Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-10-27

N'tN 'He grand jury completed II
work, and, after submitting the fol
wing report. adjourned:
To He HonoraJle, the Judges Of he CilruH
Ho'n7 Jor 1Hcgdny county:
The grand jury beg to report that they
ave examined all the witnesses and investi-.
;ated all the cases that have been brought to
their attention and have found indictments
N such cases as the law and the interests of
the community seemed to require.
Those of the jury who have not recently
had their attention drawn to the fact were
amazed t" find the extent to which the vio-
Iations of the law, i'll regard to the selling of
liquors to minors, were carried Numerous
instances of boys from fourteen to twenty
one years of age under the influence of liquor
have been brought to our notice, in only
few of which could indictments be found
The violation of this sautary law appears to
he growing in proportions, and it is incumb-
ent upon all good citizens as well as all con-
~ervators of the peace to use every effort to
stamp out this fearful evil. The law which
makes the minor party to the offence is of
doubtful propriety. We think if this provis-
ion of the law were repealed. that more of
those who knowingly sell liquor to minors
could be brought to justice. This is a matter
for the serious consideration of all who have
the morals, good order and peace of the COM
munity at heart.
We visited the almshouse and found sixty
four inmates; twenty nine adult males,
twentysiX adult females and nine children,
all comfortable and we'll cared for. Every
thing about the building was found neat and
scrupulously clean. The farm also so far as
our observation extended, presented a good
appearance, for all of which the present eff
tcient steward deserves commentator. We
would respectfully call the attention of the
county commissioners to the absence of tacil-
tIes for personal cleanliness amongst the in
mates, and recommend that two bath tubs be
added TO the improvements recently made
one in the male and one in the female de-
partments. Better means of ventilation
could also be secured at slight additional cost
The insane asylum is about ready for the
furniture, but the jury, in its present condi-
ton, do not have any suggestions to make
except that its doors should be made to open
outward, as required by law foi public build
ings
We commend the action of the county
commission ers III the improvements made by
them in the court room, adding greatly, in
| our Judgment to the comfort of the bar
bench and public, and the convenience of
the jurors.
We visited the jail and found the building
and premises i'll excellent condition. There
are - inmates, p males and | female. The
prisoners all testify tp the kindness of the
sheriff
On testimony we report the bridge known
as Davis Fridge, connecting Piedmont and
Westernport, as dangerous to the property of
the county and should be removed at once
Having attended t. all matters brought to
our notice, we most respectfully ask to be
discharged. o. c. GEPHART,
Foreman
John Shaw, of this vicinity. con.
vIcted of forging coal orders, was this
morning sentenced to three yeals in
the penitentiary.
Personai.- Will NJ. Burton left last
Saturday to spend several weeks with
friends IN Wheeling, w. Va.
The Homecoming star says "Misses
Annie and Lizzie England, of Frost
burg, visited friends in Homecoming
this week.
Miss Eva NJ. Walker has returned
from Meyersdale. Pa.
Hon. A. j. Colborn, of Somerset,
Pa, honored the JOURNAL with call
last Monday. AS an individual the
latter was away from home, clrcum-
stance always regretted when distin-
guished visitors find their way to the
Sahctum.
Miss Sue Kalbaugh, of Western
port, and Messrs. NJ. Black and G. w.
Collins, of Meyersdale. Pa, spent Sun
day with C. H. Walkers family.
Mrs. James Seymour, of Washing
ton Bottom, and Miss Minnie Green
, wade, of Keyser, w. Va, are guests
of w. r. Percy's family.
Messrs. J. Gerald Sampson and Mr..
Andrew, of East New Market, Nd,
were guests this week of G.. H. Walk
er. Mr.. Sampson has just returned
from a tour through Europe.
Miss Annie Staples is in Roanoke,
Va.
Rev. J. j. +. O'Connor, of New
Monmouth, New Jersey, was the guest
this week of his brother in-iaw, Thorn
as G. Porter. With Rev. P. OCon-
nor, of Mt. Savage, be aided Cardinal
Gibbons in the rite of administering
confirmation.
Mrs. William Brace, quite ill for
some time, is reported better.
Miss Lizzie Howe, guest of Mrs.
Doolan. has returned to her home in
.johnstown, Pa.
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