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Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24

required. Aside from its value as
above named, its principal merit is its
extreme simplicity Of construction and
perfect freedom from any possibility
of explosion. 1t is go entirely free
from complicating devices that child
can readily be taught to use it. In
the Portable Electric Lighter we
have the sxempli6oation Of electricity
for lighting purposes, being produced
by chemical action instead Of motive
power. The chemicals are placed in
a glass retort, q carbon and zinc ap.
psratus. with a spiral platinum at
tachmsnt, is then adjusted 80 as to
form a battery, and the Portable
Electric Lighter is ready for use.
The nero pressure of finger on a
little b, which is connected with
the battery, produces an electric cur
rent by which the spiral of platinum
is heated to incsndescence, resulting
10 clear, white fame The demand
for the Portable Electric Lighter at
tanned such astonishing proportions
within sixty days IRON the time Of its
introduction to the public, that the
owner Of the patents was induced to
consent to the formation Of a joint
stock company, with capital sufi-
cient to meet all the requirements o.
manufacturing on a larger scale, IL
order that I his valuable invention may
he placed within the reach Of all. The
Portable Electric Light Company
was recently incorr GRATED with cap
ital OF 100000, and Mr.. David
Misell, under whose care the Portable
Electric Lighter has been biough, to
lis present state Of perfection, wa. ap'
pointed general manager in the United
States. The updoubted usefulness Of
the apparatus manufactured by the
Portable Electric Light Company, and
the low price ($5) at which it is sold
will no doubt result in its genera
adoption by the ublic. Some of tine
prominent business men of the Ole
Bay State are identified with this new
enterprise, which promises TO develop
into an extensive industry.-Con,
mercial World and y. s. Exporter.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24

much a. to a scarcity of motive. power.
Cars are standing along the road at
several points, but engines are not at
hand to meet full requirem ants So
it is stated by leading operators.
The falling off in demand for man
ufacturing purp1 -. is very noticea-
BILE, but the deliveries on old contracts
are large, and limited only by inetio'
lent transportation facilities. Lead
ing Clearfeld operators stated to-day
that the demand, Notwithstanding
all the drawbacks and the duilness
incident to the season, was encourage
ing, though there is still room ior
Improvement. Apprshensio exi q
that the spring trade may net as ac-
tive as was anticipated, for two or
three causes. First the possible dull
ness in manufacturing circles, and
second, the probably lesssned demand
by Atlantic steamers. At tho recent
conference of Pennsylvsnia Railroad
and Baltimore & Ohio officials, freight
rates of Olearield and Cumberland
Goals were agreed upon, so that both
Goals can be marketed on equal term
but the Western companies are still
waiting for the 6xing Of rates.
BosToN.-Thers is general belize
that all kinds of bituminous coal viii
sell at higher prices this year. The
figures of last year were extremely
low, and thousands Of tons Were
brought here at very small margin
for the railroads or contractors Oh
both. 1t is not likely that many con
tracts will be made at $3 rs this sea
son if the Cum, erland and Clearhele
people work harmoniousl1, and ther'
seems to bs good feeling all round a
| n,aoont-N -, Y. GdL.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24
A NOVEL AND USEFUL IN
TENTION.
The Portable Electric Lighter.

The number and variety Of inn
provements ard inventions in which
electricity plays leading part are
constantly increasing, and seem in
fact to have no limit.
One of the most ingenious contri-
vances of a very useful nature, to
which this agent has been applied,
has recently been shown to your cor
respondent by the Portable Electric
Light Company, of No. % Water
street, Boston.
This valuable invention is known
as the Portable Electric Lighter. This
lighter is of the greatest utility in the
household, the shop, the factory, the
mill, the mine, and in fact anywhere
and everywhere that safe, economi-
cal and instan taneous light may be
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24
Mining Horror in Illinois.

The shaft of the Wilmington coal
mining and manufacturing COM
pany at Diamond, near Braidwood,
ILL.,, was the scene of terrible calam-
lty Friday of last week. The coun-
try thereabout is as level as a floor,
with, perhaps a slight inclination to-
ward the mines. The sudden thaw
and heavy rainfall transformed the
prairie into a lake for miles and miles.
About Diamond the water stands
from six inches to three feet in
depth. With scarcely any warning
there suddenly appeared an opening
from the SUI face of the earth into the
mine. The surface being covered
with water il took but short time
for the water to permeate the entire
mine, drowning all who were unable
to get out before the rising water
caught them. In opening this mine
shaft seventy. five feet deep was
sunk into the earth. At right angles
to this two main galleries were run,
nearly parallel with the surface Of
the earth ard about seventy.fve feet
below it. From these main galleries
narrow spurs or gangways are dug
out in various directions. These
spurs rise and fall with the ledge of
coal, sometimes rising to within
twelve or fifteen feet of the surface.
1t was at such point, very near
the top, that the break occurred.
While lying on his back picking
away at the coal above, the earth
must have fallen upon the doomed
miner. Through the opening thus
made, the water poured in, filling
one gangway after another and cut
ting off escape to the central shaft.
There was little lime TO give an
alarm, for in less than an hour from
the time the break occurred every
avenue of escape was cut off and
every occupant of the mine a. that
time must have been drowned. These
galleries were low and narrow and
only bv ps,niully slew crawling could
the poor victim escape. No noise
accompanied the rising Of the water
and the first indication OF tteir dan
ger by many Of the dead was chilly
sensation Of cold water tilokling along
the pathway IN witch they lay at
work. There was an air SHAFT offer
iug an additional avenue Of escape
Of which many avalled themselves
but the water care Ii, too rapidly for
all to reach 1t. The mine was not
Coils dered especially danger Gus,
though break had occurred once
before at about the same place. Ov.r
sventy lives ere lost. Considerable
inte. est is felt in the disaster in this
section, owing to the fact that num-
ber of residents are working in the
vicinity of Braldwood.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24
Business Locals.

Piles are frequently preceded by =
sense of weight in the back, loins and low
er part of the abdomen, causing the patient
to suppose he has some affection of tie
kidneys or neighboring organs. At times,
symptoms of indigestion are present, as
tlatulency, uneasiness of the stomach, etc.
A moisture, like pcrspiration, producing a
very disagteeable itching, particularly at
night after getting warn. IN bed, is a very
common attendant. Internal, External and
Itching Piles yield al once to the applIca-
iion of DIR. BOsanko's Pile Remedy, whi, Ii
acts directly upon the parts afecte,, absorb
ing the Tumnts, allaying the intense itch
Ing, and etiectng q permanent cure where
all other remedies have failed. Do moi de-
lay until the drain ON the system produces
permanent disability, but try it and be cured
Price, so cents. Ask your druggist for 1t,
and when you cannot obtain 1t OF him, we
We wi send 1t, prepaid, ON receipt f price
Address The DR. Bofanko Medicine CO.,
Piuua, Ohio Sold by Thomas McNeill,
Dru gst, FrcstburR, Nd. [Aug6.y
"s.adies' Tonic.''-The GREAT
FEMALE REMEDY is prepared by lie
W. mep's Aedseot Insttuts si Buffalo, N.
Y, and 10 their fAyor'te prescription f r
ladies who are suffering from any weakness
or G. mplaints common to their sex. 1t is
sold by druggists at 81 per bottle. Ladies
can obtain advice .Cres. Send stamp for
names of II ose who have been cured.
Free Of COst.-By calling at Thos.
McNeill's drug store, you can get . sample
bottle Of DIR Bo-anko's Cough and Lung
Syrup, which will relieve the most obstins
ate Cough or Cold, and show you what The
regular 50.cent size will do. When
troubled with Asthma, Bronchitis, Dry,
Hacking Cough, Pains in the Chest, and
all diseases o. the Throat and Lungs, try
sample bottle of this medicine. Aug 5-y
Plain, Solid, Sensible Fact
-Noso is the Time for You and Us-We
ale selling of our immense stock ofgoods
at costl Our prices astonish everybody.
Come and see for yourself.
F. G. Gross & Co.
Consumption. is said that
10000 people die annually in the United
States alone from this disease. In some
sections of the couLtr one death in every
three is from Consumption. This can be,
and should be avoided; our people are too
careless about an ordinary cough or cold,
ana otner symptoms Vi IhicaC anu iups
aft ,ctions that lead to this disease. You
should arrest 1t while in the germ. Two
or three doses of DR.. Bosanko's Cough aud
Lung Syrup will relieve an ordinary cough
OF cold. 1t does not dry up cough like
many preparations on the market and leave
the disease behind 1t, but acts directly ON
the throat and bronchial tubes, removing
all the phlegm and morbid matter that ac-
lofa in ha In n nd
lays all irritation, and renders the voice
clear and distinct. Sold by Thomas Nc
Neil,, Druggist, Frostburg, Md. [Aug 5-y
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24

pie, who are accustomed to handling
large quantities of gold coin, are not
liable to be duped by false appear
ances but if the director Of the mint
and Chief Brooks, of the Secret Ser
vice, are somewhat afraid of the gold
washed fve-cent pieces, the business
community ought to keep a sharp
lookout, as many Of these spurious
coins are said to bs in circulation
Baltimore Herald.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24

FAITH IN WIaa1Ns.-The natives
of Rockaway Beach have sufficient
faith in Virgins to be terrified By bis
prediction of tidal wave early next
month. They fear that a wave forty
feet high will sweep over the beach
into Jamaica bay, and some of them
are said to have determined to fly
from the threatened deluge.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24

GREAT BRITAIN STILL GROWING.
Those who think that England's
manufacturing greatness is on the
decline, would do well to study some
sficial figures which have been re-
Gently published. Whom Victoria
commenced to reign, there was less
than 100000 horsepower in the
stationary engines. In 1880, the
estimate was 100000. During the
same forty-thres years the product
ion of pig iron had increased frcm
100000 to 100000 tons per an
mum, and the production of Goals
from l36,000,000 to 1,l47,0oO,0oo.
The annual consumption of cotton
has increased from 437, 100000
to l,404,0 100000 pounds, while the
value Of the cotttn manufactures has
increased from $i30,000,000 to $475,-
100000, and the number Of yards Of
linen manufactured had quadrupisd
Indeed this last is the prorortionste
increase all around. Yet, in the
mesntime, the population has increas
ed only thirty-three per cent
Demorssts Monthly for March.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24

TIE Secretary of the American
iron and steel association reports that
the total production of iron and steel
rails last year was l,6S3,794 tons,
being falling off as compared with
1881 of l53,306 tons. No rails were
made during the year in New Jersey
Virginia and Georgia, all of which
States made rails in 1881.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24
City Vie,Vs of the Coal Trade.


NEW YoRK.-Bituminous quiet, but
many Of the operators are now &C.
lively looking out for contracts for the
season, and during the next three
weeks We expect that there will be
considerable done in this way. The
same schedule of rates or tolls is to
prevail this season as obtained last
year, without drawback of any de.
scription; this will make the price on
contracts much higher than at last
years opening, but not above what
has been ruling for some time, say,
$4.75 at New York, at present rates
of freight; $3.65 to 1886 at Phila-
delphis; $3.50 at Amboy. All the
charges for toll are made according to
the actual place of consumption, and
rates therefore depend upon the loca-
tion of the buyer, so that exact quota
tions cannot bs given here. There
are shipments Of Clearfeld in con-
siderable quantity at Baltimore, and
we are informed that the trade is
growing. What is feared more than
anything else is the growing trade in
New River steam Goals shipped AT
Newport News, and thers will soon
be a new feature in the Virginia coal
shipped at Norfolk by the N. & W.
R. R. Go. The coal is of good quail
ty, but the distance is great from the
mines. and it remains to be seen how
cheaply it can be put on beard at tbs
shipping port. 1t is expected that the
G. & O. canal will be in order eady
for navigation on March l5.-Coal
Trade Journal.
TIE most important feature in the
bitumiEous ccal trade during ths week
is the announcement that the BATH
more ard Ohio and the Pennsy vanla
railroads have reached an understand.
ing in tie matter OF coal freights from
the Cumberland and the Ciearfeld
bituminous regions. It il STATED that
this is the ou.growth Of threats by the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad TO cut
rates. The fgars which has been
mentioned to US by very reliable
authority as the newly established
rate from the Clsarfeld region to
South Amboy is excessively high, aad
would make it impossible to lay down
coal here below $4.75 or $4.s5.
The market is very dull, which is
chiefly owing to the fact that the great
majority Of foreign steamers come in
light and carry enough coal to take
them back. In a number Of cases,
Scotch and some Welsh Goals are even
sold here at low prices, So. 3.40@$3.50
alongside Of vessel.
We hear of occasional sales of Clear
field coal, of lots, at prices lower than
$3.50, which is, however, the ruling
quotation. Cumberland is still quot
cd at $4,c0@$4.so; but good buyers
would probably succeed in getting
coal at somewhat lower figures.
PH1LADELpHIA.-The Pennsylvs-
MIA Railroad Company has not yet
fixed its rates, and hence the Western
companies shipping coal to this mar
kst are unable to fix prices for the
spring trade. Within week or ten
days, there has been scarcity of
cars at mines. This is SAID TO be due
not to an actual scarcity Of cara SO
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24
MINING JOURNAL.
FRosTBURG, MD, FEB. "a, 1888.

WE think, to put it mildly, that 1t is at
least questionable, if it would be prudent,
TO nominate any man as democratic can
dIdate for governor in 1888 who bolted a
democratic nomination in 1882. 1t will be
safer to give voters little more time in
which TO forget the example he set, lest
they might follow it.-Baltimore Doy.
Or who not only "boltsd demo-
cratic nomination even a. far back
a. 1881, but went out Of his way to
defeat the candidate.
The same rule will apply with
equal force to comptroller and At
tornsy- general.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24
PREPARING FOR THE CANAL TRAD

PREPARING FOR THE CANAL TRADE
While cOnversing with dealer in
horses and mules yesterday, we were
told that three car loads of mules
which have already been sold this
year to boatmen on the canal, will
arrive here from the west in about
three weeks, to be followed very
probably by another supply. The
mules were sold at from $l25 to $l5C
each. While it is thought that the
canal will be open to navigation be.
tween the 18th and Goth proximo o,
active shipments are not expected TO
legiu until some time in April
Cum bsrland Times.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24

The new and beautiful 6ve-cent
piece, which was recently issued un-
der favorable auspices, had scarcely
got into circulation when it became
an object Of suspicion, not for what it
had done, but for what it.migbt be
made to do il. manipulated by skill
full counterfsiter. The coin 10 80 we'll
executed that, if it we're gold washed
or plated. it might be readily passed
for a fve-dohar piece on the unsus-
pecting, whose ears are not attuned
to the ring of the true metal. Treas.
urer Gilfillan has beau tiful specimen
OF one Of these gilded coins, which
might rsadily be palmed off as the
genuine article, 80 exact is the imita-
tion. Editors aud the working pso-
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24

CLOSE FIGURING The Washington
National Republican, in figuring on
the result Of the next presidential
election, claims 180 Northern repub
lican electoral votes, which, with the
% electoral votes of Virginia and
North Carolina, would give the re.
publican candidate 203 votes and
leave 1913 for the democratic candi.
date.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24

DANGEROUS CANES Conspiracy is
dangerous game Even if the con-
spiracy succeeds the parties TO it live
in continual danger of mutual be.
trayal. Just at this time, State,
evidence in Dublin is likely to send
one set Of villains to the gallows, aud
States evidsrcs in Washington will
probably land another set of raacals
in the penitenliars .--Philadelphis
Record.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24

WIeaIYs's prediction Of a terrible
storm from March 9 to IL has deter
red number Of Gloucester fishermen
from returning to Georges Bank,
The women are urging the men 10
stay at home.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24


The men VITO 90 down into ths
bowels Of the earth and dig for the
fuel which warns our homes and
turns the wheels of industry and
commerce lead constant lives of
Ganger. The old song put In the
mouth of a Scottish fsherwomsn
makes her say Of the herring which
she sells that Wives and mitheIs
aft despa;rin ca th9m lives o men. p"
1t needs but little stretch Of iuagn-
alton to extend this simiie and say
that the glow from every fi.esde is
but The light and life which have
gone from the heart of rome haplsss
miner, toiling in the dismal dark,
threatened by the deadly 6re.dsmr,
by the caving in of a treachero Gus
roof, or the breaking OF a worn-out
rope To those dsngsrs has been
added another in Illinois, where the
weight of the water which covered
the prsiriss burst through the earth,
drowned seventy bresd-winners, aud
made women and children widows
and orphans. 1t will be enough in
the future to see to the safety Of the
mines Notwithstanding must
be done above ss well as below
ground.-Bsltimore Day.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24

TEE President has approved the
Act providing for the erection of q
monument to the memory of tie Bar
on de Kalb at Annapolis.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24

THE need Of the age Is not only a
much stronger nail, but also q nail
that can be easily and safely driven
by woman-one with the head
about the size of trade dollar.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24
MRS. DIR. USH'S
Catharic and A nti- Bilious Pills

PREVENT and CURE Constipation and
Pi es A sure remedy for BIliousness s,
To- pidity of the Liver, Jaundce and all
Liver Complaints. 1t gives immediate re-
lief IN Sick and Nervous Headschu. They
cleanse the stomach and thus remove all
bad tastes from lhe mouth and make the
breath pure and sweet. Remove al Inn
purities and .5allOwness from the complex
ion. Pleasant TO lake and agreeable in
their action. Entirely unlike other pills.
Purely vegetable Price, 25 cents.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Tie above preparations are prepared by
DR.. Rusl's Medical Association, IN which
DR.. Rush is associated with the most ploms
inent specialists fboth Europe and Amer.
ica. Special treatment can be obtained for
any disease. ThLse medi lines are the reg
ular prescriptions Tor the diseases menlion-
ed, and never fail to G we relief They can
be obtaineu in Baltimore, Md, at whole
sale Of IL mpson g. Mu h, and any urug-
g.st will glaely obtain them fer GU upon
app lcati n, or they can be obtained of us
direct. Address,
DIR RJSHsS
Medical Association,
JAM 10 Buffalo, N. Y, U.s,A.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24

SILVER is quoted in New York at
$ll0 per ounce. This gives the
standard dollar an intrinsic value Of
IS eents.-Erchange.
Note pape, is quoted in the market
at about l6 cents per pound this
gives one hundred dollar greenback
an intrinsic value of small fraction
of cent.-Chicago Mining Reuseao,
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24

A DISPATCH from st. Johns, N. B..
says the herring fishery has never
been better than at present, and the
takes are tremendous. Fully $50
fishing smacks, large number being
American, are to be seen In the ofing.
The catches Of some emacks are star
cd to be a. high as $4,000 fish.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24

THERE are over 1000 savings in
stitutions in Italy and the total de-
pouits show that the people are saw
ing at the rate Of about $15,000,000
a year. There are now on deposit
almost $20O0o0,ooo, represented by
almost 100000 hanks.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24

"PAuPER LABOR" is getting new
significance at the State department
in Washington. Certain Swiss vii
lagos raise money by taxes to send
their aged, crippled, insane and hope
less paupers to the United States.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24
DR., RuSh'S
BLOOD ROOT OIL
Gives immediate relief in all cases of
RHEUMATISM.

Neuralgia, Sciatica, Lumbago, Back
ache, Soreness of tho Chest, Gnut,
Quinsy, Sore Throat, swell
lngs and Sprains, Burns
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Bodily Pans,
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Sold by druggists everywhere.
Cared of Rheumatism In Tao Hours.
BUFFALO, N Y, May 2, 1882.
DR.. RushS Uedicat AsS0ciatiOn:
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Lest advertised oils and liniments, and
many tiIst-class physicians without relief,
The last doctor | vi tied recommended
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in the world which Will cure rheumatism,
Truly Yours,
JOHN HUTCHINSON,
SO Erie 81 Butiaio, N. Y.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24

The way they catch bears in Ne
vada is sor one man to feed the AMI
NAL with salt while tie second man
ties his hiDd legs. When the second
man wsaaens and takes to his heels it
is sometimes bad for the first man, es-
rscially If the salt is nearly gone.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-02-24

A LARGE PuIoHAsE.-A dispatch
from Pottsvills, Pa, says: Frank
lin B. GOwen, president of the Phila.
delphia and Reading railroad com.
pany, has just bought in his own name
906 acres of coal lands on Broad
Mountain, located between the land,
Of the Broad Mountain company and
the new Boston tract. The purchased
ground cost $4,000 and is known a.
the Eli and Richie tracts. The Broad
Mountain lands are being developed
and the Gowen purchase is believed
to be made to secure the new trade
for his road, which otherwise would
go to the Lehigh Valley"