Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25
A Few Thinks"

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most rational men, though sometimes
they move lmpetuously. In the latter
case, however, we may see complete
recantation of formerly expressed
opinions when the clouds their i'm
petuosity has Thrown up in frownng
breastworks' clear away. But after
an opinion has been aired freely and
given broadcast to the world for con-
temptation and gained possible ad-
hesions, we may safely claim that
there is an underlying motive and that
it is deeply rooted.
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We would give much to know the
Hor. Lee Fairchilds motive for being
so Jealous in judge McComas behalf,
especially so when the judge has Jared
so well at the hands of his party and
has done so little to give it prestige in
the State and particularly so when
Fairchild has set himself upon d
pedestal most enviable-that of Mentor
for all good republicans.
He who would be Nestor for re-
publican principles in this State, it
strikes us, cannot afford, even for the
sake of plausibility in his own exhort-
ations, to eschew the efforts and actual
achievements of its most potent mem
bers.
The Hon. George l.. wellington and
His Excellency Gov. Lowndes have
proven themselves worthy the titles
they use in their business. That
either gentleman's principles, as to
his loyalty to his party. can be i'm
peached by the self-Styled organ of the
party in this town, we have we'll
grounded doubts.
Judge McComas has attained the
acme of professional ambition in his
present exalted position, and if he will
be good he may rest easy for the nat
ural term of his So ourn in this vale of
tears.
Gov. Lowndes desires, as matter of
pardonable ambition and manly as
piration. to carry the republican
standard to the U. s. Senate from this
State. Being the first republican to
carry it into the executive mansion for
nigh on to IS years. it should be a
matter of Stale pride to bestow further
honor upon him; and for the repub-
licans of his native county-well, that
ought to be a family affair, each me m
Der taking a peculiar pleasure in
weighing down the balance in favor
of the old gentleman at the head of the
board.
We noticed letter in the Lonacon-
ing Star signed Justice" who halls
from Eckhart mines. We were pre-
possessed with the way he catechised
Mr.. Campbell, the would-be champion
of labor; principally the question
''who then shares the credit of the
veto9" We waited anxiously for the
oracle to speak and at last he dis
goreed himself in last weeks issue of
the Forum of great deal of rot about
how much he had the peoples interest
at heart, and how that, self-interest
was sunk down, down into the utter.
most depths. Bless his dear, unselfsh
heart--how it loves the people How
grandly it turns down the questions
the people were waiting to hear an
swered by stating that man who
cannot attach his name to his articles
is unworthy of serious consideration.
OF course, he doesn't know that some
of the greatest reformatory movements
the world has known have received
most aid from anonymous writings.
For good and sufficient reasons a wri-
ter may withhold his name, but that
does not lessen the import of what he
has to say, especially if he adheres to
the truth. All, Jim, we have OWNED
your motives long ere this. If you
want an expression of public senti-
ment as to the eligibility of McComas
we refer you to the last time he ran
for Congress in this cOnfessedly re-
publican 9th congressional district.
He may be your logical candidate, but
the premises and proof upon which all
your logical reasoning is based is
found wrapped up in your own little
notions. Sing your own praises less,
my dear James and Davy. and the
people will believe you more.
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This brings us to another matter the
motive for which is as clear as noon.
day. Why should the Hon. D. E..
Dick need club of 16 republicans
and democrat to sustain him in his
contemplated legislation ? Let the
purpose for this confessedly good in
tentlon we'll up like a pure crystal
spring in unseltish desire in his heart
and he wont need any eXtraneous
help. But the unadulterated truth is
Dave and Jim can't legslate unless
they have glorious tom-tom accom-
paniment by which they din it into
our too gullible minds. We are, how
ever, getting an undertone of their
music and soon they'll have to change
the time or get off the organ stool.
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Regarding that little oyster sym
postum which endorsed Mr.. W. f.
Noel for postmaster because he con
trolls Nos IL and l2-well, that ism
so bad. We suppose William hasn't
informed Dick that he is so popular in
his own district that his was the lowest
vote on the ticket? Yes, the people
in both districts are so rampant in his
favor for the post-office that Gen.
Gary will be "rail rode" if he doesn't
appoint him.
A Hot AGGREGATION OF REPUBLICANS.
p. S.-The time has passed when
softsoapism may be relied on to side
man up into popular favor. His ac-
tons must bear the stamp of sincerity
and look we'll under the search-light of
popular view. Self must prove itself
secondary. We are not content longer
to hear it said in blatant tones by the
| asprants themselves. A. II. A. OR.