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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-01-11
Election OfOmcers.

At the last meeting of Flostburg
Council, No. 4S5, Catholic Benevolent
Legion, the gentlemen named below
were elected to serve during the
current year:
Preside"t-E. J. Decker.
Vice Presjdeat-Charles Shields
Secretaiy-James f. Winters
TreasuTer-T Thomas G. Porter.
CoitectOr-Samuel Jackson.
Orator-rhOmas &. Dillon.
-HorShai-John ]. Winters
Gudrd james Shields.
Trustees Thomas G. Porter. James Nc
Allister and John Tipping.
Representative 10 Grdad CouncH-John
Chambers Ahernate-John Kirby.
The of1icers-elect named below were
installed Monday evening to serve
Frostburg Council, No. 1912, Royal
Arcanum, one year:
Rege"t-Daniel Scalley
Vice- Regent-B W, Deflinbaugh
Orator-W. C. Wright
Past Regent-C F. BetZ.
Secretary-John A. Smith.
CoHector-Daniel Krapf, ir.
IredSmer-Thomas G. Porter
ChaplaM-H. b. Coborn.
Gmde-Willam T. Kirby.
Warden and sentry yet to he APP
pointed.
The following officers were installed
by d. ID. John Pfeiffer at the last
regular meeting of Frostburg Lodge,
No. 800, Knights Of Honor, to serve the
current year:
Past DictdtOT--A. J. Stewart
Dictator--Rey. G. w. Moore
Vice Dicfato,- Daniel Ort
decentralization Weinberg.
Rtportey--T j. Thomas
Financial RcPortcr-J. C. Youngerman.
TreasHrer-C. II. Walker.
Chapiain--J. J. Mealing.
GHide-H. Gerken.
Gndrd-D. j. Lapp.
Sentiael--J. +. Thomas
Trustees -Louis Krcling Conrad ont, ir
ii. Gerken.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-01-11

The Frostburg Dramatic club will
give fine performance in Ravens
crofts' Opera House Tuesday evening.
2lst inst, for the benefit of Mrs. Van
Thorp and children. This is a case of
helplesSness deserving the most liberal
patronage, and the club invites the
largest possible investment in then
tickets,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-01-11
Business Mention.

Mcs>rs. J. B. Price and F. NJ. Holmes
have taken the jewelry business in
John Chambers store. They are re-
ported as expert workmen.
e. II. Brown has opened barber
shop in the room between the big
brick and the Slicer hotel. He is most
sklllfully assisted by G. A. Redrck,
expert latherer.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-01-11
SEMI-LOCAL NEWS.
Dead.

A. l.. Higgins, agent OF the Mer-
chants and Miners Transportation
company, of Baltimore, died in that
city Friday of last week, aged 7G years.
Tie was born in Middlctown, Va, and
in lSl7 married Il, ClarA sville. this
county, Miss Mary Ann CIary,
daughter OF Gerard Clary and II niece
of Alden Clary, both wellknown cit
liens of the last generation. Mrs.
Huggius, with ) grown children,
survives. He was II successful bu l.
ness man.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-01-11
Personal.

A. J. W. Schofeld, lately in charge
of the electric light plant at Lonacon-
ing. went to Washington, ID. c.,
Wednesday, to run the electric and
steam heating machinery of Jones'
Home. Like his father and brothers,
he is exactly at home among machines.
Abram Reichenbacil, of Waco,
Texas, brother Of the professionalism,
Charles Rcichenbach, is spending a
part of his winter vacation with the
latter.
Rev. J. J. Dillon, co-pastor of St.
JoSeph's church, Washington, d. c.,
arrived here Tuesday to see his
mother, Mrs. C. Lynch, who is ill.,
William Staples, accompanied by
his daughter, Miss Annie, went to
Roanoke yesterday to spend a few
weeks with relatives.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-01-11
I'VE Two"

The happiest man in town last Sun
day was Mayor j. S. Metzger.
Within a few hours he had become
a father and grandfather Saturday
evening IA babe came to his son Harry's
house and Sunday morning one
arrived at his own. The coincidence
went further-both are boys, crcum-
stance which the lady friends of the
families regard as auspiclous. More,
over, as the nephew is only eight
hours older than his uncle, the lives of
the two. astrologicalIy considered,
ought not to lie ia. apart. Indeed, it
is firmly believed that they have
already agreed to vote the same ticket
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-01-11

Rev. j. w Beall. pastor of the NJ.
E. Church South. confined to the house
by severe attack Of laryngitis, is out
again and will preach at the usual
hours Tomorrow (Sunday).
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-01-11
Died.

AT his home, Borden mine, Wednes-
day, Jan s, 1896, Mr.. Ebenezer Davis,
aged about Sc Yeas.
Mrs. John Price, wife of Councilman
Price, died at her home on Broadway,
this morning about 10 o'clock in the
81 h year OF her age. Her husband,
SIX sons and two daughters survive.
She was most excellent lady. Funeral
Monday at p. M. at Presbyterian
church.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-01-11
A Good Plan Here.

The Coal Trade Journal says
Plaintield, On. J) coal dealer has started
a road tire crusade in that city and hereafter
will use wagons whose wheels have four-inch
tires. Every wagon so equipped will be a
road making machine, hardening and rolling
the road instead of cutting it, as do the
narrow tires
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-01-11
TOWN AND VICINITY.
Accident.

John Wagus, of this place, was
badly hurt IN Ocean mine Wednesday
morning. His injuries are internal
but not regarded serious.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-01-11
TIleSick.

William Slicer, the veteran hotel
man, was taken suddenly ill last
Saturday. Some alarm was felt, but
he has since partially recovered.
Z. j. Price is ont after several
weeks siege of diphtheria.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-01-11
New Business Iocals.

Mrs T. S. Hawkins, Chattanooga, Tenn
says "'Shiloh's Vitalizer" sdyed my life l
consider it the best remedy for debititated
system | ever used" For dyspepsia, Liver or
Kidney trouble it excels. Price 10 cts. Sold
by Dan Krapf jr
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-01-11
The Proper Adagc.

know not what the truth may be
| tell it as twas told to me-
The JOURNAL feels inclined to adopt
that ccuplet as its news motto.
For it is Infinitely superior to this F.:
If you see it in the STIR, it's so.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-01-11
NOTICE..

A Ia meeting held Wednesday, Jan. 8, 10y
IA the ID. of L. and Jr. o. u. A. NJ Fair
Committee, Il vote of thanks was extended to
r. f. Harris and choir; the Man din and
Guitar club; all secret societies and the public
at large for their kind assistance and patron
age extended during the joint fair
w. J. G. NICKEL,
President
J. ii. DUNSTAN,
Jan ii Secretary.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-01-11
A%O'I>AlaLK2 u AukGs.

INHE Card of Thanks which | address ed
L last week to the Arion Band and their
generous assistants and patrons is hereby re-
peated and extended to tie Frostburg Social
Club and all who aided that organization in
the Grand Rail gwen for my heretit am
truly grateful for the kindness that has been
bestowed on me.
Jan II CONRAD c. BRODE.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-01-11

For the liberal pat'' mage Civ duri the Year 1895.
Our am and effort during the year will be of such
c,n act-r to merit cmnlan of atronaoe Our
p'*~st Will be a reflex of the markets from mon, t., NTH
and re- IT, The very west prices will always be
quoted. 'lcr,'S a 9 "nl one for con>il ration
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-01-11
New ADVERTISEMENTS.
We Must Have E-eTsS.

VIZ f pay men and women so TO SIS per
w week for easy home work. Steady
employment guaranteed. Send stamp for
work and particulars at once
HERMANN Il SEYMOUR.
2l3 South 9th St, Philadelphia, Pa
Jan ll-3m
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-15

TAMES B. HAYDEN. Jeweler and OpticIan
- Compete stock Of watches. diamonds.
silverware. exc Eyes examined and specEacles
properly fitted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-15
AMONG The WHEEMEN.
The Making and Breaking Of
Records Go MerriIy On.
SOME MORE CYCLING NOVELTIES.
A Great Road Race-Bald's Victory
over sanger-Oycling on Foreign
Tracks - International Meet
at Copenhagen.

The cycling season has now become sucn
a solid and permanent thing that one can
hardly believe that it was opened only a
few weeks ago. Since the roads settled
down to trustworthy compactness the real
business of cycling has been taken up.
Every day new records are made and old
ones are broken. Every day hundreds of
men and women and children graduate
from the cycling schools and take to the
turnpike. Great as the craze has been, it
is all the time growing greater.
There are several departments of the
sport, and all of them are booming. The
racing contingent is at the topmost height
Of its energy and ambition. The 1'cen-
fury zealOts are hard at work, the out
ing clubs are careering about in gay groups,
the staid folk who wheel for exercise roll
diligently along by ones or twos, and the
children, never firing, come and go in all
directions.
The record breakers have commenced
early this year. and the probabilities are
that they viii go on with their good work
during the whole summer.
One Of the first to make a notable cut on
old igures was young Amos B. Hughes of
Denver. His feat of cutting down the two
mile record to 3-56 SO has made his name
famous all over the land He Is a modest
young man and well deserves his laurels.
He has been on the track only little more
has been little less than marvellous He
opened his bicycle career by riding a novice
mile, competition, in 2:1O 20, which was
mighty close to the novice record. Later
in the year he rode mile unpaeed in 2:1O
and at various race meets did some fast
work. His improvement goes steadily on,
and he Will probably make it warm for
many of the more pretentious cracks.
The recent big road race at A1illburn, N
J., was intensely exciting, and the out
come was somewhat sensational as well.
The disqualification Of Haddeld on account
of the allegation that he had been paced
for a part of the way caused a good deal of
comment and 81 vigorous protest on the
part of Hadfeld's friends. 1t seems a great
pity that volunteer pacing cannot be elm
mated from such contests.
The record made by Monte Scott Of
Providence (1:OS:29) was regarded as phe-
nOmenal 1t is said, Furthermore, that he
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-15
DESPERATE DEED.
A Man Enters a Leading New
York Bank,
Shoots the President, Mr.. G.. TEL.
WickOff,
THEN SHOOTS HIMSELF
His Object Was Plumber, But
He Failed.
He Demanded $4,000 of Presi-
dent WickOf.

New York. June 15.-A report has
reached police headquarters that Presi-
dent G.. H Wickoff of the Bank of New
Amsterdam had been shot by a stran-
ger who entered the bank and after
shooting Mr.. Wickon. shot himself.
The injury to Mr.. Wickoff is not known.
Another version had it that Mr. Wick
off was shot by someone connected with
the bank
Later-George H. Wickon. president
of the Bank of New Amsterdam was
shot twice in the abdomen and side
this afternoon while in his private office
in the bank by a man named Clarence
Clark Clark demanded money and
meeting with refusal fired the shots.
then turned the pistol on himself. Both
are now at the hospital in an uncon-
scious condition. When Clark had
gained access to WickoT's Office he pre-
scented the following letter which was
written on Hotel Marlborough paper in
a clear Iegible hand. I'VE want s6.0OO;
five one thousand dollar bills ten one
hundred dollar bills"
q will shoot you if you make move
ment, so be careful My partner out
side also has you covered and if you
give alarm within three minutes I will
throw a stick of dynamite through the
front entrance.
Put the money in an envelope. Don't
talk"
The shots were heard by a patrolman
in the street who ran into the bank
building in time to see Clark shoot him
self.
Mr. Wickoff is so years old and re-
sides in EIont-Clare, N. J. Clark is 80
years old and wears a sandy moustache.
He was well dressed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-15
FAYORABLE FOR CROPS.
Has Been the Weather of the Past
Week.

The weekly weather and crop report
which will be issued by Weather OBJ
server Jennings tomorrow win say:
During the past week the tempera-
ture has been below normal in the east
ern two-thirds of the state, and above
normal in the western third. Good
rains have fallen south of the Kansas
river and east of Ness and Ford coun-
ties; also in the extreme northwestern
counties. But little rain fell elsewhere.
The week has been very favorable
for all crops over the eastern half of
the state. Wheat harvesting is about
completed in the southern portion and
in some counties stacking and thresh-
ing has been commenced. Wheat is
only fair in the south; oats and fax
better. III the extreme northern coun-
ties wheat harvesting has just COM
menced. Corn and grass are fine over
the entire state Small grains are in
much better condition in the northern
portion than in the southern. Crops
are unfavora BILE in the extreme south
western part of the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-15
REEDS NEW MOVE.
VIII Form a Law Partnership With
Cleveland and Carlisle.

AAGWaAafllNI ana G6lE4AsAga
Chicago, June 15-A special to the
Times-H Herald from New York says.
A rumor which comes from the Offices
of a wen known law firm, with the
head of which President Cleveland is
on most intimate terms. is to the effect
that Grover Cleveland. Thomas b. Reed
and Secretary Carlisle viii. after the
4th Of March. 1897. establish a law firm
in this city, to be known as Cleveland.
Reed & Carlisle. The announcement of
the formation Of the above firm viii, it
is said effectually answer the question
regarding President Cleveland's tnten-
ton as to a fourth nomination. Ii may
be that this is to be the presidents
method of answering those who have
so anxiousIy demanded to know the
course he intends to pursue. The am
nouncement Will too. demonstrate. the
secretary's intentions for the future.
One incident that gives a bit of color
to this remarkable rumor. is that
Speaker Reed made frequent calls ct
the White house before the adjourn
ment of congress. Before his last nom
inatiOn Mr.. Cleveland was member
of a prominent law firm in this city
Two things concerning that partnership
are known The FIRST is Mr.. Cleveland
SURPRISED all who came into contact with
him by his intimate knowledge of the
law. The second is that the partner
ship proved lucrative to all connected
with it. 1t was stated many weeks
ago that Mr. Reed would. should he
denomination for congress and remove
to this city for the practice of law AT
that time nothing was said concerning
any connections he might form here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-15

Persilnmon, the colt that won the Derby
for Queen Victoria s son, is a good one He
won last year two events-the Coventry
stakes at Ascot and the Richmond stakes
at Goodwood-ouU Of three starts. In his
third race he was third to St. Frusauin
and Omladina in the Middle Park Plate,
the winner of which is generally the win
ter favoTite for the Derby. At that time
PersimInon was coughing, and he was only
started because he had been heavily backed
by the public in the future betting.
He was bred by his owner, who purchased
and raced his dam, Perdita H. as d 2-ysar-
old. She eoaled two Indifferent colts to
Barcaldine and then threw FlorizeI II to
St. Simon, who is thus a full brother to
Persimmon- FleFizel II has won num-
Der Of good races for the Prince of Wales
including the Manchester Cup last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-15

mirably fill the place Of a human pitcher
and prove of great advantage to baseball
in practice games. 1t is the professors
idea to construct it Of light material, so
that it may be raised to the shoulder and
aimed like a rife
As at present arranged, the machine tits
up and down on an axle, but Professor
Hinton intends to alter it SO that the bar
rel may be revolved in the groove Of a cir
cular ring, somewhat like the cylinder Of
a revolver.
Five fingers project from the muzzle and
make the curves by revolving the barrel
One finger is wrapped with coarse shark
skin, ard the friction gives the ball the
twist. The signal to the batter for the
discharge has not yet been attached
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-15

could have covered the 25 miles in much
shorter time had he so desired, because he
loafed over the first i've miles.
The defeat Of Sanger by Eddie Bald il
Boston seemed to astOnish great many
wheelmen. The fact that Eddie was able
to wrest the laurels from him in three dis
tinct races was additional surprise. The
performance took place at the A. G. @
bicycle meet at Charles River park, and
Il, 600 people witnessed it.
1t is said by Sanger's friends that over
confidence on Sanger's part was the cause
of his defeat. When he fell in behind the
bunch, he was content to keep out of a
pocket and confident of getting into posi-
ton when it became necessary. But he
Overestimated his powers and postponed
his sprinting until it was too late.
The accomplishment Of A A. Chase in
London was one which viii be talked
about a long time. Covering so miles in
1:45 :38 3-5 is not only a feat which no
one else ever equaled, but it is a record that
viii remain untouched for good many
months and possibly years.
The latest novelty in cycling is that
adopted by the Volunteer Fire brigade Of
Ridgewood, a suburb of Brooklyn This
is a double tandem equipped with hose reel
and other appurtenances.
The cry of fire is q summons to mount
the wheel, and as fast as, if not faster than,
horses can run the cyclists ride to the
flames, changing their bicycle bells on the
way and shouting for a clear track.
In connection with the forthcoming in
ternational championships at Copenhagen,
in August, it is interesting to know that
there are two tracks at Copenhagen, two
more in the south of Sweden, about 20
miles from Copenhagen, and eight in the
Danish country towns Nearly all these
are first class cement tracks. On all, as
well as those in Gothenburg and Chris
tiania, there viii be races before and after
the international championships at Copen-
hagen. Racers who go TO Copenhagen may
therefore have 20 racing days at least dur
ing period of about three weeks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-15

RW NERAL WATERS - The Boon Mineral
4VA Water will keep your kidneys and stomach
jim orderly ID. Testimonials furnished on APP
pEcation. Spring located as feet below rock.
Tel. 2s5. w. g. Boon, e1s Fillmore st. Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-15
CIRCUS WEATHER.
Prepared for the Occasion by Observ-
er Jennings.


"I ordered this weather especially for
the circus said Weather Observer
Jennings this afternoon. and the man
agement has neglected to send me
single complimentary. Circus weather
is always supposed to be very warm.
followed by thunder storms. and i now
believe I viii hunt up the latter CON
ditiOn.
The mercury marked 90 at o'clock
yesterday afternoon This afternoon
the temperature is several degrees
lower. the thermometer registering So
at 2 o'clock.
Generally fair and warmer weather
with possible showers in the extreme
eastern portion sent out by the weather
bureau today. According to the latter
part Mr.. Jennings may yet have his re-
venge.
Throughout the state today the
weather is reported generally clear and
warm, the temperature ranging from IS
to 81
In Colorado and New Mexico the
weather is reported clear STd"~ pleasant
and in Texas clear and warm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-15

WITRIFIED Brick walks laid cheap. John
Richie. 11O6 Quincy St
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-15
Death Of MRS. Sarah Hahn.

Mrs. Sarah Hahn died at S:15 Sunday
morning from enlargement of the liver.
She was 81 years old and has lived in
Topeka for Z years. She was a mem
Der Of the firm of N. Barnum e Co. Of
Newton She was a sister of s. Bar
mum, the Topeka merchant. and a sis
ter-in-laW of S. Bernheimer She also
had other relatives in Topeka. The
funeral took place at p. m to-
from SIS Tyler street and was conduct
ed hv the Jewish sociatv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-15
He Missed the Circus.

Here came all the way from Dover
to see the circus, and now look at me
I never went to a circus nor fair, and
I wanted to see this show" This was
what James McCarrOn said this noon
when he was locked behind the bars of
the city prison He is a farmer Of
Dover and began to celebrate too early
in the day. PatrOlman BAIL picked
him up in an alley. Il should think
these policemen ought to kill a fellow
when they arrest him, instead of bring
ing him in here" and then the jolly
farmer from Dover danced a little
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UATIONS, REAL
ESTATE, AUG
TION SALES AND
OTHER CLASSIFIED AD-
VERTISEMENTS
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nat direction While this notice appears the
STATE Journal viii publish free on Saturday,
q onday and Tuesday. for Topeka OF Kansas
rcople all notices OF situations Wanted. not
exceeding i've lines. or thirty-nve words. in
eneih. provided that ali advertisements Of that
nature are handed in previous to ten O'Clock
saturday morning; also on Wednesday. Thurs
day and Friday. an advertising Of This class
handed in by ten O'Clock Wednesday morning.
30 advertisements Of this nature to be started
except on Saturdays and Wednesday, no obil-
cation IS incurred on the partof the advertiser
No worthy and needy man OF woman need hest
tate to take advantage Of this offer No one in
business OF having employment is expected to
take advantage Of It. but al others are invited
10 avail themselves freely