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THE NEW TARIFF COMMISSION
Congress established the tariff com-
mission reluctantly, It will be a cost-
ly creation to maintain; and its labors
will be of doubtful value. Under the
Constitution, no tariff board can es-
tablish rates of duties, it can only
make investigations and state conclu-
sions. The House of Representatives
must originate all legislation affect-
ing the revenues; and the House has
always looked askance at tariff com-
missions appointed by the President,
reporting to him, and inevitably col-
oring its opinions by his.
In the present instance, Congress
was urged to make the tariff cominis-
sion “non-partisan.” To this end the
commission was established with six
members, an. even. numper,; of. whom
three were expected to be Democrats
and three Republicans, in order that,
no party should have advantage over
another in what was speiiously ad-
voiated as an effort to “take the tavif
out of politiis.”
The President has now discredi-
ted that argument. After waiting
several months before naming the
tariff commission, he presents a “non.
partisan”
NOTES FROM
1iGH SCHOOL
EDITOR
Lenore Collins "7
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Gregg Darrow "a
REPORTERS
Harry Aurandt '20.
Irene Austin '20.
Ruth Bowmaster "19.
Clara Rowe ’'18.
Edna Zinn "17.
Margaret Damico '17.
Freshman Class Day will be ob-
served on April 13, 1917. The program
is as follows:
1. Opening Song—“Star Spangled
Banner.”
Orchestra.
. Reading.
. Violin Solo.
. Play.
. Court Scene.
. Boys Chorus.
. Vocal Duet.
. 10. Class News and Caricatures.
11. Reading.
12. Class Song and Yell.
Margaret Opel took her first paint-
ing lesson on Monday at dinnertime.
She said it improves her looks.
Mary Bolden, on coming from Ea-
gish class: “I can’t straighten up
those Indians to save my soul.”
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Universal Tralning.
M. H. S. is entitled to a place in the
front rank for her activity in prepor-
group of six men, all of| jo tor the approaching crisis. One
whom are believed to have voted ier
Wilson last November and only one
of whom can lay claim .o Iiepublican-
fsm even in an emasculated forwu.
We are not surprised. 'a this, as in
almost every exercise of the appoint-
ing power, the President Las true to
form. In Campaigns appealing for
non-partisas support; in office display-
ing partisanship of the 'nost obnuv-
fuus character. This is Woodrow Wil-
son. The new tariff boarl furnishes
only cumulative evidence on this point
HIGHER IMMIGRANT STANDARDS
Au enthusiastic supp ater of the
in migration legis'acica which became
a law at the receai secsion of en
gress was Hon. g3njani1 K. Focht
of Pennsylvania who has always giv
en it his vote during his 8 years in
Congress. “There is more misinfor-
mation and there has Leen more mis-
statements made about that bill,” said
he, “than any other that has ever been
before Congress, in my opinion.” The
> President, in disapproving the meas-
ure, seemed to lose sight of the fact
that it conained most of the recom-;
mendations in regard to immigration |
that had been made by a commission !
which had traveled over Europe and |
spent a million dollarg In preparing |
42 volumes of evidence supporiing
their proposed reforms in the immi-
gration laws. From the standpoint
of a Republican, declared Mr. Foc'it,
‘the measure commanded favor, as it
will protect our own wage earners
from the cheap labor abroad, and
thereby stimulate our home markets.
meme (rere
To Tax Fishermen.
To license fishermen is the purpose
of a bill introduced in the lower house
of the general assembly at Harris-
burg on Thursday. The measure
would impose an additional burden
on a rare sport, but under existing
laws most burdens are laid upon ne-
cessities, and it is only fair, there-
fore, that luxuries should share in the
cost of living.
The hunters of Pennsylvania pay
a liberal tribute for their devotiqg to
the open and any game which it is
possible for them to overtake, and
the hunter and the fisherman should
be placed on equal footing.
There are no doubt more hunters
than there are fishermen, but hunt-
ers now pay liberally for their sport
and it is not reasonable to require
that they pay the tax for all the
«door pleasure.
The purpose of the tax on hunters
is to provide care ‘and protection to
the game, and, of course, the propos-
ed tax on fishermen will operate in
a like manner. Hunters and fisher-
men will no doubt agee that if one
‘must pay ar tax the other should help
along in boosting the state’s reve-
nues.
If the hunter’s license taw is to be
continued then the bill taxing the
fishermen also should become a law.
The above from the Greensburg
Tribune, looks good and reads good,
but the fact that hunters now pay $1
per year for hunters license and it
is now poposed to also tax him fifty
cents more for fishing license, Sohich |
ol We expect to open our Steam Vulcanizing Plant on or about May 1st. On
i account of the vast increase in the price of tires, it will pay you to take good
nized at once --You knew
is unjust. The most of the hunters
3
are fishermen also, and this law in-
creases his tax 50 per cen
no additional benef fits
Childre
FOR FLET(
company has already been formed
Christina Robertson is the command-
ing officer. At the present time she
has enlisted qnly one recruit, Harvey
Meyens. But he already shows re-
markable improvement especially in
the manner in which he carries his
arms. During the training period, the
orders run something like this: “Halt!
present arms! Forwardmarch! Aim!
Fire! Retreat!”
Four pecks are one bushel, but Mary
Evans insists that one (Mr.) Peck is
a bushel for her.
Why do all the Seniors say, “What
you do to Mary?”
Margaret Opel informed us the other
day that only Irish people have “Witt.”
We all thought you were “Deutsch,”
Margaret.
Miss Beck: “Who is Ambrosius?”
Geo. Collins: “He is a nun.”
Miss Piersol: One calorie can lift
one ton 1% feet from the ground.”
Hilda Lichty: “Oh! if I eat ome
calorie can I litf a ton from the
ground.” Hilda must have eaten two
| calories in experimenting, for she
: was trying to lift Helen Fike.
| - Estella Rowe must be in love with
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Er A REINO: 1 5 ir yr
; when she was tallring to Walter His-
ler and repeating the word “Honey”
several times. Probably she was
asking if they kept it at the grocery
store. :
Friday morning Carl Daugherty was
surprised when he saw Nelle Whit-
ford salute the flag; so in German
class the following conversation oc-
cured:
Carl D. “Nelle, why do you salute
the flag? You don’t live in the United
States you live in Glade City.
Miss Piersol: “Now I am going to
read a menu and want you all to
write it down. The first course for
breakfast is, “Shredded Wheat.”
Carl Daughterty, “Well, you need
not serve that course to me, I will take
a hand full of straw.”
Friday was “Patriotic Day” in H. S.
The rooms were decorated with flags
and on the front board of Room 10
was the following “Patria Nobis Est
Carior Vita” in red, white and blue
letters. In the afternoon Prof. Mey-
ers Horner of Juniata College gave a
shor. talk on “The Meaning of Pa
triotism” followed by patriotic songs
and the pledge of allegiance. given By
the s{udents of the H. S.
Why does Oscar Swank stumble so
often when he enters Room 12, for
Biology? Is it because he has so ma-
| ny brains which make him top heavy,
or is it because he feels so embar-
ressed when he is in the presence of
the Sophomore class?
Prof. Kretchman to the Sophomore
German class: “Is everybody pres
ent?”
Class: “Yes Sir.”
Prof. Kretchman: “Well those who
are not present will you please raise
your hands.”
Helen Fike: “Oh! don’t you think
frog eggs are pretty?”
Estella Rowe: “Yes, they look just
like your eyes.”
Cora Landis is growing a new flow-
er which she calls the Nightingala,
We would like to see your flower,
Cora.
Wanted: © All things necessary for
hair dressing, also a hair dresser to
help Violet Johnson comb her hair
in Room 14, as she seems to have
great trouble in combing.
Mabel Poorbaugh was heard saying
that she likes the name of Jacob. We
wonder why, Mabel?
Anna Hady seems to have great
pleasure in drawing pictures. Any
person who wishes to take lesson:
apply to Anna Hady in Room 12.
Miss Beck:
of the lodge built?”
Mabel Poorbaugh: “Of ashes.”
The Senior girls wonder what Har-
ry Deal finds so attractive in their
corner of the room.
We believe Edison will have to give
up his job since, Harry Aurandt has
8
“Of what was the wall | l
! The H. S. students ars very sorry
| to note the absence of Prof. Weaver
| from his accustomed place, on account
{ of an operation for appendicitis. We
all desire his speedy recovery and re-
turn.
GLENCOE
Chas. Webreck, of Pittsburg, spent
a few days with parents here.
Ben Leydig and Simon Webreck,
were initiated into Hyndman socie-
ty on Saturday by their bridge friends.
Emma Miller, of Akron, Ohio, is
spending her Easter vacation with
parents.
Mrs. A. A- Sharp, of Sand Patch,
spent last Thursday with her brother
George Delozier.
W. H. Miller is at present enjoy-
ing his annnual two weeks off. He is
keen on “pulling levers” at his tele-
graph post, but takes kindly to “pul-
ling garden stunts” with his Frau as
chief.
Mrs. W. A. Raupach and children,
and Dora Raupach, “went to Hagers-
town, Md. on Wednesday to remain
two weeks with Mrs. Calvin Sturtz.
Harvey Hosselrode finished busi-
ness with the Seaboard Con. Con., at
Hyndman on Saturday to take up farm
ing with his father.
D. Ay Foust of Fairhope, was in our
town looking up Sunday School inter-
ests. ?
Mrs. J. H. Spicer, of Cumberland,
spent the week-end with her parents.
Arthur Bittner, of Meyersdale, was
a welcome caller at the home of J. T.
Leydig on -Saturday.*
Mrs. Bruce Rodenizer and son, of
Pittsburg, are gnests of W. J. Mey-
ers.
Mrs. J. L. Snyder and Mrs. C i.
Love, were Cumberland shoppers iast
Thunsday.
Kindly remember the Easter Toast
on Saturady and the Faster service on
Sunday nights, and atten. each.
For Infants and Children,
Mothers Know That
Genuine Castoria
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Thereby Pomoing Dest Signature
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STANDARD CORN 10c EXTRA
STANDARD TOMATOES 12c PER
CAN AT HABEL & PHILLIPS.
OR CERESOTA FLOUR. COST YOU!
NO MORE THAN INFERIOR OTHER
Garter Snakes Barred.
(Manitou Springs (Col.) Journal.)
It is said that under the “bore dry”
prohibition law, whiskey may be pro-
cured for medical purposes; but the
provisions of entry under that head
are so strict that in orde: to get ‘he
stuff a man must have hjs snake bite
him before an approved committ ss!
Always the Way.
(Morning Telegraph, N. Y. City.)
With wall the cocksureness of a per-
son who uses neither, William Mul-
invented a wireless apparatus. We!
hear that Harry Aurandt is an adopt:
. ed son of Anderson, the shoe man. and
honey for she repeats the word quite is becoming very progressive in tl:2
; often. We Wonder what she meant | company.
doon says he regards cigaretts as
worse than rum.
TRY A BAG OF LARABEES BEST
BRANDS AND MAKES BETTER
BREAD AT HABEL & PHILLIPS.
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CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK
OFEMEYERSDALESPA.
At Close of Business March 5th, 1917
RESOURCES
Loans and Investments, .,....0.......... ..... $758,956,06
U. S. Bonls.... a 70,000.00
BankinglHonse......... uh... 0 29,500.00
Due from Banks and ReservelAgents....... ..... 302,355.01
Cally, ve. ennn oii tain 54,738.11
Total... $1,215,549.18
: LIABILITIES
Capital Steek.............. 00... - ...0$:65,000.00
Surplug ..... .............. ......... seiha 100.000.00
Undivided Profits..... ..... .. eed, ih 41,239.91
Oireulation.;. ............ ceveae a... 65,000.00
DePOSIE writer nie irl i 944,309.27
Total.... $1,215,549.18
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