Tom ph aw Meyersdale Qommereial. Sy Pa, as Second-Class Mail Matter.) [Registered at the Fostofhce at Meyersdale, THE MEYERSDALE COMMERCIAL, A. M. SCHAFFNER, Editor and Proprietor. Pablished €very Tharsday in the Year at 81 Phone No. 55. 110-112 Center Street. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1913 Senate Passes Tariff Bill. Four months after the measure had been presented in the course the tariff bill pur- ived by the national law making House it passed the Senate. This is the sued and the treatment it has recel body. x against the bill and two republicans voted for the bill. outcome will be a new tariff bill. In whether the democratic contention i8 right or wrong. correct, and will prove the greatest g Will the factories, shops and furnaces be closed as Senator Penrose But that kind of stuff did not scare the people a year ago and will hardly scare would like the people of Pennsylvania believe. them now. The municipal battle is on. remains to be seen. C ¢ 1 ) dates have no opposition in their respective parties. While th B50 Per Year Cash In the final line up of the senate two democrats, voted The adop- tion of the bill was a notable achievement of the administration. A conference with members of both houses will now meet, but the In course of time it will prove Theoretical- iy a reduction in the tariff is" right and we believe practically it is ood for the greatest number. Whatever the outcome will be, For many of the offices a number of candi- PLiaed UP IN | ENNSYLVANIA |} | (Western Newspaper Union, Special | News Service.) Franklin.—The experiment of con- tinuing school during the summer months so that pupils in the seventh and eighth grades and the high school were given an opportunity to make up work in which they had failed during the winter term, has proven a suc- cess beyond all expectations. There were 38 pupils, who were placed ip two rooms with one teacher in each. In one room all except five passed examinations, and four of these five are being given another test under direction of the city superintendent, N. P. Kinsley. Fifteen out of nineteen The summer school will become a per- manent institution in Franklin. Pittsburg—*“A kiss is like the world —made out of nothing but, gracious knows, it’s good.” That's Dr. J. F. Edwards’, head of the bureau of in- fectious diseases, definition of oscula- tion. He says “Germs be hanged!” so far as kissing goes, and argues with Dr. Young, Chicago’s health com- time is safe and sanitary, except in advanced stages of contagious dis- eases. Scandia.—Snakes are more plentiful than huckleberries near here, and a woman, Mrs. A. C. Walker, single- handed, slew 32 in one day. The berry patch that Mrs. Walker and Miss Clara Lauffenberger, also of Russell, visited has a reputation for rattle- snakes and as soon as they reached ¢ | the place Mrs. Walker saw a rattler sunning himself on a large rock and - States. office of burgess and that of councilmen have a number of aspirants for the nomination and presumably a number are actively at work for the nomination. Every voter is under a tremendous obligation. If he is really a good citizen he will be true to himself, he will be fair, and honest, and will only vote for such men as he really be- lieves are the best fitted for the work—the work of serving the peo- ple best and most acceptably, doing those things which bring credit to the municipality. That is the issue that confronts every man In Meyerdale, to vote at the primany election for the man who in his judgment will make the best burgess, the best councilmen and down the line to the lowest office. Religion, lodges, relationship.crgan’- zations of whatever kind,—all these should be secondary. Letmen be honest with themselves in the primary election. ‘‘I'o thine own gelf be true, and it must follow as night the day, thou canst not be false to any man.”’ Mexico's Struggle. While Mexico is still in the throes of civil strife, and her atti- tude towards the United States bitter, the fact nevertheless is that on the surface, the southern republic has cooled off considerably and the probabilicy is that the difficulty will be surmounted, and in due course of time the republic will again live at peace with itself for awhile and at peace with the world. While a democratic republic or a republican democracy is ac- cording to the ideas of a democratic or republican form of govern- ment, the best form of government, yet for people to govern them- selves, they must have a proper conception of the rights and prero- gatives of the governing body and of the duties and obligations of the governed, and as people rise in intelligence and training they become better fitted to rule and be ruled. A strong hand, govern- ing the illiterate, by the hard law that might make right is not the government that should obtain in the 20th. century, but Mexico is still in a large measure an anlettered people, who are superstitious, ignorant and unreliable. Whether the man who had an Intimate knowledge of Mexico was right or not, when he said every man is a liar and every woman a strumpet we do not know, but Mexico does not appeal to us as possessing those qualities which are the pride and honor of free republics, whose influence elevates and ennobles humanity. ; ————————— CERO Thaw is a Hero in Canada. Harry Thaw has been guilty of shooting White, a wealthy and prominent citizen of New York some years ago. Jerome was dis- trict attorney at the time and handled the case against Thaw in a masterly manner. Thaw was finally saved from the death chair only to be taken to Matteawan, because he was insane when he slew White. Every effort since then. that Thaw made to be freed from the insane asylum. Jerome has come to the front and foiled successfully every attempt. Thaw made his escape from the asy- {um to British soil. Jerome is still his Nemesis, still hounding him, and making every effort to get him back to the great state of New York, the state which has two governors—and Charles F. Murphy, but Tom Platt is dead. He is after Thaw because he is a violator of the law, but, Jerome while on British soil indulged in a quiet little gambling game. which according to the law of the land, north of New York, was also a violation of British law, and as a conse- quence he is charged with the violation of a law, whose penalty is a year in prison. Thaw: is being followed because he violated the law of the state of New York, and Jerome is his particular antago- nist; while Jerome is in Canada, he is guilty of violating the Cana- dian law and is out of jail on $500 bail. Canadian sympathy is in a 2 marked manner on the side of Thaw, and gradually the sympathy of this country is going towards Thaw notwithstanding the fact that he killed a man. WiLL the new tariff bill now help to solve the high cost of liv- jing ? _ EVERYBODY was proud of the boys and girls of our schools on Parade Day. TopAY belongs to the sturdy farmers of Somerset county. To them Meyersdale extends a hearty welcome. THAW, according to the last accounts, is again in the Unite d Rather cold treatment. Must have been thawed out. put him out of commission with a single blow. peared during the day, and while Miss Walker acted as slayer and at the end of the day she laid the 32 snakes side by side at the edge of a public road. Snake after snake ap- Erie.— Because his father, Andrew Cohen, whipped his mother, John Co- hen, ! 15 years old, shot that parent with, a 38-caliber rifle. went: through the groin and Cohen is in a critical condition. in Hamet hos- pital: shoot again, but instead he summoned the authorities, and both mother and son were taken into custody on charg- es of felonious wounding. The bullet The mother urged the boy to Everett.—The Everett Electric Light and Water Co. controlled by capital ists of Huntington county, passed into the hands of H. G. Frederick and F. S. Bredenbaugh, of Millersburg, who own and operate five other water plants in Pennsylvania. James A. Covalt of Everett who has been man- ager of the company for several years, will be retained. Wilkes-Barre.—Sheriff Lewis P. Kniffen declares that those women of Luzerne county who have drinking husbands are his best detectives and furnish him with all the evidence necessary to attack saloonmen for violation of the liquor laws. Several months ago the sheriff began an at- tack on the speakeasies, and he says he has rid the county of this evil. Now he is directing his attention to saloons where the laws are being vio- lated, and he has already asked the court to revoke fifty licenses. Warren.—The September term of criminal court was remarkable for its brevity. Although there had not been a session since last term, not a single case was tried and the petit jurors were discharged the same day they reported. The grand jurors were kept two days because they visited the county farm and other public build- ings. ‘Meadville—Consumers of milk here are protesting against a raise in the price. They are now required to pay eight cents a quart. The reason the Meadville dealers gave for the ad- vance was that the loss by reason of the non-return of bottles was heavy. This aroused persons who return the bottles. They said that they should not be taxed for the inability of the dealers to compel consumers to return bottles, and suggested that the price be made eight cents with one cent credit for each bottle returned. To offset this other excuses were made. Selinsgrove.—Banks Dreese, man- ager of the Middleburg tannery, was arrested by Fish Warden Holland, and after a hearing before Justice of the Peace Doebler, was convicted of stream pollution by permitting refuse of the tanpery to drain into Middle creek near by. Columbia.—Charles Hines, driver of a delivery wagon here, has been the victim of a chain of accidents that seems quite unusual. Not long ago the horse he was driving bit off the tip of his thumb and before that had healed another horse bit him in the shoulder. Then he struck his thumb on a stick, which opened the wound afresh and he was obliged to gt to the hospital for a second treat- ment. About a week ago he removed the bandages from his thumb, which ter which he was trying to catch flew off the nail. Cowansville. — Clarence aged 25, a flagman on the Buffalo, struck by the Buffalo fiyer. The Commercial Has All the News | assistance Barnett cried, right. Save Johnny.” om 8m i 2% the | was nearly healed, and a bantam roos- | at him and pecked the thumb, pulling Copely, Rochester & Pittsburg railroad, was kiiled instantly here when he Was Philadelphia. — After refusing as- sistance in order that his chum might be saved, Harry Barnett, 15 years old, | was drowned in the Schuylkill river. | He and John Monaghan, also 15, be- came exhausted while attempting to | swim across the river. When Joseph | McGonigle, a student at the Seminary | of St. Charles Borromeo, went to their “I'm all] scholars passed in the other room. | missioner, that the time-honored pas- || ode HE FAIR STORE for Fair People During the Fair We are prepared to look after the comforts of our friends and cater to the wants of the public in our line during the Fair Week as never before. | If you do not want to miss one of the main features of Meyersdale’s popular attractions, you must see our exhibi- tion of Fall wearables for Men, Women and Children. Ladies’ Suits, Fall Coats, Neckwear, wear. Headwear and Foot- A greater line of Men's Clothing, Young Men's Suits, Hats and Furnishings and Boys’ Suits, than ever before for fall selling. This is Looking Time and looking means buying now or the next time you come to town. souvenir. Call and renew the old acquaintance and get a . FAIR Dealing FAIR Buying % FAIR Selling FAIR Treatment FAIR Prices FAIR Merchandise | | | | | | | | { his Store is the Exclu- sive A ge ncy for Butterick Patterns. Albert S.Glessner, Successor to Appel & Glessne, ment for Suggestions on Fall and Winter Styles. 1 Every Department of the Store is Ready With Fall Merchandise of the Dependable Sort. Newest Fall Styles In Dress Goods For every possible purpose or occasion whether for Dress, Stre i . : s ccasl : et, Business or Even- ing Wear—there is a quality and stripe included in the fi i Tabri ye area P in the first showing of Fall Fabrics ex- There is an exceptionally beautiful variety of new styles i yles in Crepes gar Silks, Tussah Faille and Brocaded Styles so desirable for reo afternoon or even- Ing wear. The Dry Goods Department is Complete Muslins, Cambrics, Sheetings, Ginghams, Calicoes, Skirtings, Outings, Tickings in such abundance as was for g1.00. Come, see for yourself how splendidly ready every department is prepared to help | never before seen in this store. Special This Week. 25 Ibs. Granulated Sugar for $1.00 when you buy Dry Goods, Sh i Groceries to the amount of $5.00 or over for cash you will Vien etn RT Wi VISIT THE GLOAK DEPARTMENT Visitors Are Welcome solve the ‘‘high cost of living” problem. The new store where new prices and a new policy prevail. Ratine’'s Bul- ALBERT S. GLESSNER SUCCESSOR TO APPEL & GLESSNER Ttems = Valentin town visite Miss Ev with frien Mr. Da is a towr John Lo Sunday Vi H. M. P spent sev Fair. Harry | spent Satu friends. Qurtin V ship was this week D. L. Fi ing the Ww at Salisbu Thomas spent a fe with frie: Adam. in town and Race ME. and Connellsv day with Miss M: Shippens| attend Sc J. C.’M ship’s hu visitor y Frank a few da relatives Miss FE Visit My Pattern Depart} jt is yisitin Plitt, on Joseph Va., is week her Mrs. ( daughter Monday Miss 1 the gue: Landis, Mr. al Bloomin; week hi Miss days of “Miss Les Josepl berland, Mohday Mrs. J delphia, here Vit Wm. of Barn tended Charl spent a visiting Fair. Mr. a tended uncle, \ Monday Miss | home T atives W. Va. Frank had be Charles school. Mr. a two chi here Vi this we Mrs. spendir of her 1 High s was a cicinit Mrs. week law, 1 at Con Jose of J6h: here Fair a1 Mr. Berlin, qhe fo lins, « Mrs. to the Mond: treate Mr. *Cumbe home Coulel Tho spend. relati turne Mrs Meye , piter with