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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

Berlin. - An explanation of the
financial difficulties in which Countess
Szechenyi. formerly Gladys Vanderbilt,
and her husband are involved, and
which are said to have been the reason
of their departure from Budapest is
looked for in the bankruptcy proceed
ings brought in the Austro-Hungarian
courts against three of the most promi-
nent members of the Hungarian no
bility whose fortunes have been swal-
lowed up in enterprises similar to
those which have caused Count
Szechenyi to lose several million dol
lars
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22
WOMAN GOES OVER FALLS.
Wife Of Cafe Proprietor browns In
Niagara Cataract.

Niagara Falls, N. "a young wom-
an, supposed to be the wife of Charles
NJ. Schmidt, proprietor of Tivoli Hail.
a cafe in Buffalo, was swept over the
American Falls at Prospect Point. The
woman entered the rapids about thirty
feet above the cataract, whether by
design or accident is not known.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22
Artillery To Honolulu.

The rumor which called forth White
House statement probably began its
rounds when the War Department
made public orders to three officers
and two companies of coast artillery to
sail from San Francisco for Honolulu,
about May "a. These orders, it was
explained were in conformity with the
program for the creation OF a perma
nent and sufficient garrison in Hawaii
outlined in the last annual report of
the Secretary of War and merely car
ried out plans of long standing.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22
CAPITAL CHAT
&c GRANDFATHER" LAW UNCON-
STITUTIONAL.
Declaration Of Frederick Judges On
Law As Applied To City.

Declaration Of Frederick Judges On
Law AS Applied To City.
Frederick.-That the grandfather
clause" as applied to the negro voters
of Frederick is unconstitutional was
the decision of Chief Judge Urner, of
Frederick County Court and Associate
Judges Warrington and Peters.
The grandfather clause" has been
operative in Frederick since 1904
The judges hold that voters pos
sessing the usual qualifications may
not be barred because their ancestors
did not vote prior to January /, 1869,
which has been qualification in the
law for Frederick elections since 1904
Judge Urner delivered the opinion of
the Court, in which he said
1--WE consider the act in conflict with
the Fifteenth Amendment to the Con
stitution of the United States and
therefore unconstitutional"
The question was raised upon the
appeal to the court Of Mitchell John
son, colOred, who was refused regis
tration. He filed an appeal to court
and asked that he be registered, charg-
ing that he was refused registration
because of his race and color
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22
PRETTY GIRL TAKES POISON.
Won Ring For Popularity, But Un-
lucky In Love, 1t Is Said.

Harrisonburg, Va. - Despondent
over love affair, according to report,
Miss Mollie McDorman, Is years old,
daughter of Lift McDorman, drank
two ounces of iodine and a quantity of
carbolic acid. A physician admins
tered antidotes and saved the girls
life. At Smiths Circus and Carnival
here two weeks ago the girl won a
500 diamond ring in the popularity
contest.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22
is MEN ENToMeED IN MINE.
Two Killed and Three Fatally Hurt
BY Other Explosions.

Belle Valley, Ohio.-Two men are
dead, probably fatally wounded and
16 others entombed as the result of
explosions in the Imperial Mine of the
Ogara Coal Company, a half mile west
of here. The 16 men caught by the
first explosion are imprisoned a mile
and a half from the entrance of the
mine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22
IGNORE PAGE PROTEST.
Officials Take No Action On Request
Of Labor Organizations.

London-No recognition by the
Foreign Office was made of the Lon
don Trades Councils protest against
Walter II. Page, who is now on the
Atlantic bound for London as United
States Ambassador to the Court of St.
James, but the American colony ex-
hibited no official reticence.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22
MINIMUM WAGE BOARD.
Colorado Governor Signs Bill Provid.
ing For Commission.

Denver, Col. - Governor Ammons
signed a bill, enacted at the recent ses-
sion of the legislature, providing
commission of three to fix minimum
wages for women and minors. Upon
the appeal of women or children work
ers in any industry or in any COM
munity the commission is required to
hold hearings and fix a minimum wage.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22
100000 BABIES SACRIFICED.
Annual Tribute To Parental Ignorance,
Mothers Are Told.

Boston.-"Three hundred thousand
babies a year is the sacrifice laid on
the altar of parental ignorance" said
Mrs. Frederic Schoff, of Philadelphia,
president of the National Congress of
Mothers and Parent Teacher Associa-
ton. in her opening address at the
seventeenth annual meeting of the con
gress. Proper education of mothers
and fathers would save more than 60
per cent of this infant sacrifice, Mrs.
Schoff estimated.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22
A FRIENDLY SOLUTION.
The Japanese Foreign Office Expects
To Reach One.

Tokio.-The Foreign Office is opti-
misuc as to the outcome of the con-
troversy over the California alien land
ownership legislation. In reply to an
inquiry high official said: The
negotiations between Japan and the
United States are progressing salts
factorily. We expect to reach a
friendly and permanent solution of the
difficulty"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22
AVIATOR WINS $4,000 PRIZE.
Domingo Rosillo Flies From Key West
To Havana.

Havana. - Domingo Rosillo, the
Cuban aviator, made the first flight
ever accomplished by a Cuban airman
across the Florida straits from shore
to shore. He started from Key West
at 545 o'clock and arrived at Havana
at $40, making the passage of 80 miles
in hours % minutes
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22
MISS NELLIE GRANT WEBS.
Granddaughter OF Former President
Bride OF Naval officer.

San Francisco.-Foregoing all the
pomp and ceremony due to the grand
daughter of one of Americas greatest
generals, who later became President
of the United States, Miss Nellie Grant
and Lieutenant Commander William
Piggott Cronan, United States Navy,
were married by Justice of the Peace
A. T. Barnett, with only the clerk of
the court, Jeremiah Collins, as witness.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22
REV. H.. L. YAReER HEADS SYNOD.
Evangelical Lutherans Reflect Other
General Officers.

Atchison, Kan.-Rev. H. L. Yarger,
of Atchison, was elected president of
the General Synod Of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in the United States
at the session of the forty-fifth annual
convention of the General Synod
Other General Synod officers we're re
elected Application for admission to
the General Synod were made by the
newly-organized synod of West Vir-
ginia This probably will be granted
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22
LEATHER TRADE PROBE.
investigation Of Large Industries To
Be Made BY Commerce Agent.

Washington.-A frst-hand investiga-
ton OF the large shoe and leather in
dustries of the country will be made
by Arthur B. Butman, an agent of the
Department of Commerce, Secretary
Redfield announced. Butman recently
returned from Europe, where he spent
two years in observation of these in
dustries in various countries. In addi-
ton to the manufacturing cities of
New England, his itinerary will in
clude New York, Philadelphia, Chicago
and St Louis.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22
GOVERNOR AS GUEST.
Entertained A. May Dinner Of Historic
South River Club, Near AnnapoiN.

Governor Goldsbort'Igh was amo
the guests of honor at the May dinnerl
of the historic South River Club, onel
of the oldest social organizations of
its kind in existence. The dinner was
served at the old club house. near All
Hallowed Parish. Major John Pitcher,
the latest member to be added to the
roll of the club. was the host this
time, it being according to the clubs
custom for the newest member to
serve the dinner next succeeding his
election. The Governor was driven to
the club house 10 miles below Anna
polls in company with Postmaster
Daniel R. Randall These dinners are
given four times each year, the club
members, Of whom there are "a, acting
alternately as host
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22
PANIC IN SHOW TENT.
Many Persons Buried Under Canvas
and Posts.

Lancaster, PA number of per
sons were injured when the big tent
of the combined Buffalo Bill-Pawnee
Bill show was blown down during a
thunderstorm. The accident occurred
shortly after the show opened and a
panic ensued as the many poles, ropes
and canvas fell, burying the audience
That none were seriously injured or
killed was in the nature of a miracle
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22
FORTUNE TO SUFFRAGE.
II. D. Hardin Selling His Estate To Get
Money For Women's Cause.

London.-H. d. Hardin resigned his
candidacy for the House of Commons
because Parliament opposed woman
suffrage, and now he is selling his
estate to devote his money to the
cause"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

Agitation Is renewed every now and
then for better word than Hello" as
a telephone SALVATION. That is a very
elegant word as compared with some
the telephone often provokes
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22
SCHOOL TEACHERS STRIKE.
Pennsylvania Board Draws Up OBJ
iectionabIe Set OF Contracts.

Bradford, PA school teachers
strike is imminent The Board of Edu-
cation has drawn up a new form of
contract which they have asked teach
ers to sign and the school ma'ams
have unanimously refused to sign.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

A Columbia professor proposes that
the school teachers of the country or
ganize in an immense union When
they do, Young America will spend his
evenings praying for a strike.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

New York has been shaving off the
fronts of costly buildings that project
ed too far into the street The prece-
dent is enough to spread alarm among
careless property owners everywhere
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

Robert Tate, 10-year-old son of R. II.
Tate, of Hagerstown, was severely in
jured while playing ball by being hit
on the head with a bat A companion,
Enos Smith, it is said, struck the boy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

The repc ed discovery Of an egg
containing a half-karat ruby smackE
very strongly of an artful attempt to
boom the languid summer market for
eggs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

The West Grove Independent, for
the past six years owned and conduct
ed by c. A. Johnson, has been pur-
chased by William T. Dance, former
editor, and Charles l.. Webster.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

Evidently the Alaskans have arrived
at the conclusion that it is not good
for man to be alone. They have grant
ed the ballot for women and given
them exemption from jury duty.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

Prof W. F. H. Vented has resigned
envy. He will leave the institution at
the close of the present scholastic
year in June.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

The Commissioners of Denton have
reorganized the town board by elect
ing Somers Blake, president, and VIII
liam S. Grouse, treasurer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22
LORD is COMMISSION CHAIRMAN.
Governor Outlines Work At Meeting
OF Workmen's Compensation Body.

J. Walter Lord was elected chair
man of the newly appointed Work
mems Compensation Commission at
the first meeting held in the Cover
nor's Office in the Union Trust Build
ing. al the members of the commits
sion we're present anu the Governor
outlined his purposes. The commits
sion decided to hold frequent meetings,
and the first step will be to frame a
tentative bill. to which public criticism
will be invited. The fundamental
measure and the suggestions will be
used to draft the proposed act which
will be submitted to the Legislature.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

Two admirals met in the streets OF
Rome and engaged in a lively scrim-
mage until scpai ated. Their conduct
was most unprofessional in starting
a land fight
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22
MARYLAND NEWS
IN SHORT ORDER
The Latest Gleanings From All
Over the State.

Prof. w. F. H. Vented has resigned
as principal of the West Nottingham
Academy to take effect at the close of
the present school year.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

"Hay-foot straw-foot" heard in the
army will have to go by the board
now that "starboard" and port" have
been given the kioosh in the navy
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

With tuberculosis serum, cancer
serum and others being developed
these days, why not produce a serum
for the cure of joyriding?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

Now it has been discovered that
laughing gas may be selfadministered
There are lots of grouches who may
profit by the discovery
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

Our daily pleasure-sitting In NOV
ing picture show and hearing some en-
lishtened person near us telling what
the next scene will bring forth
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

With new alphabet and a new con.
stitution China exhibits a decided pur
pose to catch up with the rest of the
world
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

While adopting those dinky little
hats the dear women cling obstinately
to the old long range h2tpins.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

1t is not strange that the street rail
way owner who was hit by a street
car fender. should say that he was
very much taken up with it,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

Pennsylvania professor in compli.
menting the poets, says they are not
crazy. The proofs professor, the
proofs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

1t is all right for charity to oegin
at home. but it should not end there
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

The report that extravaganza in
woman's dress has ceased to be fash.
lonable does not seem to be borne out
by the facts
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

Speaking of figures, 1000 men sat
down to banquet on the twenty-sev-
enth floor of the fifty-seven-story
Woolworth building
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

Government experts have ruled that
snellac is food, but it will take a cult
waited taste for nick-nacks to relish 1t.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

A legless porch climber has been ar
reSed in New York. Now will some
kind officer arrest an armless pick
pocket?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

A Nebraska man goes to the hospi-
tai for his sixteenth surgical opera
ton. Here's hoping he beats the best
the doctors can do.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

The person who pays as he goes.
perhaps does not get as far as some
others, but it probably is the best
thing for him.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

One way to avoid cholera seems tc
be to avoid war.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

Some men say they have a hobby
for attending ball games That's no
hobby. for everybody's doing it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

We feel safe in making the positive
announcement that the frost is all out
of the ground.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

Nothing will awaken a man quicker
than to hear the baby's cry at night,
which accounts for his rapidity in wax
ing wife.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

There are 1000 males to 900 females
in the world. And still there are
those who would tax the bachelors
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

Among the aspirants for appoint
ment as postmaster of Clearspring,
Washington county, are Benedict j.
Boswell, former members of the Mary
land Legislature; Leonard p. Snyder,
Harry NJ Schnebly George P. Bow
ers, John H. Anderson, William r.
Deeds and Aaron Bartles.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

Motto for the Office boys-"If bust.
ness interferes with baseball, quit tie
business"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

Our daily pleasure-to stand In a
crowd and being unable to get away
in these days Of green onions.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

We seem to notice that the girls
with the prettiest faces wear their
dresses cut highest IN the neck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

London doctor says, Lacking love.
you ought to be drowned" In the
sea of matrimony?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

An eastern scientist has discovered
a substitute for tobacco, Possibly its
a five cent cigar.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

Any woman will tell you that 1t is
an awful strain to have a husband who
thinks he can cook
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

The baseball fan b'iles and the farm.
er smiles-when it rains.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

The jury that appraised the value Of
wife's love at Is cents had in mind
one particular wife
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

We should not overlook tbs fact that
our dear friend, the iceman, should be
included among the cubists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

A chapter of the Boy Scouts has
been organized in Cambridge. Prof.
James B. Noble is president and S. Z.
Hubbard and Herbert Hearn first and
second presidents
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

An eastern artist describes a mans
neck as thing of beauty" lat
about the "roughnecks?"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

Elkton.-The dwelling on the farm
of William v Montgomery, near
Barksdale was destroyed by fire, to-
gether with most of the household
goods.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

William Kelley, arrest
charge of being disorderl,
in the Hancock Jail, ma.
by cutting a hole thro!
Crossing the Potomac r
Virginia he went to IT,
phone and called up Ma
Hancock, and reQuesoIa'
executive to go to th6h
prisoners knife, Whit ~
hind. 49,
gown.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

Pcstoffice Inspector Plumm
ceived notice that the Elkton
is to be made a second-class
order goes into effect on Jul
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

William Tumey, Wardel r
Frank Price, George Fillingame, e
Watson, Charles Hudson, II
Everett, Joseph Savin, George
less, Jr., and Capt. George Lo
lost all of their tools and W
clothes in a fire which destroy
house in which they lodged
GunpoMder river bridge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

Mrs. Rosa Ramsburg, OF near Noun
taindale, was committed to Montevue
Hospital by Justice Posey suffering
from exposures. She said she was
driven from home by her husband,
Roy Ramsburg, and was compelled to
roam two days and two nights in the
mountain
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

William HOge, trustee, sold to w.
Lake Robinson the Riverside Stock
Farm of 323 acres for $4,000. M.
Robinson bought the farm 10 years
ago for $1,000.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

The Court of Appeals completed the
hearing of arguments in cases on the
April term docket and adjourned until
June %, when the judges will hold
consultations and file opinions.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

Last week was devoted to cleaning
up" in Crisfeld Yards, alleys, vacant
lots and private premises have under
gone a thorough cleaning. Clean
up" week is the outcome of a move
ment inaugurated in this city three
years ago, following an epidemic. the
source of which was traced to the
filthy condition of private premises
throughout the town
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

DR.. Thomas S. Baker, of the Tome
School for Boys, will deliver tie com
mencement address at Elkton on May
81. Congressman J. Harry Coyington
will be the speaker at North East
commencement on May 30.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

John Ward, the 11-year-old son of
Samuel Ward, of Crisfeld, was severe
~ injured when he was run over by a
heavy wagon. The boy attempted to
cross the street and was struck by the
team. His arm was broken in two
places and hand and wrist so badly
crushed that amputation of the arm at
the shoulder was necessary.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

The jury Of inquest in the case of
Floyd Keller, who died November 90,
at St Thomas, Franklin county, of
poisoning, Wednesday night returned
a verdict that Keller died of arsenic
poison administered by some one I'M
known to the jury
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

With throat cut and a razor near
by, the decomposed body OF George
Mckenzie. 35 years old, who had been
missing for two weeks, was found in
a clump of bushes not far from his
home at Rawlings
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

Fire destroyed the dwelling on the
farm Of Capt James Anderson, near
Martinsburg. The loss is placed at
about $4,000 and is partially covered
by insurance
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-05-22

The bricklayers and plasterers of
Cambridge have formed union and
affiliated with the Masons and Plas-
terers' international Union. Ernest
Brannoch is financial secretary and
Frank Robins treasurer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-03-30
NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS.

By order of the Mayor and City
Council, l am instructed to call your
attention to the ordinance passed b,
them March 26th, 1913, prohibiting
dogs from running at large. This or,
dinance is now in full force and effect
so govern yourselves accordingly.
H. W. WEAVER,
2S-2Wkc Clerk and Treasurer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-03-30

Every lady is cordially invited to
attend Special Demonstration of the
New Perfection Oil Stove, Monday
Tuesday and Wednesday of this week
at Sheffield-Huntington Co.'S store.
.29-4t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-03-30
Wells CHAPTER, No. ~.

Regular conyocation, Wells Chapter
No, AZ, R. A. M, will meet at Nh
sonic Hall, Monday, 1880 p. NJ Grand
Lecturer E. A McHan will be here.
Class of candidates notified to be or
hand on time.
LANSING BURROWS H. P.
F. G. OLIVER, Sec'y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-03-30

1000 Pairs Ladies' Slippers in Ok.
lords, Buttons and Pumps, in Tans.
Gun Metals, Patent Leather, Wei and
White, worth $3.50 and $500; sizes ,,
: IL, 3, 8 1-2, 4 and I-9. Choice
Sl.0O. W. z. Warlick, Planters Bank
Bldg.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-03-30

Messrs. John D. Walker and s. n.
Hollis, well known bankers of Spar
ia, were visitors in Americas Satur-
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-03-30

Judge James G. Parks and Mrs
Parks, Of Dawson. are guests for a
few days of Mr.. and Mrs. John T.
Taylor at their home here.