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WHE MEYERSDALE
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AT MEYERSDALE, PA.
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§ TAX ON COAL NOT LAWFUL
" Anthracite coal interests won an
fmportanat victory when the State
Supreme Court, before concluding
its recent session in Pittsburg, hand-
ed down a decision denying the con-
stitutionality of an act of Legislature
levying a tax on anthracite coal and
providing for the collection nd distrib-
tiou of such a tax on the products of
the anthracite mines. The case was
that of the Commonwealth against
the Alden Coal Company and came up
on appeal from Dauphin county.
Complying with the requirements
of the law, but protesting its liability
to make a report or pay the tax, the
coal company filed with the Auditor
General on January 31, 1914 a report
showing the anthracite coal mined and
prepared for market during the per-
fod beginning June 28, 1913, and end- |
ing December 31, 1913. The tax charg-
ed against the Coal company was $7,-
792,86. fixed by the Auditor General |
and approved by the State Treasurer. .
and from this settlement an appeal
was taken to the Common Pleas
Court of Dauphin County, where
judgment was entered in favor of the
Commonwealth. In reversing the
lower court, Justice Stewart said in
part:
“When the necessary effect of the
legislation is to create inequality of
burden as we here see it, are those
complaining of the injustice to re-
no other answer than that while the
constitution promises them equality
in the matter of taxation that because
it failed to place restriction upon the
Legislature's right to distribute
the tax it collects, that therefore the
purpose of the legislation is not to
be inquired into?If constitutional re-
quirements are to be circumvented by
such simple and easy process of rea-
soning, the question may yet be ask-
ed derisively of the Commonwealth,
Y
Bl ee pee ee bbe i
One Restriction
Siete eee beetle
Mrs. Weddleson was desparate. For
five months she had been trying to
et a maid for general housework. She
shad become a familiar figure in all the
‘intelligence offices, she had worried
er friends by calling their girls to
the telephone and offering them, in-
ducements to enter her services, She
d complained so much that her hus-
band welcomed every chanee he got
to go out on the road for a week or
two, and she had publicly given it as
her opinion that something ought to
be done by the Government, to compel
igirls to accept positions in kitchens,
whether they wished to or not.
Finally one morning a cheerful-look-
4ng girl called to enter into a discus-
gion concerning the matter that was
mearest to Mrs. Weddleson’s heart.
“How many of you are they in the
gamily?” the girl asked.
“Only Mr. Weddleson and I,” the
lady hastened to reply. ‘Of course, I
have my mother with me most of the
time, but Mr. Weddleson is away a
good deal, so the work is very light.”
“What time do you have breakfast,
and does your maid get Thursdays and
Sunday afternoons out?”
' “Oh, yes. I shouldn't think of asking
you to stay in TFhursday or Sunday
pfternoons. We are all prompt about
sitting down to breakfast at 7:30 every
gnorning except Sunday. But we will
have breakfast whenever it suits you.
(whether it is early or late.”
{ “Yes. Do I have a bath to myself?”
|“ %There is a lovley bathroom on the
ghird floor for your exclusive use. And
. I send al my washing out.”
“What about havin’ company?”
* «You may have all the company you
want. We will have the side porch
creened in for you, and—say, please
stay. You can have everything you
e and do everything you wish to ex-
cept call my husband by’ his first
same.”
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Probably the dog is the closest ob-
server of human nature.
At sixty man knows that he didn't
know what he thought he knew at
twenty.
If you would remain a favorite nev-
er ask a favor.
Yes, Cordelia, the drum major be-
longs to the band—even if he does |
give one the impression the band be-
longs to him.
We imagine ths angels smile when
theov sée a fisherman with a $25 out-
£it
# the water.
vanking a two-inch sucker from |
Lewjs Weinstein, Editor-in-chief
Leonore Collins, Assistant Editor.
MEYERSEALE BICE SCECOL BRIEFS
Class Reporters,
Jerry Beachy, ’'16.
Margaret Wilson, ’17.
Gregg Darrow. ‘18.
Elizabeth Black, ‘19. \
“All that one can get out of life is
the interest put in it.” This applies to
our High School life. Four years we
spend in High School and these should
be made as delightful and interesting
as possible. There is not one of us
who wants to say that his last four
years in school were dull and unin-
teresting. We have all heard the say-
ing our school days are the happi-
est days of our lives and they are. But
to be happy and contented we can not
be idle, as life that is not put out on
interest in activity, like hoarded mon-
ey, is profitless. Therefore be happy
and to make our lives beneficial and
the world a litle better for our having
lived in it, we must give our loyal
support to every enterprise and put
lively interest in it. It is worth a thou-
sand pounds a year to have the hab-
it of looking on the bright side of
things; so we do not want to think
our H. S. paper will be a failure. Ev-
ery one! if you want to enjoy school
activities to the fullest extent, back
Howls and Growls.
Dear Howl Hearer:
Why, Oh why! do we pupils whe
sit in the rear of Room 10 have to be
annoyed by the draughts coming in
through one rear door?
We must also ccmplain of the sav-
ory and appetizing odors (?) that
come wafting up from the Household
Arts Dept. At the close of school we
are all more or less hungry and the
aromi of those good eatables which
me wild. Therefore I ask you to en-
lighten me as to how I can protect
myself.
“Suffer A’
My dear Miss A’ Jet:
Allow me to sympathize with you.
Those odors have wafted way up to
the room where I sit. I would sug-
gest that you send to the Kaiser for
one of the helmets his men wear to
protect themselves from the poison-
ous gases. would also suggest that
Jet.”
them. Up and rouse yourselves to live-
ly interest. |
If you want this paper to keep in ex-
, istence, lend your support as it can-
not go on without your interest and
co-operation.
3 Athletics. |
On Wednesday, the 3rd, the girls of
the school held the second meeting
to discuss the formation of the outing
club and select a name. “The Girl Hi-
kers”s was the name choseh and the
officers elected were: Elizabth Bol-
; den ’16, manager and Margaret Opel
"17, assistant manager. On the follow-
ing day the girls of the different clas-
ses held meetings and elected repre-
sentatives for the hikers. Those elec-
ted were: Mary Emeigh ’16; Eliza-
beth Irwin ,17; Grace Michaels ’18;
Gladys Deeter ’19. Plans were discus-
sed and it was decided to have the
first outing on Friday 5th. inst.
“The Girl Hikers” took their first
hike Friday evening after school. They |
“hiked” to the race track, where they |
held races and relays. Miss Brodhead, |
Miss Lauver and Miss Livengood ac- |
companied them. Not all of the girls | you. Present your petition to our no.
turned out; it is hoped that all will {ble faculty and
your suggestion is good to | | @ Clute I ( 0
On Tuesday the 9th, Mr. Clutton of | the commons. i” : ; Y, J ) ;
ol .
be ready for the next hike.
the Hartley-Clutton Co, and also one
time principal of the high school, pre- |
sented to the Senior Class the cup they call F. G. “Hammer.” Just ask
which they won at the annual track
meet. Mr. Clutton talked on “Honest
Athletics.””We, the students, sincerely |
hope that the school board will take
more interest in the sports and the
activities of the school. Now that one
of the ancient Prof is on the board,
it is very likely that the subjeet will
be considered.
We also heard from Prof. Weaver,
who announced that he had written
a number of High Schools in order to
arrange a schedule for our team.
There is plenty of good material in
the school and there is no reason why
we can’t turn out even a better team
than we had last year.
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| Found by Freshman: One pound]
| of cheese. Wag returned to Wilbur |
| Stotler but finder did not receive a
reward. :
Frank Opel is sore because he,
‘can't chew fence palings.
good appetizers.
‘and jamed and choked. Pittsburgh too
you eat less olives as they are very
Howler.
My dear Howl Dispenser:
Broadway on a busy day is packed
is a busy place, where you sometimes
will get smoked. But a miniature
Broadway you will see If you come to
our cloak room door. If you go inside,
you will come out and say, “I'll go 1a |
no more.”
No human poet can explain the rush
the jam and the packing. The crush-
ing of our new lids. ribs etc, is
something awful. Yea, ‘tis terrible,
friends and all because the cloak room
is so small . Instead of peaceful high
s¢hool students, it resembles a free.
for all fight.
I would fain suggest something
which I think would remove all this
unnecessary scramble. Why not give
each ‘class a separate cloak room?
There are enough to go round.
Yours for better,
© An Unwilling Sufferer.
Unwilling Sufferer:—I agree with
vou. I have suffered and will support
they will decide
| whether
It has often been wondered why
"him.
In English class several days ago
Lenore C. said that the merchants
were exasperated because the King
had seized their wool.
Mary Evans recently contradicted
Webster on the pronunciation of
“Llewellyn.”
‘Who will donate five cents to buy
Julia H. a tongue? She never talks.
ol Junior Banquet.
On last Friday evening the boys of
the class of ’17 delightfully enter-
tained the girls of their class and the
H. S. faculty. Games were enjoyed un-
til 9:30 when a sumptuous repast was
served. The table was decorated with
the class colors ,brown and white.
Those present wish to congratulate
the boys on their cooking and excel-
lent service as waiters.
Commercial job work is all right
|
MUSIC AT THE CHURCH
PROFESSOR J. W, YODER OF PHILADELPHIA WHO WILL LEAD THE
seem sO near and yet so far, drive :
-. Extraordinary
HOUSE DRESSES
at a Dollar.
Your first thought on see-
ing them is, ‘‘How can they
make them at that price.”
And there's more to these gar-
ments than good, durable ma-
etrials and extra fine work-
manship.
THE Electric BRAND
&
‘Commonsense "
A commonsense house dress
made of superior quality Percales
In sanitary stripes, plainYale blue,
light stripes and light and dark
figures, Piped yoke collar, cuffs
and yoke at skirt top. Closes
with clustered Pearl buttons, A
neat, serviceable and attractive
model. = Sizes, 34 to 46
ELECTRIC BRAND
HOUSE DRESSES
express the last thought of
the style artist They are
the smartest creations in house
dresses we've ever shown at a
doller.
And the fit—it’'s perfect—
at the should, bust, hips and
every other point. Easy to
launder and durably made
ALL SIZES
Other models up to $3 oo
“The Women’s Store.
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UNDER
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Our Certificates of Deposit earn the
depositor 3 per cent interest from date
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Some investments may promise
more but the inexperienced person
should beware of high interest returns.
With your money in this Bank, your
money is here,—it is safe, every dollar
will be returned to you when your Oer-
tificate matures.
Citizens National Bank
“The Bank with the Clock”
Meyersdale, Pa.
MORE GLASS TAL
Last week I stated that many persons could
testify as to the merits of my GLASSES and
I'am pleased to say that business is coming my
way. 1 ot
I am not begging but persons who are FIT-
TED ITH COOK'S GIL.ASSES talk about
the good results to their I'riends and Neighbors
ana there logically brings business my Way.
-
All I ask of you is that you come to see me
regarding your eyes and I will guarentee perfect
results. 21 In 1
DON’T DELAY COME AT ONCE.
COOK, The Optometrist,
Eye Sight Specialist -
The Home of Quality
Groceries
Twenty--one good appetizing meals
each, consisting of Quality Groceriss
our kind, would make weak man
strong; Try them a week.
Just received a lot of Fresh Crisp;
Potato Chips; try them they are re-
peaters.
Our Coffee sales are constantly in-
creasing because we giye everbody
quality.
Try Swans Down sugar for making
candy.
These prices will save money for you:
1 can good table peaches for 15 cents.
1 ean good Pears for 15 cents.
10 cent can Cleanser for 5 cents.
3 Rolls Fancy Toilet;Paper for 25c.-
6: packages good washing powder
for 25 cents.
6 cakes white laundry Soap for 25c.
2.1b. packages new Raisins for 25c.
1 1b. good Tea for 40 cents.
3 cans good Corn for 25 centr.
30 cent Jar Bacon, or sliced Beef
for 25 cents.
3 cans best Lye for 25 cents.
We can quot some interesting pri-
ces on Pork and Beans. :
Every thing we sell must please the
customer, or we cheerfully refund the
money.
F. A. BITTNER,
142 Centre St, Meyersdale, Pa
BERLIN
B. J. Bowman who was just recover-
iing from a stroke of apoplexy, was
taken suddenly ill at his home on
Main street recently. At last reports
Mr. Bowman was some better.
Mrs. Susanne Powell, aged 97 years, °
Berlin’s oldest lady, is very ill at her
home suffering from a fall in the yard
at ker home.
Mrs. Patrick Purce.
aldton, was called ic Ber...
ness of her mother,
Elisa Durst left Monday for Con- |
nellsville, where he is employed by |
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. :
Mrs. Mary Tremel and daughter
Louise were Meyersdale visitors. re-
cently visiting their daughter and
sister, Mrs. A. H. Johnson.
MacDon-
/
OF THE BRETHREN.
FOLEY : IDN:Y PILL.
FOR RHEUMATI(SM KIBNEYS AND BLADDEn
than any other make
of the same size :
ee PS TTT i
I—A TROY is bigger at the = SS
mouth than any other
wagon. Look at the points marked “A”. Then figure for |
yourself where the biggest strain comes. It’s at the mouth of
the skeins,
2—A TROY 3 in. skein really measures 3¥ in. at the collar,
Dohif parked HB Thai Tikes the TROY a full rium nes
all the way through—axles, wheels, etc. Don’t ]
added margin of safety? 2 : JOU want -
3—The skeins are oval, not round. See “A” again, Therefore
they take in the full strength of the axles—just
strength is needed most. Where the
4—TROY axles are strictly clear, first-quality hickory. N
timber has the same carrying strength or resiliency. D other
This is just an axle and skein talk. These things co t—b
aren’t all. We want you to know the TROY gnu
fongne 3 ail hoard Come in and let us show you why the
s the one best from every angle. Y. ill 1i |
LL By oe ry ang ou will like the
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Siehl’s Hardware Store
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A CELEBRATION.
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by
“Ureat silybration! the Bira of nis
Country will make an a cent on the
4th of July! at 3 sharp with two flags’ |
give him liberty or give him Death |
admission 5 cents.” !
Quite a crowd gathered the next
day to see the novel entertainment, :
The cage was get in their midst, and
Billy and Nat and the other boys
were on their way to the village to
buy fireworks for the Fourth when
they saw a queer-looking wagon mov-
ing toward them. It looked like a
hencoop on wheels, but when it came
nearer they found it was a huge cage
with an eagle in it.
The boys surrounded the wagon at
once, and fired a perfect volley of
questions at the driver.
“I took that eagle from the nest
when {it was little,” he explained;
“and I have just been carrying it to
town to sell to the show; but the
show is gone, so I must cart him
back.”
“Why, you ought to let him fig!»
cried Billy. “Don’t you know, tomor-
row is the Fourth, and I guess George
-~hington would not have liked
* *n see the American eagle
co ~hicken!”
The mun . “Well, now, #
you boys feel :.., ~ ‘on’t you buy
him and let him loos: © : ~~row? He
would go up like skyroc!::
‘The boys looked at «c ‘
“That's so!™ they all eried toge''
So the bargain was struck, and «.
earried the eagle home in triumph.
That evening the following handbfll | &
was posted around Merryvilles : 8 Ci.
em. ie
stout wooden bars Then the b
; eauti-
ful bird darted out with a rush and :
whir that made everyone start. He
spread his grand wings, fluttering the
ls flags that were tied to their tips
and soared away over th :
the crowd. fic
They watched him sailing round ang
round x: great circles, till at last he
Was only a speck in the sk
eo ¥, and then
Then Nat began to count th
Bg elr
money, while Billy gajq ey
“Better than skyrockets}® :
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Marriage may be a failure in some
cases, but with the advent of twins
becomes a howling success, 2
Some people never have an
y res
for gray hairs until they have i
ed a few of their own,
Tar,
i » gentleman with the eloven hoof
vith the senideman whe hes
“ath.
ett sm.
the eager boys quickly pried off the
GER
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Miss E;
Johnstown
Mrs. Ck
Was a rec
riem home
Mr. and
town were
of their a
Mrs. He
ter, Fanni
dale shop
H. L H
has been |
bast six w
much,
Jno. Lar
farm of M
land line,
on Tuesda
Rev. an
will enter
Epworth L
church anc
ening of t
Mr. and
cently mo
Somerset,
ion of thei
gift from
John Slice
Mrs Nat
Street is h
more attra
lor built u
Contractor
work.
Floyd, tt
and Mrs. |
at the hon
second litt
this year n
unusually
Wm. and
of near
gugrts at
a ly the past
gregation c
Emlenton ¢
isting at th
ents, Mr. a.
er. Rev. Be
es locating
The Hoc
Coal & Col
situated ab
has resume
force of me
since last .
large numt
at full cap:
The next
Church of
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Bethany Bi
Bishop Gals
General Si
Board, will
sessions ead
Judge Ru
J. M. Cover
C. Lambert
tion board
Judge Rupr
ple assisted
for last Tu
years, the j
ed. Over 8
corded.
State Hig
ningham wa
evening ren
the Colonia
» road inspe
n Our Mr, F.
_¢r gentleman
State Colleg
two great hi
ed and to D:
leading tow
one.
The trade
ago of And
F. Habel, w!
the town pr
High street :
the owner o
ner just b
Sand Patch,
of the pers
by two mov
graph opera
where his fa
ner deems fi
from the ac
numbers of
to enjoy som
to lose a go
Welcome to
Last sprin
Scott Hoy, 1
ship Bedfor:
of eggs and
out a lot of
Hoy’s old gc
and after ch
the nest set
Hoy family
at this time
for Mr. Gobt
eggs. This ¢
Asfactory to 1
were hatched
he had hateh
fused to own
{ oturkeys fro
raise the chi
ed” the yok
large broods