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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09

A PLEASANT ITEM.-It is pleasant to
copy a personal" like the following
from the Raleigh North Carolina) Sen
incl: The Rev. Mr.. Clark, an Episco-
pal minister, of Halifax county, Vir-
ginia, was exceedingly wealthy before
the war, and had spent the greater por-
ton of his means in obeying the in
junction of the Savior: Give to him
that asketn thee, and from him that
would borrow of thee turn not thou
away" In early life there was Ioor
boy going to school with Clark named
Hodges. Clark was the rich boy and
Hodges was the poor one. He gave
Hodges 81, 900 to complete his educa-
ton in the ministry. Time rolled on.
The venerable Clark has had his prop
erty wrecked by the war, and all his
money is gone. He also had boy he
wished to send to school. The other
day letter came to Mr.. Clark. 1t was
from Hodges, and contained check
of 5000, telling him to send his boy to
school, that in short time he would
send him more, and if it was so he
should die before his son was educa-
ted, to rest assured that he Hodges
would see to it and would take charge
of his boy and have an education Civ
en- him.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09

POLITE RoBBERs. robbers
are very polite An Englishman was
once accosted on a lonely road by ruff
fan. "Sir, you have on my coat. May
/ trouble you for it? ?" The Englishman
drew pistol, and told the fellow he
wa, mistaken. "Sir," raid the robber,
II perceive that am. Will you do me
the honor to communicate your name,
that / may remember it in my prayers. /"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09

WASHINGTON AND ANDRE.-The En-
glish historian, Chalmers, stated that
Washington ordered the gallows, on
which Major Andre was hung in 1850,
to be built in sight of the prisoner.
This accusation aroused the ire of the
Americans who fourished in the early
grier than John Pintard, and he did
every thing that could be done to cor
rect the mistake. One day, sitting in
his office, venerable parsonage called
on him, and as usual the conversation
turned on Andre.
What" said Pintard, "do you know
anything about that execution?"
Il do. for / was one of the guards
who kept watch on him while in prison
and who marched alongside him to the
place Of"
well, what did you do? Tell me, -
exclaimed Pintard
1--WE took him from the house where
he was kept, and marched along the
road until we turned into lane, when
Andre shrank back, and with a shudder
said: rs that to be?' The gallows
could been seen, and was seen by Andre
for the first time from the turn in the
lane"
"Of course Chalmers lied, said Pin
tark Everybody knows that Wash
ington did not answer Andres letter
asking that he might be shot, and now
everybody knows that Andre was not
in sight of the building of his gal
lows. "-"Record Of the Year for Janu-
dru
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09

He LIKES IT.-''Do you very much
like to have me kiss you, George p she
said, softly STOPPING over him and leav
ing the monogram of her lips on his
marble brow.
II do, indeed, dear" he said. 81
just shut my eyes and try to think feel
the touch of one who was dear to me
in the days gone by, before you and l
were married." He hardly finished that
remark before he exclaimed "Oh,
don't. don't do thatw AS large copy of
the New Testament hit him suddenly
three or four times on the spot where
he had been kissed.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09
The Centennial Liar.

Old Mrs. Robertson, who had been to
the Centennial, struck in on old Pettin-
gill last week with talk about that ex-
hlbition of national prosperity. She told
him all about what she had seen, and
then what each one of her party had seen.
After asking about the butter woman and
hundred wonderful things that Pettin-
gill had to say he didn't see, the old lady
asked with much interest
Well, what did you see?"
I saw" said Mr.. Pettingili. looking
at her intently, Il saw an ice cream
horse, life size, gallooing around the
track"
"Oh, Mr.. Pettingill," said the old
lady.
Yes. madam, you may well say 'oh.
1t was wonderful that you didn't see it,
but then they took it back to freeze it
hard every five minutes, SO you may
have missed it,"
"Oh, Mr.. Pettingillr'
eyes, madam, and saw the large eagle
of which you have spoken, and heard it
scream-a wild scream of agony like a
bird that had been talked to death about
the Centennial. AS left the grounds
Friday evening, it scared up and flew off
to Cincinnati p
"Oh, Mr.. Pettingill p
Eyes, madam, and saw the carriage
George Washington rode in, and three
queens and jack that he showed under
the seat when he sat outside of the church
playing draw poker, and Mrs. Washing
ton lighted in on him earlier than he ex
pected from short sermon. and / saw q
handful of his hair that Mrs. w. took
out that identical Sabbath morning"
"Oo-h-h, Mr.. Pettingill y
eyes, madam, and l saw the quilt
worked by Queen Victoria and the Plin
cess Beatrice and all the other prin-
cesses, and l counted the nineteen bill
lion. four-hundred and sixty five stitch
es in it while was standing there"
"Oh, Mr.. Pettingillw
eyes, madam, and saw the silk max
ing machine, where you put in silk
worm at one end and it comes out at the
other fullblown silk dress ready made,
with live humming bird in the back"
ooh, Mr.. Pettingill, wait till 1 go
and call Emily to come in and hear all
about it," and the old lady hurried
out.
II won't be here when she comes
back said Mr.. Pettingill, taking up
his hat in hurry. land so she may
not hear all about it. / am determined
when L am telling about this Centennial
business to tell the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth, so
help me Bob"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-09


The HEssIAN FLY.-Perhaps uragri-
cultural friends are interested in know
ing that the year of 1876 marks the one
hundredth anniversary of the introduce
ton of the Hessian fly into America, al
so that like the stamp act, the Declare
ton of Independence and other events
of that time, it was brought by King
George III. In the summer of 1779, a
large number of Hessians intended for
the reinforcement of the army in Ameri-
ca were shipped from their country in
slave ships, and a large quantity of
straw was placed in the holds for the
accommodation of the soldiers. On
their arrival here the straw was unload
ed, and with it the Hessian fly, which
has caused so much grief toa multitude
of farmers ever since. The Hessians
being plainly visible were easily con-
quered and annihilated, but their in
sidious companions were not SO easily
got at, but have lived through all the
vicissitudes of hundred years, and are
as bold and valiant to-day as when the
country was yet an infant in swaddling
clothes. Let our farmer friends get up
. grand centennial celebration, and let
poems be recited, speeches made and
bonfires lighted, in honor of the one
hundredth birthday of the Hessian fly
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17
TN HENOPT4

The death of a friend is ever one of the
saddest events in all our experience. One
around whom our hearts purest affections
were entwined, has been taken from eur
midst. The ways of Providence to us are
truly mysterious.
Our late, lamented friend, Mr. WILLIAM
WARD, was born in the vicinity of Frost
burg, and was identified with our interests
during long and useful life. His father
was among the fortunate undholders when
the discovery OF the rich mineral deposits
underlying this valley was made For
many long years our friend was consistent
member of the Lutheran Church His
most intimate friends only know how to
appreciate the rare christian charity which
distinguished his conduct. If he had an
enemy, none ever knew it from his lips he
was ever ready to excuse the faults of 9th.
ers. He was he truest of friends, the
kindcst OF neighbors. In sickness his hand
was ever ready to aid, and his sympathy to
comfort the afflicted.
'hc loss vi sucu mku can De VlcWeu
only in the light Of a public calamity. His
place is vacant in the circle of his family
and friends, and the aching void can never
he filled. May this atfliction remind US
that we too must die! May we emulate
his virtues, and meet him Beyond the
River'-beyond the golden chain of Glieus
whic. bind together the cradle and he
grave! FRIEND.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17
Tribute of Respect.

At : special meeting of the President
and Directors OF the Frostburg Guslight
Company, held on the 18th day of March,
1877, it was-
Resolcsd, That in the death Of Mr. WIN
WARD, this company has lost one of its
most valued members; whose presence and
counseis will be greatly missed at the meet
ings of our board
ResolCed, That we deeply srmpathse with
his family in their bereavement
THos. G. MCCULLoH,
President
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17
CONSTABLE,s SALE.

pY virtue of q writ of .f6T Jacias issued
- by John c. Weis Justice of the
Peace of the State of Maryland in and for
Allegany county, and to me directed at the
suit of Albert HOLE, ST., against the goods
and chattels, lands and tenemcnts OF Chas.
II. Hamill and Catharine Hamill, lis wife,
| have seized and taken in execution all
the right, title and interest Of said Charles
ii. Hamill and Catharine uamill, his wife,
in and to the following property, to wit:
l Lot so feet front on Broadway, with
depth of 2O6 feet to Water street.
and binding on Loo street: said lot
is improved by afne large FRAME
BUILDING that can easily be
turned into dwelling.
Lying and being in the town of Frostburg
Alkgany county and State of Maryland
And hereby give notice that OIL
SATURDAY, MARCH "A, 1877,
in front Of John j. Kelers store in tn
town of Frostburg, al o'clock D. M, |
will proceed to sell said property so seized
and taken in execution al public auction to
the highest bidder for c,tSh to satisfy said
claim and costs with the additional costs
thereon. GEO. Is. PARKER,
Mar 3'4t Constable
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17
New Advertisements.
Administrators Notice.

TNHIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the
/ subscriber has obtained from the Or
phans Court Of Alegany county, Maryland,
le tiers of administration on the estate OF
Michael Porter, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhi it the same, with the
vouchers thereof duly authenticated, to the
subscriber, on or before the 18th day OF
September, 1877; they may otherwise by
law be excluded from all benefit of the said
estate. All persons knowing themselves
indebted to said estate are requcs ed to
make immediate payment. Given under
my hand this 18th day of March, 1877.
WIN. WARD PORTER,
March 11-3t Administrator.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17
ODo HI J PARL0R ORGANS.
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The best and most lasting organ now in
use. No other parlor organ has ever at
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1t has been tested by thousands, many of
them competent judges, and gives uniyer-
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The music is adapted to the human voice,
ranging from the softest tlute-n0tG to n
volume OF sound unsurpassed by any in
strument
THIS instrument has all the latest i'm
prOVements, and every organ Is fully war
rantcd for six years. Beautiful oil polish,
black walnut panclled cases, which will not
CRACK or WARP, and forms, in addition
t Il splendid instrument OF music, a beau
tiful piece of furniture.
This organ needs only to be seen to be
appreciated, and is sold at extremely low
figures for cash. Secondhand instruments
taken in exchange.
Agents wanted, male or female, in every
county in the United States aud Canada.
A liberal discount made to teachers minis
tiers, churches, schools, lodges etc, where
we have no agents. Illustrated catalogue
and prce-list free, Correspondence solicit
ed. Agents discount given where | have
no agents. Best otfer ever given now
ready. Address,
DANIEL F. BEATTY,
Washington, New Jersey, U S A
Deco
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE JOURNAL.

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE JOURNAL,
Since writing above we have the
dispatch below, dated Homecoming,
March l6, 8! p m.
Large meeting here this afternoon. \
Boag, chairman. The Maryland and
Georges Creek Coal Company men voted
separately and carried the proposal to 90 to
work at so cents, when "bulldozers" from
Pekin succeeded in breaking up the meet
ing. The two companies above named will
go to work tomorrow or Monday at so
cents
This break in the line probably
settles the rate at so cents.
LATER.
The American and New Central miners
took no part in the meeting II account of
"bulldozers." The Maryland company
IN en- will hold another meeting at II this
evening.
Which, fter all, leaves the matter
with shade of uncertainty hanging
over it.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17
"PyTH1AN Recommendations

By Thos. Cook Hughey, Esq.-A large
number of Knights of Pythias, mem
bers Of Frostbnrg City Lodge, No. 88,
together with fine audience of ladies
and gentlemen, assembled in Odd
Fellows Opera House Wednesday
evening, to hear District Deputy
Grand Chancellor Thos. Cook Hughey,
of Cumberland Lodge, No. 60, upon
the now prolific theme of "Pythian
I Knighthood." The speaker was in
his happ;est mood; the fine subject
and an attentive, enthusiastic audi
ence, inspired his utterances with a
fervor and eloquence which probably
urprised himself.
The address was prefaced with
brief recital Of the thrilling story of
Damon and Pythias, by Past Chancel-
lor DAWSON Armstrong, of Frostburg
City Lodge, No. SO. This was grace
fully terminated by neat introduce
ton of the orator Of the evening.
Mr. Hughey began with the pow
er of association" illustrating its
potency with numerous and eloquent
citations from the book OF nature.
The elements of the terrestrial and
celestial were explored; lands and
seas, worlds and systems, were alike
surveyed, but nowhere in inhnity
where life exists or power is exerted,
could either be found alone. Isolat-
ed force and vitality are, in fact,
physically impossible.
The story Of Damon and Pythjas
suggested thought to the founder
of the Order The secret work was
written by HIM just as it appears to-
day in the magnificent ritual which
inculcates ard emphasizes the beauti
ful and trenchant lessons drawn from
that Incompatible narration of q
friendship which risked the head
mans axe. The realms Of art, liter
allure, mechanics, physics, ethics, were
brought to contribute their rich dona
tons to the power Of Thought, each
Of which, as cited by the lecturer, sup.
gested The climax Of psychologist idea
the eternity Of thought. Certainly
the founder of the Order of knights
Of Pythias had "builded better than
he knew his monument to the cause
Of Friendship and Benevolence was
already q wonder in this land Sta
tistics We're given demonstrating
numerical and financial growth un-
surpassed in the long annals of benev-
client orders Here the speaker devi-
ated from his line of thought to pay
a glittering tribute to woman. He
hoped to see the day right early when
the glowing portals # our castle halls
are thrown wide open to the women
of the world. No stage of benevo-
lent action is complete without her,
and no Friendship has in it the genius
of perfection which excludes the en-
bellishments OF her character and the
magic Of her influence.
The address concluded with stir
rirg appeal to the members of the
Order to maintain the immaculate
prestige they had won-to build on
and on, that the future may outstrip
the unexampled past-that the high
est types of T. c. and B. may be fulfill
ed in the bright destiny which beck
ons them to the harvest of good deeds.
Frequent and hearty applause follow
ed the many pretty points made, and
at the conclusion of the address tone
Of complete satisfaction prevailed
throughout the large audience, andMr.
Hughey was personally the recipient
Of man, enthusiastic compliments.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17

If the functions of the LIVER are in any
way disordered, the whole body, and not
only the body, but the mind, sympathizes
with the distur bed organ. Bilious com
mon than any other disease and to re-
move the bile, as well as regulate the Liver
YOU only have TO take Simmons Liver
Regulator, which will impart new life and
v;ror to the whole system.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17
DIRECTIONS GJg grsfas
REIn'S IRi>H BLEACrIING SOAP
Warranted not II TJars t. Fines. Fabric,
md h0S q teag3gncy 10 g. n Hands.

gut one-half pound o. ap into apall
= shavings, Hi,l dissol y Eve gallons
of hot water, and ,hcn pu ia rs many pie
ces Of clothes as the solutpti will cover, let
them soak OF 10 lniuut (; then q little
hand rubbing will make ...cm us clean rs
hours OF hard macnIuC r.pong would do
with ordinary SOAP
When clothes are not much soiled, no
rubbing is required.
Wiring them out of the solution, then
treat them the same as though they had
been washed in the ordinary. way
Wien one LOT Of clothes il removed from
the solution, replace with aHotl;rr.
Us This Soap is Warrantc;. perfectly free
from anything injurious, and 4 careful ana
lysis has proved that its Ingredients cannot
miurc the finest fabrics Ii is also an cx-
cellent Shaving Soap. For cleaning Paint,
use a sponge or cloth saturated with the
solution; 1t will leave the paint bright and
uniniured; the repeated use OF it on painted
wood tends to make its glossy.
For removing Paint, Grease Spots, &c,
from Clothing, dip one end of the Soap in
hot water and rub on the soilcl spots; then
with linen towel and warm water, wash
tine Soap OH; i: the spots are OF long stand
ing repeat the operation.
This Soap being very dry and pure does
not dissolve easily hHtmust he Thoroughly
Boiled in ter 20 maize it dissolve
Mouselin de LANES, Cashmcrcs, Woolens,
Flaunrls. &c, are rendered soft and
smooth, bUt siogld n0t,ha boiled
Al fast cO,ors are made bright and clear
with this soap. Dl4sss can be washed
wi'hou. ripping.
p. $50 get the full benefit of this
soap, it should always he dissolved in boil
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17
New Advertisements.
NOTICE J

rs hereby given to the qualified voters of
l Frosthurg, that an election will be held
in Mr. J. }. keller's store-room on
MONDAY, APRIL %, 1877,
for the purpose of electng one person to
serve as Mayor. and SIR persons to serve
as COunciiMen for the ensuing year,
commencing May list, 1877. BY order of
MAYOR AND COUNCIL.
]. s. METzaER, Clerk Mar 11-3t
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17
LAW and REAL ESTATEOFFIIE

I n connection with the practice of Law
L the undersigned will give special atten
ton to the
Purchase and Sale of Real Estate,
And shall endeavor to make j! the interest Of
persons wishing to purchase, lease, or rent
property, TO first apply at this otiice. Prop
crty entrusted to him for sale or other dis
position will be advertised at his own eX-
pcnse. He has at present for sale, or rent,
several d,s.i;tDe houses, seI cral good husi-
ness stands, ard rooms suitable for offices
JNO. s. GROVE,
Sept Attorney at Law.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17

All persons indebted to the late firm of
Michael & Griffith b. account, note or
otherwise, are hereby warned not to settle
with Or pay to the said Charles Michael
any money in liquidation thereof without
my consent. Mar l0-3t A. GRIFFITH.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17
MONDAY, APRIL %, 1877,

For the purpose Of hearing appeals upon
personal property and making transfers
upon the books containing the new general
assessment, authorized by the General AS
semb.y of Maryland, at January session,
1876. All per ons desiring their assess
ments corrected, are notified to appear in
person at the ensuing session, as no altera-
tions will be made in said books after the
adjournment Of the regular appeal term.
d. ARMSTRONG,
March 10-4t Clerk.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17
LOOK OUT FOR THE
Boot, Ssaoe and REiaG Emporium

I n Bank building, opposite St. Mich1els
4 Church, Main ST Frosthurg, Md.
All who want anything in the line of
Shoes. of the best and finest qjalily :;
Shoes Of the best and heaviest make SHOES
for poor or rich, young on Old; Shoes Tor 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, NALlSES,
&C.,-all at fair prices, should 50 to
WILLIAM THOMAS.
g8 Boots and Shoes made to order Re-
pairing neatly and promptly done, Leather
and Shoe Findings on hand Apl ID
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17
New Business Locals.

OPINION OF A BALTIMoREAN.-I have
used DR. Bulls Cough Syrup for some time
III my family, and found it the best emedy
for Colds, Coughs, &c, ever tried. -Lou-
is e u1',tg, 26 Caroline Street.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17

MANY of our neighhors speak very high
lyo- DR.: Morris Syrup of Tar for Group
Containing no opium, it is safe to admins
ter and we have never known it to fail.
Sod by Mcneil & McCulloh
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17

IN1773 Cumberland was known by the
name of Chsrottesburg - Hcganlon,
In those honest days they never
conceived the fraud of "Charlottesburg
did they?
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17

MARCH is a grumbling. growing boy,
With nothing special TO do;
Now in passion, now in the sulks,
But somehow honest and true
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17

THE sale of the late VIM. Humber
sons house and lot took place last Sat
urday. Price $80l-bought by
Thomas Henderson, ESQ.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17

WERE we to print the letters from per
sons who haN heen relieved of Asthma by
the use of DIR. Morris Syrup of Tar, it
would astonish our readers, but the propri-
etors prefer to let the remedy spec; X for II :
self Sold by Mcneil Il McCulloh.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17

ELEcTIoN.-On Monday evening
last Mr.. Thomas Hill was elected Sec,
rotary of the Frostburg Building AS
ISOLATION, nee 4. f. Sanner, resigned.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17

PREAcHING.-Rev. Z. B. Raffen5-
perger, of Cumberland, will preach al
tho Presbyterian Church on Broad
way, on next Sunday morning at 10!
o'clock, and in the eveningat 7 0 clock
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17

How we shucldcr when we think of the
uauscous worm medicines we used to take
and the doses OF physic which followed.
Since the Introduction of Prof. Parkcr's
Pleasant Worm Syrup the children are
spared that torment Sold by Mcneil q
McCullnh
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-03-17

CUMBERLAND has been selected for
the session of the Baltimore Annual
Conference, NJ. E. Church, next year.