The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1933-05-04
MI. LAKE PARK
The Present Day

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Revolution is frequently talked, if
not advised; certainly it is predicted
We handy our neighbors' affairs as
though engaged in q game of battle
dore and shuttlecock. We discuss d
friends personal affairs as though We
were entirely familiar with them. We
voice criticisms of our business asso-
ciates, our physician, our banker and
our preacher. The Lord knows that
tire disclosures of methods of high
finance of the last few months have
somewhat shaken our preconceived
notions of ethics and honesty, but
notwithstanding, we should grant that
the other fellow has at least as much
honesty as we have; that all lawyers
are not crooks; that the merchant that
sells you your sugar now is just as
honest as in former days; that your
banker, in whom you have had conf
dence for many years, is just as hon.
est now as he was then and that your
doctor and your druggist are just as
careful now as they were in years
past in writing and filling prescrip-
tons. What we mean is, that many
may have made Observation-Disclosures
of the head and not of the heart-but
old fashioned honesty still remains.
Suspicion and loose talk will not help
any community recover its normal
prosperity.
Why Not a Wild Flower Show?
Garrett county could put on as good
a show, if not so extensive, as VIM
chester. At least it would be more
novel. For while nearly every one
has seen apple and peach trees in
bloom, there are many in sections Of
the country other than this. who have
never seen the beautiful wax-like
bloom of the rhododendron in its
native setting. There are dozens of
sections in this country where this
king of all mountain shrubs grows
in such profusion as to form almost
impenetrable thickets, bearing thous-
ands of magnificent blooms. Then
there is the mountain laurel, or spoon
wood, with its snowy saucer or bowl
shaped flowers, delighting the eye of
both native son and visitor. These
shrubs are at their best at the season
Of the year when it is most pleasant
to visit our mountain top. A little
advertising might do wonders in in
augurating "The Garrett County Rho
dodendron and Mountain Laurel Festi-
val"
Street Lighting Curtailed
The Town Council, after much con-
sideration, at its last meeting passed
an order curtailing the number of
street lights temporarily. No doubt
this action will cause some little in
convenience and give rise to some
criticism. We believe, however, that
on careful consideration the wisdom of
the action will be apparent. Just now
the cash of the town is not available
for use. 1t is believed this is only a
temporary condition. Consequently,
the resolution cutting the lighting
system fifty percent calls for only a
thirty-day period. At the end of that
time it is hoped all matters will be
adjusted satisfactorily and that further
curtailment will not be necessary. 1t
was thought the. part of wisdom to
take the above action rather than en-
force payment of unpaid taxes at a
time when such enforcement would
work a great hardship. AS a great
man said: eve must all hang together
or we may hang separately" After
all a fifty percent light cut in the
summer months is but minor worry.
Loeb Lynn has also found it ne
cessary to greatly reduce the number
Of her street lights, and for the same
reason as that given above.
LEGAL Ball Team Wins
The base ball season is not to be
allowed to pass unnoticed here.
Mountain Lake Park has a ball nine
and started the season by win. On
last Saturday it played Deer Park
and took that team over by score of
IA to II. With the support the team
merits we believe it will give good
account of itself, as it has the mater
ial for winning club. It it open for
games with the surrounding towns.
Welfare Headquarters Opened
Registration headquarters have
been established here in the Council
chambers, adjoining Martins store,
for welfare work. Those registering
and assigned will be employed in and
about the Park. Only one member of
a family will be employed, unless the
family is very large. To date about
35 have complied with the necessary
formalities. Darwin B. Martin is in
charge. ...~...
Young men between the ages of
Is and 25 can also register for the
reforestation work.
Birthday Celebrated
On last Monday evening Mrs. Mary