Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1879-09-06
Mass MEETING OF M1NERs.-Ad-

ed-We ctiom.-Saturday even
ing last notice was posted through.
out the region calling the miners tc
assemble in mass meeting at Knapp'f
Meadow, between Midland and Iona.
coming, at 10 o'clock, a. M, Monday
Though necessarily short, the call
brought together very large number
from all parts of the region at the
appointed hour. Norman Mcdonald
of the New Central company, was
unanimously chosen chairman, and
M. Frost, editor of the Valley Times,
secretary.
Mr.. McDonald's words of accept
ance developed the object Of the
meeting as called to consider the &C.
ton Of E. B. Jones, requesting Of the
companies an advance of ten cents per
ton for mining. This request had
received no attention, and it was now
incumbent upon the miners to ratify
or repudiate Mr.. Jones address. The
chair then referred to SONS dissatis-
faction extant with regard to the
short notice, but believed the matter
had obtained due publicity through
the county papers during the past
two weeks.
Patrick Martin addressed the meet
ing briefly, after which motion was
made and carried unanimously that
Mr.. Jones be sustained.
A motion to go home and stay un-
til we are sent for to work at fifty
CENTS" brought out debate OF pretty
wide range, including propositions to
postpone, and suggestions that pro-
baby action should not be taken
without information as to the status
of the trade, which might control the
expediency or inexpedieucy of the
step. These were unfavorably re-
ceived, however, by the majority, and
the motion carried against few neg
alive votes.
The latter, however, evidently net
satisfied with the action of the MAORI
ty, thought the matter was disposed
Of without due consideration, and a
motion was made to reconsider. A
lengthy discussion followed, the re-
suit of which was the overwhelming
defeat of the motion. The point was
made that the meeting, constituting
minority of the miners of the region,
was taking action which the absent
majority might not approve, but a
miner Ct Ocean, made a strong speech
urging unity of action and infexible
adherence to that action. He braved
the reyenges Of the companies for his
part, and was not afraid to affirm
that the present price was too low for
tho toll involved. He believed also
that coal had risen in price and that
the companies could afford the ad-
vance. He cited Nova Scotia ex-
ample and hoped the Georges Cresk
miners would stand as firmly.
The discussions throughout were
calm, but firm. The amenities were
fully recognized and respectful at
tention given to all opinions. The
gravity Of the occasion seemed to be
fairly measured, and the step taken
was in full accord with the honest be.
lief in it's integrity of the majority.
The proceedings were we'll conducted,
orderly and generally harmonious,
and at the adjournment all quietly
wendell their ways homeward.
The situation at this writing Fri
day. stands at au almost general sus-
pension Of work. The Hampshire
put some men in Thursday at 80 cents.
The Borden, Consolidation, Blaen
Avon, New Central, Georges Creek,
Maryland, Atlantic and American
companies, have stopped. The
Franklin worked Thursday at SO
cents, and the Piedmont and Swanton
at 40 cents.
A nesting Of company officials was
announced for Thursday in Cumber-
land. If held, its determination was
not announced. There is scattering
talk, however, of unanimous and
determined intention to close tho
mines until the men accept forty cents.
A report is in circulation that the
Clear6eld miners have also struck for
advanced wages. We could not trace
it to any reliable source.
PERSONAL. H. Gale and Chris.
Shaw, F. RS, of Baltimore, are guests
of T. H. Paul,
DIN Beall, Rev. G. S. N. Stewart