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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-05-30
Our Change.

Our readers will this week observe
a marked change in the appearance o.
the outside Of our paper. This de-
parture from the order set up at its
commencement and continued to the
present, is in accordance with design
We have long cherished, but have new
er been fully able to adopt. Those
who know something Of the expense
connected with the running Of print
ing establishments are prepared 20
acknowledge the difficulties which be-
set material changes or improvements
in newspapers. In town like Frost
burg, where outside though indispen-
sable expenses are exceptionally high,
vet where printing and advertising
must be done as cheaply as elsewhere
the ordinary obstacles in the way Of
improvement are largely enhanced
At least such is our experience.
That we have not earlier discarded
our past system is due, therefore, more
to circumstances than choice In do
ing 80 now our aim is not simply to
moderate Objectionable features, but
to steadily and rapidly approach a
standard Of excellence altogether wor-
thy of general commenda ton and sup
port. We are not of those who insist
upon people taking our paper entirely
because it is local-that it should be
sustained whether worthy or not. If
other papers are more deserving, or
answer the purposes Of our people bet
ter, they should, and would be, en-
couraged and upheld. If ours had not,
in spite of the exceptional feature, it
would have gone down simply because,
in itself, it possessed no claim to sus-
tenance. However, there are duties
which the community owes its paper,
the performance Of which sometimes
develop into large mutual benefit
If it does not at first seem worthy it
may be made so by some practical
recognition of its existence, or that it
may have right TO live. By with
holding substantial countenance weak
enterprises are impoverished before
they have an opportunity to exhibit
the germ Of merit. On the other
hand, if subscriptions are cordially
given, and advertisements inserted,
even though these have no other OBJ
.lect than to encourage the paper,
the stimulus is Just such as will har-
ness all the talents and efforts Of the
publisher to the work Of making his
enterprise meet the desires of the PEG
pie. The moral effect of patronage
after this spirit is vast others obsery-
ing the example Of neighbors add
something to the growing stock until
patronage Of the established enterprise
becomes an invaluable adjunct in the
race of trades-people with each other
and the spirit of the times.
We also know something Of this by
experience this with no intention Of
complimenting ourselves to the neg
dect of thanking our numerous patrons
for results especially pleasurable to us.
As to the future Of this paper, it
would be equally idle to forecast de-
velopments or reiterate its independ-
ent character. In the one it shell be
come all that We can make it; the
other shall be preserved as experience
aids in avoiding all other courses.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-05-30
Miscellaneous Advertisements.


any district in said county shall have power
so to do
SEC. 5. And be tJ'yMe' en0ct,d, That the
commissioners of said county shall levy to
the commissioners appointed under this act
such compensation for their services as may
he deemed proper.
SEC. A1'd be Hfvyther eo"rt,d, That ell
ac.s or parts of acts inconsistent herewith
are hereby repealed.
SEC :. And BIZ Il .farMcr coa"tcd. That
this act shall take effect from the date o
its passage. We hereby certify, that til,
atoregoing is a correct copy of an Act o.
Assembly, passed January session, 1874.
Approved 18th March, 1874
MILTON y. KIDD,
Chief Clerk of the House of Delegates
AUGUSTUS GASSAW
May 9-4t Secretary of Senate
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-05-30
CHAPTER 90.

4 n Act to provide for the re-division OF
~ Allegany county into election districts.
SECTION l. Be 1t enucted By tie Gcaerul
4sssD,5iy Of Marginal, That the Commits
sioncrs Of Allegany county are hereby au-
thorizcd and empowered to appoint three
discreet men, residents Of said county, as
commissioners to lay out and divide said
county into new election districts.
SEC. ?. ind be 1t .ftVther eaaete6, That
SAID Commissioners shall rs cXpeditious!y
as possible proceed to lay out said county
into thirteen election districts the polls
whereof shall be held respectively as fol-
lows, viz: three in Cumberland, two in
Frostburg, one in Homecoming, one in Bar
ton, one in Westernport, one in Mount
Savage, one at Rawlings Station, one in
Flintst me, one in Oldtown and one in Or
leans; and in laying out said districts sad
commissioners shall conform as near as
practicable to the lines of the present dis
tr.cts, and where the present lines are adop-
ted they may be laid on the map by pro-
traction or otherwise without being actually
rcSuryeyed.
SEC. 3. 4Hd be 1t turttcr cnacted, That
said commissioners shall as soon as practi-
cable make "A return Of their proceedings
under this act to said County COMMISSIONS
ers, who shall have power to adopt or
amend the same, and upon their adoption,
the districts so laid out shall become the
legal election districts Of said county in
place of those at present existing and the
Governor shall appoint, as soon practicable
after the adoption of such proceedings,
officer of registration fol each of said dis
tricts, and such number of Justices of the
Peace for each thereof as now, or may here
after be designated by the local law of said
county.
SIC. 4. AID be it Jarther eaocted, That il
il shall be deemed necessary to the convc-
nicnce of voters in said county M any part
thereof at any time after the adoption of the
proceedings contemplated hy this act, to
increase the number Of districts OF to change
the place for holding the election polls in
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-05-30
Ee. G.. PAt'E.
FOUNDER AND MACillNISi.
Shop ON G. ~ T.. Railroad.
SOUTH SIDE on TUNNEL,

MANUFACTURER of Steam En-
vi gincs. Portable and stationary !;
Mining and Railroad Cars; I'll Kinds OF
Mill Work and Gearing; Wrought and Cast
Iron Fencing, &c, &c.
cB~STOVE BACKS, CRATES and
CASTINGS of all descriptions. inch lG-y
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-05-30
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
The Burned District Rebuilt
HENRY ROBINSON


The Practical Boot and Shoemaker,
ANlNG returned from his second an.
I nual trip to the Great West, is now
permanently located in Payne's New Build
ing, opposite the Post Office where he will
be happy to see his old customers and as
many new ones rs will favor him with call
Old customers are dropping in one by one
and here is how they talk:
Glad 20 see You back will now have something
fit to wear again. c. +.
haven't had anything fit to wear since you left
W. h.
Wore ont two pairs Boots since You left never
did that while yuu made my Boots. q. y.
You are the only man who can make Boots to
suit me. j is
That just my fX. J. Nj.
Bacl; again; take my measure. h.
Take mine. j. p
All this and much more 50 come and try
il, stranger, and I'm sure wen T." strong
friends. Forever in the Boot and $40" bus
mess, lApril II II. ROBINSON.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-05-30

D. - Ir II ~
lt c 81 40 10 = M ,I - tiG uenei'i
C T Son,l Fr;Jo,, % ias+ raaI, t%o
comrait+oo On fratorEol ra1,t;ons With
tla WartLorn Cbnr.L ro,,ortoJ hat il
;s deo,nod nronsr for rho attainment Of
the object sought. to Guard against all
misapTreheugioD. TO q declare that the
organizations are not involved in fra
ternjty: in our view of the subject the
reason for a separate exist ence Of the
two branches Of Methodists are such as
to make corporate union undesirable
and impracticable the causes which
led to a division in 1914 have not dis
appeared. Reference is made to the
Inconvenience OF organizing proper
basis Of representation to the General
Conference and to the difference IN
power claimed by the two branches
as inherent 10 The General conference
60. =, ..
since TIE ABOVE WAS pUV l" 'EPe
the following olsPatch appears III
the daily pape :, dated Louisville, hy.
May %:
Tho General Confarenceof the Meth.
odist Church South adjourned today
after naming Atlanta "a as tle next
place Of meeting four wears hence.
A resolution Of gratitude to Com,
modore Vanderbilt for the donation
Of $500 900 Tor the endowment of 8
church university was adopted. alsc
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-05-30

TIE CIVIL RIGHTS BILL.-The civil
rights bill passed the Senate at an
early hour on Saturday morl;ng, after
an all night session, by vote of 20 to
lS-three republicans, Carpenter Of
Wisconsin, Lewis Of Virginia, and
Foreman of West Virginia, voting
with the democratic minority
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-05-30

TIE WQRKINGMENS MOvEMENT--
Simultaneous meetings Of workingmen
as stated recently by telegraph We're
held in New York. Boston, Columbus,
Ohio Washington city and also Buffalo,
New \ DIRK the main feature being q
general declaration in favor Of the
eight hour system. The New York
meeting, among other things, adopted
a res olution that whereas, il! tie pol
itical events how Transporting IN the
national and State Legislatures, the
workingmen could discover 40 effort
of their Representative 10 improve the
condition Of the suffering poor, or any
purpose to abandon the existing sys-
tenn of partial legislation, which fosters
the interests Of the capitalists the bond
holder and the otFjccho!der at the
expense Of the industrial producing
classes, therefore they recommend the
calling of conventions in the various
States and districts with the view Of
making independent nominations for
legislative, Judicial and executive Off
ces.
The Boston meeting, in & EDITION to
passing eight hour resolutions, cen
sured Secretary Richardson for his re
sponsibility in connection with the re-
commentator Of Supervising Archi-
tect Mullet in opposition to the eight
hour law. Speeches We're also made in
,-b;,b NTi,, Dra.;,1art Wilson on1
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-05-30

4 n ACT authorizing and directing the
N County Commissioners Of Alrgany
county to take possession Of the Old county
road, called the Cumberland and Somerset
road running from the National Road neal
the narrows and thence, Via Wills Creek
lemons Run, thence to tn" Pennsylvania
line near to Wcllcrsburg, PepnS Rania.
SECTION |. BE 1t GHoctcd By tie genera
tsScmjy IF Muy!and, That the County
Commissioners Of Allcgany county he, and
they are hereby authorized and directed 10
take possession and charge of the Travelled
road called the Cumberland and Somerset
Road, being the road and bridge thereon
running from the National Road above the
narrows, via Wills Creek, lemons Run
and BarrcIlsyilc to the Pennsylvania Line
near Wclcrsburg. Pennsylvania, and to
repair and maintain said road as 4 county
road.
SEC 2. AMI b. Il ennctcI, That this act
shall be in force from its passage,
We certify that the aforcgoing is true
copy of an ari passed January session, 1874.
Approved. April II, 1874
AUGUSTUS GASSAWA
Secretary OF the senate.
MILTON Y. KIDD,
Chief Clerk Of the House 0f Delegates.
April LIT
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-05-30
LOOK OUT FOR THE
Boot. Shoe and HAT Emporium

IN Bank building, opposite st. MicheIs
1 Church, Main St, Frostburg, Nd.
All who want anything in the line OF
Shoes. CT the best and finest quality
Shoes of the best and heaviest make; Shoes
for poor or rich, young or old; Shoes for all,
no matter what their occupation or profess
ion. Boots for Men, Boots for Ladies ;
Boots for Children Boots for all. Hats
for old and young. TRUNKS, NALlSESs
&C.,-all at fair prices, should go to
WILLIAM THOMAS.
~ Boots and Shoes made 10 order. he
pairing neatly and promptly doH". Gather
AM shoe Finding, on hand. Apl Is
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-05-30

HE D.ACtiIL,. M If a . n y :"
ladic;, both Young and Old, who are ahicat
slaves TO Headache and Neuralgia making
them unfit to enjoy society, rendering life
|Hlmus. Il burden, and iohI'ing them Of hcau
|ty. v1uth and ami;.hljty of temper For
| who can avoid looking !laggard and old,
| when the brain is eragcd with pain, WHO
can Ge2y tn fact that disease, accompanied
Ihv pain, is greater yavNgcr of beauty than
| timc? j. Briggs Aleyantor will cure
|heatiachc and neuralgia III tricc, and all
| sulF.rcrs will hail with delight This never
failing remedy. Sold by Edwards & Rogers.
LIST EN-. N \ Gda aS Y? :; 7 W"a t
does it indicate? Perhaps IA tickle in the
Throat; perhaps bronchitis it may be re
cent cold it may be IN ctfOr! of nature TO
clear tie bronchin il may be II deep hollow
cough boon companion Of that terrible mon
stcr consumption. In either case the free
use of Briggs Throat and Lung Healer, as
described, will Danish I'LL kinds ctcough, and
cure bronchitis certain, and all the carly
symptoms of Consumption Briggs rene
dies are sold by Edwards & Rogers.
EfAgs NJ 1t is beyond question
bad nails, soGe nsteps, &c, torment more
people than any other atiiiction. They are
as unnecessary as dishonest politicians, yet
they continue their obnoxious career, defy
inc all attempts to oct rid of them, until the
application Of Briggs Corn and Runion
Remedies, Aleviator and Curutives, which
cradic#tes corns, hunions, cures ingiowinG
nails, and other ailments Of the feet Sold
Inv ~ tIkF, tIr ~
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-05-30
Public Local Laws.
CHAPTER 419.

4 n ACT to add Il new section TO Article
l A one of the Code of Public Local Laws
entitled Allcgany county, subtitle Sheriff,
to come after Section l50 and TO be called
100, Il.
SECTION I. Be it eaacted ly tie General
IS~0,dly IF Na1yhad, That new section
he, and is hereby added To Article one OF
the Code of Public Local Laws entitled
Alcgany county, subtitle Sheriff to come
after section 159 and tic be called 159-a.-
to be read as follows:
159--a. Sal Sheriff shall receive from
County Commissioners OF Allegany county
the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars
per annum, to pay for the services OF a
Turnkey in the Jail Of said county.
SEC. ? ind be 1t .t'vther caactcd That
this act shall take effect from the date OF
its passage. We hereby certify that the
aforegoing is a correct copy of an Act OF
Assembly, passed January session, 1914.
Approved 1lth April, 1874.
MILTON y. KIDD,
Chief Clerk of the House Of Delegates
AUGUSTUS GASSAW Way,
May lG-4t Secretary OF the Senate
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

machine to cut them, as they were very
heavy and badly lodged but greatly to
my surprise the oats were cut clean and
nice. There were FIVE different makes
Of machines, the Russell, the Champion,
the Buckeye, the Kerby and Burdick,
They were all represented by old and
experienced agents After a two days
trial, which thoroughly tested the ma
chimes, considering the ease with which
the team handled it, the perfection Of its
work, its form, construction and COmeli-
ness, the Russell Peerless Reaper be-
came my favorite and choice in prefer
ence to the Buckeye or Champion. The
Buckeye was decidedly the heaviest
draft, also showing strong side draft,
and did not lay the grain in near as good
shape as the Russell. For cutting clover
seed the Russell must be far superior 10
the Buckeye ! gave it preference over
the Champion for the following reasons;
The Champion has but one finger bar
for reaping and moving, and that is so
timber that when set up as a reaper it
Says down in the center, and by twisting
binds the knife, causing the machine to
run hard, and produces a side draft.
The rain and wind Of Friday demon
strated that in soft ground, mud or dirt
would fall into the gearing or cogs in
the wheels, causing them to wear out
fast. The entire weight of the self rake
is carried ON one wheel. The Russell
has two 6nger bars, one expressly for
Teaping, constructed with a thin steel bar
.loh-the under side, which holds it perfect
" straight, making it the most perfect
reaper bar In use. The weight Of the
rdke attachment is carried to the center
Of the machine, being equally distrib-
utcd between the two wheels, a very inn
yortant point possessed by no other
reaper, AT the close Of the trial, |
bought the Russell Peerless Reaper, it
being in my judgment the finest and
best combined machine that is made,
Notwithstanding the generous offer ofthe
Buckeye Company Of their machine
without one dollar. J .a
SAMUEL BABB,
Charlestown, Portage Co., Ohio.
RAyENNA. Aug. 10, 1874.
..r..'.e GRANGER
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

REVOLVING WHEEL HARROW. - The
following are the chief points Of merit
This instrument is the best in use for
preparing land for seeding; as clod
crusher it is withoutan equal; its revoly-
ing discs make it as easy for the team
(even with the drivers weight added) as
the common drag; its spring seat saves
many dreaTy miles Of walking over
plowed fields; it thoroughly pulverizes
the soil to the depth of six inches; its
adjustable feature allows the operator to
pulverize shallow or deep by simply
moving bolt A shown in the cut; its sim
phcity of construction insures durability
and low price; our improved ,feridle ted'
tttre, recently patented, allows each gang
Of discs to work independent Of the
other, and for rough ground is indispen'
sable; the boxes B B are not sent witt
| the harrow, and are only needed to bt
loaded with stone in very hard ground
or when the driver is a boy Whose
weight is insufficient to work the grounI
deep enough; each disc is provided witt
a steel scraper to keepit clean and brigh
in damp or prairie soil.
For price list and particulars, address
MAssILION EXCELSIOR Works,
j. Massillon, Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13
SOMETHING NEW--A. REAL R0-
i, MIN HIPP0DROAE.


There is to be a grand affair in Canton,
on Thursday, August 9th. ii. Buckley
& Co. have inaugurated new amuse-
ment enterprise which travels by rail-
road, exhibiting under canvas what p.
I. Barnum does in his immense Hippo
drome building in New York. Although
Mr.. Barnums name is not directly men-
toned in connection with this show, yet
we have reasOn to suspect that this great
Snowman is at the bottom Of it. At all
events it is spoken Of by the press rs be-
ing an immense affair, totally unlike
anything ever before seen in the United
States, and attracts large crowds every
where because of its novelty. Itappeas
to be a revival of the classic sports and
pastimes Of the ancient Grecian and Ro-
man Olympic Festivals and Games.
Among these are Chariot Races, Roman
Standing Races, Liberty Races, Elephant
and Camel Races, Indian Races, Flat RAJ
ces, Sack and Wheelborrow Races, Walk
ing races, with every species of Physical
and Athletic Sports known to the an
clients. Also, Steeple Ohases and Hurdle
Races by English Thoroughbreds, with
the Gymnastic Sports Of the Ancient
Curriculum, such as Perilous Flying men,
Herculean Cannon Ball Performers, Con-
tortionists and Trapezists.
The Great Track is forty feet wide and
/ 900 feet around, and covered by Spa
cious Canopy, and is Aanked by ampi-
theatre Seats capable of seating 10000
people, with ample protection from sun
and rain. The whole is brilliantly illu-
minated by night with 5000 patent gas
clusters and jets, presenting a grand and
magnificent sight. .-
We understand that Railroad excur
sion tickets will be sold for half-fare a
all stations where 20 or more purchase
tickets to and from the place of exhibi
ton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13
-.MR. BAnn's srArkMENT.

u D. q
The article appearing in the Cleveland
Lsadey Of August 10th, entitled Buck
eye Ahead" REAPER trial Augusti7th,
andoa letter containing challenge to a
reaper trial, given BY, G. Russell & Co.
we're never sent to said publishers by
me, or any authority given to any per-
sonfo use my name in connection with
such, letter, Furthermore. said trial did
not take place on the nth, but on the
roth as arranged between the agents Of
the following machines :,, Buckeye,
Champion and Russell. The trial was
entered into with the understanding
that would buy the machine that cut my
oats, or the one that did the best work,
thought it would be impossible for any
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

WAR OBJ RACEs.-0n Wednesday even
ing a disturbance occurred at the Ogden
House barber shop, between the two bar
bers there engaged, and John Washing
ton of Henderson's st. Cloud barber shop,
all colored- The clerk at the Ogden en-
tered the shop and demanded quiet, and
had about succeeded in affecting peace
when Washington, not the father Of his
country. attacked him fiercely and he
was obliged to defend himself, which he
did to the "culled gemrnan's discomfture,
Washington drew two razors and un-
doubtedly intended to "c'yarve" his an
tagonist, but in both instances they were
knocked from bis hand by bystanders
during the ffacas one ofthe French plate
glasses in the door was shattered. y
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

ELECTRO PLATING.--Clark & Smith, cor
ner Of Plum and Ninth streets, in our
city, are doing good business in their
electro plating establishment Persons
having old silverand other ware canhaye
the same te-plated and made as good as
new, on, very reasonable terms. They
also sell q polishing compound 70 clean
and polish the same, q very valuable
article to good housewives. We refer to
their advertisement in this paper Mr..
George Smith, of this firm, is our late ex-
| press agenbRnda a reliable business man
worthy 0fall confidence. y 'ss9i
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

Go away from home to get news. The
following article is clippedf from the Pitts
burgh Evening Telegraph, and the Incl
dent related occurred at Dayton, o., in
stead Of Canton ta.-
"a boy who was thoughtto be Charley
Ross was arrested at Canton, Ohio, yes
terday. It proved to be son Of Mr.
Hubert D. Burke, Of Allegheny, who re.
.sembled Charley Ross somewhat, and
who was at Canton on a visit with hi;
aunt. Inquiry having been made by the
Canton authorities Of Mayor Fleming BY
telegraph, the mistake was soon diseov
cred and the prisoner released
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13
FROM LOUISVILLE.

The distinguished Mrs. Reese, of Alli-
ance, will lecture upon license IN TINS
place on the evening Of the llth.
The picnic in the woods Of the teach
ers and Sunday school children Of the
Reform church, took place last Friday
and was a pleasant. affair. J 20
The heavy rain of last Saturday morn
ing caused quite an overflow Of the little
streams hereabouts, causing damage to
bridges and fences, =
Two of the young men, who, on their
way home from Schefer's license meet
ing, it is supposed committed the depre'
dations to property, have left these parts
lin order to avoid arrest and trial. Ioc
much license is not advisable. aN
Mr.. A. McGregor addressed alarge anc
respectable audience of ladies and gen
tlemen in BaumanA 4 Merley's hall Cor
Friday evening last, upon the new con
stitution, &c. His remarks were, ire
ouently applauded. Mr.. McGregoi
showed that these were not party ques
tions-that neither political party haC
taken any action in them, and no one
save contemplate demagogue, woul(
seek to make them party measures. lnth'
nature of things they could not be mad'
party questions. III He showed that pa
pers of both parties were divided, anC
that leading gentlemen also took opposite
views. He argued strong against thewo
man clause, cumulative and minority yo
ting, showing their utter Incompatible!
with our fundamental principles Of gov
ernment by the people, Mr.. McGrego
showed byatopting the constitution
that our expenses and taxes must be con
siderably increased, and referred 7
the estimate of the Auditor OF State
office that it would cost the people Q
Ohio two and u half millions of dollar
extra within the next few years If the
were foolish enough to adopt the ne'
constitution, Of which, however, he wa
glad to say, there was no probability.