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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-06-06
THE LAND OF THE MAN.

The experiment in social order called
democracy is now many centuries old
the government of and by the people,
the entire people who are fit by age and
personal worth. It's as steady move
ment all along history, as, say, civili-
zation itself, says the New York Mail.
Today. in America, we are newly di
solved to turn the wheel yet nearer to
this true course. pure democracy. Not
that we can fully hope to swing the
ship just where we want her, but We
are resolved to put her several points
nearer on her course, the rule of all, by
all, with law.
Why should there be any lack of SYM
pathy with such purpose? Why may
not this majestic ideal have its way in
all our minds? Why should we not cast
aside the small straws of partisanship,
the most unworthy chickering's of per-
sonalities, and give ourselves up to an
other superb struggle to attain the his
toric idea? 1t is a lofty concept of
human affairs, this idea of share and
share alike, all good and true citizens,
in the dispensing of life. liberty and
the pursuit of happiness.
Would it not seem that the ideal itself
should elevate the contest to a very
high plane? Would 1T not seem that
the very best thinking that each citizen
is capable of should begin?
We are certainly on the eve of it,
near experiment toward human equality
1t is momentous experiment, and may
well call on every citizen to use his
brain and his conscience first, and his
tongue last.
America has been called ''the land of
the dollar" Why not let US seek to
make it 1.-The land of the MANI Amer
lea has been the arena for stupendouS
physical development, meaning wealth
as the result. But that period was but
an incident. 1t was not the end that
the fathers sought. Their purpose was
the well-being of man, his life, his lib
erty, his happiness, his free conscience,
his unshackled mind, his home with Sc
curity and comfort, his self-respecting
personal independence, and, above all,
his right to an equal share in govern
ment.
This is the new era at hand. We
have built the railroad, barred the noun
tains, plowed the praires, open the
mines, and amazed the world with our
achievement along material lines. Now
for the real purpose of all this-the
man. He must be first, he is himself
the prize. And the man has long and
patiently waited for his reward. There
have been so many things that needed
to be done in building the house. But
the man is what the house is for And
now it is beginning to be his time.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-06-06
SWANTON.

The young men of Swanton have
organized cornet band. The lnstru-
ments have arrived and we have lots
of noise but not much music The boys
say wait and Wen furnish the goods. !"
They are under the instruction of Prof.
Orcar I. Harris.
For some time past the streets were
badly Uttered with ties. Ben Swietzer
and sons has been loading them for the
B. & o. r. r., which has improved the
looks of the town.
The |. NJ. P. Orm, of wanton march
ed over Backbone mountain Sunday,
June 2, to Mount Zion where Rev. w.
w. White delivered very able sermon
to large congregation.
C. E. Sweitzer has sold his house and
lot to John Manages.
Mr.. John Smith and little daughter
was in town Tuesday on business.
Mr.. William Sweet is at home this
week with his family taking a much
needed rest.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-06-06

VIM. Ryland, who had but a very
short illness, passed away last week.
He was buried on the home estate near
daughter who had preceded him some
years ago. The funeral was preached
at the house by Rev. Maynard of the
Christian church. He leaves wife,
one son and one daughter to mourn his
loss. He was 67 years and few months
old at the time of his death.
A very sad event happened Saturday
evening when Urbln ]. Ross passed
away. He died from an organic heart
lesion caused by rheumatism. He suf-
fered for many months considerably and
death to him was glad release. He
was young man greatly beloved by all
who knew him and he made friends with
both young and old What is his gain
is our loss. He had a most excellent
character; always kind and courteous to
his mother and family as well as to the
humblest stranger. He was a member
of the Lutheran church and teacher in
the Sunday school; also a member of
the Friendsville military band, where
when in health he worked with all his
might for its success The funeral ser
wees were held at his home on Monday
by his pastor, Rev. O. c.. Dean, who
was assisted by DR.. Maynard, and Revs.
Heinrich and Friend. The service was
a very impressive one. The hymns sang
by the choir had been selected by him
several days previous to his death.
Many floral tributes from friends and
little children as we'll as magnificent
wreath of the choicest flowers presented
by members of the band were laid on
the casket. The remains were taken to
the railroad station to be taken to Mid
land where his father is buried, Mem
bers of the band in uniform acted as
pail bearers and escort, while large
number of persons who had gathered at
the house for the services followed to
the train to pay their last tribute of
respect to one whom they loved so well.
His age was twenty-five years, two
months and fourteen days. He leaves
mother, three brothers. 1.-TWO in the U.
S. navy and three sisters to mourn for
him.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-06-06
THE CHICAGO CONVENTION.

All indications point to a strenuous
time at the Republican National Con-
vention due to the bitterness of the pre-
convention fight and the closeness of the
contest between the Taft and Roose-
welt forces. There will be 1918 dele
gates making $40 votes necessary for a
candidate to win. The Taft forces are
favorable to the selection of Senator
Elihu Root for temporary chairman who
was chosen for that position by the
Executive Commute of the National
Committee. Mr.. Roosevelt isnoU salts
fed with his selection and proposes to
have nominated candidate of his own
choosing. This will bring the first test
of strength of the opposing candidates.
There have been intlmations that as the
contest is so bitter, split wilt occur at
Chicago. 1t is too early to predict
what may happen but it is hoped that
wise counsels will prevail and that a
way may be still found to present a I'M
tied front at the November election.
Unquestionably the Republican party
is facing the most serious crisis in its
history and it will require wise and tact
full work at Chicago to pevent rupture
that will split the party wide open.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-06-06
WILL REMAIN IN MARYLAND
Supt Anderson Has Declined Call
To Another State.

Superintendent William H. Anderson
of the Anti-Saloon League, has returned
to Baltimore from the General Confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal church.
He was nominated and elected as one of
the managers of the Church Temper
ance Society, and at the meeting of the
Church Temperance Society Board was
unanimously elected legislative superin-
tendent of that organization, which
makes him the national legislative and
political representative in matters af-
fecting the temperance question of the
members of that denomination.
MIR. Anderson announced since his re-
turn that he has declined the call to an.
other field in the following statement:
Il am at last in position to announce
not only that shall stay in MARYLAND
but that 1 have secured the concurrence
in this decision Of the representatives of
the national league, who have hereto
fore needs of the larger field, my &C
ceptance of its call.
In view OF the action of various
leading UNCONVENTIONAL bodies before
this call came and that of the Baltimore
preachers meetings afterWard, and the
personal letters and the stack of official
pledges and church cooperation and the
opening of new pulpits and new doors
of opportunity, only very unreasona-
BILE man would ask for a stronger assur-
ance of continued support. am salts
fled that the Christian Temperance
people of Maryland intend to finish this
fight.
Notwithstanding that the other posi-
ton would have been an obvious promo
ton and that | was approached in be-
half of an eqnally important state while
at Minneapolis, l am very we'll pleased
that the obligation to stay in MARYLAND
has seemed so clear. ] do not like to
quit in the middle of fight, even to
seem to desert supporters as loyal as
those of the Maryland league.
The policy of the league will be abb
solutely unchanged-viz, topush straight
for the passage of Local Option bill
amended as previously announced, in
such form as to obyiate all honest OBJ
jections, regardless of the obstacles
thrown in the way. The methods of
the league are always subject to change
To meet chanuino conditions II &c pou,
so well established that league is here
to stay that some methods which were
necessary in the past may not be further
needed.
eve confidently expect to pass the
Local Option bill at the next session Of
the Legislature, and if we do not are
pledged to start fight Immediately for
statewide prohibition.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-06-06
FRIENDSVILLE.
.estssss..y9s 2sss,sssss.ss

How about the good old summer time.
Arthur Dixon, engineer for the Rock
Lick Lumber Co., again got badly hurt
while running his locomotive last week.
Albert Kolb and John Steele with
others took in the Wild West Show at
Connellsville.
F. G. Fox and Lacey Nugent We're
out for days fishing last week. We
did not see the string of fish they brought
along.
Charles Taylor had the pleasure of
shaking hands with the governor in
Grantsville few days ago.
William Ryland, who had a stroke of
paralysis lately is no better.
E. C. w. Ryland went to Cumberland
on Saturday returning on Sunday.
The Band Stand will be lighted with
electricity as soon as it can be done
We understand that George Cover
has bought an automobile.
Mr.. Deafenbaugh, of Grantsville, was
in town last week.
C. C. Frederick made several trips TO
Oakland on Sunday and Monday.
, Harper Bartlett, of! Oakland, repre-
senting the 81. S. Casualty Co., was
here lately.
Snyder Frantz was shaking hands
with his many friends here few days
ago.
Mrs. Perry Frantz and Mrs. John
Sweeney. of Oakland, have been the
guests of Clinton Ringer.
H. J. Black spent Sunday with his
parents in Confluence,
Mrs Salathiel Savage is slowly re-
covering.
The Local Lodge Knights Pythias will
hold their memorial services on the 9th
of June. The Band will escort them to
the cemetery, and vocal quartette will
render sacred music during the services.
June is here with its flowers and
bright days.
| Ray Mccullough, of Damascus, is
visiting his relatives, Mrs. John w. Nc
Cullough and family.
Frederick Kamp is attending court at
Oakland as a juror.
C. C. Frederick is making one and
sometimes two trips to Oakland daily in
| his auto.
Since spring opened quite number
of strangers are seen on our streets
every day.
Ford Mccullough is having a new
| barn built. F. G. Fox is the builder.
The local lodge of Knights of Pythias
were visited last week by the Grand
Officers of the State from Baltimore.
They came over from Oakland by auto
accompanied by Henry Lauer, of Oak
land. After the session was over re-
freshments were served and general
! social hour spent.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-06-06

The Swanton choir is getting ready
for hay ride to McHenry June the %.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-06-06

every drifting straw, suffering and
gurgling in his evaporation and humili-
alton, Delegate Weimer meets every
expectation by endeavoring to ring in
Anderson, of the Anti-Saloon League,
and his opinions of me and my action
with reference to the State wide Local
Option Bill, quoting Anderson, but back
ing off himself. skulking away, wrig-
Cling, squirming out of the discussion
in his feeble effort to rise while taking
the count.
The expected has happened. Unable
longer to MAINTAIN his fallacious and
untenable position concerning my Of
fetal conduct in the last session of the
Maryland Senate, Delegate Weimer
drags in an article which appeared in
the official organ of the Anti-Saloon
League, written by Supt. Anderson
himself and published April 18th, and
hopes to have the people of Garrett
County accept that as Confederation of
all his Shiny filth and noxions rot with
which he attempted to cover me, but
which, like boomerang, has befouled
himself. Why does this great statesman
publish letter written by another man
at some other time and attach his
signature instead of answering my
statement.made n;the Mountain Democ-
rat of May 23rd. which was published in
the Garrett. Journal and Republican
May 30th. Heahas also evaded every
question at issue between himself and
Mr.. J. J. Robinson. What else could
you expect? Who will he ring in next?
H. J. SPEICHER.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-06-06
Proposed Memorial To General
Bradeock.

On the spot where General Braddock
lies buried, few miles out of Union
town, Pa, alongside of the old Nation
al road. the Braddock Memorial Associ-
alton has planned to erect a monument
to commemorate the gallantry of the
British general,who fell in battle with
the Indians while trying to protect the
British colonists from their depredations
about $50 years ago.
General Braddock was colonel of the
Coldstream Guards, British regiment,
which has been kept intact under the
same name ever since the days when
the United. States were colonies of
Great Britain. And his old regiment,
proud Of his services and the gallantry
of theS One-time commander of their
regiment, propose to provide the found
alton for the monument. The associa-
ton is in correspondence with the pres
ent officers of the famous old fighting
regiment of the British army and eX-
poets to have everything arranged for
the beginning of the work at an early
date. A bill introduced by Col. T. S.
Crago of Waynesburg, is now pending in
Congress for an.appropriation of $50, 900
to improve and enclose grounds about
the memorial monument. and it is be-
lieved it will be favorably reported to
Congress by the Committee on Library,
to which has already given hearing
| on il
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-06-06
Give the Towns a Lift.

The State Road Commission, while
touring several of the Eastern Shore
counties last week, made the discovery
that the good road frequently ends
abruptly when it touches the boundary
line of the incorporated town. In some
instances the town streets were in ruts
and holes, while the roads leading into
the towns were solidly balasted and
smooth. While some of the larger
towns have special tax levy of suffici-
ent proportions to cover the cost of
street paving, many towns as yet made
no such local provision.
An amendment offered to the road
loan bill of the last legislative session
sought to have the state-built roads eX-
tending entirely through the towns
which they approached, instead of end
ing at the border line. This amend
ment failed Of enactment, but it was
not an unreasonable proposition. The
towns should not, however, lapse INTO
Indifference. They should tackle the
paving proposition on their own account
and bring their street ways up to a
soidly and smoothness that will match
the roadwaYs.
And village of 500 population can
have its streets paved if it will only de-
termined to have them paved. The
county commissioners should lend a
willing bit of aid to a movement looking
to better streets in the towns and vii
lagos. - Baltimore American.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-06-06
THE PEOPLES FORUM.
Senator II. ]. Sbeicher Replies to Hr.
Weimer'S Communication.

To the Editor of The Republican:
Hemmed in upon all sides. with every
avenue of escape closed against him
completely by the proofs and argument
both in his pitiable attempt to meet the
accusations of Mr.. Robinson, as well as
nonpulsed and discredited in his I'M
warranted personal attack upon my
legislative record in the last session OF
the Maryland Legislature; with the last
gasp of drowning man grabbing at
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-06-06
Church Services.
ST PAUL'S NJ. E.

ST PAUL'S NJ. E.
Services next Sunday as follows:
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
Preaching at 10:45 a. m. and p. m.
Epworth League, Monday, s p IN.
Prayermeetipg, Wednesday, 8p. m.
Everybody cordially invited to attend
these services.
A. B. RIKER. Pastor.
ST. MARK LUTHERAN.
Services next Sabbath as follows
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
Preaching at 1920 a. m.
Luther League Sunday 7 p. m.
Prayermeeting Wednesday s p. m.
Deer Park-Preaching at p. m.
Everybody welcome.
E. MANGES. Pastor.
MT. LAKE PARK NJ. E.
Services next Sunday as follows:
Public worship, II a. m. and S p. M;
Sunday school at 10 a. M; Junior
League, 2.30 D. m; Epworth League,
Up. m.
Pravermeeting Wednesday D. m.
Bible study. Friday, p. m.
P. Z. MUsGRAvE, Pastor.
CORINTH NJ. E. CHARGE.
The Pastor will be absent holding a
revival meeting for two weeks at
Shaffer, w. Va. and Rev. A. w.
Miller, local preacher of Mt. Lake Park,
will fill the following appointments:
June -Corinth, 1870 "a M; CrelIin,
3 p. m.
June 16-Herrington, 1920 a. m. );
BraY's, 3 p. m.
Preaching at Crellin, June 10Th, at
10 30 a. m. by the pastor.
D. L. REID. Pastor.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-06-06
S. LAWTON & SONS.
1SsssIrSSsSESsiHSSslrsSeSssssiSsSss

Mr.. Property Owner or Contractor.
If you need Paint for any purpose it will
pay you to write me for samples and
prices before buying. on account of the
money saving to you, as well as the
high quality of the goods Also Asphalt
Roofing, on liberal terms to responsible
people. Address, RAFTER,
kitzmiller, Md.
Subscribe for THE REPUBLICAN.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-06-06
School Board Meeting

The Board of County School Commits
sioners will meet in their office in Oak
land on
FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 1912
for the purpose of considering new
buildings and repairs and such other
business as may come before them.
BY order of the Board,
E A. BROWNING,
Secretary.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-06-06

We have in stock full line of blanks
for Justices of the Peace, including
deeds, mortgages, leases, etc.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-06-06
Exchange.

The Ladies' Aid Society of st. Pauls
M. f. church will hold an exchange at
Sturgiss' Pharmacy on June l.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-12-19
GETS BETWEEN
GUN AND COAT
TAILS. IS SHOT
MAT HENDERSON, HAS suLLEr IN
sHouLpER AND TWO NEGROES
ARE HELD ~ COUNTY JAIL
WILL RECOVER

Stat tffuertou. wen SHOWN "a
through this pert ~ F1arIHs. Fas shot
YESTERDAY ffe has revolver bullet
iu enr shoulder
Tire ahoofhH occurred at MuaraRrf
auFinr ere morning End. etHe Ntt To-
asuina welt TALLER Ffswart sass me
wounded msr owes hiH present .uE0ne
venlenee jointly 90 me poor stn ef one
Pee HireH. p negro. fhe good ars ~
enn Hhmer Brown. anntHsf negro. sad
as cwn misfortune tn setting hftneen
fhr revolver barrel ~ the former aud
ere nvinW caat-taHs ~ enc latter 81
taaf pfeeiae moment ahen things were
moving
Stree and Er1aa are both locked 10
In the county MB. having been ar
rested after The shooting ni Deputy
sheriff newifE
"a seems tHat ths tw. ueRraaa got
IntH au HrEumerf and That Brown. ar4
rardiuw to thn stories. went after EIres
ulfh ID rha FHn. Stree it auiHfafa. sad
e revolver hrH sc ere drop 90 Brown
nfinW one ahnf without noticing that
there waa a humau Squire .Htrudlua &c.
Hef uron fhr immediate landscape
M8f Mef fHr bullet in hta shoulder
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-12-19

day morning. made " much noise IN
front Or Arthur o'Nens residence on
West jackson street where the ma
chine stopped. thai hs came ous ana
secured me number ~ the machine ana
later causes the arrest ~ tie twa
women.
The names ~ the two men had MT
been learned 10 20 iass hour lei
niEht but warrants vii hs made 81
them - soon e. their NAMES ere In
possession Of the police
The two women rared a. ne police
station iasg night aud pleaded Raiifs
20 Ire caarEeH against them. the re-
eorder assessing . nns ~ 81 nnd costs
against cach ~ them.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-12-19

rtnsaoola think that ths city charter
Is q Ions one our charter" Re said
haa 90 paKea. Houstnn's e. ana Dali
Lass liz I wonder n anyone IN Dal-
iaF has ever read that Charter
1fr Bingham sala that under = con
mission form ~ government eltg
emp'oge could be diaoH arEad without
cause. rut that under the present elty
charter no one can hs discharged
Without cause re said that the foi-
lowing amendment sho4Id be na9e 90
fhe present charter
Make re mayora aaiaFy So. SOC per
wear and require him to devote bic
entire attention 20 ere oGlce.
Make the boards ~ work and safe
H DE- Formerly. esnsistinw ~ three
members
Undo go anti Bliss churchman's
Make the terms af an aIdermen
.Hs years instead ~ same two ard
#ane -Four years.
Provide f1F e srnl-ahn4aI auait 81
HH aepartments BY an ~ Jside auditor 70
ST.. Bingham said one 20 the az
.ntages in making tire terms 81 al
aldermen tive years Ia ths fact TIA
hen clean sweep" 90 wanted % can
hr mad una af lie dtsadvaat4Eea in
Haf having eli terms placed 81 two
Fssru. ts. he aaie fhas t takes e nsw
I7Fneer some flrr1 70 catch outo lae
rinkIa 80
At6orman Concannan SAD that whon
De nrHf eame fa EaH council b.
blocked certain legislation proEosed
the bead trustees ev whleh ths
ritv was severed considerable SUN
of money
ar. Bingham said tha. vas true an5
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-12-19
CHAS. SCHOOLS
GIVEN HEARING
AND ACQUITTED
WITNESSES TESTIFY THAT Ne.
oRo WAC WAS DROWNED HAo
THREATENED ENGINEER AND
ATTEMPTED TO CUT HIN.

Charles = SehouH. engineer 90 tie
government steamer Zoe. vas Eiven q
hearing before ruitsd states Commits
sianrr Freh Marsh on the charge 70
naTinR caused william Campbell me-
Eru man. 20 ~ Knocked from thHt
steamer several days aao whsn ha tsH
ia ne hav ane wts drowned wien the
vessel wus - Perdido wharf SCROLLS
waE discharged On account - tha esi-
dence adduced Cd the case and from
lack - Jurisdiction
Tho evidence saowsd that Campbsu
waa VERY drunk az TIRE time that
Schools struck hrs and thar fhe nesro
had threatened 90 cut him and had
even gone 80 fsr a. % make 3 move
e. secure 3 knife with whlch % cut
the engineer. The testimony also
showed thht thR negro was very
abusive and Lad repeatedly threatened
% Do schalid bodily harm
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-12-19

That be- aiwaya considered Alderman
GnncAnnon a valuable rmazmber or the
council from TIE fact that 30 caused
much discussion in the council and
WoHia come hAcA 40 matter bow
many times - vas turned down
Chairman ssmmsn asked Mr Bins
ham n ne do nos favor commiasion
government 60 whlch question ~ re.
pitea tnat Pc dld net.
AmonE ire salaries ratd Cd afHr.aia
unner ne commission government in
Nennhls. aecoratnN 70 81 Bingham.
is tl.eeoo year to me chief harness
uaksr. = A. not know vhat salary
rs sfrrrfars+ receives sid MF
hthgaam. TIE said thnt b e fhe rtF-
terry - enHsrnlaslon government that
f Increases abe rate IS taKatIou uu
arrnuut - ths larRo salaries PAID
FANoRs pE MONIES KIND.
r "a. sheriff uf the 81 nj E AZ
quotes dafa ~oraerHIun - De
Ao-naa charter. He SAID tnat .la cities
taNn adopted ne commission form of
severumrnt ana JnaE none ~ them
aaFc returned to e form % woVeFn-
nent under whieh thsy were form
efly governed
mission government nat d.f nHf core
"a hethef 1bsre are three. Use ~ fvFfIe e
rnrarnl lonr~H He Eata that under me
present form ~ government ff la im-
possible tf HA ire nsarnnHfht.Itr or 20
EeE EayfhfuE done. re rrlafal al .u-
s.aEee when hr w-aa nulHtA rF the
ts.af as police Ca en- EdeaaIE ~
south FallfEv street. Hc Yves given
80 hours ia uh.aa CD HE the walk. bat
when The contractor weuL e. Eef :
permit 90 60 thr work BE could uot
So E Re started the ieb without .
s sTwlt and vas arrested EnVe&tIwa-
t.pn proved that 80 permit waa nee
esEarv % Co ne work
Chairman aemmtF vas1 flaE alder
-eu wW uHt uerlser tErlr own hasi-
mess Co atfrr1 60 r.tv matters. aut men
HaH8 a reasonable amnlrs weuII as 50
grcrrured Hn rHEs Severn