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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-12

AN error appears to have gained
currency concerning the power of the
Council over the Gaslight company.
1t proceeds from misconstruction of
paragraph 3, chapter 6, of the Town
Code, which reads as follows:
The said Gaslight company shall at
all times furnish to the said town upon
the several streets, alleys or squares
thereof, through which the main pipes
may be laid for the purpose of supply
ing the citizens with the gas, such
quantities of gas as may be ordered for
the public at price in no case greater
than that charged other customers,
etc.
The misconstruction originates
with the word "shall'' IN the first
line, which does not, however, reach
beyond a requirement upon the
company to furnish gas further than
its ''main pipes may be (already) laid"
Laid for what purpose? "For sup
plying the citizens with gas" 1t
would seem that the trainers of the
Ordinance had in view the fact that
the extension of mains and supply of
gas was private business transaction
between the citizens and company.
The mains laid and the citizens sup
Piled, however, then the company is
required to furnish gas for the public
use in the same territory. This view
is strengthened by paragraph 2 Of
same chapter
Whenever the said Gaslight company
propose to open any street, alley, square or
other place, for the purpose Of laying more
pipes, etc.
1t would appear that the company
is left to be the sole judge Of its own
ability and sense Of economy to do or
not to do. AS to opening streets for
extending mains, the Council may
dispose, but it is reserved to the COM
pany to propose"
In the current case the company,
looking to some certain indemnity for
its outlay, made a fair offer. 1t was
declined; moreover, it is sought to
''boycot" the company into submis-
sion. Meanwhile, the people who en-
joy the means of supply are the real
victims
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-12

A GRAND jury in Tennessee has
gone to work on the railroads. Four
having offices in Memphis have been
indicted for not keeping their ticket
offices open for an hour before the
departure OF trains as required by
law. 1t is really cheerful to read
such evidence Of courage. Hitherto
it has been hard to find a legislature
brave enough to restrict railroads by
law, but, once secured, if there is u
power on earth that can make rail
road tumble to Its level below the
peoples will, it is a grand jury.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-12
Eastern, V5escS of the Coal Trade.

NeW York.-The bltuminous mar
ket is quiet in all quarters with no
prospect of an appreciation of the
price. All is as yet but specula,
ton as to the future, though it is re-
ported some contracts have been
made to reach ahead two years at
present prices. The interests en-
gagged in the trade are all naturally
discussing what should be done.
The prices for cargoes at Boston may
be quoted at $3.50 to 1870 with oc-
caslonal sales at slightly lower prices.
Mining Record.
Bituminous is apparently gaining
some strength from the fact that Of
fers of cargoes are not so frequent,
and the high freights now ruling
make any new business cost more
than the earlier contracts, but there
is nothing in either of these points to
give one any hope of higher prices.
Another reason, it looks like year
Of very active competition IN trade,
with no better result net at the mines
than this year has shown. Some Of
the producers who sell in the in
terror markets may get matters in
shape SO as to realize q little more
money, but the vast amount of coal
open will keep the profits down, and
any material increase in the price will
start up concerns which have been
lying dormant in the dull period.
Railroad charges on soft coal cannot
he much more than this years aver.
age. * * * Boston reports a quiet
trade IN soft coal, but there Is a short
supply with a great many parties.
We think it not far out Of the way to
state that during next year fully nine
tenths of the New England manu-
facturers will run on bituminous
coal, and there will be a large in
crease in the tonnage placed the
cheapest coal Will take the trade
Coal Trade J0nrNal.
There is no improvement in de-
mand or prices for tn class Of fuel,
and, of course, nothing can be ex-
pected for some time to come.
1t is said that since the late sale Of
Clearfeld coal properties, by which
Eerwind, White & Go. virtually gain
control of that region, the attention
of other parties has been directed to a
large body OF coal territory near the
headwaters of the Moshannon creek,
and not more than nine or ten miles
from Tyrone, and railroad eleven
miles long will probably be built to
the region in question.
B0st0n-There is nothing new as
regards the movement in bituminous
coal. The jobbers are not actively
seeking new trade, and the transient
cargoes bring good prices, ranging
from $3.50W$3.10, owing to the ad-
vance in freightg Occasional car
goes afloat may be had ut slightly
lower figures.
There is u strong feeling IN the
matter Of freights, as there have been
demands for more vessels than are
offering. The scheme of the Vessel
Owners association was to 90 into
operation December LIST. Its new
bill Of lading is objected to vigorous
ly on the ground that it Will have
the effect Of increasing the cost Of
putting on coal, either IN a dlrec; adj
vance in rates, or because of the dis
charging clause, which must increase
the demurrage expense. Opinions
vary rs to the ultimate success of the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and Mi
ming J0uvH0l
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-12

MUCH well-founded complaint is
expressed concerning the raids every
now and then made upon our bust
ness people by 'cheap john stores.
The proprietors come in, stay u few
weeks, skim the cream of our trade,
and skip og with 1t, leaving no me-
MORALS behind them of benefit to the
community, save what may accident
ally be found in mass of worthless
goods.
Ifwlthin the control of the Coun-
Gil, these establishments should be
taxed out Of town, else our permanent
concerns should pay no tax at all.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-12

'THE wind bloweth where it list
eth," and so on, but it hath not yet
appeared that the Council can COM
pei the Gas company to lay mains.
If it has the power, electric, magnet
ic or mesmeric, let us see it exercised,
for we pledge the avenue, Orman,
and all other benighted highways and
byways that the JOURNAL would be
delighted to "rejoice, their light hay
ing come"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-12

The committee appointed by the
coal operators and the miners to set
tie difficulties now pending in tho
Hooking Valley district, have had II
conference. After considerable dis
cussion 1t was decided that one of the
two following committees be submit
ted to the miners for their approval,
the committee approved by them to
constitute a board of arbitration.
First, a committee consisting of six
disinterested men-neither operators
nor mners-three to be selected by
the operators and three by the miners.
Second, board Of ten, five miners
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-12
The coal miners of Des Moines

The coal miners of Des Moines,
Iowa, and vicinity held conference
on the LIST inst. Several questions
relating to the pooling of the inter
ests of the operators and miners were
discussed, and resolutions were
adopted sustaining the past action of
the Committee on Legislation, pledg-
ing renewed support thereto, and
commenting the protection afforded
by the knights of Labor.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-12

Mr.. CRADDocE, of Cumberland,
wants to build a 800, 00O-reservoir on
one of the hills around and about to
perfect the supply of water to our
country-born Jerusalem, The prop
osition appears to be received with an
indifference characteristic of cold
and an unfeeling world, in view of
which the JOURNAL suggests, in lieu
of the $4,000 reservoir, two $50
artesan wells.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-12

"THE pen is mlghtier than the
sword. While the government is
disarming the Cheyenne Indians it
should not forget the implement
handled by the Frostburg bureau.
1t is a weapon consisting of pole of
wood, armed with steel blade, cut
straddle, cross-pieced, barbed and
Wire-edged on the bias side-in fact,
a regular prosaic cutlass and poetic
fish-hook.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-12
EENERIE ITEMS.

THE Federation Of Labor Unions
of the United States and Canada at
its session Tuesday considered the
resolution giving the legislative com
mittec Of the federation the authority
to manage all strikes and lockouts in
cooperation with the local organiza-
lions; to levy assessments upon the
different organizations, not to exceed
two cents week per member, and
limiting the benefit to be paid MEM
bers on strikes at three dollars per
week. 1t was finally decided to ex-
tend the time for voting on this
measure to March / next, in order to
allow all organizations an opportun-
ity to express their sentiments in re-
gard to it.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-12

GERMANY is thinking Of expelling
some citizens of the United States
temporarily resident in that country.
When Bismarck reflects that We
might retaliate by returning Schwab,
Most and three or four others, he may
desist. We have some things to dis
pose of worse than bad hog meat.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-12
A KANSAS CITY dispatch states

An explosion occurred at the gas
works situated near the Grand avenue
depot Wednesday morning, totally
wrecking the building. There were
IA or Is employees in and about the
building at the time, bat they have all
been accounted for. The engineer
was probably seriously injured. Tie
city is left in totd Garhness
We accomplish the italicized result
here without violence to the works.
We blow up the company.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-12

IT vii. be a surprise to many to
know that the amount Of damage
done every year by lightning is enor-
mously increasing. Investigations
into the books of the fire insurance
of Germany show that during the
last fifty years in Bavaria the percent
age of buildings struck by lightning
has increased at least threefold. In
SavonY the risk in the last fifteen
years has almost doubled. AS yet it
is uncertain whether the steady is
due to an increased number OF
storms Or to the change in the struc-
ture of modern buildings.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-12

WILLIAM H. VANDERBILT, the
New York millionaire, died sndden-
ly Of paralysis of the brain Tuesday
afternoon, while conversing with
Robert Garrett, president Of the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad. His estate
is estimated to be worth $2O0,O0O,OOO.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-12

The creation of a new county,
with Laurel on the B. & O. railroad,
near Washil. gton, as the county seat,
is being agitated. 1t will be formed
out of portions Howard, Montgomery
and Prince Charles counties.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-12
= found a Dollar !
FIVE DOLLARS FOUND
RoMNEY, W. VA, Sept. 10, 1855.

RoMNEY, W. VA, Sept 10, 1855.
TO WON II Bag Concern:
T HEREBY CERTIFY, That on the 20 tn
l. dam Of August | purchased of Mr.. |. H.
G. Pancake merchant of this place, some Ell
WIZARD cigars. In the small end of one of
these cigars | found Il premium check from
the manufacturers Of the cigars for i've dol
lars, which on presentation to Mess. J. G. Or
rick q Son manufacturers agents, of Cum
berland, Md, was duly honOred and paid by
them. [Signedl c. b. WlRGMAN.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, Jas. A.
Gibson, Justice Of the Peace in and for
Hampshire county, w. Va, this twelfth dav
of September, 1885. JAS. y. GIBSON, ]. z.
Sept -
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-12

SOMEBODY, writing to the Lonaco-
ming Reriew, wants to know "what is
a big bazoo, and if so, how big"
The editor appears to "think So" too.
All this ignorance springs from an
illegitimate effort to spell bureau
with a z, formerly zed, alias lizard
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-12

"SHooT folly as it flies,' saith an
old proverb, and here goeth:
Cumberland coal sells at $3.50 a
ton in Washington Territory.-Cum-
berland Times.
Now give US the same market
quotation of a ton Of glassware dug
at Homecoming.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-12
THE Philadelphia Call saws:

IHE IHllaUeIphIa CUT says:
Philadelphia has urgent needs and
is susceptible of Improvements.
From which it is fairly inferred
our own metropolis is in big COM
panV.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-12

and five operators, and in either case
a disinterested person to act az UNI
pire,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-09-25
The Biggest Show that eyer Ex
hibited Here.

There is no class of amusement
which may be called universal, we
verify believe, unless it is the circus.
To be universal is to be in demand
and to be pleasing, and TO possess
several other attributes good and
commendable. Circuses like all
things else, are graded; mar has his
equal, his inferior and his superior,
and circuses have the same. But we
did not SIT down to write of circuses
generally, but the greatest of all cir
cuses in particular, the Sells Bros
monster menagerie and and great
quadruple circus, which will spread
its mountains of tents and give two
exhibitions at Hopkinsville Oh Wed.
nesday, Sep. 30. For immensely
completeness, perfection and al
things which 90 10 make up a great
show, we commend the above. Its
menagerie is the largest and very
best ever seen. Fifty huge cages Of
wild living animals, embracing al
the species known to zoology, and tC
be found in it. Droves of animals
herd of animals, and hundreds o
led animals, which, as matter o
course are not included. The only
pair of living hippopotami ever be
held in captivity by man is TO bt
seen with the Sells show also
wonder so strange as to stand out a
The great unduplicaied feature of tn,
age.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-09-25
socIALITIEs.

Mr. Jno. 4. Wrighlis home from the
east.
Mr.. VIM, Vim, of Jackson, Tenn,
was in the city this week.
Judge Darby, of Princeton, is at
tending court this week.
Mr.. NJ. W. Grissam is still improv-
ing at Dawson.
Mr.. b. Juo. Galbreath and wife have
taken rooms at DIR. Hills.
Mrs. Sam Graves, of Louisville, is
visiting Mrs, d. j. IIooser.
Mr.. Livy Duckner is out on the
street again, after severe spell OF
sickness.
Miss Mae Burnett, of Cadiz, was
the guest of Miss Cammie Martin
this week.
Mr.J. w. Bartlett and Mr.. Sullivan,
of Kirkmansville, left for ST. Louis,
Wednesday, to spend week.
Mr.. w. C. Vaudeville, of the w. o.
Tyler Paper Co, Chicago, was in the
city Wednesday.
Miss Halle Rives, of Lafayette,
was the guest of Miss Lucy McDan-
lei last week.
Judge +. w. Darby and W. S.
Randolph, Princeton, KY, are at the
Phoenix Hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Wellington,
of Cailettsburg, KY, are visiting Mr..
S. d. Radford's family, near Caledo-
mia.
Mr.. NJ. Llpstine and Mrs. Ike Hart
have returned from the east, where
they went TO purchase fall goods
some days ago.
Mr.. John Moayon has returned
from Louisville where he was taken
sick when he went TO buy goods not
long ago.
Mr.. Max IIanberry and family OF
Newstcad have moved TO this city,
Mr.. Hanbcrry will act as deputy
sheriff.
Mr.. Ned Campbell and wife have
returned from Eureka Springs. Ark
Mrs. Campbell was not much bene'
Iilcd by the waters.
Col. II. II. Short, Misses Lille
Goodloe and Kate Woodbridge and
Bob Woodbridge have returned from
visit TO Niagara aud eastern cities.
Mr.. u. Rosenbaum and family
have returned from a visit to Gin
cinnati, where he has been TO pur'
chase his fall stock.
Mrs. Mask Parlin, Of GAINESVILLE
and Mrs. ID. Glecsan, of Chicago
spent several days in the city THU
week the guests of Mr.. And Mrs. Jas
Parlin.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-09-25
Call at Honest John
M o a 70 MS for i'm
mense BARGAINS.
The largest line Of
Pipes and Smokers
Articles in the city at
Wilson & Galbreath'S,
I want all my old
friends to come and
see me.
JOHN MOAYON.

AS the season is tar
advanced we are Of
fering some special
bargains in Summer
Goods. Our stock Of
White Dress Goods is
still complete and an
early call will secure
bargains in this de-
partment. We will
make close prices on
all goods to reduce
our stock for the fall.
We have received
some nice choice Fall
Styles in Carpets and
we advise you to buy
now as they will be
higher this fall. We
can show you some
nice styles.
JONES & co.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-09-25
HERE AND THERE.

Howe's sun time is the city standard.
Cansler's Stock Sale next Saturday.
A splendid clover pasture for cows.
Apply to Eugene Wood.
The finest watch repairing in the
city is done at IIowe's.
Born, TO the wife of Judge W. p.
Winfree on the 2lst inst, boy.
The mornings are getting too cool
TO be comfortable without fire.
Now is the time to have your linen
busters dyed for winter ovcrcoais.
The SouTu KENTUoKIAN will give
you all the news. Try it for year.
Don't fail TO see the elegant styles
in hats, just received by James Pye
Il Co.
The most reliable and finest watch
repairing in the city, is done at M. d.
Kolly's.
Wanted, to lend about $l,S00 with
flrst-class security. Apply at this
office.
Big sale of everything at the Man,
moth Auction House, Saturday, at
III A. NJ.
Don't forget the sale at Mr.. ID. j.
Hooser's farm near the city, next
Tuesday.
Large crowds have been attending
the Radford-Torian trial every day
this week.
Henry block has been vastly I'M
proved In appearance by its new coat
of paint and penciling.
Mr.. Merritt Cox has moved to
town and occupies cottage on Clay
street near Maple.
We have heard ofno ono who sal
up to sec the eclipse of the moor
Wednesday night at o'clock. "
FOR SALE-A fine, New Reming
ton No. 3 sewing machine, at a grea
bargain. Call at this office.
For the finest brand of domestic
and imported Cigars to be found il
the city go to the Phoenix Hotel Sa
loon.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-09-25
The Great Blood Purifier.

Dr. Samuel Hodges Alternative Compound Sar-
saparlla with Iodide Patash The Compound is
purely vegetable each article of ingredient is
perfectly harmless in itself, having been selected
from roots and herbs possessing great medicinal
properties, when combined forms most power
full. efficient, and pleasant medicine for the re-
inoval and permanent cure of all diseases arising
from an impure state of system, viz ChillR,
rheumatism, Scrotula or Kings evil, Scalds
head or letter, Chronic Sore Eyes,
Old Chronic of all kinds Boils, Pimples Sypho
Rheumatism Primary and Secondary Syphilis, Nervous
blity Liver Complaint inflammation Of the Kidneys and Bau
der and nvgorates the sysem acts gently the
bowels. AS appetizer and for general debility 1t most
excellent remedy.
CAMPBELL BROTHERS, Druggists
Sole Manufacturers.
For sale all druggists. Price 81 per BOTTLE for IS
Liberal discount 10 the trade.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-09-25
TIE DEFENSE.


testified that he lived IL miles from
Mrs. Steger's and heard shooting in
that direction about 7 o'clock the
night Torian was killed. Didn't
consult a time piece or count the
shots. Distantly related to defendant.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-09-25

SPENCER VAUGHAN.
Live at Thos. Terry's, near the
road to Evans. Heard of the killing
the next morning. Heard somebody
go through the farm that night rid
ing very fast, about seven O'Clock.
About 8 o'clock somebody came back
riding very rapidly. The gates We're
all open the next morning.
Cross-examined Il was about $50
yards from where the party passed
along. Was out doors when he came
back. didn't see anyone.
G, II. BAGBY.
Live on Palmyra road. Was at
VIM. Adcock's night of killing,
Heard of 1t early next morning. Talk
ed with Radford about II. Tie said
they thought Bill Winn did it. Said
The was going to work up the case il
The could. Said he met tall man
with black hat OIL, near the corner
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-09-25
SPECIAL LOCALS.
The Finest Cigars
in the city at
Wilson & Galbreath's.
CLOSE FIGURES!


G.. u. West is in re-
ceipt Of a large and
well selected stock Of
S t a p | e and Fancy
Groceries at his Gro
Gerry Store near the
Depot. He bought at
close figures and pro-
poses to give his GUS
toners the benefit Of
it.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-09-25

The Phoenix Hotel is making cx-
tensIve preparations for the fair and
expect to be able to accommodate all
who may come.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-09-25

as he was going from Evans on the
way home.
Cross-examined Heard it first at
Adcock's. Radford overlook us as we
were going to Mrs. Steger's. Said il
was thought Winn did it. A good
many were at Mrs. Stcger's when we
got there. Dave Scruggs was with
me and heard Radrord make the
statement.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-09-25

|
ans gun the Saturday before. Bor'
rowed 1T TO shoot birds. lie carried
all of Torian's caps of. Don't know
whether gun was loaded. Radfort
remarked next day that he tool
Jake's caps TO CARROTS Saturday
but would bring them back.
Two weeks before, Torian, Pett
Adcock, Miss Sue Osborne, Lizzie
Radford and myself were in the par
lor; after Radtord left Lizzie wa
sitting by the piano talking to AID
cock and she fell down OIL the floor
and said she saw somebody at tn
window. Torian went out to sc,
about it. Radford was attemptin,
to visit Lizzie, and had been for
short while. She never allowed hin
TO see her alone. Would meet him il
the family room generally. l sen
Torian several times to be presen
and not let him talk to her alone
Once when Radford was there Lizzi
came and sat in my lap and l toll,
him nobody could take her out of m
arms. Radford asked her il some
body should shoot into the roor
what she would do. She said sh
would shoot some herself if she coul
get her pistol. He asked if she ha
a pistol and proposed to 60 out an
shoot and she would not go until
told her to. They went out and she
together. He showed his pistol an,
they shot it. l remarked til
night l heard the, shots thf
1 had heard that pistol befor
and believed it was Radford's.
went with my son, Ed, to examin
some horse tracks near the graveyard
Noticed fresh shod tracks going t.
wards old road.
Torian was as one of my famii
: Radford some time after he bega
trying to visit Lizzie, asked me