NEWS IN GENERAL The copper roof is being taken from the Kaiser's castle at Donaueschingen Germany, and will be used in the manufacture of munitions of war. This roof weighs many tons. Fifteen million Red Cross Christ- mas Seals are now being distributed throughout the State, according to a statement just issued by the Penn- sylvania Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis, which acts _as State agent for the American Red Cross for the sale of these seals. Earl Kitchener, the British secre- tary for war, is reported to have de- clared that England will have by next March four million soldiers under arms and will be in position to arm and provision six million Russians, and that consequently it would show great stupidity to think the war would end otherwise than in the complete defeat for Germany. President Wilson’s message to Con- gress was sent to the Public Printer after the Cabinet meeting Tuesday. National defense will be the general theme of the message, although ship- ping, conservation and appropriations are understood to be treated in gen- eralities as incidental to the adminis- tration defense policy. Austria is trying to conclude a sep- arate peace with the Allies. This state- ment is made by the Lucerne corres- pondent of the Rome Tribuna, who declares that he obtained it from “the most reliable sources.” According to the Tribuna, Germany and Austria are at discord on the question of peace. Both governments desire it but Ger- many is seeking to obtain peace with certain ones of the Allies hoping there- by to be able to continue the war with England under less of a disadvantage to herself. Austria on the other hand, it is stated, is aiming at a permanent peace with all the Entente powers, which would relieve her from the tre- mendous strain now being placed upon her financial and military resources. Packages containing all sorts of ar- ticles which had been mailed by par cel post, with Germany and Austria as iheir destination, are coming back to the senders by dozens, since the par- cel post service between the United States and those two nations mention- ed was suspended. These parcels, of course, were mailed before the order of suspeension was made, as no post: office may accept parcels addressed to Germany or Austria. The ones which are returning to their senders now were held up at the warehouses wait- ing for vessels. Henry Ford, the automobile manu- facturer, who has chartered a peace vessel to take himself and other not- ables to Europe in an endeavor to stop the war, has in his hands, he de- clares signed statements from offi- cials high in all the warring nations that they are ready to quit the titanic sruggle. “Folks who say our plan fis foolhardy have the greatest surprise of their lives coming,” said Mr. Ford. Out of the trenches by Christmas has become our slogan and I can say most seriously that it is not an empty boast” President Wilson will take no part in the campaign to bring about a peace conference now being carried on in this and other neutral countries. ‘While he will interpose no objection to the unofficial movement, he has heard nothing from Europe which leads him to believe that the time is inoppor- tune for him to take any steps. The first year of the collection of monetary levies from the occupied portion of Belgium by the Germans ex- pired November 10. A new law contin: uing the cash requisitions provides no definite period for the collection, merely specifying that monthly pay- ments of 40,000,000 francs ($8,000,000) will be forced until further notice. The city of Brussels. it is stated will be compelled to provide $5,400,000 of the monthly total. This is considered by people in close touch with the in- dustrial situation in Belgium as sig- nificant, the decline in industrials there showing that these provincial communes are now so short of re- sources that banking centers must bear the chief burden of the enforced contributers. Servia is starving. Men, woman and even animals, fleeing before the ad- vance of hostile armies, are dying of hunger by the roadsides and moua- tain paths. In large areas of this war- racked country there has been no food for many days, packs of dogs prowl the breadless land like wild animals, searching for food. The world war has developed no scenes of greater horror than those being enacted along the trail of the marching armies. The road from Nish to Monastir is a highway of agony, more dreadful than the cor- pse-strewn Klondike trail. It is lined with dead horses, interspersed with the bodies of men, woman and child- ren fugitives who dropped out through exhaustion and lack of food. More refuges are still streaming in, stumb- ling into the outskirts of Monastir, semi-delirious because of the priva. tions they have suffered or hysterical with joy over their safe arrival in a 'BUY YOUR COFFEE AT BITNER'S | spot where they may at least find HINTS FOR HUNTERS WHO CARE FOR GUNS. Keeping a gun in condition is not such a difficult task if one gives the matter a little care and attention but the trouble is that sometime we feel a little lazy and so “friend” gun suf- fers. Among the many formulas given for browning or finishing gun barrels, the following is recommended: Remove the old finish with an em- ery cloth and polish the gun barrel, using care not to touch the barrel with the hands or oil after cleaning. Then with a piece of absorbing cot- ton apply a solution made of the fol- lowing: Spirits of nitre .. .. .. .. ..3 drams Tincture of fron .. .. .. .. 1 dram Sulphur .. -.... .o oii 0 2 dfas Corrosive sublimate .. .. ..1 dram Nitrie Acid, ..... .. .. ..33 dra Copperas ... .. ..:.. «v'.. 1 dram Rain water .. .. .. .. ..12 Ounces Set the gun barrel away to dry thoroughly and then repeat until sev. en or eight coats have been applied. After the barrel has had plenty of’ time to dry wash thoroughly with a cloth and hot water and polish with a piece of soft wool dampened with linseed oil. For re-bluing barrels without heat- ing the following applies: Wipe the gun barrel free and clean of oil, rust or any other deposits, then apply nitric acid, using care to see that none of the acid touches the hands. Neutralize with water or a 50- da solution, oil the barrel and burnish. Unless you have had some experience under intelligent supervision it is bet- ‘ter to leave the blueing process to a gunsmith. Apropos of the duck season: Ex- ceptionally good decoys can be pur- chased at almost any good sporting goods store, but if one is inclined tn be thrifty, very passable-looking birds can be whittled from wood with a pen- knife. . A piece of soft white wood five in- ‘ches wide and 1 3-4 to 3 inches thick offers splendid opportunities for the amateur carver’s skill. By cutting the plank into lengths of approximately 9 or 10 inches the wood can be mark- ed easily and the body of the make- believe bird formed. The neck and head can be cut from a single piece of wood, and then join- ed to the body with a couple of wire nails. INDOLENCE. Little Talks on Health and Hygiene By Dr. Samuel G. Dixon. It ha been said that the crime which nature never forgets is indo- lence. It is ‘certain that our bodies were never planned for idleness. Good health is invariably the result of a continued and rational exercising of both our bodies and our minds. Whenever we fail to exercise them for a period of time they are apt to degenerate not infrequently, owing to the close association of the vari- ous parts of the complex human ma- chinery, this results in the impair- ment of one part and reflects upon the others. The complications of modern life are very apt to result in our being forced into a restricted sphere and it requires thought and intelligence to keep mind and body in a good condi- tion. The normal map and woman is en- dowed with a brain capable of devel- opment along various lines. To pro mote this development along a single line creatés a one-sidedhéss which may readily become abnormal. There never has been a timé wher the opportunities have been so great for those who desire to broaden their horizon and cultivate interests aside from those forced upon them by their particular trade or occupation. Not to world teeming with opportunities and possibililes is to admit of stupidity and sloth. Fads of one sort or another may not seem worthy of comparison with the more serious employments of life; nevertheless they may serve those who have been relieved of the necess- ity ot labor and in leu of better oc- cupation prevent degeneration of mind and body. To be occupied with trifles is better than not to be occu- | pied at all. | To devote one’s self to tasks which ; Tequire concentration and a combin- | ed effort of mind and body stimulates | rational development and goes far | toward keeping us sane and healthy. | | The State Fisheries Comission has outlined its campaign to halt pollu- | tion of streams; the wardens have | been instructed to make complete ! investigations of streams during the ! winter and to file reports showing | the character and volume and pollu- tion. Where notices to stop pollution 'are not obeyed Commissioner N. R. Buller will certify the facts to the at- ! torney general for his action. GROCERY AND GET YOUR ALUM- some little food. | INUM WARE FREE. have interests and occupation’ in al | OVERHAULING After the gruelling hard service you have put your car through during the past season, don’t you think it would be a wise thmg to have us overhatl it and place it again in tip-top shapa? The finest cars will wear— worn parts must be replaced, bearings adjusted, carbon removed, valves ground, ete. if it is to pe quiet, powerful and safe. We offer a repair service here that is equal to the best factory product—a trial will prove it, Genuinely expert work at ordinary rates in a thorough- ly equipped shop. Meyersd de Auto Co. A Ne A A Nl lat ll SP Nl i Wm. C, Price Successor to W. A. Clarke Funeral Director Business conducted at the same place Prompt attention given to all calls at all times. Both Phones. ~— CROUP AND WHOOPINGCOUGH. Mrs. T. Neureuer, Eau Claire, Wis., says, “Foley’s Honey ad Tar Com- pound cured my boy of a very severe attack o croup after other remedies had fajled. Our milkman cured his children of whoopingcough.” Foley's has a forty years record of similar cases. Contains no opiates. Always in. sist on Foley's. Sold everywhere. Hundreds of health articles appear in newspapers and magasines, and in practically every one of them the im- portance of keeping the bowels reg- ular is emphasized. A constipated condition invites disease. A dependa- ble physic that acts without inconve nience or griping in Foley Cathartie SAA a Anyone in need of a first-class Slate Roof, write to J. S. WENGERD as we have No. 1 Bangor or Nea Green Slate in stock at Meyersdaleand can give you a good price on slate GALVANIZED ROOFING | at the lowest prices We have a good stock on hand and prices will be higher when this is sold, i also Spouting. MRS. GARY DEAD FORMERLY OF SOMERSET COUNTY. | Mrs. Catherine Olinger Garey, wid- ow of the late Samuel H. Garey, died at the home of her son, Fred Gary in Carleton, Nebraska, on November 10 aged 82 years, 11 months and 3 days. Catherine Olinger was born at Meyersdale, Pa., December 7, 1832 where she passed her girlhood days. She was married on December 186, 1855 to Samuel H. Garey. They mov- ed to Carleton in 1880 where they lived on a farm for many years. Mr. Mr. Gary died in 1905. She. joined the Lutheran church in girlhood, after- ward uniting with the Methodist Episcopal church at Carleton, where she continued to live a devoted follow- er of Christ, and died in the hope o the resurrection in Him. She is survived by the following children: J. H. Garey, living in Mon- tana; J. U. Garey. at Firm ni. Neb: Will Garey, of Eldentra® (ali; 7dcs. Ida Sanggwin, of Herrington, Kans.: Mrs. Clara B. Bristow of Rupert, Idaho fond J. F. Garey, at Carleton, Neb. Deceased was a sister of the late John Olinger of Meyersdale and also {of the late Mrs. Phillip Hay, of | Brothersvalley township. The husband ‘of deceased was a brother of Dr. |Henry Garey of Pittsburg, and the late Nelson Garey of Berlin. COAL PRICES RISE. Reports from New York and other coal buying centres is to the effect that there is arunaway market in bitu- minous coal. Advances as high as 25 and 50 cents a ton are reported. Fuel is hard to obtain at any price. Car and labor shortage are the prin- cipal factors.Mines are unable to load anything near their normal output and are able to practically dictate prices where they are not tied up by contract. In the coal trade the outlook is re- garded a serious. On top of unfav- ‘'orable labor and car conditions come reports that labor troubles in the an- thracite regions in the spring are al- most certain. In this event it is im- possible to determine just how high the bituminous market might go, a ———————— Investigation by Dr. H. Albert Mec- Murray, coroner of Westmoreland county, into the death of James Henry Pershing, 3-year-old son of Lawrence Pershing, of Grapeville, has revealed that the child literally was frightened to death. Some days ago the boy was playing when a cow at pasture in a | Tot adjoining the house looked in at an open window of the room where the child was. As the little one glanced to- |'wara the window the cow mooed loudly. With a scream the child coll- |apsed and went into convulsions. A physician was unable to give the boy any relief, and death ensued twelve hours later. —— CONFLUENCE. Miss Mamie Brown has been visit- ing her sister, Mrs. Richard Breig, of Meyersdale. Mrs. Russell Gerhard has gone to Ellwood City where she and her hus- band wil make her future home. Mrs. J. C. Newcomer has returned (to Dawson, after having spent sever al days with friends here. Miss Ida Pfahler has returned to her home in Meyersdale after spend- Ing several months with relatives and friends here. The barn of Andrew Coughenour of {Duma was totally destroyed by fire on i Write for Delivered Prices to any Railroad Station J. S. WENGERD MEYERSDALE, PENN’A. The Second National Bank e OF MEYERSDALE, PA. At the Close of Business Nov. 10, 1915 | RESOURCES. LIABILITIES. i Loans and Investments__ $468,505.09 Capital stock paid in____$ 65,000.00 U. S. Bonds and Premiums .72,231.87 Surplus Fund and Profits. . . 52,350.84 Real Estate, Furniture, Fix. 62,574.50] Circulation. ___ ___ ______ 64.000.00 Cash and due from Banks. 49,564.11 Dabo oo oo 471,524.73 Total Resources. $652,875.57 Total Liabilities. $652,875.57 Growth as shown in following statements made to Comptroller of Currency. ASSETS July 15, "08 ; $262,014,92 June 23, 00 $411,680.13 March 7, ’11 $512,574.48 April 4, 1913 $605,870.62 Mar. 4, ’14 $610,212.34 t March 4, ’15 $624, 868.35 Sept. 2, 1915 $638,580.12 NOVEMBER 10,°15 $652,875.57 Every Farmer with twe or more Cows needs a A Del LAVAL, THE BEST SEPARATOR MADE. LT, YODER, soos = to Johnstown, - Penn’a satisfying. Made of pure Southern Kentuckyleaf,aged for three to five years, so as to bring out all its fra- grant flavor and sweetness. This is what makes FIVE BROTHERS alwaysthesame. It doesn’t depend upon one season's crop, like many to- baccos. We have several seasons’ crops always stored away. Take FIVE BROTHERS on the job for a week's tryout —after that you'll always carry FIVE BROTHERS in your jeans. Get a package today. is the one perfect tobacco for the sturdy man who likes his tobacco rich, full-bodied and THE AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY Rou @ Five Brothers— Th I's a Bricic Lay in a Lot of it You could smoke or chew + FIVE BROTHERS by the hod- ful and you'd never get enough-—it’s so mellow and rich and pleasing. i Or Ak {i Lay in a supply of it today. Keep some at home and some on the job, and it will hold you steady as a spirit-level trues a wall. JROTHERS | | Pipe Smoking Tobacco | and all of this summer's crops were also destroyed. The origin of the fire is not known. Mrs. Wm. Boor and two children have gone to Mechanicsburg to visit relatives for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Burnworth have gone to Pennsville for a few days visit. H. B. Snyder of Meyersdale was & recent visitor hese with friends. oo SSN a | Thursday. The farming implements OLEY AIDNEY PILLS OR RHEUMAT..M KIDNEYS AND BLADDER ’ TT ———— visit to Acosta, Pa. Miss Ester Black ig visiting with friends at Meyersdale. Robert Kurtz has returned from g visit with friends at Meyersdale. Children Ory FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA ie np 4