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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02

yii1iiraiuia ftee 2ress.
Bva Hairs Breadth.

1t was n February day, with warm sun
and Chinook wind from the Pacific Ocean
melting the snow All along the trail, as
we wound up the mountain side, great mass
es of snow seemed to overhang us, and more
than once noticed how anxious the grizzly
haired old guide seemed to be. Only mar
row path had been cleared through the snow,
and the twenty mules followed each other in
single file Half way up we came to four
cabins occupied by miners. Three brawny
men in red shirts stood at the door of one OF
the cabins talking as we flied past. Salutes
were given and returned, but we had no oc-
casion to halt.
We had gone about 800 feet and were
about to make turn in the trail when |
halted To look back The guide was ahead
i came second. The line of mules was
strung out for quarter Of a mile, and on
foot among them were five packers, all half
breeds. | heard no signal of dangtr-no
cry of alarm With the -wiftness of thought
the snow 800 feet up mountain began to
move. The width of the avalanche was
about half mile, and il moved like flash.
| was looking full at it, but its speed Genius
ed the eve. There were thousands of tons
of snow, hundreds of trees, hundreds OF
great powders There was no rumbling, no
crashing.
The rush was almost noiseless-simply a
sound like gentle wind blowing among the
pines. In fifteen seconds it was all over,
and cloud of what seemed smoke hung
over the spot 1t drove off down the noun
tain after two or three minutes, and | look
ed for our pack train. Not man nor
mule had escaped. | looked for the cabins.
They hid disappeared Ayel the very trail
had been swept down into the valley mile
below and almost across it. For a space
half n mile wide there was neither tree nor
shrub-not yard of earth. The avalanche
had ground its way down to the rocks heav-
ed up in the CONFUSION of 1900 years ago.
| turned and looked at the guide, wonder
ing if it was ALA dream.
putty clus call that :" he whispered as
he pointed to the well defined edge of the
avalanche, not a yard from my horses
heels. Come on. All the men in Mon
tana couldn't dig them out"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02
N : = = Norfo|k:Wsstsrn
-NORTHB0UND-

No. for Roanoke, Radford, Pulaski, Bristol
Knoxville, Chattanooga and the SOuth-also
for Blueiield, Pocahontas. Elkh0rn ana ali
points on the Clinch Valley Diysion-alsoioF
Louisville and Cincinnati and oil points on /.
d n. X. II. via Norton.
Pullman sleepers to New Orleans aud Mem
phis via Bristol, also Pullman sleeper Roanoke
to Louisville via Norton.
No for Roanoke Radford, Pulaski, Bristol
and Chattanooga at Radi0rd iOT
Bluefel and Pocahontas. Pullman sleepG0
Memphis via Bristol.
No. q for Shanendoah and intermediate
stations. No connection beyond.
No. 2 for Washington Via Shenandoah
Junction., Hagerstown, Harrisburg and New
York
Pullman Sleeper to Washington-also 70
Philadelphia and New York.
No for IIsgerstown Harrisburg, PlIiadeI'
phia and New York. Pullman sleeper
New York.
No rs for Washington Via Shenandoal
Junction), Hagerstown, Harrisburg and ss'
York.
North Carolina Diyision-leaye Pulaski ~
q. m. daily for Iyanhoe and and 100 p M dsf
ly for lvanhoe and Gossan and at 5.lV g. M'
Except Sunday for Betty Baker.
For tickets, time cards and all information
call on agent Norfolk & Western 4. X.
BEyILL
Gen. Pass. Agt., Roanoke, Va.
Dec. 8, 1891.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02
The Playcright aud the Type,rriter.

Ofall girls the most amusing, at least to
the casual observer, is typewriter to whom
a playwright is debating a play. had fun
of that kind yesterday.
'Ifyou speak during that period, y the au-
thor began, 81 will"
"a period after that" the typewriter in
terrupted.
"No, no--the word period l will kill
YOU"
II always get so interested. Is this com
edy?"
"Yes. Maud Spare me-spare ne
"You must not call me Maud"
''No, no. the character speaks Maud is
the girl in the play, you know. Where was
I?".
''You were at spare me-
Goes down ON his knees in brackets
"On his knees ,"
II am writing thi. comedy, miss. Knees
in brackets"
Eyes. What's he got his knees in brack-
cts for? Broden, suppose"
"What are YOU doing Let me see. No,
no, no. Put that sentence in brackets. En-
ter servant. Servant-never have ! seen
nothing like that be-
Anything, of course"
Il am writing this piece"
That's bad grammar, you know
YES, know know. Put down just
what | say. handbook at"
''Sir! Oh, forgot. Yes. Look at"
I'm brackets, George looks at servant and
shakes"
Period"
mo And shakes his head
"Who shakes his head-GeOrge or the
servant?"
George said George"
"Oh He shakes the servants head,
doesn't he ,"
Author dies.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02
JEFFERSON WOODEN MILL
Formerly Porter's Factory.

Under the above mentioned name the OLD
d" Porter's Factory" which in days gone oy en-
loved almost a national reputation Tor excel
lent manufactures. will be operated oy me u9 9-
dersirned Necessary repairs have been nlaoe
,,,J ;r,rroved machinery introduced and 10 Is
our expectation to maintain the reputation OF
he mill and TO meet the demand OF the puohe
for frst-class goods
The Highest Market Price will be paid ioi
Wool delivered AZ the Mill or at such points I"
may be designated.
Orders for Cloths. Yarns, &c, will receive
Respectfully,
JJJOBE & co.
Post Ohce-Ripon, Jefferson County, ". Va
j. lobe < Bro. will continue TO operate the
Mill az Brucetown, Frederick County Virginia
and will pay the top market price TOT "o'i ue-
livered there.
April 10 ISIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02
Carter House Re3pened.
aEORGE S. WATsON. ProprLoior.

THE CARTER HOUSE has recently under
zone a Thorough ren0yation-newly paint
"a napered and furnished and on Monday,
Nav l9,h. was reopened for the accommoda-
ton of the public Transient or Permanent
Guests are assured that the best provision VIII
be made for their comfort i'm every p-rucuiar.
The House shall be model of ueatness and
cleanliness and the table will DE aoundantiy
and richly supplied. Attentive ana courteous
servants. only. will be retained, AND the pro-
prietor will nos only give general supervision
but close attention 90 details So that che guests
Of the House shall have mo- room for complaint
but have complete satisfaction guaranteed
them.
May 2i 1880.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02

Trains No. All, 4l9, ALB and 44I are daily e.
cept Sunday; Train No. 449 runs Sunday only
Additional mixed trains leave sonthward a
3.2s a. m. and s.24 a. m. and arrive at Hanl
sonburg at 9.l0 a. m. and 6.27p. m. ex sunda?
WESTWARD.
Train AIS connects at Harper's Ferry viii
Limited Express. arriving at Pittsburg 500 p
m, Columbus $50 and Chicago lbs nsn
morning.
Train No. Ais connects at Harpers Fern
with Limited Express, arriving at Cincinnai
1854 next morning, Louisville ll.55 noon and
St. Louis 6.25 p. III.
Train No. 4l6 connects at Harper's Fen
with Phtsburg and Chicago Express, arriyir.
at Connellsville % and Pittsburg 60 men
morning, Columbus $50 p. m. and Chioaso
$50 p. m.
EXCURSION TICKETS will be sold 10 par.
ties of ten or more between all ticket station.
on the Valley Division-Good for two days.
For tickets and further information applyto
b. & o. Agents or to b. Il. Bond, Pass Agent
Baltimore, C. L. Dudrow, Travelling Passenger
Agent, Winchester, Va.
Pullman Palace sleepingC ars are run through
to Cincinnati. st. Louis, Chicago Pittsbug
on all express trains.
J. T. 0DELL, Gen'l Manger
CHAS. o. SCULL, Genl Passenger Agent
Dec. ?. 1891.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02
DIR. HARTLEY'S
GREAT REMEDY
-FCE-
CATARRH,
DISSIPATES

DI~SIIAIEo
And drives away forever Offensive Breath
Disagreeable Discharges rom the heSu'
Iyav-ti1,- and Raspinr The Throat quickly re
ieved bv its use. and Throat Affections,
asthma distractions OF the Nasal Passages.
Headache and Pains in the Face and Ears
pernlanentiv and efccually cured. cheer
fal disposition is at once restored and ner-
vous diseases disposed of by the use OF "a
single bottle. Sold By druggists ln large
packages. with glass syphon and all neeess'''l
instructions
PRICE ONE DOLLAR Pea BOTTLE.
CONSULT FREE
DIR. HARTLEY Baltimore Nj.
Aug.5 1sll-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02

Having % years experience as a Cutter, will
guarantee YOU a fit or no sale. Work Prompt
IN and Carefully Executed Call and be con-
WINGED. Yours respectfully,
]. f. REININGER,
March :. 1889. Merchant Tailor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02
Paint.

II YOU are going to paint your house, YOU
i will find ii % your advantage To call and
see oar stock of Paints. The brand we are car
rying this year is Our Own Goods, strictly
pure iuseed Oil and Lead Psint that sells for
LOO per gallon. Our own Guarantee will be
given 20 insure its Purity. Also, Roofing and
Fencing Paint, at Sl.0O per gallon.
April %, 90 AlSQUITH X co.
NEW CROP NewOrleans Molasses for sale
~ by c. d. EBf.
4 POUNDS California RaiSius for Is cents AT
4 c. d. EBN'S.
ENTRACT White Rose. do. Frangipani, do.
II Bouquet, for the handkerchief Sold by
Feb. .. lSSS. GEO. I. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02

Baked goose is The favoi.e piece de re-
sistanoe at White House dinners this Win
ter While not a stylish bird, the goose is
good. and there's nothing like its resistance
when.it's tough.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02

Trains No. 40, 4l8, 4l6 and AS are daily er.
cepi Sunday Train No. $50 runs Sunday cnr
Additional mixed trains leave Charleston
l6 d, m. and GA a. M, and arrive at Harpe-i.
Ferry at S. 25 p. m. and PSI q. m. ex. SUNDAY
SOUTHWARK. Az 4l9 Alb Az "a
Stations. Pass. Pass. Pass Nix Mir
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02
Washington y alexander

HAVE made arrangements TO insure proper
III ty AGAINST TORNAD0ES in Ktna of
Hartford. Continental, of New York, and Pea
body. of Wheeling, W. Va. Where parties de-
sire this. on application special Policy will
be granted and an additional rate be charged
for same.
May 81. 1886.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02
FAMILY GROCER

necessary to good living supplied at mod
crate prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02

Fresh COUNTRY Produce.
July %, 1850.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-05-07
SCHOOLHOUSE BONDS.
CHAPTER 43.
AN ACT

AN ACT
To authorize the County Commissioners of
Allegany county to issue bonds for build
ing Schoolhouses i'll Allegany county, and
to levy tax for the payment of same
CECTION l. BE ii eaocted By the Genc,al
- assembly Of Maryland, That the County
Commissioners of Allegany county be- and
they are hereby authorized and empowered
in their discretion to issue bonds to an
amount not exceeding seventy-fve thousand
dollars in sums not less than one hundred, nor
more than one thousand dollars each, to be
signed by the President of the Board of said
County Commissioners, and COunterSigned
by the Clerk of said Board said bonds to
bear interest at the rate of not exceeding five
per rent. per- dIn"nt, payable semIannually
on the first day of April and the first day of
October in each and every year during which
said bonds may run and remain unpaid. And
the coupons for interest on said bonus shall be
receivable by the collector of taxes for said
county i'll payment of county taxes, and said
bonds shall be exempt from county taxation.
SEC 2. And be it eaactcd. That said bonds
shall be issued to mature at such dates as
shall not require the payment in any one
year of more than five thousand dollars of
the principal sum thereof, and shall be re-
deemable at the pleasure of said County Com
misSiOners at or before their maturity; but
none of suid bonds shall be issued to mature
before the first day of April III the year nine
teen hundred.
SEC. 5. and be il eudctcd, That to redeem
said bonds the County Commissioners of AL
legany county shall annually levy upon the
assessabe property Of said county tax sut
ticient to pay the interest on said bonds, and
the principal of such portions as may mature
in each and every year after the date of their
issue, and the said levy shall be designated
as "SchoolhouSe Fund
SEC. 4. I1d BE- ii e,dcted, That the proceeds
arising from the sale of said bonds shall be
paid over by the County Commissioners of
said county to the Treasurer of the Board of
School Commissioners of said county, who
shall apply said proceeds under the direction
of the said Board of School Commissioners to
the purchase of such lots and the erection and
furnishing of such School buildings as said
Board of School Commissioners may contract
for, and for no other purpose.
SEC 5. Ind be it ea0ctcd, That this Act shall
take effect from the date of its passage.
Approved March ID, 1892.
STATE OF MARYLAND
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF SENATE
ANNAPOLIS, March 5, 1892.
| hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
copy at an Act Of the General Assembly
passed January session, 1892.
w. G. PITRNELL
April 2:}-3t Secretary of the Senate.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-05-07

Shipments of coal from the mines of
the Georges Creek coal region were
in long tons
For week ending April 80, 1892. 59,90S
g year to same date. ..............1, 14l, 431
Decrease compared with last year.. $40, 4O4
The latest news from the New York
market is cleaned as follows:
Very few, if any contracts have been closed
during the past week. Trade is beginning to
settle down to routine business, as the ex-
element and activity of contract making and
seeking has subsidized. Consumers are taking
a little more coal Some of those who held
off, looking for lower prices during the con-
tract season, now seem to be eager for coal.
a meeting of the Board ofGovernors of the
Seaboard Association was held in the early
part of the week. 1t was entirely harmonious
and merely informal talk, some oft relating to
the formation of trust, was INDUCED in.
The local demand may be said to be fair.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-05-07
LOCAL NEWS.
\ PROMPT PAYMENT.

Thursday evening Thomas G. Porter,
treasurer, accompanied by H. B.
Colborn, regent, and John A. SIN it'll.
secretary of Frostburg Council. No
1912, Royal Arcanum, visited Mrs.
Fife Thomas, widow of the late A. l..
Thomas, and paid her $4,000, the sum
for which her husband held certificate
in the Order named. This handsome
sum, coming within about three weeks
after Mr.. Thomas death, is another
conspicuous proof of the value of
membership in those organizations
which combine with social and fraternal
features cheap aud easily purchased
indemnity when death has claimed its
own. Among these organizations the
Royal Arcanum is one of the soundest.
Having a st,ong foothold in all the
healthy portions of the United States
it meets its obligations easily and
quickly. The Council in Frostburg is
large, influential and still growing.
Mr.. Thomas had been a member
exactly one year to the day, and had
paid in assessments sum aggregating
not quite $40.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-05-07
SEMI-LOCAL NEWS.
Ri'cyiticS.

There is a congressional district
in Mississippi called the 'Shoestring."
Which reminds the JOURNAL that the
Sixth Maryland might be called the
''Monkeywrench."
Mr.. Pink Whiskers Of Pocahontas
says a four-year old dog got after a
five year-old hog and the latter ran
between the legs Of an eight year-old
boy, knocking the boy over on a one
year old baby and scared Il seventy
year-old lady into a fit which threatens
to outlast the baby.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-05-07
Is it Legal :?

Is it Legal?
1t is contended by the apologists for
the midday meeting of the new Coun-
ell last Monday that the proceeding
was in full accord with law.
And from their standpoint exclusive
ly it so seems.
The Act of Incorporation provides -
That the Mayor and Councilmen shall meet
at the Council Chamber on the first Monday
i'll May next succeeding their election, etc.
No time of day is stated, for that is
left to be embodied in the next sec
ton
That they shall meet at the Council
Chamber, or some other convenient place
every month at time to be fixed by Ordi-
nance, etc.
The ordinance thus authorized pro-
vides for "the regular meeting on
the second Monday of each successive
month at the hour of 1880 p. M" for
certain months and ~ p. M" for the
remaining months.
Hence, the apologists take advantage
of the fact that the meeting for organ
ization is not literally "a regular meet
ing
And yet it is "a regular meeting"
for it must take place on a day as GER
tainly fixed as that of the monthly
meetings.
And the spirit Of the law enjoins the
elect to meet in annual meeting at the
hour named for the monthly meeting.
But if the spirit of the law is not
enough to warrant the usual proceed
ing, "custom, which by use and con
tiruance becomes established into law"
almost compels them to so meet.
Especially so when the avowed object
of the snap meeting was to evade, if
not violate that other more vital pro-
vision of the Charter which commands
that
all meetings of the Council shall be public.
The JOURNAL finds fault with the
proceedings with no purpose of
vitiating what was done, but to say
to Council that meetings held at hours
to ''shun the crowd" do not look well.
"The crowd" is by birth and charter a
privileged spectator of its own bus
mess and its agents attract inevitable
suspicion when they seek to transact
that business when ''the crowd is else
where engaged at something else.
A Sweep That was Not Clean.
"Our Most Trusted Citizens were
completely scooped on the last round
Monday.
The laurels of triumph which very
short month ago wreathed the heights
of their hirsuteless foreheads, lie with
cred and dead and trodden on of men
who laugh coarsely and smile vulgarly
over the remains of reform, beautiful
even in decomposition.
How true it is that he smiles super
latively who grins the most recently.
That is to say, the regular republican
crowd, beaten last month at the polls,
somehow got into the Council Chamber
and gobbed up the loaves and fishes.
And thus it is the fruits of victory,
erewhile so luscious to the palate of the
mugwump, turned at last to Dead Sea
apples which palled on the taste like
the ashes of roses on the lips of the
bride decked to wed a groom who did
not come,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-05-07

The women who novel Mt. Savage
high life cannot understand why Lent
was fixed in the disagreeable early
spring, when sunshine and bonnet
weather are so uncertain.
The organization Of a "Quill Club"
in Cumberland threatens an epidemic.
The one in Frostburg will be called
Goose Quilt" that IN Homecoming
"Iron Quill" The JOURNAL suggests,
if not too late, that the Cumberland
organization fortify itself impreguably
behind the mono-metalic designation of
Gold Quill"
Since the revival Pompey Smash
claims to be the best church-going
town in the county, and dares anybody
ont into the back yard who disputes
it.
Our Mt. Savage readers will be in
terested in the advertisement of J. A.
McHenry, trustee.
A few teachers haye got to ''analyz-
ing" Tennyson. Two poems We're so
treated the other day nearby and there
was not enough of Tennysonian lingo
left to lubricate griddle.
Nothing goes socially IN Mt. Savage
unless the Cumberland ladies have
written o. k. on its back. The latter
organized originally for the purpose of
intellectual culture, but they found
society so lamentably crude that they
also gave their attention to that. The
only drawback to this feature of their
work is that their husbands are plugs
and refuse to keep up with the pro
cession. But they have made fairly
good progress. Swallowtails are no
longer confined to the dude element
and finger bowls may be placed on the
table without fear of being drank from.
There appears to be some rivalry at
Homecoming between the papers to
determine which can get out later, and
it looks like the Star is on the home
stretch to win.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-05-07

A. B. Howard, jr., chief of the State
Industrial Bureau. has fitted up his
office in the Robinson Building,
Charles and Saratoga streets, Balti
more, and has entered upon the dis
charge of his duties. Thomas C.
Weeks, his predecessor, as chief of the
old Bureau of Labor Statistics, con-
Quoted the business entirely at his law
Office, and there has never before been
an Office especially equipped for this
work IN the State. Every possible
facility will be added for the successful
administration of the office. Mr..
Howard cordially invites the co-opera-
ton and assistance of all who feel suf-
ticient interest in the work to aid him.
1t is his desire to give careful attention
to all of the material interests of the
State and especially to make agricul-
ture and the industrial condition of the
counties leading features of his reports.
There is great deal OF preliminary
work to be done as q groundwork for
the first report before its actual com
pilation car be commenced. Mr..
Howard has appointed as his assistant,
George C.. Thomas, who at the time of
his appointment was in the service of
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad COM
pany, and whose experience there will
fit HIM for valuable service.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-05-07
Wrecked by his Faith.

The following incident doubtless
occurred in Arabia after the Legisla-
ture passed Il Schonfarber eight-hour
BILL
Omar Hbrahim had been thinking heavily.
Plucking upcourage, he approached his mas
ter, Mahomet.
Right eye Of the setting sun, Allah be with
you, said he to the prophet, beg an increase
of salary of 10 dinars and dirhems.
Thou believest in the adage, Time is
money! asked Mahomet
Verify, answered Omar
Then thou mayest work two hours longer
each day.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-05-07
Feast OfDancing.

Kirmes in Cumberland Thursday
evening. under Prof. Daisy's direction,
was brilliant affair. About thirty
ladies and gentlemen participated.
Among the former was Miss Bernadette
Porter, of this place, and of whose
performance the Nelos says:
Miss Bernadette Porters Spanish dance was
one of the hits of the evening. Her grace
and ease perfectly carried the audience away.
Various dances were given the audience and
they were charmed. Expressions of delight
and amazement were heard on every side.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-05-07
What They Will DO.

Better roads will increase the market
value of all farms lying in the i'm
mediate neighborhood where the i'm
proyement is made, and indirectly in
crease the values of farming lands
located at distance. They will in
crease the carrying power of wagons,
the drawing power of horses, render
fewer horses necessary, save harnesses,
wagons, help. and numerous incidental
expenses, which the common dirt and
muddy roads entail.-N. y. State Roads
imp. Asw.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-05-07
Business Locals.

Two Valuable Friends.-l A ply
scan cannot be always had. Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Spralns, Bruises and Burns occur
often and sometimes when least expected.
Keep handy the friend of many households
and the destroyer Of all pain, the famous Red
Flag Oil, 25 cents.
,. Many a precious life could be saved that
is being racked to death with that terrible
cough. Secure good nights rest by invest
ing % cents for bottle of Pan Tina, the great
remedy for Coughs, Colds and Consumption.
Trial bottles of Pan-Tina free at R. &.
COlbOrn's Drug Store