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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-11-02
The Affidavit Scheme,

The affidavits said to be sought here
are not for local use.
Because everybody here knows what
valuation to'put Oh them.
But they are to serve a double pur-
pose in Baltimore, where first causes
are unknown and the affiants are
strangers.
The reign of Gormanism is threat
ened nowhere more seriously than in
the city.
The man who votes for Hurst on the
strength of ''martyr's" affidavit viii!
most likely vote also for Williams for
Mayor.
Two birds will thus be killed with
one stone.
For it is almost as important to the
ring for Rasin to retain control Of the
city as for German to keep hold of the
State.
The man who makes an affidavit is
dupe.
And 1.-THE last state of that man is
worse than the first
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-11-02
Playing on Popular Gullibility

People who heard the Honorable J.
Always Wrong say the mine-owner
get So 10 per ton for their coal should
not he misled.
That is doubtless the retail prce in
some city the price charged by men
who haul "a ton all over town-some of
them all day before they find II buyer.
Mr.. Wright's statement Is in har-
mony with many other foolish things
he said, but it must be remembered he
is Quoysi Jefiersonian democrat, now
braylng in the interest of ant-Cieve-
land Gormanism.
If he Were to tell Il political or
economic truth now his mission would
be failure.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-11-02
The Ticket is in Sight.

Now, that election day is near at hand, and
the republicans have stumped the whole ofthe
county, where are the democrats that their
voice is not heard? Are they ashamed of
their principles or their ticket, or have they
made up their minds to let go by default?-
Thomas B,o~a
With due respect for the venerable
inquirer, the Journal is compelled to
inform him that he will have to join
the Noble Order If he really wants to
find where chose voice. and them
principles have cone.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-11-02

Will Hurst Let the BIudgcon Rule?
Have the labor representatives of
John h. Hurst who have, are now,
and will be in this county, any author
lty from him to say that under the
circumstances which beset this coal
region last year that he will not put
down threatened lawlessneSs with the
military arm of the State?
Have they any authority from him
to say that Maryland miners have no
right to work when West Virginia and
Pennsylvania miners come over here
to stop them from work
Are they authorized by him to say
that the next time the invaders come
over on similar mission that he will
declare that Maryland interests aIe
ousted and West Virginia and Penn
sylvania mob law is inaugurated
In 1878, after the labor riots of 1877,
John Sherman, standing in Cumber-
land, with the President of the United
States sitting at his side, said to as
sembled labor that 1.-THE law must over
rule all, few or many, little or big"
and he gave notice that people in
clined to disorder must expect no
leniency from the executors of the
law
Andrew Jackson could not have put
it stronger.
And if Grover Cleveland were in
John E. Hurst's shoes to-day he would
say as a candidate what he knows he
would have to do as a Governor.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-11-02
n Case in Point.

The Ohio method of discouraging lynchers
is respectfully called to the attention of the
authorities of those States where lynching is
one Of the recognized amusements of the best
class of "citlzens. - Homecoming Rcciem.
1t should be called also to the atten-
ton of those people and newspapers
who believe that "a murderer's right to
live is superior to u good citizens right
to work for living at such wages as
he sees fit.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-11-02
Last Word.

Voters, after all that has been said
upon all other concerns involved in
this campaign the oyelshadowing ques-
ton in this county is-shaU the canaI
remain to serce you, or be transferred to
the o"nership o''d use Of your competitors in
West Virginia?
The latter alternative is no fancy
proposition. Mr.. German WAS frank
enough at Upper Marlboro to unfold
the enterprise. and as he is large
stakeholder in West Virginia coal in
tere,tS, vote for his nominee, Hurst
is vote to sell HIM the canal, and
that at his oecn price.
There is no d0uM a6oW this.
Compared with the issue here in
volved all others are impractical, senti
mental and chimerical.
Hence, in order to get a majority Of
the Board Of Public Works, better
vote. not only for Lowndes, but his
whole State ticket
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-11-02
SlIMI-LOCAL NEWS.
The Coal Trade.

Shipments of coal from the mines of
the Georges Creek coal region were
in long tons
For week ending October 26, 1885,. 66,S32
year to same date. .............2, G36, ia
Increase compared with last year -. 2GS, 4l9
The trade papers reflect more
cheerful prospect for both greater
demand and better prices.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-11-02

The appended note comes from one
of the first citizens on Georges Creek
The JOURNAL takes it as IL compliment
from whole family Of discriminating
readers:
10 keep the peace at home and the good
will of the great paper, enclose a check to
your order for $, which you will please APP
ply 70 your use and my credit, and obige
Yours very truly
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-11-02

Hon. George l.. Wellington accuses
Senator Quay of assisting Senator
German.
Mr.. Wellington is backed by proofs
And one Of the strongest collateral
considerations can be read in the
advent of Hon. J. a. Wright to the
Maryland stump.
The speech he made here could be
just as appropriately delivered under
the auspices of Quayism in Pennsyl-
vania as under the favor of German
ism in MARYLAND.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-11-02
COUNTY NEWS.
None.

Jocular Brown Oder still calls me Gus
names in his great paper; but | (we) an
long-sutiering. kind, remembering that he is
but dust, like unto onrsclf; better quality
of dust, but dust just the same.-E Cumbc1>
ld"d Ratrrty Co"rier Johnston.
"Rafferty" is not a name.
1t is title.
1t is an ecclesiastical term, which
being literally translated from "the
rich Irish br"gup," becomes in Eng.
fish Reverend"
What higher title can the JOURNAL
beStow upon its best brother?
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-11-02
The CrOwninIN Mistake.

The injection of the labor question
into the campaign is the eminent
political blunder all round
Which reminds the JOURNAL that if
the coal companies had the power that
agltators say they have they could
prevent all political parties from pan
deting to dangerous sentiments and
to elements whose business 1t is to be
disconnected
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-11-02
New Schedule.

The winter schedule of the b. & O.
r. is in effect. See changes:
Main line, No. II, winch ran from Balti-
more to Piedmont, will hereafter stop III
Cumberland, and No. Is, running from Pied
mont to Baltimore, will start from Cumber-
land at S:35 a. m.
No s, eastbound, will leave Cumberland at
a m, five minutes earlier than before.
No. =, eastbOund, leaves at S:22 a. m, one
minute earlier than before.
No. ., westbound, arrives and leaves 25
minutes earlier
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-11-02
A Guess

When you can't win by petition or strike,
win by ballot.-JdmeS 4. Wright.
That is the way it is spoken on dress
parade.
But nobody outside the Knights of
Labor, except the Lord, knows low it
is acclaimed on drill in those secret
meetings.
1t may be this way:
When you can't win by petition or strike
win by the club
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-11-02
Died

George E. Cook died at his home,
Midlothian, Monday. He wasa young
man Of much promise The funeral,
attended by a large body of the Jr. O.
U. A. NJ, took place at the Main
street Baptist church, Frostburg,
Wednesday afternoon.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-11-02
BrcVitieS.

Severe earthquake shocks in West
Virginia, Ohio and adjacent States
Thursday. Natural gas and oil cav
tiles have got to fill up some way.
The bold line at the bottom of
second page is Il continuation of the
one at top of third
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-11-02

There are l0.5Sl registered voters in
this county,a gain over last year of $50.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-11-02
Real Estate Sales.
Trustees Sale
-OF -
Small Farm,
NEAR Mt. SAVAGE, MD,
NEAR MT. SAVAGE, MD,

FINDER and by virtue of decree of the
~ Circuit Court for Alegany county, sitting
as Court of Equity, passed on the 10th day
OF october, 1872 III cause in said Court de
pending, wherein Richard Mason was coln-
piainant, and John Kimberly and others were
defendants, the same being No. 4lii Equity
the undersigned Trustee, appointed by said
decree, vii! sell at public auction to the high
est bidder in front of the Pos-Oflice in Frost
burg, Maryland, at lOl o'clock a m,
Saturday, November 16, 1895,
the following REAL ESTATE, to wit;
All that Tract or Parcel of Ground lying
and being in AlIegany county, and State of
Maryland, which was conveyed by George
w. Devecmon and wife to Catharine Kim
berly by deed dated the 9th day of Deem
Der, 1854 and recorded among the Land
Records of Allegany county in Liber No
II, folio 1856, it being the same real estate of
which the said Catharne Kimberly died
seized.
The property is situated on Trotter's Run,
near Mt. Savage, and consists of tract of
land containing about NINE ACRES, i'm
proved by LOG HOUSE.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash on the day Of sale or
on the ratification thereof.
CLAYTON PURNELL
Oct Ats Trustee.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-11-02

10 pieces Novelty Dress Goods
in latest effects, worth 65
cents per yard -. 80 cents
Boucle in black, green and
brown, worth $l.25 per
yard ...... ............9S g
Boucle, in all colors, per yard 40 g
Jet black Henrietra, sold eve,
rywhere for $l-our price
per yard ........ ....... rs q"
Black and navy-blue Serge,
per yard ..........29 g
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nTsTRfoT or sTAFFORD, ss. Pro

nIsTR1CT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro- k1 bate Court, December 17th, 1895s
 Estate of Hiram Vtnton late ofStanOrd, in Said
 Upon the application of Edgar B. vint0n praying that an instrument in writing purport. Ing to be the last will and testament or said Hiramv vinton, deceased, may be proved, approved, allowed and admitted to probate, as per applt- cation on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered-That said application Dc heard and determined at the Probate once in Stafford in said district, on the 26th day of December, A. D., 1S95 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application ana the time and place Of hearing thereon, by pub fishing the same once in some newspaper hav- ing a circulation in said district, and by post ing a copy thereof on the public sign-poSt in the town of Stanord, in said district.
 1W MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1895-12-19

Receiver Dooley, acting under the in- structions of the comptroller of the cur rency, has declared dividend of 10 per cent. to the creditors ofthe First Nation al Bank of Willimantic. The dividend will be paid as soon as the schedule can be prepared and the checks made out. This is the second dividend declared since the failure of the bank, making 25 per cent. in all, the previous dividend having been 15 per cent.
The Press., 1895-12-19

Ex-Senator Allen G. Thurman, of Ohio, aged 72, who ran for vice-president on the democratic ticket with Cleveland in 1888, died at his home in Columbus, Ohio, last Thursday afternoon.
The Press., 1895-12-19
Additional Home News.

The fourth quarterly conference of the Methodist church was held in the church Wednesday evening, December 11th. The report of the recording stew ard showed the finances to be in excellent condition, and those of the pastor and committees that the regular work of the church was moving along smoothly. It was voted unanimously to request the presiding elder to return Rev. J. I. Bar tholomew for the third year. A com mittee was appointed to examine the camp meeting property and report plans for improvements with estimate of cost. l.. $. Converse was elected as delegate, and F. F. Patten as alternate to the lay electoral conference to be held at Fall River in April. This conference elects two lay delegates to represent the New England southern conference in the gen. eral conference which meets in Cleve- land, O., next May. The following stew ards and committees were elected:
 Stewards-B. T. Eaton, E. K. Taft, B. F. Patten, R. s. Converse, E. A. Cleaveland, c. F. Harwood, G. O. Cleve- land, Wm. Lee, L. s. Converse, J. H.. Reed, H. F. Parker and Thos. Johnson. Recording steward-B. T. Eaton.
 District steward-F. F. Patten.
 Missions-R. Patten, O. Converse, A. N. Nichols.
 Church extension-E. K. Taft, w. E.. Robbins, G. O. Cleaveland.
 Sunday school-C. G. Ellis, Albert Gray, Mrs. o. Converse, Mrs. F. F. Pat ten, Arthur Kellogg, W. E. Robbins, Mrs. M. Lathrop.
 Troo+e N Niobols Mr. W H Ellis, Mrs. E. D. Cleaveland.
 Temperance-C P. Hodgson, A. L. Howard, Mrs. E. K. Taft, Miss c. A. Washburn.
 Education-J. H. Reed, Mrs. M. La throp, A. Howard, Miss s. L. Comins.
 Freedmen's aid-E. Warren, B. T. Eaton, Thos. Johnson.
 Church records - O. Converse, A. Whiton, c. F. Harwood.
 Parsonage and furniture-C. G. Ellis and committee from ladies' aid.
 Church music-H. F. Parker, 0. G. Ellis, Mrs. B. D. Cleaveland, Miss M. A. Washburn, l.. s. Converse.
 Estimating salary-A. Patten, c. F. Harwood, O. Converse.
 Conference claimants-O. Converse, R. Patten.
 Finance-J. H. Reed, F. F. Pat4en, c. F. Harwood, s. F. Maine.
 Poor-Pastor, Mrs. A. N. Nichols, Mrs. A. c. Eaton, Mrs. J. H. Reed, Mrs. c. P. Hodgson.
 Rental of pews-F. P. Patten, E. A. Cleaveland, c. F. Harwood.
 Delegate to camp meeting-A. N. Nichols.
 Ushers-- Ernest K. Taft, R. w. Ellis, Jesse Clifford, Wm Lee.
 The manager of the opera house is in correspondence with the Joshua Simp. kins' theatrical company, and 1t is possi. ble that this attraction may be secured for some evening in January.
The Press., 1895-12-19

Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in- serted at one-half advertising rates. Births marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi- cations received without signature always com mitted to the waste basket without attention.
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Ara Court of Probate holden at sMtal M

II Court or FrODAIo nOIu6n HG bIaL- A ford within and for the district of Stafford on the 17th day of December, A. ID: lS96.
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge. On motion of Harvey s. Abel, executor on the testate estate of Simeon Abel, late of Stamord within said district, deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be al- lowed and limited for the creditors Of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the executor, and directs that public notice be Viven of this order by advertising the same once fn some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-pOSt in said town of Stafford, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certi. fied from record. MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1895-12-19

TOWN OF STAFFORD.-Notic is \ hereby given that the Board of Relief will meet at the Town Hall on Wednesday. the 13th; at Borough Hall, Stafford Springs, on Monday, Jan. 6th, from o'clock a. m., to pm, staTord, on Wednesday, Jan. sth, from to 3 o'clock D. m., for the purpose of equallzing and adjusting the valuations and assessment list Of said town. A. E. CONVERSE, Board
 M. A. GOLD, Of
 ANTHONY ADAMS, Relief.
The Press., 1895-12-19
Died.

Ellington, 18th, Walter Lyon, 86; 17th, Mrs. Sophia Lyon, 83, widow of Walter Lyon.
 Stafford, (Orcuttville) 14th, Hiram Vim ton, 7S.
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Born.

Stafford Springs, 18th, daughter to O. l.. Suenderhauf.
 South Wilmington, 18th, son to Louis Gergler.
 Athol, Mass, 18th, daughter Dorothy Morse) to Edward o. and Edith E. Brooks.
The Press., 1895-12-19
ROCKVILLE.

While George Adams and Howard Wood, two Rockville young men, were skating on Snipsie Lake, Tuesday even- ing, they broke through and Adams was drowned. He was employed at Ransom Brothers grocery store and was very pop ular. He was about 25 years of age, and leaves a wife and 8 child about four months old. His wife was prostrated on learning the news and required medical attendance. The ice near the dam is strong but in the main part of the lake there are weak spots. Wood and Adams were skating together when they ap- preached one of these spots, near the Martin or east shore. There was no one near. Wood succeeded in getting out, but Adams went down. Wood hurried back to the skaters near the dam and car ried the sad news.~~
The Press., 1895-12-19

THE controversy between Great Britain and the United States in regard to the Monroe doctrine as affecting the bound ary dispute of Venezuela has reached 8 crisis. Lord Salisbury in his reply to the United States states that the Monroe doc Urine does not apply to the case, and re- fuses to arbitrate. President Cleveland's message to congress on receiving this re- ply was a surprise and pleasing to both republicans and democrats. President Cleveland states that: "It will, in my opinion, be the duty of the United States to resist by every means in it's power as a wilful aggression upon it's rights and fn- terests the appropriation of any lands or the exercise of governmental jurisdiction over any territory which after investiga- tion we have determined of right belong to Venezuela.
 ''In making these recommendations 1 am fully alive to the full responsibility incurred, and keenly realize all the con- sequences that may follow"
 The message was received and heartily endorsed by nearly all members of con- gress.
 Senator Platt said: II am in accord with the doctrine and sentiment, and mainly with the conclusion of the presi- dents message" It is not generally be- lieved that it will result in a war with England, but the action of congress will be watched with much interest
The Press., 1895-12-19
Married.

Willimantic, 18th, by Rev. J. B. Lemon George M. Ellis and Mary Alice Hull, both of Norwich.
The Press., 1895-12-19
Ara Court of Probate holden at staf-

N I H OOuLG UT IOUdEO IAO1uOAl "A ford, within and for the District of Stafford, on the 18th day of December, A. D., 1885,
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of Joel H. Reed, trustee on the as- signed estate of William k. Rudge, Of Stanford, within said district, tnsOlvent.
 It is ordered by this court, that notice shall be given that the administration account in said es" tate will be exhibited for settlement at the Pro bate Once in said district on the 2Sth day ot De- copy of this order on the public sign post in said town of Stafford, and by advertising the same in newspaper published in Stafford, and hav- fnp circulation in said district. Certified from Record, MARCUS B. FISK, Juoge'
The Press., 1895-12-19

"ANTED.-To see 76 members of Stanford Lodge, No. %, 4. o. IT. w., pres ent at the next regular meeting, Thursday, Dec. 18th, 95 WOrk-1st and 2d degrees, election of ofacers, and other important business.
The Press., 1895-12-19

MCLAUGHLIN 6 SON, PUBLISHERS. s1.5O year. If paid strictly in advance. $1.sb
The Press., 1895-12-19

THIS Paper and, The Connecticut Courant [weekly) furnished for $2oO per year.
The Press., 1895-12-19

It is a department famous all over New England for its immensity, fine stock, great variety, exclusive styles, and, best of all, the PRICES, which ii consequence of our advant- ages of purchasing come very close to the makers, and within the reach of all classes.
 Just suggestion from the various lines may not be amiss. There are:
 Hall Racks, Chamber Sets,
 Settles and Boxes, Brass Beds, Hall Mirrors, Cheval Mirrors,
 Parlor Suites, Dressing Cases, Odd Chairs, Dressing Tables, Divans, ChiTonIers,
 Fancy Rockers, Folding Beds,
 Turkish Chairs, Rattan Rockers, Couches, Rattan Tables, Library Tables, Rattan D1VanS,
 Parlor Tables, Roll Top Desks,
 Onyx Tables, Umbrella Racks, PedestAIs, Wall Cabinets, Music Cabinets, Clothes Poles, Ladies Desks, Baby Carriages, Book Cases, Fancy Screens, Combination Desks, Backing Cases, Tea Tables, Wood Baskets, Stdeboards, Waste Baskets, Dining Tables. Card Tables, Dining Chairs, Childrens' Chairs, BuHets, Paper Racks, China Closets, Clothes Hampers.
 Select where you will you are sure of worthy goods. No cheaply made furniture is given place in our store. Every piece is guaranteed frst-class in every particular.
 You'll find special value in every line that you'll be glad to secure.
 A tour of our Furniture Depart ment will more than pay you whether for immediate purchase or not.
The Press., 1895-12-19

WOOD SAWING.-I am now pre- quantities Saving done by horse power-S times in two for $1 per cord. Orders by mail promptly attended to. P. O. Address,
The Press., 1895-12-19
REAL TORTOISE SHELL

REAL TORTOISE SHELL
 HAIR ORNAMENTS. If you saw our assortment during the h hOlidays last season you will appreciate what this means-hundreds of varieties, beautiful in colorings and unique inl de- sign. Hold one to the light; there's a yellow, like amber, clOuded with the richest shades of deep red and brown, prices from 10 cents to $9.75. Come early before the assortment is brokers
The Press., 1895-12-19

The annual catalog for Yale gives the total membership of the university as 2,415, against 2,35O last year, an in- crease of 65. The annual expenses as given for the cost of living at Yale are as follows: Lowest, $350; average, $535, very liberal, S86O.
The Press., 1895-12-19
w. D. KINSM- -N, SPRIHIGE'IELD-

CHRISTMAS BUYING Unsatisfactory
  w ehayeal alreadyb the ofE
The Press., 1895-12-19

EOR SALE.-Good Black Mare, kind ' and gentle, and 8 carriage. Terms very reasonable. Apply to
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LEATHER GOODS.

Every desirable novelty is represented, some thing for every size of purse | Coin purses of Alligator, Lizard, Seal, Kan garOo, well made and lined 1Oc
 Coin purses Of Alligator, Lizard or seal pretty and serviceable, 25c.
 Coin purses made Of the new and stylish French and Levant leather, soc. Opera purses Of Lizard, Alligator, Levant Roy al ChamOis, Dentfle Brazilian Lizard or Kan garoo thoroughly well made, soc.
 Combination Cases of White Alligator, one of the choicest novelties of the season. Pure White Alligator skin shading into spots Of mouse colors Also combination cases of Green Ali gator.
 Chatela1ne Bags, latest shapes inside com partment for coin, in Seal for soc. and 75c. In Seal, Alligator and Lizard, from $1 % to $500.
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All of them were halved in price, some suffered still more. The assortment com prises stick pins, brooch pins, tie claeEs,
 baggage checks, pencil holders, combt1ed paper cutter and book marks, coat hang CTS, hair pins, vinaigrettes, shell combs with sterling silver tops, and stamp bokes.
The Press., 1895-12-19
We Take the Stump

lU OdJ.
 That our Fall Stock of Neck ties, Underwear, Gents Furnishings of all kinds, Hats, Caps, etc, make the fullest kind of great display you ever saw.
 Walm weather goods have practi- cally been wiped out, and gorgeous array of the seasons "latest'' now meets the eye of ''he who enters here" Enter, therefore, and make yourself glorious,
 Its the cheapest kind of glory you will ever find
 You can also adorn yourself with the latest styles in Suits for Men, Youths or Children.
 If you want an Overcoat have the latest style and correSt things. The price will be as low as these cheap slop goods offered by many of the would be respectable dealers who
 lt sell nothing for good price. | At the same old stand, and one price to every one.