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.
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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.
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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
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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,
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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| Thursday. The farming implements
OLEY AIDNEY PILLS
OR RHEUMAT..M KIDNEYS AND BLADDER
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visit to Acosta, Pa.
Miss Ester Black ig visiting with
friends at Meyersdale.
Robert Kurtz has returned from g
visit with friends at Meyersdale.
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Lee Jeffreys of Pittsburg has return-
ed home after spending sveral days
visiting relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Clark left for
Ellwood City where they wil make
their future home.
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Episcopal church presented their =)
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liberal donation consisting of money
and eatables.
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