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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

WATER OR No WATER ?-Undel
authority Of an Act Of the General
Assembly the Town Council of Frost
burg have submitted to the people
within the corporate limits the ques.
ton which introduces this article.
In doing this they have performed
a duty incumbent upon them under
their obligations to the people.
The latter have thirty days to dis
cuss the issues presented-ampls
time, we think, to reach conclusion.
To the advocates of plenty Of
water we suggest fair, rational and
temperate but earnest presentation Of
the merits of their side of the case.
In this, as in every popular question,
there ought to be no quarrels over
honest differences.
The question is one Of pure econ
omy, involving in q high degree the
safety of property and the preserva-
ton of health on the one side at a
possible pecuniary expense on the
other. We say "possible," because
the probabilities strongly favor the
belief of its many friends that the
works proposed under the law will
be more than self-sustaining, and ul-
timately a source Of revenue which
may be directed to the material re-
duction Of corporate taxation.
It is a business study of the mat
ter we invoke-each man for himself.
1t is especially hoped that none will
be carried away by the ad captanaum
utterances of those who are content
to oppose it on various unstudied and
superficial pretexts, but that all will
intelligently weigh the pros and cons
to the end that the greatest welfare
of the town may be considered and
promoted.
So far as the JOURNAL is concern
ed it will favor the measure with all
its strength, but whether 1t succeeds
or fails we will be no better or worse
off than any other Frostburg insti-
tuition.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

IT has been said that Corporations
have no SOULS" and in some cases we
are compelled to admit that official
evidences ola moral, emotional, spirit
ual, rational and immortal element of
existence in them are rare. Banks,
railroad and coal companies, etc, make
quarterly or annual reports Of their
progress in financial grace, but some
other corporations do not. Hence,
the skepticism involved in the popular
remark, sometimes well founded.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

VOTERS, remember that under the
provisions of the Water Works law
you will be paying your water rent
practically to yourselves! Under the
present arrangement you are giving
it to the closest kind of a close cor
poration, through which goodly
portion goes to lucky Cumberland.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

THE question is shall we have an
ample supply of water in all seasons
or no supply at some seasons? Any
consideration OF the matter outside
of this is energy wasted upon side
issue, and in nine cases out of ten
where a voter is controlled by a side
issue he throws his suffrage away and
loses the main chance, unless there is
opposition enough to force a good
thing upon him.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

THERE is great excitement at Fort
Benton over the confirmation of the
report of an important gold discov.
cry in the Little Rocky mountains,
one hundred miles north of that place.
When the discovery was first report
ed the citizens Of Fort Benton sent q
committee to investigate the matter.
They telegraphsd that the mines
were good. About one hundred
claims were taken up. Those work
ed pay from S. to $1l per day to q
man, working with an ordinary gold
pan. In one instance $500 was tax
en- from pit twenty feet square.
Half the citizens of tho town are
either preparing to join the stamp
EIDE or are already gone.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

The Frederick Union thinks "the
presidential question generally mar
rows down to q choice between an
honest man and one who has proven
himself dishonest" Well, good
deal depends upon what is called
"proof." If the testimony of each
party as to the character of the 9TH
er's candidate may be SO taken, the
choice always lies between two dis
honest men.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

THE JOURNAL is the mortal enemy
of conflagrations and epidemics. As
such it will do all that in its power
lies for the success of new Water
Worka
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

The corn crop throughout the
country is generally short. In some
places there is half crop, and it is
too late now for tho aims to mako it
any better.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

THERE have been two instances of
spontaneous combustion of Clearfield
coal made public within week, one
at New Haven and another at Brook
lyn.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

The frequency of outrages, not
withstanding the l5nchings that
generally follow, is one of the striking
features of the news of the last few
months, concurring with numerous
other incidents of ill-omen-bank
failures, strikes and large confiagra-
tons.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

employed in and about the mines
and in transporting coal by land and
sea is about 10000. The production
of iron last year in Nova Scotia was
52,410 tons, an increase of 10, 900 tons
over the previous year.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

DON'T let a one-hundred thousand
dollar fire rise up in judgment
against you for a vote in opposition
to protection from fire.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

LET those voters whose families
have suffered from the want of water
this hot week keep the memory Of it
fresh and green until October IA.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

The Western Pig Iron Association
have abandoned the proposition to
shut down all the pig iron furnaces
four weeks in the next two months.
The association now asks that all the
furnaces join in movement for the
res friction of production during the
next six months.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

In the mountains of West Virginia
John Jackson saw a snake pause on
the side of a hill, take its tail in its
mouth, form itself into rigid hoop
and roll gently down the declivity
into the pleasant glade below. The
"hoop" snake has also been observed
in Texas.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

The editor of the Cumberland
Times was in town last Saturday,
"the first time" says he, "since 1s47."
The style of humor which follows
this announcement persuades the
JOURNAL that "angels' visits" may be
too ssfew and far between"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

"BILL amt no preacher" said
Sam. He's only 'zorter." swell,
what's the difference between u
preacher and an e1horter ?" "Why,
you know, a preacher he takes tex ,
and den he done got to stick to it.
But 'zorter-he kin branch"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

ga LADY" writes to the st. Louis
Globe Democrat upon the improperly
Of stopping funeral corteges while
the hsarss-driYer get a drink Of beer.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

Ely's Cream Balm is remedy fogntled on
a correct diagnosis Of this disease and can be
depended upon. Cream Balm causes 10
pain. Gives relief al once. Cieanses the
head. Causes healthy secretions. Abates
inflammation. Prevents fresh colds. Heals
the sores. Restores the sense Of taste and
smell. A thorough treatment will cure Not
a liquid or snuff. Applied into the nostrils
90 cents at druggists % cents by mail Aan-
pie bottle by mail 10 cts
ELY BROS, Druggists, Oween, NY.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

ELECTION IN MAINR.-On Mon
day the people of Maine, tho home Of
Mr.. Blaine, voted for governor, con-
gresham and legislators. Robe, re-
publican candidate for governor, was
elected by $4,000 majority. The re-
republicans secured all tho four con-
gressmen and majority Of the legisla-
ture
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

The United States has $4,000
square miles of coal lands, to 1900
square miles possessed by England.
Although over 100000 men are con-
stantly mining coal in America, we
burn more than We mine. Vapor
and gas fuels may, in time, relieve the
drain, but it is doubtful whether
any new discoveries in this line will
interfere with the mining industry,
as the figures show that there is room
for both.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

Latest Personal.-Mr. S. H. Charl.
ton, Of the Pittsburg Telegraph, is in
the region in the interest Of that
paper.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT,
RALEIGH. y. Z. june 10th. 1854.

AGRrCULTURAL DEPARTMENT,
RALEIGH y. &. June 10th, 1884.
rT'Othe people ofthe Northern. New England
l. and North Western States: II is with deep
regret that we learn of the heavy loss you
sustained by the frosts and ice "Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday nights, May 18th, 18th
and Both. AS usual our State,
NORTH CAROLINA ESCAPE
Our tobacco plants are unhurt and growing
nicely. Grain and grass crops are very fine.
No damage whatever done TO most delicate
vegetables and fruits.
We are very DESTROYS Of having the many
thousands Of acres of unOceupie,i land settled
with and cultivated by Northern farmers, and
we can offer you eli ate exempt from late
and early frosts.
North Carolina is within fifteen hours ride
of New York. The vast resources Of the
State will he exhibited ia this city az the
Grand State Exposition Oct. LIST TO 2sth.
1854. II is my duty and pleasure to furnish
information to persons seeking homes In the
State. Very respectfully,
JOHN T. PATRICK,
juno Ii State Agent Immigration.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13
HAT FEVER

l have been a Hay
Fever stifiererthree
years have often
heard Ely's Cream
Balm spoken Of Ia
the highest terms
did not take much
stock la Il because
Of the many quack
medicines. Friends
persuaded me %
take the Balm. and
with the most won
dSrful suocss. This
recon IA endatiOn
you can uSe FOE the
benefit q Hay Pc
yer sufferers It :.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13
THE
Savings and Loan Association Of Frstburg, Nd.

puTturo anu huuu hooVt tuttUu vi itvotuui NUE.
An Institution Organized under the Laus Of
Haryldnd
OFFERS SPECIAL ADVANTAGES TO
Oall who desire by small deposits to invest
their savings in real estate and other absolute
ly safe securities.
To borrowers it extends the full par value
of its shares at the legal rate of per cent, re-
payable by weekly instruments.
All profits divided pro rata to stockholders
to borrowers as to those for whom the Asso-
citation does not in advance redeem shares.
~ BY an Act of the last General Assem-
bly, of Maryland special powers were gSpnted
this Association enjoyed by no similar insti-
tuition in the county.
Entry fee per share. so cents.
Weekly dues per share.
interest per share. ......l6
Par value of shares. ................Sl30
Apply to Secretary at Journal office
for further information.
Il. STERN, President.
J. RUHL, Vice-President.
J. b. ODER, Secretary.
JAMES KANE, Treasurer.
WILLIAM BRACE, Attorney.
ID. ARMSTRONG, JOHN N. Benson,
OWEN HrrcHIss, WILLIAM STAPLES,
Directors.
R A dividend of O per cent. was distrib-
uted to all stockholders for the years, 1882 and
1883. lFeb9
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

PEAUTIFUL and durable operations on
ID Natural Teeth.
Bad Breath cured.
ARTIFICIAL TEETH inserted without
covering the entire palate. WA
Light, Natural and Comfort az
able Artificial Appliances for 1ITD
sunken cheeks and facial deformities.
Old, Loose and Broken Sets repaired while
waiting.
Office open every night until 10 o'clock.
Fifteen years of practical experience and q
graduate Of the Baltimore College of Dental
Surgery. Feb lily
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

Polttfcal.-A Butler and West club
was formed in Homecoming Wsdnes-
day evening.
On Friday evening Of last week .
st. John and Daniel club was organ
lied in Westernport.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

In Ohio, the Hooking Valley op-
orators intend to close their mines at
New Straitsville, Perry county, and
continue only at the mines in Hock k
ing and Athens counties. The Ohio
Central people have ordered all their
mines in the Sunday Creek district
to be closed from this date, until
wages are settled.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

TN Amalgamated Association of
Miners and Laborers has ordered its
members in the Clearfeld bituminous
mines out on strike. This will put
between $4,000 and 10000 men in
idleness. The strike will be both
for better wages and against the COM
pany store system. 1t is thought
likely to become general through
Northern Pennsylvania, and will
have a disastrous effect on trade.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

Schools.- The public schools opened
Monday with generally good attend
anc0.
Mr.. Clayton Purnel's private school
also bsgan-with a larger ATTENDANCE
than expected.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13
Who Knows When

Railroad Trains will be wreckeds
Boilers or Lamps Explods2
Horses take Fright and RUM
Bricks or Tmbers Fanr
Fire Burn or Lightning Strike?
Machinery Crush or Msnsise
Slips or Falls Happen2
Hammers or Weights Bruise
Ladder or Staging Give wsys
Animals Kick or Bitsf
Limbs Sprained or Brokenf
Falls Of Breast or Roof in the Mine
ENATAL or DISABLING INJURY by AC.
IL CIDENT may be caused in any one of a
thousand ways, and the history of coal mining
In this region displays in that avocatiou pc
euliar liability to casualty.
Had each victim Of the eight fatal accidents
in this region last year (iss3) awaited himself
Of Accident Insurance ut q cost Of sl2, their
families would have been UNIDENTIFIED in the
sum Of one thousand dollars eachl
Assuming that the loss Of time imposed up-
on the thirty-6ye persons hurt in the noa-tatal
accidents Of the wear averaged three months,
the lowest possible total reimbursement for
such loss would have been two thousand two
hundred and seventy five dollars upon an ex-
Penditure Of only three hundred and fifty
dollars
With season Of great activity just opening
Il behooyes all underground workers, such a.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Bazaar. Concert, Bau, Picnic
The English Baptist congregation will
hold q bazaar in Odd Fellows Opera
House, Frostburg, OH the 18th, 18th,
10th and 21st Of October, 1884. The
church has upon it . small debt, which
tho pastor informs us, the members
desire to pay. The cooperation Of
the many friends Of the church is
solicited,
A number Of talented ladies and
gentlemen are making extensive prep
arations for concert in Odd Fellows
Opera House Monday evening, Sept.
22d, in aid Of the Congregational
church. The programme is q varied
one, and constructed to please all.
"Our Boys" will hold grand ball in
Pauls Opera House, also on the 22d.
The bills printed announcing the event
set forth the prospect Of q grand time.
The Borden Shaft miners will hold q
picnic at Wright's Crossing on the Goth.
Tho Westher.-The heat this week
has been the occasion of considerable
remark locally among citizens and
generally by the papers throughout
the country.
1t is likely to diminish little, il any,
until about Tues lay, when we expect
a fall Of temperature, followed until
ed inst. by ehangeable weather.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

AT the general session Of the
knights of Labor held in Philadel-
phia last week, T. V. Powderly, ex-
Mayor of Scranton, Pa., was reelected
General Master Workman. Freder-
lex Turner, who is present General
Secretary, was reelected to that
position and George Rufus was also
reelected General Treasurer.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-09-13

EvERY housekeeper should test
sugar before using it in preserving.
If you put spoonful Of white sugar
in pure spring water, the water will
remain clear; but if the sugar con-
tains glucose or other impurities
there will be sediment in the bot
tom of the vessel. Brown sugar
will become ropy when put in water.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-21
THE NEWEST
New Things.

Raw Silk, Felt, aud other Material
for Curtains, ,Draperies, ,FurnitureCOver-
ings, &c.
COrnices, Poles, Loups and Fasten-
ings for Lambrequins, Curtains, &C.
Also Heavy Fringes for same. Up
hOlsterers Nails, &c.
An elegant line of Dress Cloths of
newest styles, for Spring and Summer
wear. Also the newest styles Of cheap
Dress Ginghams and Plaids.
The finest stock of ParasOls ever
shown in my store, about May 1st.
The neatest and best and cheapest
Carpets have ever had. Shown in
the Dry Goods Store and in the large
Room over the Grocery Store.
Druggets, Rugs, Mats, Ottomans, and
a line of new Chinese Mattings.
Window Shades, with either Com
mon or Spring Fixtures, with Loups
or Fringe, either plain or dadoed.
Also the Shading by the yard, and the
Fixtures, Pulls, &C., separately. Ma
teTial for Lace Curtains.
Some choice styles of Summer Silks
for Ladies, Misses and Children.
Window Cleaners, Carpet Sweepers,
Flower Seeds, Patent Port Folio for
Business Papers, sundry other Novel
ties, &C.
Warren's entire Wheat" Patent
Flour. Look out for Circulars.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-21
Wa. FAIRIES & Bro,
Furnishing UldGPtak4IS,
AND DEALERS IN
FURNITURE.
YAM STREET, appsih thl SnNna .HaTgs.
Furniture of all kinds.

Parlor and Chamber Suits. Bureaus, Bedsteads,
Chairs Lounges Tables, Stands Mattresses, Spring
anteed at OF less than City prices for the same
quality of goods jan 2-tf
Smyrna times., 1884-05-21

(il a tract Of four thousand acres still known
as Bohemia Manor, Cecil county, Maryland, on
the east bank of Elk river, which was patented
June 10, 1852 By Lord Baltimore, 10 Augustine
Herman, in consideration Of the latter having
undertaken TO prepare d map Of Maryland
l2) Extract Of q letter % the Lord Baltimore
from the Commissioners appointed by his Lord
ship to settle the bounds between Maryland and
Pennsylvania, June ~, 1852 published in Penn
syiyania Magazine Of History and Biography,
Vol. 6. p. as, notes.
Wee have taken SEVERAL observations and in
nll Of them have not differed two minutes and
wee find Mr. Augustin Herman house to I've IN the
latitude Of 39d q 45mi 50 that your LOrdship has
Tim yet from hence due North which win 20 not
forr short OF Upland q this differs very little
ffOm their own observation lately taken as wee
are credibly informed wee have used our endeav-
oiE IN letting an here know of your L0rdship's
Desire 10 have the bounds determined Il all seem
much satisfied with your Lordship's proceedings
uuch blaming Mr Markham that afier SO many
hourishes he shonld be thus backwards Wee
question but ye Lines VIII fail to answer yor
Lpr1sllips expec.acQna e our true endoavore
eliali nor be wanting 70 give your Lordship salts.
Fiction
Smyrna times., 1884-05-21
% This Letter s PublIahed in Penn Mag Q

(3l This letter Is published in Penn Mag Of
History and Biography p. 432.
10 Ills ErcceFg Alg Lord Baltimore.
Whereas your lordShip hath been pleased 70
Desire O reason Of me under my Hand why CON.
ourr not with your lordship IN Laying ont the
bounds Of this province PENNSYLVANIA upon Della
ware river. My Lord This Is my reason that Qs
received an vt part Of The river Delaware begin
ming ~ Miles above New Castle T0wne and so
Upwards nom The Government Of New York
which is according 20 The Express words Of bis
Penn Esqr I most humbly Conceive That am
not TO be accOumptable % amy other person Than
his Majesty OF Royal Highuess ior any part of
This Province laying upon Delaware River a soc
bounded but If your LOldslipp be willing 30 lay
ont ye bounds befwixt This Province and your
lorushipps Laying towards Chesapeake Bay and
The rivers on That side am ready and willing to
Wayto upon your Lor1snip for SO end & parp0ss
Upland in Pennsylvania Der 29th l6o2.
am my Lord Your Lordshipps most Humble
aeryf Wu. MARKHAM.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-02-15
A Remarkable Steam Engine.

An English firm have recently com.
pleted small light compound engine,
which, in point Of weight, eclipses any
thing heretofore built. This engine is
made of steel and phospor-bronze; all
parts are built as light as possible, the
rods and shafting and all rllts possible
being bored out to reduce weight. AT
speed of only 800 revolutions minute
they indicate over twenty horsepower,
and weigh but 1O5 pounds all told. This
engine would give fully thirty horse.
power actual at piston-speed of 500
feet minute. The size is three ano
three quarters high pressure, seven and
half low pressure, and five stroke. That
thirty horsepower can be had from 3
proper utilization of steam and prope,
distribution of 105 pounds of metal is
certainly most astonishing, especially so,
considering that the engine is compound.
A ship of 1850 tons displacement was
almost unknown fifty years ago; to-day
the transatlantic steamer, the highes,
class of the mercantile marine, has from
5000 to 1880 tons displacement, and
engines of 5000 to 10000 one horse
power. Several of the transatlantic
liners have shown mean ocean-speed OF
twenty miles an hour, and make the pas.
sage in less than seven Popular
Science MonthLv
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-02-15

bright smile broke over the boys face,
and, half turning around, he exclaimed:
"Father, it's my painterl" and, to his
surprise, Eustace found that in that house
hold, at least, he was hero; and the
young artist never felt more reverence for
his art than he did as ho listened to the
account of the good his picture had
done.
For some time Charlie had kept tho
sketch, and for time had been afraid to
show it to his father, but the man found
it by chance one day, and sit was more
than could stand, sir, he said, address,
ing Eustace. ~ did not need any one to
tell what it meant, but, although l Won
dered where it came from, was ashamed
to ask. Somehow / could not get the
picture out of my head, / even used to
dream of it at night until it fairly worried
me, so that gave up the drink; and |
had the picture hung up there that
might not have chance of forgetting
what dragged myself down to once"
So the story ended; and in his heart
Eustace Carroll is prouder of that little
sketch, hanging in o common black frame
over the mantelpiece of the country cot
tage, than he would be if he should paint
a picture that would make his name ia
nous throughout his life.