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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16

The Coal and Iron Record has the
following to say of last years produc
ton of coal, cheap fuel for the current
year, and iron prospects:
The production of bituminous and
semi bituminous Goals for the past sea-
son will augment the total to about
8, 100000 tons, making grand total
Of about q, 100000 tons. 1t is claim
ed by those who have had control CT
the mining and transportation Of this
immense amount of fuel that, notw::th-
standing the trade during the past
year has generally been under good
control, and prices kept within rea-
sonable figure, the profit on the pro-
ducts has scarcely exceeded the inter
est upon the investments and the pay
ment Of necessary expenses.
1t is believed that if reduction in
price should be feature of the manage
ment for 1873, thus giving cheap fuel
to the masses, an increased result, and
though it will be sold at lower figure,
would really show a higher percent
age of profit, from the fact that the
cost of production decreases in proper
ton as the quantity mined is augment
ed.
The old wear is gone, and the new
one viii perhaps see a more thorough
revival of the trade than was expected
by the most hopeful of our iron men,
We have heard several of our first
manufacturing houses express great
confidence in better prospects, and
their calculations are all based upon
good reasons. As we said in our last
railroading will take a new start this
year, and that alone is enough to give
new life TO the iron trade.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16
4 Question Asked and Answered.
FRosTEURG, Jan. 10, Is"

F'ROSTEURG, Jan. 10, 1870.
EDITOR JOURNAL.-1n an editorial ar
tic!e Of '9St wtf'.- paper under the head
ing OF < .uy Produce" did you mean
to favor reduction ofwages in this region ::
A reply will settle some difference of opin-
on among few OF your friends who are
discussing the matter -
y certainly did not On the contrary,
&c hold il as rest for everybody interested
in the production Of coal that tie existing
rates of wages be maintained. Indeed, if
there is to be change in the prices of labor,
we would much prefer seeing them so up
instead of down.
With reference to the editorial it is near
~ incredible any reader coul misconsrue
it as indicated in the above inquiry. Its
opposition to reduced wages is too positive
to be reasonably misunderstood. Our in
tcrests are so closely identified with those
of the laboring class OF this section we
could not favor reduced income to them
without impairing our own welfare. To
gethcr with our merchants, tralcsmcn, etc,
we are in favor Of high wages for miners
and all other laborcrs.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16
LOOK OUT FOR THE
Boot. Shoe ami HAT Emporium

IN Bank building, opposite st. Michers
1 Church, Main ST Frostbprg, Nd.
All who want anything in the line of
Shoes. of the best and finest quality
Shoes of the best and heaviest make Shoes
for poor or rich, young or old; Shoes for all,
no matter what their occupation or profess
ion. Boots for Men; Boots for Ladies';
Boots for Children Boots for all. Hats
for old and young. TRUNKS, VALISES,
&C.,-all at fair prices, should 90 to
WILLIAM THOMAS.
eS- Boots and Shoes made to order. Re
pairing neatly and promptly done. Leather
and Shoe Findings on hand Apl13
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16
ALI. a I'll LIME
STEAM BETWEEN
e Z. BE: Yxcb7ss.&I LIVERPOOL
Calling at
HALIFAX and QUEENSTOWN

'H!h'le III
HALIFAX and QUEENSTOWN
Each way.
The splcndil Screw Steamers ofthe above
Lin" Will run rs follows:
From liverpool. From Baltimore
CASPIAN. De Il Jan. g.
NDRANiAN, " IS 20.
And Lcnc"ioTih every fortnight taking pas
srugcrS and freight Ia am from Liverpool
Storage Passage to q! i:Om Liverpool
Glasgow. Queenstown, N'Ibi;n, or Belfast,
so, Currency. Very best accommodations
for St"crHgr ami iuE"rmCdiatc Passengers.
An experienced surgeon is attached to each
vessel. intermediate and Storage steward
esscs carried by each steamer for the pur
pose of Attending to the wants of the tc-
males and children. F:.r further pariicu-
lars. or passage tickets to and from Great
Britain, apply to
A. SCHUMACHER & Co, Baltimore;
in Frostburg to J. .IANDORF,
Jan 2-y Main Street
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16
Beauties of Free Trade.

The st. Louis Rai1way Register
puts a volume in a small space when
it says; Free trade advocates in this
country, by denying protection to
American labor against the lowpriced
European laborer, would render per
manent the conditions which have
compelled the reduction in the wages
of our miners, iron workers, and 9TH
er laborers. By denying protection,
they would, for instance, compel the
American iron-master to produce iron
as cheaply as his Welsh or English ri
val To do this, he would have to
pay low wages to his workmen-as
low as are paid to Welsh and English
miners and iron workers. Low wa
ges mean in Wales and England poor
food, shabby clothing, uncomfortable
and unattrac;ive homes, but little
schooling for the children, and no
hope for fathers or children of getting
on in the world What they mean in
this country we have shown in
part, but if we can imagine period
Of free trade policy extending over a
quarter Of century, we will find it
producing the same fruits that like
policy bears elsewhere. We "ouId
hare an ignorant, tmbrnted, degyaded
crushed, and despau3"g popu1a'toh Of
,corhi,aq people, We would make iron
as cheapIy as Welsh a d English iron
masters, but We would make it at the
cost Of the comfort, happiness, and
highest development of our people
If we can afford to pay this price to
show to the world that we can make
iron as cheaplv as foreigners, then we
do not need protection, for protection
IS u nneStlOn OF lrn0eS
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16

Wages are being reduced in the
ship-yards of England and Scotland.
Beginning with this month engineers
wages were to be reduced 10 per cent !;
boiler makers from 10 to Is per cent,
and joiners 5 per cent. Gas gener-
al rule The Manchester Guardian
says, wages are settling themselves,
as the number of unemployed skilled
engineers and workers in the mechan-
ical trades is rapidly increasing all
over the industrial districts
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16
Tickets.
Dec 26-4t
Private Ss5cll1<,i
FOR
YOUNG LADlES AND CHILDREN
E'rOSSsss1rG. Ma.


INIIE exercises OF this School viii be re-
sumed in Odd Fellows Building on
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 1874
The Course of Study viii embrace the
Elementary and Higher English Branches
and Mathematics Lessons in Music on tue
Piano will also be giyel Charges OF TUT
ton will range from s. to $40 per quarter
according to the advancement OF the pupil,
or the number entered by one patron. The
children OF ministers al the gospel will be
charged but half price.
In making this announcement of the re-
opening of my school, would avail my
self of the opportunity to return my thanks
to my patrons for the liberal patronage cX-
tended me during the past year, and, in So
Letting the same ior the future, to promise
them to direct my best efforts towards the
intellectual, moral and refined culture of
their daughters or wards,
SUE \. GROVE,
Aug Is Principal.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16
Tho Abhott Run COmnany mills al

The Abbott Run Company's mills at
Valley Falls, r. l., will resume full
time, with a reduction of wages, Janu
airy 4. On the same date, the Valley
Falls Company's mills will have re-
duction. Indeed the help in every
mill on the Blackstone, from Valley
tails to Woonsocket, have notice of
reduction.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16

The iron industries of Massachusetts
are greatly depressed, About $4,000
operatives are usually employed, of
whom less than one half are now fail
Is. 0couD;e1
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16
Getting: Mad -!

~ y - = N" ~.
SILI AEUS Estimate OF human Great
ness; Alexander, Caesar, Philip tie verdict
from the Old Record correct; ANGER =
What is it: Nobody knows; All so Meek
How benign tc audience looks Hightepus
.1aGct-Anccdotc of DR.. Spencer; Il am
mad, sir Luther t.rows his inllstand at
the Devil; John the patriarch of A!cXan-
dria; 80, sir the sun is almost down"
Two Enemies Reconciliation William the
Conqucror; Not possible to live prs,crahly
witt, come men; Less possible to 1--we peace
ably with some Vo-snrn ANGER ut:s'nq
.trom FreiHdjce Hereditary Crotchcts
Amusing Anecdotes; Political Prejudice :;
Religious Prejudice; Baptist and Quaker;
Hang Tie Baptist up to dry Calyni>ls and
Arnenian Vinegar Craft Christians. Pei
Htcni Fcud%--Cato's aOvlcc to his son Poi
itical Campaigns; i violent Politician and
Il Spiritual Christian. kdt"r.N lnqer-
Editors Their Blundcrs Scraitcs Explain
ations and Apologies. Lorers pHuretS-
Cupids Tricks; Mutual Attachments; En-
gagenlcn!s The First Quarrel; The
"sulks :" The reconciliation; The Dutch
man before and after marriage; Thc Wo,
mans Club and the Club of Woman; Angry
words in the Family; Passionate Husbands;
Frrttut Wives; Anecdotes Love at Home :;
The Little Corpse; This Hand Never
Struck Me" finger arI,$inD ,tjr"a HHmor
Sarcasm; Teasing; Illustrated Ivy an,c-
dotes. l"get rroa .N|aHGr,--Do"'. C's@s"
Il Lie; Rusy 1od!rs Fe"i;ng D.l Gst' D,~i, :,
Tie Sn'ci.ng IoIurt.:t,r: Tie Brood OF,
Vipots Dot Cat Mad; let it prss -
Conc|"s'"".--Why Everybody is Cross; TIE
Grace OF II c'>:ess; Conquer. SELF Tic
Heart a Battr. Grn"nd; TIE victor NEE
4
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16

A valuable deposit of quicksilver
has been found in the State of San Lu-
j. Potosi. in Mexico.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16

abcs them to weed out unsubstantiated
statements of pretendera in journalism
The popularity of the book, and the gener-
Al confidence in its accuracy and good
faith are attested by the immense body of
advertisements II receives.
VIZ do not believe the medical fraternity
will sustain him We mean the doctor
who runs the Cumberland 1tmes He pub
l:shcd recently diagnosis, in direct con-
tray cl ton of a stringent rule of the protes
sion which forbids advertising. 1t is true,
he did not exactly prescribe, but came so
near it he published, in general terms, that
the great need is "physic." We await
trcmulously the action of the old and hon
orcd profession upon this Ligh-handcd
avail to say for the Times that it has just
gone into therapeutics-not whit more
than TO put it down as complete "quack'
as ever flew or padded over the placid
bosom of Germans canal.
TnE dollar donations for the Kansas
and Nebraska sufferers, made through the
New York Ifj6uhe, amount to over
$1,000, \ noble work for the great paper ,
With Il circulation and influence won by
unsurpassed Journalistic ability and integ-
rity, il is thus enabled to become the chan
mel of a charity rich in all the elements of
dsint@rcstcdncss and actual benefit to those
upon whom it is so gracefully and gcner-
ously bestowed. Verify, lit is more blessed
to give than to receive Tie reward of
those who consecrate Il great opportunity
to the ingathering and Transmission of an
Astounding bcneticence, can be but little
less than that Of the blessed giyer."
| THE President signed the Sherman FL
nance Bill on Thursday. One of the sec
| tons of this bill now a law, provides for
free banking. There seems to he nothing
now in the way of establishing bank in
| Frostburg. There is certainly pressing
need of one here. We hope to sec the
proper steps taken at once to accomplish
| that result.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16

THE press, over tic shoulders OF 'anony-
nous WRITER'S las another lesson this
week from the teacher who oVcilooks the
public schools of Allegany. At the meet
ing last Saturday he was called to address
the teachers which lie did lcanediy, clc-
quently, "anaIytically" and "synthctically,"
With the auhtlcty of Spinosa, the meta
physical acumcn 81 locke, and The philo-
sophie raillery Of or Lucl"n, Ne
stole at once with velvet I. al into the
sympathetic hearts of the youth and limo
ccnce before HIM The transition FROM the
glory of educational bcuciircEcc to TIE
danger of anonymous writing, was as alb
ruLt as beautiful. The tme-honorcd
phrase of ''thc liberty Of the press is the
palladium of the constitutions" became the
subject of an eloquent amendment, provid-
ing for universal admission to the columns
of the press of all opinions endorsed by the
authors pracnomcns and patronymics.-
Editors throughout the country would be
happier lad they been relieved also of the
duty of banging said opinions into shape,
whether they en- a1atc from plow-5oys or
school masters.
But allowing something for the plat-
tudes Of an address oStensibly made for cdu-
cational benefit, what more can the public
ask Of the press than is afforded? If a
newspaper publication oticnds, the editor
must name or assume the authorship
How far the educational theory improves
this arrangement, we fail to see. On the
other hand, the tendency of the Soho, |
Boards newspaper ethics is TO lay large
measure of prohibition upon public inquiry
into official atlail5 and londuct--an cmbar-
go not warranted by the genius of the
aforesaid palladium"
But how pleasant to imagine the emo
tons Of IIughey and others at this dcN-
trous thrust at those WHO have had the te-
mcrity to publish anonymously those pal
pablo and ludicrous Misrepresentation of
Ia g, to which we are almost daily accus-
tonr, in the newspapers of the day" And
tneH u. unpleasant when reminded OF
the trigh,l Il sccpticism set atloat by com
munications which gradually unhinge our
faith, and what we see and become familiar
with every day, we ultimately cease to re
gard with due abhorrcncc"
Which, take it As You win, is elegantly
rough or the educational, legal and editor
al sprigs, which belong to or surround the
stree of knowledge" in Allegany county.
The AMERICAN NEWSPAPER DIRECTo-
RY is an epitome of newspaper history 1t
is also reWarlel Us an official rrmisinr of
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16
Other Items.

The strike of the operatives in Hig-
gins q Co. $ carpet factory, in New
York, has been ended by the strikers
resulning work at a reduction OF FIVE
per cent, instead Of ten, as was propo-
sed. Tie strike lasted six weeks, and
the strikers lose in the aggregate
$50, 900.
a private dispatch from Fall River,
Mass, states that at least three
cotton mills there had stopped,
including Skaters and the Merchants,
in consequence Of strike, and that
a more general one was threatened on
account Ct the recent reduction Of wa
ges.
why do they cali the people who
live in the South Sea Islands 'canni-
balls? asked an old lady of sail
or. Because they live on other peo-
pie, answered the S. ilor. "Thcn MY
son-in-Iaw must be cannibal, SAID
she, pensively for he lives on me.
The orders received in Sheffield En-
gland, from America for files, saws,
| tools, and cutlery were lighter during
the last season than they have ever
been. This Is largely owing to h,mc-
made articles taItln- the place Of Brit
ish throughout the country.
DR., D'Unger, editor of the Duirth
HeTa|d, late of Cambridge, Md, says
he can assist the Maryland holders
OF course the holders will be hap,y
to obtain information for their bene-
fit,
The officer arr ointcd to look after
children employed in the Ma<sarhu-
sets factories reports shat 10000 chill
/ cause OF their elnnlONupnt at too ear
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16

A Coop BEGlNNING-The begin
ming of the year, conventional though
it BE-, is an excellent occasion 10 form
good resolution Of all kinds, and none
is better than that which a Virginia
statesman once designated the philoso-
piers stone, PAY as you go 70
make resolution like this worth any
thing it should at once be put into &C
ton. Cease to do evil, learn to dc
we'll, are .he first letters in the ;lpha-
bet of repentance. The beginning of
the New Year is celebrated by many
by making gifts. This is we'll Be
Just, however, before being generous,
and celebrate the occasion where you
owe little bills by laying them And
besides, if men wan; to make the New
Year happy to others, there is 10 pro-
cess by which such general happine s
would be produced as by paying debts.
We do not speak of the honesty of the
transaction, though 4 recognized debt
unsettled must weigh on the mind of
every man who has conscience. But
only think what general relief and sat
isfacton it would give if all the small
bills now due were paid. What you
pay to another enables that other to
pay some one else, and so Oh through
an incaIculabie Number. Many an
honest man uoy finds himself unable
to pay his debts because some small
sums due him have not been paid
What better way of beginning Now
Year than setting in motion. by the
payment of small bills, the machinery
which will bring relief and happiness
to so many fire sides Pay your
small bills now, and make ii point
hereafter to pay as You 90. That is
the truest economy, and prevents in
justice to your fellow men, cXtrava-
gance in your own households, and
misery and perhaps want Ill others.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16

The world is sure to find an honest
man but it will find him out great
deal quicker If he advertises.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16

The officer arr ointcd to look after
children employed in the MaSsachu-
sets factories reports that 00oo chill
dren are growing up IN ignorance be
cause of their employment at too ear
" an age in those factories.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16

The Remington gun works at Hon,
n. Y, are running night and day, Civ
ing employment to over one thousand
men. They are filling an extensive
contract with the Spanish ordinance
commission.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16

The AMERICAN NEWSPAPER DGREcTo-
RY is an epitome of newspaper history 1t
is also regarded as an official register of
calculations. This feature, requires the
to abuses. The plan, adopted by the pub
fishers of the DIRECTORY to secure cor
rect ard Trustworthy reports, it is rigid in
its requirements and adhered TO with inn
partially. Successful publishers who
have something to gain by a comparison,
are generally prompt, not only to send re-
ports in conformity but give Messrs. Geo.
p. Rowcll & Co such information rs en-
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16

The area of the Indiana coal
measures is SAID to approximate one
fifth of the entire area of the State.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16

The Parlimcnt of Victoria. Austria
liza, has granted sum Of $4,000 to be
expended in prospecting for gold,
coal, and other minerals.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16

The Watson Car Manufacturing
Company, Springfield, Mass, are fall
of orders, employing about 400 men.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16

BLACK DIAMONDS INExIAUsTIBLE.
Figures just published in regard to
the anthracite coal fields of Pennsyl-
vania show that the average total
thickness Of coal in the southern coal
field is seventy-tive feet; in the mid
die and northern field, orty-fve feet ;
total cubic quantity, 26 SCI ,O76 900
tons Deducting half for waste in
mining, preparation and defaults,
there still remains 1880, 53S. 600
tons, sufficient to supply over 25,0Oo,-
600 tons anually for $50 years to
come.
There seems to be much distress pre-
vailing among the laboring classes in
Luzernc county, Pa, and other ada
cent portions Of the coal and iron re-
gions. Nearly all the iron furnaces
and founderies are either idle or work.
ing only on partial time, and this, to-
gether with the general depression Of
trade, having reduced the consump-
ton of coal, there is Very little dong
at the collieries in this usually busy
region. Thousands are in idleness
without any means Of obtaining work
and the distress is very great. The
MAYOR Of Scranton writes to- contem-
porary that all the means of relief in
that city are exhausted and he fears
as winter advances that the suffering
will become extreme.
A dispatch from New York says
"More than 1000 men, formerly en-
gagged in the factories at El'zei hport,
N. j., are out Of employment. The
Singer Sewing Machine Company
have reduced the hours of labor, and
hundreds of applicants are turned
away each week. Mnncell & Thomp-
son, who employ 400 men, have
reduced their force by one half, and
the superintendent expresses a fear
that he may be forced to close the es-
tablishmont before spring"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-01-16

j. NJ. STASDISH,
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-04-14
HoFELsgAND REsT1vRANTs-

| . II
THE PROPRIETOR OF THIS kEsTAr II
nANI would inform his numerous
ALL ana tne public geierally, that he has
a1 n1ea up rooms immediatelyx sljoiuinse the
tempie saloon in Q neat and aie9ant style and
intends 10 keepa
r, .YaI3W3L
Frst-clasS Re estaurant,
gCCc1 Y1WA7
Where ne wfI endaavor to meet the
wants o. his customers by sup.
y plying sseT SiffI ever,
Luxury the Market will Afford.
~MEALS WILL BE FURNISHED Al
otnsr or noats a. ana Y stylr unsurpass~d hg any
Regular bosrders will be received.
every attention given to their wants.
UATrACT1ED TO THIS REsTAuRAN,
Is FINE BAR, where can always be nro.
cured the very best brands of
Wines. Liquors and Cigars.
- At this Restaurant one department OF
trade will be for supplying the public with an
excellent assortment Of CANDIES and NUTS,
which will be disposed Of on most reasonable
terms.
~~t~nl" tgif RI r
He has also. .inconnection with the Re.tap
rant. foe LODGINGS for the weary.
If - go. PABLO LAvEA6A.
- -7lT7-N',3
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-04-14

No expsnss wiltse .seseei.sn MAKING !, 40,
With the entire Hotel thoroughly overhauled
and repaired. the Tables suoolied with the
best in the Market and furnished In the
hnest style OF the art, they hope to merit q
hberal share Of ppbiic pstrdhass. Z. dei6 II
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-04-14

OF the best brands, and polite end attentive
gentlemen slways ready to wait on gentlemen.
A VOCAL. .ANnlINSTRUMENTA CONCERT
EVERY NIGHT. Come and view the prem
ises, sample the goods, and Judge for your
selves. al q1 nsitog rs9d ssa ii des u Y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-02-06

Referring to the remarkable report OF SEN
atoT Sargent, recommending the abolition OF
1he Wa shingtOn navy yard, the Balti more
s., says:
"For the existence of each of the other
SariS the committee find some COOL excuse
HE committee exhibits somewhat eXtrara-
CANT partiality 10 Leag1e Island, which now
comprises only four hundred and ten acres
and, according 10 the prOgTamn. il 10 be en-
larged two hundred acres. basins of two or
Three hundred acres are to h. excaYataI AMI
room i To be made for the construction or
repair of one hundred and twenty vessels al
once. The removal Of the naval hospital at
Philadelphia to New London. and the Closing
of the hospitals at Washington and AnnaDo-
lis are also recommended
The recommendations of the report add to
The number of warlike PROJECTS which have
been preached In one quarter big guns for
the forts are demanded. in another new
navy, and now a new navy yard at League
Island OF prOdlgiOus dimensions. The Wash
ingtOn navy yard. which it is proposed to
abolish. has the same advantages as League
Island. together with greater elevation of
ground and less liability to he blOcka led by
heavy lee. 1t is also connected by water ami
railroad. with bitumnOus and anthracite
goal and iron regions"