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Frostburg mining journal., 1880-07-10
"COMPANY STORES" AND THE
"CURRENT MONEY AOT."

Mr.. Editor In one of my early
papers I think I spoke of the right OF
the State to charter corporations, &C.,
but I did not mean to say that this
right "a part of the States own) was
entirely surrendered. For example,
each State possesses exclusive control
of and regulation OF its own polity
and the laws of business between its
citizens. Each of the latter is unit,
constituent part of the State. The
inherent rights of one is the in
herant rights of all other citizens.
The right Of trial by jury in time
of peace can never be denied by
the State, but it may be surrendered
by the citizen. In this respect the
citizen has more power than the State.
Hence all laws passed are merely
agreements, under certain mutually
imposed and accepted constitutional
restrictions, between each other.
These agreements ramify and pervade
all business transactions. They ap-
pear in every note, deed, mortgage,
receipt, ETC., and the conditions under
which all such instruments are given
and received must be more or less
uniform, which shows that the State
never gives up its surveillance and
regulation of these matters.
As before stated, the citizen is an
integral atom of the State-one of the
units who create and breathe the
breath of life into corporations.
Hence, he is higher than the corpora
ton he, in effect, has made, and, first
and last, is the master-except over
those rights he sees fit to give up,
which are in general explicit and ap-
plicable only to the beneficiary.
1t was meyer intended, therefore,
that the people would rsllnquish my
franchise whose operation would re-
bound in oppression upon themselves.
In the matter of company stores"
this was especially the case in the
general law of 1868. But that law
has been evaded and while there are
really no company stores" there are
agents and tenants stores in direct
conflict with the spirit of the law.
Here I find that an express prohibi-
ton has been disregarded by sub.
terfuge. The law says companies
shall not be interested in stores.
Why? Clearly because the right to
merchandise was withheld on grounds
of public policy and against monopo-
ly. But, negatively, agents and 9th
er proxies may merchandise. Then
what becomes of the States high re-
gard for public policy? Defeated,
thwarted, by its own creatures and
against the business interests Of its
own citizens. The disposition of the
State shows that it meant to do the
proper thing, but it left open fatal
loop-hole through which the sharp
ers have entered, captured the cita-
del, and held an iron hand upon mas
ses of the people. So long have they
enjoyed their illegal emoluments that
custom has become law, and invulner-
able to legislation ; SO firmly entrench-
ed in the negative that positive af-
6rmation of the original and existing
intent is deemed a hardship big
enough to take into court. If they
succeed. IL will be one of those very
Frostburg mining journal., 1880-07-10
DIRECTORY
COUNTY.
The Courts.
CIRCUIT COURT.

Tha regular terms of the Circuit Court
for Allegany county commences: 1st Mon
day in January; I'd Monday in April; 1st
Thursday in July, (non jury and I'd Mon
day in October.
The 6 regular equity or chancery terms
commence; 1st Monday in January; Sd
Monday in February; I'd Monday in April;
I'd Monday in June; I'd Monday in Aug
ust; I'd Monday in October.
OFFICERS
Chief Judge-Hon R 81 Alvey.
Associates-Hons VIM Motter, Geo A
Pearre.
Clerk-Theo Luman.
States Attorney-D w Sloan.
Shertf-Henry Hanekamp.
Auditor-R w McMichael.
COMMISSIONS s--John B Fay, g 7 Porter
and ]. A. McHenry.
Frostburg mining journal., 1880-07-10
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
Medical.

J. RuH1, N. D, FRosTBuRa, MD,
HAS confined his practice entirely to
IL the treatment Of Consumption
and Asthma, and will positively attend
to no other cases.
Office hours daily from 9 to ii o'clock
a. IN. Sundays excepted.
No books kept and cash required Tor
treatment and medicines. Nov 10
Frostburg mining journal., 1880-07-10
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The regular sessions of the County
Commissioners commence on the 1st Mon
day in January, April, June, July and
October.
Oommissioners-A Z Hitchins, president;
N A Frost, A ] Clark, H Hergot and M
Rouzer.
Clerk-L Il Dewitt.
County 1reasurer-D Amman.
County Surceyor-John Schaidt.
1st Collection District, Joseph B Stottle-
myer; I'd Collection District, B Humbird;
Sd Collection District John B McCulloh;
4th Collection District, Patrick Mullen.
Frostburg mining journal., 1880-07-10
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.

DrG B Fundenberg president, Cumberland
DR. 9 III Getzendanner, Frostburg..
L Il Dickinson, Cumberland.
] wv 5 Cochrane, secretary, Cumberland.
Frostburg mining journal., 1880-07-10
ORPHANS COURT.

The Orphans Court OF Allegany county
holds its session ON Tuesday and Friday
OF each week.
OFFICERS.
Chef Judge-John Coulehan.
Associates-Jas. D. Armstrong, Robert
Bruce.
Register Of WiEls-John Rhind.
Frostburg mining journal., 1880-07-10
NOTICE.

VNTOULD like to trade TOWN LOT,
w we'll located and fenced, for Frost
burg GAS STOCK. Inquire at
tDec14 JOURNAL OFFICE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08
JUST IN TINE.

Dinner was over at last, and Mr.. Wal
ter Currie, English commissioner at the
up-country station Of Hutta- Bagh, in
Northern India. had gone out upon the
veranda with his wife and his two guests
the colonel and major Of the --th light
infantry-to enjoy the cool of the eve
ming.
On three sides the house was sur
rounded by its compound, large inclos-
ed space, serving the purpose Of court
yard; but the fourth was only separated
by small patch of garden from the pub
lie road, along which number of native
women were passing with their little
pitchers on their heads.
The sight of them naturally turned the
conversation upon favorite subject with
all glo-Indians, viz, the character OF
the natives, and the best method OF deal
ms with them.
There's only one way" said the col
onel, emphatically. "Tell 'em what
they're to do, make 'em do it, and thrash
'em if they don't That's my way"
"Well. l venture to differ with you
there, COLONEL" said Mr.. Currie, quietly.
I've had to do some thrashing once OF
twice, own, but most Of my native ser.
wants seem to get along very well without
it, and they serve me excellently. as
sure you" 90
al wish you had been in my place,
then,' retorted the colonel; "you'd have
changed your opinion, Warrant Why,
the year before last, when I had charge d
two battalions of the rascals down al
Sutteepoor, because there wasn't another
queens officer within reach--just like my
confoupded luck! There was no getting
|~ssthing done unless l did it mysslf.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

hsd sDmething 10 sayi o. hn.
6sodiassoa. shs osker1 day. sAe'ss the
"grsvitation" Of her grandsqn at Harvard.
Meeting hu. aysstsrday, We asiarally
inquired a to bis success. Looking over
hss sPeotaclea in . .anner that somehow
reminded us Of the rising Of the sun
from stubble. field horizon, $50 homsly
the fsce and 50 radiant the light Ia her
eyes--she exclaimed With all the energy
Of . young gih, ''0h! yes, John is a
bacheldsri Of hearts now, be tellsine;
but the wsy the gals smiled On him when
he stood up there ~ proad ~ lscifer
match and resd of his ovation! = 1ssess
'twont be long before he'll be abspsdic.
tus. He's awful proud, John b, because
he was graytatsd summer cSue laada-
num- I've heefed'afbfe that themiIcol-
lege chaps drunk lapdanum:: bat ] dAa't
zee snything in Il to bng abost.p And
the old LADY laPsed into : brown study.
probably on the difference between folks
now and when she was girl. 10.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

sTHx DocroR ToLD ME- TO take . blue
pill, bat i didn't, for hsd already been
poisoned twice BY mercury. The drugytst
told me TO Try Kidney Wort and ] did. y
was Just the thing for my bifiousDess and
constipation, and now ! am as wen as ever. :"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

DIR. C. w. Benson's Celery and Chsaas-
mile Pills Arc prepared expressly % cufe
sick headache, nervous headache, d0psp-
tic headache, neuralgia and nervousness.
and will cure any case. Price, - cent?
postage free. Parsons, Bangs l. Co.. Fort
land, General Agents. .GoilR'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

A FREE AcxxowLrD0rAfNf.-I hereby
certify that I habitually use DR.. keaAeays
"FsSorite Remedy IN my family . A
those caseS in which domestic Ded9clne
"a needed, and that It has never yet h4ed'
to accomplish the purpose desired. We
look aocn n q "a anehor 70 wfndWsrd
that a sure 10 hold In every iuDe4o0e Dea-
TONED in tAe doctor's bin Of partteslntssu
I make this acknowledgment ftesly, IN
hope 81 doing good 70 others, ieehpg that
4 ft0dfcfne that Ii near ct hand and to be
implicitly trusted, is worth lnOfS tAsn k
coat. 6 REV. g.. OsoEsRzHs o 9a
Formerly Associate Editor w
RQudQVt gsemaR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

Jobbins says that he can get into q CIR.
Gus for fifty cents. but It takes five hsAdrsd
pounds to gesfinto his front door some
nights when his wife's gone to sleep snd
he's lost his nightrkey. 'uoHI}5' =
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

HE TOLD THE TRUTH was troubled
with liver complaint for years and suffered
terribly. Lake the druggist advised me to
take Sulphur Bitters. took three bottles
and now am well man.-lAanufdeturer,
Waterbury. TO ''-.-'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

SAVED HER LlFR-Messrs. r. w. Hub
bard q Co. |: Ny wife was . great .snsseer
from sick headache, dizziness, and comfa,
patton, for q long time. She tried many
remedies, but found nothing that Wead
give her relief until she tried the Penpfe's
Favorite Teaic Bitsers. She was restored
to health by their use am coDfidcnt they
saved her life.--DEI +. See advt. ~ lo
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

FROM THE HUB.-There is perhaps no
tonic offered 70 the people that possesses
% much real intrinsic value . the Hop
Bitters. lust at this season OF the year,
when the stomach needs an appetizer or
the blood needs purifying, the cheapest
and best remedy Is Hop Bitters. An ounce
Of prevention Is worth q pound or cure,
don't wait until you are prostraeed oy
disease that may take months FOR you 20
recover fn.-Bosf0n Globe. 20
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

AK IMPoRIANT LkrrxR---I have nned
your famous compound, knoun a Wyo-
noks, or Nerve Food, and asd u most
vslusble vitalizing nerve tonic and sedc.
tive, and cheerfnlly recommend 1t TO al
who suffer with nervous dlseAses, - being
the most valuable nerve restorative oasred
to the public. Yours truly, 1Ojr,-
-.Tl'I. H. T. HKLxBotb.
Philsdelphis, Pa, Dec. Z, 1873 l.i'c9~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

An impertinent fop made sport Of Z arm
er's nose, mouth ndchin; but the old man
silenced him by saying: "Your nose an
chin ali had 10 be made so that there'd be
enough left for your cheek ~ l''.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08
For the OXFORD DKnocaAr.
LETTERS.
BY WILLIAM BRUNToN'

It's pleasure sweet 20 hear from home.
Prom home and hearts we love 30 dear;
The words, "My dear" my own" "My love,
And "Yours sfYeetionateiy true"
Are treasures wheresoe'er We rove,
And household memories renew.
And thus delight thrills all my frame.
As brings the post such greetings kind,
Al can Gee some we'll loved name.
And through the name. the heart and mind.
o, blessings on the gin OF pen.
That thus restores our friends again
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

..u If boards denote high degree. Of civil
izatlon, % has been asserted, what mag
axine of culture bIlly-goat must have.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

THE voLrAIc BELT Co., MARsHALL,
Mich, will send their celebrated Electro
voltaic Belts to the afiicted upon 30 days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean Whist they say. Write to them with
out delay. ..yf ....T
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

Moore's Rurai LIE says: "Never snoks
in . room where your canary Is kept No.
don't do II, ladies. The woman who would
smoke In the presence Of canary 10 un-
worthy the name OF Briton. 80 8Dl..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

A boy must decide upon his profession
before he leaves college, whether ID TO
be law, medicine, divinity or base bal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

When invited to the theatre BY gentle
man friend, leap year gives lady the priv
ilege Of carrying along the cloves he nnds
necessary to chew between the acts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

Throat affections and bronchial diseases
are relieved Immediately by the use or
Dotens Elixir. g8o1 yiio d1-lA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

McFlannery heard gentleman say OF
another that he had too benign counte-
nance, and remarked "a z be 3 counte.
nance! Phwat face TO be sure"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

THIS iNCoMPARABLE NUTRIENT il richer
l. ip bone and ma,cle producing materials thar
All o,hcr form. Of malt or medicine. while free
from the objections ursel against malt liquors.
For dicaeul digestion. SICK Headache, Con.nmp'
lion mac iaiiou Mental an d dPhysicslshhausiion.
Nervousness, Want Of Sleep, Cle'rauSe Weak
aesses OF F,msles, Exhaustion OF Nursing NJ tn
ere. OF the A ged and OF DE elicAie Children MALT
BIrTERs are the purest, bes, and most eeononi
cal medieine ever compounded sold everywhere
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

He told me that he was now regularly
engaged as writer for one Of the leading
dsilies. His honest old mother said,
"wnting wrappers at three dollars q
week Tat.t- -u- 81. A t-j>-. y
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

Henry q Johnsons Arnted dsd on Lipi-
m<af is an external remedy for man and
beast. W IL -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

-eInyssigatOry wants to know what
i good for cabbage worms. Bless your
soul, man. cabbaess, Of course. gAisaod
plump cabbage will last several worms
.rl4at. li 1I' IA t,|
week. = Ilfgt5a aGi lo grI-o 80
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08
LYDIA Z. PINKHlM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

l. prepared NJ 81 anil 2ij Western Avenue.
Ivan, Mas Price si.Oo. Xix boltles for $Soo
Sent by nail in the form ~ fls, also In the torm
Of Loxenges, on receipt Of prce. el %. per box
for eith-I-
Mrs. PINKHAM freely answers al letters OF
inquiry. send for pamphlet. Mention this paper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

The proprietor Of the greatest show on
earth, owns nearly two hundred horses.
How can he Barn'um eli?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

what poets mean by a"long farewell"
is the sort Of farewell Ole Bull bids 70 the
American public. 1t takes him thirty years
TO bid t. and then he returns to hddle one
night more by general request. ISL. snigci
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

by JOve sn! neu 70 DC eVWythinB y
once-my own quartermaster, my owl
seUeant- major, my own caterer, and
"And your own trumpter, Col. Annes.
ley" asked Mrs. Currie, with an arcl
smile. s-
The colonel's broad face Redeemed ON
inously. and an explosion seemed immi'
nent when q sudden clsnor Of angry vol.
ccs from the road below drew them all to
the front Of the veranda.
The cause Of the disturbance Was visi.
bic at glance. Two half.drunkea Eng.
lish soldiers, swaggering along the road,
had come into violent contact with na-
tive boy who was running past; and one
Of them enraged at the collision, had
felled the poor lad to the ground, and
unclasping his own belt with the evident
intention Of beating him numerically.
"Serve the young whelp right" shout
ed the colonel robbing his hands: "that's
just what they all want"
The other officer, Maj. Armstrong
popularity called Maj. Strongam--was
huge, brawny. silent man, whose forte
lay in acting rather than in talking.
During the whole discussion he had
sat like great bronze statue, never ut
tering word; but at sight of this man
ill-using this child, he woke up rather
startlingly.
To leap to the ground twelve feet be-
low, to dart across the garden, to vault
over the high stockade beyond, was the
work Of moment for the athletic major;
and in another instant he had raised the
fallen boy tenderly from the ground.
while saying to the foremost soldier. in
the low, compressed tone Of man who
means what he says:
"Be off with youw
And who the deuce arc you, shown
yer nose in where you amt wanted:
roared the infuriated ruffan, to whose
eyes the majors plain evening dress bore
no token of his being an officer; list
you"
The sentence was never finished.
At the sound Of that insolent defiance,
Armstrong; sorely-tried patience gave
way altogether. and the powerful right
hand which had hewed its way through
a whole squadron Of Sikh cavalry, fell
like sledge- hammer upon his opponents
face, dashing him to the ground as If he
had been blown from the mouth Of a
gun.
well done. Maj. Armstrong, shout
ed Mr.. Currie from above. "iou de-
serve your name, and no mistake
At that formidable name, the soldier
took to his heels at once; and Armstrong,
without even looking at his PROSTATE an
tagonist, proceeded to examine the hurts
Of the boy.
The latter was sorely bruised in many
places, and the blood was trickling freely
over his swarthy face; but the little hero
still did his best to stand erect. and to
keep down every sign Of pain which he
was enduring.
"You'r re a brave lad, and you'll make
q soldier some day." said the major to
him in Hindoostance. "Come with me,
and I'll see that no one molests you
again"
The lad seized the huge brown hand
which had defended him 80 bravely, and
kissed it with the deepest reverence; and
the two walked away together.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08

Cleansing, purifying, strengthening and
pourishlng beyond all others are Malt Bit
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08
SAXON GRIT.

Poem by Robert Collyer. read at the dinner
ln New York on forefathers' Day, In response
TO the toast, saxon Grit-which In New hnx-
land has made race OF men to be honorcd.
feared and respected"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-08


Six months have come and gone, and
Mr.. Currie's hospitable house presents a
very different spectacle. The pretty gar
den is trampled into dust and mire. and
the bodies Of men and horses are lying
thick among the half destroyed stockade.
All the windows of the house are block
ed up, and through the loopholed walls
peer the muzzles Of ready rifles, showing
how steady the beseiged garrison stands
at bay against the countless enemies,
whose dark, fierce faces and glittering
weapons are visible amid the half-ruined
building, and matted thickets all around.
The Sepoy mutiny Of 1857 is blazing
sky-high over Northern India, and Col.
Anneslsy is blockaded in Huttee-Bash,
with certainty of hideous death fol
himself and every man Of the few who
are still true to him, unless help come
speedily.
Day was just breaking, when two men
held whispered counsel in one of the up
rooms.
"No fear of the water running short,
said Maj. Armstrong; "but, even upon
half-rations, the food will be out in foul
days more" 49,
"And then wen just go right at them
and cut our way through or die for it"
grovled the old colonel, with . grin
smile on his iron face, for With Ill hi
harshness and injustice, Colonsl Annesssy
was ''grit'' to the backbone. 1--WE
mustn't say anything to them about it
though" added be, with a sida glance q
Mr.. Currie, who, standing in the fazths'
corner, was anxiously Watching the thin
worn face of his sleeping wife.
At that moment q loud cheer from
below startled them both, and the neg
moment Ismal (ths ..major's boy" =
every one now called hna bsrss int II
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-05-13
TIMELY CAUTION.

Genuine Hop Bitters are put up in
square paneled, amber colored bottles,
with white label on one side printed in
black letters, and green hop cluster, and
on the other side yellow paper with red
letters; revenue stamp over the cork
This is the only form in which genuine
Hop Bitters are put up, and the sole
right to make, sell and use them is grant
ed TO the Hop Bitters Mfg Co., of
Rochester, n. Y, and Toronto, Ont, by
patents, copyright and trade mark. al
others put up in any other way or by any
one else, claiming to be like it or pre-
tending to contain hops, by whatever
names they may be called, are bogus aud
unfit for use, and only put up to sell and
cheat the people on the credit and popu-
larity Of Hop Bitters.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-05-13

At time when the community is fool
cd with so many unworthy devices and
corrections. it is refreshing to find one
that is beneficial and pure. SO conscious
are the proprietors of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, of the worth
of their remedy, that they offer all who
desire a trial bottle free of charge. This
certainly would be disastrous to them
did not the remedy possess the remark
able curative qualities claimed. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption will
positively cure asthma, bronchitis, stub
born coughs, colds, phthisic, quinsy,
hoarseness, Group, or any affection of the
throat and lungs. As you value your ex-
istence give this wonderful remedy a trial
by calling on T. c. BGersta.te, and OBJ
tanning trial bottle free Of cost, or "a
regular size bottle for 81.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-05-13

The PRlSoEss LOUISE AND CANADIAN
SoCIETY.-The Ottawa CORES pondent of
the New York Porld says: Society
here has been cOnvulsed by another pain
full accident. Not long ago the Marquis
took occasion to deny publicly rumor
that the Princess was tired of her Cana
dian exile and signing to see the dawn of
the day that will release her from it. This
denial put matters right, but now they
are all wrong again. 1t appears that a
prominent member of the vice regal
household wrote a letter to friend in
England last week, in which he painted
Ottawa society and Canadian life in any
thing but fattering colors, and gave a
graphic account of the misery the Prin-
cess endures in her contact with the
guests OF Rideau Hall. The letter was
dispatched in the wrong envelope and
fell into the hands of an Ottawa lady of
fashion, who was hayed alive in it, and
she inher haste circulated it among her
acquaintances. Hence the explosion. 1t
IS reasonable to suppose that her Royal
Highness is not thoroughly at home in
Canadian society, for it is new and dem
ocratie and quite unlike the cultured
plant that grows in England"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-05-13

A CITIZEN of WATERFOWL, \. Y. receiv-
ed through the post-office of that place
recently, letter mailed thence to him
at Alexandria, Va, in 1862. It bore the
Washington postmark of IS years ago,
but penny stamp had been placed over
the 3 cent stamp, and the word City
written on the envelope, Alexandria
scratched out. The presumption is that
some Natertown soldier was intrusted
at Washington with the delivery of the
letter, and forgot to do so, and while
looking over his old papers, discovered
it and dropped it iuto the Watertown
postofice.