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RECALLING KEMMLER.
IL is Argued that His Execution was Cruel
and Inhuman.


and Inhuman.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2l.-The case OF the
japanese murderer Jugiro, sentenced TO
death by elec ctricity in New York. was ar
gued before the United States supreme
court to-day. Mr.. Sherman, who was
counsellor for Kemmler, represented
Jugiro, basing his application for writ
Of habeas corpus upon the ground that
the execution OF Kemmler demonstrated
that electrocution is not an instantaneous
and painless death. Ii violates
the provisions Of the federal
constitution forbidding cruel and
unusual punishment. Mr.. Sherman
spoke at length, reading a newspaper
report about the death OF Kemmler. He
asserted that there was grave doubts
whether artificial electricity generated
under the present scientific conditions
would invariably cause immediate death.
My. Sherman was frequently inter
rupted with questions by Justices
Field and Brewer. When the
former suggested that persons
had been killed in a short time by acci-
dental contact with electric light wires,
Sherman narrated the case of a lineman
who did not die for some time, although
receiving shock Of 1000 volts.
Attorney General Tabor of New York
state replied. He declared that the
Kemmler case was practical execution.
The law settled the whole question Of
constitutionaliiy as he understood it.
Either hanging or electricity had too
much cruelty in IL to suit counsel on the
other side.
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Action Of IN. FOURTH National.

New YORK, Nov. n.-The board Of dr.
rectors Of the Fourth National bank TO-
day adopted q resolution setting forth the
facts Of the present financial stringency.
and stating that during the present
month that bank has had -. %, 900 Of
commercial paper fall due, all OF which
has been promptly met at maturity. show
ing the merchants to he in prosperous
condition; that the strineency in the
money market has almost stopped the
purchase OF commercial bills and de-
prived the merchsntle community Of its
accustomed facilities. The directors au-
thoriIes the officers of the bank to buy
freely Of firstclass commercial paper and
10 take out, II necessary. q liberal amount
Of clearing house certificates for that pur-
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NASHVILLE, Nov. 2L.-Two-year-olds
and upwards, nine-sixteenths mile-Lo-
renso won, Ed Bell second, Corinne Kin
ney third. Time, 5ssi.
Three-year-olds and upwards. seven
furlonas-Atticus won, st. Stebans sec
ond, Jubilee third. Time. l:30h.
Three-year-olds and upwards, five fur
longs-Tom Karl won. Miss Mary sec
ond, Bob Wade third. Time, :O214.
Three-year-olds and upwards, mile and
seventy yards-Big Three won, Buckler
second, Fred Fink third. Time, IAN.
Three-year-olds and upwards, eleven
sixteenths mJe-Long Brook won, John
Adams second, Harmabourse third.
Time, :i0A.
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A Ronan,. for th. poctor..

LONDON, Nov. H.-The Berlin cores
pondent of the Telegraph declares that
while the treatment Of poor patients in
hospitals is only half completed, few
favored physicians are treating from 80
10 $50 patients daily, charging them from
Al TO IS a patient The correspondent,
says hospital patients are only halt
treated, and neglected, often in danger.
Gus condition. Professor Koch knows
nothing of this.
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ACROSS THE CONTINENT.
Trapsference OF Gold From San Franolsc
TO New York.

Iransfcfence OF Sold FROM san francisco
10 New York.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2l.-The director of
the mint is informed that nearly 81 10000
Of Australian sovereigns gold were de.
posted and melted down at the mint in
San Francisco yesterday. The treasury
department is informed that $4,000 was
transferred from San Francisco 10 New
York to-day, making the total amount
transferred 10 date $4,000. These
transfers were made by telegraph through
the subAreasuries, free Of charge, under
the privileges extended by Secretary
Window for the purpose Of facilitating
the business Of bankers and merchants in
New York during the present stringency.
Complaints have recently been made by
certain San Francisco banks against the
continuance Of the practice as tending tc
reduce their available reserve and con
tract currency on the coast. Secretar,
Window is considering the matter.
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stabbed Each othsr Fatally.

CHATTANOOGA, Tennn Nov. a.-Three
years ago John Pickett a moun,aineer.
killed his wife, but was afterwards ae-
quilted on the plea that II was accidental.
Tonight Tom Allen brought up the mat
ter in an offensive manner and fight
ensued in which both men fatally stabbed
each other with knives.
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China,. Eye on RnssIa.

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 2l.-Adyices re.
ceiyed here are 10 the effect that the
Chinese government intends TO convert
the town Of Guierine, in Manghupia. into
a first-class fortress, and to establish a
large garrison there. railway connect
ing the fortress with the interior will also
be built
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Ready to Quit the Trust.

New ORLEANS, Nov. 2l.-hla,z & Fitz.
patrick. bankers and members Of the
American biscuit trust, are dissatisfied
with its workings and have begun suit "a
get on, Of it, alleging that the combina.
ton is in violation Of the laws Of the
United States, being a restraint OH
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Tn. n.rIur Company R.orrani.ed.

LONDON, Nov. Alt is officially an
nounced that arrangements for continu-
ing the business Of the Barings has been
concluded. A limited company is formed
with a subscribed capital exceeding fi0,-
10000. Thomas Barring, NJ. p. becomes
chairman Of the company and devotes the
whole Of his fortune 10 the firms credit.
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NAVAL ARMAMENT.
Annual Report OF the Chief Of the Burenu
of Ordnance.

OIL Ordnance.
WAsHlNGToN, Nov. 20.-The annual re-
port of Commodore Folger, chief Of the
bureau of ordnance, which is lengthy,
estimates the appropriations neces-
sary for next years work at some
thing over four and a half millions.
lie says tools for the manufacture Of
i3inch guns Of 35-calibre are being con.
structed. Il is thought that this will be
the largest gun ever likely To be needed
for naval purposes. The bureau contem.
plates issuing six-inch guns Of IS.
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wh.r. p,d n. Get rho.. Pant. I,

BUTTE, Nov. 9l.-Lsst night Officer
Donovan arrested hard-looking GUS
toner on Park street who was attempting
TO sell a pair Of new trousers. The fellow
refused 10 tell his name and also refused
10 tell how he obtained the trousers.
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NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Nov. I.-The SEN
sational Yam Phou Lee divorce case was
smothered in superior court to-day, Mrs.
Lee being granted divorce with the Gus
tody Of her children on the ground of
adultery. There was no opposition.
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Terrified BY the smoke.

CIncAGo, Nov. 2l.-Fire in the basement
of the Studebaker building, next to the
Auditorium, at late hour this evening
created dense smoke, which, going into
the corridors Of the hotel, created panic
among the guests. Many gathered their
effects and rushed down the Railways; but
their fears were soon allayed.
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Rio JANERIo, Nov. H.-The constitI.
ents assembly, by vote Of i75 to AZ, rec
ogniled the legality Of the provisional
government, and adopted resolution re-
questing the government 10 continue its
functions until the vote is taken upon the
federal constitution.
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riuy Men in Jail for n Month.

Cork. Nov. 2i.-Fifiy seamen and fire
meu on the Cork Packet companys yes
sells were sentenced to imprisonment for
a month for breaking articles Of agree
ment BY Joining the strike.
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BRUSSELS, Nov. 2l.-The government
denies the report that a mission steamer
was seized by the Congo state authorities.
II was used for a few days, and the mis-
sionaries were indemniiled.
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proL. the Dumb Rel, Record,

MONTREAL, Nov.2l.-Louis Cyr broke the
dumb bell record, putting lO9pounds with
one hand from the shoulder q times,
against the previous record of 100 pounds
1O times
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DENVER. Colo. Nov. 2l.-The Knights
of Labor general assembly adjourned this
morning. The next place Of meeting will
be decided upon by mailed vote 30 days
before the meeting.
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YAzoo CITY, Miss, Nov. 2l.-Dorsey
Edwards, colored, was hanged here to-day
for the murder OF his wife last Septem-
ber.
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I,rhange ID Courie.Is..

BERLIY, Nov. 2l.-Pasteur has sent con.
gratulations TO Koch, who in return has
sent specimens Of bis lymph 70 Pasteur.
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Mr.. r.rtInrton /. n,Inr.

BosroN, Nov. 2l.-B. T. ShIlaber Mrs.
Partington is seriously III and is not ex-
pected 10 recover.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1890-11-08
COUNTY NEWS.
Wedding at Homecoming

At the residence of the brides
mother, Mrs. John Bell, in Lonacon-
ing, Wednesday morning. 9TH inst.
DR.. George Sloan, of Roslyn, Wash
ington, and Miss Lizzie A. Bell were
welded. The ceremony ~as impress
lively performed by Rev. John Ruther-
ford, of Paramount, N. j., a former
Presbyterian pastor at Lonaconlng,
assisted by Rev. l.. C. Bell, present
pastor. Masters Evan Cameron and
Alpha Thomas and Misses Marion Van
Horn and Marion Cameron were the
infantile attendants. The little ones
did their part we'll, which, taken with
their tasteful attire, made them OBJ
jects of much interest and attention.
The ushers were Messrs. Alex. d. and
E. r. Sloan, brothers of the groom,
and A. T. and w. r. Bell, brothers of
the bride.
The wedding took place in one of
the large parlors, deeply interested
company witnessing the ceremony.
The parlor hangings were delicately
decorated by vines, etc.
An elegant collation. followed the
numerous and warm congratulations
extended the happy pair, and few
hours later they left for Roslyn, the
far-away home of the groom.
The bride was tastefully attired for
travel. She is a strikingly handsome
blonde and popular lady. Her
friends while regretting the vacancy
thus oecasioned IN social circles, re-
joice that, in the care of a steady,
high-toned and successful profession
al gentleman, her future is decidedly
prosperous and happy.
The high estimation in which both
DR.. and Mrs. Sloan are held was
evinced by an imposing array of sub
stantial and pretty gifts.
Many were present, including Miss
Emma Start, Of Baltimore, guest of
Owen Hitchins, this place; Misses
Minnie and Anna Hitchins, Mrs. E. A.
Gross, and the inevitable JOURNAL
The great paper left with regret, fol
nowhere is hospitality more genuine
than in Homecoming.
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Impromptu but Complete.

lHDfOIilDtu Dut SoiiIIttt
An incident toook place at the com
bined headquarters of Thoburn Post,
&. A. R, Sons of Veterans and
Women's Relief Corps Thursday even
ing which deserves more elaborate and
elegant mention than we are able to
give it.
1t had been learned that Mrs. Cath
arine Egan would soon leave this
place to make her home in Columbus,
o., the question occurred to someone
on Thursday-why not honor an old
soldiers widow and a warm friend and
helper of Grand Army enterprises with
a testimonial of our regard
No sooner asked than answered.
About noon the work began and by
nightfall it was complete. a table
thirty feet long was spread and laden
with bountiful supper, the accu-
mulated contributions of many baskets.
Mrs. Egan, wholly unconscious of
what was going on, was brought in
and, after a half hour of social talk
and music by the Independent cornet
band, was seated at the head. John
Chambers, commander of the Post,
stated that the supper was tender to
the guest of the evening by the bodies
named in consideration of the respect
they felt for her, gratitude for her
symathy and aid, and regret at her
proposed change of residence. He
rounded up his speech by presenting
her with solid silver cup engraved as
follows
Presented to Catharine Egan by Thoburn
Post, No. 81, G. A. R., and Women's Relief
Corps, No. II, Frostburg, Md, Nov. 6, 1880.
Mrs. Egan was much affected and
could only stammer her surprise and
qualification.
After brief interval George T.
Smith got the floor. He, too, was
loaded with presentation address &C
companying a set of solid silver tea
spoons from C. H. Walker Camp, Sons
of Veterans. The old lady was quite
overcome.
But she soon recovered her compo-
sure as the comely matrons and
bright-eyed, pretty girls served the
tempting dishes and the merry jest
and gay laugh rang round the table.
Such rations! Such messmates
The JOURNAL could stand enlistment
through many such compaigns
Speeches followed. John Chambers
thanked the band for past and present
favors so deliberately that it would
not surprise the JOURNAL. to hear of a
serenade down there soon. Capts. j.
T. Hart, of the Sons of Veterans, and
j. P. Smith, of company ID, Thomas
Hill, James H. Koch, j. S. Meter,
Harry Metzger, William Thomas and
J. M. Zimmerly made addresses APP
propriate to the occasion.
There has not been more enjoyable
social occasion in Frostburg for many
years.
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Infa,li5Ie weather Prediction.

The first wild Geese of the season
flew over Frost1urg Honday evening
at 1920, going south. Whenever wild
geese first fly oyer town on Monday
night in the dark of the neon. with
the wind north by northwest, 1t is a
sure sign-one that knocks all the
truiSm out of the muskrat, the heavy
shuck on the chestnut. goosebone and
oil other signs besides the rabbit foot
fad-that winter is approaching, that
we need 70 more rain, and that Nc
Kaig will be elected next day.
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McCOnlaS pluralty, ON
For the district as below :
McKaig's plurality, 1893.
The above figures are official.

The above figures are ofhclal.
A surprise to the republicans came
in nearly every piece of news Satur-
day night. The air was chilly, too,
and they went home middling early.
At IL o'clock, except for the noise
made by unseemly democrats, the old
town looked like vast refrigerator.
There was more ''cutting" over the
county than people are aware of, but
it was quite evenly balanced.
The people on Applng Dumping
Mounting claim that they did it.
The return and presence of Office
holders at the polls. even for the pur-
pose of voting, occasions more loss
than is usually suspected. A re-
publican approached the JOURNAL
Tuesday and stated that he came fully
determined to vote for McComas, but,
seeing one or two late appolntees near
the polls, declared he would not vote
at all. And he didn't.
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The Coming Question.

Thursday evening there was quite
large assemblage at the M. b.
Church, attracted by the poll to be
taken on the question of the "Admis-
sion of Women to the General Con-
ference"
Messrs. Owen Hitchins and J. B.
Wright, with the pastor, Rev. DR..
Leech, had been appointed by the last
quarterly conference to supervise the
voting. Mr.. Wright appeared with a
ballot box in due shape. Mr.. Hitchins
had list of those entitled to vote, all
members of 81 years and upward.
The pastor had the official record of
members. Printed ballots were dis
tributed by Messrs HENDERSON and
Ruby.
The meeting was opened with re-
ligious exercises, after which, at the
suggestion of Mr.. Hitchins, discus
sion of the question was held. Ad-
dresses were made by Messrs. Owen
Hitchins and R. W. Mason in the af-
firmative and DR.. Leech in the mega
tive. Then in very CHEEKY atmos-
phere created by the speeches and the
subject itself the members desiring to
vote came forward and deposited their
ballots, their names being recorded.
There were % votes in the affirmative
and 81 in the negative. After the an
nouncement of the result by the pas.
tor, the doxology was sung, the bene-
diction pronounced and everybody de.
parted in fine spirits.
The thing that strikes us as passing
strange is that so small percentage
of the membership of the great Meth
odist Episcopal Church in the United
States seems to take any interest in
the question as indicated by the pub
lished votes to date. The Christian
Adoocate of this week gives 5000 plu.
votes in the affirmative and about
$500 in the negat We, so far as report
ed, out of membership of 10 or l:
times that number. The affirmative
it is said, are industriously brought
out the negative seem to come out in
sufficient numbers to cast cold watel
on the efforts of Miss Willard and he1
comfreres-con-Soroses, we should say
The great mass of the members sta,
at home. The reform evidently ha
no chance this time. But reformer
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Wedding.

The English Lutheran church was
crowded to its utmost capacity Wednes-
day evening, 9Th inst, by an audience
of friends desiring to witness the mar
riage of w. E. Gladstone Hitchins and
Miss Helen A. Percy, youngest son
and eldest daughter respectively of
our prominent and popular townsmen,
Owen Hitchins and w. R. Percy.
Promptly at 9 o'clock the organ
sounded the advent of the wedding
party. Following the slow measure
of march from Beethoven's "Fidelis,"
aud preceded by the ushers, Messrs.
w. P. and D. P. LeFevre, of Cumber-
land, James Thomas, of Eckhart, and
George B. Percy. brother of the bride,
they advanced to the altar. Here they
were met by Rey. C. A. Britt, pastor,
who recited the service and elected
the pledges which made the twain one.
Retiring to the lecture-room the con-
CALCULATIONS of friends were received,
after which the happy pair entered a
carriage for Cumberland, whence they
at once set out for western tour.
The bride. petite brunette, wore a
gray imported travelling dress and the
groom the usual suit of black.
The good wishes of host of friends
follow them through their tour and a
warm welcome will greet them when
they return.
Mr.. Hitchins is clerical officer of
the Barton and Georges Creek Valley
coal company, young man of high
standing who enjoys exceptional pros
poets of bright and useful career.
The bride, young lady of wide ac-
quaintance, is fully worthy of the
groom's partiality, and will fill her
high Office with lifelong fidelity to its
duties.
The wedding presents were numer-
Gus, costly, splendid, evincing the es-
TEEN, love and good wishes of friends
far and near.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1890-11-08
The Elections.

In Frostburg the day was damp, raw
and cold. to which fact may be par
TALLY attributed the failure of over 200
persons to avail themselves of their
right to vote.
The Australian system had its first
test here In the beginning there was
some little friction and delay. but as
the day wore on the officers grew ac-
customed to their duties and the vote
was taken with as much celebrity as
under the old system. Both parties
here are pleased with its operations.
Excepting little misunderstanding
early in the day the election passed off
quietly, as it did throughout lhe
county.
The vote in detail is as follows:
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BreVitIes.

See the Sawtelle Comedy company
all next week. A fine organization.
Good plays.
1t will be observed elsewhere that
Geo. H. Wittig, baker ,confectioner and
notion dealer, advertises grand open
ing of holiday goods on Wednesday
evening, 18th inst. AS usual, he will
make luminous display. The show
will continue every evening until II
o'clock of Christmas night. The fact
that Santa Claus will have just come
and gone meanwhile will not deprive
the glad little ones Of the additional
pleasure of happy outing at Wittig's
on Chritmas day.
At Ravencraft's Opera House all
next week. Lots of fun. Ask George
j. Conner about it.
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Business Locals.


Every Home Should Have Titus not
always convenient to call physician for
every little ailment. Having Red Flag Oil
in the house you have physician always at
hand 1t kills Rheumatism, Neuralgia
Burns, Bruises and all Aches and Pains. Price
% cents. There are few things in this life OF
which we may be certain, but this is one OF
them Puritan Cough and Consumption Cure
has no equal for Coughs, Colds and Consump-
ton. Price % cents AT |. G. Lamber Drug
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Water Works.

Fair progress has been made this
week. Pipe-laying is going on Cow
between town and the reservoir, and a
water works prophet predicts that,
the weather favoring, the water will
be in the pipes inside the ensuing
fortnight.
Everything in connection with the
works is in good shape for the redemp-
ton of the Wator Boards promises ex-
cept the reservoir. Unfortunately the
work there seems ''to lag supfuous,"
and the Board is much concerned
about it. But so far as they are
affected the delay has been unavod-
able.
Altogether the work has been
promptly, rapidly and skillfully exc
cuted, and those in immediate charge,
especially Rev. A. c. Haverstick, are
to be highly commended for the stead
fastness, frmness and manliness with
which they have administered their
trust. They have fought a good fight
against the elements, cormorants and
northumberland they have won.
Personal.
The engagement Of Myer H. Bear,
of Baltimore, son of Hartz Bear, of
this place. to Miss Miriam Hirshberg,
also of the former city, was made
public last Sunday. Mr.. Beal is a
prosperous boot and shoe wholesaler,
and the prospective bride wealthy
and popular lady.
Thomas Bath, Waterman at the U.
S. sub Treasury, Baltimore, is in town
this week among his many friends.
Miss Missouri Humberston, lately
visiting friends in Pittsburg, and
Mex eesport, Pa, came hCme Monday.
Edward Miller and sister, Miss
Maggie, of Oakland are visiting their
sister, Mrs. w. H. Dayis.
A. B Sandell. of Baltimore, was
circulating among friends here this
week.
Walter F. Coyner spent this week
in Washington, D. C.
Mrs. Maggie Brockey, of McKees-
port. Pa, is visiting her father, George
Humberston.
Postmaster Walker is confined to
his bed by a severe attack of lumbago.
Meanwhile, the postoflice and tele-
graph Office are going on in the usual
way under the careful and accom-
modating administration of George G.
Wade and Mr.. and Mrs. George E.
Pearce, not emitting the swift and
good special delivery and
messenger boy, John Goldsworthy.
Harry C. Hitchins, son of John
Hitch ms, of Carlos, is holding down
W. E. Gladstone Hitchns' desk while
the latter is away on his wedding
tour.
j. F. Mckenzie. of Borden Shaft,
was in town yesterday evening.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1890-11-08
Death.

Henry Bath, an old resident of this
place, died about noon to-day. His
wife and five children-all grown, sur
Wye. He was member of Mt. Saw
age Lodge of Odd Fellows.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1890-11-08
New Business Locals.
The "(,arbolic Smoke Rail Treatment

Price only $3.50, gently and surely rolls
away all Head, Throat and Lung Diseases.
Men of note have under oath testified of per-
manent cures of Catarrh, Asthma, Hay Fever,
Bronchitis, Deafness, etc. Testimonials of
reliable parties of Bedford county, Pa, in
their own handwriting may be seen by calling
on Miss GINEvRA MOoRMAN at Mrs. Richard
BealPs Mont View Cottages.
Free treatment from to 9 a. m. II to p.
m. and 3 TO 8 D. M