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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-09-25
VOLUME 16.

With this issue the JOURNAL be-
gins Its sixteenth year.
ga decade and a lustrum" has
passed since the first type was set,
September 20, 1871.
That period has counted largely
in the history of Frostburg and this
great region, and the files of the
Journal show with no uncertain
sound wherein the town and county
have won and lost in the issue of
many popular movements.
They make up chronicle also of
subordinate events of surprising in
terest to those who have occasion or
desire to review the past.
With this slight attempt here at
retrospect we turn with faith to the
future. The town and region have
not seen their best days. 1t may be
that we are on the way to a long
period OF better times. If so, we ex-
pect to go along and give the people
paper of ever-growing interest.
Within the environment of many
untoward conditions, extending back
to 1875, We, with others, have done
what we could. If any man thinks
more could have been accomplished,
let him reflect for a moment upon
the progress he has made in the
prosecution of his own business. Let
him compare,in general way, former
with present values and discover
what vast retinue of interests has
followed in the wake of the de-
structive panic and strike.
A word-personal.
The JOURNAL will be pardoned,
we know, for men tioning for the first
time that it's editor is now the Nestor
of the press in this county. That is
to say, that since the death of Col.
Fl. j. johnson, of the Cumberland
Meas, the JOURNAL is the only paper
! conducted under the same auspices
it was in 1871. Our contemporaries
of that and subsequent years have
retired to engage in more lucrative If
not more pleasant employments, and
others have gone to the undiscovered
country.
1t would not be becoming to com.
pare with any detail Allegany jour-
nalism of to-day with 1878. John
son, Clary, Lowdermilk and Weber
published papers of more than ordi-
nary excellence. For the most part
they wasted but little time aid space
upon hotch-poteh collections of un-
important intelligence. More scope
was given to study of live questions
and more dash to the expression Of
editorial opinion. This policy did
not always turn out happily, but it
is to be doubted whether county
journalism has made any advance
ment in excellence, if indeed it has
not actually retrograded.
If this conclusion comedies with
that of those who may have made
observations of rises and falls gener-
ally since 1871, it may be that our
HISTORIAN prestige is pearl of less
price than the labor, pains and
patience expended would appear to
invest it.
Be that as it may; duty and
interest lie before. With continuous
health and friendships we hope to
be able to meet more fully than ever
all just expectations.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-09-25

Polttfcai.-The republicans Of this
district in convention at Hagerstown
Tuesday nominated Hon L. E. Nc
Comas, of Washington county, for re-
election.
Next day the democrats nominated
as Mr.. McComas' competitor Col. l..
Victor Baughman, of Frederick.
Rev. L. A. Mann, of Frederick, is
the prohibition nominee for same
position.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-09-25

LOCAL mention has been made of
the capture Of Gen. Geronimo, the
child of destiny. Long time he has
roamed the borders of Arizona and
Mexico, careless whether he invaded
the bad lands Of the gringo or laid
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RelfgiOuS,-T

Relfgious.-The Washington Cd. c.
correspondent of the Baltimore Sun
says:
st. Joseph's Church, Capitol Hill, is one Of
three Catholic churches in the district under
the fathers of the Society of Jesus. 1t has
been heretofore German church, but the
close of the presedt month Rev. Father
Schmitt, of Frostburg, Nd, will succeed
Rev. Father Schleuter, the present pastor,
and the catechism and preaching at the
chucrh will be in English as well as German.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-09-25

Thomas Rowe,
Howard M. Fuller,
Samuel J. Edwards,
William Arnold,
John Heron,
Robert Scott,
Thomas Barry,
John Kline,
Alexander T. Recknor
Frank F. Ennis,
William S. Coleman,
John Lochner,
William H. Davis,
Francis Moore,
CALVIN Shockey,
James L. Davis,
Bernard D. Shipley,
David Clark
Emanuel Marshall,
James NJ. Walton,
John w. Fisher,
William McLuckie,
Levi Shaw,
George A. Coleman.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-09-25
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

The Stck.-Mrs. D. J. Williams, re-
Gently quite i'll, is improving.
George W. Fisher continues very
i'll, but considerable improvement was
noted Yesterday.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-09-25
Thinks They "Jtned. pa friend Of

1"tHNS 1NeV 'OtNetI'"-A TREND OF
the JOURNAL, residing in the eastern
portion of the county, writes under
date of September 13:
I landed in your place on the sth, just as
the Salvation people let loose. Left at l and
returned at4. Remained until supper. Took
tea with Wellington, Sloan and Richmond,
of Cumberland. Did not learn whether they
LINED the army" or not, but rather suppose
they did, as they were on hand with some
great, brave and good purpose in view.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-09-25

Another Ffre.-An old barn on the
"Walnut Level" farm, belonging to
Miss Sarah Wright, burned down
Wednesday, together with about fifty
tons of new hay. Carelessness or in
cendiarism, it is thought.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-09-25

Sf0ns.-N. M. Dean has placed a
new and pretty sign over the front
door of his hardware store.
The prettiest barber pole in town
tells where Gus. VIM. Zeller is at
work,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-09-25

LOOK out for the Campaign Lie!
He is on his way, like unwelcome
death, but natural as political life.
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Mondragon.

THE Engineering and Mining
Journal of recent date speaks of
"Hoffman mine at Cumberland" We
are not advised as to public sentiment
at the mine concerning this matter,
but investigation goes to prove that it
would seem just as we'll to say-Cum-
berland at Hoffman mine. In fact,
rhetoricians would argue that our
form of the statement would sound
better. The climax should always
come last.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-09-25

Whtrled Round Shaft.-Henry
johnson, of Salisbury, Pa, driving a
two-horse team, reached the tan ex-
tract works west Of Frostburg Monday
afternoon of last week. He drove be-
tween two buildings and under a
tumbling shaft in motion, reaching
from one building to the other. While
hitching near the shaft Johnson's lines
were caught by nut on the shaft,
and getting his hand fast somehow
johnson was drawn to the shaft and
whirled round it several times. His
right arm was broken in two places
above and below the elbow. but he was
not otherwise painfully hurt. That
he escaped alive is miracle. DR.. D.
P. Fitch, of this place, attended him
and reports satisfactory progress.
johnson is young man and un-
married.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-09-25
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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-09-25

Is as follows :
David NJ. Zieler,
John Daniels,
Charles A. Pagenhart
Alexander Boag, jr.,
Columbus Rice,
H. Henry,
Frederick Jones,
Cornelius Behan,
Henry Thomas,
Samuel NJ. Richards,
William Griffith,
James Nichols,
Benjamin Poole,
Henry North,
Conda Wilson,
John Thomas Lewis,
Peter Mcfarland,
George B. Par ker,
A. J. Norris,
Alexander Orr,
Henry B. Shaffer,
Daniel McGinn,
Abram s. Laird,
John Hitchins,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-09-25

The vagueness Of Westernport in
quest verdicts reminds one of the dis
covery of a coroner's jury in Dakota
recently. A woman died mysterious
ly, but the jury found that
She came to her death from a
felonious desire to reach happy here
after.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-09-25

The Ju'y-As drawn by Judge
Hoffman Wednesday the October jury
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-09-25

BreUtties.-Two weeks ago the
JOURNAL was compelled to disclaim
responsibility for the expressions of
correspondents. A coincident rule of
the press requires that anonymous
correspondents shall accompany let
ters with their true names in order
that the responsibility for libelous
matter may be laid where it belongs.
To make the rule effective it was
broadened to cover all expressions,
however harmless. This regulation
has been printed millions of times,
perhaps, yet there are frequent ap-
pearances of writers, many of them
manifestly intelligent people, who for
get it. Among them may be mention
ed ~. b." the author of beautiful
poem entitled "To Friend" sent the
JOURNAL on the 14th inst. So soon,
therefore, as 81. B." makes him OF
herself known to the JOURNAL the
poem will be published.
B. Stern & Co., have lately opened
a large stock Of seasonable, new goods.
Read his new advertisement, 4th page,
and see what they have to say about
the matter.
George Pratt, of Mt. Savage, had
his arm torn from the socket while
feeding threshing machine on bis
fathers farm near Wellersburg Friday
Of last week. The injury is very
serious one. Mr.. Pratt is a young
man and has family. He died
Saturday.
A democratic Senator sent last
spring to gentleman here package
of flower seed from the agricultural
department at Washington. They
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-09-25

| tuesday nominated non II. u. M c.
Comas, of Washington county, for re-
election.
Next day the democrats nominated
as Mr.. McComas' competitor Col. L.
Victor Baughman, of Frederick.
Rev. L. A. Mann, of Frederick, is
the prohibition nominee for same
| position.
Accidents.-Wiilie Bowen, II years
old, son of Benjamin Bowen, deceased,
fell from a hickory tree last Saturday
and broke both arms, one of them sus-
tanning complex fracture of very
painful character.
The same day William Arthur,
formerly engineer at Hoffman, had a
leg mangled at ALBERT, Preston county,
West Va. DR.. J. j. Jones, of this
place, attended him.
Marrfed-At the NJ. E. Church,
South, near Johnson's, Sept. 10, 1886,
by Rev. W. B. Dorsey, Mr.. JOHN
STEVENS and Miss MARTHA PFAFF,
both of this place.
At the M. E. Church, Tuesday even
ing, September 81, 1886, by Rev. H.
S. France, Mr.. CHARLES W. FROST
of Shade Mills, and Miss LEANA NOR
RIs, of this place. Mr.. Frost has
many friends here and the JOURNAL
joins them in wishing lifelong hap
piness to him and his charming bride.
Important to the Penn,en Of FROST
burg.-W. L. Amman is sole agent in
this place for the sale of the Mozzeltic
Pen. The great advantages which
this pen holds over others consists in
a chemically hardened point, standing
any kind of acid equal to gold, and
being circular pointed to prevent
catching in any kind Of paper. Hence,
they will last longer and write
smoother than any other pen. We
have tried it and seen it severely
tested. Call on Mr.. Amman for prices.
The Capture of GerO,fn,o.-The
noted Apache chief, Geronimo, was
captured by Lieut.. Charles B. Gate
wood, son-in-law of Hon. Thomas G..
McCulloh, of this place. Capt. Law
ton, who had been credited with the
honor, reports as follows:
would not deprive the officer who made
the capture of his credit, or receive the sur
render. The man who is entitled to the hon.
or is Lieutenant Charles B. Gatewood, of the
Sixth Cavalry. Gatewood sent out two of his
scouts to Geronimo's camp in response to the
latter's signal with flag of truce, and fol-
| lowed shortly afterward, and was talking to
Geronimo when 1 rode up. Lieut.. Gatewood
delivered the Indians to me, and turned
them over to Gen. Miles.
The Double Murder at Westernport.
The killing of Edward White Tuesday
of last week by David johnson both
of Westernport, and the lynching same
day of the latter, resulted on Friday
following in the arrest of Patrick
Riley, Edward Brennan, M. E. Malone,
Larry Gillian, J. P. F. White, J. A.
O'Brien and M. j. O'Shannessy, all of
whom were committed to the county
Jail. At hearing in Cumberland
this week Brennan and O'Shannessy
were discharged. P. A. Driscoll and
Tim White were arrested later.
Those on bail are Gillian and O'Brien
held for grand jury-Malone, J. P. F.
White, Driscoll and Tim White.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-09-25

Fire on Matn Street. About 4
o'clock Friday morning, 18th inst,
the building owned by A. j. Willison
and occupied by Otto Frey as liquor
store, was discovered to be on fire at
the rear end. Considerable headway
had been obtained before the alarm,
so that when the firemen reached the
ground they were confronted with
big job. The Wineland residence
adjoining took fire also and both
buildings burned for some time. The
firemen, however, stood to their work
bravely. At the end of about two
hours of exceedingly hard labor they
had the satisfaction of looking upon
the greatest success achieved by the
company since its organization.
Against many formidable obstacles
they succeeded in confning the fire to
the Willison and Wineland buildings,
thus saving vast amount of property
on both sides of the street. The
Wilson building was nearly a total
loss; the Wineland residence badly
damaged. James Williams, shoe
maker, residing and working in the
east end of the Wilson house, lost
several hundred dollars in stock and
furniture, partially insured. Otto
Frey lost considerably in stock, as also
William Gunter, grocer, occupying
Wineland building, the former in
sured, the latter not. Messrs. Willison
and Wineland were fairly protected
by policies. The adjustments since
made have been satisfactory.
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VXTANTED-AGENTST TO SELL MINING
mission or salary. Address HARTsFELp PoR-
fable FURNACE Co., Box lis, Newport, Ken
lcky. [July l7-2m
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ITO LOAN ON MORTGAGE in sums to
l. suit. Apply to JOHN s. GROVE,
Attorney at Law,
June 10 Frostburg, Md.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-10-03
EaamoIin andthe Logs.

William B. Hambin, general freight
agent of the Chicago, Burlington & North
ern road, is about five feet and half tall.
but he is solid from the ground up and tips
the beam at about three hundred pounds.
A few weeks ago the genial agent had an
adventure down the river that taught him
a valuable lesson. He crossed tbs Missis-
sippi Oh the ferry at WinOna. but in MAX
ing the landing was unable to get close to
the bank on account of logs being packed
in between it and the shore. Mr.. Hambln
wanted to catch the train and
had but few minutes to
spare. and picking up his grip, he
climbed over the side of the boat to the logs
and started to run them to the shore. He
had never put in much time practicing log
running and after getting about half way
to the shore. he struck one that rolled with
him. and getting ratified he lodged around
for minute and finally dropped into the
water kerplunk. striking fairly astrlde a
log of small dimensions. He was some
what worked up, and with his hair looking
north he sat there with one hand gripping
his valise. and the other stuck up in the air
as signal of distress. yelling at the top Of
his voice. Fire! fire! police! .help!'
An employe on the ferryboat at last
jumped overheard and helped Mr.. HambIin
ashore. He was just in time to catch the
train, and rode to st. Paul if not wiser, a
much wetter man. He says that there's a
certain class of people built especially to
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-10-03

we get out of sight we'll have the conductor
explain things and let them get spliced for
sure"
"Great scheme" said John Grimshaw. a
soap man, with wink at the boys. "GO In,
Pants, and splice them"
Isaac wandered back into the car. Pretty
soon he came back and said: Its all right,
boys, hitched them. They're as happy as a
couple of dogs with fresh bone. did the
job In great shape. But the best of 1t was, |
kissed the bride. Ha! hal ha! You bet, and
1t wasn't bad, either. She's pretty slick girl.
just thing OF Inc back there kissing asswoman
and you fellows up here trying to keep your
feet warm, kicking the side of the car. Oh
hol hal her
You're a lucky dog, Ike," said cigar
man.
The conversation kept up for awhile,
when John Grimshaw and the conductor
left the car. Getting outside John said to
the conductor:
1--WE want to down that New Yorker in there.
1t would do the boys good to see him stepped
on. Now | want you to go back there and
explain the trick to that farmer and tell him
if he dom thump the barley corn out of that
chap he's no good. Send him into the smoker
and let him bang him around to his neart S
content. I'll warrant you therell be no in
reference"
The conductor agreed to do it and John
went back to the bags and took his seat.
In about fifteen minutes the door opened
and fellow six feet three in his socks. with
hands on him like a pair of hay forks and a
mysteriously wild look about his orbs
came in.
''Whar's tibet air minister?' he reared
Here | am, my dear ielow,'' answered the
New Yorker with side wink at the crowd,
what can do for your
The granger moved over to the drummer
and reaching down entwined his talOns
lovingly around his coat collar and tosse
him up against the coal box.
what do you mean?" howled Isaac gath
wear.
''I'll larn yer ter play yer tricks on decent
people, yelled the former, and just then he
knocked the unpopular travelling man under
a seat and then pulled him out and banged
him up against the water cooler and spread
him around among the dust and cigar stubs
on the Eoor.
When the farmer had finished with the
drummer he looked as if he had been head
candidate for city Scavenger, and the boys
had to soak his head in pail of water to
get the blood out of his eyes and hair. The
next day when the train got into Devils
Lake. the couple were married in the pres
ence of the boys. excepting Ike, and they
gave them a good Send-Off in the way of a
contribution.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-10-03
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Fine spun Silk Mittens. only IS cents per pair.
100 dozen Ladies' Hose, cents pair.
30 dozen Ladies' Hose, 10 cents pair.
80 dozen Ladies Hose. 10 cents pair.
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500 dozen fine Silk Handkerchiefs. only 25c.
so dozen Bordered Handkerchiefs, Sc.
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Plain, white, all-linen, hemstitched, IL cents.
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Fine Merino Underwear, only 49 cents.
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Fine Red Cashmere Underwear, 81.
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Fine Cancels Hair, only s1.15.
A complete line of Children's Underwear of
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boom expression in his eyes. He pulled
contentedly at short stemmed pipe, richly
c0lored and exceedingly fragrant He was
conversing with travelling man who sat
in the seat ahead of him and who was evil
IDENTITY about to make his first trip to the
territory.
us Their soil good?' repeated the man from
Dakota, Yer bet yer sweet III e; Dakota can
put up Their gosh dangdsst lay out of rich
land in America. Raise anything but wheat?
WAL ] shud say 'twoud. Eff yerll show me
anything 'twont raise. L give yer Their best
slab DANCED farm in Kidder county. / never
run up against such eantankerous land in
my life. Why, pardner, / started ter build er
barb-wire fence round my farm last fall, an
had ter quit on ercount ov wet weather
When l went out to finish Their job in Their
spring, ! found that Their darned wire had
sprouted an was runnin' all over Their north
end ov my farm. l trained it, an it has run
three times Ground my 100 acres. l purpose
ter go ter raisin barb-wire fence, an just
raise the devil with them air Eastern manu-
facturers. Yaas, sir; tets Their kind ov soil
we've got in Dakota. Why, left my sulky-
pillow out in Their field last winter, an when
went ter get it in Their spring, it had grown so
big that it took four horses ter draw it out ov
Their ground. l sold Their pillow fur old iron,
an it cum ter enough ter raise ther mort
gage on my farm. It's great land, my boyl'