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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-15
The official Returns for Attegany

The return Judges Of the late cleo
ton met at the court house Friday
morning, and with the assistance of
their clerk, J. H. Thruston, made up
the returns, the footings of which
do not differ materially from those
already published. All of the re-
publican electoral candidates receiv-
ed total of 1928 votes, except Mr..
Jordan, who got 1929, and Mr.. ALL
ston, who got 1897. The democratic
electors all received 1880 votes, ex-
cept Gen. Bradley II. johnson, who
got only 2,S7S, and H. II. Keedy (of
Hagerstown who for some reason Tan
33 votes behind his ticket, receiving
only 2,S47. OF Nr. Keedy's cut Is
votes were in the first precinct of No.
4, and 6 in the first precinct Of No.
IA.
OF the st. John electoral caAdl-
dates four received 1914 votes; three
1875 and one, o. II. Bruce, of West
ernport, 202 votes. The prohibition
votes in the districts was: No. /, 6 F.;
No. 2, 5; No. 3, +: No. 4, (both pre-
cincts) IS: No, 5, s: No 6, 5; No.
z, $: No s, 80: No. 8. II; No. 10, s !;
No. IL. s: No. u, ~; No. ID, l; No.
IA, 1.-TWO precincts) 81; No, 10, %.
The total vote for st. John in the
four Cumberland districts was 60.
Ben Butler received 263 votes in
the county, his electors having that
number, except Messrs. Sullivan and
Meeks, who were each cut one. The
Butler stronghold was in Barton,
where IS votes were polled for his
ticket. The votes for him in the
other districts were: No. s, 81; No.
10, 80: No. II, 30; No. II, IA; No.
ID, /; No. l5, 36. :
For Congressman MIR. McComas,
republican, received 3,671 votes, and
MIR. Nelson, the democratic candidate,
2,954. Mr.. McComas' majority was
III, an increase Of 365 over his ma
,jority of 1882, and 1856 over his plu-
rality the same year. Isaac Thomas
received 2 votes and H. H. Hartsock
l vote for Congress, these having been
the only scattering" ballots.
The total for President, obtained
by adding together the average cleo
toral votes, was 6,G65 an increase of
PAL over the Presidential vote of 1880.
The total vote for Congressman was
6,62s, about IS less than that for
President.-Cumberland Nems, Sth
inst
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-15

THE folly of 'third candidates" is
nearly always visible. st. John has
already harvested an e1uberant crop
of abuse for his fruitless campaign,
and tits possible Buffers isripening.
He has always preferred to be account
ed smart rather than honest. Not
long ago he INDUCED the brag that
whatever else people may have called
him they never charged HIM with
being fool. But look at the out
come of his superhuous canvass. A
monopolist of monopolists, he posed
as the apostle of labor and solicited
votes on the prste1t of defeating the
wicked schemes of such men as-him-
self. Who but a fool would see
winning card in such tactics? Or if,
as charged, he played the part of
decoy to damage all interest lately rep
resented, who but fool would glory
in the shame of it? In short, who
but a fool proceeds upon the idea
that everybody save himself is a fool?
Somewhere below hint is volun-
tered to young men cherishing po-
litical aspirations. The same lesson
follows here: Put your trust in a
chaste life; your confidence in good
name; your success at the end of
honest industry, and your intellect,
thus disciplined and developed, will
heap the measure of your greatness.
Outside of this policy all advance
mont is unmerited, all tenures brief,
all notoristy meretricious, all reputa-
ton questionable, all distinction
fraudulent.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-15
Example Better Than Precept.

1t is an lndisputable fact that one
of the most effective means of eX-
panding and invigorating the mind,
awakening generous impulses and
forming a strong and noble character
is to cultivate early familiarity with
great men and women, great deeds,
and great events-with the brilliant
achievements, the disinterested sac
rlfices and heroic actions of those
whose exertions were crowned with
lasting effects, Or whose purity and
loftiness of purpose have rendered
them inspiring and immortal ex.
amples.
Passages from standard works in
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-15

The campaign just terminated will
pass into hypercritical history as one
notable for vulgar impeachments of
personal character.
There were shadows of excuse for
such warfare, but there was no proof
that they were cast by pure desire
Of the American people for an execu-
tive of imbecile innocence.
Those among our young men, how
ever, who have taste and ambition for
political advancement, should take
heed of the notice served by the
American people that henceforth
character must be proof against as
sault or suspicion. Morals and man
ners must be sound and genuine, and
now, in the beginning, the sacrifice
must commence. Moreover, it must
continue until virtue is absorbed in
incapacity for vice. Day or night,
summer or winter, 4th of July or
Christmas, do not forget, young man,
that "a good name is rather to be
chosen than great riches Other
. wise, when your party, confding in
your spotlessness, dominates you for
President, "be sure your sin will find
you out" A hundred hounds, in
stantly unleashed and set upon some
dirty trail, will start upon your biog-
raphy. 1t will be a narrow escape if
YOU are not freed.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-15

The Journal joins an innumer-
able host Of sages when 1t advises
manly submission to whatever result
the official count in New York may
disclose. Our form of government is
founded upon the dictum of majority
rule, and every citizen by virtue Of
his citizenship is pledged to abide by
it. Blaine or Cleveland has carried
New York-that is certain. The
successful man of the two is the Presi-
dent-elect. No matter which it is, let
us adopt Artemus Wards advice 81
never argy agin success" said he ;
"when l see rattle snaix's he'd stick
ing out of hole bear Off to the left
and says I to myself tina, hole belongs
to that snaix..'
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-15
THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

The official count of votes in New
York which began Tuesday continues.
At 2 O'Clock Thursday afternoon all
but twelve of the counties of the state
had reported the result of their official
canvass. Those outside of New York
show Blaine gains aggregating - !;
Blaine losses aggregating IA; and
Cleveland gains of 7; net gain for
Cleveland 8. This does not include
New York and Kings counties.
In u districts Of the city to same
hour Blaine had gained IS and Cleve'
land lost 2l0.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-15

Gov. HoADLy, Of Ohio, Tuesday
issued a proclamation to the citizens
Of the Hooking valley, in which he
intimates that acts of destruction
there are due to the sympathy of the
citizens with the strikers. He calls
on all to assist in protecting property
and states that ii the disturbance
continues it will be suppressed by
the military.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-15

The Legislative Assembly Of Do
minica, West Indies, has adopted a
resolution that the only solution of
the present difficulties to admitting
the produce of the colony free in the
United states will be to to cede the
island to America, and memorializing
the British government to follow this
course
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-15

A NKw brand of rum has been dis
covered III Africa. From all accounts
it isapeculiar bsverage-one destined
to reform if not revolutionizc bibulous
interests throughout the world. An
alysis and experiment alike testify to
radical qualities. Cheering without
Intoxicating, inebriating without
bedeviling, it promises to diminish
pauperism and reduce crime, each to
a minimum, and obliterate temper
ance candidates. Let us hope for
the best. /. II - - L..
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-15
AGAIN the tide of specie has turn

AGAIN the tide of specie has turn
ed in favor of this country. Every
incoming steamer is freighted with
the precious metals sent here to pay
for shipments of breadstuffs and for
American securities. 1t is estimated
that $S,0O0,00O in foreign gold has
come to New York since October first
and that $20,000,000 more will ar
rive before the first of February.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-15

III Timberline, Montana, coal is
found in immense quantities. The
vein now being worked is over 80
feet wide and filled with clean coal.
The tunnel is now in 500 feet and all
the way in coal.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-15

A MOVEMENT is on foot to intro
duce the electric light into coal
mines. 1t is thought it will be an
efectual protection against fire damp
explosions.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-15

WILLIAMsPoRT, Md, is rapidly
becoming large depot for btu,
minous coal.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-15

IT appears from the returns that
st. John polled a heavier vote than
Butler.
This statement refutes several of
the latter's boldest theories.
1t is also confirmation of notion
prevalent during recent years that
when the winnowing process of voting
is complete it is generally found that
the usual number of republicans and
democrats pass over the screen.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-15

The value of vote is shown by
the close result in New York. Over
a million men in that State gave e1-
preston to their presidential prefer
ences, yet the voice of the State hangs
upon the choice of few hundred
voters, and the voice Of the State de-
termlnes whether the national adj
ministration shall be changed. A
few hundred people hold the balance
of power in New York and New York
holds the balance of power among tina
States.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-15
THE Esr
Savings and Loan Association Of Frostburg. Nd.

THE .sr
Savings and Loan Association Of Frostburg, Nd,
An Institution Organized u'sder the LaWs Of
Maryland,
OFFERS SPECIAL ADVANTAGES TO
Oall who desire by small deposits to invest
their savings in real estate and other absolute
ly safe securities. .<.. ....
70 borrowers it extends the full par value
of its shares at the legal rate of per cent, re-
payable by weekly instalments.
All profits divided pro rata to stockholders
to borrowers as to those for whom the Asso.
citation does not in advance redeem shares.
H By an Act of the last General Assem-.
bly, of Maryland special powers were granted
this Association enjoyed by no similar insti-
tuition in the county.
Entry fee per share. 80 oents.
Weekly dues per share. .........25 "
interest per share. ......15
Par value of shares. -. :. $3.50.
B- Apply to Secretary at JOURNAL Office
for further Information.
b. STERN, President.
J. RUHL, Vice-President.
~ J. d. ODER, Secretary.
JAMES KANE, Treasurer.
..., WILLIAM BRACE, Attorney,
D. ARMSTRONG, JOHN N. Benson,
OWEN HITcHINs WILLIAM STABLES,
tE A dividend of @ per cent. was distrib-
uted to all stockholders for the years, 18S2and
1888 -t . [Feb9
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-15

The NEXT notwithstanding
Mcpherson says that according to
his figures, which are subject to cor.
rections, but not likely to be changed
the democrats will have 1873 members
in the next House, the republicans
al, democrats majority of Al over
all. The republicans gain p over
their present representation; the
democrats lose IS, and the green
hackers or independents lose 4.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-15
INSOLVENT NOTICE.

as. No. 14Oo lnSOlNenLS.
His Creditors.
ORDERED, This Sd day of November,
~ 1854, that the LIST Monday in January,
1885 at 10 o'clock, q. m, IS hereby fixed as
the time at which VIM. Nelson, insolvent pc
titioner, shall appear in the Circuit Court for
Alegany county. to answer such interroga-
tories or allegations as his creditors, endorsers
or sureties may propose or alege against him;
and that J. Semmes Devecmon, permanent
trustee for the benefit of the creditors of said
petitioner, SHALL prior to the said LIST Monday
in January, 1885, give at least forty days no
tice of the day SO fixed and the purport of this
order by weekly publication in some newspa-
per printed i'll Allegany county.
THEO. LUMAN,
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
True copy-Test: THEo. LUMAN, Clerk.
]. SEMMES DENECMON,
Nov SGT Permanent Trustee.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-15
Miscellaneous.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone

COMPANY presents
~ scribers, with the
Adams Express,
American Coal Co.,
cambridge d Co.,
Barton Public Office,
Bracket, F. L. (res)
Beall, Mrs. w. r. (res)
b. & o. Express,
Il. & o. Freight,
b. & o: Dispatcher's
office,
Boyd, A. Hunter,
Bopp & Co.,
Brace, DR.. c, H.
Brace & Richmond,
Bruce, DR.. J. J. (res)
Brandler, J. n. NJ.
Blattau, J. A. (res)
Beall, Baush & Co.,
Frostburg,
Brant, L. w.
Borden Mines,
Borden Shaft,
Blocher, II. w
Burwell, 2. L., Mount
Savage,
Campbell & Co., w. P.
Campbell, Mrs. L. II.
Creutzburg, H., Barton
City Hall,
Clark, James,
Clark, Jas, distillery,
Cooks Mill,
Court House,
Coulehan Bros,
Consolidation Coal Co.
Office,
Consolidation Coal Co,
Wharf,
c. & o. Canal Office,
Cumb'Pd Cement Co.,
G. & P. R., Frostburg
Cumberland Glass Co.
Cumberland Beef Co,
Dixon, John T.
Daughtrey & Co., P. II
Farrell, Mrs. Nj.
Fisher, John,
Fredlock. f. j., Pied
mont,
Flurshutz, II. U. F.
Flury & Son,
Frostburg Exchange,
Fulton & Co., j. A.
Gordon & Son,
Gramllch, +. NJ.
G. G.. c. & |. Co., Lon
aconing,
Gas Office,
Gas Works,
Hast, John T.
Healey, DR.. Tho's M.
Helm & Co.,
Henderson, jr., Georg
Henderon, G. (otfics)
Humbird & Co.,
Halls, public Office
Hermann, j. G.
Hotel Elberon,
Hitchins Brothers,
| Frostburg,
johnson, r. d. (res)
Johnson Milling Co.,
Johnson's Ice-house,
Joy, Joseph r.
Jones, DR.. J. j., Frost
knieriem & Co.,
Rates.-Messages
the city.
Message to or from p
| Allegany Co., inclu'
Message and answer t
| place, including del
Single Message in Gu
Messenger service, pei
| FB
! Superintendent
| Local MAJ
| Frostburg office, 2
Payne's residence, M
tor.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-15

AN IMPOSING SPECTACLE.-Fast
multitudes in all the great cities of
the country, almost equally divided
between the two great parties, stood
together waiting for the news of
victory or defeat, and from the first
day to the last they stood together
peacefully as fellow citizens of one
great country, maintaining law and
order, ready to accept the result
with like cheerful grace, whatever it
might be. The spectacle has been
impressive and imposing beyond pre-
cedent since the days of internal war.
1t has been one that cannot demand
too great admiration and respect.
Philadelphia Enquirer.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-15
GENERAL ITEMS.

The PROHIBITION RESULT. - Pro-
hibition, as already announced, was
defeated in Prince Georges and Car
rett counties, as well us in Washing
ION county. 1t was defeated in Dub
lin district of Somerset county, and
carried in Linkwood district Oh Dor
chester county. 1t was resubmis-
sion of the question in Prince Georges
county, where prohibition had pre-
viouslv prevailed. On the 10th of
August last prohibition was defeated
in St. Mary's county. On the 9th of
July it was defeated in Chapel dis
trict of Talbot county. In Charles
county the question is to be again
voted upon August 4, 1885, which
will be the last OF the series of local
option elections authorized by the
Legislature of 1884. Prohibition of
the sale of liquor prevails in Howard,
Anne Arundel, Hartford, Calvert,
Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent,
Montgomery and Talbot, also in all
but one district of Somerset and
Queen Anne's counties, and in scatter
ing localities elsewhere.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-11-15

COMPANY presents corrected list ofSub-
- scribers, with the Rates for Messasea:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-13

NORFOLK. March l2.--Tae pcsBai bgrcrs and
sellers arr siil n some thres Hncctings have
been hfld nv both sides and tie last reporg from
TIC seller jlsi submitted. states hat thsv VIII 7d
market b essimsief - roiloSs FACTORS. $4,000
bag cleaners. 10000 bsgs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-13
HOW HICKS bis LOST.
Singular Account Of the gauie OF kashg:I
frum French Sources.

Singular Account Of the Rattie OF kashg.I
frum French Sources.
The following somewhat apocryphsl ac-
count Of the defeat Of Hicks Pacha is pub
li.hed in the Paris Journal deS Dt5dts:
=. The latest information which Ia. reached
Caro- regarding the disaster OF Hicks
Pacha's army i 20 singular and 50 very
tragic that Il could 81 first be hardly BE-
lieved possible. But it i now confirmed
by 80 large 4 number OF trustworthy Wit
nesses that il i no longer possible 70 doubt
the TACT. II was not The Mahdi who con-
quered Hicks Pacha: the latter and bis
men persisted in an intestine struggle.
victims Of al error which threw Egyptians
against Egyptians. The Mahdj and bis
bands only took 4 secondary part m the
battle. They only arrived IN time 10 in
crease the butchery and reap the fruits OF
victory. This Is what happened. You
know that 4 c0nfiic. had arisen between
General Hicks and bis Egyptian colleague.
Aladdin Pacha. The ErSt wanted 10 march
directly on FL Obeid: the second proposed
70 follow the hilly route-a more difficult
road. but safer one, and which offered
the advantage OF allowing the troops 20 rest
during the day near the Melba.s wells BE-
fore attacking FL Obeid. The rumoT was
spread that in consequence Of this rupture
Aladdin Pacha had abandoned General
Hicks. with part OF the army, and hopes
were long entertained that he had been
saved. Alssi this separation was destined.
on the contrary. 10 become the cause Of
the ruin % the Egyptians snd Of the loss
Of the Soudan. The two generals having
found Il impossible 10 come 10 an under
standing. il was resolved that each should
take the road that be considered best. and
that ia the event Of one Of the corps beng
attacked by the enemv the other would
hasten 70 IL rescue. This plan was carried
out.
Aladdin Pacha reached the mountain,
while Hicks Pacha marched straight to-
ward Fl Obeid. Both corps were passed
by soldiers az TIE Mahdi. who, without
giving battle. haTaSsed them ineessantly on
the fianks. The troops had left toward
midday. At midnight sharp firing was
heard i'm the direction q the mountain.
Hicks Pgcha Il once ordered his men n
advance and support Aladdin Pacha. II
was pitch dark. The sharp-shoOters fred
without knowing what they we're about.
After an hours hurried march the
troops reached the middle Of the noun
tain. The vanguard announced that all
the heights were occupied by the enemy.
Suddenly q shower o. bullets Ten on
the army. 4 part took 10 Eight. while the
other stood firm. The lighting continued
desperately until daylight appeared, when
4 horrible spectacle presented i.seh. Hicks
Pacha's troops were almost annihiaiea'
and ~ the top OF the bill the Egyptian uni
forms were in sight. Aladdin P2cba and
Hicks Pacha's troops had been bUtcherlng
each o her ever since midnight. The cen
trsI column. commanded by General Hicks,
had suffered the most \ small plateau
where il had halted was sirewn with dead
aud diving. The bodies OF three Europeans
law where the staff bad taken position.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-13
SHIPMENT Of EXPLOSIVES.
United states OficiaIs Instructed 70 be Dill
gent in Detection Of offenders.

fBy telegraph 20 the Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON. March l2.-The following
circular has been sent 10 all United States
attorneys and mar>hals:
Department 0f Justice. Washington, u.
C., March -. lSS4.-Io District attorneys
and NarsAgiS Of the United States: By
direction OF the President. have 10 in
form YOU il i reported that certain
persons are aiding in the prosecution Of
hejnOus crimes by shipping to foreign ports
explosives dangerous in the highest de-
gree to life and property. No proof has
been adduced that this rumoT Is founded
upon fact. and tue President cannot be-
heye IL truth. The honor Of this nation,
however. requires that il should not he
open 10 the imputatioD. uniounded though
il be. al the slightest appearance OF tolera-
ting such crimes. whether 10 be committed
against our people or those Of other coun-
tries.
Your attention l. therefore called 10 sec
lions 1858. 1854. 1855. 42TS, and 1919 Of the
Revised Statutes OF tie United States,
which regulate the shipment OF explosives
and the punishment Of those who infringe
their provisions; and you are instructed
to be diligent il your efforts to prevent the
offences described and 70 detect and pros
ecute those who have OF may commit them.
VERY respectfully,
BENJAMIN HARRIS BREWSTER.
Attorney-General.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-13
1 TEXAS TRAGEDY.
Two Desperate Characters slay Zach Other
in Theatre.
by .elcgraph 70 ne Dispatcl.l

by telegraph 70 the Dspatcll.I
sax ANTONIO. TEXAs. March l2.-Ben.
THOMPSON and Ming Fisher shot each
other dead IN the Vaudeville The1ire, last
night. Joe Foster. VINO attempted % quiet
tine conlhafaut.. was shot in the leg and
vii probably die Of hemOrThage. Tbomp-
son and Fisher had been drinking to-
get5er. aud entered the Theatre in compa-
nv. They met Foster in the dress-circle, and
some words were exchanged. The dreSs-cir-
Gle wa quickly cleared. the occupants jump
ING into the parquetie below, and through
the side windows into the street. No one
seems 70 know who fired the frst shot, or
how many were engaged in the shooting.
Before the Theatre was fairly cleared Of
its OCCUPANTS 800 persons on The outside
were clamoring az the closed doors for ad-
mittance. shortly after the shooting
Thompson's brother put in an appearance.
but was promptly arrested. y Jury was
hastily emnanelled. and Il vas ascertaiDed
thai Thompson had received four moltal
wounds. and that Fisher had been wound
ed three times, two Of which would have
caused Instant death. The remains Of the
victims were taken in charge by host OF
friends. and ObseqIlies have been ordered
on the grandest scale. regardless OF eX-
penSe.
The theatre where the ARRAY occurred
was the scene last year Of the killing By
Tbomuson Of Jack Harris. who was pro-
nrietor Of the place. Fisher and Thomp-
son were probably two o. the mOst despe-
rste and widely-known men in Texas.
Tbey have each killed a large number Of
men