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Do mot risk having Bright's Dis- «ase or Diabetes. There is mothing gained by delay. 50c. and $1.00 Bottles. REFUSE SUBSTITUTES. £SOLD BY ELK LICK PHARMACY. a A a A A aS AS AS MSY Fire! {HIRE INSURANCE 3<- Can you afford to have your dwelling or household’ goods go up in smoke without a cent of in- surance with which to cover your Do It Now! Call on E. H. Miller, at the Elk Lick drug store, and have him show you how small the cost would be to have a polacy written insuring you against such losses. EH.” MITRY, - Salisbury, Agent for Ig B. Cook § al i { Oli R i SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAY 17, 1908. MEYERSDALE. =Daily. +Daily sxeept. Sunday. ¢$Sunday «CONNELLSYILLE & PITTSBURG. De- *5.44 a. ., 6.36 p. m. (local) *2.46 p. m. BE m. (local). Arrive *10.55 a. m. (local) #]11.24 a. m., *4.50 p. m., 46.50 p. m., *9.20 p. m. CHICAGO. Depart 34. 36 p.m. Arrive*11.24a. m., * ing On PHILA. & NEw YORE, Depart *11.24 a. m., *450 p. *9.20 p. Arrive *5.44 a. m., ¥2:46 p. m., tis p. m. JOHNSTOWN and Ww ay Stations, Depart *6.30 8. m., 17.52 a. mn. ,¥4.84 p. m. Arrive 1055 | 7.05 p.m. a. m., +450 p. m.,* RECOLLECTIONS OF AN ILLUS- TRIOUS CITIZEN. BY T. F. [ IVENGOOD, M. D. “A man he was to all the country dear, And passing rich, with forty poundsa year.” Primitive in aspect, stern in en- vironment, and severly Puritanic in the simplicity of all its customs, Salis- bury, late in the “Forties” was a ham- let remote from the centers of civiliza- tion. Residences and business houses were built of logs; some of them un- hewn. The streets were not lighted, and were convenient places for ash heaps and wood-piles. Sidewalks were not'even -dreamd of, and the safest place for pedestrians at night was the middle of the road. All kinds of ani- mals were given the.freedom of the place. Horses, sheep, swine, geese and chickens banqueted on “The Com. mons ;” and once—on the testimony of the late Capt. Balthazar Welfley—a large bear, snorting and sneering, de- fied the peoplerand sauntered through the streets in broad daylight. Residences were lighted with tallow candles and churches illuminated with lard oil lamps. The vehicles of trans- portation were principally wheelbar- rows. Could that great genius, Leon- ardo DaVinei, who painted “The Last Supper” and invented the wheelbar- row, have known to what extent his one-wheel push-cart was patronized by the c.tizens of Salisbury, he probably would have stopped old Charon on “The Styx” and insisted that he be rowed back to enjoy the sight of his triumph. Engli-h was spoken, but Pennsyl- vania Dutch was the dominant tongue. Food was abundant, and stimulants plentiful. The “bitters-bottle” was in all well regulated households more likely to be found on the library table than Lindlay Murray's Grammar. Men took their toddy as regularly, perhaps even more so, than they said their prayers. To the haymakers it was served as freely and frequently as water. Clergymen were addicted to this all prevailing habit to such extent that they would ask for a ‘“nightcap” on retiring and an “eye-opener” in the morning. Rev. Mukenhaupt, preacher, surgeon, horseracer, gambler and factotum—excelling in them all—was the limit. Keeping his congregation waiting for two hours, he once came to town in such maudlin condition that bis church officers carried him to bed. Far from censuring the bibulous, ver- satile dominie, a compassionate people condoned the act, lauded his preaching, but abated not one iota their own snor- ing in church. Such was the status when Arthur McKinley, coming from Hancock, Md., began his business of saddle and har- ness-making in Salisbury. Had he not in years previous roamed through Ohio, then a wild border land, and into the Mingo Bottom, where Lewis Wetzel and his brothers preferred shooting a red man to killing a deer. the sight might have been to him ap palling. As it was, he became natural. ized, and for a time, at least, tacitly subscribed to existing conditions. Dur ing his sojourn in “The Buckeye Scare? he contracted “chills and fever” and became so ill, that taking the advice o his physician, he started “east.” hopin to get rid of his malaria. Feeling very sick. he went into drug store in Wheeling and told th: apothecary to mix twenty grain: quinine, that he wanted to take ii ot -ne dose. Haif an hour after, he was seized with the most dreadiul ereney-, and a physician was summoned. H: soon discovered that the druggi-t ha made a mistake and had given hin arsenic instead of quinine. Vigarou and skillful treatment saved life, but the victim suffered from impaired hearing the rest of his life, and was months in regaining his health. When a lad he visited his uncle, who had a large harness shop in Martins- burg, Va. He was greatly interested in the town and its surroundings. On one of the adjacent hills he saw an old canon, €nd reported confidentially his discovery to one of the journeymen saddlers in the shop, telling that he supposed the discharge of the piece would make the whole earth tremble. “Sonny,” said the “jour,” “wouldst like t» bear it go off?” “Nothing would please me better,” said the lad. “Well,” remarked the—-‘jour,” “ef you give money, I'll buy five pounds of powder, an’ this evening we’ll shoot her off and skeer the hull town.” Using a fence rail for a rammer, they filled the gun to the muzzle with limestone rocks ob- tained from a quarry hard by. The subsequent history of the trans- action showed that the cannon had been left there years before, by re- treating British troops, and that the patriotic people of Martinsburg had used it on the Fourth of July a number of times. Wet weather had softened the ground and depressed the muzzle, so that instead of pointing over the town, the aim was direct for one of the streets. Filled as their minds were with the idea that they were going to give the people an innocent, but ter- rible fright, the gunners never thought where the weapon might be aimed, but strained their every energy ia the ,| hurry of preparation. “Now, sonny, stand back on tiptoes and keep your mouth wide open, ‘cause when I put this bere burning | stick to that thur powder at the touch hole, it will knock you as deef as a post.” The gunners were at their stations.” The stick was ignited. The fire touched the powder. There was a blinding flash, followed by a tremen- dous roar that shook the hills, thun- dered in the ravines and echoed among the mountains and along the river un- til people ten miles away heard it and wondered. Fortunately, the citizens of Martinsburg were at supper, and the streets deserted; otherwise probably some lives would have been lost, and many persone wounded. Thinking that an earthquake was working de- struction to them, the terrified people rushed to the streets. “Everywhere ruin and mutilation stared them in the face. A physician had just completed a beautiful frame house, and was go- ing to occupy it the néxt day. Part of the roof war torn off, several of the windows demolished, and the weather- boarding on one side completely torn to pieces. Other houses had windows broken, and were scarred and seamed almost beyond repair. Porches and signs were torn to kindling wood, and the whole street appeared as if it had passed through a cyclone. As Soon as the excitement had sub- sided and the citizens began to realize what had happened, their indignation knew no bounds, and lynching was their verdict. When the “jour” saw the results of his shot, he precipitately fled to the woods, and never after was seen or heard from. But— “The boy, O, where was he?” Not realizing the damage he had unin- tentionally wrought, triumphantly he came marching down the hill, anxious to know how badly the people had been scared, and wondering whether he had obtained a passport to the good graces of the leading citizens. Con- sternation soon took the place of elation, when he heard the cry. “lynch him! lynch him!” Fortunately there were men of calmer judgement, who said a boy of his years was incapable, unaided, to do such a thing. - Cross questioning laid bare the fact that the perpetrator had made good his escape, but there had to be a victim to appease the wrath of the excited people.” Young McKinley was arrest- ed, taken before a magistrate and com- mitted to jail to await trial. Just then his uncle, who had been out of town, appeared on the scene and bailed his nephew out. In time the whole episode was suppressed. An average good citizen was A. Mec- Kinley for some months after he came to Salisbury; more guiltless in vice than aggressive in virtue, perhaps, but certainly condoning intemperance, which was then sapping the founda- tions of everything that was good in that place. “See, the conquering hero comes.” The - reformer was at hand, Rev, Henry Knepper, still remembered and revered by such good citizens and patriarchs as Oliver W. Boyer and Henry DeHaven, began preaching in the church that stood in the .old cem- etery on the hill above the village. A more eloquent, earnest, enthusiastic, aggressive, powerfully convincing evangelist, never preached in Salis- bury. In less than a fortnight he had the whole village penitent. Acording. to the testimony of A. McK. and others who heard him, such men as John Wesley, Whitefield and Moody never electrified a congregation with “thoughts that breathe and words that burn” as did Rev. H. Knepper. At one of these meetings often referred to by Mr. McK. the evangelist prayed with such fervency and power that men and women cried out in their agony of guilt and despair, “O, what must we do to be saved?” Before that prayer was finished, every person in the audience was praying audibly. Then the preach- er said: “I was going to preach a ser- mon to-night, but when God speaks, let man be silent;” and he dismissed the congregation with the benediction. A. McKinley was one of those con- verted, and this conversion was the be- ginning of a zealous religious life which lasted to the end of his earthly exist- ence. The Washingtonian temperance movement found McKinley an ardent apostle. He instituted a lodge of Sons of Temperance in Salisbury, and was the presiding officer. All these reform efforts were energetically antagonized by a great majority of the well-mear- ing, but misguided citizens. One of the meetings was to be be held in the old red school house, but was prevent- ed by a band of lawless men armed with picks and bludgeons. McK. had these people promptly arrested for riot, and they had to give bail far their ap- pearence at the next term of court. There they were found guilty of the charge, and sent to jail. Hail not McK. interceded for them with the Judge, they would have learned a trade in Pittsburg. John Engle, father of the present worthy John J., had all the material ready to 7alse abarn, He was influ- enced by McK. not to provide the cus- tomary whisky. When the neighbors who had assembled to assist in the work, discovered that there would be no booze, they told Mr. Engle, “no whisky, no raising ;” but he was inexo- rable, and the would-be raisers quit the scene, expecting Mr. E., to send for them soon. Hearing of this, Gabriel Miller, then one of the leading citizens |. of the village, and McK., mounted hors- es and scoured the township, appeal- ing to good men for help in this crisis. Response was prompt, and the barn was raised that day. David Livengood, one of the best men that ever lived in Elk Lick, was influanced by McK. to keep whisky out of the harvest field. The reapers said that he would never succeed 1n getting men to do the work, and some threat- ened to burn his field. The grain was harvested in good season, and the crop saved. Other farmers saw the good re- sult, and in a few years whisky was banished from raisings and the harvest field. : Y Without lesson leaves and commen- taries, Sunday school teaching consist- ed for the greater part in reading the Holy Scriptures. Not satisfied with this method, McK. procured commen- taries and notes on the Bible, and taught his pupils that putting new wire into new bottles did not mean, as was then supposed, glass bottles, but that the bottles in those days were made out of the skins of animals. His pupils also learned that the corn the Disciples pjucked and ate did not mean maize, or what is now called corn, but grain. - While it cannot be asserted that he chose his pupils, it was conced- ed that the material made ready re- sponse to his efforts. Some of those who comprised his class, and whom he ever after took great pride in commend- ing, were Rev. John S. Wagner, Albert Piahler, afterwards President of the bar in his judicial district; Prof. John D. Meese, Frank Bruckman, teacher and son of the late Dr. Bruckman; Lloyd C. Boyer, Dennis Kurtz and T. F. Livengood. He also taught the larg- est Bible class ever organized in that- place. Seeing the crude quack methods then in vogue by which domestic ani- mals were treated, he bought that clas- sic, “Youatt on The Horse,” and other works on diseses of cattle. Of these he made a thorough study, besides making dissections ‘and doing autop- sies until he became a learned and skillful veterinary, easily outclassing all others in the county. A number of cases attesting his proficency in his profession came under the observation of the writer, but one, as example, will suffice. A valuable horse in Maryland, fell and was unable to rise. Several far- riers were summoned, and said the’ horse had dislocated his leg. They ob- tained ropes and pulleys and tried to pull it into joint. This caused great suffering to the animal, but, after many efforts, failed to relieve the con- dition. Some one present had heard of McK. and told the owner to send forhim. He came to Salisbury and told the veterinary about the case, and was at once informed that his horse bad not dislocated his leg, but that he was suffering with rheumatism. The man retorted that he had seen the horse, that competent farriers had seen him, that they knew what the matter was, and what he wanted was to have him come and set the leg. McK. told bim that he would not go near the horse, but if he would give the medi: cine he directed, he would guarantee the animal would be cured. The‘owner took the medicine with him, but was angry and as skeptical as he could be. Two days afterward he returned, and said that his whole community thought McK. was a wizzard, as the horse was walking as if nothing had ever ailed him. For the first time in the history of that region the treatment of animals was taken out of the hands of quacks and mountebanks and placed on a scientific basis. Arthur McK. had done it. He was kind to the poor, helpful to the afflicted and hopeful! to the de- spondent. He was an exhorter in re- ligion, a patron of education, a promot- cr of patriotism, a denouncer of vice, an exalter of virtue, and an illustrious citizen. ¢A life with purer thought and aim, a voice more kind, We may not hope on earth to find: And love that lingers over his name Is more than fame.” FRA Cy Success. “What is the secret of success?” asked the Sphinx. “Push,” said the button. “Never be lod, said the pencil. “Take pains,” said the window. “Always keep ccol,” said the ice. “Be up-to-date,” said the calendar. “Never lose. your head,” said the barrel. Make light of everything,” said the fire. “Do a driving business,” said the hammer. “Aspire to greater things,” said the nutmeg.—Selected. HOW IS YOUR DIGESTION? Mrs. Mary Dowling of No. 228 8th Ave., Sap Francisco, recommends a remedy for stomach trouble. 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Will sell at low ‘price on account of having in- stalled hot water heat. Apply to P. Compton, Elk Lick, Pa. 1119. LOTS FOR ALE?—Three Slots front- ing on Ord street, opposite the school house. Apply to M. H. Boucher, Mey- ersdale, Pa. tf BOWLING OUTFIT FOR RENT !— Consists of two alleys, all necessary pins, balls, ete., in a good location and good room. A good chance to make money. Place has always done a good business. For terms and particulars, apply to Fred. J. Harris, Elk Lick, Pa. 11-12 "| LADIES’ TRIMMED HATS. The finest assortment ever ex- hibited in Salisbury. All the latest styles, and the most at- tractive prices you ever heard of. Call and see our large win- ter assortment and find out how much cheaper you can buy hats at our store than elsewhere. Our hats are the selection and work of the best city milliners and trimmers. Eix Lick VARIETY STORE. GREAT GUN. 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The balance of the $500 will be dis- tributed as follows: $25 to the person who submits the second best solution, $10 to the one sending the third best, and $5 each to those who supply the 75 next best. Thousands of people will hail this op- portunity not alone as a means of earn- ing Christmas money, but to show their ability at gathering up the ends of a strange mystery and clearing it in few words. Literary talent is not neces- sary, as The Gazette Times offers the prizes not for a literary composition but for the best SOLUTIONS to the story. Men and boys, as well as women and girls may compete. Only the employes of the publishers, in fairness to the pub- lie, will be ineligible. Installments of the story will appear regularly in the Sunday and daily edi- tions of The Gazette Times to the con- clusion of next to the final chapter. Then solutions will be received dur- ing the period lapsing between that is- sue and the issue of the following week. The prizes will be awarded at the earliest possible date after the judges have determined the awards—in plenty of time to give the successful contest- ants use of the money for Christmas. The Gazette Times announces that manuscripts of contestants must be forwarded by mail, addressed to the Prize Mystery Story Editor, care Pitts- burg Gazette Times, Pittsburg, Pa. Personal interviews cannot be granted. HEXAMETHYLENETETRAMINE, The above is the name of a German chemical, which is one of the many valuable ingredients of Foley’s Kidney Remedy. Hexamethylenetetramine is recognized by medical text books and authorities as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for the urine. Take Foley’s Kidney Remedy as soon as you notice any irregularities, and avoid a serious R.E.MEYERS, Attorney-at-Law, SOMERSET, PA. * Office in Court House. W. H. KogNTZ. KOONTZ & OGLE Attorneys-At-Law, SOMERSET, PENN’A Office opposite Court House. DR.PETER L. SWANK, Physician and Surgeon, ELx Lrcs, Pa. Successor te Dr. E. 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