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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-01-22
r'roieetea F,mlns us or c-ouw.n Greer,

.ommissioner Helntz has ask cd Corporation
counsel Clark what steps may be taken to
eiose and fllin Cromwell Crock. in the Twenty
100 ward; 70 that the lateral streets laid out
NAY b hnilt across It without the construction
~ uLsw bridges. The Astor estate owns most
LIE proDerty on the east side OF the creek
wa IS IN favor OF filing it up.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-08-12
Uncle Sans Cats.

Three hundred and odd cats are
maintained by the United States gov
eminent, the cost of their support be-
ing carried as regular item on the &C.
counts of the postoffice department.
They are distributed among about fifty
postofices, and their duty is to keep
rats and mice from eating postal matter
and mail sacks. Their work is of the
utmost importance wherever large
quantities of mail are collected-as for
example, at the New York postoffice,
where from two to three thousand bags
of such material are commonly stored
away in the basement.
Formerly great damage was done by
rodents which chewed holes in the
sacks and gnawed the mails. Troubles
of this sort no longer occur, now that
the official pussies keep watch. Each
postmaster is allowed from eight to
forty dollars year for the keep of his
feline staff and he sends his estimate
for cat meat to Washington at the be-
ginning of each quarter. 1t is laid
down as rule that no meat shall be
given when there is game to be caught.
Cats are kept in all the government
buildings at Washington. In that of
the state, war, and navy departments
they are employed not only to protect
the priceless paper stored there but to
guard against fire. Twice the war de.
partment has been set afre by rats
gnawing matches-on one of these oc.
casions in the Office of the secretary OF
war in the middle Of the night.
Rats occupied the pension office in
great numbers while it was in process
of building. taking up their residence
in the walls and floors as fast they were
put up. About two years ago four cats
were introduced to guard the precious
records of the old soldiers, and they
have driven most of the vermin away.
Uncle Sans cats are generally hand.
some animals.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-08-12
California; Gold Hunters,

No matter how often he is disap.
pointed in his search for gold, the
prospector never loses hope; some day
he will "strike it rich" and come into
camp with sack full of rich ore
Meanwhile his life, though not without
its privations, is comparatively free
from care, and he enjoys it; his dislike
of routine employment is intense. The
old and seasoned gold hunter usually
summers" in some mining camp or
small railroad town on the desert,
where his tales of once profitable
ledge" or claim" seldom fail to pro-
cure for him the credit or the cash
necessary for an early start in the fall.
the person so furnishing the needful,
being said to grub stake" the miner,
in return for which he usually acquires
half interest in the prospective dis
coveries. The sum required to pur-
chase complete "outfit" for winters
campaign may be roughly fixed at three
hundred dollars. This will buy cou-
pie of mules, wagon and harness, a
stock of provisions consisting mainly
of bacon, potatoes-called "spuds
coffee and -four, a few miners tools
and roll of blankets, over all of
which is drawn broad and heavy
piece of canvas to protect from heat.
dust and rain. A barrel to carry water
for dry camps" is slung on one side,
and if going to section of desert with
out grass, half the load must be barley
and baled hay for the animals. The
ofort for fho ,fo,. fri fo 111, do
in the early part of November, when
the heavy rains have filled up the
springs and basins in the rocks. These
tanks" as they are called, abound in
the Eagle mountain district, and their
location is known to experienced travel
lers. Nevertheless, the danger of scar
city of water is very great, and Though
rich in gold bearing deposits this re-
gion is but little travelled. A long
days journey over the burning sands
to an empty tank has proved the last
disappointment in many poor fellows
wanderings. The gold is usually found
in veins of quartz cropping out from
hill or mountain side. They vary
from an inch in thickness to many feet,
the narrow veins being often very rich.
When the gold hunter has found his
prospect, his first care is to ascertain as
nearly as possible the direction and
length of the vein at the surface. He
then measures claim fifteen hundred
feet long by six hundred wide, being
twenty acres, so as best to include his
discovery whether it be vein or
placer" claim of sand or gravel. A
monument of stones is built at each
corner of this parallelogram and fifth
at the point where he has begun work,
also notice containing description
of the claim is posted, copy of which
is sent to the county seat for record
Each year after the one in which the
discovery is made Uncle Sam requires
the claimant to do one hundred dollars
worth of work on the claim in order
that he may hold it, but after five hun
dred dollars are so expended in de-
velopment. patent will issue on ap-
plication and payment to the govern
ment of the United States of five dol
lars per acre or one hundred dollars in
all, after which the prospector or owner
holds the title without further duty or
expense.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-08-12
WILD CATTLE AND DOGS.
Domestic Animals That Have Conc Wild
on the Sandwich Islands.

Domestic Animals That Have Conc Wild
on the Sandwich Islands.
Humphrey B. Kendrick. the Califor-
mia collector of archaeological and other
curiositles, who was for many months
in the distant island of Hawaii in the
Sandwich group, says that one thing in
the Sandwich Islands attracted his at
tention and made lasting impression
upon him. That was the great mum.
Der of animals gone wild, says the San
Francisco Examiner.
These were taken there soon after
Navigator Cooks discovery. Some
wandered away, and now there are i'm
mense bands. They comprise..wild cat
tie, wild dogs. and wild hogs. He is
not certain, but the latter have always
been there. but if so, these and a curl
GUS little wild goose are the only indig-
enous creatures.
THE wild dogs hunt in packs" he
said, land are exceedingly ferocious.
When domestic dogs 60 wild, they be-
come in time great deal like wolves.
These inhabit the higher mountains,
and are SO vicious that they will some
times attack men if they are on foot.
If they are on horseback they don't usu-
ally do it. The dogs are of various
colors, and they are pretty good sized.
Large numbers of wild cattle are
also found in the Pine Mountains, that
is up as high in the mountains as the
pines grow. They Craze up as high as
the snow line. I have some friends
near Kona engaged in the stock bust
ness, and they shoot down good many
of the wild cattle and use the meat for
their men. There are vast bands of
them. They are very fleet, but they
are in good condition most of the time.
The hogs that so long ago went wild
have grown small and run to snout and
tusks. They are very savage. In many
respects they resemble the peccaries.
Away over the south one OF the small
islands are large bands of wild horses.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-08-12
1t Sounded Pretty,

Some years ago Rochester clergy.
man, in baptising an infant, paused in
the middle of the service to inquire the
name of the infant, to which the
mother. with profound courtesy, re-
piled, SHADY. sir, if you please. u
"Shady?" replied the minister; then
it's boy. and you mean Shadrach.
eh?" mo, please your reverence, it's
q girl" land pray" asked the inquisi-
tive pastor, chow happened you to call
the child by such name9" well,
SIR" responded the woman. IF you
must know, our name is Bower, and
my husband said as how he should like
her to be called Shady, because Shady
Bower sounds SO pretty"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-08-12
THE FUNNY FUGUE.
al Love to Steal-I Love to Steal-I Love
to Steal Awhile Away


to Steal Awhile Away"
The Co,mhiH Magazine, recalling
Thackeray's duke who never went to
church in town but sang hymns "beauti-
fully" in the family pew in the country,
cites some sample lines which he might
have sung, particularly if he was expert
in the old practice of fuguing tunes,
which poet once upon q time so
greatly admired as to write:
A fugue let loose cheers up the place,
With bass and tenor alto air,
The parts strike in with measured grace
And something sweet is everywhere
The sweetness of the fugue is illus.
trated by the magazine writer by ap.
plying it to some of the ancient
psalmody. For instance, there was the
old fugue Il love to steal love to
steal love to steal awhile away" and
this: Stir up this stu-stir up this stu
stir up this stu-stir up this stupid
heart to pray" or the less familiar
but equally amusing ones: And take
thy pil-and take thy pil-and take
thy pilgrim home and my poor pol
my poor pol-my poor polluted
heart. Imagine the effect upon one
not carried away with the spirit of wor-
ship my these fugues: And more eggs
and more eggs-and more exalt our
joys" Il love thee bet-I love thee bet
4 love thee better than before" or
these: "And catch the fee-and catch
the flee-and catch the feeting hour,
"And learn to kiss"-sung by two
trebles-"and learn to kiss"-fung
back by two trebles and an alto-"and
learn to kiss" -shrieked out by two
trebles, an alto and tenor, and fin.
ished by a bass solo exclaiming 1.-The
rod. Troy Times. II,,,.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-08-12
Not So Well Cared For,

SS Nv " VIA S~Acu VIZ
Tommy lat the barn)-Papa, is this
the finest team in town.
Tommy's Father-No; but there ism t
any finer. Those horses, my boy, cost
me eight hundred dollars. They're a
perfect match, high.spirited, good
travellers, and come of famous an.
cestry.
"That's why you've got such a nice
barn for 'em, isn't it?"
Eyes, partly. A pair of fine horses,
my son, must be considered as an in.
vestment, and good business man al
ways takes care of his Investments.
"And that's why you watch 'em so
much, and drive on the boulevards with
'em, and keep EN- looking SO slick,
isn't it?"
Eyes, that's on the same principle.
A careful man is bound to look we'll
after his investments, and see that they
are always in good shape"
(After some cogitation) -"You don't
consider me much of an investment, do
you. papa9" ,~ .r,uSk
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-08-12
In Want.


I'm goin' home" said Col. Kyarter;
I'm goin' home, and If anybody wants
me to serve my country, sab, he'll have
to send fob me, sah."
Why, you expected to stay a good
while longer!'
Il know It," replied the colonel cheer
lily, but circumstances alter cases. I
don't mind telling you that it's a case
of finance with me.''
But you counted over a lot of money
in my presence only last nightw
That's fact. But I met a friend
in distress, and nevah yet went back
on a friend in distress. Why, sab, the
man was in actual need, and 1 divided
with him."
Did he ask you for the money!" in
quired the colonePs friend, suspiciously.
NO, sab. ! didn't wait to be asked"
Then how did you know he needed
it,"
4 borrowed his corkscrew, and when
| took THERE the good Kentucky
-entleman's voice quivered-'I saw,
sab, that it was covered-thickly Gov
cred, sah-with rust."-Washingto
Star.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-08-12
That Much Difference.

Customer Ito druggist GIVE me 10
cents worth of oxalic acid.
Druggist-For suicide or mechanical
use?
What difference Is that to you?"
IF it's for suicide I'd charge you
dollar for it. Brooklyn Life.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-08-12
Holds Himself Cheap,

Would you marry for money.,;Mrs.
Choker?" asked Miss Pansi of the bash.
full minister.
well, my dear Miss Pansi, I always
have done SO; 50 is my regular fee. -
Harlem Life. aasss
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-08-12

80 politics is lively in your district 2
What's your candidates name -"
Rivers"
Good name; he ought to run we'll. I"
He ought, but fear he's too gen.
orally damned. Truth. -
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-08-12

Pipiin-What time is it getting to be?
The hands on my watch are gone.
Potts-Let's see it
Pipkin-Well, the fact is the-er-
watch is along with the hands. Truth.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-08-12
First in Style
Best in Quality!
Lowest in Price!

Under these circumstances the seed of dull trade
terminate in garden, for popularity is the flower that blooms
there in profusion, rich those which adoln
LADIES, DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED HITS!
With the the root of high prices with the oss refined
and but the pure gold of uttemost perfection in all
lines it wonder that the Mecca of fashion,
hunting pilgrims? Is any surprise that all who properly APP
peciate solid goods and minimum prices should flock our
establishment did the people of old to the gt4lng market
places of the Orient!
One suggestion however, those who Ieaying-lemen-
ber it just sensible and important to be time be
style Come at and goods
H. STERN s21 CO..
FROSTBURG,M MD
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-08-12
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
RAILWAY.
ONLY ONE NIGHT OUT,

Chicago to Denver, Colorado Springs or
Pueblo. 1t is known as the Rocky Mount
ain Limited and leaves Chicago daily at
1915 a M. arriving at Denver in the after
noon of the next day, earlier than any of its
cnnnntifnrS IL is
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-08-12
ALINiITED TRAIN,

and, best of all no extra charge is made over
the usual ticket rate; its running time speedy,
and equipment will consist of but one bag
gage car, one chair car, two sleeping cars and
dining car.
Tourists en- route for Pueblo and Colorado
Springs can bv this train go direct in sleeper
from Chicago without change. Travellers will
note the fact that this train leaves Chicago
after the arrival of all fast trains over trunk
lines from the east The train is vestibuled.
Its equipment has been built especially for it.
The cars are lighted by gas and heated by
steam from the locomotive.
The popularity of the "ROck kldHd'
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-08-12
DINING CAR SERVICE

is another guarantee that this train will Sc
cure patronage, and all passengers en- route
haye this luxury through to destination over
the "Great Rock Eldnd." No money is spared
to make its service what our patrons always
say-"the best"
The travelling public are advised that our
"Big 81 will continue to run as usual, leaving
Chicago at 10 p. m. daily, and arrive at Den
yer, Colorado Springs and Pueblo the second
morning, being but one day out; and our
No. IL will leave at p. IN. daily, and via
Kansas City will reach Denver at same hour
as the big s."
Tourists should remember that this is the
direct line to Manitou and other important
summer resorts, and by taking the
"GREAT ROCK ISLAND"
time is saved and through sleeping cars Sc
cured.
The Colorado service of the "Rock Island'
is now made perfect by this new Limited
Train and the Big sand gives to travellers
two flyers daily each way.
JOHN SEBASTIAN,
General Ticket and Passenger Agent,
L. ST. JOHN, Chicago, Ill.
General Manager,
Chicago, Ill. [April Slot
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-08-12

There is a great difference between
getting a bunch of grapes now and
then and owning farm in the prom.
ised land.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-08-12
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
A Rare Chance !.
FURNI '1URE
4A-E Cost 2
Miscellaneous Advertisements.

Owing to the calamity which recently
~ beiel my store building, destroying the
roof and third story, and not being able to
get place to remove my stock to keep it out
of the weather, am compelled to dispose of
same at almost any price i'll order to save it
from ruin by rain or SHOW, either of which
is likely to occur at any time at this season
of the year.
The stock comprises Walnut, Oak and Pop
lar Bed Room Suits; at leIst 20 Parlor Suits
of the latest styles and upholstered in all
Kinds OF Pushes, Brocatels Tapestries, etc,
ranging in price FROM $50 to :SI25 also a
very fine lot of Upholstered and Rattan Easy
Chairs, especially selected for the holiday
trade, and II fine lot of Lounges, Bed Lounges,
Side Boards, Hall Racks, War,lrobes, Exten-
sion Tables, all kinds of Mattresses, Springs,
and IN fact, everything pertaining to Il first
class Furniture store. Some of this Furni-
ture has been slightly damaged, but the bulk
is yet uninlur"d, and that which has been
damaged IN any way will be sold exceeding
ly low. This is an opportunity to get
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-08-12
MSceHnneOuS Advertisements.
FREE =

CEND for one of our Illustrated Sporting
- Goods Catalogues. FREE! Base Ball,
Foot Ball Tennis Hammocks, Games, Gro
quet, Indian Clubs, Dumb Bells, Sweaters,
Boxing Gloves, Books, Stationery and News
papers JNO. A. FULTON IL CO.,
Bookstore opposite postoffice,
April Is Cumberland, Md.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-08-12

OFFICE FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
CUMBERLAND, Mp, Aug. l6, 1883
| hereby certify that during the time was
deputy collector internal revenue for District
of Maryland James Clark, IL the manufac-
ture Of his Braddock Pure Rye Whiskey, ac-
cording to the record from government books,
used only rye and barley malt.
WEBSTER BRUCE.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-01-09
CHURCH TROUBLE.
Serious Charges Against Bishop Cor
rigan, of New York.

New YORK, Jan. ga special from Chi
cago to the Sun says: Formal charges of
the gravest character have been preferred
against the Most Rev. Michael Augustine
Corrigan, the Roman Catholic archbishop
of New York, by brother prelate. His
grace of New York is accused by the Most
Rev. John ireland, archbishop of ST..
Paul, of having engaged in an unlawful
conspiracy to weaken or undo the effects
of the pope's decisions in respect to
church matters in America, and of having
had recourse to methods unbecomlng a
bishop, designed to discredit and disgrace
archbishop Ireland and Monsigneur
Satolli, the papal delegate to America.
These charges duly formulated are now on
their way to Rome, where they will be
presented to the highest tribunal in the
Roman Catholic church. That tribunal
has power to pass upon the accusation
and to fix the punishment of the accused
if they be sustained. The whole world
will eagerly await the decision, for both
prelates, the accuser and the accused have
long filed the most CONSPICUOUS positions
in the American hierarchy.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-01-09
THE CATTLE INDUSTRY.
Better Prices Expected - NfCuci
Changes in quarantine Laws.

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 9.-President j. L.
Brush, of the Colorado Cattle Growers
association says that cattle throughout
the west are in good condition and that
the losses so far this winter have been
light. He expects better prices in the
spring because of smaller supply, as
the breeding herds have been greatly re-
duced during the last few years. He says
bill will be presented to the legislature
asking that the Texas fever quarantine
be regulated by the state, as the quaran-
tine enforced by the national govern
ment was ineffective in quantining some
sections of the state that need no quar-
antine, and not giving protection where
it was needed. He Thought the state the
more capable of handling the matter to
the satisfaction of all interested.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-01-09
Within Hall school,

This school will reopen Monday, jan
uary 8. Tuition is free to all deserving
pupils. 1t is expected that the teaching
force will be increased. An academic
course, preparing for admission to the
best colleges in the country is being ar
ranged. New classes will be formed this
term in genera history, physiology,
bookkeeping, business, arithmetic and
elocution. Daily drill will be given in
vocal music, mental number work and
free hand gymnastics, Lessons in instru-
mental music, piano or organ, may be
taken if desired, a small charge being
made for instruction. Students from out
CT town can be supplied with pleasant
boarding places upon application to the
principal.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-01-09
The Electoral Vote.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.--To-day i'll all Of
leges meet to vote for president and vice.
president of the United States. They
will all somply strictly with the provis-
ions of the act of congress of 1887. This,
Notwithstanding the fact that many states
have not yet changed their laws to con-
form with the federal statutes. Notably
IN this case in Kentucky and Tennessee
and Mississippi. In Kentucky the state
law provides for the casting of the vote
on the first Wednesday of December. In
Tennessee the law is similar and in other
states the state laws call for meetings
during various other times in December
and January. No heed has been given
to the state laws, however, and the federal
law is to-day being strictly obeyed.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-01-09
EARLY DAY HISTORY.
The Death of Mrs. Lara-Orphans
Adrift in the Valley of the
Journey Of Death.

Mrs. Lara, widow of Cipriano Lara,
died at her home in Springer last week.
The early history of Mrs. Lara was one
full of interest. Says the Stockman: 1t
was in 1919 or so, when the California
gold fever was at its height, that family
started out from Missouri to- reach the
El Dorado. The course chosen was the
Ole that proved so fatal to many an over
land traveller, 1t led to and across the
famous tornado del Muerto--'the Journey
of DEATH that well-named waterless tract
of country lying in central New Mexico.
The parents and four little chii-
drcn, all girls, made the party, and one
day the team and children were found in
company with the dead parents. They
had probably died from thirst after max
ing their last effort in behalf OF their
little ones.
The children were carried to Socorro
and placed in charge of the parish priest.
They were too young to tell their names
and no one there could have understood
themif they conld The priest gave the chill
dren out to families to be adopted and
they were baptized in the catholic faith.
The one who after became Mrs. Lara was
taken by sister of j. c. Abreu, and by
her reared to young wOmanhood. Another
of the children was here last week in the
person of Mrs. Hommel, now living at
Santa Fe. She was adopted into the
family of Mr.. Montoya. Her husband,
Louis Hommel, died two or three years
ago. OF the other two children nothing
is known here. 1t was ascertalned that
their parents name was Skinner.
Mrs. Lara left number of children.
Her two oldest are daughters, and have
been married several years. One OF them
is the wife of A. Montoya, the other is
Mrs. Davis and lives in Missouri. The
smaller children will be cared for by
friends.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-01-09
The Election.

The election of precint justices of the
peace and constable is progressing
very quietly to-day, though larger vote
than was expected is being polled. The
opposing candidates in the four precincts
are:
Precinct 3.--For justice, j. j. Padilla;
constable, Rafael Griego, Rep; Candi-
lario Martinez, Manuel Lobato, Dem.
Precinct 4.--For Justice, Tomas Alarid;
constable, Valentine Medrano, Rep; Fe-
lipo Ortiz, Andres Romero, Dem.
Precinct 17.-For justice, J. M. Garcia,
constable, Patricio Valencia, Rep; Chas.
c. Probst. Juan Herrera, Dem.
Precinct 1S.--For justice, Apolonio
Martinez, constable, Frank Escudero,
Rep; Nemecio Armijo, Pablo Lucero,
Dem.