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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-11
CONSERVATIVE" writing in IL

Cumberland Ne,cs of Tuesday, says:
1t seems to an impartial observer that
great deal of unseemly criticism is just now
being INDUCED in by some of the papers of
the county with regard to the manner of the
drawing of juries by Judge Hoffman. The
discussion has been provoked by the recent
application of a member of the bar to be
permitted to have some voice in the selection
of the 200 names placed in the box. These
criticisms, however, only serve to show a
lack of comprehension of the subject on the
part of those who indulge in them.
The JOURNAL is the only paper in
the county, so far as we have seen, that
has made any comment upon the mat
ter of which "Conservative" writes,
and that comment, comprised within
eight lines, was commendatory of both
lawyer and jndge. The formers
courage IN calling formal attention to
the matter was endorsed as a step in
the right direction. The latter's cheer
full invitation of suggestions Of i'm
provement were placed to his credit,
both as follows:
r. T. Semmes voiceda quiet, earnest, extern
sive sentiment when he objected to system
which appears to mobilize the jury establish
ment of this county. And Judge Hotfman's S
prompt showing of willingness to entertain
suggestions of improvement are creditable to
his office and himself.
1t is undeniable that dissatisfaction
prevails with the existing system of
drawing juries. Is it "unseemly
criticism to report the facte
But when the Court recognizes the
fact, is it "unseemly criticism" to
mention that recognition with ap-
prevail
The JOURNAL, therefore, pleads not
guilty.
The article, evidently written by n
lawyer, is otherwise better iointed.
1t portrays evils to come from the
adoption or MIR. Semmes' suggestion
which it were well to avoid.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-11
CORRESP0N DENCE
TTuHted-MOre Truth and Honesty
FRosTBURe, Mn. Dec. 10, 1886.

FRosrBURa, Nh. Dec. 10, 1886.
To the MINING JOURNAL.
In last weeks issue of the Iona
aconing Rerieeo one signing himself
"Vistas" portrays dreadful picture
of the condition of the miners of this
region and calls the attention of the
superintendents aud mining bosses to
the honesty practiced by the officials
of the Maryland coal company towards
their employees.
At this juncture | would have
"Vistas" understand that the con-
tributor OF these lines is employed by
company whose officials know how
to treat their men just as honestly
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-11
New Business Locals.

What Can BE Done by trying again
and keeping up courage many things seem
ingy impossible may be attained. HundreC 5
of hopeless cases of Kidney and Liver Con
paint have been cured by Electric Bitter
after every thing else had been tried in vain.
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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-11
u. FROSTBURG MD, DECEMBER H. 1886.

THE Wellington (Kansas) Postal Card
lost an advertisement because it had
said more about one business mans
new baby than another. The art of re-
porting fresh arrivals is ticklish one,
but it does not come high in this vine
yard of intelligence. Hence, artists
are plentiful. Ordinary papers also.
THE Frostburg JOURNAL says "Bruder Fay
didn't catch on to the Austro- Hungarian lingo
idea" Bruder Fay thinks he did catch on,
but did not take hold" as expected by the
JOURNAL. 1t would have been laccherlich had
he done so.-Oakland D,mocrat.
Bruder Fay continues in error.
Catching on" and "taking hold" are
equivalent terms, particularly among
democrats.
And should our bruder hesitat to
make his subscribers and exchanges
laugh Do we gather thistles from a
fig tree ? Or, changing metaphors, is
it not better to play the wedding bell
than to run an engine of melancholy !?
The Bedouin never explores desert to
find duck nobody traverses Garrett
to find anything good for cold shall
it be understood also that we must
vainly scour the pages of the Democrat
for an excuse to grin
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-11

ONE who has noticed the JOURNALS s
remarks on diphtheria sends us the
following clipping:
| Some few years ago many of the gas en-
| gineers and physicians of this country earn
estly discussed the subject of the probability
that the use of kerosene oil as an agent for
domestic Lighting might be in some degree
connected with the propagation and spread
of that miserable disease, diphthera Not
wlthstanding the fact that the users of kero-
sene, as rule, laughed at the discussion as
ridiculous, those who supported the theory
We're convinced of the soundnesS of their
assertions, since the testimony collected ap-
peared to substantiate the claims advanced,
although it cannot be said that many converts
were thereby made. Recent attempts were
instituted to renew the discussion, and DIR.
Wilson, of Meriden, Conn, in letter to the
New Haven Register, submits the following
startling evidence in support of the affirm
ative side cf the proposition. The Doctor
says
There were II deaths in the town Of Meri-
den in one year, and by personal investiga-
ton | found that in every case the family
used kerosene lamps. There were many
other cases in Merden that year-the spread
of the disease being from contagon-but not
in single instance where gas CT candles were
used was there case of that disease which
terminated fatally.
This would indeed seem to be more than a
mere coincidence.
The suggestion is one well worth
immediate and thorough inquiry by
our Health Boards and county.
If tho old wells are innocent, let
them be acquitted.
Meanwhile. we shall h,ld them as
accessories at least to q dreadful
disease.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-11

Bear In the WOods.-Intelligenc reach
ed here Thursday that a bear was seen that
day in "Pmy Woods" between Frostburg
and Borden Shaft, and that about twenty
men had gone to look for him. AT the hour
of going to press, however, not hunter had
been caught.
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THE insane asylum is fixed fact.
1t will be located on the almshousc
farm, near Cumberland. In a little
while it will be funny to see the city
editors, lawyers, doctors, merchants
and other headlights ciphering up the
costs Of running it. For, strange to
say, it will be one of tLose economical
institutions which, the more it costs
the more the profit will come to-the
city.
Frostburg, as usual, is left.
The only reminder of our public
charities which we will enjoy, as here
tofore, are one or two of the ubiquitous
outside pensioner. Take him and her
from us and not q knot will be left
which ties us to the head of canal
navigation.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-11

The Insane Asylum.-At Tuesday S
meeting of the County Commissioners plan
for an asylum for the insane was adopted.
Specifications were authorized on which bids
will be invited not later than January /. The
Cumberland Nees says
The various portions of the work will be
let separately. The building is expected +
cost about $4,000. 1t will be three stori,
high, with cupola, and will be handsom,
structure, and provided with all modern con
veniences. 1t will have accommodations for
so inmates. The building will be located to
the left of the almshouse.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-11
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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-11

A Severe Hurt.-Tuesday of last week
George s. Wilson, working i'll the lumber
mill of his father, A. ]. Willison, had his
right hand badly injured. While operating
the flooring machine one of the knives broke
and flew out, striking and cutting the thumb
and foretinger. Surgical examination and
treatment resulted in amputation of the
able to work for some time
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-11
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Married-At Borden mine, Thursday,
9Th inst, by Rev. w, a. Shipman, Mr..
LEWIS REESE and Miss LAvINIA DENN1soN.
daughter of John G. Dennison, all of this
vicinity
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-11

ton and other means of stopping
strikes the following wad of wisdom
from the indianapolis Journal does not
strike far wide OF the mark
How would it do to stop the pay of salared
master workmen during the prevalence of
strikes?
First rate. Women and children
have to do without the fruits of wages
excepting, of course, the f1eshy in
nocents that belong to the fortunate
families of the "executive committee
why not the pay of all ?
Were it infallibly and unchangeably
understood by the imperators created
by our modern Curig that their own
incomes are cut off by DEGREES which
stop work, there would be more con-
siderate study of the old home rule
question g
fl sacrifice my brother, whose fraternal
duty is it to keep me?
But the journal continues
1t is an easy thing to order men out and to
stop their wages, but it would not be so
freely done if the pay of those who take the
responsibility would suffer with them.
The whole matter comes down to q
question of equity. So far as debts go
there is no more obligation resting
upon the companies to employ men
than upon the men to work for
nothing. They don't ore us work we
don't oeef them labor. There is equality
pure and simple. How, then, do we
obtain an exchange of labor for pay
By negotiation.
1t makes no difference whether this
sort Of diplomacy is employed by an
individual or Il union of individuals,
he or they must be backed by cause
whose handmaidens are responsibility
and courtesy. The rawlings of a mob
with such an issue would count no
more than the frenzy of the maniac in
last weeks Homecoming Reeiew.
Most of our labor troubles have
originated in a thorough misconcep-
ton of each other by companies and
men. Each is smarter than the other
took them to be, but neither smart
enough to ''put themselves in the
others place. for even half minute.
The company never imagined itself
digging coal the miner never pictu ed
himself as a kind of wharf rat pursued
by the very dogs of the lordly con-
sumers. And it was just as easy for the
''go- betweens" to persuade the COM
panies that they were paying too much
wages as for the walking delegate"
to fire the men with the notion that
they were not getting enough.
Then when the manifesto or the de-
mand came there was the crash of flint
and steel, and the fire flew. Both in
nearly every case were too much
out of humor to talk. Each spoke of
rights and privileges where no law held
them together but the broken relation
ship of employers and employees.
There were words about obligations
when no partnership had ever existed;
of neglect when no guardiapshlps were
admitted of tyrannies where each was
free to escape from despotism.
Is there wonder that discussions,
based upon such un-American concep-
tions, resulted in great errors and
dangers
For one, we hope never to witness
or even hear of another experience of
like character.
"There is a better way" of which
we may treat by-and-by.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-11

IT is to be voted upon at Leavenworth,
Kansas, whether the citizens will aid in the
development ola coal mine. 1t tseems to u.s. at
this distance, that coal mining is private
affair, and no town should bond itself to aid
in a possible development of coal or anything
else-Coal Trade Journal.
Well, now, you see, that depends.
We agree that mine, unlike noun
tain spring, is not perennial. Hence,
a perpetual commission, unworthy Of
trust to run spring, will be less
qualified honestly to develop and con-
duct an institution, which, in the
nature of things, will become exhaust
ed. We advise Leavenworth, hence,
to be very careful. ANY agitation will
develop the startling fact that all the
honest men of the place were over
looked when the men to run the mine
were selected. And about three
fourths of the city people, ac-
knowledging probity as their tight
est grip, the mine will be beaten out
of sight by the very refinement of
XXX integrity.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-11
THURSDAY. JANUARY 6, 1887.
AT 10 O'CLOCK, y. NJ,

Situated in the town of Mount Savage, ALE
g0ny county, Maryland, and described
as follows:
Commencing at unorth corner ON McCusKcr's
line and running to alley thirty-threc feet,
thence in a straight line up said alley to
road one hundred and nine feet, thence
running back on said road towards stone
dwelling twenty feet six inches, thence
in transverse line to the place of beginning.
The House and Lot to be sold is now occu-
pied by Adam IIice, and is situated immc-
diately in front of the pro .,erty of Andrew
Goodrich.
The purchaser will obtain a fee-simpc title
to the above property, which will be sold free,
clear and discharged of all claims of the par
ties to this cause, including dover, and of any
person or persons claiming by, from or under
them.
The terms of sale as prescribed by the de-
cree, are cash ON the ratification of the sale.
J. SEMMES DENECMON,
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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-11

$500 DamaSes.-The case of Albert
Hole as. the Consolidation coal company
was concluded Saturday at Hagerstown by
verdict for the plaintiff for $500. The case,
as reported last week, was an action for
damages to the vineyard hotel and other
structures by reason of mining operations
under plaintitf's ground in this place.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-11
Reduction Extraordinary i'm Prices


'hIldren's 9 .......... .75 g 81
The above reductions are not owing to inf
rIority of goods or fit but to manufacturer
losing out at cost. Our buyer, being east
he time took advantage of the sacrifice al d
we can show the Largest and Finest Sto k
'ver brought to this county at the Lowe
Prices.
A Large Stock of Mems Fine Overcoate
heap. +. JANDoRF
Dry Goods, Millinery and Fancy Goods
Emporium, Frostburg Nd.
Excitement in TeXas.-Great excitement
has been caused in the vicinity of Paris,
Tex, by the remarkable recovery of J. +.
Corley, who was so helpless he could not
turn in bed, or raise his head every body said
If DIR. Kings New Discovc,v was sent for
Finding relief, he bought large bottle and a
box of DIR. Kings New Life Pills; by the
time he had taken two boxes of the pills and
two bottles of the Discovery, he was we'll and
had gained in flesh thirtv-six pounds. Trial
bottles free at G. A. Wingert's drug store.
Large size 81.
Trunks and Satchcls of all sizes at Wine
lands and a general line of travelling requi
sites Call before YOU start on q trip.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-11
Splendid Display The pIovis

Splendid Display The provision
made for holiday business by B. Stern & Co
is perhaps not exceeded in the county. The
stock is large and varied, comprising all lines
of dry goods, fancy goods and notions-the
substantial and tancful in great profuslon
Good judgment and taste have been exercised
in selcction-no less so in display. Besides
wall and shelving decoration the ceiling is
hung with numerous festoons Of goods-rich
and gay-useful and ornamental. Variety
of articles, diversity of colors and lavish ar
rangement to show all to the best advantage
make up a veritable bazaar 1t will he worth
the while of any one who has not seen it to
do So
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-11

About the Schools.-The public schools
will close Tuesday, Dec. 2l, until after the
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-11

Death of Prominent CitiZen.-An-
drew Spier, of Cumberland, president Of the
Bl@n Avon coal company, died suddenly
Wednesday morning at the residence OF
Major Alexander Shaw, Baltimore. He had
been the guest of Major Shaw for some days,
and, though he was something of an invalid,
his friends had no anticipation of his sudden
death. On Monday afternoon he slipped and
fell on Howard street, near Baltimore, and
badly bruised his arm, but was not supposed
to have been otherwise injured. He, how
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-11

An Infant Dies on the Road.-Lloyd
Bell, lately located here in the saddling busi-
ness, removed his family Tuesday from
Grantsviile to Oakland. They started about
o'clock n. NJ, in two-horsc sled and the
morning being cold the half year old infant
was well wrapped. When about six miles
on the way to Frostburg Mrs. Bell looked in
to see the babe when she discovered its nose
bleeding and further, to ler horror and
grief, that the little one was dead. The
family came on to town and the same after
noon went to Oakland, where the babe was
inferred. The child was doubtless smother
ed. Mr. Bell and wife were much dis
tressed and great sympathy was manifested
for them The Grand Army, particularly,
came to their relief in noble manner
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-11

Teachers Institute will be held in Cum
berland Wednesday and Thursday, 22d and
o3l iDStS
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-01-09
Pleasant Ridge.

PLEASANT RIDGE, GRANT DISTRICT,
Jan. 4.-Holidays passed. off quietly
with few turkey roasts, oyster sup
pers and candy parties.
Miss Nina Waters, who has been
attending school at Morgantown, is
at home spending her holidays.
Our teacher, L. w. Conway, post
poned his school at Union on the
10Th ult. until the 4th inst, on ac-
count of i'll health. S. r. Fisher,
teacher at No. IL, has done the same
Hope they will soon be able to meet
their schools.
We learn that Mr.. Joseph Fisher
has rented portion of the Coombs
farm.
Mr.. Eliza Brand moved fine lot
of fat sheep off the Ridge, Friday
morning that Columbus Fisher had
bought up for him. He intends to
ship them east.
Mr.. Cobun,of Pennsylvania, passed
through here Saturday buying stock
cattle.
Will Fisher is acting as agent for
cutting boxes, which the farmers
think are great improvement over
the old ones.
The New DOMINION is welcome
visitor at our place. We were some
what surprised to see it come out so
greatly improved and at the same
price. 1t is quite popular among
the people.
Will not report any weddings un-
til our next.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-01-09
Laurel Iron Works.

LAUREL IRON WORKS, Dec. 90
The holidays are passing by very
quietly in the Neck.
Rev. Mr.. Conway closed a series
of meetings at Calvary church Sab.
bath evening with twelve conversions
and accessions to the church. The
church had not been so much revived
for years as it was during this meet.
ing. Rev. Conway meets a very
warm reception at this appoint
ment.
Rev. Mr.. Feather will begin pro-
tracted meeting at Fletcher chapel
Jan. 9Th.
Mr.. Charlie Hare, of Easton, at
tended church here on Saturday and
Sunday.
w. S. Hill, of Scottdale, and 7. P.
Lyons, of Meyer, Pa, are visiting
their parents here during the holt
days.
Rev. Mr.. Warman and wife visited
their brother at Woodland Christ
mas day.
Henry Sidwell and wife, of Stew
artstown, spent Saturday and Sun
day at Mrs. Sidwells parents.
Mrs. Sarah Beatty is very low
with consumption.
Mamma Bowers is recovering from
severe attack of typhoid fever.
Some Pennsylvanians were arrest
ed at church last Sabbath evening
by Constable Sisler, and held for
trial for bad conduct while returning
from church. They should remem-
Der that they cannot come up here
and impose on the Virginians, as we
have very strict laws and enforce
them.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Amy Hun
ter, daughter, on the 26th.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1886-01-09
Little Falls.

LITTLE FALLS, Jan. 4.-Oneal post
Office is a thing of the past and Lit
tie Falls is now the legal name for
the postoffice and the station at this
point.
Townsend has plenty of iron and
now proposes each day to measur-
ably lessen the distance between the
end of the track and Morgantown.
N c. Steele and wife, of Battelle,
were visiting the parental roof dur
ing the holidays.
ALI Wells is pushing his contract
of putting up the foundation of the
depot at this place.
Miss Jennie Selby gave her young
friends pleasant entertainment on
New Years day in the form of a
turkey roast. Among the guests
were Mrs. Virgil Vandervort, Jennie
,Jolliffe and Made Vandervort and
James Selby, Will Frum and Nell
Jolliffe. f
The New Years tree at Pisgah was
success in every particular. Good
music, excellent order and beauti-l
full tree. G. G.. Howell led the sing
ing and Mollie A. Selby presided at
the organ. Miss Mary Arnett's