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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-01
SENATOR MORGAN'S POINT.
The Question Reing Considered as tc
Whether Congress is Legally in Ses-
sion.

The Question BEING Considered as tC
Whether Congress is Legally in Ses-
sion.
Washington, May 31-The point made
by Senator Morgan in the Senate that
the present proceedings in the House
under the rule for a semi-weekly sessions
with its adjournments for three days are
unconstitutional is giving anxiety to
some of the Republican leaders. The
question was discussed to-day by several
Republican members of the Ways and
Means committee, who were in the COM
mittee room, and two of them expressed
the opinion that Senator Morgans view
might prove to be correct. The possibility
that importers may stir up considerable
litigation over the tariff bill after it be-
comes a law, following the suggestion
by Senator Morgan that Congress would
not be legally in session when the Senate
passes the bill, is viewed with some APP
prehension by a minority Of the commit
tee though not by Mr. Dingley.
Speaker Reed, it is understood does not
in the least share the apprehension of
those who think there is something in the
point and believes that the House can
fix the days of its adjournment. 1t is
pointed out that on the occasion when
Senators desired to go to Monticello, Mr..
Chandler ON Wednesday, moved, and the
Senate adopted the motion, that when the
Senate adjourn on Thursday it he to
meet ON the following Monday and that
the whole objection made in the Senate
to the proceedings of the House were COW
cred in that order
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-01
THE SQUIRMING SENATOR'S.
Try to Cook the Committee of Investiga-
ton.

Washington, ID. c., May 31.-There
will be an effort on the part of some Sen
ators to have the Senate committee on
Contingent Expenses amend the Tillman
resolution for an investigation of the
charges that Senators have been specu-
lating in sugar stocks so as to have the
inquiry made by standing committee
rather than by a special committee as
provided in the resolution. Objection is
made on the part of some of the Repub-
lican Senators to having the chairman
ship of the committee go to a Democrat,
as it would if the author of the resolution
should be given this post. While this is
parliamentary practice it is not always
followed in the Senate. The resolution
under which the inquiry of 1894 was con-
Quoted was introduced by Senator Lodge,
though the original resolution leading up
to the investigation was presented by
Senator PETER. Senator PETER was not
given a place on the committee and Sen
atOr Lodge was given the place next to
The last. II is suggested by those who OBJ
iect to a special committee that the in
vestigation should be made either by the
committee on privileges and elections or
b ythe committe on judiciary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-01
THE LARGEST OF NORTH CAROLINA DAILY PAPER

felt here to-day about o'clock p. m,
lasting two minutes. No damage here.
Hon. W. X. Linney, of Popuist re
nown, left yesterday for Washington,
asD. c., to accept three-months' term
as Congressman Kitchin's clerk.
Kitchin introducing the innovation of
dividing this, his only cherry, into four
bites per year.
IN SKINNER'S TOWN.
Greenville, \. c., May 31.-(SpeciaD-
About 2 O'Clock this afternoon distinct
earthquake shock was felt here lasting
a few seconds. Reports from neighbor-
ing towns say that the shock was felt
in them also.
STUDENTS LEAVE THE BUILDING
Lenior, n. c., May 31.-(SpeciaL)-A
severe shock of earthquake lasting thirty
seconds occurred at p. m. The vibrations
were very perceptible. The students in
Davenport College left the building. No
damage reported.
SHELBY'S SHINGLES SHAKEN.
Shelby. n. c.. May 31.-(Special)--A
heavy earthquake shock was felt here
this afternoon at 2:3Q O'clock Shingles
were shaken off some houses 1t lasted
about ten seconds.
IN WILMINGTON.
Wilmington, \. c., May 31.-A slight
earthquake shock was felt here to-day
at 2:1O D. IN. The motion was north to
south.
SEVERE IN GREENSBORO.
Greensboro, \. c., May 31.-This city
was severely shaken by an earthquake at
two o'clock this afternoon, but no damage
was done.
ART PICTURES DISPLACED.
Charlotte, n. c., May 31.-A very per-
ceptible earthuake shock of 30 seconds
.lura ton was felt here to-day at 2 p. m.
Many of the pictures in the art rooms of
the Woman's Exposition were. found
hanging out of their correct positions af-
ter it was over. Bricks were thrown
from several chimneys.
RAN INTO THE STREETS.
Asheville, n. c., May 31.-At 1:59 this
afternoon. an earthquake shock, very per-
ceptible shook Asheville. Hundreds of
occupants of buildings ran into the str cts.
No damage was done.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-01

Richmond, Va, May 31-Fire broke
out in King & Co.'S warehouse at Char
lottesyiIle to-day, followed by an ex-
plosiOn of powder and the falling of
walls. Several supposed to be killed.
Philadelphia, Pa, May 31.-The fourth
annual meeting of the American Medical
Publishers Association was held at the
Hotel Hanover to-day. President L. B.
Edwards, of Richmond, Va, presided. A
number of papers were read by members
from this city and from Ohio, Missouri,
Michigan, Virginia, Oregon and other
States.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-01

Asheville, n. c., May 31.-At 100 this
afternoon, an earthquake shock. very per-
ceptible shook Asheville. Hundreds of
occupants of buildings ran into the str cts.
No damage was done.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-01

Savannah, Ga, May 31.-Savannah felt
slight earthquake to-day. 1t was mo-
mentary but of sufficient duration to de-
termine it's direction, which was from east
to west. The tremor was recorded at the
weather bureau at 2 o'clock 10th Meriddi-
dian time. Windows and doors were
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-01
WILSON FEELS THE SHOCK.
New School Building-Briggs and Flem-
ing to Rebuild Right Away.

Wilson, n. c., May 31.-(SpeciaD-An
earthquake shock was perceptibly felt
here to-day at two O'Clock.
Ground has been broken for the new
handsome school building.
Briggs and Fleming will rebuild on the
burnt lot right away. The new building
to be four stories high and fifty by two
hundred feet.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-11
GENfiRAIIi ITEMS.
\ Tribute to Senator German

y recent number of the Financial
Regietr contained an apprecjative trib-
ute 20 Senator German The article
was written by Col. A. 7. Brittou, the
editor of the Rcoiem, who is Il lifelong
republican, a large property-holder
here and in Maryland, Il wcilknown
tinancier, and who will be remember,
ed as the chairman of the committee
which had charge of the inauguration
of President Harrison. Col. Brttou
SAYS:
Inc partisan sense republicans rejoice at the
triumph of the party in the recent Maryland
election. 1t is of course gratifying to those
managers of that party who, in good faith,
stood the brunt of the fierce battle which has
been waled and carried to II substantial vic
tory. 1t is equally gratifying to the national
administration as a renewed endorsement by
the State of its policy and As giving to it AN
other republican senator, 1t is even more
gratifying to many good people in the State
as an apparent triumph of the rank and file
over bossism. But whatever just causes of
Congratulation may exist in a political way
the passing of Arthur +. German from the
present stage of public life will be viewed by
many people with honest regret H. the praC-
teal aspects of the conduct of public affairs he
has filled great place BY his own energy and
ability he has risen from the ranks to the
highest command He has been a leader
among leaders. His commanding influence
has been widely felt, and its Withdrawal can
not bat be public loss. In his domestic re
lationS he has been model to all men. He
has been true to his friends and far to his
foes. He has been at all times a good friend
to the district. 1t is quite impossible that
such a man, so thoroughly equipped in such
an ali-rOUnd way, should step out of public
affairs without leaving an aDpreciable void.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-11

al powers are of divine origin What
special ambassador has God put upon
this earth to indicate what laws shall
be enacted for the guidance of the
people? What shall be the test of
authority of these 1ivinely-commis-
stoned delegates for the purpose in
dicated9
Now. it seems to me that mind
capable of thinking at all would sooner
or later stumble upon these diff
cultes of credential and Identification,
and thereby see the absurdity of the
whole theory 1t is not within the
province of human government to
take man by the nape of the neck
and 'yank" him up to a degree of
personal piety through the instru-
mentality of Legislative enactment.
II such things We're attempted it would
do violence to the clearly established
doctrine that man individually is ac-
countable to his God for the deeds
done in the body Amy other theory
would be destructive to our christian
poIity. and in derogatiou OF the Holy
Scriptures.
Religious socialism. as indicated in
laws already passed i'll some States,
and proposed in others, do violence To
every conception Of public independ-
ence and accountability, and if their
policy should ever be entered upon.
would in few years destroy the
strength of our national life. Ajax.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-11
A Trolley Line.

John W. Burchinai. of Moundsville,
w. Va. was here this week ''promot-
ing the establishment of an electric
railway between Frostburg and Pied
mont. He is director of a company
owning and running a line between
his town and Wheeling, w. Va, and
editor of the Moundsvile HeraH. He
represents ample capital, it is said,
and that as soon as the prelimlnaries
can be arranged work will begin here
and downhll progress will be made
until road is completed.
Mr.. Burchinal will appear before
the county commissioners at an early
day with request for the usual fran
chise. The latter should make for the
county the best possible bargain
this, however, without sacrificing an
inch of the county roads.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-11
"ReIigious Socialism,"

l ho0ib' Nh' Mp'' Dec o. 1871
10 '''e -aiN'N' 'ooNHNI
READ IN your Issue OF last week an
afticle under the above caption from
Francs b. LlVeSey III opposition to
What ne terms hellglous Socialism,
and III winch l heartily concur.
Inc substance OF the proposition to
MAKE men good py' law Is embodied
IN the loiloWihg extract from Mr..
LlVeSey artlcle:
1t remains for the Wooley contingent to
9f'ns h IN tme reslous leat G OF socialism ana
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-11
COUNTY NEWS.
Organization.

The meeting Tuesday of the new
board of county commissioners was an
interesting beginning for that body.
Organization was effected by the
election of the following gentlemen as
officers:
P,eSidcnt-DavIsson Armstrong, of Frost
burg.
Clerh-Peter G. Cowden, jr,, Of Cumber-
land.
Ano'wey-B, A. Richmond, of Cumber-
land.
Janitor Of CouythouSc-Anthony Reese, of
Homecoming.
Hy$icjan-Dr. J. NJ. Spear, ofCumberland.
Superintendent Insane ISylmm-Willam X.
Hart, of Cumberland.
Keeper Of 4Lmsho@e-Edward Ginevan. of
Oldtown.
Trustees Of Almshouse o,,d A$yl,n.-James
A. Cook and Joseph Schilling, of Cumber-
land, and John Price, of Frostburg.
The election of Mr.. Cowden as clerk
was not acceptable to w. J. Miller.
his predecessor. He (Miller) lost re-
election by Mr.. Kifer voting for Cow
den. The latter was called into an
adjoining apartment by Mr.. Miller
and few minutes later returned to
the commissioners room in con
siderable state of mind. saving he
had been threatened with the law
and, not wishing to become involved
in litigation. he moved a re considera-
ton Of the votes by which all the APP
pointments We're made. This was
seconded by Mr.. Pritchard. but Mr.
Cook with considerable energy moved
adjournment, which was carried. the
other new members voting with him.
The result did not please DR.. A. c.
Smith ard Edward Walker, election
supervisors, who wished to have board
provide at once for some election eX-
penSes.
Mr.. Kifer claims. it is said. that a
letter written by him to the effect that
ne could not De used to defeat Mr.
Miller was misconstrued as pledge to
support that gentleman, and that so
far as he is concerned the list of of
ticers-elect will remain as it is.
James E. Macbeth qualified as
county treasurer, succeeding 7. b..
Lashley. He filed bond in 100000,
and county funds aggregating 81 600
were turned over to him.
The Board will meet again Tuesday.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-11
BrcVitieS.

Louis Guienot, once steward of the
late Maryland Jockey Club, later chez of
the Hotel Gladstone, left Wednesday
for his Baltimore home. He did so
with great regret, his stay here having
been agreeable in many ways. Among
other things he said-''I have been all
over this country and in Central and
South America, but | must say that
nowhere have | ever seen place sup
piled with water so pure as that which
the people of Frostburg own and
ENJOY This statement having been
repeated to Hazelhurst Sprigg, the
latter said sit is worth while also to
note that Mr.. Guienot has been using
the Frostburg Water company's
water.'
Frostburg City Lodge, No. IS,
Knights Of Pythias, is enjoying a re-
vival. New members, having seen the
error of their ways, are multiplying.
The showwindows never shone more
brilliantly. They are wellnlgh ire
sistible in the resplendent invitations
they offer. Hence, buyers are liable
to err-unless they are careful to pa
tronize those merchants who think
enough of their goods to advertise them
in the JOURNAL.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-11

Nicholas Hipp, editor of the Cum
berland Fieie Presse, was in town
Thursday. He is a German scholar of
the non-parvenu type.
A. F. Parker represented this coun-
ty ,his week at Il meeting of druggists
in Baltimore, the object of which was
to draft a bill to be presented to the
Legislature looking to protection of
druggists, as well as the people. against
irresponsible persons preparing pre-
scriptions and engaging in the bust
ness.
Cooper Hitchins arrived from New
York yesterday on brief visit to his
old home. Socially, Cooper has no
superior, and his equals are few
enough to be precious.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-11
Guilty.
u. b. ODER, Editor.

The Baltimore NepS is litterng its columns
with extracts from the Frostburg JOURNAL,
edited by an eccentric and cranky old gentle
Observation-Disclosures (Md.) Adyocdte.
For many years the JOURNAL has
been an admirer of the. Adooc0te, re-
gardlng its neatness. cleanliness and
dignity as elements worthy of the
ideal Maryland newspaper.
Moreover. it has agreed with that
paper in its views of the taritf-es-
pecially concerning those two an
omalies--the drawback as the tariff
reform handmade of protection, and
reciprocity rs embodying in high tariff
the vital principle of free trade.
Indeed, if there is anything imper-
sonal in a democratic sense in which
we have not been almost wholly with
the Adoordte we cannot now call it to
mind.
Only one thing and all that it i'm
plies has divided us-Gormanism
Yet for this-ths only, it speaks of
the editor hereof as ''ecceutric.' re
peats the thought almost literally in
the word, ''cranky,' and-horrors !.
adds the most unwelcome of all adjec-
tives. "old :" How we escaped alive as
a gentleman" passes understanding :.
But, when principle is at stake, is it
"eccentric' to remain where one has
always stood
Is it "cranky," for instance, to be
in July exactly what one resolved IN
May?
Is man "old" because he declines
to divest himself of the democratic
individuality and conscience which
separate and distinguish him from his
fellows9
Is it evidence of age when he will
empower no man to do his thinking
and reach conclusions for him in
public or party policies?
If so, the JOURNAL proudly pleads
guilty to each of the three counts in
the Adoocate's Indictment.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-11
TOWN AND VICINITY
Town Talk.

That Samuel Bowen would prefer
earning the title of ''captaln' than
having it thrust upon him.
That Sandy Smith must be the
busiest high private in the ranks of
the towns noble army of industrials.
That the sentiment for McComas is
confined to two applicants for the
postmastership, and that if the Hon.
James Campbell would confer with his
real friends he would hear very little
of Little Nc.
That last weeks JOURNAL was hard
to beat. Its columns bristled with
''stickers" for the military hides of
the general" and his aide de camp.
That in the election of Mayo and
Councilmen last spring only Mayor
was secured. AT least one citizen re-
marks that "the Councilmen seem to
have accomplished all that was ex-
pected of them
That a prominent man wants to
know-'how any paper can be anti
monopoly when it defends the electric
light contract -
paper which doesn't spell simple
UdineS correctly ought 10 TAKE JOnn
Chambers injunction and ''shet up :"
That the man who wrote the Eckhart
letter to the Homecoming Star is an
ornament to the intellectual society of
that town.
That the Presidents message is es-
pecially married by his favor of
Hawaiian annexation.
That John w. Cook is regarded in
these parts as a parliamentarian who
is pariamentarian.
That Eckhart is populated with both
kinds of newspaper correspondents.
That if Gen. Fairchild will call upon
1.-The Americas club he will learn
something in the way of conundrum
that may prove to his advantage.
That the introduction of footb ball in
this region emphasizes the call for a
new and more modern marble-yard
Last, not least
That the building Of power house
here for the electric road would es-
tablish base for another electric light
company but for the fact that com
petition in that line is throttled for
five years.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-11
Foot ball.

Tbay,ro COMING from, | orooon;ro
Ero,, ~ tnu,,I ~ ,ia,,a,' a,rd -
Wbnre tbe n'nd i Gl nan in , w;J't nr''
And mosnu;tooS Iorne In s,'r,n,or
Coming Viii The .tSToorh' and nio-sL;n
With the padded woollen breeches,
With their hair unkempt and flowing,
Ahu th the ear-guapa ana Ihe mose-guard'
For t6e contiiet fierce and 6Ion 1
'TwiXt the club of Homecoming
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-11
How?

One vital matter MIR. Nickel omitted
in Council the other evening.
One month ago the Water com
mlttee was authorized to bore for
water OF either side of Great Savage,
as that body might decide.
Like many other powers not eXer-
cised this was almost fatally neglected.
Meanwhile, the Frostburg Water
company went ahead, bored on this
side and got water.
Now there is IL grandstand play over
the questlon-how shall negligence
get even with enterprise
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-11
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
THE
Hardware Clerks LOve-Letter.

DEAR BELL
love you MOWER each days
OF Anvil the girls you are my PICK;
And If ever have my way,
You may be sure I'll STEEL you quick.
When first | SAW your golden LOCKS,
The KEYS to which | held in part
| hoped | could with TACKLE BLOCKS
Draw you more closely to my heart.
Could in my REPEATING ARMS
But CLASP you, little maid divine,
I'd BOLT you there with all your charms
And 2IvET your sweet lips to mine
I'd CHAIN your hearts door fast and fair
And NAIL the HINGES on with bliss.
| really love you ''on the SQUARE,
You'll find no greater love than this.
So now Ell SCREW my courage up
And AXE you if my name will fit.
If so, you're just the needed cup
Of PUNCH to BRACE me up a BIT.
SO come tonight and we will FILE
The papers, dearest little PLUMB
I'll meet you at the outer stle-
Just WIRE me if you can NUT come.
Your adjustable JACK.
*Same pronunciation as "IE\LI."
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-11
Died.

Mrs. Sarah Bear, wife of Aaron
Bear. Of Cumberland. died at her
home IN that city Saturday afternoon,
Dec. /. 1897. She was born in Ger
many 81 years ago, but had long lived
in this county. Besides her husband
two daughters and one son. Myer, of
this place, are bereaved by her death.
The funeral and interment took place
place Monday in Cumberland, Mayor
Joseph Bear and J. l.. Marx, of this
place, being among the pallbearers.
Of this place, died at the county asylum
Saturday, Dec. +, 1897, aged about 60
Years.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-11
SEMI-LOCAL NEWS.
Death ola Good Man.

The JOURNAL notes with profound
sorrow the death on Wednesday of Nh j.
|. S. Wilson, editor of the Marlboro
Gazette. He was newspaper man of
high type, an enterprising citizen, and
socially one of the gentlest of men.
To those of his beloved who survive
the JOURNAL tenders coincidence com
mensurate with its sincere regard for
one who must have been an ideal
husband and father.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-11
A Present Duty.
Subscribe for the JOURNAL.
New Business Locals.

Who can fail to take advantage of this of
fer. Send 10 cents to us for generous trial
size or ask your druggist Ask for Ely's
Cream Balm, the most positive catarrh cure.
Full size 80 cents
ELY Bros, 56 Warren St., N. Y. City.
| suffered from catarrh of the worst kind
ever since boy. and | never hoped for cure,
but Elys Cream Balm seems to do even that
Many acquaintance have used it with excel
lent results Oscar Ostrum, As Warren Ave,
Chicago, Ill.
There is no excuse for any man to appear
in society with grizzly beard since the in
PRODUCTION of Buckingham's Dye, which
colOrS natural brown or black
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-11
Elections.

AT the meeting of Savage Mountain
Lodge, No. lbs. |. O. o. F., last Satur-
day the following members were elect
ed officers
" G.-Joseph Howatt
y G.-James Bowen.
C.-John Ware.
Trustees-Owen Dando and Samuel C.
Meyers.
4Na,Mal-Owen England
STANDARDIZATION Reed.
TreaSuier-John NJ Zimmerly.
RepreSentatige-Owen England
Ii the clerical officers of all lodges
and societies will take the trouble to
write and send in the results of their
elections the JOURNAL will be glad to
publish them.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-11
BreVitipS.

The Braddock Distillery. James
Clark Distilling company. is going for
the season-to stop about May |, next,
for the summer. By that day about
$500 barrels will have been made,
most of which has already been sold
by Mr.. Clark on his late tour to Boston.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-11
LOCAL CORRESPONDENTS
A Pertinent Question.

FRosTBURG, Nib, Dec 6, 1897.
To the MINING JOURNAL.
| notice that "A Miner. at Eckhart
wants to know in the Forum "why the
companies seem to like the MINING
JOURNAL ?"
| am glad he asked that question,
because there is one thing | want to
learn-why the Electric Light com
pany seems to like the Forum?
A TAXPAYING MINER.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-11
LettertO SantaCIaus.

FEosTBuEG, Nh, Nov. %, 1897.
Dear Santa Claus Please bring me a horn
and yankee jumper and a engine and suit
of clothes with standup collar. And please
don't forget my little brother Joseph. Bring
him nice box of candy and put something
nice IN his stocking and will like you much
more than ever. JACK f. ROONEY
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-11
\ New Danger

In n sketch of J. Syme- Hastings,
the New Age, Philadelphia, Pa, says
He has received warm praise and strong
endorsement from w. J: Bryan, who was
quick to recognize his genius
If Frostburg's ecclesiastical Vigi-
lance Committee is next inveigled into
the job of suppressing Mr.. Bryan, the
army of discomfort will have govern
ment by memorial" added to its
repertoire of grievances.