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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-05-03
4 CONr-NDRI.M FOR SPIRITUALISTs

4 NTNDRtN rex SPIRITIALISTS.
The London ,Suhnu0y HCriCr meets
the question of spiritualism squarely
and fairly as follows: IF there is any
thing in spiritualism, nothing could be
easier than to demonstrate its truth.
Why do we believe, it is asked, in the
revelations of the electric telegraph ?
Because we submit them to crucial ey-
periments every day and every hour Of
the day. Why don't we believe i'll the
revelations of mediums? Because they
always evade crucial experiment. Take
simple case. President Lincolns as
sassination was known throughout Amer
lea within an hour or two after it had
happened. Subsequent evidence of
course confirmed the truth of the report.
If a spiritualist had announced the event
in England before it had come to us by
any ordinary means the submarine tele-
graph was not then laid DOWN, we should
have been convinced instantaneously that
spiritualists possessed some mysterious
power. If, in fact, they possess the
means of knowing what is happening at
distant times and places, they can place
the reality of their claims beyond all
conceivable cavil. They can prove their
power fifty times day. But any one
proof would be sufficient. If single
revelation were made, such as that of
Lincoln's assassination, it would be
enough Why has no such proof ever
been given? For the simple reason that
the power does not exist"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-05-03

Recent proceedings in one of the En-
glish courts have brought to light a sim
gular story, while exhibiting i'll an ex-
ceedingly unpleasant view the practical
effect of certain English laws. In the
year 1925 lawyers clerk, a young man
of good family and education, was tried
on the charge of stealing two watches
from his employers office. The accused
had become addicted to drink, and from
the evidence it seemed doubtful whether
he actually intended to steal the watches,
or merely pocketed them in Il drunken
freak. Under these circumstances he
was fined one shilling only for the I'M
lawful possession of the property, after
which he went to Australia. In the year
1851 he disappeared, and after long
time his next of kin took out letters of
administration under the supposition
that he was dead, whereupon the Crown
at once claimed forfeiture on the ground
that he had been convicted of felony
There were two sums in dispute, one of
$50, 700, the other of $4,000. The Vice
Chancellor has declared the claim of the
Crown to the largest sum only made out,
so that the representatives OF the family
are permitted to retain the $4,000, while
the Crown appropriates the sum of
$6O,OOO because nearly bali century
ago the late owner of the property was
convicted of an offense which was then
considered sufficiently punished by a
fine of one shilling.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-05-03

"PA, what is the interest of a kiss p
asked sweet sixteen of her sire. "Why
really, L don't know. Why do you
ask? Because John, my cousin, Dor
rowed kiss last night from me, and
said he'd pay me back some of these
nights. with intereet."
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-05-03

feet long, and each successive one should
be about an inch shorter than the one
under it. A ladder made in this way
will balance well, thus rendering it easy
to hand, and will be strongest where it
ought to be, in the middle.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-05-03
now A MAN LOST SIX THOUSAND
DOLLARS.

DOLLA rs.
Yesterday morning the train from the
East brought into the city, among
others, man named Richland, who was
so much under the influence of liquor
that he could scarcely walk to n hotel
After sitting stupidity around for a while
he went into breakfast. Half an hour
afterward he asked for his overcoat
The clerk replied that he had seen moth
ing of his coat, and was sure that he
had not given one in charge. The man
then stated that he had left his overcoat
The clerk replied that he had left his
coat, and was sure that he had not given
one in charge. The man then stated
that he had left his overcoat somewhere,
and further, that the overcoat contained
two bags of silver and gold, amounting
to nearly $4,000, and enough Canada
money to make the sum over So, 600. He
was not yet sober when he started out
with parties who assisted him to make n
search of the cars, the railroad passcn-
ger boat, and the depot. The coat was
nowhere to be found, and the Richland
crossed to Windsor and searched around
without obtaining any trace of it. Ac-
cording to his own statement, he took
several drinks of whisky at London,
Ont, from a bottle which fellow-pas-
senger kindly offered him. He had
been wearing his ovcrcoat, but the fluid
heated him up so that he took it off, and
then very probably took out his paper
money and slowed it away with the spe
Gle. He thinks he slept all the way tc
Detroit, and probably did, and just as
probably some one took the coat from
under his head and left the train al
some station. He telegraphed to points
along the road, and Officer Mearwoo(
made a thorough search here, but the
coat could not be heard Of Richlaud
represents himself as grain and pro
duce buyer, employing several clerks
and agents. He has several business
acquaintanccs in Detroit, and procured
money to return home. There is scarce
" chance in ten that he will ever re
cover dollar of his money.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-05-03

i CTRiOE> PHASE or ENGLISH Ii ".
RECENT proceedings in one of the En-
glish courts have brought to light sin
gular story, while exhibiting i'll an ex-
cecdingly unpleasant view the practical
effects of certain English laws. In the
year 1925 a lawyers clerk, a young man
of good family and education, was tried
on the charge of stealing two watches
from his employers Office. The accused
had become addicted to drink and from
the evidence it seemed doubtful whether
he actually intended to steal the watches,
or merely pocketed them in 4 drunken
freak. Under these circumstances he
was fined one shilling only for the I'M
lawful possession of the property, after
which he went to Australia. In the year
1851 he disappeared, and after u long
time his next of kin took out letters of
administration under the supposition
that he was dead, whereupon the Crown
at once claimed forfeiture on the ground
that he had been convicted of felony
There were two sums i'll dispute, one of
$50, 900, the other of ~, 900. The Vice
Chancellor has declared the claim of the
Crown to the larger sum only made out,
SO that the representatives of the family
are permitted to retain the $4,000, while
the Crown appropriates the sum of
100000 because nearly half century
ago the late owner of the property was
convicted of an offense which was then
considered sufficiently punished by a
fine of one shilling.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-05-03

A GENTLEMAN from Bethel Hill, Me-. 8,
says that Messrs. Allen Bros, propretors of
Philip Aliens Print Works. Il. l., were down to
BryNut's Pond, recently, trouting, when one of
them was attacked with scia!ic rheumatism so
suddenly that he had to be cai" led from the
poud to his hotel; bottle of JohnSOn's Ano-
dyHe Imminent was resorted to, and he was out
next day lCom.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-05-03
FoR loss of Annette DysDepsia In

For Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, In.
digestion, Depression of Spirits and General
Debility, in their various forms, FERno-PHos-
PHoRATED ELIxIR of CALIsAYA made by CAS-
WELL HAZARD & Co., New York. and sold by all
druggists, is the best tonic. As stmulant
tonic for PATIENTS recovering from fever or other
sickness, it has no equal. If taken during the
season it prevents fever and ague and other
intermittent fevers.-l Com.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-05-03
AGRICUL TURAL.


A tax on tea rent the British Empire
in twain caused eight years war of the
Revolution, and from it sprang the
United States of America.
We have, especially since the late war,
heard many complaints of high taxes,
but the highest taxes are paid without
complaint.
Paddy complains of his poll-tax, buS
his expensive whisky and pipe-tax he
pays without grumbling.
The German from the Fatherland
tells lis he came here to avoid high tax
es, and they amount to twenty dollars
per year.
But never mentions his tobacco and
lager tax, which amounts to one hun
bred and twenty dollars.
There is well-to-do farmer with five
idle daughters, who go out and attend
church to show off, whose clothing, etc. +,
cost their father one thousand dollars
per year, while their labor does not pay
for the food they eat.
Alas his government tax is light, but
the useless and ornamental taxes are
heavy.
A young man lately commenced bust
ness who complains bitterly of his taxes,
and will have to close the shop he says
taxes are too high to continue at pres
ent rates, and rails at the authori-
ties, but puffs over one hundred dol
lars per year in the smoke from cxpen-
sive cigars.
Another spends his time in bowling
alleys and billiard-saloons, confdes his
business to clerk and complains bitter
ly of his taxes.
Alas ! young man, if your idleness
taxes you much more, you had better
close up the shop.
Taxes are heavy, but we too often
show our willingness to pay exorbitant-
ly when levied by our passions.
Pride lays heavy taxes, and grieyous
to be borne
Idleness taxes us heavy, but we heed
it not.
Luxuries eat our income, yet we en-
dure it with the utmost patience. We
even permit it to undermine our health
the heaviest tax of ALL
This causes a call for the doctor, who
taxes them heavily and deservedly, per-
haps as a punishment for failing
Thus we give cline upon line, pre-
cept upon precept, here little and there
little, striving to effect reform, and
secure success to all.-American Far
mer'S advocate.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-05-03

A NEW kind of fur reioices in the
euphouious name of the Sh'ungS. The best
collar i'll the world is called the Emweod. Foi
sale cverywhcre.--lCom.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-05-03

CONFINEMENT and happiness reign in
all households where Dooley's Yeast Powder
is used. Try it. Your grocer has it, Put up
full weight. [Com.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-05-03
THE FIRST DAILT NEWSPAPER.


The first daily newspaper ever issued
in the English language appeared in
London III years ago, and was called
the COuant. The first number was
dated March II, 1902, and it was called
by the leading weekly journal of the
time, "The Pitiful Project of Il Poor
Printer 1t was printed on one side Of
Il half sheet of paper about the size Of Il
foolscap writing paper, the other side
being blank The first number con-
tanned no editorials or advertisements,
and only seven lines of local OF domestic
news. OF these, four lines related to
the funeral of King William ILL.,, who
died three days previously; while the
other three lines related to the condition
of the English army in Flanders, for
war was then raging between England
and France. The remainder of the con
tents consisted entirely of extracts from
foreign journals, with the exception of
half a column of prospectus. The en-
terprise proved so successful that at the
end of six weeks both sides of the paper
were printed, and merchants showed
their appreciation of it by inserting over
column of advertisements. The man
ager of this pioneer daily obviously did
not think much of editorials, or else he
did not care to write them, for he says
he will "give his Extracts fairly and i'm
partially; at the Beginning of each Ar
ticle he will quote the Foreign Paper
from whence It's taken. Nor will he
take upon him to give any Comments or
Conjectures of his own, but will relate
only Matter of Fact, supposing other
People to have Sense enough to make
Reflections for Themselves.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-05-03
CURRENT ITEMS.

A CONNECTICUT OK trots miles in four
minutes.
Docs killed $50, 900 worth of sheep in
Kentucky last year.
TEXAS has undermined it's constitu
ton by fast living, and wants a new one.
The severe cold of the winter is said
to have been particularly fatal to the
snakes.
THERE is but one State in the Union
and one Territory free from debt-Iowa
and Colorado.
The Philadelphia centennial is swal-
lowing up any amount of money. Mil
lions fade away.
SAVANNAH, Ga, boasts of haunted
house in which showers of copper coin
fall from the ceilings.
Iowa has discovered another natural
soap deposit, which it is proposed to
use wholly for expectation.
THERE have been nearly 10000 small
pox cases in Philadelphia during the last
two years, of which 2S per cent. proved
fatal.
A HOME for aged and INDECENT dogs
where the oyster-can shall cease from
troubling him, and the weary canine
shall be at rests Bergh's latest.
The whole cost of our 50, 900 miles of
railroad is about 50, 437 ,63S, 749, which
is sum not very much greater than
England spent on her 10000 miles of
railroad.
NEARLY million of dollars have been
paid over the counters of the Hender-
son, Ky, banks for tobacco this season,
most of the product having been raised
in that county.
DIR. LOOMS is growing gray from
worry over his plan to utilize the cleo
tricity of the clouds for light and fuel,
or, as the correspondent puts it, "to tap
the great aerial stratum and bring down
enough of Gods warm breath to heat
and light our great Cities
IT is told of field officer better ac-
quaintcd with farming than soldering
that when circumstances placed him in
command Of his regiment at Hattcras,
he wished to oblique his column in
marching, and gave the order of F." Haw
around that mud-puddle !"
HERE is village in Kansas where
no person of adult years has yet died Il
natural death, though the graveyard is
tolerably populous. Out of twenty
seven graves the occupants of twenty-six
were killed i'll aHrays, and the tenant of
the remaining o2aA was little child.
THEY don't Liz 10 take United States
scrip in Canada Afraid it isn't good
Canadian scrip they dote upon. That is
perfectly good. The United States Gov
ernment is paying off its debt at the
rate of 800, 900, 900 a year. The Cana
dian Government is Increasing its debt
about 81, 900, 900 year. Hence, argues
our Crapean-Bull friend, the United
States money is perilous, and the Cana
dian money is safe
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-05-03

Mr.. JOHN HOPKINS, the Baltimore
millionaire, has given four million dol
lars for the erection of hospital for the
INDECENT sick and orphans of Baltimore.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-05-03

CoUGHs AND COLDS. Those who are
suffering from Coughs. Colds, Hoarseness,
Sore Throat, &c, should try "Bro,rn'S BroH-
ciiai TtOcheS. "-[Com.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-05-03

PRUssING's WHITE WINE VINEGAR
eeps pickles. Ask for it.-ICom.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-05-03

GET RID A COLD AT ONCE by using DR.. Jayne
Expectorant, a certain cure for all Pulmonary and
Bronchial Affections.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-05-03

THERE is an average of one COW to
about every sixty citizens of ST. Louis.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-05-03

If you have Ague in any form, you will save beth
time and money by trying Shallenberger's Anti
dote at once. The cure is immediate,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-05-03
SOLDIERS BOUNTY.

Soldiers enlisted between May 4th and August
6th 1861 three years, and never received h1un-
apply for the additional bounty. Address, with
stamp, b. r. BROWN CO., Pittsburgh, Pa.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-05-03

lists for Cheapest and Fest ROSES
! send to TYRA MONTGOMERY, NATION, H.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-10-23
By TELEGRAPH.
I 5 pecial Dispatches to the Ellsworth American.l
The HouIton Tragedy.
uoUITON. Me. Oct. 81,

HoULToN, Me. Oct. 81.
The excitement over the tragedy III this
village continues undated and the greatest
interest is manifested in the investigation
which is going on. Young Martins iuherai
took place yesterday ami was attenueu ny
a great crown. Before il took place Mary
Kelly was sent for by the mother OF the
deceased and went TO the house III compli-
ance with the request she was kindly
received by Mrs. Martin and when the two
went into the room where the murdered
boy lly. the scene was most etfecting
Mary renderly kissed the cold face of her
dead lover and showed much cling weep
lug bitterly, and bemoaning his sad fate.
She has the sympathy of nearly every in
habitaut of the place. The inquest Is still
going on. More witnesses were examined
to-day making SO in all that have appeared
before the coroners jury. The testimony
thus far seems 10 point strongly to Nelly
the only person who had any motive or
opportunity for committing the murder.
No witness saw Martin after half past
seven O'Clock. on the fatal night. and SIX
witnesses testified To his having threatened
Martins life. lie WAS examined upon the
catholic oatn. to-day and he denied having
pistol. in short denied everything tending
10 implicate him in the murder. but he fire.
quenily conlradictcd himself in his ac-
counts of his whereabouts ON Friday after
loon and evening and Inc time that Martin
was at his shop. His denial of threats and
various other matters are directly contra
dictcd by his OWN daughter and other Wit
ue>>e> The bloody irock and blood
stains on the floor oi hi sleeping room he
does not account Tor and to-day quailed
when requested TO place his hands upon
the blood stains on the clothing.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-10-23

with what belonged to the committees.
We forbear to make comparisons between
the fine animals on exhibition. The show
of farm produce in the hall, in quality and
variety. was surprise to all. The ladies
department was well supplied. There was
a large attendance from this and the
adjoining towns, the best of order prevail
ed and all seemed pleased and at an early
hour departed for their homes. The trot-
ting was at some distance from the hall,
and therefore We can not report with re-
gard 10 1t.
Much praise is due the Farmers Club,
for the efforts they have made to excite an
interest in their favorite pursuits. Their
success shows what few earnest men
can accomplish when they are agreed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-10-23
Oesperadoes Arrested.
NEW YORK, Oct. y.

NEW oEK, Oct. Il.
GREAT HAUL OF cot NTEEFEITIK>.
Additional particulars of the raid upon
counterieiter, IL Tennessee and North
Carolina are received. The Crusade was
the most extended strategy and well di-
rccted efforts ever organized which result
eel in the arrest OF about sixty outlaws
with quite number Yet to be heard from
lie desperadoe> belong in the main to a
c"unterietlnG fraternity who are banded
together by fearful oaths and deadly ties
hnpWn only To themselves aud they have
spread broadcast their bogus issus 10 such
au extent a. TO Vitiate thu genuine.
Their circulation j. nearly one third
counterfeit, and in some cases 20 widely
used A. TO well nigh bankrupt smaller mer-
chants and traders. 1t was transported to
tennessee and y. Carolina, as any other
commodity toy wholesale jobbers and deal
ers. with regularity and precision. and
supplied 10 customers and friends in sums
I" >uu according to all demands of trade
Tie transaction In both kinds OF money
were enormous
The criminals included were in every
station; Lawyers. Doctors, Justices OF the
Peace. PU>tma>ters. L. :. Marshals.
Clerks OF Courts. and numerous mer-
chants. Warrants for arrest OF - persons
have been issued. Ii is thought that sew
'niN five arrests will be made.
Columbus, Ohio. special 10 the Tribune.
say, that the official and unofficial returns
give maj OF '29 for Allen. Republicans
have probably elected the rest of the state
ticket.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-10-23
Come to the Big Trot Thursday.

Come 10 the Big Trot Thursday
Prom present indications, the present
term Of court. viii be unusually long.
Speaker Blaine paid a short visit to
Hon. Eugene Hale last week.
The Grand Jury came in on Saturday
morning. Five indictments were found.
On Sunday morning. Rev. VIM. A..
Reese of the Baptist church. administered
the ordinance of baptism. Two young la
dies were the candidates.
Mr.. John Cook OF this CITY. 50 wears
old. caulked in 10 hours COO feet on the
deck Of Lords new schooner, which caulk-
ing cannot be beat in Maine
The lawyers belonging out of the
county who are attending the court now in
session are d. NJ Mortland, Esq. of Rock
land, J. II. Fogler. Esq. of Belfast. and
Abner Knowles and b. kimban. Esqs. of
Bangor.
Teachers and friends of education will
notice tue Teachers Institute to be held at
Lamoine Nov. 4th. We are informed that
the hospitable citizens of Lamoine propose
/" provide free entertainment for all attend
ihg the sessions of the Institute.
The awards at the County Fair. will be
made up for the printer and for payment.
a soon as the Secretary can find time so
- DO. 1t will be but few days at most
AT a meeting OF the Trustees of the
county Fair, on Wednesday last, it was
decided to LAY the Grounds out into house
t"ts and sell the same as fast as purchas-
err can be found. WATSON. Eppes, and
Langdon have the matter in charge. and
Viii stake out the lots in few DAYS.
Where the Society will open new Grounds.
or whetherthey WILL is unknown. Con-.
THEATRE.-DoIly Bidwelrs Eastern ORA
matte Company are playing in Hancock Hall
thl> week. Their audiences. thus far. have
been fair. considering The inclemeney of the
weather. Tuesday evening. the American
Drama, entitled Zoe. the Flower of Louisiana.
was presented, Miss Dolly Bidwell As Zoe. he
hs 'oieraoiy wen supported by other members
% me company This "wednesday evening
ue drama entitled Zingari, or. the flowers Of
the forest, will be played; and as the weather
promises to be favorable, We predict for them
good house.
NARROW EsCAPE.-On "Wednesday
Oh last week, three young men of this city
"hlle up river duck hunting ventured out
Oh great Fond in birch canoe. When
nearly three-quarters of mile from the
shore. owing to some carelessuess ON their
part, the canoe suddenly slipped from un.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-10-23
IBiuehill.

Biuehili.
There is much sickness with us.
Fevers are prevailing extensively. Some
fatal cases, and many severe ones.
The Baptist Church is enjoying some
religious interest. Oct. 18th, two received
the rite of baptism.
Rev. Mr.. lIarwood delivered a lecture
at the Town Hall on Monday evening.
oct 18TH in aid OF the Ladies' Library
Association. Subject. The future Hero
OF America An extended notice cannot
be given. suffice il TO say that it was a
happy mingling of wit and wisdom. and
was highly enjoyed by all present. Avote
ofthanks WAS rendered the Speaker by the
audience for his labor of love. Such acts
of dsntere>tcd benevolencc rs this will
be long remembered, aud the names of
our benefactors will be enshrined in crate.
tul hearts.
The friends of Rev. 4. II. TIbbetts
and wife, assembled at the Congregational
parsonage on Monday evening. Oct. 6ta,
and gave them a hearty welcome home
froh their wedding tour. The ladies of
the parish presented a beautiful Chrome.
valued at So To Rev. Mr.. Tibbets and
wife. A. a ;okcc OF their esteem. The
evening passed pleasantly in social chat
aud song. II Was a pleasure to meet in
the gathering Rev. G. j. lIarwood of East
port. who has been spending few weeks
with friends in this place. aud Rev Mr..
Raymond Of the Baptist Church in this
village. That the blessing of God may
rest richly upon the recently welded
couple. is the earnest wish OF their many
friends