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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-09-23
A Forty-Ton BowIder Wonderfully Bal
anced In sullivan County.

anCed In sullivan County.
In picturesque Sullivan County, New
York, is the famous Rocking Stone. 1t
is on the farm of Joseph McLallry,
two miles west of the county seat,
Monticello, off of the old Newburg and
Cochecton turnpike. AT first sight it
would not in all probability attract
more than casual glance from the
wayfarer situated as it is in the centre
of a rather dilapidated stone wall of
which it forms part. But upon clos.
cr examination some of the mysterious
and delicate workings of Dame Ma
ture are seen in the composition of
stone, the history of which is as vet
unwritten by the scientists of this
country.
The rock weighs $4,000 pounds, or
forty tons. and is so evenly balanced
on a table of rock that it can be easily
set in motion from either the north or
south sides by the pressure of Il finger
yet, if solidly laid, the comolned
strength Of hundred msn without ar
titiciai appliances could MT diSplacA it.
Three teams could not haul it if placed
on a wagon heavy enough to hold it.
Its body is composed of loose and soft
limestone, imbedded in which are nu.
merous round, tlinty pebbles of dia
mOnd-like hardness.
Throughout the entire valley where
1t is situated it is the sole specimen of
its kind, for the stones of the county
are entirely dissimilar. The table on
which it rests is a hard stone, nearly
as firm and close-grained as the blue
stone cut from the quarries of Sullivan
County. This dissimilarity gives rise
to the inference that it was lodged in
its present position by some volcanic
eruption during the drift period.
though whence it migrated lies not in
the old traditions of the county.
Not a few of the adamantine peb
bles which indent its sides have been
worn smooth, and in some cases split
in half. Its sides and corners have
also been Worn to almost emery fine
ness, probably by the attrition suffered
in its passage.
The valley in which it rests is be-
tween two mountains and about 1900
feet above the level of the sea. form
ing most appropriate pedestal. The
country round about is wild and for
the most part uncultivated.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-09-23

One day when l was in one of the
mountain county seats of Kentucky |
dropped into the courthouse to listen
to Il case in which one man was suing
another for the recovery of horse.
A couple of hours after the case had
been decided | met the defendant on
the street
Well" | said to him, that fellow
didn't get your horse, did he?"
Not much,' he replied, but not as
chcerfully as | expected.
There was time there | WeHt
on. when l thought you'd have 10
walk home, sure
Yes" he said, lit did look that
Away, but that lawyer ur mine WIZ
too peart fer him. Fine lawyer he is
Very good" | affirmed. How far
do you live from hereT
Ten miles, the way I've got ~ Co."
That isn't so bad when mal has
Il horse to ride"
But | haint," he said lugll,riouSly.
why not? Didn't you Just recover
him?"
'Ya-as," he hesitated. but l had to
give him to that dern lawyer fer his
fec."-Louisville Times.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-09-23

Death from divers paralysis seems
to be painfully frequent among til"
workers in the Torres Straits, tiv"
cases having been recorded in one
mail. The men who dive into deer
water, twenty fathoms and over, wera
the victims In one case Il man weni
down five times. Half an hour after
he complained of feeling sick, and til
paralysis. which commenced in one leg.
gradually extended; and, as he said,
the cold crcpt up to his stomach, "
shortly after which he died. The pres
sure of the water upon the body is
said to be the cause of this fatal state.
Bangkok (Siam) Times.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-09-23
SEASHORE LOVE SONG.

"Look Off dear love, across the sallow
sands,
And mark yon meeting of the sun and sea,
How long they kiss In sight of all the
lands:
All. longer, longer, we.
Snow in the seas red vintage melts the
sun,
AS Egypts pearl dissolved in rosy wine,
And Cleopatra night drinks all, it's done;
Love, lay thy hand in mine
''Come forth, sweet stars and comfort
heavens heart;
Glmmer. We waves, round else unlighted
sands.
o, night. divorce our sun and sky apart,
Never our lips our hands"
Sidney Lauier.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-09-23
SI.5O per annum-IN ADVANCE.
NEAR BY.

All through life our hearts are seeking
some rich prize to call our own,
Some sweet bliss to drown our sorrow and
for every pain atone.
far and wide seek our treasure, look.
ing vainly for its gold,
TIL our sad hearts grow so empty, wait.
ing for some prize to hold
But at last. worn out, discouraged, we no
more our trials repeat,
When. behold! we find our treasure living
waiting at our feet
If for happiness you're longing, oh. let
not the teardropS start,
For your search is not all fruitless, you
may find it in your heart.
-Clnra Belle SOuthMoll.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-09-23
The Largest sun Dial.

A large promontory in the Aegean
Sea, known as Hayon Horoo, extends
5000 feet above the level of the water.
AS the sun swings around the shadow
of this mountain touches one by one
Il circle of islands, separated by regu-
lar intervals, which act as hour marks.
1t is the largest sun dial in the world.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-09-23
The Worlds submarine Cables.

At the beginning of this year there
were 1,16S submarine cables in exist
rncc, of which $50 belonged to different
dominions. and 2SS to private com
panics. The former possessed length
of 1862 miles, and the latter had II
length of 144,743 miles, thus the total
length was 161, ,395 miles.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-09-23
A Lover of Flowers.

1t is said that the Empress of Aus
tra is passionately fond of flowers n
mealtime The entire tablccloth ot
her dinner table is invisible on accouu'
of the floral decorations on it, and Il
search has to be made sometimes fol
Her Majestys plate.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-09-23

If woman looked into her con
science as often as she looks into her
mirror she wouldn't be any worse for
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-09-23

son theatre nights leave Cumberland at close
of performance.
All trains stop at Hays street station, Cum
berland.
Nos. l, 2 3 and 4daily except Sunday. Nos. 5
and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only.
No baggage car will bc hauled en- trains Nos
5 and &. l.. NJ. HAMILTON,
Mayer Superintendent.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-09-23

If our faults were written on our
forehead all men would hang their
heads.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-12-12
The Best Furniture

ter re Iss,t o1sy can b. had AZ cxc c. FrIsr
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-12-12
BATTLE At THE PRIMARIES.
Victory for the Republican Ma
chine Is Predicted.
First Guns in the Fight Made by
the "Bctter Element"

Those Republican leaders who are
charged with treason against their
party. are doing some lively hustling to-
day. The prediction Is made that they
will bring out a heavier vote ut the
primaries this afternoon and evening
than they did at the last election. The
primaries viii be held in all the Assem-
bly, districts from to 10 p NJ. except
in the Annexed District. where the vot-
ing places will be open from A. NJ. to
. J.. NJ.
There are contests In the Second.
Sixth, Ninth, Thirteenth, sixteenth,
Twenty s"cond, TWenty-fourth. twenty
sixth. Twenty-seventh and twenty
eighth districts. and the probability is
that the machine forces VIII be victorious
in az. The majority. OF the enrolled Re
only enrolled Republicans can vote the
success of Pattcrson's men at the polls Is
almost certain.
Cowie factions In the Ninth In SO In
tense that troublous times are looked for.
All the leaders except Stearns. In the
Twenty fourth Ward. and barney Ing
lin, in the Fourteenth District are can
didates for reelection. The most active
opposition Is against Denis shea, George
Hiliiard, George i. Deane, Fred Gibbs,
Herman Cantor, John III. Gunner. X. Nj.
Hills. Frank Raymond and Gen. Kerr
win.
The fight at the primaries is the begin
ming OF what promises TO be long and
bitter struggle for supremacy between
the machine and those who comprise
what Is called. the better element.
The socalled better element has the
backing Of ex-senator Plutt. Mr.. Platts
state Committee has the power to re-
organize the party. and II the County
Committee does not adopt an acceptable
plan OF reorganization the State Commit
tee will take hand in the matter
The State Committee can reorganize
the County Committee out Or existence
and foi m new one, which will be recog-
ni2ed by II as regular.
There In u movement on foot to organ
lie such u County Committee, and which
viii favor reorganization on the Philadel-
phL election precinct plan.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-12-12
SCOTT USED HIS RAZOR.
Objected to Mr.. Poole's Remarks
on Color and Character.
Now Scott's Is in Jail and Poole
Under the Doctors Care.

James Scott, coorcd, OF ii5 West
Twenty-seventh street, was held in JEFF
ferson Market Court to-day for felonious
assault upon Titus Poole. the colored
janitor at 2i3 West Thirty-seventh street.
Scott carries n razor He used 1t
with some effect last night I'm n little
alteration with Poole. With two good
looking mulatto girls, Scott tried to en-
ter the house at 2i3 West Thrtysev-
cnth street when Poole stopped him,
saying:
1--WE want no bad niggers round here"'
Niger YOURSELF. retorted Scott. and
then the trouble began.
Scott was getting the worst OF a fist
fight when he whipped out razor and
cut a big slash across POOle'S forehead.
Then he ran up Twenty-seventh street
to .venth avenue, closely followed by
Detectives Hay and cHrty, who had
been summoned when the row began.
The two detectives had plenty OF spec
tators Seventh avenue was full of pc
destrians, and when the chase began the
crowd was rapidly augmented Several
hundred people cheerrd when Scott was
run down near Eighth avenue.
Poole WAS taken to the West Thirty
seventh street station house, and six
stitches were taken In his wound by an
ambulance surgeon.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-12-12
SAYS CAPELLO CLUbBEO HIM.
Parello Had Commissions When
Entering the Tombs.
Had Called There to Get n Warrant
for His Assaiiant.

An italian created n sensation Mt the
entrance to the Tombs at o'clock this
morning by raising his hand above his
head. screaming and then falling to the
stone floor in commissions.
a fellow countryman who was with
him said the mans name was John
parello, Of 80 Baxter street. and that he
had come to the Tombs to secure
warrant for the arrest OF Stephano Ca
pel!o, who, he alleged, had assaulted
MIN as he was walking on Baxter street
this morning ON h!s way to work.
He said that CHpcllo came up behind
him and struck him on the back OF the
head with Some Kind Cf Il club and ran
away
A friend of Parello ran to his assist
ance and afterwards notified Policeman
DOuRherty, who was on post on Baxter
street. He learned that capello lived al
80 Park street. and went there, but
could not find him.
parcilo was assisted to a chair. where
he partially recovered consciousness and
complained OF severe pains In his stom..
ach. An examination OF his head failed
to reveal any bruises or traces OF a
blow Yet before Parello became I'M
conscious he was constantly putting MS
hand to the back OF his head and COM
planning OF pain there.
He could not tell whether he had been
hit with Il sand-bag or not. 1t was after
he fell that he complained or pains IN
his stomach
An ambulance was summoned, and
after the surgeon had made hurried
examination, making no diagnosis. "a
relic was removed to the Chambers Street
Hospital.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-12-12
ALMOST COST HIM AN ARM.
Howell Osborn Cut His Finger and
Blood Poisoning Resulted.

Howell Osborn, just returned from
gay Parep," tells OF n rather thrilling
experience he has had in the French
capital az the result OF the bungling work
OF AN oyster-opener.
Mr. Osborn spent six weeks In sick
room and got a bah fright from the sug-
gestion of his physician, Dr. Austin tina
II might he necessary to ampulatc MS
strong left arm to save his life.
At IA little dinner given by Mr.. Osborn
Sept. IS to few friends at Il Partisan
restaurant there were oysters ON the
half-shcli
MIR. Osborn got an oyster that chung
desperately To the shell. In trying to
separate IL he cut his left forctinger on
the ragged edges OF the shell.
1t hardly drew blood, but two days
later his hand began to swell and he
sent for Dr. Austin.
BLOOD poisoning" said the physician.
and he called In two eminent specialists.
They did everything known - science,
but for days the Inflammation Increased
II spread the whole length of the left
arm, passed over into the risnt anu an
amputation seemed necessary.
Then turn came, and after ak weeks
OF suffering Mr.. Osborn was able 10 re-
turn home to New York. lie Is getting
we'll
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-12-12
WINS A 5000, 900 SUIT.
j. J. Hill Victorious in the Farley
Hill Litigation.


ST. PAUL. Mimi. Dec. l2.-The Far
ley-Hili suit was settled yesterday by
decision In the United States Supreme
Court. Besides tying up for the year
the big Kitson estate of three or more
millions. It constituted in itself claim
for 100000 against J. j. Hill and the
kittson estate.
Suit was started in this city in 1879,
and has gone through all the State and
Federal courts. II runs back to the
time when Farley was receiver OF the
st. Paul and Pacific road. II was al
legged that by an agreement between
himself and HIN he was to run the
property down 80 that Hill could buy It
In at "a low figure.
1t Is alleged that he was to share In
the profits of the operation. but that
when the road became the nucleus Of
what Is now the Great Northern sys-
ten I'M refused to carry out the
agreement. HIM. on the other hand,
denies that there was any agreement.
lie maintained that Farley had acted
honestly as receiver. and he was en-
titled to nothing.
t'nder the SUPP enc Court decision to-
day Farley, the complainant, Is as
s-ssed with the costs, and j. !. I'M
wins the suit for sj.O00.OOO. while the
S3.UO.VD OF the kittson estate will lie
divided among the heirs.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-12-12
FREEZE OUT TO CONVERTS.
New Republicans Believed to Be
Looking for Political Plums.
Lively Meeting of the General Conn
mittee Expected Tonight.

The political forecast in Brooklyn to-
day was for stormy weather at the
meeting of the Republican General Com
mittee tonight Although Mr.. Schieren
was elected on a business mans plat
form, several leaders OF the g. o. +.
have assumed that they are in dicta-
torial positions, and at to-nights meet
ing there is likely TO be clash.
most important matter to be decided Is
whether alleged Republicans in the
Twenty-eighth Ward placed on the books
at the last enrolment are entitled to
vote at the primaries this year. 1t is
asserted by the little band anxously
waiting, the distribution of Mayoralty
Dlums that large ma Jority of recent ac-
questions to the party are really political
hangers-cn. who fall on the side OF the
fence with the party In power
The old standbys. party men, who have
lived for years on nothing but the ex-
pectation of a change In administration,
are afraid there may not be enough
pums to go around, and have there
fore determined to exclude converts who
are una BILE to display clean records as
far back at least as the downfall Of
Boss Nathan.
In the emergency freeze-out comit
tee, consisting Of Messrs. Benjamin,
Faber Mildenberg, Spures and Han
cock. was appointed to determine on
'oulSP VI ulplOHdCy. ntSe BtutltIlleu
are to report to the Republican General
Committee tonight. and II Is stated pos
itivcly that they will advise that only
those who were previously on district
association books and transferred are
eligible to vote at primaries.
1t - feared. however. that. President
Quitting, the Sherifr-elect. who Is con-
sequently in position OF safety. will
come to the rescue of the recent con-
verts and declare that the freeZe-out
committee exceeded Its. authority: In
addition to this, 1t Is said that Mr.. But
Ting will stick to his friend Cadmus,
who committed the mistake. It IL said.
OF being caught In the act OF trading
with Willoughby street. Mr.. Buttling
has been suspected of the same tricks,
but he wasn't caught. 1t is therefore
supposed that he will defend Mr.. Cadmus
provided an effort is made to kick that
gentleman out Of the party In power.
After thinking over the Democratic
primaries last night. Reform Democrats
to-day candidly admitted that Boss Nc
Inughlin IL still in charge OF the wreck.
County Treasurer Adams had everything
his own way in the Twenty-sixth Ward.
and while there were few changes in
other wards there were none that will
cause much mourning In Willoughby
street.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-12-12
FATHER REYNOLDS ACCUSED.
Charged with Being Responsible for
u DisOrderly House.

RED BANK, y. j., Dec. 1.-THE
Board of Commissioners held lively
meeting last night. Patrick Egan.
carmsn. made complaint against Rev.
James A. Reynolds, pastor of st. Jamess
Roman Catholic Church. charging him
with being responsible for n disorderly
house.
lIpan lives next to st. Jamess Hall
on Wall street. lie claims that boys as
srnbe In the hall ut night and gamble
TN 2 and 3 o'clock In the morning.
Father Reynolds was present at the
meeting. lie denied the statements made
by Enan. There are pool and billiard
tables in the hail, he said. which Is used
as IA meeting room for the Young Mems
Institute The members Congregate
there for innocent amusement ana not
for gambling purposes.
\ committee was appointed TO lnVeSl-
gate the charges.
Egan Is II member OF st. James's
Church, and II is likely that there VIII
be some Interesting times before the
matter IL settled.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-12-12
SCHOONER S. r. LUDLOW SAVED.
Disabled in Gale and lowed to
Port by Tug.
my Asnociated Press, \

PROvINCEToWN. Mass. Dec. IL
Tug Kate Jones arrived yesterday with
schooner Sallie l.. Ludlow, from New
York for Salem with coal. In tow. Capt
off Bakers Island Il heavy squall carried
away all her canvas and broke the
steering gear.
and for four hours the waves broke over
her. The heavy seas broke in the cabin
and washed clothes. provisions. charts
the vessels papers and everything over
board. She leaked badly and nearly
foundered. but temporary steering gear
was rugged mp ana the crew tried to
make Provlncctown.
The tug picked her UP off Wood End
and brought her in. One steamer went
by the Ludlow without noticing her sig
nal OF distress.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-12-12
STABBED ELEVEN TIMES.
Young Hill May Die and His Assail-
ant IL Under Arrest.


CAMDEN. n. j., Dec. l2.-At mid
night Il stabbing ARRAY occurred In
notorious resort known as Butchers
Carousal." In this city. and Martin Hill.
aged eighteen, WHOM rs stabbed eleven
times Is likely to die. Hiram Lowder Is
locked up on the charge OF doing the
stabbing.
lsowder and n man named John Bur
rows went to the resort with two
young women. Lowder claimed that llill
lnsuited the women. and II quarrel en-
sued.
Ilill and Lowder came to blows. and
f.owder was getting wOrsted, when he
drew a lung-handled black knife and
plunged II six times in llilrs head and
i've times In his back, I'm fell to the
floor and almost bled to death before II
surgeon arrived
i.owder IL alleged to be the leader Of
IA notorious gang known as the swamp
Angels" Hll's reputation IL not OF he
best, and his father was hanged In the
Mays Landing Jail some years ago Tor
murder.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-12-12
BIG INSURANCE co. SHORTAGE.
Three Oficials Missing and $12O, 900
That Books Don't Account For.
my Associated Press.

LA PORTE Ind, Dec. 1.-THE affairs
rrt.
of the Knox Mutual Insurance Company
are in chaotic condition. The examin-
alton Of the books of the Company to-
day revealed a shortage Of upward of
$4,000.
George A. Scott, President and Treas
urer; benjamin Andrews, Secretary. and
Cornelius Green, Expert Accountant, are
reported missing. Scott was ostensibly
called East on business connected with
the Company Secretary Andrews
found the need of assistance. and Corne-
Illus w. Green, an expert accountant, was
engaged.
Andrews then disappeared. and Tues
day Green was summoned to the south
ern part OF the State to settle a loss.
The examination of the books was made
at the instance of the directors. 1t Is
claimed the aggregate amount OF the pol
icies placed Will reach $2.0O0,0O0.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-12-12
EVA RAY DID NOT APPEAR.
Did Not Have Her Niece When the
Writ Was Issued.

Mrs. Frederick Hilton. formerly known
to the public as Eva Ray Hamilton and
Mrs. Josh" Mann. did not appear in
court to-day.
She had been summoned to produce
her niece. Madge Irene Gaul, but Robert
J. Gaul, father of the child, appeared in
court with his daughter in his arms.
IL appears from the evidence that the
child was taken from the custody OF her
aunt last Saturday evening before the
writ of habeas corpus had been issued.
At the request of Attorney w. u.
tomorrow.
Robert j. Gaul and his wife separated
about a week ago. and the father re-
tanned possession of the child.
lie afterwards, it Is alleged, put his
daughter In the care of Mrs. Hilton.
After Judge lngraham had continued
the case. Mr.. and Mrs. Gaul, with their
attorneys, retired to ii private room, and
tried to arrange their differences.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-12-12
OISCHARGING EXTRA HELP.
The New York Central's Customary
Winter Reduction.

Third Vice-Fresident Walter II. Webb.
of the New York Central and Hudson
River Railroad Company, was seen by an
"IIvening World' reporter this morning
regarding a despatch from Poughkeepsie
to the effect that 1000 employees had been
laid off along the line, and that another
big reduction would be made in the force
on Jan. |.
Mr.. Webb said the Company did not
contemplate any further reduction OF the
force OF employees.
There Is nothing unusual" he said. lin
the discharge OF the 1000 men referred
to in the despatch They are principally
carpenters, painters and artisans In gen
eral, who are catalogued as extra EN-
ployees. on Dee. every year these
men are discharged, for the reason that
there IL no work for them to do.
The number If extras discharged this
year may exceed the number discharged
on Dec. /, 1892 by perhaps 100, for the
simple reason that that many more men
were employed during the summer and
Fall"