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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-21

APPLES AND PEARS NOT FRuIT.-It will sur
prise some 10 be told that neither a pear nor an
apple is fruit; nevertheless, such is the actual
fact. The true fruit OF a pear or OF an apple is
the parchment-like core. The fieshy portion
outside, which most persons would consider th,
frult. is really the flower stalk swollen out OF
all know CLrOnl,l,5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-21

GEN. GRANT visited the high school in Albany
yesterday. and made a speech. In the AFTER
noon he was received by the Grant club and In
the evening dIned with Mrs Grant aud friends
at the residence OF Erastus Corning To-day
he Will visit Troy, and tomorrow leave for New
Nnrl- --''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-21
FORTI.SIITH CONGRESS.
FRIDAY. January q.

SENATE.-Mr. Cameron (Pa) presented varl.
Gus petitions and among others one from citi-
zens Of West Chester, Pa, for action to prevent
the encroachment OF white settlers upon the
Indian territory, etc., and to protect the indians
In the enjoyment Of their rights
Mr.. Logan, from the committee on military
anairs, reported, with two amendments, the
senate bill to place Gen. Grant on the retired
!lst. He thought there could be no objection
to the bill, and asked its immediate considera-
tiOn.
MIR. Edmuds objected, but upon being apprsed
OF the character of the bill said the bill was one
OF such special and peculiar interest that he
withdrew his objection with pleasure.
MI Logan said the amendments OF the COM
mlttee consisted in the addition OF a provision
that the General may be required to do active
service, and another that would prevent his in
terfering with any officer OF similar rank.
MI. randolph, the chairman OF the commit
Tee from which the bill had been reported said
there was not full meeting when the bill was
acted upon In committee this morning. and the
report had been made only by majority OF those
present; t, He ssked that the bill and amend
mentS be laid over and printed.
Mr. Logan said the measure presented only
one question, that of admitting General Grant
to the retired list, ahd this was one upon which
Senators did not need much time for refiection
as to how they would vote.
Mr.. Herman called for the printing OF the
Dill, as there were amendments to it.
over. the subject was disposed OF with a state
ment by Mr. Logan that he would cali up the
OIL at the next meeting of the Senate.
On motion OF Mr. Eaton, the memorial OF
Davis Hatch, which was tabled last session,
tions.
Mr.. Logan, from the committee on military
affairs, reported favorably the Senate bill to
authorize the Secretary OF War to grant the use
OF certain land at Fortress Monroe, Virginia,
for the erection OF hotel
MT. Rollins bill to determine whether the
New Hampshire legislature Of 1850 or the one
OF 1852 shall elect the next Senator, occupied
The remainder OF the morning hour.
MI. EdmundS offered an amendment giving
definite construction to the language OF the
statute governing the subject, and making the
DILL applicable to all the states
After debate, the bill was laid aside without
action.
The naval appropriation bill was received
Tom the House and referred to the committee
on appropriations.
HOUSE.-Mr. Calkins called up the contested
election case Of Boynton agt Loring. but the
question OF consideration was raised against it
IN favor OF private business.
The House determined to lay aside private
business and TO consider the election case-the
contestant. Boynton. taking the floor In his
own behalf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-21

AGAINST TELEGRAPH CoNsoLIDATIos 81
Louis Cotton Exchange had a meeting yester-
day, and, after discussing the proposed consol-
laatlon OF telegraph companies, agreed TO
appoint committee OF three to confer with the
New YORK cotton Exchange, with view 10
having telegraph service performed by a COM
pany so organized as To prevent IT'S being
absorbed 10y any other organization A resolu'
lion fayoring government. control OF the tele-
graph lines was defeatet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-21

CHnDRENs SHORT SKIRTs.-Susan Wright,
teacher In Ward School so, In 10Th street, near
Third avenue, wrote to the board OF health yes
terday protesting against the cruelty OF even
well-tod do parents who dress children OF tender
age for the school and street with dresses so
short that their legs are indifferently protected
'Ir they belong TO the poor classes" sue added,
'they are dressed with cruel ScantineaS, the re-
suit being that they contract rheumatism. pneu-
monia and consumption. IN. y. World, 2lst.
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Telegrams to The Star
PENNSHLVANIA SENATORSHlP.
The Fifth Rallnl.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. 2l-The nth ballot for
I. s. Senator was taken to-day without effect
ing an election, as follows oliver SO. Wallace
81, Grow 50, McVeagh q Agnew l, Baird !.
SDowden l, Hewitt /. There were a number of
pairs, and only 23+ members were present
The convention adjourned until tomorrow al
ten O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-21

Tm HEAVY RAIN here last night was severe
sleet storm north OF Philadelphia, and the re-
suit was broken telegraph wires, which accounts
STAR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-21

THE FOLLOWING internal revenue appoint
ments nave been made: Storekeepers-John
McGinness. 5th district OF Illinois; G. P. Roys-
toi, 4tn uiaulct or Calltornia. aud w. II. u.
ITOsler, 24th dist rlCt Of New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-21

DENSE FOG AND RAILROAD ACCIDENTs.-The
dense fog which prevailed In the lake region
Wednesday night caused numerous accidents.
almost invisible across the streets. The NIL.
waukee express train from Chicago at 9:25 pm.
ran into the Ltbertyville express, and telescop-
ing the palace Car OF the latter, Mira A. B.
Cook. OF Chicago. was severely scalded and
three others were slightly injured. similar
accident occurred on the lake Shore road the
rear car OF an accommodation train being run
into by q freight train. VIM. Grav1Ut, road
carpenter, and Mrs. Gen. PASCAL were injured.
TWO hours Later the Pacific express on the same
road collided with freight train at Otis, flfty
miles east OF Chicago, smashing several freight
cars and damaging the express engine. VIM.
Piper, sw1tchman on the Lake Shore road
was run over and killed by train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-21
Sitting Bull Escapes.

The following has been received at military
headquarters In Chicago:
ST. PAUL, January 10, lsSl.
To lieutenant General Sheridan:
News just received by way of Fort Buford
from Allison, the scout, is to the effect that the
larger Part OF Sitting Bulls band, consisting of
fifty lodges, is on its way to Buford to surren-
has moved northward, and doubtless by this
time is across the Canadian line. He has been
persuaded to this course by man named
Thompson, deserter from the Canadian police
who lives in Sitting Bulls camp and who has
adopted the Indian habits, even to the extent
OF wearing the breech clout and paint. sug.
gest that representation 1n regard to the con
Duct OF THIS man be made to the British author
tiles. have sent orders to General Ruger to
suspend the march OF the Assin1boine COLUMN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-21

GOVERNMENT RECBIPTs TO-DAY. - Internal
revenue, 1913. 9+3 Il; customs, SOS, ,27s IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-21

(tJNNlNl:HAM, the ell-knowp, reIiabe
- btaM ne AZ ls prepared to DO al kinds of work
"a nls me New SILK HATS made to order and
90 ones remodeled. Remember the No. 74O sth
-. nOI I.oWeet- janl9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-21

THREE Tons OF MEAT that was intended for
bologna sausages have gone to Barren Island.
the inspectors having pronounced IL the worst
they ever saw. Had It not been discovered and
condemned. however appropriate seasoning
would have brought IL up TO the requirements
of people who will eat anything that does not
taSe hAd.-N z Herald 2lSt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-21
THE EVENING STAR.
Washington News and GOSSIP,

MRS. HAYES will hold her third afternoon re-
'eption tomorrow, from 10 O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-21

SECRETARY SHERMAN returned TO the city
last evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-21

WIN. STONE ALERT.
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
'An"e@ No. 4OS 5fh st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-21

WoMAN's RIGHTS IN THE HOUsE,-On the
House calendar there Is resolution reported
from the committee on rules to appoint a
Mr.. Frye intends to call 1t up at the iirst on
portunity for action. If adopted all questions
affecting women suffrage will be referred to
this committee,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-21

Owing to large number of accidents on the
Boston Common arising from the use OF double
runners, or "bob" sleds, for coasting, the board
OF aldermen have prohibited the further use Of
that kind Of sled.
Experiments by Prot. Cohn, OF Breslau, with
the electric light show that letters spots, and
co.0rs are seen at a much greater distance
day or gas light. The sensation Of yellow was
increased sixty fold as compared with daylight,
OF req Six fold, and blue two fold: shO wing Lhat
the electric light would be very useful where
It is necessary to observe signals at great dis
tance.
A Quebec telegram reports that the question
OF marriages with deceased wives sisters was
recently referred to the Pope, and that his de-
daysn by the Canadian pianops,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-21

MR.. E. MOODY BOYNTON, the greenback Mas
sachusetts) contestant for DR.. Loring's seat.
was accorded an hour by the House to-day to
present his side OF the case His claim to the
seat was solely on the ground that the state
laws OF Massachusetts, had disfranchised MANY
citizens who would have voted for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-21

GEN. ORD.-The House without dissent to-day
passed the Senate bill to retire Gen. E. o. C.
ord as major general. 1t was In charge OF
Gen. Joe Johnston, OF Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-21

TIE PENNSYLVANIA SENAT0RSuIP FIGHT
Senator Wallace got back from Harrisburg tc-
day. He says the fight between the republicans
is a determined one and will last some time A
republican Will no doubt be elected Senator,
how ever.
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SPORTING GOODS.

Do LEWIS on
INDIAN CLTBS!!
"They expand the Chests OF Men, Women and
Children-GereiOp and permanently strengthen the
Lun0a-harden all the Muscles and overcome the
debilitatipg effects of Sedentary Habits. Fresh air
and daily exercise tcith Indian Clubs uU Ds-
JepsiG. Debility and nearly 'a the Ills that Flesh
g heir to-" Beautifully shaped polished and
balanced perfectly on Kehoe's model Of Rock Maple.
Price with illustrated Book Of Instruction. any
Sold only st
UMEABA'S Sporting Bazaar,
Cor. 10Th and r SITS, opp. Treasury,
Delivered free everywhere; send orders by postal
card or telephone. dsc27
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-21

WHITE HOUSE CALLERS. - Representatives
Aldrich, Butterworth, Hawley Sherman, Van
Foorhis niscock, Hazelton, WILDER and He'll
man CO lied On the President to-day.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-06

made subject to the result of the an
nual teachers examination, which
takes place at Keyser on the Goth
inst. The examining board is COM
posed Of Messrs. James A. Sharples7 ,
D. G. Arnold and Dixon.
1t is rumored throughout private
circles here that Mr.. James Anderson,
he popular supervisor of trains. of the
third division of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, will shortly resign his
position to take the SUPPLEMENTARY
OF the West Virginia Central and
Pitts burg railroad. Mr., H. Former,
an oil employee of this division of the
B. & O., is reported as the probable
successor of Mr.. Anderson in the SUI
pervisorstip. The reports, however,
need confirmation before having any
too much dependence placed in them
The Rev. Samuel Stouffer, pastor oil
the Lutheran Church, at this place,
together with his family, have been
spen ling short vacation with rela'
tives at Marklesburg, Huntingdon
county, Pa. ECURB.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-06
COR R ESP O N D L N C L
"WILL TIE NEW RAILROAD PA Y?'

FRosTBURG, August 2, 1881.
To the MINING JoGRNAL:
This question has been asked by
parties in this region time and time
again, and has been as frequently
answered by the same parties that at
will not pay
Tie Few railroad is a fixed fact it
is in active operation regardless Of
individual likes or dislikes. All that
the chronic GROWERS can say or do
will not change the present status.
Should any Of the GROWERS, how
ever, be stockholders we would advise
that they communicate with the pres
ident or the treasurer Of the company
at once for the desired information.
If they are not stockholders, it is, in
our opinion, none of their business
whether the road pays or not. We
will derive all the benefits that we
are entitled to from the enterprise by
further and more permanent devel-
opnent of our region, and right then
we should be satisfied. ~
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-06
PERILs OF Coal MININa.-Accord-

PERILs OF Coal MINING.-Accord-
ing to thereport Of the mineinspectors
Of the Pennsylvania anthracite region,
which has just been published by the
State Department, the number OF
persons killed by accidents in the
coal mines of Pennsylvania during
the year 1880 is 2O2, while GIL were
severely injured. Many of the latter
have died of their injuries since the
report was made, and others are
crippled for life. Most Of those who
fall victims to The perils of mining
are stricken down without moments
warning, and their blackened and
mangled forms are carried back from
their work to the homes which they
left few hours before so full of life
and hope.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-06

How OUR SURFACE FALL is Re-
PORTED ELsEwHERE.-The Gambler
land Ne,Ds Of Wednesday records the
following:
Part # Frostburg Si"kiag.-It has been
known for some time past that the lower
or western portion OF Frostburg, located
over the old Frosthurg mine, is gradually
sinking. Yesterday there is said to have
been settlement of about four inches
causing some alarm and sensation. Build
ings on the surface above the cid mine arc
said to hay been so affected that the doors
would not close and some of the city
water mains are said to have teen badly
sprung. When the settlement will end is
not known.
1.-The lower portion" is not the
yves ern portion" but the southern,
and the southern po ton is not 90
Gated over the old Frostbuyg mine,
but over abandoned portions Of both
the old Eckhart slope and the new
mine at New Hope. And as the
tcity water mains do not reach that
section it is probable they are not
BADLY sprung"
The Times of the same day, how
ever, outdoes itself:
A Slight Depression on Railroad.-The
track of the Cumberland and Pennsylva-
mia railroad has sunken distrnce Of 100
feet Just at the west end of the Frostbu 6
tunnel The depression, which is rather
slight, is caused by the falling in of Il c
mine that underlies the track. No danger
need be appIehended in consequence Of
the depression.
"a slight depression l"--of only
$50 feetl' That would put POI,
ton of the town about ON level with
the lower depot and clean out Of sight
of the branch road. 1t gives each
train on the G. & P. leap of 500
fest through space, which is worse
even than running on "stilts." The
whole business sounds quite asextrav-
agsnt as a Houtzdale EcAc Of the
Osceola ReUe,He
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-06
A NOTION SECONDED.
FRosTBURG, August 3, 1881

FRosTBURG, August 3, 1881.
To the MINING JOURNAL:
| noticed card in the Cumberland
NesCS few days ago suggesting the
name Of Theodore Miller for the
House of Delegates, which, in my
opinion, is very good one, 70. sever
al reasons: In the first place, Mr..
Miller is a republican and always has
baen and, secondly, he is without a
doubt qualified for the position, being
a man of good common sense-which
of all is most requisite in order TO i'll
the office Alright he is man who
always has been quiet but effectual
worker for the republican rarty, and
men of that kind deserve to be recog-
nized by tn, party and they should
be encouraged, and as Mr.. Miller is
one ofsuch why I think every repub'
lican should endorse him as the man
for the legislature. His career SO far
as republicanism 10 concerned is on
record. Ny motto is; "Those who
work should be paid"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-06
a REPUBLICAN,
DOWN Z HE CREEK.
WEsTERNPoRr, Aug. A, 1881

WEsTERNPoRr, Aug. A, 1881.
To the MIMIC JOURNAL:
The following teachers have been
elected to the respective positions in
tie Piedmont pullc school by the
Board Of Education: Pripci al, Mr..
B. L. Keener; list assistant, Mr.. S.
Hansforth; % assistant, Miss Carrie
Kildow Sd assistant, Miss Annie
Burnworth 4th assistant, Miss Annie
Fallon; 9th assistant, in charge OF
the adjunct school, Mr. Jonathan
Mullen. All of the above, except the
principal and first assistant, who come
from Morsantown and FaiImount,
respectively, are residents Of the home
community. These appointments are
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-06

THE SHORT LINE SwITCH.-The
Short Line is charged for three-quart-
ers of mile transportation by the
Baltimore road fer the switch to the
canal at the rate of % cents per ton
per mile. An allowance Of / cent
per ton is allowed for the Short Line
cars. The yard engine now draws
the hoppers to the canal. We under
stand new arrangement will be en-
tered into this week by which a
better understanding will be reached.
Cumberland Times.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-06
GENERAL ITEMS.
The President IL still improving.
His recovery is almost certainty.

ANAGRAM.-The following is a
happy trausposltion, and teaches a
valuable lesson
"Pray tell me whereas Christianity?
Transp1se tue letters: rs IN chlrity."
MINING RICHNESS EXAGGERATED.
-Ex-Gov. oglesby, of Illinois, who
has spent several months in Colorado
writes to his friends that the mining
richness Of that country has been
greatly exaggerated, and that many
of the best mines now being worked
are at any time likely to be exhausted.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-06

ANOTHER COMMUNIST. 1t has
become common Of late to insinuate
that PEOPLE who want railroad com
panies merely to behave themselves
are communists" 1t begins to APP.
pear that free speech is on the road
to abolition. But when such men as
William Window, j. S. Black, and
scores of others less prominent, en-.
terrain and proclaim that the railway
monopolists are the truorcvolutionlsts,
a great doubt arises as to the truth OF
the insidious alarms spread by the
latter. However, we wonder what
they will say of Judge McCrary, the
hero of the appended extract from a
prominent exchange:
Po,ser of tie State 0rer Railroads, Judge
McCrary has recently rendered decision
in the eastern district of Arkansas involv-
ing the power of the State over railroad
corporations, in which he not only de-
clares that railroad corporation must
extend the same facilities and charge the
same rates to all for given service, but
maintains that the court has the right to
say what that rate shall be.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-06

very disparaging way. Certain coal
lands, once his, are worth nothing
now, and new railroads to develop
them won pay; they worship free
pass but damn free press, and stand
against everything in the line Of gen
eral progress and prosperity. In fact
they favor only those specialties OF
trade which they suppose most bene-
ft themselves. 1t is pity that a
benignant Providence doesn't see his
way clear to remove them hence. They
will be happier in heaven, and leave
the rest of us better prepared to do
some good prior to meeting them
whare disdain, suspicion aad falsehood
are no more.
IN 1852 a magnificent thoroughfare
was built by Hampshire and Allegany
counties. During the war it was T rae
tically destroyed by the insecurity OF
the Washington Bottom bridge
Thursday the value of he investment
of nearly a generation ago was recov-
cred, and the vast utility OF the en-
terpriae of that Period was made
available to supply needs then un-
dreamed of, by the action of the au-
thorities Of the two counties. Some
work, however, remains to be done by
our public-spirited people, and it is
hoped that when the subscription list
reaches this place it will receive open
handed welcome. The spirit which
promotes INSTRUMENTATION be-
tween States, counties, towns and
neighborhoods, should be encouraged
as giving the largest scope to social
and business interchange and pros
perity. We dare to say this as
against tie narrowness of some who
v ould "cabin, crib and confne" the
expansive, outstretching spirit OF
trade and good living,
The Times speaks of a meeting Of the
County Commissioners to consider
matters relative to the construction
of the proposed new county road to
Pompey Smash.
Inasmuch as this thoroughfare has
become more than ever desirable,
would it not be a concession to the
natural desire of the people to LET
them learn what has become of it
What is there in it to disagree about
Is it not needed improvement?
We had not heard Of it for long
time. But it is recalled incidentally
and we are glad to know it is not
dead.
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ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

"LET Us TALK ABOUT THE Wealth
Err. "-Vennor's predictions for ensu-
ing week are as follows:
To.day-Falr and pleasant.
Sunday, 9TH inst.-Warm and stormy.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
Sultry, with heavy showers; cooler even
ings and nights.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday-W arm,
cloudy and sultry.
WHILE Mr.. Joseph H. Ways, of
Cumberland, was wslkingin the woods
near Eckhart, Tuesday he discovered
hanging from burned out tree a
most singular piece of wood strongly
resembling the profile of the human
lace. The eye on it was plainly out
lined The fire is supposed to have
caused this freak Of nature.
A DESERVED BENEFIT.-The draw
ing of the Transit and Level for the
benefit of Col. Crawford w. Shsarer,
which took place at Homecoming, July
2Sth, resulted in the award Of the
valuable instrument TO John Q.
CLANCY, Esq, Of Borden Shaft. The
sale Of tickets realized over one thous-
and dollars, a sum winch comes 10
Col. Shearer just when age and in
trinity are sorely pressing him. Never
probably was relief more timely OF
more warmly appreciated. To Messrs,
Stewart McGinty, Archie Gllchrist
and John Shearer, who originated
and engineered the scheme, he is Pc
culiarly grateful, and to the ever
generous miners who go nobly, cheer
fully and numerously came to the
front in bis lehalf, he feels he owes
more than gratitude will pay. These
words are written at his request, and
We know his regrets are that they dc
not express all his heart feels.
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