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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-07-04
"NObOdy'S Fault"

Two more men killed in Hoffman mine
Western Maryland, last week. Trot out
yoW stereotyped excuse, now, Mr.. FROsTBURG
MINING JOURNAL. Nobody's fault but the
miners Themselves, was it?-Baltmore
critic.
Were it not for the impregnable
ignorance and invincible obtuseness
of the Critic concerning mining opera
tons, the JOURNAL would show that
the sad accident Gin which only one
was killed, however, was due to mo
body's fault''-not even "the miners
themselves"
But how can we define that invisible
peril-a horseback, so that the Critic
will understand it How can it com
prehend that ton of roof, severed from
nearly all normal contacts by under
mining, but apparently sound and
safe, sometimes falls Unexpected Yin
the twinkling of an eye? How can
it imagine prop properly set under
one portion as a matter of precaution,
and another set too far to the right,
left, forward or backward-the latter
error discoverable only when it it is
too late?
In the instance before us both were
careful men both did all probably
that the best men usually do when
danger is even remotely suspected
But it awaited them nothing. There
was the mass of roof, as we understand
it, seemingly solid and firmly attach
ed to the everything strata. But one of
the props was misplaced, perhaps only
a few inches out of the way--On the
,crong side Of the unseen danger-line. In
such cases the first blow Of the pick
in the breast, like whisper in the
Alps, brings down the avalanche.
Whose ''fault" was it
We might answer-the fault" of
those engaged in the avocation of
mining.
But if the critic objects to the state
ment on the score that mining is a
necessary industry, we will charge it
to those who buy coal and those who
burn tall, in fact, whose comforts,
not to say necessities, make mining an
indispensable calling-the CpjtI itself
as much to blame as anybody.
This conclusion leads the JOURNAL
to remark that the Critics crusade
against wholly unavoidable condi-
tons is ''lost motion" 1t would make
time and save friction by persuading
miners not to mine.
On the other hand, it would be
equally effective as a reformer by
experimenting the passage of an Act
making "horsebacks" illegal.
For such q provision would be about
as rational and as easily enforced as
any portion of the mining bill WHICH,
under the blessing of God, was stolen
several years ago just in time to miss
| a veto.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-07-04
GENERAL ITEMS.
Midsummer Excursion to Atlantic
City via B. Il o.

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thursday, ouly loIh' mas oeeh
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svsfen, Gust of tho Ohio r;,,ar &c Gov os
IIrI-:t. u ~. M, % l"l :II
he most onnortnneIv mid summer and
tho ,,,os+ ;,ohIo t;r,o fHr 49,
from the mountains and valla7s
traversed nv the r e O, 70 the sea.
49, 7. IN 1.t:u so
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-07-04
Not There, NV Child"

Perhaps the "well-known miner"
could tell why the bore into Cumber
Land coal at Cumberland did not de-
velop Cumberla nd coal oil or Cumber-
land gas.
But the drill brought up no mineral
substance or fluid of any description.
Consequently, there is nothing in
the mineral line at Cumberland con-
cretely or relatively deserving the
prefix, Cumberland"
Least of all Georges Creek coal.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-07-04
COStIYDOoS.

A man may put considerable money
in very few dogs if he is so mined.
Three St. Bernard dogs, valued at
$l4, 800, were landed in New York re-
Gently. The animals are the property
of Colonel Jacob RUPERT. The dogs
are all fine specimens of their breed,
are fox colored and have long, glossy,
shaggy coats. The dogs are |, , and 3
years old, respectively, the eldest be-
ing worth $4,000
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-07-04
No More, No Less.

The JOURNAL contributed 1888 to the
Stars public printing fund, so it says. This
rule works both ways. How much is it cost
ing the Star now to. permit the JOURNAL to
issue the levy list at Sl15?-Lonaconing Star.
''If the court knows herself, and she
thinks she do. the JOURNAL did not
issue the Levy list by the grace of the
Star.
Should the JOURNAL be mistaken,
however, the cost to the Star in the
premises is just exactly whatever sum
the Star permits
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-07-04
Not Willing to Do Evil that Good May


The JOURNAL does not remember
saying publicly Or privately that the
Ledger ought not to have the county
advertising.
But if it did, it was because the
Ledger had several times spoken of the
contract price as a bride.
And does the JOURNAL want the
Ledger bribed?
Not much. If the Ledger cannot
find the right path and stick to it with
out being corrupted, perish the Com
missioner who would destroy its in
nocenee in order to lead it into life
of righteousness.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-07-04
Excursion to Lexington, Va.

For this occasion the B. & O. r. r.
announces the sale OF tickets on July
10Th and Doth at rate of one fare for the
round t,ip at Baltimore, Washington
and at all stations on its lines west Of
these two cities in Maryland, Virginia
& West Virginia. The unwilling
ceremonies will be the occasion of the
reunion of many veterans of the North
and South and of the assembling of a
large number of Confederate Veteran
Camps. Tickets will be valid for le-
turn passage until July 30th inclusive.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-07-04
Half Rates to the Northwest via Il. &
o, r. r.

On account of the Convention of the
Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor at Minneapolis, Mimi, July
9th to 18th, the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company will sell round trip
tickets to that City from all stations
on its lines from July to inclusive,
at the low rate of one fare for the
round trip. These cheap rates are not
restricted to delegates, but are open to
the general public, Tickets will be
valid for return journey on trains leav-
ing Minnear oils July 18th to 18th in
elusive. Those desiring to remain
longer can do so by depositing their
tickets for safe keeping with the A gent
of the terminal railroad at Minneapolis
until they wish to begin their return
journey, such date not to be later than
August Goth, 1891.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-07-04
The Weather.

Irl r. Hicks, the St. Louis weather
prophet, says that there will be very
oppressive warm wave about July ) or
6, followed by a cool breathing spell
lasting until July 10. Then he prom
Uses us an excessively high temperature
about July IL, II and Is, with the as
surance that cooler wave will bring
relief about July II. The hottest
period for the summer is set down for
July % and the three following days.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-07-04
What This Is.
w nat THIS Is.
The glorious 4th.


Since the last we have been at peace
with all nations and dead Indians !;
the new water works begun and near
ly completed, and, if it does not rain,
the new race-course will be in fine
order this afternoon.
In fact, nothing unpleasant has
happened since last year except the
disaster to the newspapers.
And now while all the people are
smiling over the blessed calamity, let
us join in with radiant Nature and
thank Providence that the hay crop is
safe, the potato crop assured, and the
fruit yield certain verify
Hoop la
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-07-04
Good Counsel.

Sometime ago the Cumberland Times
advocated an unpledged delegation
from this county to the State demo-
cratic convention.
That advice was so wise that it
ought to be adhered to, not only at
this time, but ever hereafter, and by
all parties.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-07-04
Excursion Tickets to Glen Echo
Chautauuua, WASHINGTON. d.. G.

For the accommodation of parties
desiring to attend the exercises at Glen
Echo Chautauqua, June 25th and June
3Oth, the B. & 0. r. r., will sell en-
cursion tickets TO Washington at re-
duced rates from all stations on its line
between Grafton, W. Va, Harrison
burg, Va, Hagerstown, Md, Fred
erlck, Md, and Harper's Ferry. w
Va. The excursion tickets will be sold
June 24th, valid for return passage
until June 9th, inclusive, and will
also be sold June 10Th, valid for return
passage until July 2nd, inclusive.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-07-04
1t is Too Cheap.

An Eastern Shore paper proposes a
convention of the road supervisors of
Maryland.
Which would be all well enough, but
for one thing:
1t has already been demonstrated
that talk will not put the roads in
good condition.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-07-04
RreVitieS.

A miners wife over in Pennsylvania
knocked one of her eyes out the other
day splitting kindling wood. Ac-
cidents of this kind must he expected
as long as Powderly contends that the
Noble Order is bound to grow.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-07-04
Low Rates to Hagerstown, via b. ~ o.

On account of the meeting of the
League of American Wheelmen at
Hagerstown, Md, July p. the B. q
O. railroad company will sell excur-
sion tickets to that point from all
stations on its lines east of the Ohio
river at the rate OF one fare for the
round trip. Tickets will be sold from
June Both to July Sd inclusive and
will be valid for return passage until
July 7th, inclusive.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-07-04
Summer Excursion Tickets.

70 all northern and eastern seaside,
lakeside, and mountain resorts, as well
as to Deer Park and Oakland, the
Virginia Springs, Niagara Falls,
Luray Caverns, Gettysburg, and to all
points, in fact, where people gather in
search of health and pleasure, are now
on sale at all Baltimore and Ohio rail
road ticket Offices at greatly reduced
rates. These tickets will be sold from
June LIST to September 30th. and are
valid for return passage until October
3lst. Before selecting your route or
resort consult B. & O. summer ex-
cursion book in which shortest routes
and lowest rates via picturesque B.
d or to all resorts are given from
points on that road east of the Ohio
river; profusely and artistically
illustrated. This book can be pro
cured free of charge upon personal
application to ticket agent, B. d O. r.
r. Co., or you can have it mailed to
you by sending name and address with
Z cents in stamps, to Chas. O. Scull,
Gen'l Passenger Agent, Baltimore, Md.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-07-04

German Catholics prefer Cardinal
Gibbons for the next pope to any
Fren3hman. The papal consistory
might search the whole civilized world
and not find a more able and better
fitted prelate to succeed the present
great head of the church.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-07-04
Back Again.

The Water Board had great reason
latel y to wonder what was the matter.
The Ledger had stopped It's Lillipu-
tan crusade against the management,
and the Board actually began to fear
that it had at last got on to the wrong
track.
Last week, however, the Ledger re-
sumed its harmless role, but it appears
to be understood that as to one-third
of the Board its critiques are to be
taken in aPickwickian sense.
The JOURNAL is ALWAYS glad to see
the Ledger in earnest. 1t is then in
that condition of bilious temperature
when it's animadyersious secure a
minimum of popular attention.
The Future Omnibus Bill.
The Knights of Labor were successful in
pushing through the Pennsylvania Legisla-
ture at least two laws that were needed by
the work people, viz: a semi-monthly pay
bill and against the company store. When
will Maryland follow suit?-Baltmore critic.
We cannot tell, because it is not
generally known just what Mr.. Brown
promised the boys when he was up
here.
But if he was as sanguine in his
confidential communications to the
little ones as in his bird O. freedom
talks to those outside the inner circle
of his satellites, it need not be more
than ten days or SO after the Legisla-
ture meets.
The same bill will also make black
damp high crime and horsebacks
very low, but none the less felonious
misdemeanor.
There is nothing too fanciful just
now that a bill, chaperoned by Schon-
farber and approved by Brown, need
not contain.
Evening journal., 1891-06-09
gAcksoN eers a YeAa N IAlL
Warning 10 Postal Gard Ssnders-W. r.
Moreians's Case Continued.


/ warning 20 Postal Gard ssnders-w. p.
| Moreians's Case Continued.
The United States District Court con
vened this morning at 10 o'clock, with
Judge Wales on the bench. The names
Of the grand jurors were called over, and
after having been sworn, we're addressed
by Judge Wales aud retired Ths petit
jurors were dismissed until IL. 80 o'clock
District Attorney Alexander B. Cooper
asked to have the case of Henry @
Adams, charged with having opened
another's letter. dismissed. as the nature
of the evidence did not justify prose
cution. The order was made.
Mr.. Cooper said he also wished to have
the case against Isaac N. Hern, charged
with sending threatening letter through
the mails, dismissed, as the defendant
had agreed TO pay the costs and the
injured party did not wish to prosecute
the case further In asking for the dis
misssl of the case he added: "fhis was
postal card sent to q man who owed
him money. The card threatened that
If the bill was not paid he would snter
suit Now, 1t Is not generally under
stood by the publie that this Ia . violation
of the postal laws, but 1t is, aAd want
the public to know it /"
Judge Wales-"When business Of
that nature has to be transacted. it
should be done by letter 1t is not against
the law to send such a note In an en-
closed snvelops." Hern's case was dis
missed
At 11.55 o'clock the grand jury re
turned into court with true bills In the
case of George Jackson, colored, for
breaking into the pestoffiee at Greenvllle
on April %, and that of William P. More
land, charged with selling oleomargArIne
instead of butter. As there were no fur-
thcr business for them to transact the
grand jurors we're discharged for this
term OF court.
There were two indictments sgAinst
jackson, one charging him with felony,
the other with misdemeanor. Jackson
pleaded guilty, said he had come from
Philadelphia, and had never been
charged with any offense before He was
20 years old and had two sisters living In
Philadelphia. Jackson was sentenced TO
| pay fine of 500, with one year 8
Imprisonment. Hr Cooper said that he
| was ready to 90 on with the case OF
William r. Moreland
Mr.. Conrad, who represented the
defendant, applied to have the case con-
tinued until the September term, as his
client, II he had sold oleomsrgarlns. had
done SO without knowing 1t, and he had
not had time TO prepare defence Mr..
Cooper objected to the postponement.
Judge Wales said the jury was coming
back next week, and IL Mr. Conrad would
be ready the case would be tried II hs
Was not ready they would consider ths
/ question OF q continuance. Witnesses In
the case were discharged until Wednes-
day, June II.
In the case OF William McCarren
| against whom an indictment Was found
at the last term of court for illegal vot-
ing, Marshal Mahaify reported that Nc
Carren could not be found In his jurisdic
tion, and the case was continued unit
the next term of court The petit
jurors were discharged until June IL
Evening journal., 1891-06-09
The MINISTERIAL BODY.
Department of Elections Finishes IL
work-Kirby and Elliott in the Ninth.

Department of Elections Finishes 1ts
work-Kirby and Elliott in the Ninth.
The Department OF Elections completed
its work of canvassing the election re
turns yesterday afternoon, and declared
the whole Republican city ticket elected
and seven out of the twelve councllmen
The only question Of moment raised
was when the returns of the Ninth ward
were canvassed In this ward John w
| Kirby, Republican received -four
majority. His opponent was John T
Elliott. The canvass disclosed the fact
that six tickets bearing the name oi
"John Kirby" were voted and counted
for John w. Kirby. The question was
| immediately raieed as to whether they
should be counted for John W. Kirby II
not, the Democrats would have two
| majority In the ward.
Willard Saulsbary, Jr., and Charles
M Curtis we're summoned before the
board and asked for an opinion This
they declined to give. They suggested
that the two opposing candidates bs
sent for with power to select their own
counsel. A messenger was despatched
for them, and at 6 30 o'clock the board
declared recess until z 30 o'clock, In
order to allow the two would be council
men to prepare for the contest.
The tickets were straight Republican
ones with the exception that willard
Springer's name was substituted for that
of Stsnsbury J Wiley.
When the board reassembled at 2 30
O'Clock quite number Of persons were
present. John T. Elliott appeared with
out counsel and Walter q Hayes repre-
sented John w. Kirby.
President Andrew g. Wilson said the
question was one of a confusion OF
names, and raised a question as to the
right Of the election officers to give the
Yoteg to the candidate on the ground cI
intent.
Mr.. Hayes. counsel for Kirby, claimed
that be could prove that John W. Kirby
was the only John Kirby who lived in
the ward. He referred to decisions
bearing upon the matter, and said th,
question resolved itself upon the intent
Mr. Elliott, the Democratic candidate
/ spoke for himself BE claimed that be
found that the returns as published gave
him two msjority, and If such WAS ths
case he wanted the certificate Of election
otherwise he did not want 1t. He claimed
that votes for John Kirby were not votes
for John w. Kirby, and he did not con-
cede the right of the board to pass judg
ment upon the intent of the voter.
The Board consulted. re- examined the
returns, and after giving the matter full
consideration, rendered a decision ii
favor Of John w Kirby. the Republican
candidate, thereby throwing the contest
into City Council.
| That ended the excitement and th'
canvass proceeded in the even tenor o.
OF its way
| There were several scattering votes
DR.. J. A Draper. ). a. Baynard and e
g. Shortlidge, each received one vote fo
mayor, ana there was q bakers dozen o.
"scatterings" for Couneilmanic honors
Taken as an entirety the canvass did no
disclose any changes worth men sioning
Evening journal., 1891-06-09
MlrcHgLL,s cAsg coNrINugD.

Walter III. Hayes. His Attorney, Displays
Reat-rhe City Solicitor Remains
Calm.
Deputy Judge Harry Emmons presided
at the Municipal Court this morning.
The court was crowded with spectators
and inside the rails with politicians in
terested in the case of Edmund Mitchell,
Jr, who was to answer the charge
Of having committed an assault aud
battery on ] r. O. Gorrell at the polls of
the Sixth precinct of the Fifth ward last
Saturday. Quite an array of lawyers
were present, Messrs. Nields, Hayes and
Elliott representing Mitchell. When the
case was called City Solicitor Lyman
arose and said: MAY 1t please your
honor, I'd like to have the case continued
until Thursday morning"
This brought Walter q. Hayes quickly
to his feet who inquired sharply the
reason why the city solicitor had asked
for 3 continuance. The defendant, he
said, was ready and anxious to proceed,
the states witnesses he thought were
present, while some of the witnesses for
the defence we're here from Washington,
and would be inconvenienced by the de-
lay.
The city solicitor rose calmy present
ing q striking contrast in his demeanor
to the heat. displayed by Mr.. Hayes. l
propose. he said, to try my own case
This is the first time continuance has
been asked for and am entitled TO obtain
It, should know better than my friend
whether / am ready to proceed with
this case or not, and say now am not
ready"
The court-"You are entitled to 8
continuance. Thursday morning was
then fixed as the day on which the cast
would be tried, and Mitchell's bond wsE
made good until then.
Evening journal., 1891-06-09
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Miss Bella Brooks gave q musicale at
her home, No. 10S Spruce street, last
evening.
The Delaware Avenue Baptist Sunday
school went on an excursion to Woodland
Beach to-day.
The ocean steamship Fairfax, which
stuck on the ways on Saturday at the
Harlan and Hollingsworth yard, will not
be launched for few days.
J. Frank Wilds, the Direct Tax com.
missioner, will make his distribution
headquarters for New Castle county in
the office Of the register Of wills in this
county.
petition will be sent this evening to
the Street and Sewer Directors by the
Market street merchants, for permission
to sprinkle Market street at their own
expense.
At the regular meeting of Division No.
/. Uniform Rank. Knights of Pythias
last evening, two new members were
initiated and ice cream and straw berries
were afterward served.
Postmaster Stewart reports that the
number of pieces of mail handled In this
GAhJ al lAD Va AAuJ was
506, 759. and the postage on all letters
dropped in the box for delivery
81 ,10s so.
Two horses belonging to the Charles
Warner Company, ran away from Fifth
and YanBuren streets yesterday after.
noon, and did not stop till they reached
Front and Justison streets. where they
ran into the lumber yard there
David W. Harlan entertained tn,
members of the Board of Education anc
representatives Of the press at Whites
ice cream parlors last evening, on tbs
occasion of his re election as superinten-
dent Of city schools for a term of thre,
years
The Catholic Diocesan Board of Ex
aminers, Fathers Fallon. Donaghy and
Kelly, visited st. Joseph's school
| Brandywine, yesterday, Sister Mary
Matilda's pupils were fouad to compar.
favorsbly with any parish school in the
city.
The steamer Montauk, built at tn,
Harlan and Hollingsworth ship-yard
which was to have cleared from this por
on Saturday, but had been delayed Oh
account of the collision with the Thomas
Clyde on Thursday night, left for New
York yesterday afternoon.
The young Peoples Association Of tn,
Unitarian Church has been organized
and the following officers chosen; Presi.
/ dent. Frederick E Stone; vice presi.
| dents. Miss Wales and Miss AIMS
Hopes; secretary. Miss Amelia Pyle
treasurer, Benz jsmin ]. Johnson; execu
tive committee, W. r. Budd, Misl
Garrett, Miss Nellie Mendinhall, Mis-,
Nields. David j. Reinaardt. Mr. Sprague
entertainment committee, William Belts
Miss Pyle Miss Brown, Miss johnson
Miss Wainwright, Ralph p. Stubbs.
Evening journal., 1891-06-09
PERSONAL PARAeRAPHs.

Direct Tax Commissioner j. Frank
Wilds of Dover was in this city to day.
Contractor John Jacoby has returned
to this city after visiting his wife In
Virginia.
Rev. Kensey j. Hammond of I'm
manuel Church. Highlands, is on a visit
TO friends of his old parish in Vest
Virginia.
Pensions have been granted the
following Delawsreans: Original
Thomas T. Brayman, Simon Herman,
Joseph Knot Additionsl-Andrew
Feeker.
Thomas T. Roe, the Chicago flyer, .
left Wilmington this morning for Read
ing, Pa He will return to this city in
tine to participate in the races next Sat
urday B f. Mcdaniel and ne will in
dulge in friendly race.
Evening journal., 1891-06-09
Mike would Net Prosecute.

The following cases were disposed OF
at this mornings session of Municipal
Court: Isaac Biddle, colored, drunk, 81
and costs; Amy John, colored, drunk, Sc
and costs; Rebecca Jane Gray, colored,
drunk, 81 and costs; Henry Morris,
colored, drunk, So and costs or ten days
in New Castle Jail; James Dougherty,
drunk, So aud costs or thirty days John
Reed was arraigned on a charge Of cut
ting Mike Mcdonald with q knife at
Front and Market streets, on Saturday
"It was only an accident" said Nc
Donald, on the stand. "He only pushed
me-" Mike would tell no more, excep,
that nobody approached him to settle It
Reed was discharged Mcdonald va;
then taken up and fined s. and costs fol
being drunk last evening The case Of
James Holland, colored. for assault and
battery was continued until tomorrow
morning,