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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03
Eastern TieWs of the Coal Trade

The newest items to report IN BIZ
luminous trade is that the Clearfield
people have at last succeeded in
selling some coal. By dint of untir-
ing energy they have sold few small
lots to steamship lines, which want
ed to stock up against possible adj
vance, Only this and nothing more
is new regarding the bituminous
trade. Shendoah pa Herald.
Nets York.-Bituminous Goals are
at very low figures, apparently below
actual cost of production, with new
coal territory being developed by the
opening Of new railroads. Consum-
ers ought to be materially profiting
by the present low prices for this de-
scription of fuel.-Mining Record.
Bitumineus coal in all parts Of tn e
country is quoted as dull and quiet;
il is an extremely interesting question
as to where this low priced era will
Lead the miners and operators of this
variety of fuel. VIII not some of
them have to close down their pits
and await the turn in the tide which
must come Hs Il natura! result. The
railways are so intimately connected
with this industry that it seems as if
they were likely to be even more so.
When this comes about will they not
have TO agree upon some plan of
operations that will give them bet
ter return on the coal and its trans
portation than is now the case? 10
be sure, they can never expect to get
back to the rates received four or five
years ago, but they can do better
by agreement-than they are now
receiving. The operator has reduced
the cost Of mining to what seems to
be the minimum under the present
circumstances, and no reduction is
possible on this item. The consump-
ton Of bituminous coal is increasing,
and there was no practical necessity
for the low prices at which the COM
modify has been sold this season.
Many of the producers are merely de-
plotting their territory and will have
nothing to show as result of their
work in very few years Coal is
still quoted here at tide at very small
fractions over three dollars per ton,
f. o. b. and the varieties which are
offered increase in numbers.-Coal
Trade Journal.
Observation-Disclosures opera
tors are anxiously asking why the
Vanderbilt road has been dried up,
six or eight miles from Philipsburg.
A few weeks ago, they were promised
a rapid extension of the line, not only
to Philipsburg, but beyond but work
there is at a stand-still, and there
seems to be no disposition to carry
out the programme announced in the
early part of the season. The btu
minous coal men have very little to
say this week. A few of them have
entered into some good contracts,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03
position of people born down there but

position Of people born down there but
growing gray-headed in this longitude.
The Western Maryland railroad
takes by contract, made Wednesday,
its supply of coal for one year from
the Georges Creek region.
George H. Hooking opens a shoe
store in Paul's Opera House building
room lately occupied by N. N. Dean.
Don't forget-Prof. Caughy's enter
tainment in Odd Fellows Opera House
is one of the proposals for very early
day.
James II, Ward offers for sale fifty
shares Frostburg gas stock.
Since work has set in with oldtime
vigor the streets are not so populous
during laboring hours.
The excavation for Rev. Father
Schmitt's cistern grows deeper each
day. The cellar drain Of the pastoral
residence is finished.
George H. Wittig's store is full of
goods that young people want.
Those wiseacres who are informing
us with immense sincerity about the
names of the Chicago nominees for the
Presidency resemble the editor of the
Cumberland Times in that ablest effort
of his life when he tells all he knows Of
weather prophets" Both grope along
under the hallucination that history is
complete.
Don't go bass fishing Maryland
waters until June 1st.
See how A. Fl. Amick wants to sell
goods. When man advertises the
fact is prima .facie evidence that he de-
sires to sell. When he doesn't adver-
tise it may be taken that he doesn't
care straw whether he sells or not.
Another thing: When purchaser
discerns an anxious seller he sees
through the same lens chance for
Notwithstanding he has no means
through logic or ratiocination to as
certain in the fellow who doesn't adj
vertise.
Our statesmen in the House Of Rep
resentatives are spreading themselves
on the Morrison tariff bill. Debate in
the Committee of the Whole is expect
ed to close at 4p. m. next Tuesday.
NJ II pop1or e,ocl, ,,,o,% J,,lo.
does not want to be forgotten in the
rush and turmoil of life. He says
imam shall not live by bread Alone"
but that an accompaniment of meat
and gravy is sometimes indispensable
to both healthy taste and digestion.
He keeps the quality of meats that You
want.
Ice cream is ripe.
Comments amounting to grateful
expressions are rife over the re-employ-
ment of "black- listed men, men by the
Consolidation company. Now, boys,
deserve we'll this long-delayed recog-
milton of your title to fair chance.
Commissioners meet on the It'll.
w. Scott Burton executed lately for
us an artistic piece of work, hard to
beat. At least those who have seen
it pronounce the job a gem of beauty.
George A. Wingert, druggist, furnish
ed the materials, and between the two
here is a combination difficult to over
reach. Both are advertisers, as the
reader may we'll imagine.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03

but most of them are waiting. Ne
gotiations are now in progress with
Eastern parties, as to the placing of
a good deal of soft coal. Prices have
gone to very low limits; in fact, as
far as prices are concerned, the bot
tom has dropped out of bituminous
trade. Ell -
Boston.--There is very little in BIZ
luminous coal. The market is raked
bare of contracts of any size.-Engi.
neering and Mining Journal.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03
SNATcHED FROM THE GRAVE

SNATcHED FROM THE CRAVE
NY wife was at the brink of the
grave. She had been given up to
die by three of Allegheny City's best
physicians. They all pronounced
her disease Consumption. Her fin
ger-nails and lips were blue; was
pulseless at the wrist; We were all
called to witness her death. At this
moment neighbor brought in DR..
HARTMAN, who prescribed q tea
spoonful of Peruna every hour. She
improved from the first dose, and in a
week she was up, and now (less than
SIX months) she is we'll. See page
80 in the ellis of Life" a book you
can get gratis from your Druggist.
If not, address DR.. Hartman, Column
bus, Ohio. It's. EBERLEIN,
South Chicago, III.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03
MINING TROUBLES THREATENED.

MINING TROUBLES THREATENED.
Mining troubles in the Hooking
Valley, Ohio, are increasing, and a
bitter feeling against the operators
has sprung up in that region. On
Saturday circular addressed to the
miners in the Hooking Valley was
circulated by the Columbus and
Hooking coal and iron company and
the Ohio coal exchange, stating that
markets of these operators have been
taken from them by Pittsburg coal,
and claiming that there must be re-
duction in the price of mining or a
suspension during the summer. The
men have held meeting, and have
decided to strike rather than accept
a reduction. The operators have
threatened to import Hungarians
and Italians. and the men declare
that no foreigners will be allowed in
the mines.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03
ADDITIONAL LOCAL,

Died-Wednesday, April Odd, 1884,
Mrs. REBECcA WILLIAMS, colored, OF
this place, aged 50 years.
In this place Monday evening April
%, 1884, Mr.. JEREMIAH CoUNIHAN,
aged 80 years. Mr.. c. was known to
be in poor health, but his friends ap-
pretended no early development of a
serious nature. His death was. there
fore, unexpected. The funeral took
place Wednesday at the Catholic
church.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03

Brerfties.--A rencontre took place
in Barton last Saturday between DR..
w. J. Piper aud James Campbell,
prominent citizens of that place.
During the wrestle Campbell endeav-
ored to take a pistol from Piper, when
1t was discharged, the shot taking
effect in the latter's hand, inficting
a painful wound. The immediate oc-
casion of the trouble was a newspaper
controversy in tbs Homecoming Reriesc
The "Clarysville" property, near
Eckhart. the large building on which
was used as a military hospital during
the war, was purchased at trustees
sale last Saturday by W. R. Percy. OF
this place, for So ,2240.
Attention is called to the advertise
ment of II. j. Hardin, of Vineland, N.
Z. The testimonials and medical re-
ports concerning the salubriousness of
the climate, winter and summer, at
Vineland, are quite inviting, especially
to invalids who suffer in raw and damp
localities. Eineland is in Moore
county, near the centre of the State,
equldlstant from mountain and sea-
shore, and easily reached by rail from
any quarter. Great inducements are
offering for investment there.
Andrew Smeltz owns Floridian
curiosity-one tina; has attracted
much interest and comment. 1t is the
upper jaw of a saw-tish, forty inches
long. Fifty-six teeth, twenty-eight on
each side-ranging from ono and one
quarter to tive-eighths of an inch in
length, are set from one end to the other
Of this formidable natural implement
Of offensive and defensive warfare.
The saw-fish is one of the most power
ful enemies of the whale. The speci-
men described above was brought
from Florida by Mr.. C. A. Smeltz.
Mr.. c. F. Hetzel favors Us with n
copy of the Report of the Oyster Com
mission to the recent Legislature.
With its illustrated pages, maps and
lS3 pages of printed matter, it is u
ponderous document.
The Cumberland Times of last Sat
urday spoke OF ii as day after its own
hking--one of the lovelest of the season.
AT the moment of printing that state
ment AS contradicting the JoURNAL's
prediction of unsettled weather until
the end of the month" q cyclone was
terminating in Ohio which, the Times
of Tuesday says, devastated two
counties"
Frostburg will not be represented
at either of the Chicago conventions.
The Old Council will adjourn sine die
Monday evening, however, and the
new one come in for the ensuing years
"cussing."
Gardening tools are holding morning
seances and afternoon matinees all
over town.
Witnesses in the Tiddy suit against
the town of Frostburg are summoned
to appear in Oakland Tuesday, May
9th. An effort will be made it is be-
lieved, to remove the case down on the
Eastern Shore, where the people be-
lieve that municipal corporations are
made to be bled. At lea; I some folks
unkindly infer this idea from the dis
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03
The JURY SYSTEM AGAIN.-Mr.
Joseph Merrefield writes to the Bal
timore San as follows:

JobepH MeTrcuelu virtues W Iue Dal-
timore San as follows: p
Let us try to educate public senti-
ment SO that parties on trial shall al
ways elect to be tried by the judge
rather than by the jury. Trial by the
latter is too often Il farce: .- 10
Fret, Because juries are never unan-
imous in opinion, and their verdict is
nearly always matter of compromise
or coercion.
Second, Because the men suitable and
fit for jurors generally manage to
squirm out Of jury duty on some plea
or other, not being patriotic enough
to subordinate their own individual
business to the common good Of their
fellow-citizens, leaving to act in their
stead jury from the more ignorant
and untitled class, too often ''profes-
sional jurymen," who have no other
occupation or visible means of living.
Third, Because of the great and
worse than useless expense incurred by
our courts in thus empanelling the
very jury untitled 10 act in such ca
pacity, and less likely to lender ver-
dict in accordance with justice than
the unbiased and educated Judge on
the bench, whose every decision would
undergo the strict scrutiny Of the press
and the people, and therefore be in
turn judged by the "roz populi,'' which
few judges would dare to defy.
Mr.. Merrefeld reasons we'll. His
use of the term, "roa populi," induces
us, however, to refer to letter recent
ly received from Nebraska reader,
complaining Of all editorial in this
paper several weeks ago upon the
"I.esson of the Cincinnati Riot" but
which, on account of its tone, we had
determined to pass without notice.
Unlike Mr.. Merrefeld's employment
of the term our correspondent warns
us in substance that "ro1 popuh is ro9
Del" that the jury system, erected
upon the popular ideal of administra-
tive justice by the voice Of the people,
is a Divine institution, and must be
so respected. Inasmuch as the arti-
Gle criticized contained nothing con-
troverting this very fine but familiar
thought, it is not easy to imagine
wherein we have offended. Never
theless, after consideration we are not
80 sure that the old quotation is not
an old fallacy. "Por popul1' has been
the patron of too many substantial,
durable, demonstrated wrongs to be
accepted as Divine. 1t once built up
and fostered slavery, an institution
which our Nebraska friend not only
failed to respect" but hated. And
then, bowling on both sides Of great
questions, it has brought on every
war that ever devastated society. In
short, We conclude that the able
author of the phrase was a classical
liar.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03

Improvements. John Wambach's
house wont look like the same when
he is done.
B. Stern's brick addition is nearing
completion.
People on Frost's avenue express a
determination to have the finest street
in town, Shade trees have been
or will be planted with prodigal liber-
atty before the lots of the Frost man.
sion, Mrs. Mary Felsing, Miss A. R.
Hartzell, John Gerlach, J. S. Metzger,
J. n. Benson and George H. Wittig.
The last named has lately set out in
his lots seventy six fine fruit trees and
great deal Of shrubbery. That is the
way to make property valuable.
NJ. Yungerman, on Broadway, has
frightened his surroundings consider
bly,. He Is engaged in building ten
pin alley in the rear of the summer
house.
Andrew Fox will soon be able to oc-
cupy the new rear building attached
to his Broadway residence.
The yard of the Episcopal church
will be filled to street level shortly.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03

The miners of the Broad Top
coal region struck on Friday, April 1a,
against q reduction of wages, from
so to 40 cents per ton. They went
to work next day at the reduced
price.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03

In Russia the minister of finance
attributes the gloomy condition of
trade to the competition of the Uni
ted States, Canada and India as ex-
porters of wheat.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03

The Weather.-It is not pretended,
of course, to presignify the weather for
particular localities. At this stage of
advancement this is impracticable.
Even the Signal Service, with its extern
sive electrical appliances, processes to
give only general features for wide belts
of territory. These notices are neces-
sarily short because predicated upon
known atmospheric conditions and di-
rectious. When it comes, however, to
indicating several days in advance the
bases themselves even approximate
fulfillment should be allowed some
credit.
Now, 1t is unnecessary to say that
the last few days of April were "un-
settled" or that MAY opened pleas
antly," according to our prediction, for
the Cumberland Times will not believe
it. People, however, who have been
saying that "a little rain would not
come amiss," will not forget some dis
appointment felt Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, when decided indications
of rain gave place to wind and dust.
Nor will they overlook how pleasant
ly" May was ushered in with Thurs
day.
For three days OF next week we will
venture this much particularly: Mon
day, Tuesday and Friday brother Tay-
lor may leave off his overcoat. Should
he meanwhile hear any empyrean
rumbling in the direction of Frost
burg, he can safely put on the over
coat and then encase the package in q
feather bed, 4. e., as he is awfully
afraid of Frostburg thunder. But
Frostburg is not the lair OF. the light
ming bolt nor the cradle of the cyclone.
just now it is simply burst of vernal
loneliness above the clouds which Law
dark and heavy upon the editorial
mind of Cumberland.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03

LATEST NEws.-The General Con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church began its sessions Thursday
morning in Philadelphia. The at
tendance was very large, the dele
gates occupying the seats on the
lower floor, and on the stage were
seated the bishops. Hon. R. E. Pat
tison, governor Of Pennsylvania, and
delegate from the Philadelphia
Conference, was introduced and ex-
tended a welcome to the delegates on
behalf of Pennsylvania.
In the great walking match in
New York the latest score was: Fitz-
gerald 1896 miles; Rowell $40; Nor
emac 1868; Vint 1853; Herty 1855;
Panchot 344; Nitaw 1886; Elson 333.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03

A NARROW gauge railroad from
Confluence up the Youghiogheny in
to Garrett County, Maryland, is con-
templated. 1t would develop large
quantities of coal and timber.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03

AT one point in Garfield County,
Col, II distinct veins of coal are ex-
posed, several are from to 8 feet
thick, and one appears to be rs feet
between walls,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03
The property known as
Paul's Opera House,

Beginning for the same at the southeast cor
ner of Jacob Jarrett lot on the National road,
and on the north side of said National road,
and then running with the north side of said
road eastwardly towards the Catholic church
in the town of Frostburg 68 feet 5 inches, and
then running in northerly direction 1854 feet
to an alley at a point distant GA feet from the
northeast corner of said Jarretts lot, and then
in a southerly direction with the east side or
boundary of said Jarretts lot to the place Of
beginning it being the same lot which was
conveyed by Martin John Spalding and 9TH
ers to Thomas H. Paul by deed dated March
%, 1868, and recorded in Liber H. R., No. p,
folio 249 of the Land Records of Allegany
county.
SECOND.
14U that Tract of Land
Lying along the line Of the Cumberland. and
Pennsylvania railroad, containing 81 ACRES
more or less, which was conveyed to the said
Thomas II. Paul by deed bearing date the It'll
day of March, 1872, from the Consolidation
coal company and George w. McCulloh, and
recorded in liber II. r., No SO, folio 3S2, Of
the Land Records aforesaid.
THIRD.
All that Portion Of the Leasehold
Property
Conveyed to the said Thomas H. Paul by
George w. McCulloh by lease for 80 years,
dated September %, 1869, and recorded in
Liber II. r., No, 30, folio 2O4, of the Land
Records aforesaid, which is not embraced
within the bounds of the above described
''2d'' tract, said portion not SO included con-
sisting of a tract of land lying near the above
described tract of CT acres, and containing
about ONE-FOURTH OF AN ACRE of land.
And hereby give notice, That on
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1884,
Beginning at 1920 a. M. upon the respective
properties in the order in which they are men
toned in this advertisement, will proceed to
sell to the highest bidder for cash the said in
terests of the said Thomas II. Paul in said
property so seized and taken in execution to
satisfy said judgment and costs.
Terms of sale--cdsh.
A. MCMILLAN,
April 19-ts Sheriff of Allegany county
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03

THE full returns of the output of
coal in Nova Scotia for last year,
show a total of 1,422,553 tons, of
which 1,297,523 tons were shipped.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03

The United States is second only
on the list of coal producers of the
world, new beds or fields being dis
covered and old ones still prolific.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03

referred has decided upon a re-
duction amounting to two and a half
per cent. The employers demanded
a reduction of ten per cent.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03

THE General Conference of the M.
E. Church, which met in Philadel-
phia Thursday is an interesting and
important church council. 1t is
composed of delegates from 80 annual
conferences, representing $4,000 trav-
cling and local preachers, and over
1900, 900 communicates.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03

Poiittcal.-Hon. Francis Miller, Sc
lected by the republican convention
held in Rockville last week as an elect
or on the State ticket, has written to
the Republican State committee de-
clining to run as an elector in view of
the question Of his ineligibility which
has been raised.
In the State convention at Hagers-
town Thursday J. W. Shuck, of Cum
berland, was placed on the committee
on credentials and organization, and
W. S. Douglas, of Homecoming, on res
olutions. Hon. Hart B. Holton, T. S.
Hodson, of Somerset; l.. N. Phillips,
of Frederick, and James Wallace, of
Dorchester, were elected delegates-at-
large to Chicago. J. J. Weaver, of
Carroll, and Thomas Gorsuch, of Fred
erick, were nominated electors-at-large
Hon. B. L. Turner, of this county. was
nominated elector for this COMPRESSION
al district, yiee Francis Miller, resigned.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03

THR long strike of the Western In
diana coal miners is about ended.
The operators demanded a reduction
from 81 to rs cents per ton. This
proposition was rejected by the mi
ners, and strike lasting two months
ensued. One or more companies
have offered So cents, and the matter
will be adjusted on that basis.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03

CONTRACTS have been made by
the Norfolk and Western railroad
with the owners of coal lands in the
Flat Top soft coal region of Virginia,
whereby they agree to develop their
properties at once and give their Ell
tire tonnage to the railroad company.
Ii ia expected that in short time
this business will reach 1000 tons a
day. This tonnage, it is said, will
be doubled as soon as the mines of
the Southwest Virginia Improvement
company at Pocahontas shall be re-
opened, which will probably occur
within month.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03

The arbitrator to whom the
question of wages in the manufactured
iron trade in Northern England was
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03

q. l.. WELLINGTON,
Treasurer Allegany county, Nd.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-05-03

A CATTLE-GRowERs CONVENTION.
The citizens of st. Louis are max
ing arrangements to entertain the
cattle-growers of the United States
and Territories, who are to meet in
convention in that city in November
next. The body, when convened,
will represent over two thousand mil
lions of dollars. 1t is to be not only
a convention of the cattle-growers Of
the country, but of the whole world.