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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-06-29
MOTORISTS COME To
GRIEF At WEBER CROSSING
Two Young Men Of Davis, Returning
Home. Run Into Moving Freight.

Two young men, named Dayton and
Boozman, respectively. came within an
ace of losing their lives beneath the
wheels OF west bound freight train at
the Weber crossing on the State road
east of Oakland at an early hour Tues
day morning when their automobile
crashed into one of the cars of the train
and the occupants of the machine were
hurled with much force through the
windshield and out upon the wreckage
of the automobile.
The two Young men, both of whom
had driven from their homes at Davis
on Monday, were returning about three
O'Clock Tuesday morning over the State
road, and reaching the top of the hill at
the entrance to<the Weber farm they
allowed their automobile to drift down
the incline toward the Baltimore and
Ohio tracks unaware of the fact that a
long freight train was passing owing to
the heavy blanket of fog at the time.
At the crossing the car came into con-
tact with the train and as a result it
was hurled to one side and almost com
pletely wrecked, the occupants being
thrown through the windshield, the
fyiDg.glass cutting Boozman severely
about his head, while Dayton escaped
with minor bruises Notwithstanding the
fact that he catapulted through the
shield and found himself lying on top OF
the cars motor.
Dr. limbaugh was summoned by
telephone and going to the Weber place
he brought both men to the hospital
here and gave them treatment. Later
in the day they were taken home by
some friends at Davis who came here
for that purpose.
The forward part of the automobile
they were driving is complete wreck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-06-29
ONE BLOOMINGTON MINER
KILLED; ANOTHER INJURED
Fall OF Roof In Pattison Mine Fatal
to Emory Weimer.

Emory Weimer, So years old, the
father of three children, the youngest
of whom is five days old, was killed in
stantly on last Friday morning when
more than two tons of rock fell upon
him from the roof of the Pattison mine
at Bloomington just as he was prepar-
ing to begin his days work.
Weimer. in company of Ray Paugh,
q years old, married and the father of
a three months old child, had just gone
into the mine and were in the act of
getting car ready to load with coal,
when the fall Came, catching the form
er Immediately beneath it and crushing
him to death. Paugh was out of the
direct range of the fall, but was caught
by the fall and his spine injured to such
an extent that it is feared he viii die
The injured man was taken from the
mine as quickly as possible and rushed
to hospital where he is receiving
treatment, while the remains of Weimer
were taken to his home and on Sunday
inferred.
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Marriage Licenses.

Since the Dist inst. marriage licenses
have been issued to the following by
Clerk E. Z. Tower, of the Circuit
Court:
Raymond Moat, laborer, and Catha-
rine Highley. both of Albright, ". Va.
Leonard Earl Wotring, laborer, and
Jessie Dean. both of Elhins, ". Va.
VIM. Coleman Miles, farmer, and
Jesse Altman, both of Lawrence, w. Va.
L. E. Hulford, glass worker, and Ocie
Lowe Skidmore, both of New Kensing-
ton. Pa.
James Hollie Coe, carpenter, and Jes-
sic M. Hawkins, both of Grafton.
Roy D. Swiger. farmer, and Celia D.
Jarvis, both of Salem, ". Va.
Arlie R. Lloyd, clerk, and Nellie
Davis, both of Warrington, W. Va.
Melvin E. Lee, farmer, and Althea
Bittinger, both of Mt. Lake Park.
Floyd G. Ressegger, student, and
Lulu M. Callison, both of Buckhannon,
w. Va.
John R. Smith. farmer, and Nora E.
Hardesty, of Swanton.
John W. McCarty, farmer, and Paul
inc Powell, both of CoX's Mills, W. Va.
Scott Prando, Miner. and Maude V.
Rohm, both of Kitzmiller.
Chas D. Bonnell. miner. and Clara
Strother, both of Wilsonburg, W. Va.
Paul o. Metz, laborer, and Nola Bish,
both of Warrington, W. Va.
Paul R. Youler, laborer, and Emma
L. Ashe, both of Connellsville, Pa.
Charles R. Campbell. clerk, and
Kathleen H. McCracken, both of Belle
Vernon, W. Va.
Harrison P Whitaker, bookkeeper,
and Nellie Shaffer, both of Terra Alta.
Ernest R. Hauser, minister, of
Somerset, Pa, and Laura E. Sanders,
of near Oakland.
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THE DEATH RECORD.
MRS. MARIAN JAMESON.

Mrs. Marian Mountz Jameson, wife
of Mr.. William 7. Jameson and moth
err of Mrs. James A. Delawder, died at
the home of the latter in Oakland Tues
day morning at eleven o'clock after an
illness of several months due to the in
firmities of old age. The deceased lady
was eighty-three years of age. She is
survived by her husband, the venerable
William I. Jameson. and by two child
rem, Mrs. Jsmes A. Delawder and Mr..
Frank Jameson, the latter of Pied
mont, W. Va. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Jameson have made their home with
Mrs. Delawder for the past year. The
remains of the deceased were taken to
Piedmont Yesterday morning and the
interment will occur at that place today.
Mrs. Jameson was a most excellent
lady. a member of the Presbyterian
church and her death is sincerely re.
GREETED by large circle of friends.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-06-29

John Brown, the negro murderer of
an aged white woman. who is to be
hanged ID Hagerstown on Friday,
seems oblivious to his fate," says the
Morning Herald. He is smiling and
laxative and asks frequently how the
negro troops are making out in Mexico.
His appetite is good and he sleeps
soundly. Sheriff Long says the execu-
ton will be surrounded with the privacy
required by law. This will be the third
hanging in Washington county. At the
first many years ago three men were
executed for murder, and the second
was in 1899, a negro being hanged for
rape. One of the most noted crimes in
Western Maryland was that of Sheriff
George Swearingen, of Washington
county, who killed his wife. and was
hanged at Cumberland in 1928.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-06-29
tOELBERT L|CHL|TER, FARM
Err, TOOK HIS OWN LIFE
Went to Field For Cows and Never Re-
turned-Body Found BY Daughter.

Delbert Lichliter, aged about forty
five years, farmer OF Garrett county,
who bought the Sampson Custer farm
near Hoyes FIVE years or more ago and
moved on it with his family from Con-
nellsville, Pa, committed suicide on
Monday morning of this week by shoot
ing himself through the left side, the
bullet, fired from 3S-calibre revolver,
entering his heart and killing him al
most instantly.
A statement made to States Attor-
ney Jones and Sheriff Ashby, who had
been summoned Immediately after the
discovery of the body, by Mrs. Lich-
liter, is substantially as follows:
''Mr. Lichlter arose about half past
five as waa his usual custom went to
the pasture field for the purpose of
bringing in the cows. Not returning |
sent my eldest daughter to the field and
just as she reached the top of the slight
rise separating the pasture lot from the
house she heard shot and going to the
spot where the explosion had occurred
she found the body of Mr.. Lichliter ~
ing by the side of fallen log, a revol-
yer some four of five feet from him and
Ills outer shirt on fire. presumably from
the explosion of the powder when he
fired. My daughter came running back
to the house and acquainted me with
what she had Witnessed"
The States officers were notified of
the sad occurrence shortly after and
States Attorney Jones, in company
with Sheriff Ashby and Justice of the
Peace West went in an automobile to
the Lichliter farm and there impannel-
led jury of inquest, examined several
witnesses and the jury rendered YER
dict that the man came to his death by
reason of his own act.
No apparent good reason has been
assigned why the unfortunate man took
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-06-29
.1arTied.

HAUsER-SANDERs-Last night at
the Red House Lutheran church. eight
miles south of Oakland, Miss Laura E.
Sanders, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John H. Sanders, became the pride of
Rev. Ernest Roy Hauser, a young
Lutheran divine who until recently was
stationed at Somerset, Pa, but who
VIII take new charge at Altoona, Pa,
very shortly. The ceremony was ger
formed by the pastor of the Red House
church. the Rev. Sloop, assisted by the
Rev. 0. A. Bremen. pastor of St.
Marx $ church in Oakland. The bride
was beautifully gowned in white satin
and was attended by maids likewise
gowned. The groom wore black. Both
are well known and highly esteemed by
large circle of friends.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-06-29
.EPNORTH LEAGUE. CON-
VENT|ON ENDS SESSION
Twenty-Fifth Annual Gathering Of
Representatives in Oakland this Week

The twentY-fifth annual convention of
Oakland Epworth League which began
its sessions in .St. PauPs M. E. church
in Oakland Tuesday evening at eight
O'Clock closes this morning after elect
ing officers for the ensr ing year.
The session"..Tuesday evening opened
with praise service and an address of
welcome delivered by Mr.. E. R. Jones,
which was responded to by Rev. Paul
Flanagan, of the Park, after which
Rev. J. W. Bickford, of Frostburg, de-
livered an address to the assembled
delegates.
Yesterday mornings session opened
with praise!and prayer service and
an address by.Rey. DR.. U. S. Wright,
of Mt. Lake Park, who has earned con-
siderable reputation.as public speaker
upon bible and.topics of the day. DR..
A. Moore conducted the round table,
assisted by the Rev. w. E. Craig, of
Elklns. The afternoon sessions were
interesting and.tul of interest not only
to the delegates assembled but to all
who attended.
This morning thelsession was largely
devoted to the experiences as related
by the delegates in attendance, closing
with the election and installation of
officers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-06-29

his own life except that last fall he lost
a number of cattle as the result of a
disease breaking out among them, af-
ter which he became dispondent and
was later taken i'll, but seemed to have
regained his health to some degree.
He is survived by his widow and seven
children, two of whom are married.
One of the married children is at home
along with FIVE younger ones whose
ages range from to Is years.
The remains of the deceased were
taken to ConneIlsville, his former home
and inferred yesterday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-06-29

Road Commissioner, Clinton Uhl, of
Allegany county, accompanied by En-
gineer Downey of the Commission and
Mr.. w. E. G. Kitchens. of Frostburg,
spent Tuesday in the...vicinity Of Oak
land on road business. the principal OBJ
ject of the gentlemen here being for
the purpose of going over and locating
the route for the new State road lead
ing from Oakland to the. West Virginia
State line near Hutton. The routes by
Crellin and by the Mackin farm were
both gone over by the officials. AS yet
they have not decided which route will
be adopted for the proposed new road.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-06-29
Porch Party for Library Benefit.

Arrangements have been completed
for holding porch party at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. B. Il. Sincell,
second street, this evening, the proceeds
OF the affair to be devoted to the
public library. The citizens of Oakland
and also of Mountain Lake Park are cor
daily invited to attend. Ice cream
Strawberries, cake, etc. will he served.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-06-29
Do You know That.

It's worry, not work, which shortens
life?
Ascold bath every morning is the best
complexion remedy?
Poor health is expensive?
The L. S. Public Health Service has
reduced malaria 60 per cent. in some
localities?
The death rate from typhoid fever In
the United States has been cut in half
since 1900?
Pneumonia kills over 1901 Ameri-
cans each year?
Flyless town has few funerals?
The well that drains the cesspool is
the cup of death?
For SALE-Cheap, a white wicker
baby carriage; good as new. Apply to
Harry Naylor, Oakland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-06-29

Mrs. n. C. Guthrie. of Brooklyn, n.
Y, sister of the late Gov. VIM NJ O.
Dawson, of West Virginia, and cousin
of DR.. H. NJ. Kemp, of Bloomington,
was the guest for several days last
week of Prof. and Mrs. F. Z. Rathbun
at their home IN Oakland.
County Commissioner George War
nick and Postmaster Jacob Stump, both
of Bloomington, were in Oakland last
Friday, driving from here to their
home in an automobile which was re-
Gently purchased by Mr.. Stump at
Sheriff 5 sale.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-06-29
Orphans Court Proceedings.

the semi-monthly session of the Or
phans' Court was held on Tuesday of
this week with all members of the
court present, when the following bust
ness was transacted:
Gilmor S. Hamill was appointed ad-
ministrator of the estate ot Mrs. S. O..
Sawyer.
Walter D. Smith appointed admins
traitor of the estate of Mrs. Minnie
Smith.
Several accounts of administrators
were presented and passed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-23
MERCHANTS SEEK
CITY ORDINANCE ON
THE RETURN EVIL
Certain Features Are a Menace to the
Public Health and Protection
Is Sought

Practices that menace the public
health will be tabood If the city COM
mission adopts ordinances that mer-
chants of Birmingham have in mind.
Joe Loveman of Loveman, Joseph az
Loeb states that the feature in which
his company is interested in the en-
action of an ordinance similar to those
in force in Boston, Cleveland and 9TH
err cities.
"The feature of the return evil that
has stirred my interest and support
is that which will tend to protect the
public health" Mr.. Loveman stated
last night "The legislation that / will
advocate is that which will prohibit
by ordinance the return after use to
merchants of such articles as hair
combs, hair brushes. underwear. bed
ding, mattresses, pillows and goods OF
this category
"Such action has been taken by the
governmental agencies in the larger
cities and 1 regard it as very pro-
gressive and sensible. 1t would pre-
vent the communication of diseases,
such as typhoid fever. and would tend
to protect the public. 1t is the protec-
tion of the public health that the mer-
chants have in mind The movement
is being sponsored by the Chamber OF
Commerce"
Many other merchants in the city
are lending their aid to the efforts OF
the Chamber of Commerce, according
to William Blanks Everett, secretary
of the civic body. The matter Is in
form of evolution and it is regarded
as probable that the city commission
ers win be asked to pass on it soon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-23
SUGGESTION MADE
TO PROTECT TREES
Commissioner Ward Appre-
GATES Letter Sent in Spirit
of Cooperation

THE commission often hears complaints
by citizens who have some grievance"
said Commissioner Ward yesterday. ut
is seldom that we get cordial letters
advising us on some subject that is for
the good of the city. When we do these
communications are appreciated 1 am
in receipt of letter from Mr.. Ed Nc
Mickin, offering suggestion to pro-
tect the trees and shrubbery of the city.
This sort of cooperation is appreciated.
The suggestions will be discussed at the
next commission meeting"
Following is the letter received by Mr..
Ward:
Birmingham, Ala, September a. 1916.
Hon. George B. Ward President Board
of Commissioners, Birmingham, Ala.
Dear Sir: Referring to the conversa-
ton held with you some days ago rela-
tive to a method of Graduating scale
and other disastrous tree and plant in
sects, would suggest that it would be
helpful to enact an ordinance which
would compel each and every resident
who has trees, plants and shrubs pruned
or cut away from their premises, burned
either at the residence or some other
designated place.
1.-THE reason for this is that the wagons
hauling the limbs and parts of trees
and plants which are removed and which
are infected, fall from the wagon along
the roadway and are handled by different
people who might pick them up and use
as cuttings and other modes of propaga-
ton. This has a tendency to scatter these
insects which abound already here in
Birmingham to a great extent. l merely
mention this as suggestion, and cheap
method of protecting the city's civic well
fare from these pests which are now on
80 per cent of the shade and fruit trees.
Trusting that this will be the means
of helping your body to enact some
method along this line, am Yours
very truly, ED MMICKIN.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-23
FURNITURE DEALERS
ENJOY GET-TOGETHER
MEETING LAST NIGHT
Closer Relations Among Dealers and
Means of Handling Credit Business
Among Matters Discussed

One of the most enthusiastic meet
ings of the year was held by the Bir-
nlingham Furniture Dealers associa-
ton in the directors room of the
Chamber of Commerce last night. The
meeting was presided over by Presi-
dent r. L. Sparkman and number OF
interesting speeches relative to the
furniture business were made.
can Ounce of Pull Is Worth a Ton
of PUSH" was the first topic for dis
cussion last night and President
Sparkman called on G. w. Green to
respond to the toast. Mr.. Green made
a splendid speech, outlining some or
the problems of the business and sug-
costing improvements.
The purpose of the meeting was to
get together on plans for improving
the furniture business in Birmingham
to stimulate a closer relations among
dealers, and to discuss together means
for handling the ever increasisg credit
business.
The following members called on to
respond to set toasts: c. A. Lewis,
"Ethics of the Furniture Trade
Mr.. Scales. Good Will AS An Asset"
E. D. Brown. Whats the Matter With
u.s." w. r. Rawson, 1.-THE part of the
Furniture Dealer in the Community
Ira F. Randle "Co-operation of the
Piano and Furniture Dealers" Inter-
esting remarks were made by Mr.. Nc
Carly of Ensley, Mr. Gould of Oster
Brothers and F. o. Harvey.
Clubhouse lunches were served with
an ice course and soft drinks during
intermission of the speaking.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-23
REPUBLICAN PARTY
TOPRESENT AFULL
COUNTY TICKET
Protective Tariff and Neces-
sity of Two Parties in This
District Are to Be the
Campaign Slogans

The campaign of the republican party
within 10 days. Announcement to this
effect was issued yesterday afternoon fol-
Lowing a meeting of the republican dis
trict candidates with the members of the
campaign committee at republican head
quarters yesterday afternoon.
AT this conference plans were devised
for a vigorous campaign in this district.
A full ticket will contend with the demo-
cratic nominees.
Upon two issues the G. o. p. will battle
for favor. "A protective tariff for a
protective district, and the necessity for
the existence of two parties,'' are two
slogans that will form the substance
OF the campaign speeches, according to
Francis b. Latady, candidate for Con-
gress.
Republican headquarters was in buoy
ant frame of mind. The results of the
elections in New York and Illinois fol-
lowing those in Maine have made US con-
fdent of the return of the republican
administration to power in November
Joseph o. Thompson, member of the
g. o. p. campaign committee declared.
I'm our minds, there is absolutely nc
OOuDt Out tnat HuSneS Will Ueleat VIII
son in November.
I'm Alabama, the republican party will
poll the greatest number of votes in the
history of the party. In the Birnling-
ham district, we are going to wage a
hard fight. Beginning about October 10,
Francis B. Latady, the nominee of the
republican party for Congress, will sound
this initial appeal for support. The meet
sing today was for the purpose of organ
- ls<k~s to xxv,yI a,lr IN
important community in this district in
behalf of his candidacy. also visiting the
great industrial shops and interests.
From reports received, we are con-
fident that we shall poll more votes In
Jefferson county than were received DUR
ing any other election. BY virtue OF
the favorable geographic nature of this
district, Mr.. Latady will honeycomb it.
He will cover some communities by
Axpeaking from his automobile"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-23
BADHAM STATEMENT
|SOVERDRAWN, SAYS
CITY COMMISSIONER
Ward Blames Pool Rooms
for Failure of Negroes to
Pay Tax and Asserts
They Are DOdging

Commissioner George Ward contends
that the articles published in The Age
Herald yesterday morning. in which
Henry Badham was quoted, was some
what overdrawn. The interview stated
that many of the negroes who We're leav
ing the city for other points were anxious
to do so on account of the activities of
the police department in enforcing the
collection of the street tax on the ne
groes more diligently than the whites.
Mr.. Wards statement follows:
at is not a fact that negroes are being
arrested for nonpayment of street tax
while white people are escaping.
THE white people pay more freely and
are easily found at their places of bust
ness. The negroes are hard to locate.
The utmost leniency is shown toward
negroes who come up and show that they
have not the money, but can get it within
a reasonable time. The extensions of
time to negroes run up into the hum
dreds of cases, while extensions to white
people have been comparatively few.
"A very large number of negroes are
simply lodging in the hope that they
will never get caught. They feel that II
they are caught, they will come up and
pay the $3.50. but If not caught, they
will pay nothing. The $3.50 extra fine is
necessary to stop this lodging.
1T would not be fair for the city to
employ a corps of officers to run down
off with no more expense than those who
come up and pay voluntarily.
1.-THE pool room keeper complains that
his customers will not play pool at night
as long as they owe this tax. These
negroes would probably have the money
to pay the tax If they would stop play
ing pool for a couple of nights. If this
is brought about, the city would be sat
isfied and the pool business would move
along as usual. The question arises
who is entitled to the money, the pool
room keeper, who entices to idleness and
encourages wastefulness, or the NUM-
cipal government which furnishes these
customers streets. lights and other serv-
ices and place to make living?
1.-The people should reflect that 1t is
the industrial activity of the north that
is drawing labor from every direction
with high wages, and not the collection
of the city taxes, that is responsible fol
present conditions.
with regard to the license on labor
agents, the city of Birmingham has the
highest in the south. This license is now
$500 year and two or three agents have
paid it. There are doubtless other agen.
cies working outside of the city. These
we cannot control.
ASIDE from the fact that the majority
of the people believe that the street tax
| is inherently fair it must be borne In
| mind that it is absolutely necessary to
keep this government running. The Nc
| Donald suit took away more than s246,00(
| of the city's revenue. The street tax
and the incidental fee charged in the
public schools afford the only extra
| sources of revenue to help make up this
| loss, and this help is not sufficient