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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-23
Concrete Forms Being Set.

Workingmen for the Grace Construc-
tion Company, contractors on the Cum
berland Valley Railroad bridge, to-day
began setting concrete forms around
the uprights in the Front street sub.
way.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-23
EIGHT DEAD IN texas STORM
Heavy Property Damage and Railroad
Washouts Caused by Severe Rains
Throughout the State
By Associated Press.

Dallas, Tex, April 2S.-At least
eight persons are dead, heavy prop
erty damage, wire communication IN
terrupted and railroad schedules dis
arranged by washouts, soft track and
threatened bridges, was the known re-
suit to-day of rain, electrical and
wind storm over nearly all Texas and
the eastern portion of Oklahoma late
yesterday and last night and which
continued early to-day in some locali-
ties.
The storm was especially severe at
Austin and that city was in darkness
last night. 1t was said about twenty
houses had floated to and were packed
against bridge, threatening the
structure. Rescue squads were busy all
night taking endangered persons to
higher ground while the rain continu-
ed to fall in torrents.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-23
Probably Twenty Lives Lost

Austin, Texas, April 23.-Floods
that swept down Waller and Shoal
crews here last night took a toll of
fifteen or twenty lives, according to es-
Inmates to-day. Houses were jammed
in Maisse against the bridges and the
high water flooded many business
houses. Heroic work was done by citi-
zen rescue parties and by the fire and
police departments. Eight persons in
one house which was swept down Wal
ler creek, all but one are believed to
have perished.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-23
4 British w arships En-
ter Dardanelles and
H a m m e r Fortifica-
tions For 3 Hours
SMYRNA MAY BE
IN NEW ATTACK
Heavy Firing Heard Since Yesterday
Morning Leads to the Supposition
That Forts at Latter Place Are
Again Being Bombarded

Paris, April 23, $40 A. MA
HAYES dispatch from Athens says ad-
vices received from Chois stated that
heavy firing had been heard there
since yesterday (Thursday) morning.
which leads to the supposition that
bombardment of the Smyrna forts has
been resumed.
Four British warships entered the
Dardanelles yesterday and bombarded
the forts for three hours. The Turkish
Notifications also were subjected to
an indirect fire from the gulf of Saros.
They replied vigorously to the attack
of the warships. French mine sweepers
are continuing their operations 40.
lively.
Petrograd, April %, 1910 P. M
The Russian Black Sea torpedo boat
squadron DOmDdrueu Une turkish COAST
between Arehava and Artasichan on
April 10. This ifteen-mile strip Of
coast, in which was located the quar-
ters of the Turkish army operating in
this region, was sweit with shell and
the barrack and provision stores were
ignited and destroyed. A large num-
Der of Turkish coastwise vessels laden
with ammunition and supplies was
sunk.
Turkish land forces we're initiating
sortie under cover of their artillery
at the time. They were thrown into
a panic by the unexpected lombard
ment from the sea and their support
ing guns were Immediately silenced. On
April 20 all the Turkish efforts to start
an offensive in this region ceased.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-23

Continued ON Ninth Page.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10
Com mercial Club Attention

Com merciaI Club Attention
There will be a special meet
ing of the Commercial Club in
the council rooms Thursday
night at eight o'clock. All of
the business men are earnestly
requested to be present as we
must detinately decide whether
we will celebrate the Fourth.
Please come.
7. M. Gilmore, Pres.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

Miss Grace Wooster, of
Boone, is here for a few days
the guest of Miss Cecilia
Mullen.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

Max Moskovitz is in Mapleton
today on business.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

Geo. Hoover and family are
in Blair TODAY the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. j. E. Campbell.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

Frank Goodwin left this
morning for the western part
of Kansas on a land deal. He
expects to return about the
first of next week.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

Mrs. Query is reported seri-
ousIy i'll at her home on West
and Erie.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

Mr.. and Mrs. L. Moskovitz
were the guests of Omaha
friends yesterday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

Strawberries and ice cream
at the Woman lodge in Walk
er's hall Saturday, June 18th,
for the Yeoman and their fam
lies. Ladies bring cake.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Brown
and daughter returned yester-
day from q two months tour of
California and visit to the ex-
positions. They report a fine
trip and both expositions all
that the advertisements claim
for them.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10
Public Dance

There will be a public dance
at Everett Jenkins farm Sat
urday, June IL. Good music
and a good time assured. Mu-
sic by Fox & Sahn. j12
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10
Mr.. Farmer

We buy all your produce for
cash or trade. Trade at the
store with q conscience, the
Klaffke Grocery.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

The colony of Gypsies which
passed through here yesterday
are reported to have picked q
mans pocket at Logan and
were driven out of town. They
did not stop here or would have
been requested to move on.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

1. S. Shelton and Miss Vera
Reel left Monday for Bryant,
s. D.. for q few weeks visit
with relatives.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

/. A. Williams of Dill City,
Okla, and w. j. Williams Of
Putnam, Okla, who were called
here by the death of Martin
Williams, will visit friends and
relatives for q few days before
returning to their homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Silsby
are the guests of friends in
Mondamin today.
Peters shoes, all the latest
Baby Doll Pumps for everyone
at Rangers Department Store.
The reports from the Normal
Training Department have
come. The same may be had
bv calling at the home of Prin.
Warren, before next Tuesday.
w. M. Carlisle took Myers &
Moore and Pres. Rutledge to
Magnolia and Taylor townships
yesterday where a number of
hail losses were adjusted on
fall wheat and fruit. The fol-
lowing men sustained losses:
j. E. Huntley, s. B. Harlan, G.
E. Erixon, H. Unmack, j. L.
Dieres, Jas. Withem, j. G..
Nees and w. A. Mcqueen.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Silsby
are the guests of friends in
Mondamin today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10
Suitcases

We have just added a large
supply of suitcases at a very
low price. Come in and look
them over. Ed Gill.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

Mr.. and Mrs. C. d. Hatcher,
of Loveland, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Jones, of Mo. Valley,
were Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs, w. L. Reel.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

Peters shoes, all the latest
Baby Doll Pumps for everyone
at rangers Department Store.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

Boone, Is mere Tor q few days
the guest Of Miss Cecilia
Mullen.
Geo. Hoover and family are
in Blair today the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. j. E. Campbell.
Mrs. Query is reported seri-
ously i'll at her home on West
and Erie.
SuitcaSeS
We have just added a large
supply of suitcases at a very
low price. Come in and look
them over. Ed Gill.
jl2
Mr.. and Mrs. C. D. Hatcher,
of Loveland, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Jones, of Mo. Valley,
we're Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. L. Reel.
1. S. Shelton and Miss Vera
Reel left Monday for Bryant,
is. D., for a few weeks visit
with relatives.
Remember rangers Depart
ment store for new coats, shoes,
dry goods and ladies and chill
dren's dresses.
Miss Blanche, Vera and Ha-
eel Reel visited the latter part
of last week at the Fred Turn
er home east of Loveland.
The Woman's Missionary So
ciety of the Presbyterian
church will meet with Mrs.
David Miller, Friday afternoon
at 8 o'clock. Quarterly dues
are requested. Secretary.
jlO
j. H. Allen, of Pocahontas,
has announced himself as q
candidate for Governor on the
Republican ticket, subject to
the will of the people at the
next primary.
Prof. Graham and family
leave the latter part of this
week for Minneapolis, Mimi,
where Mr.. Graham will take a
course of Post Graduate work
lin the State University of
Minnesota this summer.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our friends
for their many acts of kindness
during the sickness and death
of our husband, father and
brother.
Mary E Williams,
S. R Williams and family,
w. A. Shelton and family,
G. H. Williams and
w. j. Williams.
See the suit cases at Rhoda.
beck's Racket.
Miss Helen Sickler, of Boone,
is here for a few days the
guest of Miss Margaret Powell
and other friends.
Miss Ruth Finley, of Boone
is here for a few days visit
with home folks.
Notice
Brotherhood of All Ry. En-.
ployees will meet in regular
session Monday evening June
l4th, at $50. The doors viii
be thrown open to the members
and their families only for 8
social evening. Every member
come. Refreshments will be-
served.
Committee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Finley ant
daughter visited friends il
Omaha today.
: ]. E. Rosenbaum and daugh
ter, Mable, were Omaha passen
gers this morning.
Highest prices paid for pro
duce in our grocery depart
!. ment at rangers Department
I store.
! Fancy china at Rhodabeck'
! Racket.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

Remember rangers Depart
ment store for new coats, shoes,
dry goods and ladies and chill
dren's dresses.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

Miss Blanche, Vera and Ha-
eel Reel visited the latter part
of last week at the Fred Turn
er home east of Loveland.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

Fancy china at Rhodabeck's
Racket.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

A full line of ladies and chill
dren's dresses at rangers De-
partment store.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

Highest prices paid for pro-
duce in our grocery depart
ment at rangers Department
store.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

Miss Irene Good entertained
about twenty of her young
friends this afternoon in honor
of her twelfth birthday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

Prof. Graham and family
leave the latter part of this
week for Minneapolis, Mimi,
where Mr.. Graham will take a
course of Post Graduate work
lin the State University of
Minnesota this summer.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-06-10

L F. Blacketer and wife of
Braymer, Mo, will arrive to-
morrow for a visit with L w.
Brown, who was his chum at
college. r.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-05-13
True As Preaching.

An exchange tells this printing office
secret, openly, like this:
Every line in a newspaper costs the
proprietor something. If it is for the
benefit of the individual it should be
paid for. If the grocer was asked to
contribute groceries to one abundantly
able to pay for them, he would refuse.
The proprietor of newspaper must
pay for the free advertising if the
beneficiary does not, and yet it is one
of the hardest to be learned by many,
that a newspaper has space in its
columns to rent, and must rent them to
live. To give away rent for anything
less than living rates is as fatal to a
newspaper as for a landlord to furnish
rent free.
Well, the dollar and quarter a year
pays for part of it-when we get the
dollar and quarter and the legitimate
advertiser pays lot of it. but there
are miles of type, every year, that
goes toward charity, one way or another,
without anybody ever thinking it might
be otherwise -newspapers, and free
advertising are very matter-of-f fact
sort of institutions.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-05-13
Vocational School Conferences.

One of the many activities originated
and put into operation by the Atlantic
Co., N. j., Vocational Board of Educa-
ton is a series of farmers and stu
dents conferences. A report of the
assistant in charge of vocational schools
at Minotola, touching on these confer
ences, says:
These conferences have been COM
pined to the mutual benefit of both
farmers and students, being held once
weekly on seasonal topics, since the
suspension of the full time classes. The
interest shown by the farmers and stu
dents has made the conferences we'll
worth continuing. These conferences
consist of round table talks, questions
from the men attending, and as far as
possible practical work by a group of
those present in performing the opear-
lions being considered.
"The first conference held on MAX
ing and Use of Lime Sulphur Sprays"
was attended by Is. A small amount
of concentrated spray was manufacture
ed by a group of men present and test
ed with the hydrometer to determine
the necessary dilution with water for
applying to the trees. Then the costs
of the work entailed were compared
with the cost of the ready-made solu-
tons for sale on the market. The
practical use of the spray was thoroly
considered. All thru the conference
the farmers and student interposed
questions of real practical value.
The. second conference was held or
Making Grating Wax, Grating,
Uses, and Costs" An increase in at.
tendance showed the effect of the pre-.
vious work, and the desire of the farm.
ers. 81 being present. They entered
eagerly into the work in order to Sc
cure the practice and training.
THE attendance was composed most
ly OF Americans and Italians, severa
of the latter bringing,interpreters. One
Italian present who showed a very in
telligent interest, has had an education
in an Italian College. "
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-05-13
SOC sNoaas.et. @ sy.ssa .siss 90
BLOOMINGTON
) oss, .s.Isys (. .ysl.lsC, ..Ns.ssC0ss o

Sheriff Scott impaneled jury last
Thursday to enquire into the sanity of
Mrs Elmira Bernard. The jury con-
sisted of Marian Stewart, Wilson
Kimmell, Jacob Stump, Amos Davis,
J. G. Howard, Adam Elliott, Gil Miller,
George Miller. Edw. Z. Warwick,
Benton Harshburger, j. L. Clark and
w. Fl. Murphy. After hearing the
evidence Mrs. Bernard was declared in
sane and recommended the appoint
ment of a guardian for Mrs. Bernard
Mr.. George Warwick is able to be up
part of the day, but not out of the
house. HIS physician says that he must
not go to the store for business before
july.
The miners hereabouts will be at
work again, very shortly. The miners
on the Maryland side are putting in
full time.
Mr.. Fannie Mullen Of this place is
the guest Of friends and relatives in
Cumberland.
Miss Clara Tibbets, the popular
milliner, of Kitzmiller, Md, is spend
ing the week with her mother, Mrs.
Minnie Tibbets, of Bloomington. She
is accompanied by her cousin. Mrs.
William Rowlands of the same place.
Miss Pleasant Sullivan, of Pittsburgh,
returned home Tuesday after very
enjoyable visit to her brother-in-law
and sister, MIR. and Mrs. Daniel Raley
of near this place.
Mr.. l.. g. Brydon of the Blooming
ton Coal Co., Grafton, spent the week
end with relatives in this place.
The Masteller Coal Co. doing business
at Hampshire has been closed down
most of the week on account of max
ing repairs to their dinkey engine that
hauls coal over the fit. tramway.
Mrs. VIM. Bowers. of Westernport,
was entertained by Mrs. Charles
Brendln on Saturday.
Mr.. Floyd Duckworth a well known
citizen of Dist. No. and one of the
most substantial farmers of the
Michaels settlement. who has been in
delicate health for some time past, is
reported to have grown worse in the
last few days and his condition is re
garded as critical.
Mr.. Jerry Browning, an employee of
the Masteler Coal Co. and a resident
of Bloomington, moved his family and
household effects to Oakland last week.
We understand MIR. Browning will take
up farming as livelihood in the future
and will shortly move on farm near
that place.
Mr.. Casper Right, prominent young
business man of Hancock, Md, spent
Thursday with his father Mr.. Howard
Right, of Barnum.
Mr.. Malcolm McFarlane formerly of
Barnum, now connected with the P. R.
R. R. as coal inspector spent the week
end with his father, Mr.. G. C. McFar-
lane of Keyser,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-05-13
GUARD
esesesesiseeec0se0eee.s

Quite a hail storm visited this section
last Friday and the weather continues
very cold. A heavy frost occurred Sat
urday night.
Fred Fox and family of Friendsvile
were guests of James Guards Sunday.
Mrs. Ida Marshall and daughter of
Fike Ridge visited her sister, Mrs. VIM.
Frazee, Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Mildred Frazes is spending some
time in Braddocl, Pa.
Jeremiah Elijah Bittinger of near
Accident, called on Mrs. Sarah E.
Grove, Saturday night.
Mrs. w. W. Griffith spent few days
of last week with relatives in Union
town.
John Riley, Jr., and wife of Selbysport
visited the latter's father, Rudolph
Faucet Sunday last.
Mrs. Edward Shope, who has been
sick for some time, is still in helpless
condition.
W. E. Wass and wife were business
callers at Humbert, last week.
MISS Bessie Griffith was shopping in
Friendsville last Tuesday.
Roy Nj. Green made hastY trip to
Pittsburgh recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Garlets and child
ren were guests of Charles Garlets and
family of Watson, Pa, Sunday.
Peter Growall, wife and son visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Lint of West
Virginia, recently. -Meyersdale Re
publican.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-05-13
A Swaper From SwapyilIe

Over in Virginia the other day Grand
father Davidson traded mule for ten
gallons of maple syrup and got a pony
to boot.
On this deal his grandson, also a
Davidson, plus lover of dogs, compli-
mented him highly.
But the old man said that while it
was a good trade. lit isn't to be com
pared to the swap of getting that nice
buggy for them six blooded dogs of
yournl"
"The mischief you say, grand-papl
What do you want with buggy"
why, I'm going to give it to fell
low over the river for seven sheep he
don't want on account of your dogs!"
Better swap off some worthless Gar
rett county dogs and keep the sheep in
dustry going.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-05-13
DEMOCRACY'S FAILURE.
Blunders Have Signalized Every Eff
fort of Party In, Power.

WASHINGTON, D. c. April ga
blunder signalized the legislative career
of the present administration.
The Democratic tariff bill, first IN the
articles of Democratic farth, and the
one achievement on which naturally
they would be expected to expand Their
most exhaustive study and care, was
so clumsily executed that it failed to
accomplish the results intended. The
failure was due to crude, hasty, I'M
scientific. secret legislative methods.
Designed to furnish sufficient revenue
to finance the United States treasury,
1t has proven absolutely inadequate for
that purpose.
In writing the tariff bill the Demo-
Gratis dimly foresaw possible reduc-
ton in customs receipts, although they
did not know how much and did not
ascertain the facts. So the income tax
provision was Incorporated, in the hope
that it would make up for any miscalcu-
lations in the tariff bill, although the
Democrats did not know and did not
ascertain the facts.
But what happened when these pro-
visions went into effect?
Customs receipts were millions of
dollars below the amount needed from
that source, and at the same time col
lections from the income tax fell many
millions below the amount needed from
that source. The inevitable result was
to leave the treasury without sufficient
money for its needs.
The failure was caused by careless
ness. Had there been conscientious,
open consideration of the revenue bill,
sufficient to enable members of Cong
ress to study and understand it, the re-
duction in revenue could have been
properly safegarded. But instead OF
getting accurate information and ade-
quate estimates, the Democrats guess
ed at it and they guessed wrong,
The result of this first mistake should
have been warning. But the startling
fact remains that the Democrats COM
mitted the same kind of an error again.
Forced by their headlessness to provide
more revenue, they passed war tax"
in time of peace. Based on a guess in
stead of an estimate, the war tax did
not produce money enough. For months
the receipts of the treasury have been
daily falling short of expenditures at a
rate reaching at times more than a mil
lion dollars a day. According to of
fetal estimates the deficit will probably
amount to one hundred million dollars
by July /, the end of the fiscal year.
No chain is stronger than its weakest
link. The fatal weakness that has
characterized the work of this admins
tration from its inception two years
ago has been its eagerness to propose
laws, carele5sness in drafting them.
haste in committee action action. and
stubborn refusal to permit intelligent
amendment in either House or Senate
after the party brand had been affixed
by the all powerful caucus.
Every American citizen has had to
help pay for these costly experiments.
There will be still more to pay until the
errors have been corrected by thought
full, intelligent legislation.
Later articles will follow, illustrating
still further the slovenly habits of legis-
lation that have characterized the
Democratic administration.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-05-13

If you want to rent your cottage for
the summer, see L. A. Rudisill, Raven
scroft Building, Oakland. He is pre-
pairing to use the city papers for adver-
Using Garrett county as summer re-
sort and is listing property, for that
purpose, from any part of this county.
Advertisement.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-05-13

Ford Runabout Rpr Sale-In good
condition. Can be- seen at Kelly's
livery stable. Advertisement eff
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-05-13

Townshend is giving something for
nothing, Come and see. Adv.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
PROBABLY BRITAIN
MISUNDERSTANDS WILSON

London, May 12.-The words, stoo
proud to fight!" cover in huge letters
most of the placards displayed on the
streets of London yesterday to adver-
tise the evening papers.
The text of President Wilson's
Philadelphia speech reached London
too late for general comment. The
Evening Standard, however, in an
editorial remarked:
President Wilson is a high-minded
man and can understand what he
meant by this rather unpoliticaI re-
mark. Unfortunately, Germany does
not understand this kind of right
eousness. If America could only, as
the president says, convince Germany
of her injustice to mankind, how dig
nified and useful would be her posi-
tion as a neutral"