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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-05-17
Thirty Years AGO.

For the week corresponding with tins
in 1872 the paragraphs below comprise
in part items of occurrence then new:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Tcmplcton played
East Lynne" in Wildcrman'S hall. The
pcrsonation of Willie" by Fay Il little
daughter of the Templctons, was warmly
commended by the JOURNAL. Gay has
since become stage star of great magnitude
Luke Spikcr was run over and killed by Il
train near Pekin.
\ new organ was placed in the Episcopal
church.
Miles Meyrick, of Eckhart, Il blacksmith,
died Thursday, May l6 1872, from injuries
sustained by falling i'll Il coal-hoppcr, aged
81 wears old He was the fathcrin-law OF
Walter b. Spill. in whose home he died.
Mrs Emma Williams, wife of Daniel
Williams, of Midlothian, died Monday,
May Is, 1872, from injuries received by burn
ing on Friday, May 10. She attempted to
kindc fire by pouring on coal oil, Her
husband and five children survived, the
eldest child years old.
Three children of James Walker were shot
by John Walter, who aimed to kill Il dog
The parties lived near Homecoming. The
eldest-a girl of 9yearS lost one eye the
two others were but slightly injured,
George Holmes, nearly ~ years an EN-
plovee of the Borden Mining company, died
at Borden Mine Wednesday. May H. lS12
aged i6 wears.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-05-17

Had a proposal to redeem the storage
reservoir the town already has
!, From its unfinished condition.
> From the neglect with which 1t has
ever been afflicted, and
B. From the actual abuse to which,
the JOURNAL is informed, it is even now
subjected
Been submitted to the people, the
bonds. If then xhown 10 be- Hccdrd, would
have gone through with whirl.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-05-17
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"Play ball Again the cry goes up
From where the umpire stands,
And forward strides Il husky chap,
a willow in his hands.
\ sphere of horsehide cleaves the air
Like missile from a gun;
The batSman swings and looks amazed;
The umpire says, Strike one.
Again the batsman makes his pose;
The pitcher throws Il fit;
Then with the bat the ball colldeS,
And thousands cheer the hit.
The rootrrs yell till they are hoarsc,
The cranks their score cards dot
While peppers at the knotholcS smile,
And those who bet wax hot.
Another husky chap appears
And at the pitcher grins;
Again the ball is ticrccly banged
And to the short stop spins
Two men are sprinting down the lines,
While watching thousands shout;
\ rapid double play is made;
The umpire calls both out.
Then from all sides come boots and jcerS
And howlS of rage and grief;
The rooterS at the umpire scowl
And Join in shouts of ''Thicf :"
There's woe among the blcachcrItes,
In grand stand there's kick
And urchins on the fence top yell,
Say, swipe dat empire quick
The first of the season" will take
place at 81, o'clock this afternoon be-
tween Frostburg and Homecoming at
Athletic Park latter place. Old Hick-
DRY Jim jackson being sick, Hugh a.
Tate will pitch for Frostburg. Stone
wall Tom jackson, however, will stop
all balls that pass Homecoming air
punches.
At il recent regular meeting of the
Eureka Baseball Club the following Of
ficers We're elected:
PccHd,nt-E Emory &. Buckingham.
I'icr- P,r~id,"f- George W. Craig.
Sc,rcto,y-Dr. |. l.. Ritter.
Tr,"S"rcr-Edward Wilson
Unnoyer-Nicholas T. Hooking.
Business .H,"ogcr-ticorge J. Wittig.
.No~ot-James Taylor.
Gopt"i"-George Stern
The organization includes the lineup
as follows:
Cmchox-Thomas Ryan, William Brophy,
Howard Hill.
PMhoS-Frcd Wade, d. \. Benson, J.
Alex. Haverstick, William SpateS.
Shon Top-IIarry Shuckhar.
First Bom-Prof. o. X. Rice.
Scro"d B"se-Emory c. Hitchins.
Third Bom- William W. Wittig.
Lctt F1c,d-William Lewis.
Cc"tre FIcid-CharleS +. Tucker.
Right FJcId-GeOrge Stern.
S"bMH"tc~-John Kreilng William g.
Hitler, Philip Gerlach, James Stewart, H.
b. Colborn, Thornton Cooper, Owen Price
John Griffith Thomas Griffith and Charles
.Ieffries.
The Eureka" goes into the diamond
with more nerve than it took to vote
against new reservoir. AT least il
authorizes the JOURNAL to invite all who
feel in Il challenging mood to mail theil
"defs" to n. r. Hooking, manager, OF
DR.. |. L. Ritter, secretary. Not only so
Int the Eureka would like to heal
from the Frostburg Baseball Club, ol
any other tirstcIass aggregation IL
Western Maryland, West Virginia ol
Pennsylvania.
The fever is rampant i'll some sections
of West Virginia. Clubs are organ izinG
here and there, each with the distinc
purpose of smashing all others. Clarks
hurg. for instance, seems to have an ole
score to pay Morgantown, but news
naper in the latter place announces tina
if team is gotten together there 1t vii
he one THAT will eat Clarksburg alive.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-05-17
TOWN AND VICINITY.


Edward Young, PROSTATE several
weeks with rheumatism. v i'll resume his
duties as foreman of electric road con-
struction Monday.
James Asphalt, ill with paralysis, has
rallied considerably lately.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-05-17
NOTICE
-DF
Application for Liquor License.

WHEREAS, The followin" named per
of the Acts of the General Assembly of
MARYLAND for the year 1891. with the amend
ment, thereto, has filed with the Clerk of
the Circuit Court for Allegany county his
application for License to sell SpirituouS
and Fermented Liquors at his place of bust
mess in Allegany county aS below stated
Notice is Hereby Given. That all rcmon-
StranCeS against ISSUANCE of License To said
Applicant must be filed with the under
signed BEFORE Saturday, June =, 1902
j. w. YOUNG, Clerk
lItSllclltt. ...-.-
Place of business. .......... -
JOHN T. RANENSCROFT.. lI2 Main street
May l7-3t
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-05-17


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The Washington times., 1902-12-31
THOUSANDS DAZED BY
FUMES OF ESCAPING GAS
PottSVille Families Awake in
Semi -Stupefaction.

POTTsVILLE. Pa. Dec. ST. le leak
ing Of a naphtha pipe at the local artl-
hcial gas plant, with an accompanying
heavy atmosphere. yesterday came near
snufing out the lives OF hundreds Of peo-
pie in Pottsyille.
The accident occurred just before
dawn and the air was so strongly i'm
pregnated with gas that more than 600
families were placed in condition bor-
dering on asphyxiation.
The gas spread itself like a cloud OF
yapor until f. filled every house in tho
town. People awoke choking and gasp
ing for breath and wiki dreadful uau-
sea. Hundreds we're scarceiy able TO
breathe, and lay in kind OF inertia
without bein are Of the source Of
the trouble many people ascribing it 20
sulphur escaping from coal-fuel stoves
This condition Of affairs lasted for
most Of the day, and created the great
est CONSERVATION.
Elmer Hooks, a rolling mill hand go
ing TO work. after climbing a hill. was
rendered so weak by the gas. which en-
tered his lungs. that he had TO return
home. reaching there with difficulty.
Mrs Hoyt Haertter. Mrs Philip Boyer
wives Of prominent citizens. and many
others were completely overcome by the
gas Many people were IN a dazed con-
dition all day.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
NEWS AND GOSSIP OF THE
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS
Scott Smith, Private Secretary the Secretary the Interior on Leave
of AbnCePatents Issued to Residents OF the DctMr Kane
u-IntereS Payments Government Bonds
STATE DEPARTMENT.

Hubbard T. Smith, vice consul general
at Cairo. whose recovery from severe
illness is reported to the state Depart
ment. is a man Of unusual career. Born
ia Indiana he was appointed a lerk in
the War Department in 1876. Thereafter
he served in the Census Office. with the
Civil Service Commission. and the
Treasury Department. Then he entered
the consular service and held the posi-
ton OF acting consul general az Con-
stantinople. at Osaka. and at Canton. He
accompanied the special commissioner
20 Pelin in 1900 snd participated in the
peace negotiations. Then he returned to
the United States and in the fall Of 1901
was sent TO his present post.
A singular trait Is that he Is not only
successful as a diplomat, but that
number OF HIS musical compositions have
found popular favor in America.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
IMOGENE TRACY DIES
MARTYR TO HER CATS

NEW YORK. Dec. 31.-1mogene Tracy.
famous as an actress twenty-five years
ago. died yesterday a martyr to the vel
fare Of the dozen valuable cats she cher
ished so much that no other hand was
allowed to care for them. They are her
only estate. and. according 70 the terms
OF the viii. they will be peacefully put
10 death this morning and laid in the
coffin with their mistress.
on Christmas Eve Mrs Tracy. who was
about 1fty-hve years Of age. left hen
home. 81 West Fiftieth Street, where for
several years she had lived as the friend
and companion OF Miss Ada Dare. Re
turning home. she started down stairs to
feed her cats. as she did every evening.
Two hours l8yer they found her. She
was lying at the bottom OF the basement
stairs with a fr..ture al the base OF the
skull. The Msnx. Angora. Belgian. and
other cats she had guarded 80 conscien-
tiousiy for years we're grouped soiemnly
about her. She was raKen TO Roosevelt
Hospital I'm an ambulance.
In her will was found a simple provi-
sion for her cats There was no other
property OF hers,to dispose or For ten
years she had practically given her life
10 cats. and the idea Of selling one Of her
pets was repulsiye to her.
Only the hand OF an intimate friend
could even stroke one OF them. Neither
could she bear TO think Of leaving them
behind her and 50 she wiIled that they
should be cnloroformod. Her friends have
accordingly arranged that the agents Of
the Society for the Prevention Of Cruel
ty TO Animals shall put them out OF the
way
Imogene Tracy was one OF the best
known OF the soubrettes Of a generation
ago. After Marie Bates had created the
role OF Topsy In Uncle Toms Cabin"
she took uD the part and played IL for
many years. She vas the one chosen to
play the part in Europe al the time
fund was raised TO have the play pro-
dueed there Later she played in the
original Hanlon's "superba" company
and In many other popular soubrette
roles. 50 FAR her friends have been uu-
able 10 locate a daughter from whom
Mrs. Tracy was estranged several years
ago. Besides her II she is stu living
there are no other relatives.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
SHAW MAKES
INSPECTION OF new MINT
Spends Six Hours in the
Quaker City.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 31.-Leslie NJ.
Shaw, Secretary OF the Treasury, in a
visit Of six hours to this city yesterday
made hurried inspection Of the Offices
connected with his department here.
Mr.. Shaw had been in New York visit
ing the custom house, and arrived Ia
Philadelphia at II o'clock yesterday
morning. Accompanying him on his trip
were his daughters Enid and Erma. and
his son, Earl. The party did not come
over In special car. Arriving in the
city, the Secretary Immediately started
in upon the work he had to do. In car
riage. with his children. he drove at
once to the new mint building, Sixteenth
and Spring Garden Streets.
A thorough inspection OF the building
was made. The Secretary had previously
visited the mint. but found much TO
interest him in the three hours he spent
there yesterday. Besides looking into
administrative affairs. he went through
the various departments.
Leaving the mint, the Secretary was
driven to the Hotel Walton, arriving
there at 2:30 o'clock, After luncheon he
was driven to the custom house.
The Secretary had been repeatedly in
vited to visit the custom house. but had
never done so. Collector Thomas escort
ed his superior over the building. An
hour was spent there. but little OF an
Official nature was touched upon. The
collector then accompanied the Secre-
tary back TO the Walton.
Mr.. Shaw. when seen at the Walton
said that his visit was purely one for the
inspection OF the various Offices. He de-
clined 70 express any opinion on the
financial outlook. saying that he invaria-
bly, refused 10 do so. He and his party
left Philadelphia for Washington in the
evening
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
CENSUS BULLETIN ON
COTTON CROP READY
Precise Information As To Conditions
IN the Belt Has Been Compiled.

The Census Bureau viii soon issue 3
bulletin on cotton. which is regarded as
the most important publication on the
subject ever issued by the Government.
This bulletin viii give exact information
regarding so per cent OF the crop Of 1902
After Its publication. on January 8.
dealers in cotton VIII know the amount
OF the crop and where it will come from.
This will be absolutely true of 80 per
cent Of the seasons output, and Of the
remaining 10 per cent the bulletin viii
contain an estimate.
In making up the figures the Census
Bureau employed $40 agents. one in each
OF the counties OF the cotton belt These
agents visited the gins in their counties,
and IN that way compiled the statistics
Much interest attaches to the publica-
ton Of the bulletin for another reason
lt viii he compared with the cotton bulle-
tin issued by the Agricultural Depart
ment. and Sc viii be seen how nearly the
estimates Of john Hyde. statistician OF
the latter department. tally with the
facts gathered by the enume-ators Of the
Census Bureau.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
MORGAN DENIES COAL
ROAD MERGER STORY
Says Report of Consolidation Of Erie,
Lehigh, and Reading is False.

NEW YORK. Dec al. P. Morgan
denies that it was intended to consoli-
date the Erie. Lehish Valley, and Read
Ing Railroads. Nr. Morgan said.
There is not the slightest reason for
such a story. It is altogether without
foundation"
The report in circulation yesterday OF
plan to consolidate the anthracite
companies came from Chicago and re-
suited in a manifestation Of activity ami
strength by all the anthracite railroad
stocks. led by Reading and Erie.
Early in the yea-. the Chicago report
had it. J. r. Morgan & Co. will announce
the consolidation OF the Erie Lehigh
Valley, and the Reading railroads. The
merger, according to the dispatch from
Chicago. Will Ae planned after the man
ner OF the Northern Securities Com
pany. the stock OF the companies to be
pooled and held as a basis for the issu-
ance Of a large amount OF common
shares. which viii take as their name
the title 10 be given the consolidated
companies.
-Four roads. according 10 the informa-
tion. viii be included in the merger. the
Jersey Central being now controlled by
the Reading company. The plan for a
coalescence. it is said. has been in con-
temptation for nearly a year. and has
been held in abeyance owing to the ina
bility Of the promoters to get possession
OF a majority OF the Lehigh Valley
shares.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
NAVY DEPARTMENT.

Capt c. d. Sigsbee, who will always
be remembered as the commander Of
the unfortunate Maine in Havana Har-
Dor. reports to Secretary Moody that a
vast amount OF housecleaning has TAX
en- place in the Office Of Naval Intelii-
genCe within the past year
All material deemed 10 be Of nc
present or historical interest has been
dumped cut OF the files. much OF IL
-heingsunlOaded upon the Navy and1w War
Department libraries. the Naval Acad-
emy. Library OF Congress. and the su-
perintendent OF documents
The material remaining was suhdivid-
ed into current and obsolete, with a
card index for each branch.
For a long time the chief duty OF
this 0fnee seemed 70 be the sticking cf
flag bearing pins into a huge wall map.
thereby showing the position Of each
man-Of-war Of each nation on the
globe. After many years this practice
was found to be Of little utility. and
fnaily Under Captain sigsbee it has
been practically abandoned.
Now, naval attaches a. the principal
embassies and legations OF the United
States supply more valuable informa-
tion and supply It more quickly.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
STARVES TO DEATH IN
STREETS OF NEW YORK

NEW YORK. Dec. 31.-A stalwart
as he was wandering through Elm Street
looking for food. He has not been iden-
titled. He walked slowly 10 Kennedy's
saloon. at Elm and White Streets. about
noon. opened the door and walked away.
He wore no coat or hat or waistcoat.
The man stopped before Ahearn's bar
and restaurant. at Elm and Franklin
Streets. He opened the door and looked
in. A score OF men were sitting at little
tables eating steaming soups and roast
meats. He saw a "bouncer" wave his
hand toward the street. and went away.
At the Raub restaurant he had the
same experience. He staggered weakly
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
ROBINSON DENIES THE
SOFT IMPEACHMENT
Wishes to Establish Proof Of
His Bachelorhood.

OSWEGO. Dec. 31.-WardweH G.. Rob
incon, Of this city. one Of the most
prominent lawyers Of oswego county,
has begun an action In the supreme
court 70 have determined the question
as TO whether Louise simmons, OK SIC
Broad Street. Newark. n. j.. is his le-
gal wife. Colonel Robinson Is vet
eran Of the civil war aad Is now in
his seventy-fourth year.
Many years ago his father Invested
largely In coal lands II, Pennsylvania
and Ohio. and the colonel aow finds
himself IN possession Of a fortune eslI-
mated at sl,000.000.
In his complaint Colonel Robinson al
legcs that he has DeYe- married. but
that Miss Simmons. In order 70 create
a cloud and adverse claim upon his
property. and for the further purpose
70 defame. annoy. bumiliatc. and de-
grade him. fraudulcntlY holds forth
that she is hts lawful wife, and threat
ems upon his death TO establish a
claim OF dover as bis widow. lie de-
sires to have the matter adjudicatsd
prior 10 his death. 50 that his execu-
tors and heirs shall not he deprived OF
his testimony. which would De Of val
ue in the judicial settlement Of the
true facts.
Lawyer F. T. Cahill, who represents
the defendant. says she Is Mrs. Louise
Robinson. That she entered into q com
mon law marriage with Colonel Rob
ins0n in OswegO thirty-six years ago:
that they lived together for eighteen
years. and that a daughter waz born
ln New York seventeen years ago. and
that she holds letters from Colonel
Robinson which establinh the alleged
common law marriage The letters were
written. Il Is said AT the time Of the
birth Of the child
Mrs. Robinson. as she IS known in
Newark. is a sister OF the Rev. George
simmons. 10 charge OF q mission for
men 10 Newark
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
VIRGINIA CAR LINES
UNDER GOULD CONTROL
Roads in Richmond, Peters
burg, and Manchester.

RICHMOND. Va. Dec. 31.-Formal an
nouEcement was made in New York yes
terday that Frank J. Gould had obtained
control Of the Virginia Passenger and
Power Company. when operates a large
traction system in this city.
The company has 122 miles OF track IN
Richmond. Manchester. and Petersburg,
including an electric line twenty-five
miles long between Manchester and
Petersburg
The deal was consummated through
the Merchants Trust Company. Of New
York. This trust company is to be the
fiscal agent and depositary Of the com
pany's funds
The statement from Norfolk that Pres
ident Stevens. Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio. and officials OF other railroads in
the State are Aghting the appointment
Of J. A. Upshur as secretary Of the cor
Doration commission. viii create a stir
In Legislature and official circles. 1t IA
alleged that the railroads are opposing
Upshur on account Of his familiarity
with freight rates.
Miss Edna Wexford Roach issued invi-
tations to large party TO be given at
her home last night After the guests
assembled, the lady surprised them by
marrying Leroy Huntington. Of the Trigg
Ship Works.
Miss Henningham Spillman. OF this
city. was married today az the brides
home to Otto 7. Hess. lawyer, OF New
York. The bride is the gret- grand
daughter Of James Lyons. a distinguish
ed Virginia lawyer.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
DR. LORENZ SAILS
AWAY HOMENARD
Surgeon Carries Freedom of
New York.
THE ClTY'S WELCOME
Entertained by Aldermen and Receives
From Them EngTOssed Resolutions
of EulOy.
THE ClTYS WELCOME
DIR. LORENZ'S PARTING
WORDS TO AMERICA

In olden times the freedom Of
cities used to be given 70 princes
and victorious warriors. Today you
are comforting the freedom OF the
city upon a poor and humble physi-
clan.
This token is proof that in Amer
lea wealth or position Is not os-
teemed higher than work done for
the relief Of suffering humanity. In
honoring me you honor only my
profession.
leave your glorious country with
great resret and with the highest
admiration for America and Amer
lean peOple.-Dr. Lorenz in His Ad-
dress 10 the Aldermen.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
WAR DEPARTMENT

The whole force OF clerks in the War
Department was delighted yesterday
when the order Of the Secretary Of War
granting them a half-holiday today was
passed along from room to room. Sec
retary Root is considered one If the
most liberal heads Of the War Depart
mcnt in the matter Of holidays and half
holidays ever known to even the oldest
clerks. Being a New York man. he IA
ycrs a h2lf-holiday on Saturday. and has
been extremely liberal in the matter Of
letting the clerks go home on Saturday
at an hour earlier than 4 o'clock. For
this reason, II for no other, Mr.. Root is
popular with his clerks
The Washington times., 1902-12-31

NEW YORK. Dec. 31.-Dr. Adolf Lo-
REM, who sailed for England today. was
semi -oflclaIly the guest Of the city yes
terday. In the presence Of large gath
ering Of heads Of departments. city Off
cials, and aldermen there was presented
TO him in the city hall the morocco
leather, silver mounted album contain
ing IN engrossed form the resolutions Of
eulogy adopted by the aldermen two
weeks ago.
Before the presentation the distin-
guished surgeon was entertained at
luncheon at the Hardware Club by Al
derman Walkley Of the committee ap-
pointed 90 draw UP the resolutions.
Among the guests were Mayor Low. DR..
F. Muller, Prof Lorenz's assistant;
Park Commissioner Young Of Brooklyn.
City Clerk Scully, Borough President
Cantor. President Fornes OF the alder
men, District Attorney Jerome, ex-Park
Commissioner Phillips. Drs. V. 2. Glib
ney. Coley. ami H. r. Williams. Presi-
dent Won Claim of the Hardware Club
and three representatives OF Philip Ar
mour. who had come from Chicago to
bid farewell to DR.. Lorenz. for Mr.. Ar
mour
The Washington times., 1902-12-31

The Secretary OF War has finally pro-
mulgated the new uniform order about
which there has been so much specula-
tion I'm army circles. and over which the
Quartermaster's Department and Colonel
Patten and Mr.. Ebert especially have Ia
bored for so many weeks. The new or
der makes several minor amendments in
the order issued last July. which direct
ed such radical changes in the uniform
OF the army. The principal features Of
the new order are that It retains the
robln-blue facings for the infantry, abol-
ishes the chapeau for all officers, and
provides for a long black overcoat for
army chaplains.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
BUYS WATEl3tsgORKS OF
THREE VIRGINIA TOWNS
Portsmouth, Berkiey, and Suffolk
Plants Sold to Baltimore
Syndicate.

NORFOLK. Va. Dec. Silt is an
nounced that the Portsmouth, Suffolk.
and Berkley Water Companys plant has
been sold to a syndicate. Of which Gus
tavus Ober, OF Baltimore. is the head
The formal transfer OF the property, il is
said. will be made this week.
The waterwOrks are now owned BY the
Railway and Light Company Of America,
Of which the Williams syndicate is a
mart
The Washington times., 1902-12-31

L. s. Elmer. assistant chief cl * OF
the Postofice Department. is known as
an authority on postal laws and regula-
ti0ns both Of this country and OF for
eign countries He compiled the postal
manral. which enables clerks and busi-
ness men to learn quickly the rates OF
postage on all articles. I. is in concise
form and gives briefly The falient points
Of the postal laws. Mr.. Elmer has been
in the service about twenty years