Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-08-22
4 Pleasant Affair.

The JOURNAL inadvertently omitted
mention last week of the resignation
of John Sullivan as mining boss Of the
Union mining company's mine, and
the appointment Christopher Rob
erts as his successor, the latter assum-
ing charge Monday, 10th inst.
To Mr.. Sulliyan's skill and industry
are due in great measure the features
and arrangement which make the
Union one of the model mines of the
county. In the outset his task was
herculean, but he pegged away at it
until he sees the fruit Of his labor in
an accomplishment which wins the
admiration of all underground work
ers.
The intelligence that he wished to
resign was received by company, en-
ployees and friends with regret. On
Monday last this feeling took shape in
the presentation Of an elegant porte
monnaie containing sum worth hav-
ing. Quite large number of the
company's employees and others,
accompanied by the Independent
cornet band, visited his house. AT
the proper moment Harry NJ Hutson,
the company's business manager at
the mine, addressed Mr.. Sullivan rs
follows
My youth and modesty almost forbid my
accepting the honor our friends have con
ferred on me. Only the great respect | en-
terrain for the gentleman who has severed
his connection with us, as well as for the
many friends before me, enables me to over
come my ditfidence.
We have assembled here this evening tC
make public testimonial of our appreciation
of Mr.. Sullivan as our mine boss and of his
kind and gentlemanly bearing toward the
men under him, and by whom he is so well
and generally esteemed. His practical knowl
edge of undergo ound work inspired perfec
confidence in all, and both miners and the
company felt that their interests were safe il
his hands.
1t is with many regrets Mr.. Sullivan, tha
we bid you adieu. In the name of the
miners, employees and friends with whom
your association has always been mos
pleasant, let me present you this purse
accompanied by our best wishes for success
in your future position, as well as all through
life. Our hearty hand shaking will express
all have failed to say.
Mr.. Sullivan replied as follows:
M Hutson and Gentlemen
| hardly know what to say or how tc
thank you for this testimonial of esteem
feel that in all my efforts to advance the com
pany's interest | have only done my duty
and whatever is due me for the excellence o
the work accomplished should be shared II
large measure by the men who stood by me
Loyalty, obediently and faithfully. Without
such assistance | might have fallen short o.
all that hoped for or that the company de
sired.
But be all that as it may, | accept and vii
hold your gift with grateful heart, anC
shall always remember my pleasant assoca
ton with you ALL
After handshaking, refreshments
music by the band and vocal efforts
the company adjourned.
The portnaonnaie was inscribed in gold
as follows:
Presented to John Sullivan, mine boss o.
the Union Mining Co. Of Allegany Co.. Md.
by the officers and miners of the said com
pany as a souvenir slightly memorializins
his ability, untiring industry and the fair
ness which characterized his treatment Of
those who, while regretting to part with him
are pleased to make this tender of regard.
Mr.. Sullivan expects to leave Mon
day next with his family for Mime
sofa, in which State he owns a fine
farm. A man Of strong sense and un
firing energy, he is bound to succeed.
Mr.. Roberts, his successor, is prac
teal miner, with experience as boss
His appointment was one of the bes
that could have been made for com
pany and men. The latter, we under
stand, extended him cordial welcome
Dramatic Event.
Miss Henrietta Vlnton Davis, {
talented colored lady, will appear il