Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-09
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

day at the MaltDy house, baltlmore,
reached these "Brevities" in due sea-
son. 1t was impossible to be present,
but in spirit we were with those who
ran the list from consonlne de uolaille to
French coffee.
A recent issue of the Nesos reports
that "the high winds last week
blew down portion of the fence at
Base Ball Association Park" Better
take it in. The Frostburg zephyr is a
whole-souled "rastler."
Among the cases set for trial this
term are "No. "a, James K. P. Smith
us. Mayor and Council of Frostburg." !"
and "No. SIS, Margaret Smith, by next,
etc., rs. same" 1t is understood that
these suits are brought to recover
damages for injuries sustained by Mr..
Smiths little girl, Maggie, in the
breaking of her arm several months
ago by fall from board walk on the
north side of west Main street. The
sum claimed by Mr.. Smith in his
own behalf is $1,000; in that of the
little girl $1,000.
One of the JOURNALS most valued
holiday gifts came from Denver, Col
orado, with the good wishes of c. H.
Hamill, jr.-a large, fine ivory paper
knife. 1t testifies that Charlie has not
forgotten old friends while prosperlng
with the new.
The Amendment Herald informs us
that pumpwump is the latest name for
prohibitionist. Something like punch
wump, therefore, would fit the anti.
This is a time for retrospection.
The files of the JOURNAL have been
examined this week by four gentlemen
to establish dates of certain occur
rences.
We have received "from member
of the church" letter complaining of
the management by the official mem
bers, the laxity of discipline and sup
preston of free speech. Unfortunate
ly, however, this member failed to
confde his name to our keeping. A
member who wants to "speak out
in meeting" through this great paper
should trust it with his identity as
fully as he would a congregation did
he possess "voice in the church."
The probabilities for prosperous
year in this region appear more than
usually favorable. Not so much is
pected from larger prices, but it is be-
lieved that the conditions tend to
greater tonnage.
About four thousand calendars have
reached these "Brevities," some SO
pretty that we would be glad to be-
come invidious by mentioning them if
only we had kept diary. The de.
signs are so numerous and printing SC
fine that it is one of the pleasures OF
the season to study and admire, and
guess at some of them. Frequently
the proper study OF calendar is a
calendar.
The coal trade table, elsewhere
printed, is complete unofficial state.
ment of the tonnage for 1885. The
Official figures, which will increase
those now published, will appear in g
later issue.
All the miners in the upper end Of
the Meyersdale region have struck fol
higher wages. They were getting q
cents and want 35 cents. The Com
mercial says "they ought to have it
Popular feeling is with them in then
effort"
A bill, introduced in the House ot
Representatives Tuesday, by Mr.. May
bury, of Michigan, provides for the
free importation of ores of iron, lead
copper and zinc and bituminous coal
salt and lumber. Also resolution
calling on the Secretary of State TO,
information as TO the action taken b,
this government under the act of 1871
relative to commercial relations will
Canada. Also for the renewal o
commercial relations with the British
provinces. If there is anything in Mr.
Maybury these are matters of consid
cradle import to bltuminous Goa
people.
Wineland's organ was won by Alex
ander Tennant, and Hartman's sew
ing machine by Miss Annie Raley
Both are delighted with their hand
some gifts.
The Salvation Army will assai
Frostburg Monday next.
A Pythian supper at the St. Clou'
hotel, under the auspices of Frostburl
City Lodge, No. 8S, was held at p. m
Dec. 31st. The brethren" report
good time.
John Michigan, of Barton, has bee,
appointed mail clerk on the C. &
railroad, ciee John Hitchins, formerl
of this place. 1t is believed he wi
make a good officer. Mr.. Hl.chin
retires from service which he faith
fully performed over five years.
The prospect is good, it is said, G