t County Star. | ; = 1. LIVENGOOD, Editor and Publisher ‘The Salisbury Hack Line, Tix Cap: Hack leaves Salisbury evely day, except Sunday, at 8:00 A. M. Leaves Meyersdale every day, except Sunday, st1:00P. M. Passengers should always secure their passage the evening before they intend to go away, so 1bat the Conductor will provide ample accommo- | dations for all. Extra trips made to all points when requested. Baggage and parcel carrying a specialty. First class accommodations in every respect. The hack line affords the only convenient means to travel to and from Salisbury. Joux COLEMAN, Proprietor. Joux SCHRAMM, Conductor. NO PAPER NEXT WEEK. By mutual agreement between THE STAR, Meyersdale Register and Meyers- dale Commercial, no papers will be issued from either office next week. The edi: "tors and printers of the aforesaid papers |: have decided to take a much needed rest, as printers and publishers are entitled to a little recreation, once in a while, as . well as other people, 1eader, do not look for a paper next week; but after we patriotically observe tte glorious 4th and take a few days to get over the effects of the same, we will spit on our hands and go to work with mare vigor than ever. ThE STAR office * will be open at all times, however, for business negotiations, but no printing of any kind will be done next week. We wish al! our readers a gay time on the 4th. LOCAL fIND GENERAL A pair in a hammock Attempted to kiss And in Jess than a jiffy “S173 811 PRpus( Aon, oN. Y. Evening Sun. “Now got rondy for the 41h. Sheriff Good was in our city on Tues- day. Read the new druggist. The farmer who raises small fruits has an eye to business. C. T. Hay has lumber on hand for an addition to his stable. . The new Valley house is beginning to loom up in great shape. : The strawberry crop is unusually large this year, in this part of the country. Berlin and Rockwood have decidéd to have seven months school, next term. Six swarms of bees are reported from one hive owned by W. J. McClintock, Dr. 8peicher and family have gone to Accident, where they will spend the 4th. There will be thousands of bushels of "wild blackberries, this 8 season, up Piney Run. Miss Hattie Stutzman is in Canada, visiting ber friend and sousia, Mrs. Lucy Cade. Professors Speicher and Hady, of Mey- ersdale, made THE STAR a pleasant visit last Friday. M. Dively, Chas. Boucher and Geo. Huffman. all came home from Pittsburg ; to spend the 4th. Mamreov is certainly a very entertain- ing lecturer. His lectures are worth many times their cost. It is said upon good authority thats ‘soiled dove” did a lucrative business in Meyersdale, Sunday last. A census bulletin estimates the actual wealth of the country at $63,000,000,000. About $1,260 to each inhabitant. / In 1816 the ice wus half an inch thick in May, frost and ice were common in June, and also in July and August. Elk Lick township will build another school house, this summer. A new dis- trict has been formed at Grassy Run. Ephraim Speicher, formerly a resident of Somerset, was struck by a train and killed, last Saturday, at Waterloo, Iowa. Prof. C. F. Livengood moved to Jen- nertown. last week, and by the removal Salisbury has lost one of its best families. Our inside pages this week give a full account of the Democratic convention, also the full text of the Democratic plat- form. Frank Livengood and wife, of Somer: set, have again been circulating among ‘us, this week. Thev ure ever welcome over here. Lightning struck one end of Will Mos- er's new baru; the other day. It is gaid the structure was 5 damaged to tue extent of about $50. ,, There is a rumor afloat that Texas will go Democratic, this year, and that the ‘Republicans wi 11 carry Pennsylvania. Thid is startling, if true. The Berlin 4th of July celebration promises to he a Er affair. The Balis- bury cornet band will go over and take a hand in the band contest. The State Medical Saclety has decided to ask the next Legislature to establish an insane asylum in Western Pennsylva- nia.—B8omerset Democrat. Mr. and Mre. Saylor, a newly married couple of Scottdale,’ were the guests last | i Friday of Joe Hartline and family. plor is Mrs. Hartline's sister. “ad” of Copland} the Commercial says Meyersdale is] to “have a wagon factory in the Verily. the board of trade 3 t town is ‘getting there.” The Salsbury normal school has closed ihe examination took ok place last 5 Sat- We are in formed t Therefore, gentle] “| resting 8 man. Mes. ] ~ William J. Campbell has been elected to the office of chairman of the Republi- can National Committee. He is believed to be an excellent man for the place. Somerset has a Jack-the-woman-chaser, who makes it his business to chase every unprotected woman he sées on Union street. He has all the women in that part of the town terrorized. 1t is impossible for us to keep track of all the new pavements and new fences being made in Salisbury this year. Those of our citizens who are putting down flag stone are doing a wise act. A distinguished Methodist preacher once said: ‘‘But for the interest and de- votion of the women of our churches, one-half of them would die the first year, and the other half the second.” If you have chapped hands, face, or rough or red skin. from any cause, use Stewart's Almond Cream. It will please yon and bring quick relief. Only 10 and 25 cents a bottle. Sold by J. L. Barchus. We are always glad to receive news items from all who have news to report, but some people do not seem to know what news is. We want only actual news, and those who have “owl” items to report will please report to the Owl. Dr. I. P. Brubaker, of Des Moines, Iowa, who some years ago was a Somer- set county teacher and taught 8 normal term in Salisbury, is at present visiting friends in the vicinity of Stoyestown. It is spid that the doctor has a very lucra- tive practice in Des Moines. A large delegation of residents of Green- ville township have been in town for sev- eval days for the purpose of testifying before A. L. G. Hay, Notary Public, in the matter of condemning certain parcels of land claimed by John Ravenscraft, of Frostburg, Md.. at the solicitation of the B. & O. R. R. Co.—Herald. . Constable Crossen says that Joe Gar- litz'is a whole team when it comes to ar- He says if it hadn’t been for Joe, that John Bender might still be prowling around making night hideous in the neighborhood where he was eap- tured. The Constable says you can al- ways het on it that he will bring in his man whenever Joe Garlitz accompanies him. ‘Congressman Allen, of Mississippi, af- ter making a speech in opposition to the expensive funerals of Congtessmen. says he received a letter from a constituent saying: “When you die, John, we won't ask Congress to pay the expenses of your funeral, Yowve got enough friends down here, John, to give you a respecta- ble burial, ‘and we would take great pleas- ure in doing it.” The Salisbury school board has again employed Prof. C. E. Dickey as Princi- pal of our schools. The assistant teach- ers will be employed later. Salaries will be the same as last year, and it is likely that the school term will be the same. The board had an 8-month term under consideration, but we understand that it is now about decided to have hut six months.” Prof. Dickey has gone to Homestead. Pa., where he will remain for a time. His re- election as Principal gives wong) satis- faction. The manufacturers and liberal arts building, at the World’s fair, will be the largest structure ever erected. It will be 1,700 feet long, and 800 feet wide, cover- ing 81 acres, and being 400 feet longer and twice as wide as the largest building in the Paris exposition. It will be sur- rounded by a porch two stories high, af- fording a delightful promenade and a view of the other buildings and the la- goon. The four main entrances will rep- resent triumphal arches 40 feet wide and 80 feet high. At the last regular meeting of Elk Lick council. No. 400, Jr. O. U. A. M., the following officers were élected to serve the ensuing term: Councilor, John R. Fair; Vice Councilor, Fred J. Harris; Recording Secretary, J. T. Jeffery; Asst. Recording Secrefary, W. A. Glotfelty; Financial Secretary, H. J. Christner: Treasurer, O. Flesher; Conductor, Emery Flesher; Warden, 8. O. Newman; Inside Sentinel, W. E. Mier; Outside Sentinel. Ira Flesher; Trustee, T. Wagner; Dele- gate to State council, O. Flesher; Alter- nate, J. T. Jeffery. Hard on McKinley. On Baturday Editor Livengood of Tar Stir and M. F. Smith, favored The Reg- ister with a friendly call. Bro. Livengood has shed his handsome mutton chops and with his smooth shaven face slightly re- sembles Tariff Bill McKinley, of whom he is a great admirer.—Meversdale Regis- ter, A Great Company to Appear in the Salisbury Opera House, Tues- day, July 5th. Jolliffe & Hirchhorn’s Refined Novelty and Comedy Co. will appear as above stated and give an entertainment that will be a charmer. The program will consist of acts of contortion. the hand- ling of heavy dumbbells, clog dancing, Negro melodies and funny sketches, sen- timental songs and a world of other feat- ures which space and time forbids us to merition. See bills for particulars. Yon will find that this is one of te best com- panies on the road. i He Got There Just the Same. The: Vanderbilt is the leading hotel of Syracuse, but, a bedbng obtained lodg- ment and gonght refuge dn the virtuons couch of E. D. Price, manager of the Miss Helyett Company. When Mr. Price became aware, of the fact he smote the ins ly, impaled the remains upon the office with the following original version of a familiar “Mother Goose” melody: This is the house that Vanderbilt. This is the bug, with the disfigured mug, that lived in the house that Vander- bile. This is the traveler all forlorn, whoa deadly, solemn oath had sworn to dis- figure the mug of the ugly bug that lived in the house that Vanderbilt. This is the clerk, so well and trim, who felt the deadliest sort of chagrin when the traveler forlorn sent down with scorn the corpse of the bug with the disfigured mug that lived in the house that Vander bilt. Draining of the Swauger Dam.—Hundreds of People Present to Get a Glimpse of the Big Trout and bass.—A Gala Day. The Swauger mill dam was draingd on Wednesday, as per announcement sever- al weeks prior, and several hundred peo- ple were present to witness the great act and see what was to be seen. People were there from all parts of the country and the occasion was one of much merri- ment and general good feeling. Salis bury, Meyersdale, Grantsville, Frostburg, Lonaconing. Oakland and many other places were well represented, and a jolli- er crowd is seldom seen. ‘‘Mountain- dew” was very plenty, but did not seem to be used to excess, as the crowd was yery orderly and well behaved. Jonas Gnagey. the handsome and pop- ular man with the large red beard, and his brother-in-law, the ever genial Henry Swauger. were the chief managers of affairs and won golden opinions for their courtesy and hospitality shown to all who were present. The universal opin- ion was that no better fellows could be found than Jonas and Hen, but TEE STAR can vouch for it that there are lots of oth: er chaps of the same kind on that side of the famous Mason & Dixon line. The fact is that they don’t raise better fellows anywhere than in old Garret county, Md., and the editor of this paper is not at all ashamed of the fact that he is a Garrett countian by birth. Neither is he sorry that he went out to see the dam drained, even if he didn’t see as many fish as he expected to see. The Balisbury spectators were probably the most numerous there and were ac- compunied by the Salisbury silver cornet band, which rendered some excellent mu- sic. The expenses of the band were paid by Jonas Gnagey, and a snug little sum over expenses was raised for the boys by the crowd. Their dinner, and a good one it was, too, was furnished gratis by Henry Swauger. Just how many fish were caught is pretty hard to tell, asthe writer and most of the Salisbury crowd departed too soon to see them; but most of those who re- mained estimated the catch at about three bushels. At the time the writer started for home it looked as though the thing was going to be nothing but a water haul, and that was the reason he left so soon. But such did not happen to be the case, it seems, for some of those who tarried longer came home with some very fine, large fish. So that's where we got left; but fish or no fish, we are glad that we were there, as it afforded us an opportu- nity to once more shake hands with many of our schoolmates and old friends of by- gone days. On the return trip the band and some ‘others of the Salisbury folks went by way of Grantsville and took supper at tlie National house, where all were well treated and had a good tine. The old National is a favorite resort, and *‘Big Chris,” us he is commonly called. isa model landlord and his good wife an ex- cellent landlady. NOTES. We had the pleasure of meeting the editor of the Frostburg Ledger, at the dam, and found him a very pleasant gen- tleman. Geo. W. Miller was one of the specta- tors and was as pleasant and agreeable as ever. He ordered THE STAR sent to his address at New Germany. . Jim Robison was also there and in his usual merry mood. THE STAR will make him weekly visits at Avilton. We also had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of J. F. Robison, who ordered THE STAR sent to his address at Lonaconing. Mr. Robison is a brother of our fellow townsman, Geo. Robison, and seems to be just as.good a feldow. He is older than George, but is also much better looking. W. A. Carr and Jonas Bittinger are two other good men whose acqnaintance we made, and both of them ordered Tag STAR sent to them at Bittinger, Md. Then there was Senator Getty, Clarence Getty, Chas. Wegman, Jesse Slick, Uriah Stanton, Hub McKenzie, C. J. Otto, Cbris Liohty, A. L. Gnagey, Col. 8. J. Beachy, Patrick Dorsey, Francis McKen- zie, Frank Blocher, Gid Gnagey. Dr. G. C. Keller, Noah Warnick, David Engle, Wm. Hoover, Bert Stanton and many other familiar faces of Marylanders that we can not now recall. The latter gen- tlemgn also ordered his name enrolled as a STAR subscriber. : We also bad the pleasure of having a chat with M. Bowser and enrolling his name as a subscriber to THE Star, Mr. Bowser is still doing business at the old stand and maintaining its record for low prices and square dealing. . Dr. Bruce Lichty was one of "the on: 1dBkers at the dam, aud in conversing with him we learned that Lie likes Grants- ville first-rate. *‘No flies on our. town,” ‘says Bruce, and lie is right. Neither are g ‘ip bellboy, sent it’ there any flies on the doctor. Captain Allen snd Thomas Rees’ en: joyed the fishing first-rate. Rees we are informed) that seven or eight bar- rels of fish were taken out of the dam before he started for home and that there were several barrels more left to take out. And that's where he gave it away that he is no near relative of Geo. Wash- ington, although Mr, Rees is considered a thruthful man. Upton H. White, of the Extract works, and the most enthusiastic admirer of of Grover Cleveland extant, says he often dam. fish story, but it can’t come up to the one told by Rees, for Rees is a Republican and the Republicans lead in everything, but more especially in votes, as Messrs. White and Cleveland will have to ac- knowledge later on. We could say a great deal more about this dam draining event (we mean mill dam draining.) butthinking of some of the fish stories we have since heard has made us 80 weary that if we keep on we will also forget how to tell the truth. But we all had a good time and lots of fun, that's sure, and nothing more is necessary. ET OES AES. Declaration of Principles of the Knights of Pythias. A lodge of Knights of Pythias having Just been established in Salisbury, the people of this vicinity will doubtless be glad to get some information concerning this order, hence we publish the follow- ing declaration of principles: Recognizing the universality of human brother- hood its organization is designed to embrace the World within its Jurisdiction—intended solely and only to disseminate the great principles of Friendship, Charity and benevolence; nothing of a sectarian or political character is permitted within its portals. Toleration in religion. obedi- ence to law, and loyalty to government are its cardinal principles, Misfortune, misery and death being written in fearful characters on the broad face of creation, our noble Order; wasin- stituted to champion humanity; to uplift the fallen; to be his guide and hope; his refuge, shelter and defense; to soften down the asperi- ties of life; to subdue party spirit; and by the sweet and powerful attractions of the glorious trinity of Friendship, Charity and Benevolence, to bind in one harmonious brotherhood, men of all classes and all opinions, ‘The brightest jewels which it garners are the tears of widows and orphans; and {ts imperative commands are to visit the homes where lacerated hearts are bleeding: to assuage the sufferings of a brother; bury the dead; care for the widow and educate the orphan; to exercise charity toward offenders; to construe words and deeds in their least unfayorable light—granting honesty of purpose and good intentions to others; and to protect the Principles of Knighthood unto death. 4 Its laws are reason and equity; its cardinal doctrines inspire purity of thought and life and love of truth, and loyalty to the government un- der which we live; its intention is peace on earth, and good will toward man. SHORT TARIFF SERMOM. PROTECTION AND INVENTION. Free-Traders tell ns that our wonder- ful industrial growth is due to our inven- tions and labor-saving machinery. As usual, they put thé cart before the horse, It is our American #ystem of Protec- tion that creates and dévelopes industries, giving our masses work and wages, com: forts and homes, education and ambition. | This stimulates inventive genius, and when new devices are planned and per- fected there is use for them at once. Thousands of pairs of boots and shoes are daily made in Massachusetts by ma- chinery, giving employment to thousands of workmen at good wages. We export largely to England, where labor is much cheaper than in this coun- try. The United States leads in inventions, three times as many patents being granted here as in Great Britain. During our Free-Trade period, from 1846 to 1860. the total number of patents granted was 26,234. From 1861 to 1875 the number granted was 127,845, and from 1875 to 1889 the number was 236,956. The greatest number issued in any one year prior to 1862 was 4819, while now we issue annnally from 25.000 to 80,000. The result is a cheapening of the prod- net, increased consumption and greater demand for labor at good wages. Protection does not make geniuses, but it does make the opportunity. it im- proves the mind, stimulates the intellect and rewards the inventor. Wherever the influence of a Protective Tariff has been greatest, there invention has progressed most rapidly. The result is saving in cost of production: and great- er prosperity for the masses of the people. A Kiss tie Took.” A kiss he took and a backward look, And her heart grew suddenly lighter; A trifle, you say, to color a day; Yet the dull gray morn seemed brighter. For hearts are such that a tender touch May banish a look of sadness; A gmall, slight thing can make us sing, But a frown will check our gladness. The cheeriest ray along our way Is the little act of kindness, And the keenest thing some careless sting “That was done in 8 moment of blindress. We can bravely face life in a home where strife No foothold can discover, And be loved still, if we only will, Though youth's bright days are over, Ah, sharp as swords cut the unkind words That are far beyond recalling. When a face les hid "neath a coffin-lid, And bitter tears are falling, ; We fain would give half the lives we lve : To undo our idle scorning; Then let us not miss the smile and kiss When we part in the light of morning. ~Lillian plunkett, in San Francisco Call. id Are You Going to be Married? Of course yon are, for God has said that itis not good for man to live alone, We wish toadd that it is not good for you to commit matrimony without seeing Tur Sran's fine assortment of wedding stationery. We can show you over 100 different styles to select from. Call ently and caught more fish with hook and line, in|: one day, than ever were in. Swauger's| -\ That is a pretty good Democratic] makegour aclooiong, open sores of any od oe 1h ot friends and endorsess than any linimentor Te because it NEVER FAILS and is very economical. For cuts, burns, chafing on infants or soreson pers: ; pleases all. Sold everywhere. I1bavesn small quantity of shopworn 5 and 10-cent Toilet Soap that] will sell at 8 cents per cake, to make room for a new line of elegant Toilet Soap, just received. CoPLARD, THE DRUGGIST, Meyersdale, Pa. Grontsvills, Ma, takes this method of returning his thanks to the many patrons who have enabled him to make a complete success of his strict- ly cash system venture. a We find that we can, under the above system, give our pat- rons any goods they may need, without the additional profit : : | I pay Cash and sell goods at Cash Prices, for Cash, and give you a cordial invitation to visit us and i inspect our stock; we will risk your necessary to make up for bad accounts. buying. A Splendid Stock of the season. Quality at the top, Prices at the bottom! Just received a nice lot of the old reliable Latrobe Boots and Shoes, which give full value for yonr meney, Also have Ladies’ Common Sense Shoes, Ladies’ Opera-toe and Children's Mundell Sh Shoes, Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Slippers, Gents' and Boys® Straw Hats, Groceries and Frovis: : ions, Complete i in Assortment and Splendid i in Quality. If you are looking for a safe and reliable place to trade, I wish to inform you that have the bar: gains. Have added to my stock a fine lot of Toilet Soap and Perfumery. Thanking you for past 2 patronage, I remain your friend, GEO. K. WALKER, Salisbury, Pa. ‘WE GOT AW | WANT TO BUY 5000 bushels of good willing wheat! for cash, at market price. | WANT TO SELL 50 barrels Gill's Best Flour; 100 barrels Old Gold (leading flour of the day); so barrels Ban- ner Flour; 200 barrels Royal Flour; so barrels Purity Flour; : 20 tons Rye and Wheat Chop; 10 tons Flour Middlings; 15 tons Red Middlings; 10 tons choice Wheat Bran: 1000 bush- els white Oats; 500 bushels Yellow Shelled Corn; Corn Meal, : Oil Meal, etc. I will sell the above at | BIC SARCAIN. Call or write at once and learn quality and prices, before it is all sold. It means business. A word to the wise, etc. i My terms are as liberal as any safe, square, legitimate bus- iness can offer. Discount always allowed for spot cash, H. A. REITZ, West Salsbury, Blk lick P. 0.
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