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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
Two "IcmDticS,"

There are times in the affairs of
newspapers when some of them are
too good for ANYTHING.
Last week the organ Of the Frost
burg Ledger company, and vice-princi-
pal Of the stburg water company,
relieved itself of a virtuous homily on
the vice of reminding newspaper
delinquents of their delinquencies.
In short, it affected to think that it
is all wrong Cd for the newspaper to
permit delinquencies, and (2) to com
plain Of them.
There is some force in these pro-
positions, generally speaking.
But the JOURNAL is not 50 much
disposed to discuss the ethics of the
situation as it Is inclined to show how
the Ledger does not practise what it
breaches
Look on this appeal from the Ledger:
Brethren of the quill, Tor lead pencD quit
telling the people ofyour miseries, they have
enough Of their own. If you want to be re-
spected, respect yourself.
Then on this broad hint to either a
remiss subscriber. or brutal non
subscriber:
The fellow who left an empty whiskey
bottle on the steps leading to the Ledger office
is informed that an empty bottle is no good
to an empty editor.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09

The Homecoming Star is apparently
cheerful paper.
1t thinks its new man" got away
with the JOURNAL in the matter of
that last grammatical debate.
1t laughs alone.
The trouble with the STIR is-it tries
to be dishonest, and, generally speak
ing, when Il paper endeavors to make
the public believe it ''feels dirty" it
succeeds-in its mind.
Hence, the JOURNAL did not "get
satisfaction in the way of scathing
criticism of its false syntax."
The "satisfact on" is yet to come
when our reply to the ''scathing crit
icism" is met.
To go on battlefield, deliver u
shot and run out of hearing of the
fight, may count in the Star Office as
"a scathing criticism" but nowhere
else.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
Big Layout in Homecoming.

Georges Creek Valley Lodge of
FreemaSons observed St. Johns Day,
Dee, %, by a most magnificent and
bountiful supper in PEBBLES hall.
Those present were the members. their
wives and pretty daughters, and IA few
invited guests from abroad. The lat
ter comprised Masons and families
from Mt. Savage. Barton, Cumber-
land and Frostburg. The first sitting
accommodated lS5 persons at three
lengthy and brilliantly equipped tables,
and there was everything heart could
desire in the way of appointments, SER
vice and display of good, old-fashion-
ed, genuine, hearty hospitality. In
this respect Homecoming cannot be sur
passed. She is behind some places in
population and baseball, but when it
comes to point where she wants to
shine In a glory peculiarly her own
and quite unapproachable in this sec
ton it is when she extends to her
friends feed that is unfailngly big
as well as free. This fact was attest
ed by Hon George l.. Wellington in a
speech of his usual great force and
eloquence. States attorney David w.
Sloan also paid graceful tribute to
Lonaconing's prime virtue, and both
were literally applaudtd, After sup
per the hall was cleared and the young
folks and some old folks engaged in
the eXhllaratlon of the dance and the
labor of the Scottish reel Meanwhile,
the pretty mattresses made frequent
circuits of the hall with refreshments,
and when the Journal left ut y
O'Clock next morning there was no
lack of merriment, nor any visible in
cllnatlon on the part of home folks to
90 home before broad daylight One
of the musicians was our friend. James
Howatt, of Midlothian, and MessrS.
John Carmack and G.. O. Towles, of
t'rostbnrg, were present.
One of the diSappointments of the
occasion was the inability to be present
of Grand Master Thomas j. ShryGck
and wife, owing to the death of an in
innate friend.
Another was the sudden and severe
illness of Mrs. X. NJ. Boyd, an incident
which prevented her estimate huS-
hand, the Mayor of the town, from
doing his share in the goodly work of
personally supervising a good time.
The JOURNAL returns thanks to
numerous hosts for ii series of the
incest attentions ever bestowed on the
greatest paper.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09

The JOURNAL has a hard time
measuring up to the standard fixed by
the Ledger.
And really we fear it has set its
acme of journalistic excellence too
high, both on its old water works ideal
of what water works ought to be and
the proper course Of self-treatment in
the matter of delinquent subscribers.
for us ever to reach it.
In briefer terms, we do not believe we
can ever make the JOURNAL a duplicate
of the Lelger.
Nor do we believe the multitude
would have us do so if we could.
The people, we are fully persuaded.
want a good many things, "but nary
another Ledger.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
RcDlaced.

The JOURNALS new stairway has
been almost completed by B. 7. Scho-
field and sons, and is stronger than
ever. The Schofelds are ingenious
mechanics. If a water main has to be
tied into a double bow-kuot without
compression at any point, they are
the men to do it. So they have rebuilt
the stairway-this time especially for
heavy weight subscribers, ponderous
advertisers and big jobwork customers.
A. J. Wilson furnished the lumber
and will put in a new door. Then
when the metal sign, twisted into a
rope by the cyclone, gets unwound.
the JOURNALS entree will be prettier
and safer than before the cyclone
dashed it away.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
Married.

Wednesday, Dec. 80, 1891, by Rev.
W. w. Van Arsdale, in Flostburg,
Charles E. Lancaster and Miss Rhoda
G.. Robson, both of Garrett county.
At St. Michaers church. Jan. 2,
1892, by Rev. S. j. Clark. Mr.. Charles
Wagner, of Salisbury, Pa, and Miss
Fannie Garlitz, of Pea Ridge, Md.
At the parsonage of the Welsh
Baptist Church, F,ostburg, Tuesday,
Jan. /, 1892, by Rev. Henry Thomas,
Mr.. Hosea B. Dean and Miss Catharne
G.. Kerby, both of Cumberland,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09

The following officers were installed
Monday evening by Grand Deputy
Robert Tenant to serve the ensuing
term-Frostburg Lodge, No. 800,
Knights of Honor:
Past Dictator-Michael Cassery.
DictatoY--Conrad Miller.
Vice Dictdtor-John F. Thomas.
assistant Dictator-J J. Mealng
Reporter-Thomas J. Thomas.
Financial Reporter-J. c. Yungerman.
Treasurer-C. H. Walker.
Chaplain-Rev. 4. w. Conrad.
Guide-Conrad Ort, jr.
Gudrd-G. II. Shaw.
Sentinel-Henry Gerken.
TTustees-G. W. Tenant, John Pfefter.
John Rupp.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09

bfeVlticS.
Some Of the college girls and boys,
with a good taste for holiday life, pre-
ferred to remain at home. AS a rule,
however, studies that they do not like to
resume indicate the curriculum of a
school more or less good.
Ralph Bingham is at home on the
platform, but somehow his appearance
here Tuesday evening did not meet
expectations.
Under the heading of at is Said
the Ledger represents ''that the Ledge,
never issues Saturdays paper on
Thursday" The JOURNAL compared
the Le2ger of Dec. 26 with itself OF
same date and found not solitary
item of local Importance in the
former that was not in the latter.
On the contrary, the JOURNAL had
some fresh matter which the Ledger did
not have at all. Under such cireum-
stances why do the authors Of SIT is
Said imagine vain things9 Why dc
they esteem bolated printing above
rubles and fine linen
Horsemen, read that big. timely
illustrated advertisement of F. c.
Beall. And now is good time also
to refer to his "Neverslip" announce
ment.
Thomas H. Paul, who lives at the
lower terminus Of the boulevard, re
ports that the towns special proteges
the cows, have eaten about four tons
of hay for him--a consequential
damage of the cyclone, it is true. But
he says the COWS are in fine order
which is consequential benefit of the
cyclone. Now. the question is-hov
is this inequality of results to be
adjusted Respectfully referred te
the Mayor and Council. and incidental
ly to the Frostburg Ledger.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
The Sick.

Albert Holes condition is variable.
Last report yesterday was rather more
cheering than for several days pre-
ceding. His vitality and courage are
great. Rev. and Mrs. Homrighaus,
brother-in law and sister, of Washing
ton, D. c., are with him.
Postmaster C. H. Walker has been
down with Ia grippe since the holidays
set in. He is improving slowly.
Charles Getty, of Grantsyille, is oper-
ating the telegraph for him, and Miss
May Gunter assisting in the postoffice.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
Married.

l.. w. Wood, of the American Tea
Company. and Miss Glen C. Towles.
of this place, were married Thursday
evening, Dee, 81, 1891. at the brides
home, by Rev. A. c. Haverstick. Mr..
Wood is clever, enterprising young
man, and the bride the pretty daughter
of Jason l.. Towles. A number Of
friends from abroad were present.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
Ayarice of Power.

The JOURNAL has referred to an
error Of Council several years ago
whose serious results the town is now
harvesting.
The current Council is making an
other, perhaps not so grave, still an
error that should be avoided.
They are seeking the control and
responsibility of managing the water
works themselves, and bill with that
purpose is drawn.
The Council has already enough of
this sort of thing more than it is able to
meet with any views above the narrow
guage of political preferences and
prestige.
The proposed superintendent should
be elected by the people not the
Council.
The Council should prefer to exempt
itself from new responsibilities--not
incur them.
Indeed, the JOURNAL would far pre-
fer to see a bill go before the Legis-
lature asking for the election hereafter
by the people, not only of water superin-
tendent, but of bailiff, policeman and
street supervisor, and thus make the
people responsible for the results of
their own choice.
What the people really want is
business management in all depart
ments, and more especially for years
to come in their water office.
And this is not gained by barter,
trade or wire-pullin" in political
primaries.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09

There is some mistake connected
with the use of the term, 1.-THE great
paper" The JOURNAL imagined that
it had Il sort of copyright title to it,
but the Homecoming Star used it last
week both with reference to itself and
the JOURNAL. Very reluctantly, there
fore. the latter adopts the designation,
"the greatest paper" in order to dis
tinguish it from papers simply great.
The JOURNAL is indebted to the two
Cumberland dailies for elegantly ex-
pressed New Year wishes. We owe
each one and will get even.
Observe d. P. Miller's change of
advertisement He has numerous
opportunities for profitable real estate
investments,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09

The JOURNAL did not intend to over
look mention of the establishment I, f
\ new paper in Cumberland. the Erie
PreSse, but under the pressure of holt
day work it was forgotten. The Erie
Presse is printed in German. and pro
fcients in that old and very respect
able tongue aver that it is good paper.
editorially and locally.
Several weeks ago the Journal
published Il sample OF newspape
revenge as this unfortunate code is
enforced in New Mexico. A New
Jersey man. it will be remembered,
proposed to make au Albuquerque
editor eat copy OF his paper in which
the aggrieved foreigner had been re-
ferred to as u liar. The editor coolly
retorted by informing the Jerseyman
that the Office plant had been material
ly enlarged by the addition of a
Winchester rifle. The JOURNAL in
Dictated its fear at the time that
Robinson's visit 10 New Mexico would
result in the absorption of at least a
portion of the sometimes unpleasant
journalistic code in vogue out there,
and that fear is partially realized in
the very first issue of the St0r after his
return. He says, for instance
Our editorial space is short this week. and
we will only remark that by next week we
will either make Schaidt apologize for telling
us we lied or compel him to trot out the
fellow who did write the letter or signed it,
Perfect coincidence is perfect full
fillment. The JOURNALS fear, ex-
pressed Dec. ~, is verified by an
almost exact repetition of the Albu
querque imbrogIio. The JOURNAL is
supported in this hour of trial. how
ever, by its faith III Robinson's final
rnpugnance to dang anything radical.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
TheLegiSlature.

Our delegation figured quite
prominently in the organization
Wednesday. Mr.. Uoskep was one of
the two delegates appointed tellers in
the election of Speaker.
Rev. J. r. Andrew, formerly pastor
ofthe NJ. Z. Church, South, Frosthurg,
was elected a chaplain of the Senate.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
The Weather.

The cohorts of the snow-king came
down like wolf on the fold Tuesday
night, and Wednesday afternoon a
western wind wirled the snow in every
direction, making travel very disagree
able. The streets were occasionally
filled with the misty flakes, and at one
time for at least four minutes the
Ledger Office was INVISIBLE in this
latitude.
There are several inches of snow on
the ground and sleighing good.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
Big Price for Small Service.

The president of the Frostburg wa
ter company supports his high charge
for water to fire hydrants by citing Il
list of thirty towns, ratable in popula-
ton with Frostbure, where the charges
range from $40 to 800 per hydrant.
About nine of ten such places are
served by expensive machinery and
the proprietary company in each case
enjoys monopoly.
Here the water comes down without
mechanical propulsion or expense,
and the hitherto fortunate company is
no longer blessed with a valuable ex-
elusive privilege.
If, therefore, the town ever needs
more water than the new works afford
Mr.. Sprigg has furnished new and
unanswerable argument why it should
be sought elsewhere than in buying
his water light. His supply costs too
much.
This without referring to the large
sum Of money the town has already
paid at full rates for hydrant supply
that the company hardly ever had ION
hand and for sale"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
Dead.

Mrs. Sally Taylor Hooking, wife of
John Hooking. of Meyersdale, Pa,
died in that place Wednesday morn
ing. Deceased was formerly highly
respected resident of F,ostburg.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
LOCAL NEWS.
Change OfTinle.

Beginning with Monday passenger
train No. 1 on the Cumberland and
Pennsylvania railroad will leave Cum
berland at 1858, instead of p. M, and
pass Frostburg at 4:54 p. H., as at
present.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09

EX county commissioner Orr writes
that he desires his name "to remain
Oh the JOURNALS list thereafter as a
subscriber" The JOURNAL believes it
has more officials and ex-officials on its
list than any other paper in the
county, aud that is the character of its
circuIatiOn
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
County commissioners.

Auditing road accounts has occupied
most of the attention Of this body since
Monday, though time was found to
appoint Almshouse and Asylum
guardians. William Thomas, of
Frostburg, is one,
Cumberland people say the new
board takes hold of business like men
who had been there all the time,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
Special Meeting.

The Town Council held a special
meeting Tuesday evening, 29ih ult.
All present except Clerk Smith,
detained II, home by the mortal illness
of an infant son.
Councilman Dewitt was elected
clerk pro tempore. He did the work
we'll.
Mayor Metzger stated that the object
of the meeting was to confer with the
Water Board concerning a final
arrangement for the completion of
the works.
B. A. Richmond, the Councils
attorney, arose and stated that it was
not imperative that the question of a
further issue OF bonds for this purpose
should go to the people.
Mr.. Lammert said the Councils
action had already taken the question
from the people.
Mr.. Richmond thought, however,
that purchasers of bonds would feel
more secure if the Act providing there
for were ratified by the people.
Mr.. Haverstick said that $4,000
would be ample to complete the works,
but
Mr.. Lammert and DR.. j. J. Jones
concurred in thinking it would take
$4,000 or $l5 900.
Mr.. Haverstick thought further that
the current supply of water is ample,
but
MesSrs. Lammert and Jones again
conceded IN believing M. Haverstick
mistaken and that the line ought to be
extended to Cranberry Swamp.
Mr.. Haverstlck moved that Council
ask Legislature to pass a bill author
.zing the issue of $4,000 more of
bonds, making the total issue $50, 900,
with terms same as before. Carried.
After considerable discussion
Mr.. Lammert moved that after May
|, 1893, the Water Board be abolished,
that the Council assume its duties,
and appoint superintendent, etc.
Carried.
A letter from Carroll Sprigg, presi-
dent of the Frostburg water company,
was read. He wants 5000 for the
supply of water from his mains for the
current year to such of the hydrants
CO. now connected Herewith; or if the
town does not require their use for the
entire year, the company will dis
connect at the towns expense; or if
the town will not pay such expense
then the company must have $500 for
its water supply. These charges are
maintained as reasonable by citing a
statement of rents paid in thirty towns
ratable in size with Frost burg.
After discussion of the letter a
motion rejecting the offer was carried.
Adjourned.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
Two Chances for More Luck.
Pointer to the Governors.

Gov. jackson or Brown should go
very slow in extending a pardon to
Henry J. Spencer, the murderer of w.
S. Dawson, of Rawlings.
An immense favor was done Spencer
when he was exempted from the rope.
A pardon would be an enormously
bad roundup for jackson and an
equally bad beginning for Brown.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
SEMI-LOCAL NEWS.
Personal.

The town of Darlington, S. c., was
terribly damaged Wednesday by a
cyclone. Rev. w. o. Petty and wife.
formerly of Frostbnrg. live there.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
A Boomer,

Miss Anne NJ. Hamill has beauti-
full Chinese lily III bloom. 1t was 80
days in development and will remain
i'll bloom 80 days more. 1t is fragrant
AS well as pretty.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
GENERAL ITEMS.
Governor Browns Inauguration.

For the Inauguration of Governor
Frank Brown on Wednesday, January
18th, the B. & o. r. X. will sell round
trip tickets to Annapolis at greatly
reduced rates from Oakland, Cumber-
land, HagerSrown, Frederick and all
important intermediate stations in
Maryland. Tickets will be on sale
January 18th and 18th and will be
valid for return passage until January
18th. inclusive. This offer of low
rates should prove an inducement to
those desiring to visit the State Capt.
tai. on pleasure or business, AS we'll as
to witness the inaugural ceremonies
which will be upon a grander scale
than ever before seen at Annapolis.
For detailed information as to rates,
time of trains. etc, apply to nearest
B. 4 O. agent.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
Let Us Have the Report.

Before the water board is abolished we
want full notwithstanding Ledgcr.
Aud the JOURNAL believes the Ledgo'
ought to have all it wants.
The JOURNAL does not want re-
port, either empty or running over.
But as an old water works hart
panteth after the Hoffman spring, it
does yearn to see the Ledger ''rassling"
with its oft-repeated long-felt want.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
Serious Question.

By the way, is the Ledger, confessed
" imitable by monkeys, inimitable by
man.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
COUNTY NEWS,
Circuit Court.

This body convened Monday, Hon.
II. W. Hoffman presiding.
Nothing so far of local Importance.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
Some PAPERS Drifting Rearward.

The Homecoming Star apologies for
printing the Presidents message
nearly 80 days after date and mitigates
the offence by saying "better late than
never"
This is exactly in line with the
Frostburg Ledger whose st is said
found fault with the JOURNAL for
publishing all the local news two days
before the Ledger was issued.
journalism in this county would
seem to be drifting backward.
But, chestnut-served people, why
will ye submit to insipid editorials and
worm-eaten news
Why not take the Journal. the only
absolutely fresh and Independent paper
in the county9
Only $3.50 year.
And now is the time To subscribe.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09

The Cumberland NetS wants more editoria
matter in the Ledger. Sorry we can't ac-
commodate it, but glad the Ne~s likes our
opinions SO WE'LL Frostburg Ledger.
The Netcs doubtless learns from this
that it is vain to covet too much of n
good thing at 81 a year, or $l.25 if
delinquent 30 days after date.
Two Chances for More Luck.
Congressman McKaig has two big
fights on hand.
One to get a government building
in Cumberland; the other to defeat
bill introduced by Massachusetts
man to put coal on the free list.
If he wins in both he will deserve to
succeed himself.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
That Error.

The action of the Council in asking
for authority to issue $4,000 more of
water bonds, in all $4,000, is neces.
sary and the people should cheerfully
and unanimously ratify it when it
comes before them.
1t is ever to be regretted, however,
that this same $4,000, fixed by the
committee that drafted the original
bill, was reduced by Council to SIC, 900.
The JOURNAL pronounced it serious
error at the time, and it has so
proven. The results have been a long
and useless controversy over men and
economies several hundred dollars of
dead loss to the town, and the risk of
re-submission of vital question to
the decision of many unthinking
people.
1t is now every patriotic citizens
duty to advocate the new issue of
bonds.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-01-09
when He viii Look for His Shadow

A poor Post editor who had no
Christmas turkey went up to 10.
Jones's and got Mckinley dinner
that will last until grounding day
Morgantown CIV. Val Past.