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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18
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School Afdirs.-At the session of
the State teachers association, held at
Deer Park last week, Prof. H. G..
Weimer, examiner, of this county, was
elected vice-president. He will wear
the honor we'll
w. NJ. Weller of Cumberland, won
the Westminster college scholarship
at the competitive examination of Mon
day and Tuesday.
The Homecoming Rerie,c pronounces
the examination for the Westminster
college scholarship competitive
hoax"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18
BreCttieS.--We are to have N

Brertties.- We are to have music,
several baseball matches. a lootrace,
in fact, everything on the programme
except fight, next Tuesday. If 1t is
a pleasant day for war we may be
favored in that line, too. Let us hope
for the best.
The locustsappear to have "bunched
their hits" Sometimes single tree
shows that a swarm paid it undivided
attention then several trees, standing
together, display the withered twig
and leaf in profusion, while those
around remain unscathed.
Several Of our young men walked to
Dams Rock Saturday night to witness
q Sunday sunrise from the great
height. They had a very pleasant noe
turnal jaunt, sweet repose at the base
of the rock, a long wait for the climax,
and, curiously enough, the sun came up
without thump, or even jar. The
silence of the affair was immensely in
tense.
Editor Avirett thinks rightly that
this is good time for plums to fall.
He has one but it doesn't look like it
had been dosed.
Pay week. Bring the ducats to these
headquarters, and we will bestow upon
thee an illuminated blessing.
Look at c. F. Nickel's proposition
for the next two weeks. "New Bust
ness Locals" He will do all he prom
ises, because he has the wherewith to
do it.
The water reached down yesterday
to the middle level, and is now hunting
for the lowest place in the neighbor-
hood of Bowery. By Sunday there
will be vacancy in every pipe in
Frostburg unless rain the ever kind
friend of the company comes to its
rescue.
Charles Beauregard Wunder, broth
er of Rev. Edward Wunder, assistan I
pastor of st. Patrick's Catholic church
Cumberland, was drowned near Bal
timore last Monday.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18

Proceedings City CouncH.-The
City Council convened in regular
monthly session Monday evening.
Present a full board.
Messrs Alfred Jefries, Thomas Dill
lon and Joseph Bear appeared on be-
half Of the fire department for the pur-
chase of 500 feet of additional hose,
the present supply being alleg ed to be
in an unsuitable ondition. The mat
ter was referred to the mayor with
the request that he secure prices of
different kind of hose, possess himself
of other pertinent facts and report at
the next meeting.
Action on the petition OF certain
citizens of Frost Avenue for lighting
that thoroughfare with gas was de-
fered.
A number of new crossings were
ordered to be laid.
Bids for furnishing 300 perches Of
broken stone were received as follows {:
j. A. Mclaughlin s.. Is per perch NJ.
Gunnett and Bro, So John Mayors
So. The contract was given to the
last named.
Mr.. Purnell, attorney for the corpor-
alton, appeared with the manuscript
of proposed codifcation of the city
ordinances, but as the work had only
been partially overlooked by the COM
mittee on ordinances, action was de-
ferred on the whole and only an enact
ing ordinance passed providing for the
proposed codifcation and publication.
A committe consisting of the Mayor
and Messrs. Ort and Duggan was APP
pointed to examine site for a build.
ing to contain council chamber, sta
tion-house and reel room, and to as
certain cost of same, etc.
An extension of 80 days was given
the citizens of Frost Avenue for laying
the sidewalks ordered to be put down
there.
The Office of street supervisor was
declared vacant, and the incumbent
notified of such action. Further con-
sideration of the question postponed.
Adjourned.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18
Summer Visitors. The follovinc, ~

Summer Visitors. The following per
sons are spending the summer months
at Mrs. Richard Beal's Mont View
Cottages /: Mrs. Shepherd Lee, Gin
cinnati Mrs. Dockstater, Miss Jennie
Dockstater, Miss Wyner, Mrs. E. Key
Buchanan, Washington, D. c.. J. R.
Edison, wife, two children and nurse,
Mrs. George H. Bear and two children,
Mrs. Richards, Baltimore Mrs. J. C.
Orrick, Misses Virgie and Helen
Orrick, Cumberland Misses Fannie V.
Miller and Ella F. Welsh, Hyattstown,
Md. ; Mr.. and Mrs. O. J. Moat, Frost
burg.
At the Frost Mansion House Rev.
G. W. Huntingdon, wife and children
Theo Luman, wife and children Miss
Macbeth r. S. Sizer, wife and chill
dren, and Mrs. Brooke, of Cumber-
land, are quartered for the summer.
Baseball Notes.-Clubs and contests
are becoming so numerous that it is
difficult for layman to keep track of
them.
Bedford Wednesday scalded Cum
berland badly-14 to 5.
On the Frostburg grounds a large
number of men have been at work all
the week, and the improvement is
daily growing more decided. The fol-
lowing diagram exhibits fair idea of
ground and proportions:
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18

LIVER COMPLAINT is declared by many old
sufferers, after years of medical experiment,
to be incurable and yet VINEGAR BITTERs has
effected innumerable permanent and perfect
cures of chronic cases Invalids, do not suf-
fer longer, but purchase bottle of the Bitters
and judge for yourselves.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18


wait upon all who need services of this char
acter in the most satisfactory manner.
Advice to Mothers.-Are you disturbed
at night and broken of your rest by sick
child suffering and crying with pain of cut
ting teeth? If SO, send at once and get
bottle of Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
FOR CHILDREN TEETHING. Its value is meal
culable. 1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Depend upon it, mothers
there is 10 mistae about it. 1t cures dysen-
terry and diarrhoca, regulates the stomach and
bowels, cures wind colo, softens the gums
reduces inflammation, and gives tone and en-
ergy to the whole system. Mrs. WINsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING is
pleasant to the taste, and is the PRESERVATION
of the oldest and best female nurses and
physicians in the United State and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world. Price
25 cents bottle.
"WRAP cake of it in cloth and pass the
iron over it frequently. The iron will then
run smoothly and give beautiful finish al a
great saving of labor" This is the short and
simple direction for using Standard Laun
dry Wax-an article which gives an elegant,
smooth finish to linen, prevents irons from
sticking and rllsting, saves labor and preserve.
the linen. Sold by G. A. WINGERT, druggist
SAVE time and money by using Stewards
Healing Powper for cuts and sores on animals
oolIt every WlcTc. 10 ana ~ cents q DOX. lrV
it.
All in want of Fire or Accident lp-
surance can be fully and satisfactorily ac-
commodated at the JOURNAL OFFICE.
The Great Pennsylvania to the West.
before ma ng their arrangements,
wonld advise all those who contemplate trip
to any of the Western States or Territories to
consult the many advantages offered by the
Pennsylvania Railroad. Its train service is
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Fifth Avenue, will receive prompt and full
reply.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18
Notice by Administrative.
Estate OF John RuhI, deceased.

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
L scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court for Allegany county letters of admins
tratiOn on the estate of
JOHN RUHL,
late of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the said estate are here
by warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof, to the subscriber
OK OR BEFORE TUESDAY, JANUARY II, 1886,
they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate Those indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this It'll
day of July, 1885. SARAH J. RUHL,
July IL Administrators.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18

BuckIen's Arnica SaIve-The Best
Salve i'll the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores
Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chapped Hands, Chilbains, Corns and all
S in Druptions, and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
25 cents per box. For sale by d. G. Percy.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18
Very Remark IL bIe RecOyery-Mr Geo

Very Remarkable RecOvery.-Mr Geo
V. Willing, of Manchester, Mich, writes :
MY wife has been almost helpless for five
years so helpless that she could not turn over
in bed alone. She used two Bottles of Elec-
trio Bitters, and is so much improved that
she is able now to do her own wor. -
Electric Bitters will do all that is claimed
for them. Hundreds of testimonials attest
their great curative powers. Only SO cents a
bottle at Percy's.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18

DR.. J. P; CALDWELL, well known physi-
clan of Baltimore says After a careful trial
l have found "Dr. Petzolds German Bitters''
an agreeable combination of pure health
giving herbs, free from all toxic and object
ionable matter.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18
te New Advertisements.
Odd Fellows Opera House.
JOHN RAVENSCRAFT, PROPRIETOR.

JOHN RAVENSCRAFT, PROPRIETOR.
THIS WELL KNOWN AND POPULAR
L HALL is open for engagement to all re-
sponsible parties. local or foreign. Being the
largest hall in Frostburg, and conveniently
located it affords the best facilities for provid-
ing Troupes, Lectures, Fairs, Festivals, ETC.,
with the amplest scope to secure the fullest
patronage. 1t is well heated, lighted and ven
tilated, so that solid comfort is available in
any season. For terms apply to or address
the proprietor. June 30
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18
Business Locals.

DoN'T forget to call at c. HARTMAN S and see
the New High-Arm Davis Vertical Feed Sew
ing Machine This machine retains all the
merits of the old machine, and besides
possesses many advantages in construction
end work over any other machine.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18
4 Wonderful Discovery.-Co,

tives and all who suffer from any affection of
the Throat and Lungs, can find certain cure
in Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. Thousands of permanent cures verify
the truth of this statement. No medicine can
thow such record of wonderful cures
Thousands of once hopeless sufferers now
gratefully proclaim they owe their lives to
this New Discovery 1t will cost you nothing
to give it a trial. Free Trial Bottles at Percv's
Drug Store. Large size so cents and 81.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18

HALLS Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover
never fails in restoring gray hair to its youth
full color, lustre, and vitality. DR.. "A. A.
Hayes, State Assayer of Massachusetts, en-
dorses it, and all who give it fair trial unite
in grateful testimony to its many virtues.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
~~~~--O------~-~-~-~---~-
AMERICAN LINE.
THE ONLY TRANSATLANTIC LINE
AIL1NG UNDER THE AMERICAN FLAG
One of our New, First-Class, Full-Powered
MAIL STEAMERS
VIII Sail Every Wednesday from PHILADELPHIA

nNHE Steamers ofthe american Line" rank
i among the Finest Ships crossing the At
hntic Ocean. They are built of iron, full
powered and strictly tirst-class. They are all
constructed in accordance with the latest inn
provements, and are equal in Safety, Strength,
Elegance, Comfort and Speed, to any Ocean
Steamers now afioat. Passenger accommodate
tons for all classes are unsurpassed, and tick
cts are sold to and from Great Britain, Ireland,
Germany, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and
all other parts of the Continent of Europe, at
rates as low as any other first-class line. Of
PROPOSED SAILINGS 70
From American Line Dock, Pier SO, South
Wharves, foot OF Washington avenue, Phila-
delphia: -.-
LORD GOUGH........W Wednesday, June 10
BRITISH PRINCE. -. Wednesday, June II
*ILLINOIS. ... Saturday, June 20
LORD Give. Wednesday, June "a
BRITISH PRINCESS. Wednesday, July l
Steamers marked thus carry only inter-
mediate and Storage passengers. Steamers
not marked carry only saloon and steerage
passengers. PETER WRIGHT d Sons,
Gen'l Ag'ts, 307 Walnut St. Philadelphia.
For rates and tickets apply to
HIrCHINS BROS,
June 6-y Frostburg, Md.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18

OF the amount of coal shipped from
this region this year l ,l54 SIT tons have
gone from mines on the Maryland side
of the Potomac river.
The Clearfeld output to above date
is LIP ,946 tons, or 352 ,S04 tons in ex-
cess Of Georges Creek.
Our calculations, all given in gross
tons, show for other competing regions
to date above given as below:
Chesapeake e. Ohio railway, w. Va. $50, 40
Pocahontas, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 250, 402
Broadtop, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S7,l43
The two former exhibit large in
creases over same period last year
Broadtop, like our own region, runs
behind.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18
Eat and Sleep Better.--"Aroman

Eat and Sleep Better.--"Aromanna"
makes the weakest nerves strong, and the
most despairing minds bright and cheerful.
"Aromanna" gives new life vigor and energy
to the over-worked body and brain, and all
healthier and stronger. 1t is the best and
safest remedy ever sold and must be tried to
know the perfect health and strength it's use
insures. Price % and rs cents. Sold by d.
G. Percy, Frostburg, Md.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18
New Goods at b. Stern eco,

and Summer styles in Dress Goods, Notions
and Millinery in the richest and rarest pro-
fusion displayed on shelves and counters No
trouble to be suited; in fact it is harder to de-
eide what you can do without than what you
must have
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18

Furniture by the Carload have Just
received two carloads select Furniture bought
at prices specially low. l wish, moreover, to
sell these goods at small profit, and all who
buy them will get the benefit of tirst-class
Furniture at low rates Call and examine.
c. f. NICKEL
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18
ALLAN LIN T..
STEAM BETWEEN
Baltimore and Liverpool,
CALLING AT
HALIFAX
EACH WAY.

TNHE SPLENDID SCREW STEAMERS
L of the above Line will run as follows:
Tons. From. Baltimore.
CASPIAN. 1000. Tuesday, June 30
HANOVERIAN.. 1000. Tuesday, July IA
NOVA SCOTIAN.. 1900. Tuesday, July %
CASPIAN..........32 300. Tuesday, Aug. IL
HANOVERIAN.. 5000. Tuesday Aug. %
NOVA SCOTIAN. 1900. Tuesday, Sept.
And thereafter fortnightly.
All Steamers are appointed to leave Balti-
moretat a. IN. on their advertised dates.
Storage Passage to or from Liverpool, Lon
donderry Glasgow, Queenstown, Belfast,
Bristol, Cardiff, &c, at Lowest Rates.
Very Best Accommodations for Storage and
intermediate Passengers.
An experienced Surgeon is attached to each
vessel
intermediate and Storage Stewardesses car
ried by each Steamer for the purpose of at
tending to the wants of females and children.
For further particulars or Passage Tickets
apply to A. SCH UMACHER & CO.,
No. South Gay street, Baltimore,
Or in Frostburg to J. JANDORF,
June 27-y Main Street.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18

Sure Cure for Scratches-Continenta
Hoof Ointment. For sale by G. A. WINGERT,
druggist Frostburg Nd.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18
New Business Locals.

Ayers SARsAPAR1LLA is the most effective
blood-purifier ever devised. 1t is recommen-
ded by the best physicians.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18

Don't Lose Sight of the Fact that C. f.
Nickel, who is always ready to afford the
lowest prices on the finest and largest stock of
Furniture, will, during the next two weeks,
offer special inducements to cash buyers, ow
ing to the immense supply on hand.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18

Continental HOof Ointment-A per
feet remedy for hard and cracked hoofs, cuts,
bruises, bites, etc New feet can be grown in
from three to four months. For sale by GEO.
A. WINGERT, druggist, Frostburg, Nd.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18

AS an Undertaken C, +. Nickel is special
list. With full knowledge of the business in
all its delicate details and Hearscs of the
finest make he is thoroughly prepared to
wait upon all who need services of this char
acter in the most satisfactory manner.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18
GEORGES GREEK COAL.
Weekly Statement of Shipments.

The record of shipments from the
mines of the Georges Creek coal region
for the week ending Saturday evening,
July II, 1855, closed as follows:
Total tons for week 55,342
year III $40, 142
Compared with corresponding period
last year, Il decrease of.......... 81, 1913
Total tons to B. & 0. railroad for week 34,S19
g q" year.1 ,ol4,712
Compared with corresponding period
last year, Il decrease of......... 1888
Total tons to Pa. railroad for week E. 1874
" " " year,. 2l2, AGA
Compared with corresponding period
last year, decrease of.......... 1851
Total tons to c. d 0. canal for week. 1860
" {" 6 year. 142, 965
Compared with corresponding period
last year, an increase of........ 4,265
Total tons shipped over C. & p. rail
road Tor week. .................. 50, 3b6
Over same for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. S94, 332
Total tons shipped over G. G. & c. rail
road for week Observation-Disclosures. 1850
Over same for Observation-Disclosures. 263, GA
Compared with corresponding period
last year, an increase of. ....... 1865
Total tons shipped over w. Va CT
and Pittsburg railroad for week. G,42S
Over same for year. 2l5,465
Compared with corresponding period
last year, decrease of........ G,G2t
The heaviest shippers for week
l, Consolidation. .(tons) ........... 14,i05
3, Maryland ....... " ........... 9,S02
No other company shipping over. 5000
Shipments for year
l, Consolidation. .Nons) .......... $50, GIL
2, Maryland ....... g .......... 1853, $50
3, w. Va. Central. " .......... 153,9SS
4, Georges Creek. =" .......... 124, 037
5, New Central. .... " .......... 9S, 1G6
g. American ....... :" ......... 4,O91
Z, Borden. ......... .......... S5,136
g. Potomac ........ . ......... 1880
TO- Maryland Union " .......... 40,442
9, Davis & Elkins.. " .......... 36,97s
IL, Big Vein........ % .......... 36,606
u, Blaen Avon..... g .......... SO, 229
A. Atlantic & G. c.. " ......... 2S,9l1
b. National ........ g .......... 1892
Is, Swanton ........ " .......... 23,25i
16, DaVis.... ....... " .......... GIG
II, Piedmont c. & l. g .......... 80
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18

remedy contains no injurious drugs.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-07-18

All in want of Fire or Accident H.
surance can be fully and satisfactorily ac-
commodated at the JOURNAL OFFICE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-10-16
IA ierritorr-At washburn. John NJ. Carnahan.
APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15.-The President made
the following appointments to-day:
c. Meyer Zuck OF Arizona, TO be Governor Of Arizona
Wee Frederick A. Trittle resigned
To be United States COnsus:
Edward d. Linn, OF Texas. at Piedras Negras, Mexico;
Frank W. Roberts OF Maine. at Coatcock. Canada
Charles s. Wills of Maryland, at Managua, Nicaragua;
Joseph ID. Hef OF New Jersey, at Vera Cruz, Mexico
To be Indian Agents-James Mclaughlin, Of Dakota,
for the Standing Rock Agency in Dakota.
David Presson TO be Collector OF Customs at Glouce
ter, Mass. ,
Calvin Page to be Collector of Internal Revenue for tho
District OF New Hampshire. ID. j. Loughln TO be
Special Examiner OF drugs medicines and chemicals for
the District OF Philadelphia.
Frank W. Roberts ID lawyer and has been news
paper man. having started the first daily paper Ia Bdde
ford, Me. lie has been connected with the municipal
government OF his city.
Edward d. Linn lives In Victoria County, Texas. and
is the Editor and proprietor OF The Advocate Demo
cratic paper lie has several times boen member OF
the State Legislature.
G, H. Wills Is well-known business man OF Charles
County, Maryland, and is sixty years old
1t Is understood that Calvin Page has been for several
years the attorney for Frank Jones and several other
large brewers Of New-Hampshire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-10-16
1RYING A NEW DYYA MITE CON.

A new pneumatic dynamite gun was tested
yesterday at Fort Lafayette by Lieutenant Zalinsk
crowd OF visitors present In spite OF few defects
in the mechanism Of the gun and slight mishap two
in its working the experiment a success The bar
rel of the gun sixty feet long with bore eight inches
in diameter II has wrought iron covering three ourths
OF thick The air for firing Is stored In six large
the walls OF which arc capable OF sustaining
OF 800 pounds TO the square Inch. The air
is let into tho barrel behind tho preece gradually
yet powerfully that all danger Of conclusion In the
chamber Is avoided with pressure OF 200 pounds,
and 2OOpound torpedo can be thrown mile The first
attempt yesterday was with 2O0.pound iron peaked
ball 1t fired at elevation OF twenty degrees and
was thrown seward over one and quarter miles. A
dynamite torpedo was fired also. II was about eight
feet long. consisting in part OF solid wood. and was
shaped like Its cast iron tip fastened to
a brass tube about "A yard long, and the two filled
with explosive gelatnc Five pounds or No. dynamite
formed "a In the centre OF the tube This
nected with electric battery which would cause
explosion when the missile struck the water IL failed
10 this Yesterday thOngh had mover fael before.