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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-04-05


THE position assumed by the Clear
field operators toward their miners is
not fair or honest. Beaten in the
field Of competition for contracts,
they turn upon their labor with tax
Of ten cents per ton in order that
they may make reprisals from this
region out of the transient business
Of the season. With all their boast
ed superiority of product they thus
admit they cannot meet in market
the coal of this region on equal
terms. AS before intimated, how
ever, the worst part of the statement
is that their labor, already ground
down by the tyranny of company
stores, should be subjected to the levy
of ten cents per ton more. This will
probably recoup late losses, but it
can effect no permanent gain. They
will eventually force our people TODD
the same thing, and so on until bot
tom is reached somewhere at some
time. Meanwhile, the customers of
each region, the only people who
really profit by such reductions, will
become more and more accustomed to
the cheapness of our products, until
they will finally regard each as intrin-
sically valueless.
These Clearfeld people are bitter
pill. They are rrinous to everything
and everybody, whether friends or
enemies, who have to associate with or
consider them. Their brief record
as coal producers reminds us Of the
Homecoming Irishman who appropri-
ated certain characteristics in these
memorable words: eur larnin', |
hev me ayquils; but fur honisty an
integrity I kin bate the divil!"
VOTERS, choose the best men for
Mayor and Councilmen next Monday.
Every citizen is interested in securing
good, practical, sensible, efficient gov
eminent, and everyone should visit
the polls and vote in order that
creditable administration for next
year may be insured. Very import
ant matters will come before our mu-
nicipal legislature during the year,
and it ls necessary they should be
disposed of with the best judgment
and wisest discrimination. For the
benefit of the entire town let us have
the best Mayor and Councilmen OBJ
tainable.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-04-05

A LARGE increase Of tonnage in
Cumberland is promised when the
spring season Of shipping opens
Coal Trade ,jou1ual.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-04-05

WORK in the Myersdale district
is slack; complaint is made that the
rates Of tolls are against the district.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-04-05

are virtues in the ashes. Never q
holocaust which teaches no lesson of
protection to the living, and there
are few nobler protests than those
which go out against UNPUBLISHED
crime
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-04-05
Lecfur at Public School No, Am

Lectur at Public School No. An
audience that comfortably filed the
main room of Public School No. !
gathered last Friday evening upon
the occasion of a lecture upon physi-
ology, with steriopticon views, by DIR.
j. J. Jones, of this place. The music
Of the evening was presented by Misses
Annie Keller, Essie Taylor, Kate
Bath and Veanie Fuller, with Miss
Effie Baker at the organ. Miss
Mamie Mason read with fine expression
a selection entitled Crock Of Ages"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-04-05

a Farce.-The panorama of "Pil-
grim's Progress" exhibited Wednesday
evening, did not reach popular ex-
pectations. The paintings were very
inferior and the accompanying recital
by Prof. Wilson exceedingly crude.
Had the professor been wound up and
permitted to run down, his part of the
performance could not have been more
mechanical and uninspiring. The
novel features of the show consist
mostly in the high character of the
testimonials it carries. 1t was this
that induced its presentation here and
attracted a fine audience.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-04-05

Trouble In Ciearteld.- last
week the operators of the Clearfeld
region notified their men that on and
after April LIST the price of mining
would be reduced from so to 40 cents
per ton and all labor in the same pro-
portion. At meeting of the men to
consider the matter it was determined
to accept the reduction, provided the
companies would pay twice month,
do away with store orders, make q ton
of coal 1000 pounds as the law directs,
and allow the drivers $1.75 per day.
The last report, however, indicates that
they have abandoned these demands
and accepted in toto the operators
terms. 1t is not likely this action will
affect wages here this year, but look
out for next.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-04-05

Coming Elections is understood
that the Tax Collectors will be elected
at the meeting of the county COM
miSsioners week after next.
The election for Mayor and Council
men takes place Monday next.
Messrs. Charles Brode, Conrad Lapp
and George A. Wingert are the Judges.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-04-05

The Weather.-The JOURNAL pre-
sumes only to indicate radical changes.
When we stated last week that "some
disturbance might be looked for about
next Friday" 4th inst, we were satisfied
there were squally times ahead for the
week, but were mistaken as to the
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-04-05

Observation-Disclosures Smeltz to the
saloon formerly occupied by John
Wambach; the latter to his place on
Taylor street.
Frank c. Beall's grocery to room
adjoining his hardware store.
N. NJ. Deans hardware changed to
room in Gross building vacated by
Mr.. Beall.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-04-05

A Ne" Use for Fre.iamp.-A New
ark, N. j., dispatch to the Cumberland
Times. dated April I'd, states:
In the Methodist conference to-day the
special committee on the Bristor case reported
that the charges of immortality were sustained,
and recommended his. explosion. lie will
appeal
1t is suspected that what is really
needed is a dynamite bomb thrown ur
der the intelligent compositor's case.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-04-05
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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-04-05
ODD FELLOWS OPERA HOUSE.
April IS, 10, y, . and %, 1884.

SEASON TICKETS, rs CTS,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-04-05


country. Their titles to political
preferment are based upon this Just
assumption, and they have been al
lowed by the people with generous
liberality. They have gone to Con-
gress and the Legislature by scores
and pre-empted position by establish
ing formulas of enactment SO COM
pick and diffuse that laymen are ma
turally deemed incapable of compre,
bending much less mastering them.
Among these are our criminal stat
utes, the construction of which is
fought over in every court, both sides
Of an issue fortified by volumes of
precept and precedent world without
end. The abstract is everything; the
concrete nothing. Unlike PLATE, it
is not 'what is truth 2" but what is
not truth? When unpurchased by
money the "king-becoming grace of
justice" is inundated upon some
'doubt," or sacrificed to some specious
"plea;" the lambs are shorn and the
wolves set free-the innocent wall
and the guilty rejoice.
But this sort of thing is reaching
the end of its tether. The Cincinnati
riot is the burning essay of a feeling
yet in its youth. With all it's de-
struction of life and property there
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-15
HOUSE.
TERRIBLE DISASTER.

CINCINNATI, o., Feb. 15.-At $40 o'clock
this morning an alarm of fire was sounded
from the box at Ludlow and Pearl streets,
where the water surrounds the houses.
When all engine reached the place it was
discovered that the rear portion of two
brick buildings on the south side of Pearl
street, near Ludlow, had fallen in and that
ten persons had been buried in the ruins or
drowned The occupants Of the front por-
ton had given au alarm and before the real
cause was asccrtained the fire alarm was
sounded The iiremen in conjunction with
the police, made superhuman efforts to res
cue the living and recover the bodies Of the
dead The buildings were used as boarding
houses with from 20 to 80 occupants. The
living were soon taken out, but ten occu-
pants are known to have been crushed or
drowned.
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IIDGE MEADE.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria GAzETTE.)
RICHMOND, VA, Feb. H. go p. m.-The
special committee Of the Legislature to in-
vestigate certain charges preferred against
Judge n. B. Meade, of the Corporation
Court of Alexandria, by Messrs. John NJ.
johnson and Geo A. Mushbach, met this
morning when counsel for Judge Meade,
Col. Charles s. Stringfsllow, of Richmond,
and Mr.. Edmund Burke, of Alexandra,
moved the committee to ignore the I'd ana
Sd charges, which are OF misconduct III Of
flee and unilness for the position of judge
on account of want of character, because OF
their generality and want of specification,
This motion was opposed by Mr. John Nj.
Johnson, counsel for the memoriaists.
The motion was granted.
The memorialists were then required to
present specific charges.
Judge Meade's counsel then asked to pro-
coed with the investigation on the charge OF
incompetency, whereupon the accusers ask
ed for further time, and the case was ad-
iourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-15
lCOMMUN1CATED

A NEW DEPOT NEEDED. Now that the
W., O. & w. r. R. has fallen into the hands
of persons who have shown themselves able
to hold and operate it with success, it would
not be aIniss to suggest that their passenger
depot ought to be nearer to the centre Of
business than the present location allows.
1t may be well to call attention TO the
fact that by an ordinance Of the City Coun-
ell they have at present right to come as
far az Cameron on Lee street but it would
be more to the purpose if this right was ex.
tended TO allow them to cross Cameron and
come to King street, where passenger de-
pot could be established, much to the con-
vcnience Of every one who now patronizes
the road.
We think the officers Of the w., 0. & W.
r. X. Co., should awake to the Importance
of this matter. II, as they claim, their in
terests are identical with those of Aexan-
dra, they ought to show it by coming in
closer contact with the business interests Of
the town PROGRESS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-15

COURT OF APPEALS Observation-Disclosures
apan.l Robertson. From the Circuit Court
of Augusta county. Affirmed, Judge Lewis
delivering The opinion.
Dun against Seaboard and Roanoke r. R.
Co. From the Corporation Court Of Ports.
mouth. Affirmed, Judge Lacy delivering
the opuion.
Montague and wife against Allans exec
utor. From the Chancery Court of the
city of Richmond. Affirmed, Judge Faun-
leroy delivering the opinion.
Birch against Sinton and wife. From the
Circuit Court Of Alexandria county. AT
tirmed, Judge Hinton delivering the opin-
ion.
Cox against Carr, Morriss against Gar
land, and Gloucester county against Mid
dlesex county. Put on privilege docket.
Moses against Cromwell. Argued by
Judge W. NJ Tredway for plaintiff in error,
and W. H. c. Ellis for defendant in error.
Marquis Jones, esq, was allowed to prac-
ticc IA counsel in this court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-15

A WHOLE CHURCH EXCoMMUNIcATED.-
St. Procop's Church, of Cleveland, Ohio, is
a Catholic institution, having about 1000
members, all Bohemians. Trouble has ex-
listed for some time between the church Of
6cials and Bishop Gilmour, of that diocese.
The bishop recently appointed four council
men for the church. TIE members refusing
to accept the decision, the bishop excom
municated the entire church. The bishop
says:
This interdict means that neither mass
will be said nor sacraments administered
within the limits of the parish, and the dead
shall be buried without funeral service.
Nor shall the members of st. Procop's par
sh be entitled to receive the sacraments in
another parish. or at the hands of any other
priest in the Diocese OF Cleveland"
The indictments held a meeting on Satur-
day and resolved to pursue their course in
defiance of the bishop. Father Furdek has
been transferred to the parish of Our Lady
of Lourdes Bishop Gilmour Monday ap-
piled to Mayor Farley for the appointment
of special policeman 10 take charge Of the
church effects until the interdict is removed.
This will remain in force until the congre-
CATION informs the bishop of its intention to
submit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-15
DIED.

February H. 1884, VIM B. PRICE, in the 73rd
year of his age 10" Funeral from his late resi-
drncc. No 275 King street, tomorrow Saturday
afternoon, at 3 o'clock Friends OF the family are
respectfully invited.
III this city, February II, 1854, at SID p. H.
Of commissions, THOMAS LURTIE, son of Thomas
f. and Roberta Gorham. in the 4th year of his
age E;s- The funeral will take place lroin the
residence of its parents, on Duke street, between
Fuyctta and Payne, tomorrow saturday. morn
ing at l | o'clock. Friends of the family are in
yitrl tu attend
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-15
ADVICE 70 MOTHERS.

Mrs WINsLows SOOTHING SYRUP should al
ways he used when children cutting teeth.
IL relieves tho little sufferer at once it produces
Natural, quiet sleep by relieving the child from
pain, and the little cherub awakes las bright rs a
hutton" 1t is very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, alays all pain, re-
leves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best
known remedy for diarrhea, whether arising
from teething or other causes Twenty-Five cents
bottle my4-M. YVES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-15
LOCAL, RREVlTIFS.

The ferry house at the foot of King street
has been removed
Mr. Merton f. Church, OF Herndon, and
Miss Carrie Z. Norhrup, Of Falls Church,
were married at the latter place yesterday.
Mr.. w. H. Brooks who has commenced
the manufacture of bolts and chains here,
yesterday turned out his first rolled screw
bolt.
A marriage license was issued in Wash.
irgton yesterday to Washington Trammell
and Virginia D. Trammel, both Of Fairfax
county.
The troops composing the Louisiana Ma
toual Guard, of which Major Wat Tyler
Cluverus, formerly of this city, is an officer,
will participate in the ceremonies to be OBJ
served in unwilling the statue of General
Lee. at New Orleans, on the ODD inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-15

IpENTIFIED.-The body OF the man who
was killed on the V. M. r. w. last week
near Culpeper has been identified as that of
William Curtis, who left Culpeper upwards
of thirty years ago and had not been heard
of since. Curtis was attending protracled
meeting at church near Stevensburg,
where he and one Frederick Brown got luto
q difficulty and Brown was killed by Pis'
tol in the hands of Curtis The latter dis,
appeared and was never seen again until
the night of his death. He had been out
West
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-15

reports that General Grant IS i'll q critical
! condition are unfounded.
German papers think the submission OF
the tribes of Merv 10 Russia is worse for
England than the disasters i'll ihc = ""an.
Dispatches from Cairo say the lehe have
evacuated opposition, len miles IRON S'a-
kim. Four Ably s>iniau tribes are said i" to
hostile 10 Ell Mahdi, and will attack bin AS
scou as possible The Hadindowah tribe a
very powerful one, has declared in favor OF
FL Mahdi.
A dispatch from Dallas, Texas, says the
Trinity river is overlooking its banks and
causing some damage. The river is said to
be still rising at Madison, Ind, and is ex-
pected to reach its highest point today
Seven houses have been washed away there,
and as many more at Milton, KY. Three
thousand persons are homeless and destitute
at Madison. The wind wave which passed
over Lawrenceburg yesterday and last night
augmented the troubles previously existing
Five houses were blown down and from two
to three million feet of lumber set adrift.
The Grahamsville mills are total wreck
and the court house has to be entered in
skins. At nine o'clock this morning the
river at Cincinnati was 70 feet inches high,
and falling. The Delaware, at Easton, Pa,
this morning was nineteen feet high,
and logs and lumber were being swept
along in large quantities. An ice gorge has
formed at Oyerslaugh, n. Y, and the river
has risen twelve feet and is still rising. The
weather is cold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-15

4 RMORY HALL. FRIDAY EV'G, FEB'f. 10.
n LOUISE MARGUERITE,
The wonderful eleven-year old child PIMA
DONNA aud ACTRESS, will appear in flV i'm
presentations and musical acts. AS Margherita III
scene from the Opera of Faust, introducing the
famous Jewell song. As the Seraph she will rem
der Hanlcl's beautiful solo, angels ever bright
and fair, "The Kings Champion" Tho Paris
Dude and Dudinette," new, humorous musical
double act. written expressly for and sung only
by Marguerite. Little Phil. Marguerite will rem
der Parepa Rosa's Great Waltz Song, "Ecstacy,'
and "Ernani lnvolami.'
The press and public pronounce her truly
miniature Patti" AL of her acts and solos are
given in rich and appropriate costumes, with OK,
traord:nary vocal power, exquisite expression and
thrilling dramatic action
NJ. ELMER CARRIER, the BOY PIANIST, will
perform several Of his impromptn Overtures,
Fantasies, &c
LITTLE PHIL" who is only eight years old,
will sing the popular character song in costume,
~ LITTLE MAUDE SHARPE will also render
choice selections.
Adult tickets soc; gallery and children's tick
cts 25c.
Tickets for the 100 reserved seats can be OBJ
tanned without extra charge at Tennessons.
feb11.5t-
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To.DAY's TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Frank James has arrived at Huntsville,
Ala. in charge Of the federal authorities.
Miss Fortescue claims 100000 damages
from Lord Garmoyle for breach ofpromise.
The strike among the hands employed in
the Petersburg, Va, tobacco factories has
ended.
Two hundred and forty-six business fail
ures occurred in the United States during
the past seven days.
The Philadelphia Medical Neps says the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-15

POLICE REPORT. Last night was cool and
cloudy with snow about 4 o'clock this morn
ing There were three dodgers but no pris-
oners at the station house, so the Mayor
this morning had no case before him for
trial
Justice Arnell last night had before him
Young man on the charge of an assault on
young woman. The charge was not proved
and the case dismissed on the payment by
the Young man of fine of 81 so and cost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-15

JOHNNY had been playing out in the mud, and
had gotten his feet wet. As a natural conse-
uuence, when this was discovered after he
had gone in the house, he (metaphorically)
got fits" from his maternal relative. After list
ening patiently for some time he lost his temper
and impatiently interiected: Dog gone 1t! II I'd
got my feet wet carrin' in coal for you you
wouldn't a. said word"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-15

THE WEATHER--A slight fall OF snow
early this morning covered the ground for a
short time, but all traces of it were soon OBJ
liberated by the rays of the sun when soon
shone out. The temperature is consdera-
bly, lower than for the past week out the
day has been bright and seasonao!e ana was
enjoyed by mankind generally many OF
whom for some time, on account of the
damp, disagreeable weather, have been
compelled to keep indoors
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-15

REoUIs1T1oN.-City Sergeant Smith yes
terday received requisition from Governor
Cameron on the Maryland authorities for
Charles Miller, late captain of the schooner
f. c. Scranton, which is now sunk in Queen
street dock. Miller is now in Annapolis
and Sergeant Smith left here this Il, morning orr, Ing
with the papers to arrest him on the charge
of stealing the anchors, chains, &c, OF the
schooner and selling them in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-15

PRoLIF1c.-A note from Vienna, Fairfax
co.. says: ,,,
"Mr. J. P. Wilson, living near Arcola,
Loudouu CO., Va, has eve that gave blrth
to six well formed lambs on the 9th OF this
month and the writer of this was an eye wit
ness. Only one of the lambs is now living
and doing we'll"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-15

JUDGE MEADE's CASE. The taking Of
testimony in the case of Judge Meade, of
the Corporation Court of this city, against
whom charges have been preferred
commenced in Richmond to-day be.
fore the committee appointed by the LesisIa-
ture Mayor Beckham and II number OF
the lawyers of this city who had been SUN
moned to appear as witnesses III the case
left here this morning for that city and
Judge Meade went there last night. Sew
eral petitions i'll favor of Judge Meade, sign
ed by number of,he lawyers, city officers
aud business men generally have been for
warded to the Legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-15

TEMPERANCE There was 81 very large
number present at the Colored Methodist
Church, Roberts Chapel1 Washington ST.,
last night to hear Major Holden, the tenl-
perance advocate. Delegations from the
Reform Club and Golden Light Lodge were
also present Fifty-three signatures to the
total abstinence pledge were obtained, ana
the meeting, shortly after ten o'clock, adj
journed. Tonight a meeting will be held at
the Reform Club rooms, at which time 1t Is
expected Charley Nye will be present IN
addition to Major Holden.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-15

The W., O. & w. K. r. COMPANY, says
the Loudoun Mirror, evidently means bust
ness and is steadily improving the condition
of its property, both rolling stock and road
bed. The impro yements mainly consist on
that end of the line in the building Of
new and substantial bridges-one having
been recently completed over Broad Run
aud another is in course of erection over
Tuscarora-th provision Of new ties in sui
icient quantities to supply the places OF AL
old ones needing TO be removed, and the
distribution OF large quantities OF steel rails
along their line, ali OF which will be put 10
place as soon as the weather will permit
The masonry already done on the Tuscarora
bridge is a beautiful piece of work and the
superstructure will, doubtless, be no less
perfect. Those who are disposed to gruni'
bic at the seeming slowness Of the work,
should remember that the weather for the
past two months has not been such as to
render possible the rapid prosecution of
railroad work, and that at best, railroad
cannot, any more than a world, De built III
day.
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MARRIED.

In Trinity Church, fredericksburg, OH Wednes-
day, February 18th. 1884, by Rev. DR.. +. G. Muir
daugh, Miss ELIZA LANE, daughter of Judge
Montgomery Slaughter to Mr.. JOHN SFROTi-
Elk BERGMAN
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AlfyaEtIrga p9a1efiG
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FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 1,
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES, Feb. Is. 1854.
For the Middle Atlantic States clearing, followed
by fair weather northeriy winds shifting to east
aud south OH Saturday, stationary followed on
saturday By slowly rising temperature, slight
rise followed by falling barometer.