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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-09-21
The Report of the state supervisors of
Ihe InzRue.

The biennial report of the state board of
supervisors of the insane, which has been
made public this week, is document Of in
terost and value 10 the people of the state
1t opens with IA suitable mention Of the
death of DIR. l., c. Butler, the secretary of
the board, and "A cordial recognition of his
faithful service and his deep interest in the
work. The report next refers 10 the crowd
ed conditioned the asylum, which it is found
impossible to avoid, and which is 'emhar-
RAISING to the officers and managers and
uncomfortable for the inmates There are
always in the institution from $50 to I75
patients, while its proper capacity is only
400. As the most evident and immediate
means Of relief the board renew their rec
ommendation for the removal Of the con
Wet aud criminal insane 10 other quarters
10 be provided by the state
Under the provisions of the Poland law,
which puts upon the STATE the expense Of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-09-21

{. F.. Clisbce and wife are expected home
today friday, and there will Ice "A family
gathering at G., Clisbees.
II. Stowe has just built dry house.
Thomas y Richmond are getting out tim
her for their new shop.
Arthur Putnam is here with a lot Of
horses % sell
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-09-21

Addison Shanucr aud wife left for CLI..,.
90 Friday A. Converse Of Warren. Mas
is in town Miss Ada Howe returned r,D.r
home in Westfeld, Mass. Wrdno-ln.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Eddy of Boston .p..,,
Sunday at David Eddy's. "a. IIarta.unnl
men are cutting the timber bought of r...
RnhN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-09-21

friend has handed us the following in
terestlng statement concerning Mr.. Mills,
who Is Ia begin series of meetings next
SUNDAY in the BAPTIST church
MT Millas father was thirty years uena leading
minister Ia Cincinnati Mr. Mills himself was only
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-09-21
sonth LONDONDERRY.

several OF our people attended the fair
at Manchester last week, some stnyin,, two
ana three days. The attractions we're mn
merons and the trottiug good. The fair
was prolonged one day on account nr ths
ram, and people who attended that da,.
thinking It was the second day of the fai,,
were admitted the next day ON the SAM
ticket aud they had the pleasure of seeing
some sharp trotting not ON the bills
Mr. and Mrs, Martin Hoskins of Bald
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-09-21

Complete unofficial returns from the
Maine election show the Republican plural
ity to he Is, 400. Gov Robie's plurality in
1884 was Is, 500 lie was very popular
candidate, was opposed by an unpopular
candidate, and Mr. Blaine was then run
ming for Presidential circumstance which
was. Of course, calculated to bring ont
Names largest Republican vote. This
years total vote is the largest ever polled,
except in the gubernatorial election of 1850,
when the Republicans lost the state by a
plurality of 1s9. This year the Republican
vote is 5000 more than it was in 1850, and
the Democratic - 600 less. The Repuhli
can percentage of the total vote is 55.21, rs
against ~. - in 1850, and the Democratic
percentage this year is 1921, as against
40 - in 1850 If the cold guard can get
any satisfaction out of this showing, they
are welcome to it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-09-21
West Halifax.

Don't forget the meeting saturday. the
I'd to put the fair grounds in order.
Rumor has il that Elias Stone intends IN
build new dwelling house next season
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-09-21

The state fair last week proved hand
some success financially There was real
lied from the sale Of tickets S0292.63, and
from miscellaneous sources 81, max
inr a total of $40, jOG.l3 This exceeds by
$1,000 the receipts Of 1856 and 1881 and is
a larger sum than was ever received at any
fair ever held by the state society, and
leaves surplus of about $1,000 in the treas
urv. These figures Indicate an attendance
Of over %, 600 people The management
is warmly praised, and President Hooker,
Treasurer Parker Secretary Brownell and
General superintendent North are especial
" mentioned as having shown themselves
to be the right men in the right place
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

church ImprremenL-Th English
Baptist church is undergoing material
provementS. Outside there have
been some changes made in water and
gas supplies, and panel Of pretty lat
tice work has been erected on each
side of the church, shutting from view
the rear ground of the lot. Inside the
most important change is that of the
pulpit recess introduced into the rear
wall addition distance of five feet
This Improvement admits an additional
row of pews, thus increasing the seat
ing capacity. The recess is gracefully
arched and kalsomined uniformly with
the auditorium. a handsome pulpit
desk, made in New York and costing
$45, surmounts the slight platform
The pulpit is otherwise handsomely
carpeted and furnished in plush. The
additions comprise also new chan
delier worth $50. The interior is
brightly kalsomined in panels of light
blue on light pink ground, set off by
broad and narrow lines of white, red,
brown and green. The platform, pews
and wainscoting are stained and grain.
ed III walnut colors with maple con-
trasts. The stoves have been set furth-
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08
4 PLEASANT IrFIIR.

FRosTBURG, MD, Sept ), 1888.
To the MINING JOURNAL.
It WAS known last week that David
Il. Scott, son of Robert Scott. would
leave Frostburg in IL short time to
make his future home in Whitman,
Indiana. His friends, therefore, Sc
cured beautiful gold-headed cane for
presentation to him as a token Of
esteem and remembrance. According,
ly about forty young gentlemen
assembled in Moat's Opera House the
evening before Mr.. Scott's departure
to carry ont their programme. In the
room where the reception and banquet
took place was large table spread
and covered with thirty plates. At
about nine o'clock, when all was pre-
pared, Mr.. Scott WAS escorted INTO the
room. whereupon he was confronted
by J. b. Shannon, who, in an eloquent
address, in which he spoke Of Mr..
SCOTS many excellent qualities and
the loss sustained by his friends in his
departure, presented him with the cane
Mr.. Scott had not been aprriSed of the
affair and was not prepared to make
an address, bat thanked his friends
with some emotion. Henry Jandorf
came to his relief and, Mnp~ompt". re
sponded in behalf of Mr.. Scett.
A number of gentlemen were called
upon and DR.. Phil. a. Michael, George
Y. Smith, Clarence Towles, Capt. J. =.
Smith. Joe Bear and others made Il
few remarks. which showed conclusive
ly how the recipient was esteemed by
his associates All wished him health
and prosperity.
1t was moved to pass the cane
through the assemblage, and it was
done, exhibiting IL nicely engraved
gold headed stick, inscribed sd. Il. s.,
from his associates"
All were requested to take their seats
at the table and walters brought in
lemonade, watermelon, cantaloupe,
peaches, pears, etc, which no doubt
the JOURNAL as an individual regrets it
could not partake of. but those who
participated in the affair left nothing
to indicate that they were not IN 1t
heart and soul. Many toasts were
drank to ''the health of Dave" who
sat at the head Of the table. Cigars
were passed around and all took II
smoke, when few abSentees made
their appearance, among them John
Chambers, who was called on for II
speech. John said that 'all Of him
240 pounds-went with Dave in his
journey through life" and he sat down
to indulge in the repast while Mr..
Shannon and others amused the assem-
bly, with recitations that were loudly
applauded.
After haudshake and safe jour
ney was extended Mr. Scott the gather
ing dispersed well pleased with the
success of the affair. David was
accompanied by his sister. Miss Jennie,
a favorite among FroStburg's ladies.
and they took the l2:42 traiu Monday
for their destination.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08
CORRESPONDENCE
..I'HILOr
Red sous the Case Strongly but vanity.

BARTON, Mp, Sept. 6, 1888.
To the MINING JOURNAL.
You admit in last weeks issue that
you are not acquainted with under
ground ventilation, but hold to the
narrow, illogical argument that the
coal property belongs to our operators,
and that they have the right to run
their mines with good or bad air, con
trary to human or divine laws, with
one object onl y in view-"to realize as
much profit from the elnvcstment as pos
sIble." If miner gets killed or hurt
going to, or at his wOrk--even if this
occurs by the neglect of proper care of
our operators, they are not to be held
responsible or even questioned. Cor
poratlonS have neither conscience or
souls, so it is only necessary to haul
the man out to his family either to be
cared for, or buried, it makes no differ
ence to the operators. There is 10 law
to reach them, and there are plenty of
men ready to take the place of the dis
abled ones. Ii there is foul air in a
heading and men must breathe it and
shorten their lives to support them
selves and families, | say the oper-
ators are criminally responsible for
this state of affairs. You ask the
question-"what shall we say of any
man, for 0ny reason, mhateger, who makes
himself partner to this crime 2" |
say when the nearest and dearest ties
that bind men upon this earth compel
them to work in fou. air for the neces-
sary support of their families, run the
risk of life, limb, and health to do So
instead OF being parties to a crime over
which they have no control, they are
martyrs and deserve better treatment.
You often speak of the harmonious
feeling that exists in this region. The
situation is that of master and servant.
Order. and obey, right or wrong, the
miner must obey. Can YOU justify
our operators treatment of Hon. James
A. Cunningham, pledged before being
elected, and elected on that pledge by
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08
FROSTBURG, MD, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1888.

his hrotncr miners TO pass the mining
ventilation bill. and because he en-
deavored to fulfill his pledge, placed
upon the blacklist by our operators
was that n manly or juStifiable act ?
Should his brother miners, who placed
him in the Legislature, have the feel
lngs of even respect for operators who
could stoop so low to crafty their spleen
upon one who had dared to thwart
their wishes9 If you are in ear
nest in advocating good feeling
between employer and employee as an
educator, why not advise the eradica
ton Of existing Just complaints, and
leave no room for future contention in
forcing the operators by law to Il com
pliancc of measures that can be grant
ed voluntarily? For, if not granted.
| believe year hence will witness II
more determined and successful effort
in demanding by legal act measures
they dare not now individually ask for.
You are also unfortunate in your
criticism of no penalty being attached
to the ventilation bill presented to our
last Legislature. The active part you
took and qualification expressed at its
defeat. would lead one to believe that
you had been more converSant with its
many good features. The clause
allude to is Section 2S, which imposes
a fine of from $25 to $500 on owner.
agent, operator, mining boss. roads
man, driver or miner, or other person
violating its acts, &c.
| hope as II christian scholar and
ppnIlpman with humaup instincts
affiliations and conneo tons, u ad
vice to our operators will be other than
discharge, or silent, subservicnt ohcdi-
ence to every dictate, right or wrong.
PHILO.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08

County Ne,cs.-The young ladies of
Flintstone spend so much time in the
saddle that the horses down there are
becoming lop-sided.
When the Office goes out to seek the
man in Homecoming it seldom reaches
the front gate before the search Is
ended.
A number of politicians IN Cumber-
land are considerably at sea over n
hasty visit of an eminent Master
Workman to Homecoming on Tuesday
The only facts that could be learned
in relation to the mysterious trip was
that the visitor wore Prince Albert
coat, u crushed hat and a meadow
green necktie. No particulars were
furnished concerning the cut of his
breeches or the artificial complexion of
his moustache.
J. J. Robinson, of the Homecoming
Star, entertains as pronounced views
concerning the Homecoming Reoieo as
is consistent with the excellent char
acter of his standing in the Presbyter-
ian church.
The Cumberland lawyer who several
years ago disagreed with U. S. JUS
tice Harlan on question of natural-
zation, is preparing to pulverize the
democratic party. And still he is not
the nickel-tongued orator of Allegany
county that we would like to see.
Sanctfcation is spreading in Iona
coming. The source of the contagion
is the Salvation Army, which has been
doing business there for some time.
But there is one bad thing about
sanctification-it never lasts very
long.
There is logical explanation of the
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08

those miners who are members of the
Noble Order ''despise penalties as
regulators of their own conduct.
\ love o. such penalties is not con-
souant'with their well known notions
Of their supreme ability to run
things.
The appeal TO the JOURNAL which
concludes "PhiIo's' letter admits IL
great deal (,) that the JOURNAL
must have some influence in COM
panv circles, and (2,) that, after all,
corporations may have soul enough
to audit "chrlstian advice" p"
Bat so long us .aggravating legis-
latIon is threatened; SO long us can
didltes for Office are dragooned by
their anxiety for success into pledges
to have the State step into detective
and police control of private bus
ines operations-so long will cor
poratc ears be deaf to every entreaty
in behalf of those who foment and
promote such measures. Whatever
they do in opposition to enactments
like the last which failed are meas
ures Of self-delence-whatever they
do to discourage assaults upon their
business and the good name of
the region is II protest against such
attempts. They are not the servants
of any class, and if they We're, they
are not dogs 10 answer to the whistle
of every malcontent who wants to
chase an imaginary grievance out of
the region.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08

The editor of the Cumberland
misnoner is so we'll pleased with his
proposed soap that he recommends it
to the JOURNAL. us good for its
"dirty hands, and for "the filth with
which it is so closely Identified"
Representing, us it does, the ma
iority Of miners in this region-the
"true blue men the JOURNALS
many friends, including "Philo,'
must recognize in the II0rhmqn's re-
mark II great compliment to them
selves. If the JOURNALS hands are
"dirty' they got so in the defence of
true labor, and if it is "identilitd d
with filth" the identity sprang out
of association with the truest and
best Of the majority Of good men in
this coal field.
The JOURNAL, therefore, in its
modest purchases will neither look for
nor boycott the soap cake which has
"k. of L." blown in its face. or IN.
o. N. A." chiseled in India ink be-
tween its shoulder. blades.
But we would like to see the mis-
n0n,er offer "Philo" IL bar for the
same uses. There would be war in
Israel before sunset
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08
w HOLE No. SS3.

fact that three fourths of the things
that occur in Cumberland happen in
Allegany county.
"A Barton man utterly wrecked an
artistic lunch in a lah-de-dah restaur-
ant on Baltimore street, Cumberland,
this week by mistaking the functions
OF Il rel napkin for that of Thur
man campaign handkerchief.
Flintstone and Cumberland have
somewhat ''jined teams" in the can
nlng business, but when it comes to
the antics of daytime ghosts Eckhart
and Parkersburg are the big drum
majors OF the parade.
George II. Arnold, an cttachc of the
Baltimore custom house, accompanied
by his wife, paid visit to his old
home, at and near Eckhart, this week.
He looks well aud is doing well.
Pompey Smash is in admirable shape
to enjoy bang-up political campaign
aud sweeping revival of reiigio.
1t is understood in contider III cir
cles that it is impossible to strike nat
ural gas in the Narrows without going
through stratum of the peculiar en-
amel found by dentists on Cumberland
teeth.
a Cresaptown man while swimming
in the Potomac the other day had all
his clothes stolen. When last heard
from he was still in the water.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08

The promotions from principal
down to vice principal are sufficient
ly numerous this year to occasion re-
mark. The oldest inhabitant can
not remember when the season was
so severe on principals.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08

PROF. PERDEw, it is feared, is
marked for straightforward year.
Also Prof. Doub-perhaps.
But, gentlemen, do your duty.
Serve the public efficiently so far
as i'll your ability lies.
If then the bcnefciaries of your
conscientious, effective labor in their
behalf do not close in around yon as
Il Spartan guard about lis chosen
ones, the JOURNAL is no prophet and
the people are cravens.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08

There were not very many changes i'll the
appointment Of teachers yesterday by the
School Board, as most of the old teachers were
retaned.-Cumberland Times of Tuesday.
Jess so. One can shut his eyes
tight and see all the improvements
that were made.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08

Pe'so""i-J. J. Hoblitzell, of Mey-
crsdale, Pa, spent last Sunday with
friends in Frostburg.
Mrs. N. NJ. Dean and three children
left for their new home at Trinidad,
Colorado, on Monday, accompanied
by Mrs. DIS father, x-Mine Inspector
c. II. Hamll. The latter will look
around i'll the silver State about a
month.
Miss Jane Scott and brother, David
Il. Scott, went to Whitman, Indiana.
Monday, the former on visit to her
sister, Mrs. George r. Anthony; the
latter t" locate at that point.
Mrs. Sarah Jarrett left Monday to
visit her son, Orlando. at Nickerson,
Kansas, accompanied by the latter's
son, Claude Men. Jarrett.
Miss Rose Lapp returned Monday
from a pleasant visit to Cumberland
friends.
Lavinia Stern. daughter of County
Commissioner Stern, of this place, for
some time past seriously ill, we are
glad to say. is improving.
Joseph Morris, who has been spend
ing several weeks with his mother, re.
turned to OScaloosa, Iowa, Monday.
w. B. Spill accompanied him.
Miss Maggie Morehead, guest of her
sister, Mrs. DR.. p. A. Michael, return
ed to her home in Baltimore Monday.
Miss Fannie Burkhart, of Piedmont,
W. Va, is visiting Miss Annie Raley.
DeiiUery Of the Gum Suits.-The
Fire Department Tuesday evening re-
ceived their gum suits, and the follow
ing financial statement was rendered
FRosTBURG, MD., Sept 5, 1888.
| To "hom ii may c0ncern:
Some time ago started a subscription list
| to raise funds to purchase gum coats for the
members of the Frostburg Fire Department.
My intention was to solicit enough to pur-
chase GO coats but learning that this number
was not necessary, and not being able to col
| lcct the amount needed in a reasonable time,
l concluded to buy gum coats for the amount
| ! had on hand.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08
THEY have them IN the West, too, or

IHEY have them IN the West, too, or
something like them. The Sedalia
(Mo.) Baz00 moralizes us follows:
1t is said that politics have been Influencing
certain officials of the schools IN st. Louis re-
garding the appointment oftcachers. Politics
have no business in the schools of either st.
Louis or those of any other city. Whatever
may be tainted with politics, let the churches
and schools be excluded.
That is the true sentiment, es
pecially as to schools.
The churches are generally big
enough and smart enough to protect
themselves from the false pretenscs
of politics.
But the children the helpless
children-what prey are their best
future interests to The multitude who
must live on the most sacred Of all
public funds until something better
turns up.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08

EXPENDITURES.
For 30 Firemen's gum coats q
S3.931 ..................S1lS 90
" freight on same. e........... 06
Total. Sll9 06
" MISREPRESENTATION. Sis 05
Which ! contributed to square the account
Thanking all for the courtesies extended
am, most respectfully, JOHN CHAMBERS.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08

The last deal looks ominous for
Mr. Perdew, at Homecoming. 1t is
prophetic of trouble for him year
hence.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-01-13

hiscoe's Fate Decided rbo ,r....s.-.,
Appeals, On Friday ias,, banded DOW :
-a"-'''a@ % 't@ B.seoe sac. which asir,..i =.
judgment Of the lower court The -. -.
which the prisoner, John BENJAMIN Bi...- :.
our readers are already acquainted--w,. IT,,
and convicted, was the murder Of 9.
Robert r. Dixon, on the Potomac ,i,..
posite ST Mary county.
The main question arising on the .,-,
was whether the Circuit Court had NJ.
ton Of the oaense, counsel for die &C.,
having denied its jurisdiction on the rom
That The boundary Of St Mary coo,tv :.
defined ty the act Of IG15. runs ui,t -.
shore Of The Potomac bnt does mo-, ir.,.,.
any part oi iie river itself The copr, 4.
opinion says FAT The same time Il a..
ted that the courts of that county b,vo ~.
the passage OF that act to the pre.cn, ti,o. =,
ercised uisdiction over offenses commit
said river, and that IFS exercise Is now f,,- H..
first time questioned II seems str,py. +
say the least that it should. during al tf..+
time, have escaped the attention Of ain tie
lawyers aud judges Of bot provisional aud
State governments. We do not. bovevar
rest our decision ia favor Of ue jurisdiction
claimed by The state on tbj. ground con-
thinning the court says "by the act or l7.5
ch. J., Che compact act between Nnr,i,ea
aud Nirsiui, s. thor. is a r,.,,..:t:
jurisdiction Of the counties in MARYLAND .9.
on the Potomac over ofeuses committed 81
the Potomac ifany such recognition BE- need A
In sending The ease to the Circuit eot .
Of Charles county from st Nerys, the orIe.
was that it be sent TO Charles county. the
omission Of The Circuit Court does not nsfes
state tie record to be sent back for correc-
ton, although it would have been ttter b
have designated the court particularly. vet
from the surrounding language no other than
Inc Circuit Court Of Charles county coald
have been meant" la the poll Of tie iarv
the foreman declared for murder ia he ffs,
degree and the rest Of the jurors separately
declared in answer to the question, as Dit.
verdict Your vcrdici?" at is" Objection
was made to this style Of polling. The coof,
say. this was sufficient
There is now nothing to save Biscoe from
The galIows from which he has so long been
kept by IgaI tcchnicalities, save executive
clemency