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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-04-19
TAX RATE DECREASED nine
CENTS ON $500 VALUATION
Board of County Commission
ers Completed Levy Tuesday
Rate for Year to be S1.9O

The levy of 1928 for Garrett county,
upon which the Board of County Com
missioners were engaged for several
days, was completed Tuesday, in ac-
cordance with the law and indicates
decrease of nine cents on each one
hundreds dollars of assessed prop
erty in the county, so far as the coun-
ty rate is concerned, making the rate
$1.90, as compared with $1.99 for last
year. This is considerably above the
figures of 1927, which were SLIT.
The State tax rate this year, fixed
by the Legislature, is 25 64-100 cents
per $500, which is almost two cents
less than the year 1927, and shows a
total decrease in the rate of approxi-
mately eleven cents The State rate
in 1927 was 81 11-28 cents.
According to the levy made Tuesday
the public school system of the county
will receive this year $129,243.S4, or
$3O,222.54 less than the preceding
year. This amount is below that levied
in 1926, which was $130, 348.4S.
The fund set aside this year in the
general road fund is S25,275, and this,
added to the special road levy of $43,-
900, makes the total road levy $6S,275.
This is $4,000 more than the figures
of last year and $4,000 more than in
the year 1926.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-04-19
PUPILS in COUNTIES
GET MORE TRAINING
Schooling In Year Now Nearly
Two Months In Excess of
1920 Figure

Pupils in the Maryland county
schools are averaging between one and
a half and two months more schooling
in a year now than they did in 1920,
Albert S. Cook, State Superintendent
of Schools, said yesterday. This is
explained by a higher percentage of
attendance among enrolled pupils and
by longer period in which the aver
age school remains in session.
More than 1000 more white pupils
were enrolled in these schools last
year than in 1926, while there was Il
slight decrease in the corresponding
figures for Negro pupils, according to
Mr.. Cook. The maximum number Of
schools in any one county that re-
manned open less than the legal num-
Der of days was thirteen in 1927,
compared with thirty-one in the pre-
vious year.
Attendance Greater.
Every type of county school had {
higher percentage of attendance in
1927 than in 1926, the white elemen-
tary schools showing the greatest gain
-1.5 per cent. The graded schools for
the first time had more than ninety
per cent of the average number of
pupils belonging to them in average
attendance.
Each white elementary school pupil
enrolled in the county schools attended
an average of 154 days in 1927, an in
crease of thirty days over the CORE
spending figure for 1920 and of three
days over the 1926 figure. The average
attendance of 100 days in white high
schools in 1926 and in 1927 was ten
more than the average in 1920.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-04-19
AUTO BURNS WHEN FIRE
STARTS BENEATH ITS HOOD
High Wind Fans Flames and Oc-
cupants Narrowly Escape

A Studebaker coach, belonging to
Mrs. Earl FRESHMAN, of Friendsville,
was almost entirely consumed by fire
last Thursday evening when flames
broke out under the hood of the car.
A high wind swept the fire into the
body of the machine almost instantly
and the occupants, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
mond Bisbing, the former, formerly
Miss Frances Umbel, Selbysport, were
just able to get away from the car
before the entire machine was envel-
oped in flames. Mrs. Bisbing was
painfully burned on her face.
The couple had just recently, been
married and were on their return
journey from Selbysport to Friends
vile, where they had gone to announc
their marriage to the brides parents.
From the point in the road where
the fire was discovered the couple ran
to Friendsville for help to extinguish
the flames, but before they could re-
turn to the burning car it was past
saving. All the car had left intact
were the two front tires, the radiator
motometer and headlights.
Immediately after the disaster the
couple telephoned to Mrs. FRESHMAN,
who proceeded at once to the scene.
The car was partially insured and was
guarded until daylight the following
morning by Talmadge Frazee. Upon
returning from breakfast to resume
his vigil, he found the wreck stripped
of the two remaining tires, the motto
meter, the lamps and everything else
of value that was not consumed. The
identity of the thief Thieves has not
yet been revealed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-04-19
Condemned Negro Is Granted ;
Reprieve.

Philip Jackson, colored, sentenced
to die in the electric chair last Tues
day for a criminal assault on Mrs.
Daisy yelling, formerly of Western
port, did not die on that date.
Justice Frederick L. Siddon Friday
postponed execution of the condemned
man until Tuesday, May Is. Request
for postponement was made by John
H. Wilson, attorney for Jackson, who
explained that he would take petit
ton to the United States Supreme
Court for a writ of review of the re-
cent action of the Court of Appeals
when it confirmed the action of the
trial judge in refusing to submit the
question of Jackson's sanity to the
jury.
Mrs. yelling is the divorced wife Of
J. C. yelling, formerly of Oakland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-04-19
Advice is to Get Traders License
At Once.

Business men and others who are
required to secure licenses from the
office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court,
are advised to secure them at once.
They are being issued and as matter
of convenience all are advised to have
the required licenses in their posses
sion on or before May LIST, when they
go into effect as required by law.
1t is often the custom of traders
and business houses to let this impor-
tant matter go until the last moment
but the clerks at the court house are
now ready to issue the licenses and
ask the cooperation of the public so
that no one may be disappointed. The
law requires that licenses be secured
by all doing business on or before
May first.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-04-19
CASE AGAINST THREE MEN
DROPPED AFTER HEARING
Turned Over to West Virginia
Police on Theft Charge

At a hearing before W. A. Gender,
justice of the peace, on Saturday
afternoon, Henry M. Travis and Bruce
and Clifford Stone, all recently of
Clarksburg, W. Va, who were arrest
ed last week on a charge of unlaw-
full possession of liquor, were found
not guilty of the charge because of
insufficient evidence. They were re-
leased from the custody of Maryland
officials but We're taken in charge by
West Virginia authorities, who held
them on a charge of theft in and
around Clarksburg,
The three men had been residing on
the John Shaffer farm, near Mt. Lake
Park, for short time when they We're
discovered by two West Virginia po-
lice and Tom Seymour and Joy Grit
fifth, deputies.
In addition to some hams and side
meat found at the place which were
said to have been stolen from West
Virginia, still and some liquor were
discovered and confscated. Upon be-
ing brought to trial, it was found that
Garrett county had no law against
possessing a still, and as there was no
test made of the alleged liquor which
was claimed by the men to have been
vinegar, the case against the men was
dismissed as far as the Maryland au-
thorities were concerned. They left
Saturday for Clarksburg, accompanied
by the two State police.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-04-19
CASTLEMAN VALLEY r. r.
TO BE SOLD BY RECEIVER
14-Mile Line from Jennings to
Worth, Will be Disposed Of.

In The Republican today, Herbert
E. Speyer, who was recently appointed
receiver for the Castleman Valley
Railroad Company by the United
States District Court for the District
of Maryland, gives notice that under
an order of the Court he will offer at
public auction the property of the
railway company on Saturday, May
-, at 200 o'clock in front of the Gar
rett National Bank in Oakland.
Since being appointed the receiver,
Mr.. Speyer has been operating the
road, which extends for distance of
fourteen miles from Jennings, Gar
rett county, to Worth Junction, Pa,
where it has connection with the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad.
The railroad was built by Jennings
Brothers and was operated as lum-
Der road while the original owners
were engaged in the production of
lumber at Jennings. Following the
closing down of the lumber operation
it was sold to a party of Grantsville
people who operated it for time, and
it was then taken over by the Nor
CART Coal Corporation which has re-
Gently been in financial straits and
whose property was sold several
weeks 400 under foreclosure DrOceeG
ings.
The road has been a decided asset
to the Grantsville and other commun-
tiles which it has served and should
it now be abandoned by reason of <
lack of bidders it will create hard
ship not only to the people of the
communities which it serves directly
but to the entire county as the rev.
enue derived from taxes and the labor
it employs amounts TO quite sum
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-04-19
TO RENAME ORGANIZATION
OF OAKLAND BOYS BAND
Will be Called Gilbert Brown
Boys Band of Oakland

The Boys Band Auxiliary, compos-
ed of the parents and friends of the
members of the organization, gave
the boys a party on Tuesday evening
in the Knights of Pythias lodge room
in recognition of their splendid per-
Torrance between shows some weeks
ago when benefit picture was pre-.
sented. About thirty persons, in adj
dition to the boys, were present at
the affair on Tuesday evening.
At a business session the AuXil-
larry members unanimously decided to
rename the band from the Oakland
Boys Band to Gilbert-Brown Boys
Band of Oakland, in recognition OF
the services being continuously rem
dered by R. R. Gilbert, director, and
Russell Brown, assistant.
Several plans were discussed rela-
tive to the financial support to be ac-
corded the band and Attorney W. R.
Ofutt addressed those present on the
value of band in community life.
The boys played several numbers
which were appreciated by those in
attendance. Refreshments, consisting
of ice cream, cake and punch were
served by members of the Auxiliary.
More Donations
Donations received during this last
week were from Mr.. Julius Littman,
$3.50; Mr.. Lewis Littman, 81; and
Mr.. John Weber, SIS. 81 knew there
would be more coming in this week. .
Mr.. Gilbert said. 'Last week was not
a sign at all that the people had for
gotten. am still hoping for more
next week."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-04-19
Home Demonstrators Schedule
April 1928.

April %, district conference in Cum
berland with Miss Selby, clothing
specialist.
April "a, district conference in Cum
berland with Miss McPheeters, nutri-
tion specialist.
April 25, Friendsville Women's Club
at 200 p. M, meeting with Mrs. j. W..
Mccullough. Problem II will be taken
up and discussed.
April &c, Hutton Women's Club at
1920 in the Grange Hall. This will
be an all-day meeting at which time
Problems | and II will be taken up
with New Home Management project.
April 27, Sunnyside All Club at
1000 a. M; Swan Meadow All Club
at HOO a. M; Red House All Club
at 800 p. m.
April %, Oakland Senior All Club
at 1920 a M; Oakland Junior All
Club at 200 p. m.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-04-19
Rev. Brock Addresses ROtarians

Rev. Walter B. Brock, pastor OF
Garrett Memorial Presbyterian church
was the speaker at the weekly meet
ing of the Oakland Rotary club at the
William-J james hotel on Friday even
ing. He spoke on "The Diversities OF
Gifts"
He took as his text l Corinthians,
12:4-6, "Now there are diversities of
gifts, but the same spirit. And there
are diversities of ministrations, and
the same Lord And there are DIVERSE
ties of workings, but the same God
who worketh all things in all"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-04-19
DISCLAIMERS TO VIE FOR
HONORS TOMORROW NIGHT
Davis Countrywide Contest to
be Held at Grantsville TomOr-
row [Friday) Night.

The Davis Countrywide Boys Decla-
nation Contest, sponsored by Delbert
W. Davis, cashier of the First Ma
tional Bank, of Oakland, will be held
in the Lutheran church at Grantsville
tomorrow might, April 20, at 500
o'clock, it has been announced.
The preliminary contest among the
pupils of each of the five high schools
in the county was brought to a close
a week or more ago, and there will
be one contestant from each of the
high schools of the county in the final
try for honors. The winners will be
presented with prizes.
The following program for tomor-
row night has been arranged by the
officials having the contest in charge:
Harmonica band selection. %. H. s.
Defamation .............."C Conner
Ebert Buckle
Defamation .......... Beau Nash
LeVerne East
Selection ................Vo Vocal solo
Mary Jane Kahl, Oakland High
Defamation, "Fear God and take your
Part"
Thomas Gender.
Selection. ........ soldiers Mafcn
Amelia Miller and Alverta Dillon, Ac-
cident High School. =.
Defamation .........." mot Guilty
Lee Ray Shumaker
Defamation :..:.:..;;.. -. Danny
Clark Walker
Selection ................. Duet
Hasaleah Yutzy, Alvin Ream, Oakland
High School.
Harmonica Band. 800. Oakland High
Announcement of decision of Judges
for first, second and third prizes
Presentation of awards.
The alternates for the declaiming
contestant are: For LeVerne East,
Bruce Jenkins, "The Gold Louis"
For Thomas Gender, Roland Ready,
"Belshazzar, the King"
For Lee Roy Shumaker, Clyde Mil
Ter, "a Few Bars in the Key of &C. "
For Clark Walker, Herman Strachn,
.iI: Prince of Peace"
Ebert Buckle has no alternate.
The winner of the first prize will
be awarded $25; second place, $40, and
third place, S.. The money will be
given by the winners to the schools
which they represent and used for the
purchase OF books for the library.
This is the third annual contest for
the boys of the various schools. A
similar contest held earlier in the
school year, has been an annual event
for about seven years.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-04-19
Competition Open For Clerk
Carrier Here

An open competitive examination
for the position of Clerk Carrier in the
postoffice at Oakland will be held at
stated time following May 9, the
date upon which the last application
may be received. Blank applications
may be obtained from the local post
office or from the secretary of the
Fourth Civil Service district, Wash
ington, D. c. The examination will be
held under the rules of the United
States Civil Service Commission.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-04-19
William Lauer Returns From
China Monday.

William Lauer, son of Henry Lauer,
recently honorably discharged from
the United States Marine Corps, ar
rived at his home in Oakland Monday
evening after an absence of two years
and seven months, the major portion
of the time having been spent on for
eign soil.
He was in Tientsen, China, at the
time of his discharge and was landed
at a California port several weeks ago,
where, owing to shortage of guards
at the Government prison, he was kept
on duty there until one day last week.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-04-19
Oakland BOwlers To Meet Mey
ersdale Team Friday Evening

Oakland bowlers will meet the Mey-
ersdale (Pa) team on The Recreation
alleys in Oakland tomorrow night at
S:15 O'Clock, according to Bill Gibson,
erstwhile manager of the Oakland
Bowling league.
This will be the fifth meeting of
the two teams, Oakland having won
three of the four matches already
played. "The Meyersdale team is GER
tain to be out for revenge" Mr.. Glib
son said.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-04-19
Maryland tuberculosis AssOcia
ton Clinic.

A clinic for diseases of the chest
will be conducted in Friendsville on
April %, at DR.. Mason's office, at the
hour of 1920 a. m. Individuals COM
planning of any of the following:
cough, expectoration of blood (spit-
ting), tired feeling, loss of weight and
appetite, indigestion, hoarseness, ETC.,
should see their family physician and
obtain permission to attend clinic at
the place announced above.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-04-19
Knights To Confer Rank Of
Esquire On Friday Night

The rank of Esquire will be con-
ferred at the regular weekly meeting
of the Knights of Pythias at the lodge
rooms on Third street, tomorrow
evening. The rank of Page was con-
ferred last week, and the advance de-
gree will be given as the class has
arrived at suitable proficiency in the
former.
The weekly prize, cigaret lighter,
donated by Shaffer's Jewclry store,
was won by Harry Stemple.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-25
@IAA

All Silk Flat Crepes-39 inches wide A heavy
weight that we have on display at $245
yard. A large display Of colors During the
big Anniversary Sale yard ............ .$l.95
Spun Sk-29 inches wide. The pure silk that is
guaranteed washable. q coors on sale dur
ing the Anniversary Sale at yard ........ 80
Tub Silks-32 inch and 36 inch washable silks of
assorted weaves; yard ............... IS
Transparent Vevet-Black transparent velvet,
40 inches wide. Our regular price is 1895
yard During Our Anniversary Sale we
we offer this at the super value price Of
:, yard 7.S5
Wool Tweeds-One large assortment Of wool
tweeds, all 81 inch cloths. About seventeen
patterns for your inspection Regular price
$1.75 and $195 yard. Your choice during
the Anniversary Sale, a. yard ..,...:.... ! LAS
Worsted of Fancy Weaves-36 inches wide. A
neat assortment of MORE and granite weaves.
Especially adapted to children's dresses. Reg
ular $1.l9 values. Anniversary Sale Prices,
yard ........... ........... SO
All Silk Pongee-33 inches wide Natural color
only IL momme Red Label Pongee. Ami
versary Sale price, yard ............... 80
Black Satine-39 inches wide. A fine, even quail
ity. Sale price, yards Observation-Disclosures. 100
Colored Satine-36 inches wide A good selection
of shades. Our regular SOC grade During
the Big Anniversary Sale, 3 yards for ...... 100
Silk Chiffon Velvet-4o inches wide: Black only.
value you must see to appreciate During
the Anniversary Sale, yard ............ 3.95
Rayon Taffeta-36 inches wide Six colors of
changeable taffeta, suitable for Grapes, pill
lows, ETC. During the Big Anniversary Sale,
All Silk Brocades-39 inches wide. Metallic tan,
reseda, bonny blue and black. A wonderful
lining for fur coats etc. Sale price, yard 1.S9
Ray de Chine-Rayon and silk sport satin, used
for silk pillows, princess slips, Innings, etc. 40
inches wide Anniversary sale price ...... LOO
All Silk Georgette-40 inches wide. Heaviest
quality to be found. Our regular prices,
$2.35 and 1926 yard A full color line.
During this Anniversary sale, yard $3.50. 1876
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-25

Particularly featured in tbs group hats the
portant oftheforehead line popular with youth Large
head sizes with youthful lines another outstanding feat
Also included is special collection of beautiful
Autumn Hats for Matrons that fit especially WE'LL
prominently represented in this extraordinary showing
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-25

- WdSnaDle, extra line cloth; yard 20
Ginghams-32 inch; small assortment Of pat
terms; washable; yard ................. %
Boulevard Prints-New fall patterns and plains
perfect 8O-square cloth with the perma-
nent finish. COlOrs guaranteed. sc
inches wide. For the Big Anniversary sale,
Year-Round Fine Zephyrs- 80 inch; plain colors;
guaranteed to wash; sale price ........... 20
Outing Flannels-36 inch Darks and lights and
pure white No. 1921 Amoskeag. One of the
finest qualities on the market Anniversary
sale price, yard ........... ........... rs
Cretonnes and Crash-Nearly all new arrivals;
cretonnes g inches wide. Fancy floral and ioo
modernistic patterns; sale price yds for 100
Drapery Fabrics-50 inch. One assortment of
sunfast kapocks and rayons, etc. Values to
1926 yard To close out during the Big
Anniversary Sale at ..................... 95
Ruffled Wolfe Vaances-Ready hemmed,
Curtain V0les and Marquisettes-Dotted marqui-
settles, cross barred voles and colored dots
36 inches wide. Values 39c and 49c yard;
Ruffled Curtans-Wth tiebacks. One lot Of
pure whites and slightly soiled colored
curtains No value less than $1.95.
Lace Curtain Paneis-Fet panels ravon nanes i'z'
marquisettes, etc. Values to $425 each.
For this sale, each Observation-Disclosures. 265
Emmerich Feather Pillows-Sze 21x27, in in
dividual boxes. Guaranteed odorless and
feather proof tckngs. Real duck feathers.
Each $3.50 and $2.95
Quilted Mattress Pr0tect0rs-54x76. Fine cam
brio; bound and stitched; zig gag patterns:
pure white and filled with all new cotton
White Outing Flannel-27 inches wide Extra
quality, pure bleach and heavy fleece. An
niversary Sale Price, yard II
Ripplette Bed Spreads-Pain washable colors.
8lxlO5. No ironing. May be used rough
dry. Extra fine cloth each ............ 3.95
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-09-25
Latest Creations
$1,000

Beautiful hats of Lyons Velvet in Black and all the
new Autumn Shades. All taken from LEADING models
OF the new such hats with new Feather flower
POM the tight soiel with the feather pad and nnumer-
able other important models. Every studied fit to
the contour of the head. = 1 ~ "
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-06
COWBOY LAWYER. IS NOMINATED FOR COVERING OR.
New Mexico Democrats Name Attorney Cener-
 al for High Place

ALBUQUERQUE, N. M, Sept 6.-New Mexico's cow-puncher At. torney- General, Robert Dow, whc has slept many nights on the range with his saddle for a pillow is the Democratic nominee for Governor in the face of a last minute attempt to stampede the convention for Col. D. K. Sellers after the latter had earlier con- ceded the victory to Attorney. General Dow. Dow won the nom- ination with majority of 94 votes in the party convention last night. The other nominees were Senator, short term, to fill the vacancy caused by the death oi Senator A. A. Jones, Juan Vegil: Senator, long term, to succeed the short term Senator Jethro Vaught. For Congressman -a' large. John Morrow, renominated for his fourth term.
 Robert Dow, the nominee for Governor. has won many laurels at New Mexican rodio contests as fast roper and a bronco buste-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-06
ENGINE CREW KILLED WHEN
 TRAIN DROPS
Few Passengers Are In- jured Tn Accident
 Wreckage Piled Up

COLUMBIA. $ C.. Sept 6.-En- gineer D. E. Poore and Fireman J. F. Rataree were kiiled and pi- lot J. F. Glenn is missing as the result of fast passenger train plum ging down a 3o-foot embank- ment late las night. Relief crews reached the scene win difficulty.
 It is reported that only few pas sengers were even slightly injur- ed. All were. however, marooned throughout the night.
 The mail clerk and baggage mas ter were seriously injured
 A washout caused the wreck, ac- eording to the official statement.
 The wrecker and crews were unable to reach the wreck because of a long stretch of togn track. Three passenger coaches occupied by % passengers remained up- right but tha mail baggage and smoker piled up.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-09-06
HOOVER PLANS
 SHORT DRIVES
 IN EAST, SOUTH
Four Addresses Scheduled Including New York
 and Boston

WASH # 6.-Her- bert c. York au- dress to e44on october IT, will be the fourth and last he will make in the East and South. Soon af- terward he will begin his final campaign drive with swing across the continent that will take him to his California home in time sso vote on Ne~snsJeF -sss s.'-ssssz'-s-sas
 Hoover's invasion of the South will be made early in October with his speech at Elizabeth, Ten nessee, on October at the h. dustrial celebration. Either inn mediately before or after this trip, he will go to Boston and speak in the state where the Republicans are centering a great deal of ef- fort He will talk at Newark, N. J., on September IT. In none of his four addresses will he dis cuss prohibition. He indicates this when he said he feels his po- sition in favor of the Eighteenth Amendment and enforcement of the dry laws is well known.