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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
Cot out of Federal Prison.

Three convicts escaped from the
federal penitentiary hospital at Fort
Leavenworth the other night. They
cut a hole through the floor and
'crawled into the prison yard. They
sscaled the wall by means of board
ladder and were not noticed by the
tower guards, owing to the falling
snow. The convicts who escaped are
from the Indian territory and We're
convicted of theft,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
s1nnIIpox tn Northern Kansas.

There We're IS cases of smallpox at
and near Loring, Leavenworth coun-
W. The epidemic is spreading and
nine cases were reported across the
line IN Wyandotte county near Bon
ner Springs-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
-Armstrong's Body Coming Home.

The remains of the late Frank C..
Armstrong, surgeon of the Thirty
second regiment, will be brought
from Manila to FL Dorado for burial.
The bodies of all the Kansas soldiers
who fell in the Philippine war will
soon be brought home for final inter
ment A corps of undertakers has
sailed for Manila to prepare the
bodies of all dead soldiers for ship
mant
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-12-21
diverted from It's Purpose.

Suit was filed in the Wyandotte
county courts to gain possession of
800 acres of land on the bank of the
Missouri river, valued at $1,OOO,O00.
The land was donated by the original
owners many years ago for use as a
public levee and steamboat landing.
Since the railroad supplanted the
steamboat, the land has been taken
possession of by the railroads run
ming into the city, and is now occu-
pied by tracks, elevators and ware
houses. The suit is brought by the
heirs of the original owners, who
claim that since the land has been
diverted from the purpose to which it
was dedicated, the title reverts to
them. There are As plaintiffs and 60
defendants to the suit.
Candidate OF the Young Democrats.
L. E. Brown, who started the move
-ment to organize the Young Mems
Democratic league of Kansas, the
young democrats would have as can
sdidate for governor Frank L. Gordon,
"a cattle man of Barber county. He is
"A college graduate and came to Kan
sas nearly fifteen years ago from Lib
erty, Mo-, where his father is engaged
in the banking business. Brown says
he has consulted democrats in all
arts of Kansas upon Gordon's candi-
lacy, and that the Barber county man
will poll a big vote in the next dem
.ocratic state convention.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16

1.-The Modern Horeb" was the talk
of the town last Saturday. Like the
conference between Johnnie. Otto and
Davy, it was scoop three times
larger than those made by all other
Frostburg papers punched together.
One of the JOURNALS good inten-
tons last week was overlooked to give
Mayor Nickel credit for voting against
the special meeting. Later-He was
supported, too. by treasurer John
Crosse. The meeting will take SO out
of fund that should go on the streets.
There is disposition abroad to let
Council go ahead with those of its bills
that provide for more tax eating and
beat them in the Legislature.
The JOURNALS paraphase Of Penta-
touch literature last week was ''catch.
ing.' At least, it took hold of "Beza-
leef' this week, and it will be seen
that ne does the work well.
Municipal lighting occasions some
talk, for the most part approvIngly.
Meanwhile, the current light people
are understood as expressing a willing
ness to sell.
People, read all of the local article
headed Holiday Goods" There is
information about gifts galore and ad-
vertisers of high repute IN the world
of business, concluding with an implied
caution to sustain only the paper that
is credit to you abroad and not a
bore at home.
The Forum suspects the JOURNAL is
in earnest when it speaks of itself AS
Internationally independent and ex-
exclusively great Great judges,
David and Jonathan, that is your
| first accurate guess. "ln earnest p
Cert.
There is current on dit concern
| ing a visit of white caps" to a
house in this town about = o'clock one
morning this week. The victim had
previously received warning to re-
pair his ways. but he secuted it. The
"white caps" good as their word, en-
tered the house the victim, alarmed,
arose, fell on the floor in the attitude of
prayer and raised an appeal fervid as
any that ever thrilled II camp-meeting
His heart was truly busted. And
his prayer was answered then and
there. The "white caps" moved by
1.-THE better angels of their nature
accepted his promises and let him off
"9ezaleel" should understand, once
for all, no great American has ever
lived, not born on this continent.
The show windows are IA resplendenl
panorama of holiday galump, iousness,
and Titus A. Brick says 'they prove
that Frosthurg is becoming more and
| more like New York"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
TOWN AND VICINITY.
A Futile Affidavit,

David CrOnin went before that good
man, justice James Hanson, on
Thanksgiving day and swore that the
= average circulation of the Forum since
January |, 1899, was ZOOS.
Why that s?
And if affidavits are conclusive, why
not one from the Baltimore Newspaper
Union?
But the JOURNAL will rot be captious.
1t can only be skeptical-and to
this extent:
1t is willing to affirm to the best of
its knowledge and belief that if the
Forums average circulation were 10
times ,OOS, it would still be, under its
present business and editorial manage
ment, wholly, totally, entirely, com
pletely and altogether worthless as an
advertising medium.
Readers of the Forum, look back to
January | and recall, if you can, one
original expression in that paper-just
one, worth remembering. Name one,
IT possible, that arrested your studious
attention for even the pa ssing moment
The affidavit, therefore, amounts to
just this and no more-that 47.376
ouCCto VI otuludty straw paper nave
been wasted in the publication of II
weekly confessions of unabridged and
irredeemable incapacity.
These comments are predicated
upon the established dictum that the
most effective newspaper advertising
is done in papers of superior literary
quality, and whose editorial consist
ency and strength make them in
tluential. Hence. people naturally ac-
cord to all departments of paper
much of the same faith they place in
its editorial, local and general obser.
vations.
In a paper of the Forum's quality
there is nothing whatever to give tone,
quality, or confidence to an accom-.
panying advertisement. Its dis.
couraging Typography, wretched letter
press, insipid text and killing grammar
constitute dynamic combination
more than self-destruciive. That is
to say, that whether people damn il
for its stupidity or for its helplessness,
the advertiser shares in the anathema.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
Coming Events.

Frostburg Council, No. 4S5, Catholic
Benevolent Legion, will observe the
third anniversary of the Councils in
sti,ution IN the Hotel Gladstone annex
this Saturday evening, and an oc.
casion entertaining, Instructive and
pleasurable, is provided for. Indeed,
the affair is projected more for pleasure
than profit III that the admission fee is
very small and the returns very large.
Vocal and instrumental music, lit
erary exercises and an address by
president Bosse, of Baltimore, are the
leading features, with dancing and
refreshments as incidentals. Samuel
jackson is president and E. S. Decker
secretary of the Council.
Invitations to the wedding of Miss
Esther Jenifer Jeffries to Prof. Arthur
Francis Smith, both of this place, have
been sent out by the parents of the
prospective bride The happy event
will take place Tuesday evening, Doth
inst, in the M. E. Church.
st Mary's Benevolent Society will
open fair Saturday. 23d inst, and
end New Years day-in Meats Opera
House.
If the sky be clear this evening look
for the partial eclipse of the moon, be-
ginning about and lasting until near
iy l0l o'clock
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
COUNTY NEWS.
Reproductions.

reproductions.
The Cumberland Courier observes
that
AS no testimony of other Oluton is allow
ed to go to- the Jury-the jury lin the eye of
the law will have before it an absolutely
pure stream, but for the pulp mill.
That would have been the case had
the court SO ruled, but, fortunately
and justly, the latter body determined
20 let all the truth go in.
If one of Roberts wives would die would
he be a widOwer?
Only 33b per cent. of one.
The president in his message mentioned
everything except the sale OF the canal and
the pulp mill case!
The Courier is mistaken. He omit
ted reference also to the FroStburg
leading circulation" terror the only
exotic type of illiteracy that swears it
has been "benevolently assimilated'
by ZOOS willing and unwilling phi
lanthropists.
Brig Roberts can now return to the
bosoms of his families.
In wives Mr.. Roberts is rich in num-
Der, but most probably he is, like some
leading circnlatlons,' poorer other
wise on that account.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16

One of our most noted government bac-
teriologist $ experimental with Muco-
Solvent and found that when i, came into
contact with the germs of Cholera,
Typhoid Fever and Diphtheria it destroyed
them in each instance in a few minutes
Because of such superior merit, and
because it is SO good for ordinary ills. it
should find a place in every home as an
ever ready preventive of all disease devel-
opment. No opiates in it, no iron no
minerals, no Supplying drugs, and harmless
to the smallest babe
J. c. ORRICK e Son Co.,
Cumberland, Md.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
SEM i-lOCAII NEWS.
\ Clever Reply.

Il. p. Sheldon wrote to the Baiti-
more Ne,cS this inquiry:
Will you kindly inform me what is the
customary way of pronouncing Miss Lulu
GlaSer's last name?
The NenS replied:
1t is pronounced as though spelt Gas ser,
the "a having the same sound as in 'mash."
The answer, which discovers" Mr..
Sheldon and pays high compliment
to Miss CHASER, Is complete, clear and
cute.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
Election OfOmcers.

AT the last regular meeting of Frost
burg Council, No. 1.0l2, Royal Arcan-
um. the following members were elect.
ed officers for the ensuing term:
Regent-August Echorn
Vice Regent-Owen England.
SecTetdry-Daniel Scally.
Tredsarer-H. B. Colborn.
Coltector-D. J. Williams.
Guide-W. T. Kirby
ChapidM-C. s. HObhtzail
%ntry-Thomas J. Williams.
RepreseatatiCe-Oliver Barnard
At the same meeting a committee
was appointed to devise ways and
means to increase the membership and
dlffuse the benefits of the Order.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
Railway Locals.

Holiday Rates.-On account of the
Christmas and New Year holidays the Balti-
more & Ohio Railroad will sell excursion
tickets at greatly Reduced Rates to and from
points on its line between Baltimore, Pitts
burg, Wheeling, Parkersburg, Strasburg
Junction, and intermediate points, good go
ing December %, p, 25 and 81, 1899, and
January |, 1900, valid for return until Janu-
AIRY 4, 1900, inclusive
Splendid Royal Blue Train service. Pull
man Palace Cars and b. Il .. Dining Cars on
Through Trains. [tD30
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
A WeII-Merited Commentator.

FRosTBURG, Mp, Dec. II, 1899.
To the MINING JOURNAL.
AS a citizen feeling that have the
best interests of the town at hear.
am in duty bound to commend in warm
terms the prompt action of DR.. limo,
thy Griffith, of the Board of Health
for his prompt acton looking toward
prevention of the Importation Of small
pox from Homecoming
Advised by considerate officer OF
that town that two suspects" had es,
capped quarantine there, he tracked
one to a house on Water street, the
other to a house in Brownsville, and
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
"A Disastrous Fire"

Under the above heading Wellers-
burg, Pa, correspondent writes:
At an early hour last Sunday morning the
barn belonging to George Fechtig, who lives
about one mile from this place, was destroyed
by fire. The fire having gained such head
way before being discovered that it was i'm
possible to save anyth ny except two cows.
Five cows and two horses persisted in the
flames. The origin of the fire is unknown.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16

contained this editorial paragraph
Hence, If republicans continue to insist that
they can impose democrat Of their choice
upon democratic administration, demo-
cratic Legislature, responding to the chat
Ienge, NAV be induced to wipe out the Act OF
1892, with all the official life that exists
under it.
A possibility forecast by the JOUR
NAL mouth ago appears in part soon
err and by different route than ante
ipated.
In the ease of the school commission
ers of Worcester county cs. comptroller
Goldsborough, the Court of Appeals
decided last Saturday that "the Act
of 1892 is either unconstitutional or
school commissioner is not civil
officer as defined by the Constitution. "
The alternative presented is an
anomaly, of course.
Hence, the Legislature will have to
do one of two things
l, Repeal the Act of 1892, and, with
repeal, overturn the tenure of all the
school boards in the State, or
.. SO amend the Act as to endow
the governor with the power to remove
a school commissioner.
The former recourse is the prefer
able one-the one which will bring
the school commissioner back from
his present apparent nondescrlpt
status to that of "a civil officer
1t will moreover re establish tenure
more in conformity with that spirit OF
the organic law which everywhere
ebjoins rotation in office. or short sue
cessive terms for even those who are
good and faithful servants"
To merely amend the Act of 1892 so
that the governor can remove a mem
Der who confessedly amounts to no.
thing except as fraction of a corpo-
rate entity, is to leave the door open
for continuance of the "mutual in
terest society" bound to grow up
wherever two of three men sit together
for four years.
Repeal the long tenure provision.
The "CirculatiOn" FallaCy.
The business of newspaper "clrcu-
lation" is not an exception to the rule.
The poorest merchant is the one who
has the largest number of hard-up
customers.
The poorest farmer has most unpro-
ductive acres.
And, by the same token. a paper,
conceived in hoggishness, born to pro
mote monopoly, and later utilized to
lift its owner far above his level in
poltics-a paper for which there was
never demand and which can never
fill even a short-felt want whose ''cir,
culation" has to be torced and then
bribed to get in pay only Il dollar PEI
capita-why, people, Il paper of that
stamp is million times worse off than
if it had but one paying subscriber.
AS an advertising medium the more
circulation 1t has the more it is rat.
hole for business mems money.
This is one of the instances wherein
"the race is not to the swift nor the
battle to the strong wherein mum.
bers are an element of weakness and
atfidavits are testimonials to the ex.
tent of popular tolerance, patience
and gullibiity
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
Final Adjournment.

The old board OF county commission.
ers met Tuesday. transacted routine
and adjourned sine die.
The new board Messrs. William
elise and John w. Cook, hold-overs
E. H. B. Pritchard, j. B. Cunning
and J. A. Hendricksou, met and effect,
ed temporary organization. Mr.
Prltchard is president and w. j. Miller
clerk until January 2, when the per.
manent organization will be effected
and it is believed these two gentlemen
will succeed themselves.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
An Old Homestead.

The papers report the purchase by
Capt. John Sheridan of the Bruce
Homestead" at Mt. Savage, includ-
ing 80 acres of land, with the purpose
of making it his home. 1t is a pic
turesque spot, with an imposing en-
vlronment and the scene of some in
teresting local history. The purchase
was negotiated with the Union Min
ing company, hitherto 10th to part
with it. But it has fallen into hands
that will improve, beautify it, and
preserve its traditions.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
Died

F. A. Rank, aged n years, brother
of H. G. Rank, editor of the Lonacon-
ing Revier, died at Charlotte, n. c..
Monday.
William Foley, of Midlothian, died
Tuesday, Dec. y, 1899. AGED S3 years.
He had been lifelong resident of
this county. He was born Feb. %,
lSlG-Washington's birthday. Had
he lived two days more he would have
died on the Tooth anniversary of
Washington's death.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16

Mr.. II. f. Swift, the wellknown representa-
tive of J. N Murdoch, Wholesale Druggist,
of Parkersburg, w. Va, says:
81 was completely laid up with Cholera
Morbus Bought bottle of Kermott's Ext
Black berry and was completely cured with
one dose. Would not be without it If it cost
me So a bottle and heartily recommend Ker-
mott $ Ext. Black berry as the best remedy
on the market for Summer Complaint,
Darrhoea, Cholera Morbus, etc.
HE SWIFT.
For sale by The Hitchins Bros. Co.
Catarrh of the Stomach is cured by
Muco- Solvent That is true. 1t is benef-
cial in the treatment of Catarrh in any
part of the system This same remedy
cures Group in five minutes. 1t cures
Qunsy. Scarlet and Typhoid Fever, and
if taken in time invariably prevents the
development of such diseases. 1t is sue
cessful in dislodgng coughs, colds and i'll
feelings of all kinds. No one can tell
when any one of these symptoms may
mean something very serious. Muco-
Solvent prevents and cures. Doctors use
it, so can anyone else. No opiates in it,
no iron or other mineral, harmless, safe,
effective.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
Miners Convention.

The convention at Homecoming be-
gan Its session Tuesday and adjourned
Thursday.
Allen Barber, of Vale Summit, ex-
member of the House of Delegates,
was elected president.
A conference with mine operators
was asked for-to be held Dee. 2S,
when the requests for 10 cents per ton
advance and acknowledgment will be
considered.
Entire unanimity characterized the
proceedings.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
BreVities.

If the pulp-mil people could have
kept Elk Garden, Georges Creek and
New Creek sewages from ''foaming'
when they come together, it would
have been all right. Cumberland
don't like to drink foam and it don't
like to waste it by blowing it off the
glass.
Aye ask faler vat know mae en-
Pompey Smash to sell mae som egg
plant, an, bay yeminy, haze want mae
to buy encubator.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
Solid Tra,nstoN Northern Michigan

The Chicago, Milwaukee ~ st. Paul Railway
is now running solid trains of palace, sleep
ing, dining cars Serving meals a Ia carte)
and first class day coaches, through from
Chicago to Calumet, Houghton, Hancock
and other points in the Copper Country with
out change of cars, with direct connection
for Marquette, Negaunee, lshpemlng, etc.,
and passengers from the East, South and
Southwest will find this most desirable
route.
All coupon ticket agents sell tickets ria the
Chicago Milwaukee n st. Paul Railway
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
Business Locals.

Coming Event Miss Anna Belle Gray,
of Washington. ID. c., humorous and dramatic
reader, will entertain the people Of Frosthurg
under the auspices of the congregation of the
Methodist Episcopal church Monday evening.
December ~. next. Keep the date in
mind. [tfn
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16

For Men.-Brght's Kidney Pills are I'M
rivaled in building up the system shattered
by debauchery, excuses or disease and cure
the various ills caused thereby, loss of mem
discolored urine, rheumatism and backache.
Rights Kidney Pills, the great kidney
medicine. Every box warranted twenty five
cents per box. For sale by L. N. Meadows
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16

had guards placed to prevent all in
gress and egress.
1t turns out, very fortunately, that
there is no small pox in either case.
but the precautions taken are no less
creditable to DR.. Griffith's care and
energy In protecting the town from
infection. SIMPLEX.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
Not Generally Remembered

In sketch of the life of Mrs. Lee
titia Tyler Semple the Washington
Post of last Sunday stated incidentally
that the name of the first iron steam
ship built for the United States navy
was "AlleganN."
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
lint.

Cumberland correspondents of city
papers will confer a distinct favor
upon lot of their friends if they will
not exaggerate the smallpox news they
clip from reliable papers up here and
send off as original matter.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
NIarriPl.

Monday evening, Dec. II, 1899, at
the residence of the bride, Hill street,
by Rev. G. W. Moore, Miss Rosanna
Richardson to Mr.. Marion Glotfelty,
both of this place.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
Has Your Child the Croup p-Buns

Has Your Child The Group ?-BunSen' s
Pine Tar Cough Honey is specific for cup
in all stages. You make no mistake in using
Bunsen's Pine Tar Cough Honey. 1t is war
ranted for Group, whOoping cough, bronchitis,
pneumonia and all throat and lung affections.
Pleasant to take. Quick results. l.. N.
Meadows Il Co, agents.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16

The Course Ticket Y. NJ. c. A. series of
winter entertainments will be 81, and Is
cents extra for each reserved seat. Both
ticket and seat may be obtained at the Y. NJ.
c A. rooms The single admission will be
rs cents. and Is cents extra for reserved seat
Those desiring tickets should send in the
order early.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
Wanted-several Bright and Honest ri

Wanted-Several Bright and Honest Per
sons to represent us as Managers in this and
closely counties. Salary $500 a year and
expenses. Straight, bona .ide, no more no
less sala'y. Position permanent. Our refer
ences-any bank in any town. 1t is mainly
office work, conducted at home. Reference
Enclose self addressed stamped envelope to
THE DOMINION COMPANY,
.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
journalistic.

The Reriesc, volume l, number l,
comes from East Orange, N. j., organ
of the Sanford street NJ. f. Church,
that city. Rev. Hedding b. Leech,
pastor. The Recieeo is an unusually
bright little folio, excellent typo
graphically, well printed and filled
with matter characteristic of the high
literary character of the Leech family.
The pastor is the editor. the ditor a son
of Rev DR.. G. V. Leech, former Frost
burg pastor hence, there is snap of
Frostburg spirit in the Rerie~. The
JOURNAL finds in the RerieU refer
ence 10 Rev. Frank Mcdaniel, son
of former Eckhart pastor, who is
also in charge of an Orange church.
Thus 1t has come To pass that two
boys of this vicinagr Il few years ago
are now men working in ighhorlug
fields of the brightest style of labor.
Religious.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16

A wireless telegram Tuesday from
Moorefield, w. Va, to George ID. Nc
Neill, announced that
Dr. G. G. Jacobs, of your place, killed a
horness buck of immense size this morning.
His many friends are much elated. No fur
fhpr na rtIcnlarS
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16

The One Day Cold Cure For cold in
the head and sore throat use Kermotts
Chocolates Laxative Quinine, the Zone Day
Cold Cure" For sale by The Hitchins Bros.
70