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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-04-12
The Paris Police.

No sooner is one strike over in
France than another begins. Now
that the nine hundred Paris cab-drivers
recently on strike have returned to
their work, the city is menaced with
another "greve' OF still more serious
character Nj. Waldcck- Rousseau
measure attaching the prefecture Of
police to the ministry of the interior
contains certain novel provisions as to
pensions which injuriously affect the
interests of some tive thousand mem
bers of the force. The police of Paris
are, rs a rule, old soldiers, and they
have hitherto been entitled to their
pensions after twenty-five years str-
vice, their time in the army being al
lowed to count. By the new regula-
tions, a man, il seems, will not be al
lowed to retire till he has reached the
age of 60. Thus a person entering the
force at the age of 20 will have to serve
forty years before he can regain his
liberty. This is felt as great hard
ship, and the men talk of res gning in
body if this portion of the new bill
becomes law This is a serious mat
ter for the Par:sians, who (thanks to
recent rad cal Interference with the
forcc) for some time have had to COM
plain of the ineilicency of their police. -
81. JaDleS'S Gazette.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-04-12

The Paris Figaro says of Herr Lask-
er: ''Ele was eloquent; he had clear
and incisive way of saying things which
always gained him attention. Bismarck
himself stood in awe of him, and by
his death the Chancellor has been re-
lieved of a dangerous adversary. For
two years Llsker hardly made speech.
though devoted to his principles and
present at debates as an earnest listener.
His friends urged him often to speak.
though they knew he was tired out, and
they say he died Of fatigue and disgust.
His place will long remain empty, for
good speakers are rare in the German
Chambers and the fight in behalf of
secession is daily becoming more diff
cult"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-04-12

tho mountain sides, provides for the
more ready surface drainage and the
more rapid supply OF water to the
streams during the storms, there can
be no doubt. But there is another re-
lation that has thus far been overlook
ed and that is the conclusions lately
published by Fankcnhauser ana based
upon the results Of hi, observations
made in the Canton of Bernc. IN swift
zerland. have brought To light. HIS
observations were carried on cOnsecu-
lively throughout period OF thirteen
wears, during which time he kept Il
careful record of the temperature OF
the air and soil, and of the rainfall and
moisture, both within the forest ana
upon the open country. While all the
results are OF great interest, those
hearing upon the relation OF rainfall TO
forest are of especial interest at inns
time, for they show that the son coy r
ed by forest receives as much rs 1917
per cent. less of rain than does the
open country. Thus while forest has
n tendency to prevent the too rapld
flow of water on the surface INTO Inc
streams it also has tendency to cause
marked diminution in tie amount OF
water to De disposed of. These results
en- ircly confirm those previously OBJ
tanned by Ebermaycr. Here are, there
fore, further reasons for the prcserya-
ton OF forests.
The lower temperature prcValllnS
within the forests is also OF importance
since it is rs rule much lower tnan
that Of the open country. Bat whllc
this i, a fact we find that it has no in
tlucncc upon the quantity OF rainfall
received. Ia these results. however
there i, nothing TO show that the for
es.s have 40 influence upon the rainfall
received upon the open country. On
the other hand. there woult seem TO
be very little doubt that the destruction
of the trees has a very decided action
upon the proportion of rain received
upon the cleared section. The ques-
ton Of the relation of forests to rain
fall, though not completely settled,
will have been cleared up to this eX-
tent, and the facts here presented
should serve to stimulate to the de-
termination OF some means by which
the rapid destruction OF our forests
may be checked.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-04-12
FORESTS AND FLOODS.

The important question of the rela-
ton of forests to rainfall, to drain
age, and especially to the rapid rise OF
rivers in spring, has returned with re-
newed interest. A question frequently
and earnestly discussed seems to never
become old, never lacking in interest,
never failing as fruitful source of food
for thought. The movement of the
centres of the lumber trade toward the
Northwest attests the rapid destruction
American forests are suffering, but the
records that have been kept in this
country, as bearing especially upon the
area in forest upon any watershed and
the average hight Of water in the
streams issuing from il, have never
been kept to that extent which would
enable one to arrive at any satisfactory
conclusion with regard to this matter.
That the areas of virgin forests in
Pennsylvania and West Virginia have
diminished during the last two or three
decades and that the maximum nights
attained by the floods In the Ohio river
have shown decided tendency to in
crease from year TO year the records
lately published plainly show.
That the removal Of the larger trees
and the attendant destruction OF the
under~rowth, causing denudation Of
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-04-12

Rev. DR.. De Costa, of New York,
says: Mulch of the modern skepti-
cism is naked, blank denial. Mod
ern skcptics deny God; but do they ex-
plain creation? They make q dull.
aching void, and leave their disciples
to despair. They tell you that your
theory of the w age OF life is false, but
they sail nowhere. Their vessel, load
ed to the gunwalc with denials, lies al
the wharf and never leaves the port,
but rots where it lies. These men
represent modern thought only in their
vanity"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-04-12

Mr.. g. w. Cable, the writer, says he
would rather have nightly engagements
and travel all day than remain over at
a hotel. All sorts OF people, he says,
hunt him outlook agents, people
with pet hobbies which they want him
to take up and advocate, and other
varieties OF the genus bore. He was
interrupted constantly and could get
little rest.
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fCREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE

and cono.s
coMMo0ioys WELL We.
FINEST
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way
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GIVE THEM A CALL.
THE WEEKLY
LaSale Co. HerolQ

Ha, secured wider known dist notion rs the ablest
tue most powerful and the most widely circulated
German weekly in this state. out,ide of the city OF
Chrngo. II Is recognize! by every class and element
as he worthy exponent and representative Of the
Illinois.
III popularity and great circulation among inteli
gent and prosperous Germans bestows upon IL value
as u advertising medium which is not Possessed by
IOthcr German Journal In this part Of the state OF
c. ZWANZIG, Editor.
Ottawa H., March Il. 1888
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-04-12

John I. Townsend.a prominent New
York lawyer, says the practice of fix
ing" juries is more common than most
people believe.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-04-12
Excitement.

"What causes the rush nj Forbes * Lor.
riaux'. drug storrT" The free distribution Of
sample bottles uf Or. Bosankos Cough and
Lung Syrup, the most popular remedy fo'
coughs. colds, consumption and bronchitis
now on the market Regular size ~ cents
and - 90
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CHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND g. PACIFIC R'Y,


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Off between oachc
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PLACE 70 Find ANYTHING YOU wan!
DRY GOODS NOTIONS HATS CAPS, BOOTS, SHOES, OIL CLOTHS,
CARPETS, C1oth1ng, efcc.

HUI are limited to call and see our
unequoLed display of ue10 attractions
in Spring Goods, Which We have just
opened for the inspection of Everybody
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-01-26
1884 THE DAY. 1884
MORNING AND EVENING.
ALL THE NEWS.
THE DAY for 1884 will embrace q
Morning and Evening Edition.

TNHE MORNING EDITION will be an
L elght-page paper, cut and pasted, thus
giving the most convenient form for
perusal OF large newspaper, and enabling
better distribution of news and other reading
matter, while allowing toadvertisers the most
attractive display possible.
THE Day will aim to be the very best vehi-
Gle OF news and organ of opinion. Its re-
sources for gathering news are thorough, and
1t will not stint the account of matters of i'm
pOrtance to a mere mention. 1t will gather
its items from the whole world and present
them promptly and clearly while it will give
special attention to objects of home interest.
The industrial resources of Maryland and
the entire South will claim thorough and in
telligent discussion, with view to the pro-
lest development
In its EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT, The
Day will eXpound Constitutional Democratic
principles, promote the policy of the Demo-
cratic party, and foster the political interests
of the entire people. To that end it will
abiding conviction that whatever is clearly
right cannot fail to be polite.
1t will not, however, be confined to the do
main of politics, but give ample attention to
Literature, the Arts and Sciences Commerce,
Mechanics, Manufactures, Agriculture, and
every industrial sphere.
Its MARKET REPORTS, Domestic and
Foreign, will be the fullest
Its SHIPPING NEWS will be the freshest
and most accurate.
PRICE TWO CENTS. Served by Carriers
at twelve cents week. Mailed, postage paid,
for Six Dollars a year. or Fifty Cents month
in advance.
THE EVENING EDITION of The Day
will lose none of the vitality force and ener-
gy that have made it Il treside companion in
thousands of homes. 1t will have fresh Tel
egraph News, Local Reports and Editorial
Matter and will still commend itself as the
VERY BEST ONE-CENT PAPER
to be found. In price it will remain us at
prescnt--SiX Cents u week. served by Carriers,
Three Dollars year, or Twenty-Five Cents q
month, postage free.
"a Send in your subscriptions promptly,
Address THE DAY.
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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-01-26

small! coin, and as the merchants would
not take it the soldiers just made the
old town hum until an armed regiment
was sent out and the whole regiment
is now under arrest in the barracks.
At Zacaticas few days ago a polit-
ical mob attacked the carriage of Gen,
Cadena, killing the coachman and the
Generals nephew, the latter being
taken for the General.
Work on the extension of the Inter-
national railroad into Mexico is sus-
pended, the contractors being unable
to secure sufficient funds from the
company having the work in charge to
pay their men. many OF whom have
come in from the wilds. where they
have been for months, with scarcely
enough money to buy bread. The
part of this work being discontinued
has depreciating effect on business
here, as the railroads are nearly all we
have to depend on however, in a few
weeks work will begin on the bridge
over the Rio Grande at this point and
times will get much more lively, at
least during the progress Of its erection.
1t has been talked of by some that
the Free Zone" on the other side,
which gives to 'New Laredo" such
great advantages over Laredo, will be
abolished after the next presidential
election, which occurs this spring, and
if the rumor should be verified Laredo,
Texas, will be good place to locate.
The weather, which for several days
past has been pretty cool, is now as
warm and pleasant as we could wish.
.'Bueno dos" KARS.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-01-26
CORRESPOND ENCE
LETTER FROM OUR TEXAN.

LAREDO Texas, Jan. 4, 1884.
To the MINING JOURNAL:
AS this is rather an interesting
season at this point and some very
important events occurring in Mexico,
which do not seem to be noticed in
the eastern press, | thought ! would
be doing your readers at least a favor
by sending them to you, even if the
manner Of doing so is not up to the
standard of the ''regulation" cor
respondent.
Just now we have the Ficstas. or yearly
feasts, which the MeXicans hold os-
tensibly in honor of Chlistmas-tide,
but in fact they are mere money
making affairs backed by wealthy
gamblers. These Fiestas are held on
plazas. one occupied by gambling out
fits of all kinds, from wheels Of fortune
down to chuck-a-luck and the nee
essary neutrality-suspicious. and res
taurants. There are also several
stands where Mexican curosities are
sold. Some OF them are very remark
able. being specimens OF pottery with
here and there some marble paper
weights from Guadalahiara. Bands of
music are stationed in the centre OF
the ground in the evening and ladies
promenade round and round in an
ever-moving circle. and who are long
ingly gazed at by the poor gentlemen
who occupy the seats. and who do not
dare make an advance toward obtain
ing an introduction. Il may t,c very
pleasant and enjoyable to the Mexican
boys, but We Americans wouI! not
stand that sort of thing long. The
games keep going until near morning
sometimes, males and females alike
betting at table, winning or losing
with the utmost Indifference. On the
second, or Bull Plaza, the bull-fghts
occur, for which Spain is famous and
IN which Mexico attempts rivalry. |
will not bore You with Il description of
them, but will simply state that they
have Il very degrading effect on the
morals of any people who will allow
them ana accord them patronage.
The matadors are very brave men,
but are so deficient in what is termed
1.-The milk of human Kindness" that
their bravery does not command the
respect it would otherwise.
\ great deal OF excitement has been
occasioned lately by the action of the
Mexican government in the recent
train robbery on the Mexican National
railway. Men in high standing are
implicated in it as tile organizers of
the band who perpetrated the outrage.
The mayor of New Laredo, Mexico,
was arrested a few days ago and taken
to Monterey in irons by special train.
His name is Pablo Quintana, and as
we'll as being charged with being the
leading spirit in the train robbery, re-
ports, circulated by Mexican papers,
say he was formerly contrabandista.
1t is now rumQred that he will be shot
in few days with twelve others who
assisted in the robbery.
The action of the Mexican govern
ment in forcing the people to receive
the almost valueless nickel money in
pay for everything is a very deplorable
one and will not rebound to the credit
of the country in fact, small riots oc-
cur daily in consequence of the mer-
chants refusing to take nickels in pay
ment for goods. AT Monterey whole
regiment of soldiers were paid off in
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-01-26
Eastern Tieics of the Coat Tiade'

There is not the slightest change
to report in the bituminous trade. 1t
still continues dulIer than last year
owing to the causes explained in a
former review. Consumption, pro-
duction and prices are the same as they
have been for two or three months.
and the current business remains
small in volume. The freight rates
are also unchanged so that the Clear
field region has not as yet gained its
expected advantage over Cumberland.
The year will not be up until March
|, and then if a new deal in freight
rates is not made to the benefit of the
Cleartield men they will stop work,
unless buyers meet them with higher
prices. This buyers are not likely to
do if they can get what coal they need
from the Cumberland region at lower
prices. Altogether the prospect is a
blue one for the Clearlield people.
Dependency, therefore, is the ruling
and only feature in the bituminous
coal trade, and there is nothing new
about that.-Shenandoah (Pa.) .Mn-
ing. Heruzd.
The bituminous trade is dull and
quiet, as is usual at this season
of the year, and the operators and
jobbers in this variety Of fuel find nc
particular points Of interest to note.
We look for Il large output this year,
and low range of prices, with very
active competition for the trade that
is to be had. In view of the fact that
there is a growing trade in bituminous
coal, it is unfortunate that those opera,
tors supplying the scaboard markets
cannot agree upon the same method
Of securing better prices. We notice
that Il pooling arrangement has been
made in many of the trade or pro
ducing centres, but that this, the lar,
gcst market, is left in chaotic con-
dition. 1t is said to be difficult to bring
smaller miners and shippers, but some
relief could be given to the trade il
the larger shippers, backed by the
carrying companies, were 10 adopt
some policy looking to a districtin2
of the sales. The c. 4 O., the Penn
syIvania, and b. 4 Q. ought to be able
to manage this trade. There is coal
from the Erie mines going into
New England and giving the opera,
tors in other Goals an occasional Jog
ging, and before many months VIZ
shall have the new ClcarIieId coal
over the Reading system, so that il
is about time that the ground were
carefully canvassed and a proper ba-
sis for the season agreed upon.--Coa1
Trade JOUrn0l.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-01-26

THE Homecoming Recier states as a
fact that Cumberland provides for all
her deranged in securing them Office"
Not so bad. Frostburg JOURNAL.
We suppose when you made Your terrific
fight for the location Of the insane asylum at
Frostburg you were looking out for conven-
lent refuge for the people of your place who
had gone daft trying to get office. And it
would take great big house to hold them
too.-Cumberland Nems
Quite true. But, metaphorically
speaking, they all died, and the rest
Feel like one who treads alone
Some banquet hall deserted etc.
Fact is, we have been able to save so
far only our Mayor and Councilmen,
Bailiff, Clerk and Street Supervisor
In time they, too, will go the way of
official flesh, and, as is our wont, it
will become our duty. if not yours,
to speak well of those who, having
"gone daft" will have also gone dead.
IT is understood that popular feel
ing" concerning the insane asylum,
which "underwent a change" after
the county gave over 500 majority in
favor of its erection, is rapidly getting
back to its original level. Along
with the swell comes little drift
wood indicating that the almshouse
proposal is breaking up. In short,
the signilicators point to Frostburg
as the one and only genuine location,
and our people should 'take the tide
at its flood" Even in Cumberland,
Frostburg is now spoken of in terms
of chastened regard.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-01-26

FOREIGN dealers in certain Amerl-
can products denouncc our State svs-
tenn of inspections. In the article of
tobacco, for instance, it is asserted
that the certificates are worth less and
therefore fraudulent. Some pressure
will be brought to bear upon the
Legislature to abolish system which
vexes and taxes the producers of an
important article and burdens the
consumers.
With this law there are several
other denominations, all tending to
hamper trade and restrict the area of
business. The mercantile license
tax is a sample. Itappears singular
that in free country anybody should
be required to obtain the States per-
mission to sell merchandise, and that
in the sale of the permit the State
should lay upon the freedom Of do
nestle commerce a specific impost in
addition to the uniform tax. This
institution we call the State, an asso-
citation of people organized for COM
mon good, is at open enmity with
every species of double taxation ex-
cept that which it lays upon barter.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-01-26

AT 10 o'clock Tuesday morning
the jury in the trial of James Mutt
brought in a verdict of Not guilty
on account Of insanity at the time the
act was committed Wednesday
Mutt was discharged from custody.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-01-26
ADDITIONAL LOC1L.

IN GIVE knew it wouldn't do.
Hear Smith, of the Meyersdale Com
mercial:
Robinson, Of the Homecoming Refer, adj
yises Oder, of the Frostburg JOURNAL to take
Pcruna. Itwontdo. Prescrip. no good, We
fried Peruna and had two weeks fight to
keep from getting on drunk. Try some
thing else
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-01-26

The result is-that after all, 1t
amounts to the tradesmen as so much
vexation, while the people, the stock
holders in and the beneficiaries of
government, ultimately pay the ex-
else and collateral damages.
Whatever evil there may be in free
trade, considered with regard to ex-
change with foreign countries, it is
safe to say that in both municipal
and Interstate commerce, it is a
principle as desirable in practice as
correct in theory.
Abolish the mercantile license
laws and all others that impede Or
binary bargain and sale and in the
end handicap every department of in
dustrial activity.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-01-26

GEORGE ". CHILDs, of philadel-
phia, has sent five hundred dollars to
the Peter Cooper Monument fund.
The smart newspaper photographers,
who are constantly ridicaiing Mr..
Childs, would do we'll to initiate
some OF his generositles. lie is not
only constant. but generally most
iudicious giyer.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-01-26

PHYSICAL COMFORT FROM OLD
MISUNDERSTANDING ''wood- pulp"
newspapers are more impervious to
wind currents than the thickest car
pet. Three or four layers of them
with the air spaces between, are as
good non-conductors as a plastered
wall with its minute air cracks, or as
an ordinary bed spread and one or
two placed between the blankets are
equal to an extra quilt, to keep in
the warmth of the bodies of the
slcepers.
Tackled on the beams over Il cellar
a few thickness of newspapers are
equal to an extra floor or ceiling
placed there, in keeping the rooms
above warm. Nailed up so that they
will not be wet by rain, around the
horse and cattle stalls, or the chicken
abodes, occupied by any animals,
human, or otherwise, newspapers are
warmer than outer board siding,
rough or planed and they can be
renewed at pleasure at no cost, and
removed in spring for additional ven-
tilation. In short, the judicious use
newspapers may be made to save half
the fuel in well-to-do homes, and
supply its lack to the poverty strick-
en-. We call the special attention Of
benevolent societies to this fact.
Farmers may by using newspapers
save much feed otherwise used up by
the animals in keeping warm. Eggs
will be far more abundant if the hens
are kept warm, by lining their win
ter quarters with newspapers, and
stock poultry 60 through well on halt
the feed otherwise required.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-01-26
.ssiisA HAL Z 7 EN- S i.

y Spanish silver coin, bearing date
1863 and the name of Carlos III. by
the grace otGod, King of Spain and
the indies, was recently found at
Hayre-d e- Grace.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-01-26

THE standard of commercial in
tegrity is low, Many things pass for
sharp and shrcwd which are simply
disreputable. The man. who roby by
deception is no better than usncak-
thief, and far more dangerous. .Bus,
mess is business is aphrase that coy
crs more sins than charity.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-01-26

THE Plttsburg (Pa.) Djspatch of Il
recent date contained the following:
''Dear girls, look before You leap
look at the young mans bank ac-
count We agree with an exchange
in saying this is very foolish advice.
Better inquire whether he has II good
reputation for honesty and integrity.
Whether he has Il sound body and Il
good mind, and is a stranger i'll the
saloon. Whether he is kind to
mother and sister. Better marry
any young man with these virtues
without dollar than any fortunate
youth with bank account with the
vices coursing through his veins and
shaping him for future misery
Frederick Union.