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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-16
THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK.
Failures During the Past Ycar-Thc
Prospects for 1896.

Failures During the Past Ycar-The
Prospects for 1886.
The New York mercantile agency of r. G.
Dun g. Co. report that the total number e
Business failures in the United States in 1885
was 1861 with liabilities of o little more
than 1924 900, as compared with 10,96S
failures in 1884 with liabilities Of $22G, 000,-
000 While the failures for 1885 are only three
per cent. less in number than in 1884, the lia-
bilities have decreased nearly fifty per
cent The number of. traders reported in
business i'll 1885 was 9l9, 800. OF these one in
every So failed. In 1878, with 900 traders
one in every "a came to grief. The average
amount of liabilities of each failure in 1888
was $l1 SIS, against $50 652 in 1884, sd 800 in
1878. 1t is seen from these figures that while
business casualties have decreased but slightly
in number, they are far less significant in
amount and Importance.
The Iron Trade Rerie,C publishes many
letters from manufacturers concerning trade
in 1885 and the outlook for the coming year.
All branches of the iron and machinery trade
note decided increase in both orders and in
quiries within the past sixty days, and the
prediction is made, without exception, that
1886 will be a year of widespread prosperity.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-16

The petroleum industry gives employ
ment to large DO ly of !aborcrs. In
1880, according to the census report,
there were ., III skilled and S,is4 I'M
skilled woykmcn engaged in producing
oil, and 1850 persons in refining it.
There are about 20, 900 wells in the en-
tire oil field, but many of them are small
bumpers, and one hand can attend to
several Of them. After the completion
of the DER ok, and the arrival Of engine
and tools, four men are required to drill
well. These men receive $3.50 per
day. The common we'll tenders. pipe
men, and the Ike receive 1901 per month,
or from Sl.75 t, So per day. Coopers
and carpenters get about S2.50. In re-
tineries skilled lab rers receive So per
day, and still m II, or common work
men, get about $l.i5.-HaperS.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-16
HOrSeStGak.

The consumption of horsefiesh in Paris
is considerable and of ancient date, and
it may be viewed us having beco ne Il
necessity. Though donkey meat still
has the call, VIC were scarcely pre- pared
to learn from NJ. DecroiX that mule
tastes better than horse, or that the
young foal Of the horse is equal to veal.
1t may be that we lay supertiuo1s be-
hind the age in this matter, but the old
camel, as some electric glutton or other
has ca led the stomach, still rebels
against such dishes as horsesteak. For
horsestak (bftcck) au naturcl. a prime
piece of meat must be selected ithcr
the tillet or the undercut- otherwise it
will be tough and tas eless. If an ordi,
nary Joint only is to be had the steak
should be stepped for two or three days
in horse oil or vinegar. Cook and serve
as biftcck. Saturday Rerier.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-16
A Mad Musician.

John Bader, mailman, committed suicide
in a horrible manner in st. Louis. While
walking on st. Charles street he drew long
clasp knife from bis pocket, and, plunging
the blade into the side of his neck, attempted
to behead himself. He failed and thrust the
knife into the other side of his neck, and
drew it around under his chin. He ther
stabbed himself in the left side and arm.
Blood streamed from his wounds to the side,
walk. and a number of people tried to seiz5
him, but he kept them at bay with his knife,
and. emitting mad cry, ran eff The police
pursued him four blocks, where he fell from
weakness and died shortly afterward. He
was a musician recently from Germany, and
insane
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-16
POlitencsS Paws.

"Won't You leave your coat downst,e re
before You 30 up to dinner: Let me
take it," suavely besougnt the clerN,A Il
country hote, of visitor who had Just
come in. II will hang it up,' he con-
tnued politely. The guest thanked him
for his pro!uSe display of courtesy, and
went upstairs highly pleased with the
trouble that had been taken over him.
I'VE always do that said the clerk
winkng at bys,ander. Il have only
been in the hotel business two months,
but that was the first trick i learned.
wanted that mans coat as security for
the payment of his dinner bill. 1t is the
rule in many country hotels to get the
unknown transient to deposit his coat,
hit or gum boots in the lice. If it is
done properly, the visitor thinks it is
nothing but native poIiteness. "-PAi!a.
dclUhi1 Press
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-16

emo: the cases of appeal decided by the
Supreme C urt, of Phila 'e'pha, were those
of Milton Yves on SENTENCED, to five years in
tie Western pcnetentiary for completely in
the Haymsker murder at Mu1raysvil'e, and
of Arch H. Rowand, who WIS ordered t" pay
over to the county of Allegheny sci .35S 81
for WI ich he failed tc account. In both in~
stances the decisions of the lower c>urts, ad,
verse 10 the d, PENDANTS were affirmed. Yves
ton it is we'll known is Chicago railroad
constructor, and is said to be worth over half
a million dollars
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-16
FIRES RAVAGES.
MILLIONS DESTROYED BY
FLAMES.
Several Manufacturing Establish
ments Destroyed-Nearly 1000
Workmen Thrown Out of
Employment in Phil
adelphia.

The most disastrous eontiagration that has
visited Newark, since the destruction OF the
Newark Machine works in 1888, occurred
in the rear Ct the large hardware establish
ment of B lrner & Mcclure in lot of oil,
paint and other infammabie material. Tie
alarm was turned in and the department
quickly responded. but owing to the extreme
cold, it being four degrees below zero, and
the fact that gale of wind was blowing from
the north, the firenen experienced consider
/; BIZ delay in getting water, and the fire was
soon under considerable headway.
Notwithstanding the heroic efforts of the fire.
men the flames spread rapidly until in a short
time ell the adjoining buildings were in
fl S. The merchants in the neighb orhood
became alarmed and had their goods trans.
ferrei to place of safe;y, while numerous
residents in the vicinity hastily fled, deemng
their lives in danger. The ravag, s of the fire
did not cease until 0 O'Clock next morning,
when it was fiaally stayed in the Patton block
The toUal loss will aggregate over Sl25, 0Oo.
The most disastrous fire Philadelphia has
known since the great Water street confil-
grafton, a quarter of a century ago, occurre!
Sunday morning. 1t broke cut in the very
heart Of the Kensington manufacturing DIS
trict at Tailor ana Carol streets Spreading
rapidly it destroyed two blocks of buildings
and laid several large manufacturing estab,
lishm nts in ruins. The loss will probably
exceed 81 o 5000 and about 1,pOd hands are
thrown out Of employment.
The mills were surrounded on all sides by
dwelling houses, and the falling walls mar
rowly mis- ed crushing the homes o. many OF
the operatives All those living in the neigh
bortoo Of the fire hastily removed their
household goods, fearing spread of the con,
faeration, aud the greatest excitement pres
vailed in the neighborhood while the fire was
raging.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-16

The Greek Government sent a vigorous
Tote to the powers protesting against the
union of Bulgaria and Eastern Roumelia.
The note says Greece feels keenly the loss Of
thousands of Greek inhabitants involved by
the union, and demands the restoration of
the boundary fixed by the Berlin Congress,
add ng that Greece continues her naval and
military pr parations in order to be ready
to assert her righ's, if it should be necessary
for her 10 do SO.
The Balkan conference at Constantinople
has been abandoned, Russia refusing to
guarantee Tho independence of the union of
Bulgaria and Eastern Roumelia-
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-16
Charged With Murder OF their Motser

Gustave and Herman Knoch were arrested
at Spring Wells, Michigan, charged with the
murder of their mother, Eliz ,beth Knoch,
who died Friday morning from the effects of
a heavy blow on the scalp. Later four other
members of the family were also arrested.
Although it is not believed they were all inns
plicate1 in the murder, it was thought best to
take them all into custody. The stomach of
Mrs, KIN CHI has been retained for analysis
the county physician dec airing it exhibited
certain indications of poison.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-16

AtBat;le Greek, Mich, naighbors noticing
t. abse, C, of persons around DR.. Martin
VIII ties residence, broke into the Louise and
found the entire family with their Threats
cut from ear to ear DIR. VIII tie and wife
were lying on the floor and the two children
in bed. 1t is thought they have been dead
since Saturday night, as they have not been
cen since then. 1t is thought he became in
sane and murdered his family. the room
shows evidences of terrible struggle between
the hui band and wife. No other cause is
known.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-16
Four Men Killed in an Accident

Three of the six missing railroad men who
were precipltated into the Susqueha ma river
at Duucannon, Pa. have been found. They
are Miles Johnston, John Williams and John
Mcbride. Their long delay in announcing
their escape is due to the high water cutting
off all means of communication. Tbs killed
are: A. w. B edwin, conductor; Abraham
McCahan, assistant conductor; Richard Tur-
bett, brakeman, and j. S. Miller, manager of
private car. The body of Turbett is the only
one yet recovered. All attempts to construct
a temporary bridge for the resumption of
traffic on tue railroad have failed, and ,wo
weeks at least will be required before the
condition of the river will warrant another
attempt to replace the wrecked bridge.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-16
Double Ira .edy.

Fans Peterson, wfo lives in the township
of Sydney about six miles from Greenville
ch., shot his wife through the head and
then himself. Peterson has shown symptoms
of de ,angement before and had watch put
on his movements, but lie il some way
derer called his wife from the house, shot her
and thm went to his workshop and shot
himself. When found life was extinct in both
bodies. Peterson was farmer, sixty years
D1I
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-16
Three Men Killed in "A Wreck.

A wreck occurred on the Chesapeake and
Ohio road at Stretchers Neck tunnel, near
Hinton, by which three men were killed and
three others wounde. Tia men We're raiss
ing track in the tunnel when freight
train, which had not been warnel entered
the tunnel and was derailed p,lng the cars in
confusion. John Clark, Richard Howard and
c. B, Dickson, were killed. Moses Jones,
Ben Thomas and George Hurt were wounded.
Trains were delayed twenty-fGur hours.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-16
A Winter Piece.

Silently through the wool and
wander Oh my way
As gray as pale gray iackass
Is the chilly winter day.
A gloomy crow sits dreaming
On the pei simmon-tree,
And vlgrant snowflake flutter5
Along the ashen lea.
Out of the holy silence
Proceeds sholt sharp cry,
And frightened from tna persimmoa
The sullen crow doth fly.
And deep in M bosom tender
I'm sal iStied ii Il trice
tn t 5, m where n lit fellow
Hus right throa., h the ice.
--Psck.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-16
Reduced Immigration.

The number of people who emigrated from
England to the United States in 1885 shows
decrease as compared with 1884 of 1U,C00,
and q decrease of 5000 in the number who
emigrated to Canada, aud an increase of 8, 0Oj
in the immigration from Icelanl to the
United States and 2,OG0 from Ireland to
Canada,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-16
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE,

TUESDAY.-In he Senate to-day the ere
dentials of Senator elect Daniel of Virginia
were read and laid on the table The chair
presented a communication from General
Fianklin, president of the National Home for
disabled volunteer Soldiers, notifying lhe
Senate of General McClellan's death, so the
vacancy in the board of trustees may be
filled. 1t was referred to the military COM
m ttee Mr.. Harrison, from the committee
ell ction of the ninth territorial assembly of
of Wyoming, which was passed.
WEDNESDAY.-The Senate and Senate gall
ieries were entertained to-day by discussion,
unusually lively for that body, involving
the suhj oct of political appointments and
Civil Service Reform. The debate assumed
political character at opce ID exposed
some of the questionable methods of polti>
clans in securing and bestowing the spos Of
office, The S. nators were nearly all in their
seats, and the galleries soon filed up with
interested spectators. An analysis Of the dis
cussion made it apparent to the listeners that
neither party can afford to call sttentiou to
the shortcomiug, Of the other without cal ing
forth criticisms of itself equally severe and
well founded.
Among the senate bills introduced and APP
prcpriately referred was one by Senator
Hoar, to fix the time for the meeting of Con-
gress. 1t fixes TIE time for the meeting of
Congress in 1856, and every second year
thereafter, on the first Mon lay in October,
and in 1887, AMI every second year thereaf-
ter, on the second Monday in November. In
in reducing the bill. Mr.. Hoar said that all
must concede that the business of the country
" as increasing 50 fast that longer sessions of
COngrC SIS were necessary.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-16

man named Flynn, living in Chester, Ill.
killed his wife and then attempted to take
his own life. No one witnessed the Heed but
little five year old daughter. Flynn made
a sworn statement before the Coz oner that
LIE had good cause for it. He m ~ recover.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-16
thine

Time is tireless,
Day and night;
Wait for no one
In their flight.
You have not
The time to tell,
One and all,
The goods you sell.
But must lind
Some quicker way
To make known
Your grand display.
Busy merchants
Adve tise
In our sheet,
And they are wise.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-16
CONTENT.

OF all the riches great
Which men accumulate,
Or gold, or jewels rare,
Or acres broad and fair,
One treasure far surpasses
The heap which greed amasscs,
Surest our needs to meet,
And make our life complete,
Safer than bonds or rent
The gem they call Content
If that be in his keep,
A man may dreamless sleep,
Quist his days and nights;
No care his soul afrights;
No worriment perplexes;
No vain ambition vexes;
Who drops or holds the crown,
Which side is up or down,
Is scarcely an event,
And mars not his Content.
The peanut on the shore
OF rocky Labrador,
Or cabin rude, which stands
Upon the bottom lands
Somewhere in western Valleys
In eli, her is a palace
Fair built and furnished well;
And, should he in 1t dwell,
1t glows magnificent,
Gilded by his Content.
They do not vex his eye,
The rich who pass him by;
Their coaches past him roll,
But trouble not his soul;
Not his the loud complaint is
That others feed on dainties,
While on his board are spread
His frugal cheese and bread;
For fate to him has sent
Its richest sauce, Content.
All! happy is his lot
Who others envies not,
Who never is opprest
By longing or unrest;
But, still his duty doing.
His oven way pursuing,
Bears patiently what load
Is his upon the road
And, after life we'll spent,
Meets death with calm Content.
-IndeDende
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-16

Levy Brown, relored, living near Rock
port, nj ST., was shot and killed while stand
ing at his door, 10 buckshot going entirely
through his body. joe James, an escaped
convict, 10 supposed to be the murderer.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-16

-lne House OF Representative;
ADOPTED resolution this morning authoriz
ing the Committee on Privileges and Elec
ions to employ stenographer and ipcu,
o'her necessary expenses to proper investi
CATION OF the Hamilton county election cases
Inc impression pre- walls that the committee
Will - deliberate and searching in the in,
curry, and will probably spend a portion of
their time in Cincinnati.
The flood in the Susquehanna river was ths
highest for twenty years.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-02-20
Eastern Ticws of the Coal Trade.

A'er E0rh.-The bituminous mar
ket has been without change. An
other conference of representatives Of
the Baltimore and Ohio, Norfolk and
Western and Pennsylvania railroad
companies, with pool commissioner
Freeman, was held in Philadelphia
on 9th February for the purpose of
renewing the bituminous coal pool
expiring March LIST, but meeting adj
journed WITHOUT reaching any con
clusion, except to maintain rates
pending formation Of pool. The diff
terent interests have failed to reach
a settlement of percentages under the
pool.-Nlining Rec0rd.
If the shippers are all ON the same
basis Of freight rates and there is no
tayoritism, then this means u higher
price for soft coal. The f. o. b. prices
are to be $2.25 at Baltimore, $3.50 at
Philadelphia and Hampton Roads.
Coal is quoted at 1925 alongside at
New Hork.-Coal Trade JoHna7.
The Long Island railroad contract
is said to have gone to the Beech
Creek company at So 60 delivered on
cars at Long Island City. The Ell
feet Of this is not good, still it does
not materially disturb u tendency
among the shippers to try and get
better prices than prevailed last year
Spot coal is scarce, and commands.
high prices. The shipment Of this
coal has been greatly disturbed by
ice i'll the Baltimore and Philadel-
phia harbors.
The bituminous pool is completed
on the basis, we are informed, of
100000 tons each for Norfolk and
Western and Chesapeake and Ohio,an
the rest in proportions of 40 and 55
to the Baltimore and rhe Pennsyl~
vania railroad. There is IL stronger
feeling in the trade.
B0st0a.-There is not much doing
in bltuminous coal, and no large con-
tracts are reported. Buyers are
holding back. They are sure Of get
ting their coal cheap anyway, at the
highest prices that may be asked, as
compared with the price Of two years
ago, and they are quite ready to take
The risk Of waiting and the chances
Of getting their coal at still lower
figures than now prevail.
The Albany road is reported as
having bought of Cumberland and
Clearleid parties.
Pool talk does not go for much.
and the tendency is believed to be in
the direction Of an opeu market, and
the low prices Of last year at least-
Engineering and Mining JouvN0l.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-02-20

Wealth to Its Owner.-To do what we
expect of the stomach it must be in good
order to receive and dispose of the food we
put into it. Health of the stomach is wealth
to its owner. An unhealthy stomach is a
frightful evil: Happily it is an evil which
can be rectitied. Take the trouble in time
and use "Aromanna" This remedy will
leave clean stomach, and make the organ
capable of healthy action. Price % and Is
cents. Sold by d. G. Percy, Frostburg, Md
As an Undertaken c. +. Nickel is a special
list. With a full knowledge of the business in
all its delicate details and Hcarscs of the
finest make, he is thoroughly prepared. to
wait upon all who need services of this char
acter in the most satisfactory manner
'E5tewart's Aperient'-one pill dose
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-02-20
New Business Locals.

Wonderful Cures.-W. d. Hoyt & Co.,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists, of Rome,
Ga, say: We have been selling DIR. King $
New Discovery, Electric Bttcrs and Bucklen 5
Arnica Salve for two years Have never
handled remedies that sell as well, or give such
universal satisfaction There have been
some wonderful cures effected by these med
icines i'll this city. Several cases of pro-
nounced Consumption have been entirely
cured by the use ola few bottles of DIR. King
New Discovery, taken in connection with
Electric Bitters. We guarantee them always.
Sold by Douglas G. Percy
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-02-20
ORDER NTST.

Albert Hole In the Circuit Court for
as. Allegany county,
William b. Thomas sitting in Equity.
and wife. No. 1922 Equity
ORDERED, This 23d day of January, in
~ the year 1886, by the Circuit Court for
Alcgany county, Md, sitting in equity that
the sale made and reported in the absvc cause
by Albert Hole mortgage, to j. F. Moody,
be ratified and confirmed, unless cause thereof
to the contrary be shown
On or Before the Esd day OF February,
1856, provided a copy of this order be pub
lshed III some newspaper published in Ale
gany county, Md, once week for three sue
cessive weeks before the 10th day of February,
1856
The report states the amount of sale to be
$4,000 THEO LYMAN
True copy-Test: Clerk.
THEO. HUMAN,
Jan 3O-3t Clerk.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-02-20
An Enterprising. Reliable HOUSE,

An Entcrprising, ReIiabIc House,
Douglas &. Percy can always be relied upon
not only to carry in stock the best Of every
thing, but to secure the Agency forsuch arti-
cles as have wel-known merit, and are popu-
lar with the people, thereby sustaining the
reputation of being always enterprismg, and
ever reliable. Having secured the Agency
for the celebrated DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, will sell it on a positive
guarantee 1t will surely cure any and every
affection Of Throat Lungs, and Chest. and to
show our confidence, we invite you to call
and get Trial Bottle free.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-02-20
ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS.

Fire at Lonacoaing-Th stables
of the American coal company at Lon
aconing were burned about 3 o'clock
Monday morning. The discovery was
made just in time to get out the horses,
a few of which We're slightly burned.
The building and contents. large
quantities of feed, We're totally con-
sumed. The loss is estimated at
$1,000; insurance 300. The origin
of the fire is unknown.
Redt Estdte.-Among the transfers
filed this week appear the following:
Maryland coal company to Joseph
Dickle, lease, Is years, lot No. 6 on the
west side of said company's lower rail
road siding near Homecoming, at q
yearly rental of So.
Joseph Dickle to James C. Anderson
assignment Of lease of lot No. 6, above
mentioned, 5000.
Il Good Subscribe for the
JOTrRNAJ.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-02-20
ORDER W.LST.
Irgarct Hartman It al. I In the Circuit Court
for


for
rs. Allegany county,
sitting in Equity.
Daniel Hartman q al No $3.50 Equity.
ORDERED, This !th day of February, in
- the year 1856 by the Circuit Court tor
Allegany county, Md, sitting in equity, that
the sale made and reported in the above cause
10y William Brace, trustee be ratified and
confirmed unless cause thereof to the contrary
be shown on or before the 9th day of
March, 1886; provided a copy Of this order be
published in some newspaper published in
Allegany county, Md, once week for three
successive weeks before the said 9th day of
March, 1856,
The report states the amount Of sale to be
81 10000. TIEO. LIrMAN,
True cnPy-Tcst: Clerk.
Feb 6--3t THEo. LUrMAN, Clerk.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-02-20

HoN. John r. Marshall, NJ. c., of Illinois,
disorders of the Stomach and Malarial Alice
tons l have tried several physicians, but
got no relief, and friend advised me to try
DIR. Petzolds German Btters." Ihave been
using it for several days and my condition is
greatly improved.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-02-20

THERE is probably no large city on this
continent where living can be had so cheaply
as at Baltimore. The terms at the "HIaltby
House." illustrate this fact