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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-27
Timber Sold.

Monday negotiations were closed by
Messrs. Sipes & Hicks, of Johnstown,
Pa. with Mr.. Gilmor S. Hamill for the
purchase of the timber standing on
about four hundred acres of land located
on Deep Creek and known as the Muir
ray lands. The new owners of the tim
Der will begin operating as soon as they
are enabled to get tramway into the
property from the State road near
Thayerville. The consideration was
about Sc, 500.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-27
Card of Thanks.

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Davis, of
Frostburg. desire to express their
thanks and grateful appreciation for
the many kind acts and expressions of
sympathy from the people of Oakland
since the death of their daughter, Mar
guerite Gri& wis.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-27
R. W. MCWILLIAMS.

Mr.. r. w. McWilliams, clerk of the
circuit and criminal courts of Cabell
county, W. Va, died at Huntington, w.
Va, last Wednesday after an illness of
many months. Mr. McWilllams will be
remembered by many Oakland people
when he resided here. He is survived
by his wife and eight children.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-27

Messrs. S. Lawton & Sons have
moved their stock of hardware, stoves,
etc, from the Nallv building to the new
Knights of Pythias building on Third
street where they will be located until
the firm has completed the new building
to be erected on Liberty street, work
upon which will begin shortly.
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-27
MINES AND MINING IN
GARRETT AND ALLEGANY
Report of Inspector, lust Issued, an
Interesting Document

According to the fourth annual re-
port, just issued, of the mine Inspector
for Allegany and Garrett counties,
Maryland, covering a period from May
!. 1911. to May l. 1912, and compiled by
John H, Donahue. it is shown that
during that time there wer 1870 per
sons employed as miners of Allegany
county, and that ia tons of coal was
the average production of each man
employed inside and outside of the
mines in AlleganY county. In Garrett
county there We're 656 persons employ-
ed with an average production for each
man of Sl9 tons. The total production
for Garrett county being 721,6l long
tons. The total production of Allegany
county being 3,442, liz long tons, and
that of the State 4, 1876, 736 long tons,
being falling off of 4S6, 1872 tons from
that of 1910,
The report also shows that during the
fiscal year beginning May l, 1911, and
ending April 80, 1912, there were 1873
accidents, IA of which were fatal. Ten
of these fatal accidents occurred in
Allegany county and four in Garrett
county. The greatest number of ac-
cldents occur at the working face. -
says Mr.. Donahue. ut is true" he
continues, that the coal mines of Mary
land are free from many dangerous
propositions that are to be contended
with in the coal fields where loss of life
is much greater, caused by gas and dust
explosion, all of which we should be
thankful tor. Yet there are condl-
tons surrounding our mines that should
receive the sober thought of everyone
engagedin mining, if he wants to reduce
the number of accidents. In my last
report | recommended that a more
stringent and systematic inspection he
made at the working face by the mine
foremen.for the purpose of reducing the
number of accidents. My request was
complied with by the mine f0remen and
| find that the number of fatal accidents
have been reduced, yet there are a few
mine iorcmen who allow things to go on
in the same old dangerous manner, and
who have no regard Tor the health and
safety of the men under their charge. -"
With this report MIR. Donahuc closed
bis duties as mine Inspector, being
superseded by Mr.. William Walters. of
Midland. Mr. Donahue served two
terms, namely, from MAY, 1908, to MAY,
1910, and from May, 1910 to May, 1912.
He was palnstaking and capable Off
cal whose duties are onerous, rcspon-
sible and not always pleasant In clos
ing his report Mr. Donahua says This
being my last report, | beg leave to
thank the many operators, NINE fore
men and miners for many courtcsies
and information extended to me during
my term of office.
Following the extreme baImv sprinp-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-27

WANTED Green Mountain and Irish
Cobbler Potatoes. Quote prices in large
quantities. c. S. THOMPSON, R. D..
No. /. Deer Park, No.
Advertisement
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-27

Following the extreme baImv spring
like weather which the people Of Oak
land have enioycd for upwards of week
a bowling snow storm came up suddenly
this morning and the weather conditions
now are unlike those of spring.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-27
Heats Manted.

Highest cash price paid for pork, veal
and poultry. ANDREW SHARTZER.
Advertisement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-27
EXCHANGE OPPOSES
LEGISLATIVE BILLS.

New York, February 26.-Representa-
tives of the New York Stock exchange
and the New York Consolidated exchange
and the New York Curb Market associa-
ton presented a united front today in
opposition to the bill recommended by
Governor Sulzer, designed to compel the
Incorporation Of stock exchanges. Eleven
bills embodying suggestions of the gov
ernor relative to regulating dealings in
stocks were considered at a legislative
hearing.
The principal argument in opposition to
the proposed legislation was made by
John G. Milburn, of counsel for the board
of governors of the New York Stock ex-
change. He objected strenuously to the
frequent use of the word felony" in
the penalties provided for violations of
the measure.
State supervision over the exchange is
reforms can be accomplished by the gov
ernors of the exchange. He expressed
the opinion that the bill would make 1t
criminal offense for any man dealing
in stocks to belong to an association
that is not incorporated.
Arguing in opposition to the bill de-
signed to prevent manipulation of prices,
he asserted that the greater part of the
manipulation came from buyers outside
the exchange who merely made trades
through exchange members and that this
bill would not better conditions as it
failed to restrict or regulate individual
traders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-27
WANT EXPRESSION
ON SUNDAY MOVIES
Moving Picture Exhibitors
League Holds Short In
formal Meeting


Nothing will be done in the way of
Sunday moving pictures by the moving
picture men of the city until an expression
Of some kind has been secured from the
citizens. This announcement was made
yesterday by II. NJ. Newsome, vice presi-
dent of the Moving Picture Exhibitors
league Of Birmingham.
The league members held short infor-
mai meeting yesterday morning in the Of
fees of Mr.. Newsome and discussed the
issue at present to the fore in Birming-
ham as to whether or not moving picture
shows shall be operated on, Sunday after
Moons Nothing was done at the meet
ing that could be announced to the pub
lie except that the members OF the league
unanimously agreed that in the near fu-
ture they would evolve some plan by
which an authentic vote could be regis
tered as to the will of the people of Bir-
mingham in the matter. Until that time
nothing will be done either one way or
the other.
IF the majority of the people of Bir-
mingham do not want moving pictures on
Sunday, we do not" said Mr.. Newsome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-27
IO'NEAL ANNOUNCES STATE
TEXT BOOK COMMISSION

T. ". Palmer, president Alabama Girls
Technical institute at Montevallo; Fifth
district j. Nj. Pearson, principal public
schools at Alexander City; Sixth district.
J. J. Doster, professor Secondary Educa-
tion University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Seventh district, II. T. Wallace. principal
DeKalb County High school, Fort Payne
Eighth district. w r. Harrison, profess
sor mathematics, Florence State Normal
school, Florence, Ninth district, A. NJ
Spessard, superintendent public schools.
Uniontown
Governor ONeal is ex-offieio chairman
of theS commission and superintendent OF
Education Henry J. Wilingham is secre-
tary of the commission The commission
will meet in the office of Governor
ONeal Friday and formally organize.
and a date will be set for a regular ses-
sion, at which time the books for the
next five years will be selected
The regular session of the commission
will probably be held some time in June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-27
INSURANCE CARRIED
BY APPLEBAUM|
New Development in the
Atlanta Murder
Mystery

Atlanta, February 26.-Detectives en-
deavoring to solve the Applebaum deatn
mystery tonight discovered that the iats
travelling man carried $1,000 insurance
policy in which tile beneficiary is Callie
s Applebaum, the woman under arrest.
The policy was issued In Charlotte, N. c..
by commercial travellers order. A
fac-simile of the accident and death policy
was found among Applebaum's personal
effects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-27
CITY HAS SPENT 1886, ,117.73
ON STREETS IN PAST q MONTHS

The city has expended during the p
months Of commission regime SIS, 3SS. 81
per month on the city streets. On 40
square miles the budget expended was
held down to that sum Information dis
closing the financial activities of the
street department, under the commits
sion, was given out yesterday by James
Weatherly. commissioner in charge OF
streets. The personal administration has
been in the hands of Frank II. Gafford
Sr, street commissioner. =
The total expenditure for the q months
has measured up to 1886. .117.7s, according
to the announcement. The largest item
of expense is the removal and disposi-
tion of garbage in the city. That item
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-27
CLOSE ARGUMENTS
IN LABOR CASE|

Washington. February 26.--Argu-
ments on the appeal of SAMUEL Gom-
pers. John Mitchell and Frank Mor-
rison, officials of the American Fed-
Grafton of Labor. under sentence for
contempt of court In connection with
the Buck Stove and Range company
case. were concluded here today, before
the court of appeals of the District
of Columbia. A decision IN the case
is not expected until early in April.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-27
MARSHALL LEAVES
FOR INAUGURATION

indianapolis, February 26-Thomas
r Marshall, vice president elect, and
Mrs Marshall departed late today for
Trenton, n. j., on their way to the
Inauguration next Tuesday. The stop
II Trenton is at the xequest of PreNi-
lent-elect Wilson, who wished CON
ference.
The Marshalls expect to arrive in
Washington Friday afternoon. The vice
president vii be entertained at a din
ler TO be given that night by John
= Lamb, a prominent Indiana demo-
.rat.
Before leaving here this afternoon
hr. Marshall was given farewell
luncheon at the Indiana democratic
:lub.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-27
CLERK ARRESTED ON
MURDER CHARGE

Richmond, va, February 26.-Thomas
w. McCrary, drug clerk, was arrested
here today charged with murder in
having caused the death yesterday or
Robert Lee Masurier. 4-year-old
child. McCrary compounded Y grains
of bichloride of mercury, instead of
calomel, which physician insisted be-
fore the coroner's jury he had ordered
when giving the prescription by tele-
phone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-27

"If they do want the shows open on Sun
day. then we are willing to operate them,
and we believe the city officials will give
#us the authority to do so.
1.-The whole matter rests entirely with
the people of Birmingham. Until we de-
eide upon some plan as to how to register
their will in the matter nothing will be
DONE"
Another meeting of the league will be
called by President E. H. Colley in the
near future. The officers of the league
are Mr.. Colley, Mr.. Newsome and T. S.
Abernathy, secretary and treasurer. The
members are composed of the owners and
operators of the moving picture theatres
of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-27

the entire length of commission rule of
sll2.l15.46 To repair unpaved streets with
Stag and such materials the city has
spent $91,52S. % while the paved streets
have cost the very modest amount of
ST. 712 30. a
The detailed information issued by Mr.
Weatherly follows;
street commissioner. s1o,275.si; street
sprinkling $l7,676 "a; street cleaning, $24,
500 10: garbage, s1121l5.46 sewers, 1888 So +;
stables, $26,9O7 80; shops. S6ss6.94; unpaved
street repairs. $a1. .52s %; paved streets.
s12,7 40i streets, miscellaneous expense,
$2s90 IS; street paving, 1882 so; Northside
prison. s15,O11 81 southside PRISON. Ave
nue. F. S21,91S %: Ensley prison. $4o96 81;
crematory No. l. sl553 %; crematory No.
?, S5s2.o2. Total. sSs5,117.7S
mington.' Miss corenna Tfotter; Mrs.
Gillibraud. Miss Erline Moore.
Music win be furnished by an orchestra
Mrs. J. b. Moss has charge of the play
and rehearsals are held three times a
week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-27

We cut prices lower than good pianos ever
had been sold for in Alabama and we natural
ly expected big sale, but frankly we did not
look for the truly enormous business that
came to US the first week. We could hardly
handle the eager throng of piano buyers and
in addition to local buyers our friends over
the state bought by telegraph, long distance
phone and letter. We thank you heartily for
your generous patronage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-27
Louden Signs Contract

Detroit, February 26.-The signed con-
tract of Second Baseman Louden was
received today by the Detroit American
League Baseball club. Louden is expect
ed to Immediately report to Manager Jen-
nings at the Gulfport, Miss, training
camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-27
Utilities Bill Passed

Jefferson City, Mo, February 26.-The
Missouri senate today passed the pub
lie utilities bill by vote of 2s to 5. Ali
the democrats and two republicans voted.
for the bill. The measure now goes to
the governor. The bill is an administra-
tion measure and provides for control of
state public utility corporations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-27

Montgomery. February 6-(special.)-'
Governor o'Neal this afternoon an
nouneed the personnel of the state text
book commission, who will hold office
for five years from March 1. The COM
mission viii have the selection of the
books to be used in the public schools
of the state during the period they are
in office. The contracts to be awarded
will amount to approximately 100000 an
nnally.
The following is the list of appointees
on the commission:
First district J. w. Watson, president
of the First District Agricultural school
at Jackson, Clarke county; Second dis
trict. e. NJ. Shackeford, president of the
Troy state Normal school at Troy; Third
district, DR.. George Petrie, professor of
history at the Alabama Polytechnic in
stitute at Auburn; FOURTH district. DR..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-27
ever held in the South. Don't miss it.

When we announced our Manufacturers
Clearance Sale of Pianos we took you into our
confidence, printed the telegram word for
word from the Jesse French & Sons Piano
Co., New Castle, Ind, accepting our offer for
all discontinued 1912 model instruments in
their factory, and explained the absolute nee
sessity of selling every piano on our floors to
make room for the big purchase of pianos
coming in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-27

On Friday evening, March Z. the play,
Arabian Nights will be presented at
the high school auditorium, under the
auspices of the Pastors Helpers of the
First Methodist church. The cast Of
characters is as follows: arthur Hunt
ingtcn. Berney Clay: Ralph Ormeryd."
David Trotter; "Dobson Huntington"
Decamp Lee; Daisy Watmaud" Miss
Bessie Neal; Rosa Colomber' Miss
Grace Judson; Mrs. Hummingtop." Miss
cost Se33S S3 per month, or a total for
Mary Ed Ashley Miss Barbara Hum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-27

The women of the Methodist church VIII
give ST. Patrick tea on the afternoon
of March II, the place to be announced
later Arrangements are being made for
an Easter egg hunt for the children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-27

The men of the Baptist church are re-
quested to meet Thursday afternoon at
> o'clock instead of o'clock at the
church for the purpose of considering
plans for the proposed Sunday school
room a full attendance is urged by the
pastor, the Rev. NJ. X. Thornton, at
prayer meeting Wednesday evening when
DR.. 7 G. Donald will be ordained as dea-
con.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-27

A box supper Will be given AT the Lips
comb school on Friday night for the bene-
fit OF the school. The public is cordially
invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-27

Only seven cases appeared before Judge
G. i. Rutedse in the police court this
morning. All of the cases We're for minor
offenses and small fines We're assessed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-27

The girls basketball team known as
the .Imps' will meet the fast team from
the Tuscaloosa high school Friday night
on the local floor. The Tuscaloosa team
has been playing good basketball this
season and Coach kuchmisk is putting
the "lmps' through some hard practice
Following the game dance will be given
for the visiting team.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-16

claim is far from truthful. The
offense instead of being a frank
and open disagreement with the
courts findings, and a fair criti-
cism of the same, was that of
impunging the motives of the
court in the Spofford-Giffond
case, and charging editorially
that "the court corruptly rend-
cred the decision, and that it was
done by reason of a political
trade or bargain, and not accord
ing to the law and facts in the
case" The sympathetic chord
is being played upon at a lively
rate and the lachymal glands of
a susceptible public is now being
worked over time by the same
class of citizens whose "hearts
burn within them" for love of
the socalled prosecuted and af-
ficted of this world, as manifest
ed in times past by the sending
of bouquets and delicacies to
those confined in places Of safety
for crimes varying from the least
to the greatest offense against
the majesty of the law"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-16
Parcel Post in Elk City.

The workings of the parcel
post in the Elk City country has
now commenced in earnest. A
great many prckages are arriv-
ing, and the mail is getting
heavier every day. There is said
to be considerable going out to
the nearby camps, besides the
rural routes. The unit that Elk
City is in on the official map is
given as 1857, and from this,
one can find out what zone any
other place is in.
The law requires that only the
special parcels post stamps will
be acceptable on packages to be
sent in that manner. Packages
with other stamps on will be held
total loss to the owner. All
: fourth class mail matter must be
sent under these requirements.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-16
Lots of Ball Talk.

Quite a lot of base ball talk
can be heard around the city, but
nothing definite has been done
toward organizing yet. 1t is
quite likely that the fans will
get together soon and see what
can be done in the way of sup
porting a team this summer.
Practically all of last years team
is in the city and are anxious to
play. 1t is the plan to bring the
Elk City team out for a series
this summer in return to the trip
there last fall. 1t seems that
the people here had the impress
sion that the miners were unable
to play first class ball, but the
result of the series last fall was
surprise to all the fans and
players in this city. The Elk
City team won two out of the
three games played.
Young Burpee the pitcher for
the Elk team is one of the best
men in the box that has been in
this country, and Danforth the
second baseman is also a good
player. The team as a whole
would put up a good scrap fol
any of the prairie teams and the
fans expect to see some gooC
games if the teams meet this
summer.
The players who are in the city
now are: Lou Karr, Chas Tig
gleback, Geo. Newton, Pap
Jarvis, w. E. Hollinstein, Chas
Branscomb, Boss Brown
Elmer Schnell and Eli Ingram
and it is stated that several othe
players are in the city that will
try out for dlaces. Free Press
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-16
Too Much Culture.

Aunt Penelope Wiggins," as every
body called her. was visited one sum-
mer by a niece. a vassar college grad
uate. Aunt Penelope was one of the
most hospitable souls alive, but she
was not greatly impressed by the su-
perior learning of her young relative,
and one day she freed her mind about
her thus:
Talk to me about what college
education does for a girl! What do
you suppose Matilda said to me the
first day she came? She said: I'm so
glad to meet you. aunty. You accent
your name on the Aunty Penultimate'
don't you? Did you ever hear such
nonsense? 1shad to tell her my name
wasn't Aunty Penultimate, but Aunty
Penelope. and l thought she would die
a-laughing!'
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-16
PRODUCTION OF THE
WESTERN STATES
Was a Very Prosperous Year with
Large Increases.

Reports sent out by the United
States geological survey showing
the output of the metal mines of
the western states in 1912, shows
that in all the base metals the
output was the largest in the
history of the country, while the
production of gold was the small
est in the past five years, and
the silver production was the
largest in the past twenty years.
The increased production of silver
may be attributed to the enorm-
Gus output of copper ore of Butte
which ores contain considerable
silver. Other camps produced
an increase on account of the
high price that the white metal
held during the year, which was
above 60 cents per ounce.
In the production of gold the
states Of Arizona, Idaho and
New Mexico were normal, while
other states fell off. 1t is shown
that about 25 per cent of the
gold production is now derived
from dredges, which is on the
increase.
The lead mines of Idaho in
creased their output about 10 pei
cent over the previous year, anc
paid large dividends. There was
considerable increase in the
amount of zinc ore produced, anC
this shows a good profit.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-16
For the Panama Exposition.

San F'rancisco,e Jan. 10. "A
gigantic replica of the Grand
Canyon of Arizona. the most
elaborate concession Of its kind
ever devised for a worlds fair,
is being arranged by the Santa
Fe railroad as its feature of par
ticipation in the 1915 Exposition.
The concession will reach a cost
of $250,000.
The canyon will be shown on
staff and canvas, with every de-
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-16
CuStOm Plant Working on
Gre from Mother Lode

The custom plant is now rum
ming on ore from the Mother
Lode claim, owned by Geo.
Brown. The claim is under lease
to the Perry brothers and M. F.
Tytler. The ore at present be-
ing milled is taken from a dump
that was taken out of shaft.
After this ore is cleaned up it is
the intention to take ore from
the shaft which is down 65 ft.
The Mother Lode vein is about
6 ft. wide, and as a whole carries
good values, and has a streak
some 18 inches wide that is high
grade.
The custom plant recently ran
through several tons Of ore from
the Bengal claim, as test, but
the results are not known.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-16

vice of the expert scene painter
brought into use.
In obtaining the wonderful
sunset colors Of the canyon walls
-colors which the master artists
of this generation have tried in
vain to duplicate on anvas-the
architects of the scheme will re-
sort to electrical illumination.
1t is planned to give spectators
a first glimpse of the artificial
canyon from an observation
platform. The rugged desert
and it's mighty chasms will open
to view, with much the effect of
well-known paintings of the
canyon which hang in railroad
Offices and hotel all over the
land.