge
George Rathbun OF this city with taxi
ing over $1,000 from their cash draw
ct. Rathbun Is respectable citizen.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-14
MAY SUCCEED MORTON.
Judge Day 10 Mentioned for Head OF
Equitable Assurances Society.

NEW YORK, Feb. Alt was re-
ported in insurance circles today that
at the meeting OF the directors OF the
Equitable Life Assurance Society on
Thursday. former Judge William A.
Day. first vice-presldent, will be chos-
en- president to succeed the late Paul
Morton. Day was formerl yassistant
to the encouragement of the United
States and won fame as q Trust
buster" In connection with the North.
ern Securities and beef trust cases.
He went to the Equitable at the time
Morton became president.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-14
NAT. GOODWIN, AUTHOR.
Married Four Times. He Will Write
Book Called, ~ Wonder!"

NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-"I Wonder
IL the title OF book Nat. Goodwin
is going to write shortly on the
science of matrimony. In making this
announcement, Goodwin, who had just
received word Mrs. Goodwin No. 4
had been granted divorce. declared
that he has not sworn of marrying.
mo, SIR" calculated the comedian
when the subject was preached. Il
won't swear on, not In q hundred
years" He added, however, that an.
nouncement OF the name of the next
Mrs. Goodwin now would be prema
ture. He said further that his forth.
coming book, in spite Of Its title, il
going to be serious, philosophic
work
The Detroit times., 1911-02-14

LOS ANGELES, Cal. Feb. IA
Maria Malone, great granddaughter
OF the famous Gen. Castro. Spanish
governor OF California, with other
heirs. viii soon bring suit in the
United States courts for possession
Of the lands granted the Castro
family under the patent OF the
king Of Spain. Those lands include
cities OF Santa Glars. San Jose and
Santa Cruz and are worth many mil
lions.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-14
SEES PLOT TO KILL
PROGRESSIVE WAVE
Samuel g. Blythe Says Taft, Aldrich
and Cannon Are Back Of Move
To Raise Magazine Rates.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l4-Samuel e.
Blythe. one OF the foremost writers and
political students In America, made tue
dirsct charge today In an article wrt.
ten for the United Press that the eno.
no increas. the postal rate on maya
zines Ia part OF a plot to stamp OUT inc
progressive movement In politics;
BY the declared that II was an ACT o.
direct reprisal on the part OF rIesiuenh'
Speaker Cannon. Senaor Aldricn anu
oil the Cannon and Aldrich crown III
congress-" The Blythe article tohcWs'
The Detroit times., 1911-02-14
Five Years for Stealing Candy.

CLEVELAND, Feb. 14.-Ffve years
each for stealing candy valued at rs
cents, was the sentence imposed on
Colin Stevenson and Joe Kieebau In
criminal court yesterday. The men.
both of whom have criminal records.
were charged with breaking into a
freight car. Candy was all they found
They filed their pockets.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-14

his famous ride. He was at Lees
surrender, April s and 3, and issued
rations to the half-staryed southern
army. He was the first northerner 10
pass through Lees forces and see
what was needed and he proudly ex-
hibited that order many times.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-14
FARMERS OPPOSE RECIPROCITY

: CHARLOTTE, Mich, Feb. 1.-THE
farmers OF Eaton county are nearly
all opposed to the proposed reciprocity
agreement with Canada. Petitions
against the. measure are being circu.
lated by prominent farmers who re.
port that nine out Of every 10 farm
ers are signing the petitions.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-14
Four Miners KIIl.s

HARRISBURG. ILL.,. Feb. 14--Four
miners were killed early today when
a shaft carriage In which they we're
being lowerde into the Saline county
mine overturned.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-14

SAN DIEGO. Cal, Feb. Al. p.
Gibbon. a petty officer OF the third
class on the cruiser South Dakota.
was drowned In San Diego bay by the
overturning of rowboat. Gibbon en-
listed In Detroit. Mich, In 1897.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-14

The money is alleged to have been
taken in small amounts at various
times extending over a period of 33
months.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-14

Her father was John Malone, we'll
known actor In his day. q foremost ex
ponent OF the old school and long az
ISOLATED with Booth and Barrett.
Miss Malone's mother was the
daughter OF Capt. Thomas Fallon. VI
oneer and lieutenant Of Gen. John c.
Fremont. His wife was Senorita Cas-
tro. daughter OF the governor.
The old family home, tho Rancho
Sequel, near Capitola. Is one or the
historic show places Of the state.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-14
a Mighty
Ruler,
He
Who wisely rules himself.

nows and
called the deevelsh part of your makeup
IT'S safe nay yo the lodge
out and see we can thus earn
every enemy" across your
pathway and puta scrap to see Il he can rulrGzt.s-
bend the perhaps
break leg or permanently cripple you.
but for the purpose
family each member having diHer
degree of strength.
decetfu of them all
and they don't know
where the blow from
suffers by day and lies
old friend Mr. Coffee quietly
don't by any man
highly organized individuals and wrecks them by
The -sr s
Perhaps victim again the battle and been
often that he has and bowed the head the chain of his master
simply day he srove and
the master stretches him few turns tighter the rack of suffering
of you conscious
suffering follows steadily until able o
Then andha happiness the s4a
comfortable to whip of
tain" and give his place to Postum.
samns fragrant this
which changes to a rich golden brown
0ftimes the victory followed quickly by
Of replacement with natural food elements
which old Dame Nature only too glad
Well here's Hope you get licked too often it's
weakening
There's a Reason"
Postum Cereal Company. Creek Michigan u sA
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-04-27

ing at Elk Garden at o'clock Tuesday
morning. May is in critical condition.
as his lungs are full of considerable
mOnOXide poisoning.
William Willis another one of tho Sc
who volunteered to search the mine for
his fellow-workers entombed. was also
overcome from the gaseous poisoning.
Physicians worked over him for several
hours to resuscitate him, but there is
little hope of freeing his system of the
poison.
The hero of the day was M. L. Gar
vey, superintendent of the Davis mine
at Thomas, who rushed into the open
ing when he heard Willis shout
for help. Mr. Garvey was carried out
unconscious, and p S. Klein and H. P.
Copeland, surgeons for the company,
brought him back to consciousness.
After he had revived he again went to
the mine and directed a corps of work
ers searching for the bodies. He had
been in the mine for many hours during
the early part of the dav, but at no
time did he feel the effects of the poison
Gus gas until he attempted to rescue
Willis.
Supt. J. w. Paul, of the Government
Bureau of Mines, of Pittsburg, was
overcome, although he wore an oxygen
helmet He was revived at the mouth
of the mine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-04-27
Improvement at Deer Park.

The Deer Park improvement work is
progressing under the direction of Mr..
w. W. Hennen, the Mayor. Mr.. Jack
Grimes permitted Mr.. Hennen to use
the material Of a stone fence for the
roadway work, and Deer Park gives in
exchange for the stone taken, a Page
woven wire fence Thisnew fence, MIR.
Hennen erects as fast as the stone is
removed to the roadway Gentlemen
from Oakland, and indeed from other
parts of the county, have visited Deer
Park to see the work. One hundred
and thirty seven sugar maple trees from
Crellin have been planted, and all this
is only beginning.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-04-27
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by Clerk E. Z. Tower since
our last report:
James Turner, of Pendleton, w. Va,
and Rebecca Summerfeld, of Onego, W.
Va.
Ionic Shields, of Doddridge, w. Va,
and Beryl Conway, of Wallace, w.
Va.
Chas. U. Edwards, of Crellin, and
and Annie Meyers, of near Oakland
Brady Thompson, of Romney, w. Va,
and Ruth Fisher of Clarksburg.
Harry Stutler and Vera Wise, both
of Bristol, w. Va.
George Mulenix and Ava Chapman,
both of Fenwick, w. Va.
Ora Shomo and Ada Proudfoot, both
of Weaver, W. Va.
VIM. R. Patterson, of Elkins, w. Va,
and Mary Moss, of Wheeling, w. Va.
Three with request not to publish,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-04-27
An Awful Mine Horror
MUSICAL RECITAL
To be Given BY the Juvenile Choral
Society Of Oakland Nay 2nd.

We are pleased to announce that the
Juvenile Choral Society Of Oakland,
which is composed of fifteen or more
youths who have e. n studiously
trained by DR.. Robinson during the
months of the past winter, will give a
recital in the basement of the Lutheran
church in Oakland on Tuesday evening,
May End.
A varied program of high class music,
consisting of solos and choruses, violin
and piano duets and other musical selec-
tions will be rendered by the boys. The
society, which has been favorably re
ceived in its public appearances at both
the Lutheran and Methodist churches,
feel the need of additional equipment
to s:more thoroughly perfect their
work, and to this end the patronage of
the public is earnestly sought and will
be highly appreciated.
Tickets will be % cents each which
may be secured from any member of
the society.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-04-27
HAUSER.
SOC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS o.
The farmers have been taking a gel

The farmers have been taking a gen
eral rest for several days, but they will
make it go when spring comes.
Mr.. Henry Mosser shipped car load
of lime to Reeds Crossing the past
week.
Mr.. John H. Roth, who was very sick
for several days is out again.
We are glad to note that Mrs. David
Fike, who has been very i'll with diph-
liberia, is much better.
Mrs. George Morry of Breedlove,
who had been very i'll at the Keyser
hospital. returned home Sunday.
Mrs. Christian White was visiting at
l.. Reeds the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hawser, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lenwell Reed, Mr.. Daniel Gnegy
and daughter were visiting at Mr.. Dav-
i'd Gnegy's' Sunday, and spent very
pleasant afternoon.
Miss Nora Mosser had runaway last
Sunday and could not get the team
stopped until she got to Sunnyside.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-04-27
TO MAX. CEMENT BLOCKS
Flachinery For the Purpose Has Been
Received IN Oakland.

Approaching the demand for con-
crete blocks for use in the construction
of buildings and realizing that Oakland
presents market for the product of
such a mandatory, Mr.. William H.
Kahl, of near town, has received from
the foundry the necessary moulds and
machinery for the quick manufac-
ture of such material and will begin to
make the blocks as soon as suitable
location can be secured.
Several different styles of blocks will
be made by Mr.. Kahl, including the
rCck and smooth face, as well as stills
and lintels Of varying dimensions.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-04-27

At the recent meeting Of the direc-
tors of the Mountain Lake Park Asso-
citation Mr.. Truman w. Casteel, of Oak
land, was elected a member of the An
nual Committee Of the Community of
Mountain Lake Park, taking the place
of Dr. W. w. Davis, whose resignation
as superintendent of the Park created
a vacancy. The election Of Mr.. Casteel
to the place should be generally salts
factory to all parties, as he is neither a
stakeholder or in any other manner con-
nected with the Association except as a
property owner at the Park.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-04-27
Civic Club Dates.

A meeting Of the Woman's Civic Club
of Oakland was held Tuesday which was
largely attended. Considerable business
of Importance was transacted, among
which was the change of date for the
general municipal house cleaning from
May 10Th to May 18th, the change being
necessary on account of the High School
commencement which is to be held on
the former date. The next meeting of
the club will occur on Tuesday, the 9th
of May.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-04-27
Notice 10 the PUBLIC.

This is to give notice that my wife,
Bertha May Sharpless, has left my bed
and board without just cause or provo
cation and that | will not be responsible
for any debts that she may contract in
my name. ROBERT H. SHARPLESS.
Chaffee, w. Va. April "a, 1911.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-04-27
THE DEATH RECORD.
MRS. ELIZABETH MEYERS McMILLEn

MRS. ELIZABETH MEYERS McMILLEN.
Mrs. Elizabeth Myers McMillen, died
at her home, just over the line in Gar
rett county, Wednesday after a very
brief illness. She was the wife of
George B. Mcmillan who survives her.
as does also eight children. They are:
George, the only son, and daughters.
Christine, Ida, Mary, Margaret, Laura,
Bertha and Sarah. Mrs. McMillen was
the daughter of the late Henry Myers,
and was born in Homecoming 40 years
ago.
The funeral will take place on Satur-
day and interment was made in Oak
Hill cemetery.-LonacOning Cor. Cumb.
Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-04-27

The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety of St PauPs M. E. church will
meet tomorrow Friday afternoon at
the residence Of Mrs. Harry A. Rasche
on Second street
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-04-27
ISAAC VANMETER INSKEEP.

On Friday last at point in Kansas,
Mr.. Isaac VanMeter Inskeep, a cousin
of Mrs. D. E. Offutt and also Of MIR.
Abraham Wilson, of this county, The
deceased was aged so years and went to
Kansas a number Of years ago.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-11-02

The Herald, 81 per year,
The Calumet news., 1911-04-18
MARKETS

Boston. Mass.-The deadlock of the
past six weeks was broken today in a
The Calumet news., 1911-04-18
UNLISTED STOCKS.

j. A. Minnoar & Co, say today:
The Mexican situation dominated
the whole stock market today and
bullets fred across the border seemed
To have struck home i'm wall street.
Prices In New York market cased of
from l To 4 points with the selling
much better than the buying. The
street watched eagerly all messages
from Mexico as well as Washington.
Copper shares naturally were weak
er although the volume of business
done was very light. Those who sell
now with the hope of buying In any
considerable volume IN the near fu-
ture may lind II hard 20 pick up
stocks.
Tonopah was the conspicuous fea-
ture of the curb market. Philadelphia
raided this issue selling it down to
$GA at which figure buying was good.
The annual report issued this week
showed earnings per share slightly
better than 81. c. & a. directors will
meet next week in Bisbee. Until the
Mexican situation improves we are
likely To see further liquidation.
The Calumet news., 1911-04-18
PORCUPINE STOCKS.
(J. A. Minnear e. Col
"THE ROSARY HERE TONIGHT.
Play Dealing With the Home, Will 3,
Presented.

modern play to be produced at
the Calumet theater tonight Is "The
Rosary" written by Edward II. Rose
and produced by the well-known the
atrical managers. Messrs Gaskcll and
MacVitty
Quietly and modestly with no blaze
OF trumpets, IL projects a quiet word
into our turmoil Of opinions, which
many believe will revolutionize our
ethics of marriage and divorce. "The
Rosary" takes one into the heart of
an American home, such as homes are
today. IL shows peace and happiness,
then suddenly a cankcr sore i'm un-
masked lack OF faith In the husband.
Slowly little by little is seen the de-
vastatlng power of atheism. how Il
The Calumet news., 1911-04-18

The Crown Reserve Mining Co. de-
clared the usual monthly dividend of
per cent payable May 18th to stock
holders of record April 90th. The
surplus for the quarter ended March
21st amounted To about $69S,000.
The Calumet news., 1911-04-18
Brokers Gossip

Secretary John A. Percival OF th'
Butte Ballakava copper compan,
during the past week mailed out M,
annual report 10 stockholders FOR the
year 1910 The report, IN addition
to the usual information contained in
such DOCUMENTS, contains a synopsis
of the answer of the Gutte- Iiallaklava
company To the injunction proceedings
that were brought by the Anaconda
Copper company, and "A copy OF the
resolutions adopted oy the stockhold-
ers endorsing the action of the oni-
GERS of Butte nallaklava in the
legal contention. and empowering
them 20 continue to~defend the rights
of the company in the courts. The
report OF President r. H. Nelson 20
the stockholders of the Butte Balla-
klava is, in part, as follows:
Butte has made several notable ad-
ditions to its producing mines during
the past few wears. the most promi-
nent Of which in my opinion. is that
of the Rutte- RallIklava Copper COM
pany For three and one-half years
the work of opening the mine in the
heart of the richest copper territory
in the country has been going for
ward, ana today wc have the richest
property in the Butte district.
our shaft is a standard three COM
partment l.42O feet deep, timbered
with 12x12 tlmbers. We have ore
opened up and ready TO stope on the
500. 800 1000, l20O, / 300 and LOO !
foot levels. with the ore opened up |
on the different levels our present |
shipments could he at least POO tons
daily.
"Our surface plant consists of an
office building, carpenter shop, fully /
equipped with sawmil, blacksmith |
shop compressor house holding two
coo feet compressors driven by one
100 II. p General Electric motor, also
an auxiliary hoist driven by lGj II
;. General Electric motor.
"Our new engine house is large
truss building The new hoistng en-
ginc is the largest of it's kind built
1t IS a double drum electric hoist
driven by 300 II. p. Westinghouse
motor II has capacity of 2OOOO
pounds for each drum 9OO-foot ropr
speed, and will operate a load from a
depth OF $500 feet.
"Our ore bin is built Of steel with
a capacity Of $50 tons. The head :.
frame is built of timber Our double /,
deck cages ara standard We oDerate ! !
entirely by electricity. which Is saw
ing Of At least go per cent over steam.
We have a railroad switch direct to
our lumber dock We have a large |
electric pdmp, capacity 300 gallons. l.
3OO-foot lift stored. cur pumping is
done at this time by the Anaconda
company through the West Colusa. We
are now preparing the shaft betv eer
the POO and ,4OO-foot levels. damag- J