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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28
0UR WATER system.
FRosTBURG, Jan. "a, 1882.
To tho MINING JOURNAL

FRosTBURG, Jan. "a, 1882.
To tho MINING JOURNAL
Men who have been hono1ed by
Ike people of this c.unty to legislate
for them in the Senate and House Of
Delegates are now called upon to per-
form the arduoua and delicate duties
pertaining to that impol tant cfice.
1t is true that the Legislature cannot
comply with each and every request
or demand that is made of them by
the people, for, no doubt, soae Of
them are absurd and detrimental to
the interest Of the people Of the coun-
ty. I claim that we should always
cudeavor to dc the most good when
an opportunity affords; whenever q
demand ia made Of the Legislature
which can be clearly shown aud
proven to be beneficial and a public
necessity, why then 1t becomes abso-
luteiy necessary to have the peoples
wishes sustained by that honorable
body. Some time ago suggested
through the columns Of the MINING
JOURNAL that as 6 corporation we
were greatly in need Of some protec-
lion from the fire lieud, and if the
present Legislative body would grant
us the privilege to submit it to the
voters Of this town at the next cor
poration election we could then de-
eide whether or not the demand tor
sufficient water supply and protec-
tion in case of fire were the peoples
sentiments. 1t would cost nothing to
test the wishes of the people upon
this subject, hence there could be no
objection to voting upon It. My ar
eument is this--that We, as a corpor-
alton, ask the Legislature to give us
charter authorizing us TO issue bonds
sufficient to enable US TO construct
water works, or, in other words, give
us perpetual flowing stream OF pure
water. We can have it because our
mountain streams with such water.
Then we need not be In constant fear of
water famine in town when there ia
plenty of wat r but a few miles off in
the mountains; and neither need we
be in constant suspense and fear that
some night, when the own is quietly
sgmberlng, and the alarm of hre is
gwen that we will be called upon TO
realize tEs.t we have no water supply
by which We may be enabled to sub
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28
TIE INsPEQroRs REPORT.

Annapolis correspondence of the
Baltimore papers speak of Inspector
Browns report as follows:
The report of the inspector OF mines in
Allcgany and Garrett counties, Thomas
Brown, now before the governor, is doc
ument of considerable interest. Tho IL
spector thinks there is not as strict dis.
cipline in the mines as there should be,
and if the overseers were held responsible
there would he fewer accidents He rec
ommends change in the law to secure
artificial ventilation. The report says
production of coal from this region has
not kept pace with the increase of the
coal trade, which is astonishing in view
of the favor the coal meets with in eastern
markets, and the number of seams of SUI
perior quality, BY examination Mr..
Brown found that the coal in the Clear
field pa region was the same as the
lower seams in the Cumberland basin, and
while millions Of tons are shipped from
Clarified region, the same coal in Mary
land is pronounced unfit for use.-Saa.
The governor has received a volumin
Gus report from Thomas Brown, inspector
of mines for Allegany and Garrett coun-
ties. On entering upon his duties he says
he addressed circulars to the coal com
paues and superintendents of mines as to
the provisions of the law protecting min
els. The consolidated Coal Company
surprised him with the degree of safety
with which they mined; Hoffman slope
had splendid ventilation Pompey Smash
mine has passable air; New Hope miIe
has every practical means for ventilation /;
Old Alegany nine has goo, ventilation ;
the drawing of the water off from Eckhart
slope was great and succesrlul under
taking, Borden shaft takes eyer7 precau
ton Tor the safety of the miners life; Big
Vein mine Las good air in the upper head
ings, but stggnant air in tue lower !;
Koontz mine has good air. Midlothian
mine has also good ventilation; johnson
mine is worked satisfactorily; Blaen
Avon did not have correct scales; Empire
mine supplies a sufficient amount of tim
Der to the miners; Buck Hill mint is
ventilated by natural atmosphere circuit
ton; though done as well as possible, the
inspector does not approve Of the node
the Dug Hill mine has good ventilation
the mode of ventilation III Old Dem,old
mine is rather novel, ard evidently does
MT meet the approval CT the inspector;
in the Savage mine the miners are only
asked to work when the air is good
Kingsland mine, air passable; New Det-
mold mine is most scientifi cally mined !,
the ventilation Of jackson mine COLD be
greatly improved Pekin mine has pass
able air Potomac mine has stagnant air
in two IT three rooms, The rest of the
report is u general description of other
mines, statistic Of coal mining and sug-
gestion from the il specfor Gazette.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28
GENERAL ITEMS.

A SMALLPOX REMEDY.-The fol-
lowing remedy for smallpox was
taken from the Stanton California;
Herald and published in the Balti.
more Sun some years ago: II here
with append recipe which has been
nsed to my knowledge in hundred Of
cases. It will prevent or cure the
smallpox, even though the pittiugs
are filling. When Jenner discovered
COW pox in England the world of
science hurled an avalanche Of fame
upon his head, but when the most
sci n:ifc school of medicine in the
world--that Of Paris-published this
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28
COAL NOTES.

BITUMINoUs.-There is very fair
amount OF business doing in this class
Of fuel, and but little surplus coal is
on the market. Nevertheless, with
the characteristic weakness Of this
trade, prices are falling off. We
quote now,st $485@S5, although it
has been limited that little lees than
cur over quotation has been quoted.
The steamship demand ia large, and
it is now al established fact that it
will continue great during the first
six months of this year, while pre-
sent indications points to its continu-
ance throughout the whole Year
There is nothing to indicate that any
trouble will arise in this trade during
the year frora the demands Of tie
miners for advanced wages.
The indications roint to an arrenge-
ment with the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad for the equalization Of
freighte, and higher prices for hitumi-
nous coal are prophesied Those best
informed say that annual contracts for
the delivery of coal will probably not
begin to be made in quantity before
April.
1t is said that the Pennsylvania
railroad will greatly increase lis
motive power during the year, and
will thereby be enabled to make a
much larger coal tonnage than last
year. Engineering and Mining
Joa&GnGI.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28
ORRESP0N D E N G 3
QUEEN CITY AFFAIRS.

CUMBERLAND, MD, Jan %, 1882.
To the MINING JOURNAL:
The smallpox scare in this city
raised quite "a tempest in teapot, "
and now that we are as free from this
much dreaded infection as your ele-
waited and healthy city, the question
may be asked "What next2' The
postcfice question will probably be
the next sensation, if the medical fra
ternity ever get through with their
ten or twelve thousand vaccine pa
tisnts, most Of whom are payipg from
ffty cants to one lollar for the priv
lege of barring their arms Tor the laE-
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28
the matter why not make a move
immediately Yours respectfully.
FRED'K BEPLER.
"ME0HANI0'' SPEAKS.

FRosTBURa, Jan %, 1882
To the MINING JOURNAL:
In last weeks issue of the JOURNAL
Merchant" puts forth some excellent
suggestions as to tho kind of a night
policeman Frostburg should have and
] heartily coincide with him in every
respect. I have noticed during the
past week Mr.. Noses Morris acting
temporarily in that capacity and
having watched him closely and
knowing him to be aquiet, inoffe usive
man, yet at the same time deter
mined one, would suggest that the
Mayor and City Council appoint him
permanently MECHANIC.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28
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ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

Our Boy TRIES HIS HAND al
SMALL-Pox RHYTHMs The muse
struck our boy the other day and be.
low we give the sequel;
Jack and Jill
Went up the hill
TO get vaccnale.
When they came down
THE boys from town
Cried, "lIey rocks, did il take2"
Oh hi.diddle-Iiddle,
For 1t is n iiddle,
How the va ccine virus gets here.
Some get punched with quill
And become real i'll,
And tben mt the doctors swear.
want to be doctor,
And with the doctors stand,
Fresh vaccine virus in my pocket
and lance in my hand.
And when [ plunge the lancet
Into a hard old sinner,
I'd like tomake him so very sick
That he ld't eat his dinner.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28

NATIONAL MINING E1Pos,TIoN.--
The stockholders Of the National
Mining Exposition, of a meeting held
in Denver, Colorado, last Saturday,
elected board of directors, who in
turn elected their officers. The ex-
position is to be held in that city
next August, and exhibits are expect
ed from all parts of the world.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28


THE editor of the Cumberland Ne,cS
was in Washington d. G., last Monday
and looked in on the Guiteau flrcrcal
trial. He says Guiteau is sane. That
settles it, The assassin of President Gar
field must stretch hemp,-Lonaconing
Times.
Whenever you enter Gulteau's plea call
us IS witness in your alf--Cumber-
land NesoS.
"Guiteau's plea" is "inspiration." Call
us loo --Frostburg JOURNAL.
We meant the plea entered by Scoville
for Guiteau.- Cumberland Meas
We accept the amendment. So that,
between the Meas and ourself, we believe
we will get the Falley Times of.-Frcst-
burg JOURNAL.
This thing bids fair to string out as
long as the Guiteau trial.--Cumberland
Nescs
That's because you were not content for
Us, as the darkey said, to "hit TIE last lick
fust p-Frostburg JOURNAL.
And still there is-as yet no news (nocse)
at the end of this.--Cumberland Neos.
Milton says "eYil news riues Iast morse !;
good news goes slow" or words TO thai
effect. Hence, we will not reach a concll-
sion of this thing until we Guiteau "the
end.'-Frostburg JOURNAL.
Let Scoville md soon end this thing
Cumberland Meas.
Hanged if our respectful noggin isn't
most too thick to get that profane pun
through. Tell Scoville to give us some
porter.-Frostburg JOURNAL.
If We should put our pun in plain Eng
lish and say Lets go, villain" would you
get mad at us P--CumbGrland Ae'cs.
No We are used TO that. We are
angry over the atrain upon the mus
cles of insight into the occult.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28

SPEAKING of democratic and re-
publican ventilation, both good or
both bad as the case may be, our
opinion is that a heavy greenback cir
culation TO go along with the other
kinds helps to make the boys happy.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28

Mr.. DANIEL AMMAN, of Cumber-
land, has been named for the rresi-
dency Of the canal company. No
better man for the position can be
mentioned.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28

The Valley Times of Wednesday
gives the NeaDs and JOURNAL an in
spirational mule-kick. But the Wash.
ington crank having been convicted,
the supply of analogy has run short
and the serial is in consequence sus-
handed
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28

recipe ASA aacsa for smallpox, it
passed unheedcd. 1t is unfailiug IS
fate and conquegs in every instance.
1t is harmless when taken by vel
person. 1t will also cure scarlet
fever. Here is the recipe as I have
used it and cured my children of
scarlet fever; here it is as have used
it to cure the small .pox. When
learned physicians said the patient
must die it cured. Sulphate of zinc,
one grain; foxglove, (di9italis,) one
grain; half teaspoonful ofsugar; mix
with two tablespoonfuls of water.
When thoroughly mixed add two
ounces of water. Take a spoonful
every hour. Either disease will dis
appear in twelve hours. For child
smaller doses according to age. II
counties would compel their physi-
clans to use this there would be no
need of pest-houses. If you value
advice and experience, use this for that
terrible disease"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28

DEMERARA advices 10 the 18th insI.
state that coal famine is impending,
and seriously affects the sugar making
interests. 1t is calculated that the
present scarcity of fu. will diminish
the production to the extent Of 5000
hogshe ads.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28

WHEN the bill legalizing primary
elections comes before the Legislature
we would suggest that our represent
atives offer an amendment, if neces-
sary, making it obligatory upon the
conductors of such elections to hold
them in daytime.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28

Mr.. OSCAR WILDE, the apostle of
beauty, is in this country. Americans
appreciate apostles of work more than
thoy do men of the Wilde stamp.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28
ALLAN LIN K
STEAM BETWEEN
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


Calling at
Et.. FAX and QUEENSTOWN.
Each way.
iGes2 "A lid Screw Steamers of the above
IE10 ssli run as follows.
From
Tons. Baltimore.
$500. NOVA SCOTIAN. -. Jan.10
For Liverpool via Halifax and
St. Johns, N. f.
1884. .HIBERNTAN. ..... Jan, 28
For Liverpool direct.
And thereafter from Baltimore every fort.
night.
All steamers are appointed to leave Bal
timore at a. M, on their advertised
dates.
Storage Passage to or from Liverpool
Londonderry, Glasgow Queensto wn, Bel
fast, Bristol, Cardiff, &C., at Lowest
Rate. Very best accommodations for
Storage and intermediate Passengers.
inexperienced urgeons ATTACH ed to each
vessel. intermediate and Storage steward
esses carried by each steamer for the pur-
pose of attending to the wants of the To-
males and children. For further particu-
lars or passage tickets TO and from Great
Britain, apply to
A. SCH UMACHER & CO., BaltImore.
in Frostburg to j. JANDORF
Jan 7-y Main Street
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28

INSTEAD of extending the canal it
lie now proposed to build a railroad
from the terminus at Georgetown, D.
O., to Annapolis or vicinity, where
the coal will be again put on canal
boats or barges and taken to the East
ern Shore, and thence across the
peninsula to Lewes, either by the
building of new road or by leasing
one of the existing roads. If this new
connection would bring any revenue
to the State on its investment in the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal it would
be worth the experiment. 1t Is said
that at least two members Of tie
boarl Of public works are in favor of
selling the canal, as any person or
corporation would be willing to pay
a goci sum for the States interest,
which gives the controlling vote in
the management of the canal. The
bcndholders, however, object TO the
Baltinore ana Ohio road, a rival oil
the canal, getting the States interest.
Bills to accomplish the purposes have
ben introduced both in Congress and
the Legislature.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28

IT is reported that a Cumberland
gentleman, who will practically make
all the Allegany county nominations
to the Senate, has returned from An
napolis with smiling efigies of success
full aspirants sticking out of his vest
pockets and boot-tops like marionettes
in puppet show. The Inspectorship
frclics around his watch charm.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28

LARGE SALE OF Coal LANDS
Nearly $500 acres of coal lands in
the vicinity of Frederic Stown, Pa,
on the Monongahela river, have been
purchased by New York capitalists.
The prices range from twenty to sixty
dollars per acre, according to locatin
near the river. The money for the
came is to be paid at one payment
and inside of year.
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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28

THE SUSSEX (DEL.) MIDLAND RAIL
RoAD-At meeting Of stockholders
of the Sussex (Del.) Midland railiOad,
held ia Bridgevile, Del, the 10th
inst, the company was organized. No
steps towards building the road were
taken. This is the road that outside
capitalists are said to have offered to
construct as link in line to con-
meet the Georges Creek coal field with
the sea at Lewes. The Sussex county
stockholders, however, secured al or.
eanization in their own interest.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28

Mr.. BRACE, it is reported. in
troduced in the Legislature bill
making the Office of mine inspector
elective by the people of the mining
districts Of Allegany and Garrett
counties. This is in accordance with
a quasi pledge made in his behalf
during the late campaigl. Among
the advantages to be secured by the
proposed law it may be stated that
two are important. The political
predictions Of the inspector will be
placed beyond dispute, and the min
ers will always know whether the
bad air which remains unexpected
from the mine is Of democratic or re-
publican persuasion.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28

The Inspector was surprised" to
find "the degree of safety with which
the Consolidation company's mines
are worked" Enjoying an intimate
acquaintance Of, say ten years, with
the mining operations of this company
the Inspectors sudden establishment
is remarkable, and it seems only a
question of stamina how many at
tacks of paralytic amazement he can
stand. The company is able, Of
course, to lay perpetual sieges to any
bending "castle Of MacDuff."
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28

In looking over the synopsis of the
Inspectors report and contrasting
several items therein with some ex-
pressions in a letter in the Lonacon-
ing Revieao last fall, We are moved TO
inquire whether the splendid ventil-
ation" in Hoffman mine and the evil.
IDENTIFY bad ventilation in Old Det-
mold mine. are of the republican or
democratic type of air circulation 2
If both are not either, which is which
and which The other ?
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mentioned
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-01-28

ldh6 any iuui0 WdJSI my hSlpuuOi
says TO me you are not compelled to
take the water. So l and great
many more discontinue using the
companys water, and at the expira-
ton OF the second year We fall short
81 900 OF the interest money who is
responsible for 1t to the bondholders,
l who own no renl estate or my
neighbor who does not why the
real estate owners within the corpor-
ate limits as a matter Of course.
Every dollars worth OF real estate
within the limits Of the corporation
is responsible for the bonded indebt-
edness Of the corporation hence, it
is not the poor who pay loI the rich,
but they are only called Upon to pay
Tor what they receive and if the en-
terprse becomes failure why they
lose nothing, those who do own prop
erty are the losers. So | think the
argument advanced by the opposltion
is simply absurd. La my opinion, If
t. ere could be any reasonable objec-
ton it would be money to be made
by parties who would be held re-
sponslbls for the payment OF the
bonds which would have to be issued.
In closing, | will say the subject is
left Tor the voters TO decide whether
we will urge the Legislature to grant
us The pllvllege to vote upon 1t or
not ? | for one am heartily in favor
OF 1t and have no hesitancy in say
ing that / am conh .ent that the ma
jointly of the people within the limits
OF the corporation are IN favor OF 1t,
and II we intend to do anything IN
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-05-05
The Great Salt Lake.

Salt Lake, Utah, is seventy-fve miles
long from northwest to southeast. and
about thirty miles broad. For the most
part the lake Is shallow, and its surface
is 4, 200 feet above sea level. The out
lines Of the lake are somewhat irregular,
particularly on the eastern side. The
lake lies in vast valley or basin OF the
mountains, and is fed chiefly by the
waters of Utah Lake, which are conveyed
to it by the river Jordan, coming In from
the southeast, and by Bear River, which
empties its waters into it from the north.
There are some nine islands in the lake,
the principal one being Antelope, or
Church Island. in the southeast. The
spring floods greatly increase the size OF
the lake, spreading it over extensive
tracts, from which, however, it recedes
as the summer wears on. AS Is well
known. the lake has no outlet. The
water of the lake is transparent, and is
SO salty as to form one of the purest
and most concentrated brines of which
we have knowledge; it contains twenty
two per cent. Of chloride of sodium,
SLIGHTLY mixed with other salts. The
lake contains no fish, but immense num-
hers of oulls. wild ducks, geese, and
swans treatment its island shores. The
first known mention of the lake was by
Baron Hontan in 1859, who gathered
some vague notions of its existence from
the Indians west Of the Mississippi.
General Fremont explored and described
II in 1913. and was the first white man to
navigate II. Salt Lake City, the Mormon
zion had. according to the census OF
1850 a population of 20,758, against
10 954 in 1870
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-05-05
The People OF San pomingo.

Men and women wear European cos
tune of light texture-the women tidier
than negresses usually are; and, as the
doors and windows of their houses stood
open, / had an oportunity of seeing that
the interiors were, for the most part,
neat and comfortable looking. As I
overheard Yeveral of the blackest-lCok-
ing talking English, got into conversa-
ton with them, and found that a con-
slant intercourse was kept up with the
Bahamas, especially Turk Island, and
the black population of British subjects
numbered about four hundred, although
in order to become q naturalized citizen
of San Domingo no other form is neces-
sary than that of registration. Foreign
negroes are subject to many disabilities.
NY informant told me that they adhered
invariably to their British nationality
for the benefit of the protection which
it afforded them in case of revolutions,
as without it they would be Immediately
pressed into military service. They
came here, they said, because it was so
much easier to make living than in
the British Colony; but they all intend
ed, as soon as they had made money
enough, to go home. They form the
entire Protestant community of the
place, and are Wesleyan Methodist and
Baptists. The former are ministered to
by colored parson, and the latter by
an English missionary, who is the only
pure Englishman in Porto Plata. The
foreign merchants are for the most part
German or Spanish. The language of
the natives is Spanish. The result of
eighty years of black government is not
encouraging. g. BiacklOooGs Magazine.