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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-09-02

THE great coal sale was a disap-
pointment to the great companies, but
to the buyers it was fun. The opinion
of the trade who were present was
that this was the last airport to
get coal at such prices from the mines
less than the coal could be mined
and delivered for.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-09-02

We don't know the author of this,
but it very pretty: 1.-THE word of all
words-love-will no more express
the myriad modes of mutual attrac-
ton than the word thought" can in
form you of what is passing in your
neighbor's mind"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-09-02
General Etenis.

BREAK OF THE COAL COMBINATION
The combination existing between
the Pennsylvania coal Companies has
been broken up. Two weeks ago the
Lehigh Valley and the Philadelphia
and Reading companies We're disposed
to cut loose, but finally agreed to re-
main in the combination, But it was
soon found that some of the parties to
it had begun underwriting prices again,
and the others We're obliged to follow.
This led to a call for a meeting of the
board of control, and it resulted in
breaking up the combination on the
ground that the Lehigh had violated
the compact All the companies have
heavy stocks on hand, and sales have
been slow. a sale OF FIVE hundred
thousand tons took place on Tuesday,
and the opinion is expressed that it
will bring prices down rom one dol
lar to one dollar and a half ton.
The announcement of the break is
causing considerable excitement
among the Pennsylvania miners, as
they have latterly been making only
from one-half to one-third time, and
they fear that decline in the price of
coal will lead to corresponding re-
duction in their wages, 1t remains to
be seen what will be the final effect
upon the smaller companies and oper-
ators--Whether or not the greater ones
will attempt their annihilation and
ultimate monopoly for themselves.
Last week the Clearfeld Region
was working to its utmost capacity,
while the Cumberland produced only
about 5000 less than during the cor
responding week of last year AT the
present time the producers in this
trade hardly know where they stand,
although they acknowledge that they
r.ust lose considerable miscellaneous
trade, unless they can get large conces-
slons in freights and wages The
break in the Combination will be
great help in removing the abuse of
exhorbitant charges of freights in the
Cumberland Region. We note a sale
of 1000 tons Of Block House coal for
gas purposes, at $4.75 currency, at
New Engineering and Min
ing Journal"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-09-02

THF matrimonial market is looking
up. is said quite number of we'd
dings are projected and that nice times
are ahead for invitations and other ct
ceteras of these joyful occasions. Let
the sweet work proceed.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-09-02

A sUBTERRANEAN forest bed has
been discovered in London, consisting
of peat, with trunks of trees, most of
them standing. All are ofspecies still
found in Britain, the oak, alder, and
willow being abundant. In the peat
are found bones of the great fossil OK.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-09-02

PEDDECOEsEs IL KNODE,
HAVING madoa Permanent L0-

HAVING made Permanent LO-
Z catiOn in Frostburg, desire to call
the attention of the citizens of this place,
and vicinity to these important facts: They
are determined, in consideration of the hard
times, to do all work at the LOWEST
PRICES, and, at the same time, GUARAN-
TEE ENTIRE SATISFACTION. Dr.
Peddicord is a Dentist of SIXTEEN
YEARS PRACTICE, and having made
Specially of FINE GOLD FILINGS for
years past, acknowledges no superior in
that class of work, as his numerous patients
in Cumberland ard throughout the county
will testify. A very superior class of AR
TlSTIC PLATE WORK will be done, and
every plate warranted to last three years.
ethel will be administered and TEETH
EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN, and
with perfect safety to the patient. You
Will do well to give us a call and patronize
home enterprise. rs office, at present,
on Bowery ST., next to Foresters' Hall.
Aug 10
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-09-02


THE weather is variegated now be-
tween warm days and cool nights In
one family in town it is said stove is
err cted every afternoon at four and
taken down at nine next morning.
The story, however, lacks confrma-
ton; in fact, it is incredible, conse-
quently we do not believe it. 1t is
impossible anybody should fall SO
dead in love- with stove-pipes, SCOT
and ashes. But there is serious talk
in many families of fire in the sitting
room, parlor and chamber. The la
dies fit around in kitchens with tinv
shawls and other diminutive wrap
pings, bending with unusual interest
over the cook stove, caressing the
warmth, and plying dear John, who
went at six this morning to the mine,
shop, store or office. The dear boy, -
however, soon becomes immersed in
work the day grows warmer and he
throws off his coat about the time the
shawl is laid aside at the house. then
reciprocal sympathy on account Of the
temperature ceases and all goes merri-
ly again until the evening shades set
in, the cold dews come down; and the
crv for more kiver" is heard.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-09-02

The PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS
The following named ladies and gen.
tlemen passed successfully the exami-
nations of last week, in the order
given;
Misses Kate Arnold, Margaret 10y,
Laura Young, Hattie Steiner, Mr. S.
S. Wilson, Misses Lizzie Hoblitzell,
Amelia Conradl, Mrs. X. Coyner,
Misses Mary B. Gender, Lille Tonga
baugh, Messrs. John A. Smith, David
E. Park, Misses H. E. X. Palmer,
Helen Berkebile, Mrs. P. Byrnes,
Anna Burnes, Messrs. E. Grove, D. L.
Phillippi, Miss Mary A. G. Bevan.
Term certificates were granted to
Mrs, Ellen NJ. Newman, Mrs. Julia
Hickett and Misses Fannie Bevans,
Annie Collins, Rose E. Bevans, Janet
Maxwell, Helen Dennison and Jennie
Miller.-Nears.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-09-02

THE SrATE-CoNsoLIDATIoN CASE.
AS was generally anticipated the
petitioner has appealed from the
c. .inion and judgement of the court
in the case of the State vs.. the Consol-
idation Coal Company. The paper
praying the appeal, signed by Attor-
ney general Gwynn, was filed in the
office of the clerk of the court Mon
day. The record" of the case will be
forwarded to the court of Appeals by
or before September %, and the ap-
peal will be argued during the Octo-
Der term of the court.-Cstmberlana
Ncaps
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-09-02
ALLAN LINEl
STEAM BETWEEN
RALTEMOREN IIVERP nOT

ALLAN LIN Ell
STEAM BETWEEN
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Calling at
HALIFAX and QUEENSTOWN
Each way.
The splendid Screw Steamers ofthe above
Line will run as follows:
FROM FROM
Liverpool Baltimore.
CASPIAN, July II, Aug. 2,9am
Nova Scor1AN, July 25, Aug. IS, 9 q m
HIBERNIAN, Aug. 8, Aug. 80, 9 a m
CASPIAN, Aug. %, Sept. 10, 9 q m
And henceforth every fortnight, taking pas
sengers and freight to and from Liverpool
Storage Passage to or from Liverpool,
Glasgow, Queenstown, Dublin, or Belfast,
$2S, Currency. Very best accommodations
for Storage and intermediate Passengers.
An experienced surgeon is attached to each
vessel. intermediate and Storage steward
esses carried by each steamer for the pur-
pose of attending to the wants of the fe-
males and children. For further particu-
lars, or passage tickets to and from Great
Britain. apply to
A. SCHUMACHER g. CO., Baltimore;
in Frostburg to j. JANDORF,
July 29-y Main Street.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-09-02

The Waco (Tezas) Register says:
A wild horse, without saddle, made
its appearance in this section of the
State, not long since, bearing the body
of man. The horse was at length
caught and the body found strapped
to the horse and had been dead for
some time.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

SOCIETY ELEcToNs.-Alpha Encamp-
ment 1. o. o. F., at the regular meet
ing, held on the 2lst ult., elected the
following officers to serve the ensuing
term: N. s. Porter, G. p; Robt. Mack,
H. P; N. Crosby, S.; w. Evans, s. w. j.;
G.. S. Derr, j. w; G.. G.. Turner, S. ;
and II. G.. Strive, N. Pattison and John
Safred trustees. The installation will
take place next Tuesday evening.
Olympia Lodge No. l., I. o. o. F. :,
elected the following officers, at the
regular meeting last Monday evening:
VIM. Billings, N. g.; N. Pattison, v.
G.; John Lott, s.; J. M. Swan, P. S. d;
G.. G. Turner, T.
Western Lodge No. 6, I. o. o. F.
elected the following officers, at the
meeting last Thursday evening: G.. s..
Derr, N. g.; E. Rosenthal, v. g.; E.
T. Young, s.; Fred Guyot, P. S.; s.
Williams T. and A. Fl. Chambers. Robt.
Frost and WIN. Diggins, Trustees.
The following officers were elected
on Tuesday evening, Dec. %, in Wash
ineton Encampment, No. 8, g. r. c.,
to serve for the ensuing term: J. H.
Munson, c.; Nina Treen, J. c.; w.
II. Roberts, r. S.: M. e. Hartsuck, G.
of H.; Eliza B. Henry, F. s.; Amelia
Abbot, Treas; Melvina Hartsock, I. G.. (;
G.. f. Smith, o. G..
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

CoNDEMNED.-Four ships of the Uni
ted States Navy have been condemned
and are to be sold at public auction ct
the Eastern yards during the present
month. The names of these vessels
are: Sewers, screw steamer, 1000 tons:
Delacare, screw steamer, 1000 tons;
and the old sailing vessels Macedonian
and 81. Laurence, of 1,475 and LAO
tons, respectively. The two first
named vessels are less than II years old.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

A GREAT WHEAT CoUNTRY.-It must
be admitted that Eastern Washington is
entitled to the palm as a wheat growing
country. A correspondent of the Port
land papers communicates the follow
ing interesting facts, as indicative of
the immense products in several sections
of that large district of country: Mr.. g.
Maier, living near the base or the Blue
Mountains, in Walla Walla valley, in
1873, raised on q 60-acre field 800
bushels of wheat, an average of 67
bushels to the acre, and in 1875, from
6O-acre tract, 1920 bushels, or 81
bushels to the acre. MIR. Masterson,
residing four miles south of Walla Wal
10, raised on 10 acres $50 bushels
bushels to the acre. Mr.. Kennedy, who
lives on Dry creek, six miles from Wal
10 Walla, harvested 5,255 bushels from
12O acres-35 bushels average; and this
was volunteer crop; that is, the Sec
ond crop from one sowing. These
crops were produced on ordinary wheat
land, that is considered good, but no
better than hundreds of thousands of
acres now lying vacant in Walla Walla
and Whitman counties, where there is
country vast enough to produce more
than $4,000, 900 bushels per annum,
and where failure of crops has never
been known.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

kept Ivy these juvenile cboiristes was re-
marked by all. Miss Sela Garfelde
then recited short poem, descriptive
of the scene on the night of the advent.
Her clear, sweet voice, commanded per-
feet attention and at the close, she was
loudly applauded. A few of the larger
scholars gathered around the organ, at
which Miss Katie Hill presided, and
with the assistance of a violin in the
hands of Mr.. Rea, the amateur choir
gave rendering of all old English ad-
vent hymn which would have done
credit to any company of singers. This
was followed by an universal exchange of
Merry Christmas, during the lighting
of trees. After all had enjoyed the
brilliant spectacle, gentleman and la
dies distributed all the gifts, and at O
late hour the company dispersed we'll
pleased with their entertainment. The
usual celebration given in Fowler's
Hall by the members of st. Pauls Epis-
copal Church, was also grand success.
The tree was beautifully decorated, and
loaded down with handsome and
costly gifts. Mr.. John Norris persona
ted Santa Claus, and kept the children
in a perfect uproar; several beautiful
hymns were sung by the children, un-
der the direction of Mrs. P. E. Hyland.
After the presents were distributed, the
children and their friends adjourned to
a Widespread table, where they pertook
of everything that was delicious, after
which they repaired to their respective
homes.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

COLUMBIA CoUNTY.-The new county
of Columbia elected its first officers on
the 21st ult. Gilbreath is chosen Sher-
i'll. Cain Auditor, Mcdonald, Harris
and Holowell, Commissioners-all
Democrats. Gurnsey is elected Treasur-
er, Sturtevant Probate Judge, Walker
Assessor, and Toward School Su-
Observation-Disclosures. w. W.
Day (Rep. is elected Coroner.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

S- A ship is on the stocks ct New
bury port, Mass, which is designed es-
pecially for carrying spars from Puget
Sound to New York, Philadelphia, and
other Atlantic ports. She is of 800
tons burthen, built exceedingly strong
and OF great length, to carry the largest
timbers for that purpose. She is owned
by the Brown Brothers, relatives of Mr..
Amos Brown, of this place.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

PEacENrAeE.--A very simple rule to
find the percentage of profit on articles
sold is TO subtract the cost from the
selling price. add two ciphers to the
remainder and divide by the cost; the
answer will be the percentage of profit.
Example: II pound Of raisins cost Is
cents. and you sell them for 20 cents,
what win be the percentage Of profit ?
Subtract Is from 20 and you have s as
remainder. Now add two ciphers and
you have 500; divide thI by Is, the
cost OF the raisins, and the result will
be 3ss. the exact percentage Of profit.
To find the percentage Of loss on any
sale you simply reverse the terms.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

CHRISTMAS TREEs.-The several Sun
day Schools had very attractive trees in
their respective churches on Christmas
eve and evening. One of tho most in
teresting of these was that in Olympic
Hall, under the auspices of the Uni
terrain Society. 1t appears that almost
everybody received present, and the
audience was Enthusiastically the largest
which every assembled in the holl.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

CoNcEBr.-Miss Louisa Irving ap-
pears in Columbia Hall tonight, in a
varied programme of vocal and instru-
mental music. That she is an artist of
no ordinary merit is shown by the high
praise bestowed upon her efforts by the
press wherever she has appeared. She
is pronounced the equal of Madame
Anna Bishop in culture, and of Miss
Marston in volume Of voice, and we
have no reason to doubt The entire cred
Utility of these opinions. We trust that
our people will not fail to accord pat
ronage commensurate with her real
merit.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

E The National Grange decided
that the currency has become too much
of political question to come within
the scope of its attention.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

cW A new custom has just been in
troduced, and that is to issue wedding
cards bearing the words " No Presents. I"
That's what Bonner's.. Ledger says.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

TIE COTTAGE HEALTH.-This is an ell
egatly printed and superbly illustrated
ladies magazine, published by Milliken
Il Spencer, of Boston. 1t is q reposi-
tory Of home arts for home leisure,
with the motto Home is a kingdom
and Love is the King" It embraces
fashion and musical departments, as
we'll as large amount of choice, orig
inal and select literature, poetry and
prose. tits furnished at 81 so per year,
with a choice chrome.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

A CHANCE FOR OuR RAnRoAp.-The
cargo of the ship Emily Farnum-1OO
tons Of railroad iron-was recently
sold in San Francisco for $25. The
cost OF recovering it might, however,
amount to three times its value.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

s6- In Boston women have so thor
oughly proved their entire fitness as
school officers that there reelection is
almost unanimously demanded.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

~ The Echo appears in the cast-off
dress of the old Commercial Age, re-
Gently used on the Farmer, and brags
about it's borrowed toggery.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

SOME THINGS WE DoN'r LIKE TO SEE
The Echo playing cut-throat, the Tran
script selling chromoes, and the Courier
making poster of its advertising pages.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

.SE Rev. @. A. Huntington will
preach to the young men Of Olympia,
in the Methodist church, tomorrow
evening at 7 o'clock. r...fs
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

CELEBRAroN.-The City Council of
Portland are already considering the
question Of grand centennial celebra-
ton Of our national anniversary. A
petition signed by the leading citizens
requests early action, that the observ-
ance may be creditable to the occasion.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

AZ The Duwamish and White rivers
have overfowed the banks and pros
trated some of the telegraph poles.
Further than this, We have heard Of no
damage.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

EE The manufacture of plate glass,
begun in Missouri about three years
ago, is now one of the most important
industries of the State.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

EE Somebody suggests rhyming
matches, to succeed the spelling bouts
of year ago. Give US o rhyme for
the word month?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

UNITARIAN SERVICES. Rev. d. N. Ut
ter will preach as usual Sunday in
Tumwater and Olympia. New Years
sermon in the evening.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

sD The singing of Miss Irving is
highly complimented by the press of
Victoria and down Sound.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

30 The sum Of 5000 recently
changed hands at Walla Walla on q
half-mile race. "Tom Benton was
winner.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

FINE COLLATION.. We had always heard
that Theodore Woodland was famous
Steward, and We bad an opportunity
this week to test his skill and profcien-
cyinthebusiness. BY invitation we and
"local" lunched at the New England,
and were surprised and delighted with
the number and variety of excellent vi
ands which were served on that occa-
sion. If q lunch is such feast, what
must be Irregular meal" served by
such experienced hands. The New
England will soon "sweep the board"
if it keeps up its present lick.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

Sc The emperor of China is getting
ready a collection Of grand gongs to be
shipped to the centennial.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

E Thos. G.. Holmes, Mayor elect
of Portland, and one of its oldest and
most respected citizens, died in that
city on the 2Sth, ult.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

@ The steamship Gussie 7elfair is
again aioat, and viii be beachsd for re-
pairs ut Astoria. .
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

E The immigration pamphlet au-
thorized by the Legislature is compile
ted, except the binding.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

Sc There are about 5000 Chinese
boys in California-born in the State
who, when Of age, will have the right
TO vote.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

LKcrUREs.-Mrs. Duniway is still lee.
turing in Eastern Washington.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

SE Northern Pacific Railroad bonds
recently sold in New York for ISL cents
on dollar.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

Il Christmas was IN exceedingly
pleasant day, for the time Of year.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

S9- Il has rained almost NECESSITY
for the past twenty -four hours.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

sO- We wish our patrons one and oil
q Happy New Year.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01

EE Prof. Whites dance will be post
poned next week. +
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-01-01


A SENSIBLE PLAN.--A writer in the
Echo proposes plan for constructing
the Olympio-Tenino Railroad, which
impresses us favorably. He says: we
want 125 middle men, with 81 GOO each;
or an equivalent in property; that can
be mortgaged to our capitalists for the
cash. Thereby, we shall own 16 miles
of railroad, without its costing us one
dollar. Even if we should have to give
up the property thus mortgaged, we
have got the cash for it, and probably
quite as much as we could sell it for;
and we will own the road equipped for
making money; and also have our mon
ey returned. The writer, of course, es-
Inmates the assets of the Olympia Rail-
road Union, including bonds, ct $685.
600. Each middleman" would be-
come an owner of an hundred-and-
twenty-ffth interest in the Railroad ,
and have his money returned to him
besides, in the shape of bonds, town
lots and land. There is no doubt but
that the road will be able to support it
self, when completed, even without the
coal trade which promises SO fair, and
with it, the enterprise will be enc of
the best investments on the Coast.
Now step forth, you 1875 men!