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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1875-11-23

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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1875-11-23

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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-06-12
"Humble Miner" Insists Upon Hearing
from Mr.. Roy-He Wants the New
System with Specifications.
FRosTBURG, Md, JUNE s,

FRosTBURG, MD, JUNE s, 1875.
To the Frostbu,y Mining Journal:
| have read without partially the discus
sion in your columns between Mr.. Roy, the
Messrs. Douglas, and others, and so far find
no conclusion of substantial instruction or
benefit Mr.. Roy denounccs our system of
mining, impeaches the ability and eliminates
the conduct of the great body of mining
agents and bosses in Maryland. In the
outset he said better engineers were want
ing, and observe in his letter in last weeks
JOURNAL he still charges criminality to the
Homecoming practice of leaving the benches
unmined. Now then, if the art or science
of lifting the bottom coal constitutes first.
class engineers, we have plenty of them in
Maryland, ADLER, if possible, and more will
ling than Mr.. Roy or his authorities, to put
them where they will do the most good.
This, with other but now modified asscr-
tions of Mr.. Roy, reminds me OF an old in
stance of eXaggeration, wherein it was rep
resented man reported ia field full Of
white crows" Being repeatedly pressed as
to the certainty of the phenomenon, his
subsequent reports finally diminished the
number to one. Thus encouraged, the in
quisitors made the complexion subject of
thorough inquiry, forcing the hapless re-
porter to the humiliating compromise that
sit looked Ike white crow" Mr.. Roy is
evidently reccding, SO much, indeed, we
may hope our "manner of mining" will be
regarded as criminal only in seeming-not
in fact.
l think then that Mr.. Roy and others
would understand their business better by
minding it. Even if it were his concern, it
is reasonable to assume that if the bottom
coal is saleable the Homecoming operators
would lift and ship it to market. With re-
gard to cost, there would be no more eX-
pense incurred except in the three feet of
prop.
However, Mr.. Roy has been asked to fur
nish us a new and better method of mining.
Upon the wickedness of the present system
he writes with facility; might he not be
equally happy in presenting the lines of ref
ormation9 But he is silent. Why? Is it
because the remedy is less important than
the disease? This is a fair construction,
else we are forced to compare his practical
knowledge Of mining to the figure 9--with
its tail cut "smack, smoovc off"
HUMBLE MINER
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-06-12

per end of Georges Creek this bottom coal
three feet thick and Of magnificent quality,
was removed from its natiye bed and sent
to and sold in the very market alongside
the Georges Creek mine feet magnificent
coal and holding its place with it, nay ex.
celled the Georges Creek coal and for the
very simple reason that il is a superior ar
ticle, for domestic purposes ut least, And
further it is a well known fact, believed
the wide world over that the l0,cer portion
of ers,y seam of coal is the best which,
doubtless, will be information to him who,
some decade or SO ago. came into the re-
sponsible position OF BOSS Miner of a
truly magnificent coal, twelve feet thick,
"to judge what ~ of this article is fit for
commercial purposes"
Behold, between page so and 81 of In.
spector Roy's first Annual Report sec
ton Of Straitsville coal which shows two
slates-twenty inches and four feet from
the bottom, respectively, aggregating the
enormous (?) thickness of four and a hat
inches, and which is twice over the thick
ness of the combined Estates and other (?)
impurities found in the bottom coal of the
Cumberland Coal region" And besides
these two states there are other and more
serious Objectionable ('for commercial pur-
poses portions of this mammoth vein, full.
ly eleven feet thick l,cie and which is all
h,l ND ,,lo tho
markets of the lakes, and successfully com
peting for the mastery against the famous
'Briar Hill' coal which, of the bituminous
series, takes its place as No. I, and ranks
next to the celebrated, world renowned an
thracte coal. There is another point and
then I am done, which have no doubt
may seem incredible of belief to those de-
Tenders of ''wasteful modes of mining" but
which l dare say, every working miner
will bear witness of the truth of the asser-
ton. 1t is this! l found in practice that
more tons Of coal were got out of the bot,
toms in like number of hours than were
usually obtained from the breast coal
How is that for economical mining :?
Throw away your prejudice, my eminently
learned friends in charge of the mining OPP
erations of this truly magnificent coal
field,' who by the way (mark the boasD
ARE not surpassed, if equaled, as . whole, in
a desire to do what is right or ability to de-
velop the very best results and take out
this three feet of bottom coal and (allow
the suggcstion,) Cantract the width Of
working places; increase the strength of
pillars fully equal to at least the contraction
Of rooms, and thereby secure all the coal ex-
ccpt, perhaps the mercst minimum of the
vein consequent in the removal of the pill
lars. A. NJ. S.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-06-12
The Cumberland Coal Region.
BARTON, Md, MAY %, 1876


Editor Coal TRADE Journal:
NV attention has been drawn to an arti-
Gle under the above heading, i'll yours of
May 18th. 1t certainly is a remarkable pa
per, and, coming from one whose supposed
knowledge of mining would lead many to
suppose he was able to write inteligently
on such a subject, it is apt to be regarded
as indicating that our coal companies are
utterly Indifferent to the great trusts COM
mitted to their care. With his arithmetic
| have nothing to do, but suppose his calcu-
lations of our probable coal production are
as accurate as his statements in reference
to the structure of our mountains. The dis
lance from Piedmont to Borden Shaft is
about Is miles, and allowing the dip as
given by Mr.. Roy, 237 feet per mile, we
have the remarkable statements that our
coal me; snres at this point are over $500
feet thick, when it is well known that they
are not over 400 feet.
1t is to be presumed that our superin-
tcndents endeavOr to get out all the mer-
charitable coal possible and the reference to
the bench coal indicates Mr.. Roy's ignor-
ance in reference TO the state of facts in the
Georges Greek Region. Most of them
have attempted to mine the bench coal, but
it was found the states were so irregular and
the coal so very soft that it was utterly I'M
possible to keep it clean. The strong COM
petition with other Goals and our greater
distance from tide water than Frostburg
mines, made it impossible to maintain our
standing in the market unless coal WAS
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-06-12
a=----
THE statesmen.
A Step in the Right Direction.
MINING ENGINEER.

| am clad TO learn the statesmen of our
town have taken the mint suggested by*x"
in his communication of last week, in the
respectful manner they have adopted.
| have been very careful in my commun-
ications to your paper not to hint at any
antagonism between labor and capital, be-
cause believe there ought to be no antag
onism or competition between them, but
that of good will and honest intentions.
am unwilling to believe that this late
hour business is systematic plan on The
part of our merchants TO cxtort time and
money from their statesmen. believe rather,
that it is a bad habit that has crept upon
them unawares, and that they themselves
are as ii. cd of it as the statesmen, and will
be glad of their assistance in abolishing
practice so full Of injury to all concerned.
believe, too, that the statesmen have taken
a wise and prudent step in this matter, SO
far as understand it, and deceive the coun-
tcnance of all honorable merchants and
well meaning citizens of our borough and
environs. And it is to be sincerely hoped
that all will encourage and aid in securing
the desired boon, Let purchasers who
would themselves not submit to be contin-
ed to the mine or the shop, make it point
to attend to their store business within the
hours that may be agreed upon. am au-
thorized to vouch for "Philanthropos" and
another correspondent, and will promise
the same for myself, that we will contine
our purchases to the prescribed limits and
that we will use all our influence and hon
est effort to get all our friends t. do and
urge the same course.
Now, the press has done its duty, the
statesmen are doing theirs, let the merchants
follow and we will all fall into line and
unite together to bring about this laudable
wished for end. And we will all shake
hands together over the errors of the past
and rejoice in the bright prospect of the flu
ture. CIVIs
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-06-12
THE MINING CONTROVERSY.
The "Sage of StraitsyillcN Rebuts.

New STRAITsvILLE, o., JUNE 8, 1875.
Edit9r FrOst6urg Mining Journul::
Sir-Since you were kind enough to &C.
cord me space in your valuable paper on a
former occasion, make bold to ask your
indulgence again. Let me say, by way of
parcnthesis, that ting observer who studies
the history of mining region based upon
o long life connection With the practical
workings thereof, and judging from its co.,
dition Ivy comparing it with other mining
districts, is better able to form correct
opinion than those who watch the progress
of events at home and are influenced by
personal interests and partizan passions.
The spectator on shore has better view
of the movements of a struggling ship than
the men who are toiling in the rigging. The
State Inspector of Mines for Ohio, situated
in the midst of the great mining and COM
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-06-12

The Connecticut Mutual Life In
surance Company, one of the oldest,
best managed and most uniformly sue
cessful companies known in the histo-
ry Of life insurance. had its beginning
in 1916, and its assets to-day are over
forty millions of dollars. Of all the
money it has received it has paid to
its policy holders in various ways
$43, l43, 1886, equivalent to 5O.l4
per cent. of its receipts, and its pres
ent surplus is very nearly four mil
lions. It's business is conducted in a
manner at once conservative and en-
terprising and at an expense of less
than nine per cent. per annum of its
receipts, and the dividend for 1874
was over forty per cent. of the annual
premiums. In Maryland and Della
ware the Connecticut Mutual has ac-
quired immense interests and popu-
larity which brings to it a constantly
increasing business. Mr.. Walter s..
Wilkinson has been appointed gener-
al agent for Maryland and Delaware.
Mr.. Wilkinson has been for several
years the general agent here of the
John Hancock Mutual Life Of Boston,
a company which by its exertions
has secured a remarkably large and
satisfactory line of business. We must
congratulate the Connecticut Mutual
upon having secured such an excel
lent representative as Mr.. Wilkinson.
His experience in insurance, his admi-
rable business qualifications and his
high personal character in the COM
munity, peculiarly fit him to take
charge of the interests Of an important
corporation like the Connecticut Mu.
tual with both advantage to it and
credit to himself.-Balimore Bulletin.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-06-12
Miscellaneous Advertisements.

AMONG the quidnuncs speculations high
Inc fear OF war is still the exciting cry;
The Northern Bear shows signs of much
disquiet
However much peace loving folks deny it.
johnny Crepeau" quietly bidss his time,
And sun casts wistful glances toward the
Rhine
They're apprehensive of the peace being
broke;
we're threatened with visit from the
Pope.
Grant declines third term Presidential
Not deeming it Gated fer or essentt,H
Wise man he, thus prudcntly to decline;
1t were well "to fight" no more on that
line"
But all the above excitement and iulor,
Gives way to the news of the Ne,c Drug
Store,
Opened by ID. G. PERCY on Main or Union
street,
Where all his friends he will be glad to
meet
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-06-12
JUNE 9TH.


1. S.-Therc are ore CT two irrepressibe
Tor seemingly to him unanswerable,) points
which l had intended to explain away yes,
terday but for sudden and unexpected
squirt Of business causing the interruption,
and which, Mr. Editor, crave your indu.-
gence again. Plainly stated, it is about
this three feet of bottom coal "of easy and
inviting removal left untouched in the
mines along Georges Greek" In all the
mines ! haye named except those of the up
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-06-12
INsOLVENT's NOTICE.

Samuel Abel ORDER E u this Gath
rs. (Oday of May, 1875, that
His Creditors. Samuel Abel give notice to
his creditors, rndorscrs, and sureties, that
the I'd Monday of October next is fixed for
the said Samuel Abel to appear in the Cir
cult Court of Allcgany county, to answer
such interrogatores as his creditors, endors-
ers or suretes may propose or allege against
him and that : copy of this order he IN
serted in some newspaper printed in the
town of Frostburg once week for three
successive months prior TO the second Mon
day of October next, ms such notice.
Test: THEO. LUMAN,
Nav 29-3m Clerk.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-06-12

shipped free from slate or other impurities.
Some of the coal companies have tried to
work the bench coal in different parts of
their mines, at different times, but have had
the same results, and been compelled by
loss OF contracts etc, to abandon it. In
addition to this, it was perceived that if the
bench coal was worked there woud be a
great loss in pillars, as it was so soft that be-
fore the chambers were worked up the usual
distance the pillars, were beginning to give
way. | know where one whole squad of
pillars was entirely lost from this cause
alone.
Our mining superintendent are general
ly competent men and are supposed to
know the nature of their coal beds better
than Mr.. Roy can possibly do 1t is the
opinion OF nearly every one of them mot
from theorizing but by actual eXperments)
that more coal can be taken out per acre by
leaving the bench coal than by any other
system of mining. Whenever possible the
roof coal is secured, and | know some
mines where large portions of il are being
saved, and l am convinced the mining SUI
perintendents use every cxertion to save
every ton of coal possible.
Perhaps Mr. Roy does not know Tor
want to know that system of mining
that might be successful with a light
cover, such as exists at several points
in the region (Hanpshirc and Phoenix for
examplc) would be total failure in the
neghborhood of Homecoming.
When the Big Vein is exhausted (Mr. Roy
will be rery old man if he sees it, we
have other seams more valuable than the
bench and roof coal and there is no danger
that the Atlantic sea board will be short
of Cumberland coal for centuries to come.
Would it not be well for our modern Di-
ogenes to take his little lantern and search
for those mistakes in mining which could
probably be found near homc-lcaving
those who are his equals if not his superiors
to attend to the interests of the Cumberland
coal region, and work out the many prob
lens constantly pressing upon them. Fair
criticism they invite, but egotistical ignor-
ancc is contemplate. X.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-06-12
SrRAITsvILLE, O., MAY "a, 1915.

Editor Coal TRADE Journ0l:
Having been in former days citizen Of
Maryland and a practical miner in the Cum
berland coal field for fully decade, take
deep interest in the mining industry of
my youth and have read with interested
curiosity the various communications on the
waste in mining as recently published in
the papers of this region. And although it
has been some years since left the Mary
land coal field, situate i'll Allegany county,
vet when recall to mind and ponder over
the system Of mining then in vogue there, !
am strongly inclined to the belief that the
statement in regard to waste in mining"
in this magnificent coal field, made by the
State Inspector of Mines for Ohio, in his
first annual report, believe to be justified
by the facts, and if the report errs at all, it
is in not stating the whole truth, for there
are good and answerablc reasons for saying
that scarcely more than one-third of the
vein is recovered and marketed. The
waste along Georges Creek in not taking
out the benches @ feet thick and the stop
coal e feet thick,) coupled with the great
wastful loss in crushed pillars by reason of
not leaving these of sufficient size and
strength at first to the support of the roof
is undoubtedly shameful.
Yours etc,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-06-12
a Sewing Machine is an absolute

a. Sewing Machine is an absolute
necessity in every family. In making
selection do not fail to examine the
Wilson Shuttle. This machine is
meeting with unprecedented success,
being sold at less price than any 9TH
er tirst-class machine, and at the same
time combining greater degree all
the essentials of a family machine.
Machines will be delivered at any
Railroad Station in this country, free
of transportation charges, if ordered
through the Company's Branch House
at 1927 & 500 Broadway, New York
City.
They send an elegant catalogue and
chrome circular free on application.
This Company wants few more
good agents.
The IRON City COLLEGE is the on
ly Institution of the kind in this city
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-06-12

Next door west from Post Office is the
place,
Where he'll always meet you with smil
ing face;
Supply your wants with all things in his
line,
W HIGH are unsurpassed, cheap and very
fine.
"EXcelsior's' the motto written DER the
door
or this unique, incompatible store
To cnumerate all were an endless task
Just step in; for what you're in need of,
ask
Flesh is heir to many imperfcctions, ills,
But find great relief in his Medicines and
Pills
Fancy Articles he has in great abundance;
Indeed, his store is filled to rcdundancc:
You cannot fail to get the thing YOU want,
As his supply sample, by no means scant.
His goods he sells at great sacrifices;
Therefore, he's sure to suit you in his
prices. Nav 22-y
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-06-12
INSOLVENT's NOTICE.

Thomas Close nRDERED d, this Goth
as. EOday of March, 1875, that
His Creditors Thomas Close give notice
to his creditors, cndorscrs and sureties, that
the I'd Monday of October next is fixed for
the said Thomas Close to appear in the Cir
cult Court of Allegany county, to answer
such intcrrogatories MS his creditors, endor-
sers, or suretics, may propose or allege
against him; and that copy of this order
be inserted in some newspaper published in
the town of Frostburg once week for three
successive months prior to the second Mon
day of October neyt, as such notice.
Test: Ti!EO, LUMAN,
May 29-3m Clerk.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1875-10-21
Correct Speaking.

We would advice all young peoI l. to &C
qnire in early life, the habit of correct
speaking and writing, and to ahandon
as early as possible any use of slang words
and phrases. The longer you live tn.
moro difficult the requirement of correc,
lansu 'ge will be; and if the golden age of
youth, the proper season for the scouis
ION OF language, be passed, in its abuse
the unfortunate victim, ifneglected. is very
properly doomed to talk slang for life.
Money is not necessary to procure this
education. Every man has it in his power
lie has merely to use the language which
he reals, instead of the slang which he
hears, to form the best speak and poet
IN the country to treasure up choice phrases
Ia his memory, and habituate himself 10
their use, avoiding at the came time, thai,
pedantio precision and bombast which show
the Weakness of vain ambition rather than
the polish Of an educated mind.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1875-10-21
Waiting for a Cave.

Three or four days ago, within two or
three miles of this city, Washington street
merchant, who had business in the coun
try, came to small creek, beside which a
native was washing his ehirt. The man
was sousing the garment up and down,
and around, and as he ''soused" he whis
led merry tune.
"Do you have to wash your own sbiIt?'
inquired the merchant as he halted.
"Not alus, but old Bet has got one o'her
fits on Jest now" was he ready reply.
81 should think you would want some
soap?"
81 do"
"Why don't you get it then2"
"That would be -caving to Bet. stranger.
She's squatted on the only bit of bar
soap tween here and Vicksburg, and she's
Jest aching for me to slide up and ask her
for It,.
And you WON'T"
Stranger" replied the native, as be
strais ishtened up, ''don't look IKE ieller
that would wear shirt three months afore
I'd cave iu and hoIler for soap?"
The merchant sided with him, and ae
he drove on. the man soused the shirt uI
and down and whist,ed:
/ I'm gwine up the river
| Hesr me boiler
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1875-10-21

On one of the Anchor Line boats the
other day, says the Vlcksbrg Herald, was
a young man of decent looks. but good
deal the worse for whisky. He persisted
in singing at the top of his voice, and
1t was the 9oorest kind of singing.
After "a brief pause he removed his hat
and said:
Snow I'm going to sing something"
"IIadn't yon As soon wait until We get
to Vicksburg?" inquired a passenger.
"Wh-whnt fri" gasped the young
man.
Because I've got 4 young mule on the
lower deck, and if he gets an idea that he
can sing a S you do he'll never be worth a
nickie to bray!"
There was no more singing.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1875-10-21
The Madison Democrat
For the Campaign,
For the Legislative session,
And for the Whole Year.
THE BEST Is THE CHEAPEST.

THE DAILY DEMnCRAT is the onlv morn
ing paper published at the State Capital,
and it invarihlv furnishes the people of
Central and Northern Wisconsin with all
the important local. general and telegraphic
news twelve hours in advancs of its con-
temporaries, Milwaukee and Chipago papers
not excepted.
THE WEEKLY DEMOCRAT is sn eight
page paper containing frrty eight columns
Of closely printed rea,iing matter prepared
with great care 1t includes carefully Sc.
lectrd miscellany, summary of ell impor-
tant news of the week. together with
editorial Comments on all leading State and
National topics.