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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07
BAD WORK AT KEYSTONE.
CREEKsIDE, ALLEGANY Co. MD,

CREEKsIDE, ALLEGANY Co. MD,
February 8, $780,
Mr.. Editor II have just received
a couple of postals from that ill-used
people now residents in the coal min
ing regions known as keystone Mines,
Pa. 1t seems the lords of the mines
denominated bosses, superintendent,
&c., have in consequence of the de-
creased demand fsr the black dia-
monds, made raid on the miners de-
manding big top again. Now, the
miners have only had a couple
months or so of relief from that en-
thralment, "big car" and as a natu-
raj consequence did not say-"yes,
Massa," without drawing their breath
and sigh. "The lords of heavens
heritage" and the black coal mines
got quickly incensed thereat and Or
dered tools out at thunder and light
mig speed. 1t was done. Their
willy schemes were now beginning to
unghost themselves, when several
flexible pieces of mechanism were ex-
onerated from the general catastro-
phe on flexible conditions. Well the
less fortunate SO (considered) "took
Shank's maggie" and put. 1t so hap
pened that in order to meet their un-
pressing demands they had to employ
some "blacklegs" to meet it, and l
must say here they are to be pitied
they are neither paid for their labor
nor respected by their employer and
cannot be by the toillng miners Of
course. On the 22d ult. one of the
sad poverty stricken and enslaved
blacklegs was working in the shop
outside part of the day and was
sent away to finish his day in the
mine. He went but returned not,
for a huge block fell and finished his
career for ever. The other authori-
ties are yet retlcent and unconcerned.
ABEL.
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OUR CORRESPONDENCE.
lHE LAW ALL RIGHT-APP0INT
THE RIGHT MAN.
FRosTBURa, Nd, Feb. 4, 1880.

FRosTBURG, Nd, Feb. 4, 1880.
-Ar. Editor In the last issue of the
JOURNAL you state that it is report
ed that the Mines Commission has
recommended to the Governor and
Legislature to repeal the mining law,
and that the recommendation is said
to be supported by the testimony of
numerous miners to the effect that the
law il imperative and worthless.
AS miner Of this county, | protest
against this recommendation. 1t is
not fair exp. ession of ninety per
cent. Of the coal region. On the con-
trary, while the per centage of our
mining population believes that the
law is not as it ought to be, they also
believe that if its provisions were
carried into effect it would confer the
benefits and protection that the Leg
islature intended. The great evil that
the miners complain of is not of the
law itself, but the non-execution of it
by the Inspectors who have been ap-
pointed under it. These officials have
converted what the Legislature in
tended for fish into stone. Let us
take look st their reports. We
find no recommendation for any
amendment to the provisions of the
law, but, according to these reports,
the miners are reaping all the benefits
Of the law; there being no such thing
as bad air, or black damp, in any of
our mines. And the section relating
to delivering timber into the miners
working places is treated as though
it was fully complied with; also that
every miner is getting just weight for
the coal he mines. Now, every min
er of the county knows that these
things are not true. l hear COM
plants every day about the timber
not being delivered; also about the
weight, and it ID a well known fact
to the Mines Commission and the In
spector, also, that most of our mines
i
are troubled with black damp, espe-
cially in the mines where the miners
are drawing pillars, as the damp
arises from the broken strata above
the coal. The hundreds of feet of
air which is set forth in the last re-
port of the Inspector as passing
through the headings is of no use to
the miner in expelling black damp
unless it is circulated where the damp
is. 1t is an every day occurrence to
see a strong current of air on the
heading, and ten feet from the head.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

FRosTBURG is fortunate in having
a rich musical treat set down in
Pauls Opera House for Wednesday
evening next, Feb. 18th, being the
first appearance here of Madame
Rentz's Minstrels. This company is
consolidated with the famous Vienna
Lady Orchestra and the Vivandisre
Cornet Band composed entirely of la
dies, and comprizes an array of mu-
steal talent unsurpassed in the world.
They have been exhibiting to crowd
ed houses in the East and are now
making their way westward. Of a
recent season in Philadelphia the
Times speaks very highly, the follow
ing being quoted from one of its daily
reports:
With each returning autumn come the
Rentz Ministries, yet never before have
they offered so much to amuse and enter
tain as their present excellent Company
affords. Certain it Is that nothing seen
here in recent years can be compared with
the splendid entertainment given last
night by this most excellent organization,
and it was doubly appreciated 10y the
large numbers of ladies present, inasmuch
as the major portion of the troupe is COM
posed Of ladies.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

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education of the ten infants deprived of
their parents last summer at New Or
leans, 1.-THE melancholy incidents of which
sad bereavement are still fresh in the pub
lie mind.)
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The volume is published in the best style
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The author, the subject, the purpose, all
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TROUBLE AvERTED.-As was init
mated in the JOURNAL laat week the
demand for ten hours as days work
threatened to occasion some Interrupt
ton of the work, but was happily
prevented by the prompt action of
the Consolidation and New Central
companies. The demand was made
in the interest of the drivers and
dumpmen, who, it is said, were too
heavily burdened by the long hours
imposed by the rate at which mining
has been going on lately. It is ex-
pected, therefore, that henceforth as
a rule work will begin at a. m. and
cease at 6 p. m.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

TELEPHONE LINE.-Mr. A. O.
Grsene, agent of the Borden mining
company, has constructed telephone
from his residence to the Shaft. The
line runs on the railroad telegraph
poles, except between the residence
and railroad where special poles were
necessary. Communication was open.
ed at six o'clock Monday evening.
The line will prove great convent
ence to Mr.. Greene in the transmits
sion of orders and instructions.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

The Coal TRADE.-The shipments
from the mines of the Cumberland
coal region for the week ending Satur-
day Jan. 81, were $4,000 tons, and
for the year to that date l43,4S5
tors, an increase of 82,ll8 tons as
compared with the corresponding Pc
Rod of 1879. The shipments to the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad were for
the week, 80, l3l tons for the year,
l29, 1872 tons, an increase of 1925
tons as compared with 1879. The
shipments for the year to the Chesa-
peake and Ohio canal were 1854 tons,
an increase of 1854 tons as COM
pared with this time last year. The
shipments to the Pennsylvania rail-
road were for the week, 1898 tons
for the year, II, l27 tons, an increase
of $500 tons as compared with last
year.
The heaviest coal shippers last week
were the Consolidation company, send.
ing out IL, $50 tons ; the New Central
next, with 5,4l5 tons; the Georges
Creek @. and I. company third, 1850
tons; the Franklin fourth. 1924 tons,
none of the others shipping over 5000
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07
BIISinnSS Locals

Closing Out am closing out my
entire stock Of Heavy Winter
Boots mt Cost to make room for
Spring stock. j. HARTMAN.
OUR Reliable Asthma and ncipient
Consumption Cures. Sold by Druggists.
Address, HOME,
Frostburg, Md.
$1,000 to equal "Our Cough Cure"
Sold everywhere. "0ur Consumption
and Asthma Cure" never get failed to
Cure Consumption in the first, and Asth
ma in any stage.
Our RsadicaI Asthma Cure
and Specific for incipient Consumption
sold by Druggists. HOME.
Chew JACKscN's BEST Sweet Navy
Tobacco.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

THE Baitimorsan has recently pub
lished excellent portraits of Hons A..
P. German and George Cotton. AL
though presenting an illustration
every week it manages to keep pace
with the promotion of our distinguish
ed people. In all other respects also
the Baltimorean is one of the finest
and most snterprising weeklies in
America.
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INsOLyENT's NOTICE.

Thomas s, Barnett OEe1DHERaEFP6 t tnisIStn
His Creditors. 1879, that Thomas
Barnett give notice to his creditors, endors-
ers, and sureties, that the second Monday Of
April, 1880, is fixed for the said
Thomas Barnett to appear in the Circuit
Court for Allegany county, to answer such
Undergraduates as his creditors, endorsers,
or sureties my propose or allege against
him; and that copy Of this order be in
serted in some newspaper printed in the
town of Frostburg once week for three
successive months prior 10 the second
Monday of April next, as such notice.
Test: THEO. LUMAN,
Jan 3-3m Clerk.
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miscellaneous Advertisements.
Estate of Marion Jordan, De-
ceased.

TNHIS is to givenotice that the subscrib-
l. er has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Allegany county, Maryland, let
tiers of administration upon the estate of
Marion Jordan, late of Allegany county,
deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased are hereby warn
ed to exhibit the same, with vouchers
thereof legally authenticated, to the sub
scriber on or before the Goth day of August,
1880, or they may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit OF the said estate.
All persons knowing themselves indebted
to the said estate are requested to make
immediate payment
Given under my hand this Goth day of
January, 1880.
A. BEALL McKAIG,
Jan 21-3t Administrator.
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Estate Of benjamin Kirby,
Deceased.

1NHIS is TO GIVE NOTICE That the
A subscriber has obtained from the Or
phans' Court of Allegany county, Mary
land, letters of administration uT on the
estate of Ben amin Kirby, late of Allegany
county, deceased. All persons having
claims agains the SAID deceased are hereby
warned TO exhibit the same, with vouch-
ers thereof, egally authenticated, to the
subscriber, on or before the Goth day of
August, 1890, or they may otherwise by
law be excluded from all benefits of said
estate. All persons knowing themselves
indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this goth day of
January, 1880. PHILIP KIRBY,
Jan 24-3t Administrator.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

The Mines Commission speak Of
the Olsayfeld miners as Giving in
shanties," etc. The Ne,0s of yester-
day was mistaken in applying the re-
mark to our region.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

In Cumberland the morning salu-
tation is-"Hellol are you Chris
tian, rowdy, or any other person p
If the saluted is in doubt about his
religious or social standing he inva-
riably puts himself down as some
bodv elae.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

THE prospects of an ice crop are
considerably frightened by the wealth
er which February brings. Rsrsly
does this month fail to give large
proportion of cold days. A couple
of weeks like this will remove all
fear of an ice famine.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

"WHAT a beautiful sight !" ex-
claimed Mrs. Jones rapturously, as
she looked out over the beautiful
scenery from Pennsylvania railroad
car. eyes" replied Jones, without
raising his eyes from his paper, IAN
thracite.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

AFTER the warm, snervsting mug
giness of an unreasonable January,
the cold spell comes none too soon to
bolster up waning public conf
dsnce in the calendar.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

WE have a communication from an
esteemed friend with regard to one of
our schools which unavoidsbly lies
over until next week along with sew
eral other matters.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

PAINFUL AocIDENT.-Nr. B. Stern
returned home Monday from a ten
days visit to New York. Philadelphia
and Baltimore. In Philadelphia
Sunday he attempted to get on
street car when his foot slipped and
sprained his ankle quite painfully.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07
THE snow was crisp,

THE snow was crisp,
The moon was bright,
The stars shown above;
"A young man lisped-
A lovely night
Let's go sleighing, love-"
The maid replied
In accents sweet,
"Your offer l accept"
The young man sighed
30, I'm beat
80 more In debt"
Then quoth the maid,
II got the ride,
Indeed 1t was quite funny"
The young man said
Again he sighed
20 what is love 'thout money"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

$a.25.-Georges Greek coal is quot
ed by the Coal Trade Journal at
1925 +. o. b. at Locust Point, Balti-
more.
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NOTICE.

WHEREAS, the late Secretary, Treas
w urer aud Examiner Of this Board,
j. w. S. Cochrane, after having deliberate
ly turned over the books and papers of his
office to his successor, James M. Shober,
Secretary Treasurer and Examiner and
taking his receipt therefor, continues to
assert that he is the legal officer of this
boa:d in virtue of a decision by the State
Board of Education in his favor, therefore,
Be ii ordered, That the Board of School
Commissioners of Allegany county do not
acknowledge the decision of the State
Board as final, but insist upon their right
under the law to elect as their officer q
man of their Choice.
And be 1t FURTHER ordered I hat public
notice be given to teachers and all other
parties concerned, that this Board ac-
knowledge James NJ Shober only as their
legally elected Secretary, Treasurer and
Examiner, and will endorse the action of
no other claimant to the Office.
BY order of the Board
G. III. GETZENDANNER,
Jan 81 President Of Board.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

SOME idea may be formed oy the
outside world of the hardships under
which miners labor by reading such
statements as appeared in the last
number of the Homecoming Times.
The fact that it was published anony-
mously is significant even of the fear
which prevails among them of corpo-
rate ostracism from any outspoken
declaration of grievances and claims
for redress. Otherwise, it is pity
that a publication in inself to fear
less was not backed by signatures
equally bold and honest.
Those of New Hope complain of
work imposed upon them which forms
no part OF their duty as miners, such
as providing timber at the places of
working; leaving water for them to
work in instead of removing it; max
ing car horses of them instead Of ar
ranging for the proper motive power,
and of nepotism which brings incom-
pstent and overbearing oversight. of
men and work.
Those of Hoffman protest against
unsafe crowding, periling limb and
life, and loss of work through want
of opportunity to properly timber
their places.
Those Of Pompey Smash protest
against marrow work" for so cents
per ton, worth SO for the first 30 tons,
and are opposed to discharge for being
docked-the latter being too much
without discharging.
Those of Ocean mine set forth q
terrible grievance-throwing away
bone coal from 6 to "a inches thick,
being the same as mined elsewhere
on Georges Greek. They claim pro
rata pay for this with other mining.
The miners generally Of Lonacon-
ing, in their own words, are
Troubled with the greatest Of all griev-
ances, which has crept in amongst us, in
asmuch as we are compelled to lay up
track and timber excavated places; carry
the timber six or eight days to lay said
track-for the highly remuneratlve price
Of having our cars made up. We are also
troubled with having too many men work
in one place.
Another grievous thing is the "free
turn" system, existing in the Koontz mine.
At many places the Mine Inspec-
tor is charged with failing to enforce
the law in ventil alton, timbering,
weights and measures, and they add
We, the people of this region, are
about to dem, nd the fulfilment of this law
TO its fullest extent.
Those of the Empire coal, iron and
lumber company certify that they
have been locked out from work for
asking a fair days pay for a fair
days work, namely: so cents per
yard for taking down the rock for a
roadway. They also asked for 81 per
ton for the two.foot vein, and ask the
community to judge whether these
are more than living wages. They
advise everybody to keep away from
there until this trouble is settled.
A few general grievances are stated,
such as the company charge of one
cent per ton for blacksmithing, and
they resolve that on and after Feb
I'd, 1880, one-half cent per ton shall
be paid for blacksmithing; further,
that not more than so cents per
month shall be stopped for doctors
fees, and that in any case stoppages
are not payments.
The statement is signed miners"
and concludes with the preamble and
resolutions published last week in
the JOURNAL.
The third reason why the Cumber-
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07
New Business Locals.

TWENTY thousand children saved from
disease and death by the most wonderful
agent, Shriners Indian Vermiiuge. 1t
will not deceive you.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

The third reason why the Cumber-
land Council Committee on Petitions
and Remonstl ances think that the or
dinance prohibiting the carrying of
concealed weapons should be enforced
reads as follows:
That the breaking up of the pernicious
habit of carrying deadly weapons by
Christians, rowdies and other persons can
only be accomplished by imposing severe
penalties upon those who use them go
freely upon any and every occasion.
That would seem to rover all classes
effectually and implies that it shall
be no more hazardous to tackle a
Cumberland Christian than a rowdy
or any other person.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07
The ice harvest began Thursday.

New SToRE.-Mr. Rowanbothom, of
Cumberland, has established a store
in one of Peter Payne's houses.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

PERsoNAL.-Ross Hoblitzell, of
Wheeling, is in town.
John Jefries of Iowa, is among his
friends in Frostburg.
F. O. Beall and wife went to Som
erset, Pa, this week.
Joseph Bear. of Baltimore, is visit
ing friends here.
DR.. George Sloan, of Iowa, called
on us the other day, looking larger,
taller, and handsomer, than ever.
He Is getting along nicely.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

AERl- lol llO'J'
Recognizing the fact that the relation
ship existing between the Counties o
Maryland and the City of Baltimore is
such that residents of the Counties have
occasion to visit the City frequently dur
ing the year; in consideration of these
facts and the liberal patronage extended
the "Maltby" in the past, | deem it but a
matter of justice thai some discrimination
should be made in their favor. l have
therefore concluded to
ReduCeIhe Price of Board to 81 day
feeling confident that the same will efully
appreciated by them, and at the same time
merit and secure an increased share of
their patronage. Assuring them that
nothing will be lett undone that can add
totheir comfort during their stay
Rooms without board, rs cents and up
ward per day.
@. R. HOGAN, Prop.
APPS
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

LEADvILLE is called young town
because its inhabitants are mostj mi
ners.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

TIE county commissioners are still
deciding the public school money
question.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

Let any one, if he can, conceive of
state of society under conditions
where more males got married than
females, or vtce versa.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

TIE Baltimore Gazette some time
ago said that neither of two Mr..
Marshalls were related" which is
something like the Neacs' summing up
of marriage licenses for January:
Halss. Females
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

A CHINESE student at Andover
wrote in lady's album the following
version of well-known poem
GLOW doth thelittle sting-bug
Improve every sixty minutes
ALI the day
Go pickee up stlng-bug juice
From flowers Just got busted"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

publishers will send specimen vol
ume, which may be returned if not
wanted, to any part of the United
States, for the price, in cloth, 80
cents, half morocco, rs cents, or on
extra fine heavy paper, wide margins,
bound in half Russia, gilt top, for 81.
Their catalogue of standard publica-
tions will be sent free on request.
AMERICAN Book EXCHANGE, Publish
ers, 55 Beekman street, New York.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-02-07

WE had prepared few advisory
remarks for the benefit of the new
Cumberland paper, but the pressure
is too great. If it misrepresents the
JOURNAL any further we will use
them hereafter.
WE are indebted to Hon. John S.
Combs for copy of the Mines COmis-
sion Report. His prompt courtesy
enables US to lay the most interesting
part of it before our readers this week.
The remaining portion, five pages, re-
lates chiefly to the Maryland and
Delaware Ship-Canal enterprise, SO
far as this region is interested there
in. Then follows the appendix, TWEEN
ty-three pages, being the journal OF
proceedings.