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Frostburg mining journal., 1880-08-14

found them too low on one corner.
Called the attention of the mine boss
to the matter. He promised to have
it fixed that evening.
Visited the same day the old Alle-
gany mine. This mine has been
standing idle for number of years.
Early this spring they commenced to
make the necessary improv vements for
shipping coal. The mine has been
retimbered and tracks put in good
repair. The plane outside that con-
meets this mine with the @. & P. z.
R. has been put in thorough working
order, with new track and rope,
and dump and wheel houses have been
erected. This mine is much more ex-
tensive than I had any idea of. There
is large body of coal here to be
mined and shipped to market. 1t has
the advantage of being nearer to the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal than any
other mine located on the above
named railroad. There are about
thirty miners employed at this mine
and the money earned by them last
month places them near the head of
the list as regard wages The coal is
shipped to the B. & o. R. R., and
also, to the rolling-mill at Cumber-
land, and is giving entire satisfaction
for steam purposes, as also the manu-
facture of iron.
THOMAS BROWN,
Tnspector of Mines,
Frostburg mining journal., 1880-08-14

IRON MARKET.-There is a very
fair amount Of business reported, al
though the market shows no excite
ment. Prices although nominally no
higher in most cases, are still frmer.
The outlook is very encouraging for
a good fall business. There is an eff
fort to prevent prices reaching so
high point that the trade will prac-
tically be turned over to our foreign
competitors. Engineering and Min
ing Journal.
Frostburg mining journal., 1880-08-14
MINE INSPECTIONS.

FRosTBURG, Nd, August 10, 1880.
Editor Journal Monday, August
9, found me at New Hope mine. This
was the third time I visited this mine,
but on the two previous occasions
| found the mine idle. Up to date
this mine has only worked one and
three-fourths days this month. The
miners here employed think they
ought to get fair share Of the work
with the other miners employed by
the same company.
AUGUST l0.-I visited the old Bor-
den mine. Inspected weigh scales;
Frostburg mining journal., 1880-08-14
THOMAS BROWN,
Inspector of Mines.
LETT Err FROM JUDGE ALVEY.
HAGERsrowN, Aug. 8, 1880

HAGERsTowN, Aug. 8, 1880.
J.B. ODER, Esq.-My Dear Sir :
I have received a copy of the MINING
JOURNAL of the 3lst ult., in which a
kind reference is made to me in con.
nection with the approaching nomina-
ton for Congress by the democracy of
this district.
THANK you very sincerely for this
courteous mention of my name, but |
am not candidate, and in fact have
no aspirations that way. [ have had
since early manhood very decided
opinions in regard to the leading
questions that have divided the par
ties of the country but those old
fashioned Jehersonian convictions
seem to be somewhat out of date in
these latter days of the republic and
as men should be elected to Congress
to give practical effect to their views,
l am afraid no good could result from
the election of such an old fogy as
myself.
There are good many aspirants
it would seem, for the nomination,
and 7 take it for granted out of the
number a good and available candi-
date may be chosen.
With kind regards, am yours very
truly, r. 81. ALVEY.
Frostburg mining journal., 1880-08-14

TIE Times of yesterday heads a
suspicious-looking article with "It
Pays, and the Baltimore and Ohio
People Now Know it by Experience.
Let every body keep his sides from
"busting" while We tell what it is that
"no,v pays the B. 6 o." The Times
mslliauOusly says it is enterprise
and libsrality l"-that the B. 6 o. lis
profting by it every dayl" that is, its
passenger traffic" We never before
heard the B. & o. accused of "enter-
prise and liberality." Well bet the
whole charge is fabrication, a SLAM
der, and that the gentleman who
makes the ironical allegation is sar-
castle alligator
Frostburg mining journal., 1880-08-14

A FEW weeks since we suggested
to the republicans the denomination
of Hon. M. g. Urner, a distinction
belonging to him by right of party
usage, and to the democracy the nom
ination of Hon. R. H. Alvey, whose
pre-eminent abilities and political in
tegrity seem to fit him for place SO
honorable and responsible. The sug-
gestion coming to his notice, we re-
ceived this week a very modest let
ter which appears elsewhere over his
signature.
With the highest regard for his
judgment, particularly in a matter
which so nearly concerns himself, we
may be permitted to say perhaps that
the reasons assigned for his want Of
Inspirations" in the direction indicat-
ed are in exact conformity with the
"old-fashioned" idea that "the Office
should seek the man." 1t was with
this view that we suggested Judge
Alvey's name to the democracy; his
letter unconsciously corroborates the
point made and furnishes a strong
argument why he should be made the
candidate. Certainly, no better man
can be found in any party in this dis
trict. and he would poll more politi-
cal foes than any other.
It is due to Judge Alvey to say
that we took the liberty Of giving
publicity to his letter.
Frostburg mining journal., 1880-08-14
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Frostburg mining journal., 1880-08-14

THE branch road is topic which
may be turned this way and that, right
side up and upside down, and nothing
can be made of it but the most deoid-
ed advantage to Frostburg. If any
body thinks we are mistaken let him
tackle us through these columns.
Frostburg mining journal., 1880-08-14

REPORTS from the cotton-growing
States continue favorable, and the in
dications are that very large crop
much larger than last year even
will be harvested.
Frostburg mining journal., 1880-08-14

The Coal MARKET.-Georges
Greek Coal is quoted at Chicago at
$4.60; Clearfeld, $3.50.
Nominal prices-current, Georges
Creek coal at Baltimore, $4; New
York, $5.25; Georgetown, $3.75
Clearfeld at Baltimore, 1915; New
York, $5.25; Philadelphia $4 South
Amboy, SIS.
The Industrial World reports that
trade has at last begun to set in il
force. More was doing last week
than for long time. One concern
alone reported sales Of 400 to SOC
tons on yesterday, and others claim
that orders are coming in about at
rapidly as they care to have them
The demand is large both from the
city. Manufacturers in particular
buying freely; some no doubt in
duced to do so by fear that an ad'
vance in prices will occur. The mar
ket, 50 far as prices 60, is strong at
former rates, both for Anthracite and
and Bituminous Goals.
Frostburg mining journal., 1880-08-14

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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-30
The Poor of Staunton.

1.-The poor We have always with you, and
this divine saving was never more fOrcibly
Illustrated than at this particular time in
Staunton. The very severe weather which
so suddenly came upon us, found many fam
lilies unproviled with the necessaries, to say
nothing of the comforts of life. There is
an amount Of suffering prevailing that no
one can estimate who has not taken the
pains to look into the understanding
that demands Immediate relief. There are
families, both white and colored, who have
neither fuel nor bread to meet their wants,
and it is absolutely necessary for some Or
gained effort to be inaugurated without
delay for their relief. We therefore take
the responsibility Of naming the following
ladies and gentlemen as proper persons to
take the matter in hand at once, and see
what can be done in the direction ind-
Gated, by. calling upon the citizens for con-
tributions either in money, provisions or
fuel-the money to be invested in fuel and
provisions and dealt out to those whose con-
dition really requires such charity:
Luu3eS.-MrS. James u. Marquis, Mis-.
Kate Hilbert, Mrs. w. L. Bumgardner, Mrs.
Geo. 2. Baker, Mrs. Davis A. Kayser, Mrs
Jno. B. Hoge and Mrs. J. E. Booker.
Gentlemen.-J. w. Abby, J. NJ. Lickliter,
Jno. Burns, W. Ii. Peyton. Jas. II. Skinner.
E. NJ. Gushing. Jas. c. Marquis and DR..
Wayt.
Wesuggest these names as they come in
to our mind while writing this notice. They
can be added to if necessary by the sugges-
ton of the persons above mentioned
What is wanted is instant effort, for the ne
cessty is pressing
We suggest further that Jas. G Marquis
and E. N. Cushing be requested to distrib-
ute what may be collected for the relief of
the poor. We do this to give the subject
form, and as start the VALLEY VIRGIN
IAN will contribute $40 in cash.
Let no time be lost, for the suffering is
great and the need imperative.
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Waynesboro Items.

Sudden Death On Christmas afternoon
a gentleman by the name of James Ed
wards, of Penn, died suddenly at the JEFF
ferssn House in this place, whilst sitting in
his chair by the fire. Mr.. Edwards repre-
sented the firm of Messrs. Orr & Co.. ma
chinsts, of Pittsburgh, Pa, in the sale of
Saw GUNNER, and had stopped at the above
house on Monday or Tuesday of last week.
He was somewhat under the effects of
liquor when he arrived, but he stopped
drinking aid made several sales in this town
and nei9hborhood. On Thursday he COM
planned of feeling sick and the services of
DR.. Myers were required, who prescribed
for HIM. On Friday he received a letter
from his daughter in Providence, R. T.,
where his relations reside, but was too sick
to read it. The doctor pronounced his dis
ease pneumonia and he continued to grow
worse until death put an end to his suff er-
ings. From his appearance l would sup
pose he was upwards of fifty years DID,
His remains were properly cared for by
Thomas Jefferson and his wife, and inferred
by the town authorities.
Mr.. Edwards had about 500 when he
reached this town, but a gentleman who was
accompanying him left and took all the
money with him but $25. Mr.. Edward S
expenses absorbed this and at his death left
him without means. He was represented
as Mason by those who conversed with
l,o, 4 A.,
of the craft, but from some reason the lodge.
here did not take any steps towards his in
terment. The town authorities, without
waiting for any word from his relatives, had
his remains encased in a pine coffin and
hauled to the cemetery in common farm
wagon. From those who had social or bu-
sness associations with Mr.. Edwards, /
have learned he conducted himself as a
gentleman and the manner of his convey
ance to his resting place is a severe COM
mentary on the boosted Christian spirit and
sentiment of the town.
Severely Beaten.-On last Wednesday af-
ternoon colored man by the name of
Henry Harvey, was severely beaten by three
or four c. and o. Railroad hands. 1t APP
pears Harvey had been drinking and met
one of the C and o. freight brakesmen on
the crossing east of the depot at this place,
and gave him some uncalled for impudence
besides cursing him. The brakesman cal led
some of his friends and Harvey tried to es-
cape by secreting himself under house
near by, but the men hauled him out and
gave him severe trouncing. Harvey was
so severely handled that he had to be taken
home, and he met with so little sympathy
that there were no arrests made of his as
saiants.
The Presbyterian Church Festival passed
off very pleasantly, nothing occurring to
mar the pleasure of the occasion. The to-
tai receipts, / was informed, were upwards
of 500.
The East augusta Cornet Band will give
their concert and oyster supper on the night
OF the 3ist inst. Tickets for sale at the
Drug Store. H.L.U.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-30

COUNTY CoURT-Monday last beng the
first day of the County Court for the Deem
Der term, quite a number of persons were in
town, and on the streets a continuous jingle
of sleigh bells was heard The disagreeable
weather was not conducive to business, and
many who were in town came, doubtless, be-
cause no work could be done on the farm,
and sleigh riding was about the only amuse-
ment that could be INDUCED The converse
tonal topic was principally the weather. but
politics were not entirely forgotten, especially
among some of our readjustcr friends, who
don't seem to be at all cast down by last years
disaster, and are looking forward to a hard
fight and victory next fall
The chief business of public interest dis
posed of by the court is embraced in the fol-
lowing summary:
Probate-The will of Philip O Palmer was
admitted to probate and Cyrus II. Snapp
qualified as administrator with the will an
nexed. Kitty A. Franklin qualified as adj
ministratrix of Robert Franklin, decd. George
D. McGrew and P. H. Miller, Of Allegheny
City, Pa qualified as executors of the will of
the late David Richie. The deceased was
never married and his estate, comprising
property in Pennsylvania, and Frederick,
Augusta and Rockbridge counties, Virginia,
was estimated at about 100000, which he
devised to his nieces and ncphews. His
property in Augusta consisted of mineral land
in North Mountain, and the appraisers APP
pointed to ascertain its value were Sam'l Paul,
A. B. Lightner, and VIM. H. Gambili The
appraisers appointed for Rockbridge were w
A. Anderson, J. G. Steele and J. P. Moore;
for Frederick, Amos Finkbine, Holmes Con-
rad and C.. F. Leidig. The Va. property is
valued at 100000.
Roads-W. T. Rush, VIM. Patterson, Sam1
Byers, Geo Seawright and R. S. Harnesber-
ger, were appointed commissioners to assess
damages to w. NJ Wilson and the heirs of W.
A. Burket, upon petition Of VIM. McCue and
others for a road in Middle River district from
Fl Defiance to the New Hope road. The
commissioners were required to act on Jany
90, 1881. Jno g. Slower was appointed special
commissioner to receive bids for improvement
of road precinct No. %, South River, near the
mill of H. G. Guthrie all bids to be in on or
before Jan'y 90, 1881. G. E. Holman was APP
pointed surveyor for road precinct No %,
South River.
Personal, ia. F. Robertson and B. F.
Terry qualified as Notaries Public Several
fines were paid into court. Seventy-fve deeds
and large number of ex pate settlements
were admitted to record since last term.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-30

INsrALLATToN-On Monday night next, the
following will be installed as officers of the
order Of Knights of Honor of Staunton: Di-
rector T. j. Crowder; Vice-Dctator, Hugh
L. Powell; Assistant Dictator, Robert NJ. Guy;
Reporter VIM. A Burnett; Financial Reporter,
A. F. Kinney; Treasurer, j. W. Newton
Chaplain, A Hart; Guide, M. B. Oberdorfer;
Guardian, Geo A. Hutchinson; Sentinel james
Wehn
At the last meeting Dictator, J. E. Rollins
was advanced to Past Dictator and elected as
Representative to the grand Lodge which
meets in Richmond in March, with DR.. j. NJ.
Hanger, alternate. Messrs. A. F. Kinney, A.
Hart and VIM. A. Burnett were elected trus-
tees for the ensuing year, and Messrs. T. G.
Morton, j. NJ. Hanger and G. G. Gooch ap-
pointed auditing committee.
The lodge at Stanton is in fourishing
condition and on Monday night next will en-
Joy Its annual oyster supper.
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Hours for Closing the Mails.
Notice to Debtors.

Parties knowing themselves indebted to the
VIRGINIAN for subscription. job work or ad-
vertising are respectfully asked to call and
close up their accounts. Those who have not
the money are requested to call and settle by
note. We have a large amount due on our
books, and need the money.
We are not in t he habit Of dunning our pat
rons, and have little occasion to do So We
want our books squared up 10 the end of the
year, and ask those who owe Us to come in
without further notice. Start the year with a
receipt for your Indebtedness and you will
feel better for it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-30

PERsoNAL.-Messrs VIM. B McChesney and
Jno. Donovan, of Harrsonburg spent Christ
mas at their old home in Staunton,
Messrs. Mac McCue and Harry Frazier,
Messrs Henderson Bell and Alex Nelson, are
among the young Stauntonians who have re-
turned to their homes to enjoy the holidays.
Mai Thos Shumate is spending Christmas
with his family in this city. He will return to
Iowa ON the 18th of January, taking with him
another lot of colored hands to work in the
c ,al mines The men who are now in Iowa
are more than pleased with their situation,
work and wages
Mr.. Michael G Hartman, son of the late Mai.
Jno. A Hartman, who for several years has been
engaged in planting in Louisiana, is at home
spending the holidays.
MI J. A. Murray, q graduate of Harvard
University, and grandson of the late Col. R.
Peyton, of Geneva, Il. Y, brother Of the IA
nous Virginia lawyer, John Howe Peyton
who was for forty years the distinguished repre-.
sentative of the Commonwealth in this district
is now on a visit TO his relative in Virginia
He is at present the guest of Mrs. Col. Bald
win, and is much pleased with Virginia and
Virginians, our country and people.
Miss Kate Trotter, of this city, daughter OF
A. D. Trotter, Esq, who is now successfully
conducting female school in New Market, is
at home on a Christmas visit.
Mr.. Ellis Mills, of the Senate Reportorial
staff, Washington, is spending his holiday
vacation at home
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