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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-18
WILSON DIRECTS
FLEETS MERCER

Washington. d. c.. Sept. 1s.-As q
! result OF consideration given the mat
ter by the president and Secretary of
the Navy Daniels. an order was issued
by the latter yesterday afternoon d.
recting the mobilization of the fighting
battleships in the Atlantic ocean.
This action was taken in accordance
with the recommendation of the gen.
eral board of the navy.
The president was greatly impressed
by the boards argument portraying
the necessity of providing adequate
means to defend the neutrality of the
United States and pointing out that
the consequence of the scattering of
the feet is a loss of efficiency. The
feet will assemble Immediately after
the withdrawal from Vera Cruz of the
military expedition at that point. which
is under the command OF General Funs-
ton.
II is not deemed advisable by the
president and the secretary of the
navy to order the battleships north
until after the evacuation of the Mexi-
can port. BY the practically stimuli
taneous withdrawal OF the soldiers and
the ships the president hopes to i'm
press the Carranza government with
the friendly attitude OF the administra-
ton.
Under the plan of the general board
which the president and Secretary
Daniels have adopted the battleships,
scout cruisers and destroyers will be
put in thorough condition OF repair.
During the winter they will engage in
extensive maneuyers as well as target
practice, probably in the Caribbean
sea. with Guantanamo. Cuba. as the
base
The fact that the feet is ready for
business undoubtedly will cause one of
the belligerents TO think twice before
committing eny act adverse to the in
terests OF this country
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-18
Queer FISH.

Which fish have the power of float
ing and swimming back downward?
This peculiar property is possessed
only by the diodoa and the tetrodon,
two allied families of tropical fishes
which are popularity known as globe
fish. The tetrodon Is also found of the
coasts of Cornwall and Ireland. The
faculty Is due to the fact that the skin
on the abdomen of these fishes is much
looser than IL is on the back, and they
have the power to initiate this loose
skin by swallowing air through the
gullet. This of course enables them TO
turn over at will, and. although the
great French naturalist Cuvier did not
believe that when in this position they
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-18

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-18

could swim as they pleased, " ..,s
corrected him and proved thar ~ -
could swim both forward anu
ward IN this position. Ia,
1t is of course well known lns !.
shark and the dogfish, OWNS u
peculiar position Of the underla s.s,.
obliged to turn on their backs "a
they can seize their prey. ana We W. {,
this position they are able 10 sN',T "a
a very considerable distances. 49,.
however. is done by the museuis s.sss..
of the fms and tail and not N
any special apparatus sncn q
goldfish possesses. - St Jainse
zette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-18
NATION PROTEST
SENT TO TURKEY
Refusal to Acquiesce in Abroga.
iton of Capitulations Gives
Reason for Action.

Washington. Sept 1S.-Ambassador
Morgenthau at Constantinople was in
structed yesterday 10 protest to the
Turkish governmer: against its abro-
CATION OF the capitulations. Secretary
Bryan so announced late in the day
The following statement issued by
Mr.. Bryan is a paraphTase OF the cable
gram sent to Ambassador Morgenthau:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-18

government has sent a note to Turkey.
identical with that of the great pow
ers, concerning the cancellation of
Turkeys capitulations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-18
which,
zette

Wife, hired a new coos a
Lena Stout. Hub-You diu' I'D
which is she? Wife-Whle rrsrl
Hub-Lean or Stout?-Boston
cript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-18
5-YEAR-0LD LAD,
CROSSING STREET,
KILLED BY AUTO
Son of J. E. Brownlee of Bet
tendorf Victim of Daven-
port Accident.
DR.. w. C. VOLLSTEDT HELD
Physician Driving Car Gives Himself
Up TO Police and Is Held in
$1,000 Bonds.

John. 5-year-old son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
J. z. Brownlee. cashier OF the Betten-
dorf Savings bank. was almost in
stantly killed last evening at S o'clock
by an automobile owned and driven
BY DIR. w. c. vollsteSt of Davenport
The accident happened on Main street.
between Second and Third. The child
was placed in an ambulance, but died
before the hospital was reached. DR..
VoIlstedt gave himself up at the police
headquarters and was released under
$1,000 bonds.
The child had been auto riding with
his parents during the evening. Mr..
Brownlee stopped on Vain street near
Second. The lad left the machine and
crossed the street TO get a sack OF
peanuts.
In Center Of Street.
On returning he had reached the
center of the street when he was
struck by the fender OF DR.. Vollstedt's
machine and knocked to the pavement.
Both wheels On the right side passed
over the child's head. crushing it. He
was also frightfully bruised about the
arms and body.
The mother, who Witnessed the trag-
edy, became hysterical- The lad was
a bright little fellow. and two years
ago he took a prize at the baby show
at the state fair in Des Monies
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-11-05
Special Boat For Salt River.

The Garrett county Democratic fiat
boat for Up Salt River left the dock at
Disappointed Landing, Tuesday night.
Col. Tom was in command, with his
tiddlers three. The clerks were the
candidates for the Oakland post office.
The man whose name has twelve letters
was shipping clerk. TIE roust-abouts,
were disappointed candidates for offices
promised The editor of the press sat
on deck developing thoughts on the
great question, who struck Billy
Patterson" The man who predicted
that D. John L. would carry Garrett
county by from 700 to 1000 majority,
was heard to exclalm with Watson, of
Georgia, Where am II" The chamber
maids were the trio who circulated the
star story about Senator Zlhlman own
ing saloons. AS the rope was pulled in,
the band played, ooh, where is my
wandering boy to-night?''
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-11-05
Something really good in School
Suits at Weimer's, Oakland.

Col. George A. Pearre, of Cumber-
land, former member of Congress from
this district, is i'll at the Johns Hopkins
Hospital where he has been since Sat
urday. Colonel Pearre's health has not
been good for some time, but it was
not known that he had been brought to
the Johns Hopkins until last Tuesday
Last night it was said that he was rest
ing quietly and that his condition was
all thst could be called for.
Miss TraX. we'll known throughout
Garrett county has been making things
hum out in Kansas, where the Suffra-
gists conducted campaign against the
Democratic Congressional candidates,
because of the hostility of the sixty
third Congress to the passage OF a
national Woman Suffrage amendment.
One day she got lost on the prairie for
an hour and half, but on her arrival at
the school house, where she was to
speak, found large crowd of people
waiting to hear her.
We notice in several daily papers an
advertisement of Fine buckwheat -four
made at Terra Alta. w. Va" That is
a fine advertisement for Terra Alta. 1t
is up to date. Why not advertisements
read. MADE at Oakland" MADE at
Mountain Lake Park" MADE at Swan
ton," MADE at New Germany, -"
MADE at Grantsville," Made at
Friendsville, etc. At all these points
A No. buckwheat flour is made. None
made better anywhere. Local pride is
a good thing. Let US get Garrett coun-
ty on the map of the United States.
If any miller wants to start the move
ment The Republican will help you find
the market for your flour. Just write us
asletter, quoting price at your nearest
railroad station, and the quantity you
can furnish. This paper proposes to be
booster and not a knocker To en-
courage every honest toiler will be our
aim.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-11-05
Pauperism on Decrease.

Pauperism is decreasing in the United
States. According to a census state
ment, THE ratio of almshouse paupers
to population has steadily declined at
every census since $780,"
One person in every 60 in the United
States above 80 years of age, is an in
mate of an almshouse, the Census Blu
reau reported.
On January l, 1910, there were a.
1913 paupers in almshouses in this coun-
try. A total of 1881 were admitted
during that year and SO, 120 were dis.
charged, three-fourths of this number
expecting to support themselves and
one-fourth, chiefly women, going to
i've with relatives or friends.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-11-05
ii it is Shoes you want, go to
Weimer's, Oakland.

Attorney G. S. Hamill, Sr., will leave
Oakland this evening for Cumberland,
where he will meet his brother Henry.
Tomorrow they will go to Board Top
Coal regions in Pennsylvania to look
over some coal interests.
Richard Merriman, who holds a po-
sition at Oakland, is here for a few
days, having been called home on ac-
count of the illness of his daughter,
Miss Sarah Merriman. -Frostburg cor
respondent of Cumberland News.
Robert A. Davis was brought before
Squire Rudisill Tuesday under the
charge of selling, giving and distri-
buting spirituous and fermented
liquors on election day" A preliminary
trial was held and Mr.. DAVIS was held
Under bond for,the December term of
court.
Fine farm in District No. 8. 20
acres virgin oak and white pine timber
three dwelling houses, three barns; tw o
bearing orchards, Garrett County
Realty Co. owners agent. Oakland,
Md. Convenient to scnool and church.
Advertisement.
States Attorney Rennnger is giving
special attention to the violation of
state laws all over the county, Quite a
number of cases will be before the De-
cember term of court. MIR. Renninger
is trying hard to suppress lawlessness
and should have the hearty support of
every loyal citizen.
A nineteen year old boy spent all the
money he had last Saturday in Oakland
for booze. got drunk and landed in Jail.
He asked one of Oakland's saloon keep
ers to loan him some money to pay his
fine. Of course he was turned down.
That is one of the reasons why Garrett
county went dry last Tuesday.
For RENT-Three rooms furnished or
unfurnished. Apply to T. w. Stewart.
Oakland. Advertisement.
Yesterday Mrs. Lewis Bush and
daughter Miss Ora entertained at din
ner Mrs. Richard Cornell, Mrs. Leah F.
Sincell, Miss Ellen Connell and Mrs.
Benz. II. Sincell. The dinner was given
in honor of Mrs Connell and the elder
Mrs. Sincell, both of whom will leave
Oakland for winter this week.
Messrs. w. H. Kahl & Sons are en-
gagged in making substantial repairs to
the Rasche mill on Water street and
when completed the mill will be in first
class condition for work. In addition to
placing new race at the mill new tur-
bine wheels are being installed and some
other improvements are being made
which will give the concern additional
power as well as increasing its output.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-11-05
Plenty OF School Shoes at E. A
Weimer's, Oakland.

Mrs. Anna Kimmell and sons Guy and
Samuel were in town Saturday. From
here they went to McHenry to spend
Sunday.
George W Moon, one of Garrett
county's oldest school teachers, and a
citizen of North Glade, was in Oakland
Saturday.
Cashier S. I. Jones and Attorney
Edware H. Sincell were the speakers
at Fair view church and Red House. A
strong team.
Mrs. Stuck, wife of B. & o., agent
Stuck, has returned to her home in this
city, from the Frederick hospital, where
she was patient.
This morning Vernon Lyon, of the
Oakland B. & O., station force left for
a trip to Baltimore and Washington to
spend his vacation.
The weather last Tuesday was just
right. A dry delightful day. 1t was
quiet and peaceful, typical of what was
to be enjoyed after April 80, 1915.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-11-05
IE5Cs5Gs0(s)( s0( s5(g5C So s5( 81 5gs5(s5d

c. V. Guard, of Friendsville, motored
to Oakland Tuesday morning and met
the wife of the new Methodist preacher,
Mrs. C. W. Stephens and took her to
Friendsville.
R. D. johnson and j. w. Young left
Cumberland last Saturday, in Mr..
Johnson's automobile. for motor trip
to Oakland, Dayis, Winchester and
Columbia, S. c.
The West Virginia boozers are met
at the train, on their arrival. dry, they
are escorted to the train, when prepar-
ed for departure, wet. How true the
old adage, "FooIs and their money are
soon parted"
DR.. and Mrs. R. B. Ward and family,
who have resided at Covington, Va,
for the past three years, moved their
household furniture to Oakland one day
last week and will again become resi-
dents of Oakland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-11-05
The rlaryland Cook Book.

The Maryland Cook Book is a recent
publication gotten out by the ladies' of
the Oakland Civic Club, which contains
hundreds of tested recipes of every de-
scrlption and covering all purposes of
the household, many of which are orig
inal and the greater part of which
have been contributed by local people.
1t is handsomely bound in Maryland
colors and the proceeds from it's sale
are for the civic club treasury.
The book is well worth the price ask
ed for it and will make an appropriate
gift for all occasions, 1t is on sale at
the home of Mrs. Herman Creutzberg,
price 90 cents. If ordered by mail suf-
ticient postage should be included to pay
postage. Advertisement.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-11-05

c. E. Ellithorp, of Bittinger, was IN
town Yesterday.
H. X. Duke, of Cumberland, spent
Saturday in Oakland.
Abraham Kesner, of Shaggy Noun
tain spent Saturday here.
A. Pearl Sanders of near Hutton had
business in Oakland Saturday.
Hon. N. E. Selby. of Selbysport.
motared up to Oakland Tuesday.
DR.. Kemp, and George Warwick, of
Bloomington, are in town today.
A. c. Fike. of Clarksburg, W. Va,
had business in Oakland Monday.
Ralph T. Ashby and Charlie Reams.
of Crellin, were in town Saturday
Hallow cen night passed off rather
quietly. but little mischief was done.
Joseph Moon and son Albert OF Hut
ton, had business in Oakland Saturday.
Rev. and Mrs Isaac w. Alternately,
of near Bayard were in Oakland Satur-
day.
Deputy Sheriff George Dewitt spent
Saturday night and Sunday in Terra
Alta.
Miss Stella Mae Yelling of this city
is visiting relatives and friends in West
Virginia.
George Peal of Kitzmiller. was in
Oakland Monday, looking after business
interests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Walter and little
son of Deer Park, spent Saturday last
in Oakland.
States Attorney Renninger was a
business caller in the vicinity of Bit
finger today.
Sheriff and Mrs. Scott spent Sunday
in the vicinity of Corrinth, enjoying a
visit with friends.
Charles Newman, of the Oakland
post office force took ride to Accident
election day, to look over that growing
city.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-11-05
For Sale Cheap.

One 80 h. p. Hart saw mill, complete
with log turner, cutoff saw, saw dust
blower, inserted tooth saw, log trucks,
ETC.; one 80 h. p. Erie boiler and engine,
all nearly as good as new. Cost when
new $500; will sell for less than one
half. The outfit is ready to set up and
poerate. A big bargain. Apply to A.
D. Naylor, Oakland. advertisement.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-11-05
ORDER NISI.
Adam Laughlin ct al, VS.. Rachel E. Laugh
lin ct al.

Adam Laughlin ct al, VS.. Rachel E. Laugh
lin ct al.
No. 1929 Equity. In the Circuit Court for
Garrett County, Maryland.
1t is ordered by the Circuit Court for Gar
rett county, Maryland, this 3Oth day of Oc-
Gober, 1914, that the sales of the property
mentioned in these proceedings, made ana
reported by Fred. A. Thayer and julius c..
Renninger, Trustees, appointed by the decree
of this Court TO make said sale, be ratified
and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary
thereof be shown on or before the 4th day of
December, 1914; provided copy of this order
be inserted in some newspaper published in
Garrett county once week for three sue
cesSive weeks before the 9th day of Novem-
Der, 1914.
The report states the amount of sale to be
81 200.
Ell. TOWER, Clerk.
True copy, Test: E. L. TOWER, Clerk.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-11-05
"Take It.Back Dav "

In town down in Western Kentucky
not long ago the citizens celebrated
Take-It-Back Day. In consequence, it
is stated, many articles that had been
borrowed were taken home and some of
the residents entered so fully into the
spirit of the occasion to take back
unkind words that they had spoken of
their nelghbors.
Take-it-backDay is not a bad insti-
tuition. The habit of borrowing is
rather well developed in most small
towns. Unfortunately the taking
back" habit is not so much in evidence.
Those who are quick to borrow are
oftentimes slow to return. There are
some who are punctiious about taking
back, but the great majority are dis
posed to be forgetful or negligent.
Some neighbors, too, are prone to
say unkind things about their fellow
citizens and there is more reluctance
about taking back" assertions of this
kind than there is about returning
borrowed implements or articles of
other kinds. 1t would be better not to
say these things in the first place. The
mere taking back" cannot repair the
damage, which may be likened to the
aphorlsm about giving a dog a bad
name.
Take-It Back Day ought to be worth
something as neighborhood harmon
izer and as medium for promoting the
get-together spirit which is so impor-
tant to the progress and the general
welfare of a city, town or community.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-11-05
Do you want a fine Suit made
to measure? Go to Weimer's.

Tuesday last being legal holiday the
banks were closed and the postoffice
force observed Sunday hours and the
saloons were shut up tight as barrels.
John j. Sweeney was arraigned be-
fore Squire Budisill for selling liquor to
a minor. The case was dismissed for
lack of violence to sustain the charge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-11-05
Orphans and Needy Children

Will be accepted under proper condi.
tions at the AmishMennonite Orphan
home in Garrett county, Maryland.
Write to or call upon
Noah j. BRENNEMAN, Supt.
Accident, Md.
or j. E. HERSHBERGER, Sec.
Meyersdale, Pa.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-11-05
Millinery Goods

now have on hand fine assortment
OF millinery goods of al! kinds, which
will be sold very cheap, suitable for
ladies', misses and children. Call and
see them before buying elsewhere.
Store east of Hicks House, Loeb Lynn
Heights. Mrs. b. L. Hardesty.
Advertisement.
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Notice To Teachers.

Changes have been made in the dates of
the following District Institutes, the same
being as follows:
KITZMI LLER. October "a;
ACCIDENT, October 81;
FRIENDSVILLE, November :;
DEER PARK. November IA;
OAKLAND. November p.
We hope that all teachers are planning to
attend at least one District Institute during
this scholastic year, so as to receive credit
therefor.
F. E. RATHBUN,
343t County Supt. of Schools.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-11-05
WIRES CONGRATULATIONS.
Mr.. Wiley o. Ison, of Washington,
Pleased With Temperance Victory.

A~@SS1 W Aeh dhCC y.
Among large number of personal
letters and notes of congratulation to
The Republican for the part played by
1t in bringing about the temperance VIC
tory at the polls on Tuesday, the follow
ing telegram, received this morning
from Mr., Wiley o. Ison, eldest son of
the late DR.. and Mrs. BENZ. Ison, is
published. conveying as it does. note
to every one who helped in the cause:
Washington, d. c., Nov. 4, 1914
Benz. H. Sincell, Editor,
The Republican,
Oakland, Nd.
Temperance victory in Garrett county
is a glorious honor to all who helped
win it. WILEY. O. ISON
The election returns were received at
The Republican office up to Tuesday
midnight. The editorial room was full
OF happy people, who eagerly watched
and waited for the returns. All over
main street were crowds of people in
groups discussing the returns as they
were reported. The Republicans were
Jubilant over general results, bnt disap-
pointed over the defeat of Senator Zihl-
man. Of course they were delighted
over the splendid vote pulled by the
Senator, and over the fact that he
carried Allegany comfy. which was the
first time Mr.. Lewis had been defeated
IN his own county.
Dixon & Kelso, Cakland's hustling
merchants, are shipping car loads of
potatoes. Their potato sacks have
printed on them in large letters:
Mountain potatoes, shipped by Dixon
& Kelso, Oakland, Md" That is good
business. Garrett county potatoes are
forging their way to the front, as
splendid seed potatoes, as we'll as de-
licious potato for the table. Garrett
county potatoes will always have a
ma rket. Our farmers should labor to
improve their potatoes each year and
thus build up reliable market for our
crops. Every thing shipped from the
county, when possible should be mark
cd with the name of the town shipped
from. This advertises Garrett county.
have just received a new shipment
of hats, suits, coats, waists and seper-
ats skirts. | will be pleased to have
you inspect them at my parlors on Oak
street. Mrs. Fred Martin.
Advertisement.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-11-05
Commissioners Meeting.

The Board of County Commissioners for
Garrett county, Maryland will meet in their
Office i'll Oakland on
Wednesday, Nov. 4th, 1914,
to transact all routine business.
By order of the Board.
A. G. ROSS, Clerk.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-11-05
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLM
~ Frs MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that there will be
stockholders Meeting of the Snider Oil u
Gas Co.. of Garrett County, to be held at the
office of r. l.. Fries, Oakland, Md,
November 18th, 1914,
at the hour of seven O'Clock P. NJ. Stock
holders are invited to be present or be rep
resented by proxy. K. l.. FRIES,
Secretary and Treasurer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-11-05

OdhIdIIU, HU.
Temperance victory in Garrett county
is glorious honor to all who helped
win it. WILEY. O. IsON.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-11-05

Because of the falling off in the de-
mand for lumber the employees of the
great saw-mill plant at Crellin had to
submit to cut in their daily wages.
The plant of Jennings is working only
four days a week, thus the wage earners
weekly pay is cut down one-third. This
means decrease of sales of the bust
ness houses. Free lumber may be a
good thing for foreign saw mill plants,
but it is certainly hard on home
products.
Buy bale of cotton, was the cry of
the South. Up here it should be Buy
a barrel of apples" since picked apples
are only 40 cents a bushel! Why not
every family buy barrel or more? 1t
would make the farmer happy and help
him save his large crop. Place your
order with any store keeper in Garrett
county. Do 1t today. Start the buy
barrel of apples movement in every
part of the county. THE REPUBLICAN
has placed its order. Go thou and do
likewise
LOST, sTRAYED OR sToLEN.-A white
and black spotted bull pup; three white
and one black leg. Any information
leading to its recovery will be appre-
ciated by Mr.. r. E. Sliger. P. S.-The
bull pup answers to the name of BUS
ter. Advertisement.
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