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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14
Death of n Famous Detective.

Eli Devoc, who died recently at Mon
mouth, n. j., was one of the best
known of New York detectives. At the
commencement of the rebellion he en-
tered the service of the Government.
When Lincoln started to Washington
before his FIRST Inauguration, Devoe and
Tom Lampson We're sent to Baltimore
to investigate the rllmor that the Prcsi-
dent would be assassinated in that city.
The work was difficult and dangerous,
and had to be prosecuted with the ut
most secrecy. They managed to mix
with the active secessionlsts, and finally
joined secret society whose intent was
to kill Lincoln under the cover of con-
certed mob 1t had been arranged that
the President should be escorted
through the streets, and the murder
was to have been done while number
of the society attacked and disordered
the procession. Devoc and Lampson
got the details of the plot as members
OF the society, and it was upon their in
formation that the eXpedient of hurry
ing Lincoln through on another train
was adopted. When the plot had failed
the society looked about for traitors in
their midst. and they soon learned that
Devoe and Lampson were not residents
Of Baltimore. This was enough to
arouse their suspicious, and the ,ietec-
tives found it necessary to quit SO sud
denly that their baggage was left be-
hind. They went to Washington, and
were followed by a gang of Baltimore
roughs, who infested their hotel, and
probably intended vengeance of some
kind. But Eere again detective work
thwarted any plan that may have been
concerted. Another detective, who
had gone to Washington rs enc of
the Baltimore gang, found chance
to put Devoe and Lampson on their
guard.
Devoe remained in Government en-
ploy during the war, at times acting as
Il spy within the rebel lines, and upon
the assassination of Lincoln was one of
the many detectives who were put at
work to hunt out those concerned in
the plot. He arrested Mrs. Surratt.
and while at her house detected Paine
in the guise of a laborer. The arrest
of Paine brought him large reward.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14
The Horse Punished His Master,

A Garner named RI, at no time
tender in his treatment to his four
footed servants, returned one night in a
state Of semi-intoXlcation from Mermant
to Givors. The mans natural barbarity
was at this time aggravated by the
drink he had taken, and, being dis
satisfied with the efforts of one of the
horses-a poor hack which had almost
served its time-he decided that the
animal was no longer worth his feed,
and resolved to put an end to it. For
that purpose he tied the poor brute to a
tree, and, taking massive lever, used
i'll moving goods, he struck the animal
several violent blows on the head, until
the unfortunate creature sank to The
ground.
The master, thinking the animal was
dead, left it on the spot, intending to
remove the dead body next day.
The horse, however, recovered his
senses short time after, made his way
home, and entered the yard at aybreak
Its arrival was welcomed by the neigh
ing of its companions in the stable,
which noise awakened the master, who
Wis now furious at having failed in his
cruel purpose, He tied up the animal
afresh, and commenced again to shower
blows on his head.
This act of brutality was committed
in sight of two other horses in the stable;
and at length, one of them, young
animal, became SO frantic with rage, that
it broke its halter, and, rushing on the
man, seized him in its jaws, and, after
shaking him violently, threw him down,
and trampled on him with such fury,
that, had no. the mans cries brought
some persons to his aid, the master
would certainly have been killed
H'cnch Paper.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14

AT this season of the year, when so
many of our PEOPLE are suffering from colds,
we call attention to AYERS CHERRY PIcroRIAL
az sure cure not only for coughs and colds,
but all affections of the lungs and throat.
Having used it i'll our family for many years,
efficiency. There may be other remedies that
are good but i'll all onr experience this has
proved to be by far the best. Its qualities are
uniform and wholly reliable. 1t is pleasant
to take, and should DO kept at command by
every family, as a protection against a class of
complaints which seem harmless in the be-
ginning, but become affecting and danger Gus
if neglccted.-N. H. register.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14
SIX Men Killed by an Explosion of
DUaliu

On last Friday evening, says the
Houghton (Mich.) Mining Gazette ex-
ira of Feb. Is, at about 7:30 o'clock, a
terrible accident occurred at the PhCn
nix mine, in keweenaw county, two
miles from Eagle river. the origin of
which will probably never be known.
-Four miners and subordinate under
ground officer were preparing in an
apartment of building on the location,
occupied by the mining captain as his
office, a quantity of dualin, to use that
night in making sand blast" in the
mine. The men were taking the dualin
100 pounds-from its original pack
age, and transferring it to bag, when
the explosion took place Besides the
dualin, there We're three kegs of powder
in the room. Three of the men were
handling the explosive, the fourth was
holding lighted candle, while the fifth
man stood looking on, when the explo-
sion occurred. The house was shatter-
cd to atoms, and the mon literally blown
to pieces. Captain John Heatson, I'M
foreground superintendent of the mine,
was in his office, an adjoining room, at
the time, seated at his desk, and was
struck by some of the flying missiles on
the left side of the head and face, re-
ceiving such injuries that he died this
Sunday morning. The following is
list of the killed:
Captain John Hoatson, highly-re-
spected citizen of this district for a
number of years, age 4G, native of Scot
land, leaves wife and four children ::
Captain Richard Johus, English, MT
married Fred. Striker, German, wife
and eight children William Dunn, En-
glish, unmarried and two brothers
named Marks, English, one of whom
leaves o wife and four children.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14

The coincidence of man moving
into a new house and dying soon after,
has frequently been a subject of re-
mark, and there is an avoidable cause
the J ouse is moved into before the
walls and plaster and the wood are suf-
fciently dried. Sometimes tho cause of
death is the poisonous character of the
water conveyed through new lead pipes.
No water for drinking or cooking pur-
poses should be used i'll building sup
in part for at least one month after the
water has been used daily; this gives
time for a protecting coating to form on
the inner surface of the pipes, when
their chemical change from contact with
water generally ceases.
But the damp materials of the house
have the most decided effect, especially
on persons over fifty years old or of frail
constitutions ; whereas, if the person
were in the full vigor of life and health,
not even an Inconvenience would be eX-
pericnccd. In building new house,
or in going to live in another locality
where the water is not far from the
house, it should be ascertained with the
utmost certainty that the spring or well
is higher than the privies or barnyards.
Insidious and fatal forms of decline aud
typhoid very often result from drinking
water which is drained from the locall-
ties named. The safest plan, and the
only safe plan for furnishing dwelling,
with the most healthful and unob-
iectionable water, is to have water
tight cistern and let the water from the
house or barn, or other outhouses, be
conveyed into it through box of sand
several yards long, this box to rest on n
board, or cemcnted bottom and sides,
SO that no outside water could get into
it.-IiulFs JOurH0i Of UcaiH.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14

AN EASTERN LEGEND.-The philoso-
piers of India once possessed book
so large that it required thousand
eamels to carry it. A King desired to
have it abridged, and certain scholars
reduced it so that it could be carried by
hundred camels. Other kings came,
who demanded that it should be di-
minishcd still more, until at length the
volume was reduced to four maxims.
The first of these maxims babe kings to
be just the second prescribed obedi-
ence to the people ; the third recon-
mended mankind not to eat except when
they were hungry the fourth advised
women to be modest.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14
Triumph of American Pianos.
George Steck g. Co.. OF New York, IL,
ceivc the Gold Medal al the NicnI
Exposition,

George Steck & Co. OF New York, Re
ceivc the Gold Medal AT the Vienna
Exposition.
The Imperial Commission at Vie ma
have decided the question of merit i'll
piano forte manufacture by awarding
the only Gold Medal within their gift
to Messrs. George Stcck Il Co., of n. Y.
This is magnificent testimonial to the
wonderful beauties of tone and worf.
manship in the Steck instruments, and
will unqnestionably add to their already
we'll established prestige. ~. y. Tribuac.
The official letter is as follows
VIENNA, Dec. 10. 1873.
GEO. STICK, ESg.-SIR l have the pleasure
of informing you that this day received from
the Baron Schwarz-Seuboin a Gold Media
awarded to you for the Pianos exhibited by
you at the Vienna Exposition
"TnoMAs MCELRATH, U. S. Com s'Lcr."
LEMON juice and glycerine will cleanse
and soften the hands.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14
The NATIONAL. SURGICAL INsTrTU.

The NATIONAL SURGICAL INSTITUTE OF
INDIASApIoLIS, Indiana, after fifteen years of
growth has become the largest Institution of
the kind Ill America, ard has been remarkably
succctsful III the treatment Of Paralysis, HUI
man doforlulties. ril, :, Catarrh Fistula a0d
Chconic diseases. We understand they treat
none hut durable cases, and that they are rea-
sonabe in their charges. Send to the lnsti-
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14
Last Years Failures,

Barlow & Co., of the New York Mer-
camille Agency, contains the following
interesting statistical and comparative
statements of the failures of firms and
individuals throughout the United
States during 1872 and 1878
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14

MAHY persons suffer with sick head
ache and nervous headache, usually induced
by costiveness, indigestion, &c. Such persons
will find relief if not cure. by keeping the
bowels oren with small doses of PGrSon's
Pproqtire PiUS-ICOm
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14
PANACEA AND FAMILY
LINInIE.NT.


To all persons suffering from Rheumatism, Neu-
To all persons suffering f,om rheumatism, Neu-
ralgia, Cramps in the limbs or stomach, Bilious
ralgta, CRAMPS in the limbs or stomach, Bilious
Collie, Pain in the back, bowels or edo, we would
Collie, Pain in the back, towels or side, we ould
say THE HOUSEHOLD rASAcEA AND FAMILY LINZ
say THE HOUSEHOLD PANACEA AND FAMILY LINZ
MENT is of all others the remedy you want for in
MEST is of all othc, the remedy you want for in
ternal aud external use. 1t has cured the above
tcrnal ana external use. 1t has cured the above
complaints in thousands of eases. There is no
complaints in thousands Of cases There is no
mistake about it. Try 1T. sold by all Druggists.
CiItEi,lS IN OFTEN LOON PALE: AID
SICK,
from other cause than having worms In the
stomach.
BROWNS vERMIFUuE COMFITs
Sll tcUtroy worms without injury to tho chiId,
being perlacUy WHITE, and free from all color
tDc other injurious Ingredients usually uscd in
worm preparations.
CURTIS d BROWN, Proprtctors.
No. 2I5 Fulton Street, New YORK,
SD hp druggists ant Chemists. and deIic,ss IN
H'dicih'e. ~ TWyarT -vivK CENTS A BoE
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14

HAVE you intlammatory sore throat,
stiff joints, or lameness from any cause what
ever Have yen rheumatic or other pain in
any part Of tho body If so. nsc JOhnSpn'S
Anojyne Li,.iue,st internally and externally.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14

The Indians in Canada, unlike their
brethren i'll this country, are steadily
increasing in numbers. According to
the census of 1871, there were 13,035,
showing an increase OF 81 per cent. in
the last ten years.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14
Love of the Beautiful,

Place young girl under the care of
a kind-hearted, graceful woman, and
she, unconsciously to herself, grows
into a graceful lady. Place boy in
the establishment of thorough going,
straightforward business man, and he
becomes reliant, practical business
man. Children are susceptible crea-
lures, and circumstances and scenes and
actions always impress. AS you infiu-
ence them, not by arbitrary rules, nor
by stern example alone, but III thou
sand other ways that speak through
beautiful forms, pretty pictures, etc, SO
they will grow.
Teach your children, then, to love the
beautiful. If you are able, give them
corner i'll the garden for flowers allow
them to have their favoritc trees teach
them to wander in the prettiest wood
let's show them where they can best
view the sunset; rouse them in the
morning, not with the stern Cline for
work. but with the enthusiastic, "See
the beautiful sunshine p Buy for them
pretty pictures, and encourage them to
deck their rooms in his or her childish
way.
Give them an inch, and they will go
mile. Allow them the privilege, and
they will make your home pleasant and
hpautlful
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14

Az immense hotel, to be called 1.-The
Washington, is about to be erected in
Paris, planned, built and managed on
American principles, and with view TO
the accommodation of American tastes
and requirements.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14

THE New York Weekly Witness at
One Dollar FER annun, is tho best Weekly
newspaper in America. II has Increased in
circulation tenfold within year Com.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14
Hios.n's bronchial Eroci:es for Cous, '.s
and Colds.



Requires name iiate attention, amt should 10
Oh. k'd. II allowed to conttnue, IRRITATION 0-
rI,E LUNGS. A PEHNANgHr TuEoAr ArrEgTtos Ga
~ ISCURADLE LUSG DISEASE is often the result.
BROWNS BRuECHIAL TnOtHrS.
HAVING ,,rcct influences on the - t. l6r'n s.
hg'a ciicf For BRoSCHlrIs, ASTHMA "a AIatg,
InSsuMvrIvE AND THROAT DIsLAsrs I, ncHEsure
e, Ti h aiodi good success
sISGERs AND PUBLIC sPEANEgs
HiiifnI TEocuEs in cleaning the voice " hen
a. fore Singing or Speaking ami rel, wing the
hroat after anunusual exerti"n Of The vocal organs
Crtain only "BEowNs BRONCHIAL TEocHEs,'
.ud 10 not take any of the worthless iinitaTtpnf
tn At may be offered. Sold euergrhcre.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14

The Now York DaiW Witness at
Three Dollars, is best for business men Send
(by postal card) for sauplo copies. Com.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14
The Floating Islands of Florida.

A traveller in Florida thus describes
the floating islam $ III Lake Ponsette !:
We passed several floating islands.
They are formed by the dead roots of
the smart weed and other swamay veg
citation torn up by the wind and hurled
upon the shore. A soil is formed, birds
drop acorns upon the mass, and little
trees make their appearance. A second
wind sends the whole thing out on the
lake, where it floats subject to every
breeze. One of these islands was sunk
in the channel between Lakes Poinsette
and Winder, in the memorable gale of
August, 1871. The Captain asserted
that he had cut many bay tree over
foot thick from the sunken island. Its
dead trees still appear above the water
at the mouth of the river. Sometimes
Indians and white hunters set these is
lands on fire. The blaze generates a
gale, and the burning islands are driven
across the lake. Some of the islands
are ovor a half mile i'll circumference.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14

NOTHING BETTER" Cutler Bros Boston
DIR. John Ware. celebrated VEGETABLE
'ULNoSARY BALsAm, for Colds and Consumption.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14

Eest and Oldest Family Mcdfcine.-SIn-
forS's Liver Irvi9orator-a purely Vegetable Co.
thartie and Tsnie-for Dyspepsia, Constipation, De-
blity, Sick Headache, BiroLs Attacks. and all
arrangements of Liver, Stomach and Bowels, ASK
your Druggist for It. Bstrdrs Of limitations.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14
Newspapers DOmestically Considered.

Too low an estimate is apt to be set
on the domestic value of newspapers.
After reading them, ard putting our
selves, through their agency, in mental
correspondence with the world, they are
thrown aside and forgotten. But to
suppose their usefulness bounded by
their news columns and the waste bag is
a thriftless mistake.
In the first place, there are the house
hold recipes, to be found in stray cor
ners, often excellent, and deserving n
refuge on the fly leaf of the family cook
the strange and droll stories, the brief
biographies and "reminiscences which,
pasted in Il scrap-book, are a source Of
never-ending pleasure, not only TO
those who do not care for richer intel
lectual food, but to those who have only
odd minutes for reading.
Notwithstanding the squibs ocular
journalists have pcnncd on the use of
newspapers for bedclothing, we know
from experience that these are not to be
dcspiscd. They may not be as comfort
able as your blankets, but certainly
they keep out the cold Two thick
ncsses of papers are better than pair
of blankets, and in the case of persons
who dislike the weight of many bed
clothes, they are invaluable. A spread
made of double layer of papers be-
tween a covering of cllico or chintz, is
desirable IN every household. The
papers should be tackled together with
thread, and also basted to the covering
to keep them from slipping. An OBJ
lection has been made on account of the
ruStliEg, but if soft papers be chosen
the noise will not be annoying, cspc-
cially should the spread be laid be-
tween blanket and the Counterpart.
As a protection to plants against cold.
both in and out of doors, nothing is
better. If newspapers are pinned up
over night at window between pots
and glass, the flowers will not only not be
frozen, but will not even get chilled, as
they arc 80 liable to be at this season. In
the same way, if taken to cover garden
beds, on the frosty nights of early au-
tumn, they will allow the plants to re-
main safely out doors some time later
than if common.
One of the oldest services to put orr
journals to is the keeping of ice in sum-
mer. An ingenious househeepcr recent
ly discovered that her daily lump of ice
would last nearly twice as long when
wrapped in newspapers, and placed in
any kind of covered box, MS when
trusted solely to a refrigerator. This
is very convenient, since it is possible
to have the best and cheapest refrigera-
tor constantly at hand
To polish all kinds of glass after
washing, except table glass, no cloth or
flannel is half so good as newspaper;
and for Il bakers dozen of other uses,
quite foreign to its primal purpose, it
is without a rival. Uonac and .SOcj-
ETY. - Sc,ibncr's for March.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14

81 Per Day. 1000 Agents wanted, Send
u - stamp to A. H. Blair Co, St. Louis, No.
G0E pER DAY Commission or $50 a week
AZ sss - Salary, aud expenses We offer it and will
pny 1t. Apply now. G.Webbcr s. CO..Marion,O
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14
A Little Job for the President.

The Toledo Blade says Who would
not be President? Just think how nice
it must be to be held responsible for
everything which goes wrong under the
sun. The following postal card letter
to the President passed through the
mails a few days ago. We give it in
the writer's own vernacular:
Mr.. GRANT Iput a letter in the post
offs in this hear tone with one sent
stamp on EFT. The man it was writ TO
nafer get EFT. Crane the Post NJ say it OF
two hev2 hesay he sendit to Washington,
if you ken find lit thare and send lit to
NEE you will grately obblige man no
voted for you twice.
PAT, r. l..
Hon Mr. Grant Esq
President
Washington
NY
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14
Deafness Caused by CntRrFh.

LEMON juice and glycerine will cleanse
and soften the hands.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14
DR. WHITTIER, el7 So s.. t SHFI.sf No; ssrse'

Longest engaged, and most success full physician %
the age Coz sultation pamphlet free Cab NJ
from Nervousness, Debility, &c. pamphlet, Sc
pages, stamps; book, 2fo pages illu" rated, h0c
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14

Dyspepsia or Indigestion, Head
ache, Pain in the Shoulders, Coughs,
Tightness Of the Chest, Dizziness, Sour
Eructations Of the Stomach, Bad Taste
in the Mouth, Bilious Attacks, Palpita-
tation of the Heart, Inflammation of the
Lungs, Pain in the region of the Kid
ncys, and a hundred other painful symp-
toms, are the otlsprings of Dyspepsia.
one bottle will prove q better guarantee
Of its merits thar a lengthy advertise
ment.
ScrOfula, or Kings Evil, White
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14

ScrOfllIa, or Kings Evil, White
Swelings, Ulcers, Eryspclas, Swelled Neck,
Goitre, Scrotulous Inhammations, Indolent
Inhammations, Mercural Affections, Old
Sores Eruptions of the Skin, Sore Eyes, etc
In these, AS in all other constitutional Dis
eases, WALKERS VINEGAR BITTERs bavs
shown their great curative powers in the
most obstinate and intracta)le cases.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14

- ~ sBEACB WEEI&. Agents wanted, p'r'icI-
- { M las her. j. W"iih & Go" 81 h"n's MO.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-03-14
subdivisions Of the List

At nearly proportionatc rates.
If you have anything to advertise, to which you
to direct the attention Of tn public generally
especially farmers, shop keepers, and members Of
4 he buusp hpld
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-25
COTTON MARKETS

EoRpctn June 24COton STEADY; Middng l6lac
eep go bales; exports oosswis, $50 bales 100 baes
ssoet. l49l bales
sAvAssAH June 24-Coop Midding 16 % receipts
800 bales; 229 baes sales 1872 bae stock ID COB baeA
EkwORLKAss June 24-Couoa quiet; Mhdlipg, IL &c Low
Mdng Ice Good Ordinary, l5e Ordinary 1885; receipts
500 exports 81 Is bales
ESQ bales; last eyeaDs 1000 baes stock 462e2 ba
Fc ll3 bales 2Oi6 bses sales 200 bses stock $500
baea
June 24-oo.On steady demand nght; Low Mid.
ding l65 receipts SOL bales; Shipments l37 bales
1861 sS~--
Locn June 2cot.cn quiet ssd uncbsnecd Mddlng 16sI9
Ate; reoelpts. 81 bses; shipments 1872 bales
BALTIMORE, June 4-teen doll; ki6@fnz 16ioc Low Md.
6fnes 6t Coed Ordinary l52c; exports ooastw 81 bales
ssies Al bales; spsnners IS bales stock g. $50 bales
(6LLvEsroS June 24Coon nouns Good Ordinary, 15c;
esepu, 81 bslssi r9ex, i.lSl bsles.
espts 40 bales; gross. 6o2 bales
LOUuyILLR. June 4.-C0ttoa quiet; Midiknes. lose
June ACottoa frm; hddlines. lie; rcceSpe.
1l5 shipments. $50 bales stock. II. 32l bales.
WELLINGTON June 4Cottos Mddng l6sc net receipts
IS bales exports eoas s. baz sales, "a bAes stock, 29s
l6s net receipts SIS baie exports eossse ~ bales sse ~
bales; stock. 1858 bales
CaiRIKsTos jane 2A-COtson que MiSdhnS, l6ci net
csipn 297 baes eIps. coasise. 392 bales sales lZ3 bales
s;oeE l0,037 bales - -
AueusTI 24cottop daa and nominal Mddhag lee
sseeiptL 20 bales; sales. 80 bsles