Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-10-21

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son, John A. Shaw, J. P Moody, Philip
Blake.
No. 15-Robert Patrick, r. w. Price,
Robert Garner.
GGyrett-D. B. White, Daniel Laughlin,
Dennis Collins.
Washington-S. NJ. schindell, B. j. Byers
Messrs. Byers, of Washington, and
Laughlin, of Garrett, were chosen
permanent president and secretary
respectively.
Mr.. Schindell addressed the con-
convention, ond shortly after an ad-
journment was had for dinner.
Upon re- assembling nominations for
Congressman were announced as in
order. Messrs. A. f. George, of Gar
rett R. W. Price, of Allegany, and
B. j. Byers and S. NJ. Schindell, of
Washington, were severally named.
The three latter declined, wi ereupon
Mr.. George was declared the nomi-
nee.
Some discussion ensued over prop
osition to endorse certain judicial
nominees, but 1t was decided not to do
30.
The Chicago platform OF 1880 was
reaffirmsd, an executive committee
appointed aud the convention adj.
journed.
The nomination is well received by
the party. Mr.. George is quiet,
plain young man, of intelligent views
and fine reputation.
j. W. Wilson, of No. Z; J. S. Mil
Ter, Of No. g. Thomas Cannon, of No.
8; Patrick Carroll, Of No. 10; Albert
Hole. of No. IL; G. H. Arnold, of
No. II Robert Brannan, of No. IS,
and Patrick Barry. of No. Is, are
members of the democratic county ex-
ecurive committee, lately appointed,
for their several districts.
Hon. Montgomery Blair addressed
mass meeting at Westernport We'd
nesday evening.
Hon. L. E. McComae passed through
trostburg Tuesday on his way from
an active canvass of Garrett county.
Hon. A. X. Syeater was in town
Wednesday and Thursday.
GEORGES CREEK Coal Weeklq
Statistics Of SAspmentS.-The record
Of shipments from the mines of the
Georges Greek coal region for the week
ending Saturday, Oct. 18th, 1882,
closed as follows:
TOTAL tons for week ............ 4G,274
year. 955,351
Decrease under corresponding Pc
ROD last year. ......,........ 900 ,4SS
Total tons to B. 81 0 r. for week 25,912
" year Crosse
Decrease under corresponding Pc
Rod last year ............... 39l 1897
Total tons to C.& o Canal for week 14,767
" year. 1882
Decrease under corresponding pc
Rod last year. .............. 217353
Total tons to Pa. r. for week.. 52G2
4" year. =. 1876 .357
Decrease under corresponding pc
Rod last year. .............. 95,OOs
Total tons shipped over G. 81 P. r.
for week. Observation-Disclosures. 33,asS
Over same for year ....... -. G30,593
Total tons shipped over G. c. &
g. r for week. ............... S,207
Over same for year. ............. 1Os,3s4
Heaviest shippers last week.
1, Consolidation tons. ....... 1884
2, New Central. ...... S,191
3, w. Va. Central. ....... 1868
4, Maryland. $50. ....... 407s
., American. .. 1886
9, Georges Creek. ....... 3,46O
None of the others shipping over 5000
tons.
Heaviest shippers this year
1, Consolidation. (tons). 900. 255,710
2, w. Va. Central. ....... 19G474
3, New Central, ...... 1OS,7S1
4, Georges Creek. ....... s4,1s4
8, Maryland Union ....... 5593f
9, Maryland. ..... ...... 53,O13
None Of the Others shipping over 1000
tons.
FEELS like "old times the "boys"
coming in and paying their subscrip-
ton dues. Long may they live to do
such pious service
This office will he open every even
ing next week until 9 o'clock.