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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25
Notes.

a thrilling war experience in the
life of Christian Lehr goes over.
The JOURNAL regrets to inform Il
Cumberland contributor that his in
teresting dialogue between blizzard"
and "Brittler' cannot be published be-
cause his promise to give his name
hereafter does not suffice.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25
The Sick.

John Price, Waterman at the First
National Bank, is laid up" with an
Interesting case of humps.
DR.. J. c. Cobey got involved in the
same trouble-almost epidemic, but is
recovering.
Thomas Bath is reported painfully
i'll with pleurisy.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25

Mr.. Pink Whiskers of Pocahontas
very imprudently as well as prema-
turely appeared in church last Sunday
enveloped in loud overcoat selected
as a Christmas gift by his Garrett
county nephews from the stock of
somebody in Frostburg who advertises
in the Forum. The preacher holered
fire. the congregation stampeded
and the choir hasn't been seen since.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25
To be Welded.

A marriage license has been issued
to each of the following couples:
Jacob H. Boettner and Marth Agnes Boyes,
both of Frostburg.
John w: T. Dohm, Homecoming, and Ada
E. Berry, Barton.
James c. Shuman, Mt. Pleasant Pa, and
and Annie G. Weber, Homecoming Md
Richard Yates. Moscow, and Lizzie Stafford,
DetmOld.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25
POStpOnenent.

The sale advertised for last Tuesday
by Messrs. b. A. Richmond and Dew.
ii. Reynolds, trustees. was postponed
indefinitely, those gentlemen being en-
gagged in the Potomac pollution case
at Frederick.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25

and nature of the zodiacal light, so
luminous and far-reaching. so variable
and weird, defy all the laws which
rule in other ornamental fields. lie
went to the farthest accessible outpost
of the southern hemisphere to study
its character, but returned to tell OF
a spectacle whose mystery OF origin
and purpose grows with its enhancing
lustre.
Hence, with all his knowledge of
astronomy, he is still a stranger at the
doors of the ne6ula-still an abecedarian
in the school of stellar study.
But, having passed Alpha, shall he
never be permitted 20 reach Omega ?
Or. if there be some conclusion de-
rived from his study of the lofty
science that ought to be uniearned,
shall the feeble searchlight which en-
ergizes a auenchless thirst for the
truth be snutfed ont forever just as he
steps upon the Threshold Of the temple
Of knowledge which fills and illuml
mates infnity!
The answer to this question involves
the most tangible of all the con-
tentlons outside of revelation that this
state is not the end of man. 1t atfirms
that the studies, labors and tolls, be-
gun here, are to go on to the joys of
fruition on the other side.
Otherwise, not only matter, but life
itself exists in vain-a refutatlon of
all the wisdom involved in creation
and evolution, and a mockery co-equal
with the extent and destiny of the uni
verse.
AS Christmas is the christians
memorial day of Him who brought
life and Immortality to light" why may
not those who like to look for other
pledges of existence beyond the grave
bring and lay them upon the same
table of joyful communion
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25
What! So Soon ?
FRosTBURG, Mp, Dec. 2l, 1879


To the MINING Journal.
| read in the Forum last week with
wonderment the personal card of Mr..
Williams protesting that his paper was
not yet "a busted community Who
has raised that question What has
come over the powers of the intellectual
leviathan who has been editing that
paper! Is it possible that this genius
from the land Of the orange and mag
nolia has lost his grip?
Why, the editor of the FOrum came
here, broke into republican politics in
this county at once, and by sheer force
of a matchless personality just should
cred the republican campaign and,
in spite of the mistakes and indiffer-
ence of the Wellngtons, the Lowndes
and the Sloans, carried the party to
victory with whoop.
Now. man who can do such things
single-handed and alone, ought to be
sought after, and, seriously speaking,
they are. but the fact is-Fairchild
and the Forum only said they did these
things. "A paper that is a paper
promised too much and has done too
little. The editor has posed as a
purist to the extent of fooling the
ministerial association, and acted as
though he we've the Agamemnon of the
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25
LOCAL CORRESPONDENTS.
A Hint to the Senator.

FRosTBURG, MD, Dec. -, 1897.
TO the MINING JOURNAL.
Having noticed in several papers an
account of the organization of dick
Club" claiming as their object to
''locomote' and sustain Senator Dick
in his Legislative undertakings-in
other words to give him the benefit of
their massive and far-searching
mental understandings, | wish to say
that it is devoutly to be hoped that Mr.
Dick does not depend upon this source
alone, for suggestions concerning all
the good work he will doubtless do.
If so. it is fortunate that they have
only thus far suggested Mr.. w. b..
NoeFs name for postmaster, proposal
which savors of the whole sum and
substance of the so called ''Dick
Club
1t would be we'll, however. for Mr..
Dick and others having voice in the
appointment of postmaster to ascer-
tain the desires of the people and APP
point man that will fill the bill and
be a credit to the republican party.
,JouRNAJ READEP
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COUNTY NEWS.
The Coal Trade.

Shipments of coal from the mines of
the Georges Creek coal region were
in long tons
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25

The JOURNAL congratulates J. j.
Robinson, editor of the Homecoming
Star, upon his selection as Journal
Clerk of the State Senate. He has
sought and obtained an onerous job,
but it is hoped he will prove fully
equal to its eXactiOns.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25
BreViticS.

A widows pension was granted
Monday to Mrs. |. J. Grow. of Mt.
Savage, relict of the late W. w. Grow.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-09-24
Christian Patriotism.

OQT1eC10u FaGr1OCl6m.
1.-The following address was given by
Mrs. N. G. Young before the Christian
Endeavor Convention at Neche on July
23rd and is published by request of those
present.
Love of country has always been con-
sidered land long may it still be so con-
sidered) fundamental virtue. Iappend
that wish, for we hear much to-day
about the decline of patriotism. We all
know too well that it has become fash
ionable to sneer at any public demon
stration Of loyalty, to affect Indifference
to our country's veal, and to boast of
our more advanced and liberal cosmo-
politanism. But has real patriotism lam
guished or is it only dormant, awaiting
some real national danger to call it into
action? We hope that the latter is the
correct explanation of the present con-
dition. We realize keenly the culpable
apathy evinced by many as to our ma
tional polity;the unwillingness to sacrifice
time, money, or effort to the improve
ments ofour laws and government. War
has eyer been the condition of the most
active patriotism. By it are theromantic
tendencies Of youth encouraged and de-
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-09-24

Things are beginning to liven up little
in the second district over the matter d
commissioners to succeed Thomas HALL
dorson. twill not be long until the com
missioner conventions are called and the
various parties will place in nomination
candidates Of their choice. At various
times and from various sources we have
heard the name Of Swenki Goodmanson
mentioned as one whom the fusion forces
might select as their candidate. He is
one Of the best known men in that district
ana at present is engaged in farming in
Thingvalla township. For number of
years he ran store at Canton, where he
was highly esteemed for his business qua
lities and his universally kind and gentle
manly bearing. He is one of the best
educated men among his nationality and
would bring to the Office. If elected, the
qualifications which go to make good
officer. 1t may be that Mr.. Goodmanson
cannot be persuaded toaccept the nomi-
nation, but, feeling that he was an honor
able and capable gentleman and hearing
his name mentioned in connection with
the place, we take the liberty of extend
ing such information as we may have re-
garding him, among our readers.-Pink
Paper.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-09-24

Another proof ofthe generally improv-
ed business conditions is found in the
enormous increase in the output of pig
iron. When business generally is good
the demand for iron is good. 1t enters into
the production Of articles for the farm, for
the railroads, for building, for sea going
vessels, and almost every business enter
prise, and has rightly been denominateda a
business barometer. In October of last
year the weekly production Of fpig-iron in
the United States averaged lis, 900 tons.
The average weekly output for Septem-
Der Of this year will average about 19o,- :
600 tons. That is the difference between
protection business and free-trade, idle
protecti n and 1tse.trade
adversity. slA' ,sss, 'ss,y
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-09-24
Oheated Uncle Sam.

Robert H. Foresman, special agen,
Of the customs department, was here
yesterday in consultation with Distric,
Attorney Bangs. 1t is understood that
some of the people who have been bring.
ing property across the Canadian line
have made false entries and thus cheated
the government out of several hundred
dollars worth Of duty. Deputy Marshal
Hennessy made trip with the special
agent yesterday and upon his return it is
expected that some one will be in custo.
dy.-Grand Forks Herald.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-09-24

We notice that the call published in the
Pink Paper for convention to nominate
a commissioner in the second district is
for democratic convention, and
thereby arises several queries as to a
populist convention, and as to gold and
silver democrats, etc., all ofwhich specu.
lations will come out later. The popu-
lists in this district are numerically much
stronger than the democrats but it re.
mains to be seen whether they will allow
the democrats to assume the organiza-
ton of the popocrats, or whether it will
be case of twins as it were, and as it was
last year? And where will the gold DEM
ocrats come in?
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-09-24
Id. s. sENArn.

There are now 43 republicans in. the
Senate, 80 silver democrats, 8 silver re-
publicans, so-called, S populists, and
sound-money democrats. The death OF
Senator George and the absence ofa SEN
ator from Oregon leaves the total num-
Der but SO. With republican seated
from Oregon, and one elected in Ohio,
that party would, with the cooperation
of one populist, control the Senate.
Even if a democrat were appointed to
succeed Senator George. tits considered
probable that at least one of the popu-
lists would cooperate with the republic
cans. thus leaving that party in control
of the Senate with the aid of the Vice
Presidents vote.
Thirty-one seats in the Senate are to be
filled between now and March 4, 1899.
Eleven ofthese are now filled by repub-
licans. fifteen by silver democrats, two by
populists, two by silver republicans, and
one by a sound-money democrat. 1t is
conceded that the republicans will elect
Senators from Maine, Vermont, Massa-
chusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut,
Pennsylvania, Iowa, Michigan and Min
nesota; the democrats in Virginia, Flori-
da. South carlonina, Texas and probably
Missouri and tennessee; and the silver
ties in Nevada. Montana and Utah.
With the Ohio republicans successful
this fall. the republican party is practical
ly sure Of II votes in the Senate in the
last half Of McKinley's term, and the sill
yer democrats Is.
There IS reason to believe that the re-
puolicans may be successful in sending
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-09-24

camphor is mostly produced in Japan,
Formosa, and some parts of China and the
PHILIPPINES. Secretary Wilson, the head
OF the Department ol Agriculture, propo-
ses to give the citizens of the Gulf States
an opportunity to experiment in this line.
eispreparing to distributecamphor-tree
slips to that section, and is thus likely to
add another important industry to those
of the agricultural element.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-09-24

members Of their own party from Mary
land. West Virgins, Indiana, Wisconsin,
North Dakota, clifornia, New York and
New Jersey to succeed democrats now
holding seats from these states. Should
this happen Il would give the party an
easy control Of the Senate. Should they
only win In one-half these states they
would be able 10 control the Senate with
the vote Of the Vice-P President.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-09-24

Mr.. Bryan informs the palpitating pub
lie that the foreign famine is responsible
for the increased price ofwheat in the face
ofthe fall fsilver, but says nothing about
advance in cotton, tobacco, corn, meats,
wool, and other farm products.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-09-24
The Pioneer Express.
OFFICIAL PAPER Of CITY AND COUNTY.
EE1ans. Sa.oo Aas1Tv76
+ a. Wardwell. g. g. Thompson.
wARDw1II 3 TkolpSoN.
Entered at the post once at Psmbina o. second.
class mail mattof.

Republican Convention.
A delegate convention of the republi-
can electors of the second commissioner
district ofthe county Of Pembina and state
of North Dakota, which district is COM
posed OF the townships Of Gardar, Thing
valla, Beaulieu and Liberty, will be held
In the A. o. wv. Hall at Mountain, North
Dakota on the fourth dayof October AD.
1877 e he toars sof tyso q NJ
afternoon, for the purpose fof paScing ii
nomination candidate for the office Of
county commissioner, to represent said
district.
The basis of representation in said con-
vention will be one delegate at large for
each of the above named townships, and
one additional delegate for every twenty
votes or major fraction thereof cast for the
Hon. M. N. Johnson at the last general
election.
The different townships will be entitled
to representation as follows:
beauheu. ................... .....3
GaIoar.......... ...........'........ -
LlDery ..................:. Y
Thingvalla. ..................... .5
Total. ..16
1t is suggested by the committee that in
townships where no local organization
exists that the caucuses be held at the
usual polling places on Saturday the End
day of October, 1897, at 8 O'Clock P. M.
D. ]. LAxDAL, HI. N. Joy.
Secretary. Chairman.
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lhen guard them with zeal and caution.
Let not selfish interests. Incidence, or in
difference prevent you from the exercises
of the rights of citizenship. Many religi-
Gus sects have taught, at different periods,
that the duties of Christians were con-
fined to their church and homes; that the
command ito be in the world but not. of
it" prevented any active participation in
civil discussions; that reforms should on
ly emanate from the church. Happily
we have grown out of that condition and
we now believe that the command Ito
be in the world" means in the active
world ofpolitics and legislation and the
injunction "but not Of it" only forbids
participation in the follies and sins there
found. 1t does not bar us from opposing
and casting out evils in courts and gov
ernment; nay, it rather eWoins us to the
task. But how can we best accomplish
this work. With what methods and
weapons? First by loyal and cheerful
obedience to existing laws. But you
may say, that in your judgment, not all
laws are good and expedient True, but
they are the laws of our land; the ex-
pressed will of the majority, which we
are bound to respect. They may have
been enacted at time when different
conditions justified them, or they may
have been the crystalization of mistaken
thought and judgment. tits your duty
to yield obedience to them, so long as
they are in operation; your duty to thus
honor the majesty of the law. 1t is your
privilege and duty to use all honorable
means to secure the repeal of unjust
legislation by creating different public
sentiment, by spending your time and
energy in the cause of selecting honest
and capable lawmakers. By so doing
you are comforting benefit upon others
as well as yourself. But, if you adopt
the more usual course Of merely CRITICS.
ing those laws which are displeasing to
you, or still worse if you seek to evade
the same, you are on a par with the anar-
chist. You are lending your influence
to the tearing down of social order.
Then, when you have secured proper
legislation, enforce it. Alas! too many
good laws have been enacted which are
merely dead letters" on the statute
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iveloped. and through the dangess thus
encountered b porn q lasting and deep

encountered b born Q lasting and deep
regard for the object Of love and sacri-
'ice. Not often do men cease to regard
with interest and affection that for which
they have risked their homes, their for-
tunes. their lives, their all! And 30 We
find in the hour Of national peril and for
9 succeeding generation, national loyalty
IS considered . manly and noble quality.
But let . long period ofpeace ensue, and
first men lose their interest in their coun-
try from the fact that their country makes
no special demand upon them; that they
are free to pursue their own vocations
unmolested. While enjoying the great
est blessings that q good government can
bestow, peace and prosperity, they be-
come unmindful Of the same. Then
arises the most dangerous and despicable
class Of all, those purse-proud and self
exalted loafers. who scoff atall sentiment
and reverence, be it for home, country or
God; who designate patriotism as 'jingo-
ism" and religion as superstition .
We are in the midst Of such period
and it rests with the young people of this
generation to correct this tendency or
our much vaunted peace and security
may give way to the horrors Of anarchy
and war. Wehave yet to learn thorough
ly the lesson that peace like all other
good things can only be retained by
watchfulness and effort; that good gov
ernment can only be maintained by the
earnest thought and labor of the best
citizens; that the powers of darkness"
are ever biding their opportunity of
negligence on the part oftheir opponents.
(: To-day your country is making Of you
as urgent demands as ever she made of
her children. It is true she calls you not
to war, but to peace; not to death, but to
activity. In the face of threatening So
cial and political evils she calls upon you
to discharge your duties as honest, active
ndfearless citizens. Patriotism no long
er signifies merely courage upon the bat
tlefield. 1t now is synonymous with
good citizenship. If you will discharge
faithfully these duties, ifyou will sacrifice
your time, money, strength to the inter-
ests of honest government, if you will
face danger in the form of boycott, ostra-
cism and calumination from the opposing
forces Of evil; then your patriotism will
not languish; for truly hereyourtzsas-,
ureis there WIN your heart e be NM, 4, b
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Passes over what Is destined to b
productive region west of the rlississip
Seward, in 1860, prophesied that ..the U
of the United States" was to be at or n
was based upon the foregoing fact.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-05
VERY WEAK IN THE SENATE.
1n Awdacious More Witch Senators
Soon Checkmated.

soon CnSC6WUtcus
SACRAMENTO, CAL. March At was
a bad day ali around for the ''new journal
ISM faker on the Senate side OF the Legis.
lature to-day. The formal investigation
of the sensational and calumnious charges
contained in the Examiner of the 9th
was begun by the Senate committee. But
preceding the investigation proper, before
the committee, there was an exciting pre-
lude in the Senate itself.
Realizing the extreme weakness and
danger OF its position, the Examiner saw
fit TO secure the services of two able at
lorneys to conduct its side of the inquiry
in the persons of George A. knight and
Andrew J. Clunie.
The evening session was opened by
Senator Dickinson stating the object of
the investigation. Attorneys Georse A.
knight and Andrew J. Clunie were present
to represent the Examiner.
Clunie made another transparent stiff
bluff at wanting certain witnesses subpe-
naed, naming them. Dickinson said that
would be a matter fer consideration to-
morrow. As matter of fact, however,
the witnesses mentioned by Clunie have
already been subpenaed by the committee.
Adjournment was taken until 1880 O'Clock
tomorrow evening, so as not to conflict
with the hearing before the Asse ably
com mittee, which Is 10 be held III the
morning and afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-05

absolute necessity. especially in the case
OF Justices of the Peace.
"Do YOU want to examine Mr.. Cami-
ne,ti any iurther?' asked Belshaw.
II want to give Mr.. Caminetli chance
to justify himself impertinently replied
Clunie. :,
II don't need any Justification" re-
torted Camnetti, angrily.
Then he rose from his chair and looking
Clunie straight in the eve challenged him
with the words: "If you want to say any
thing about me say it, and don't be lnsin.
uating."
DO you know of any member of'the
Assembly receiving remuneration or COM
pensation, or promise ot compensatlon,
directly or Indirectly, to vote Tor this
measure ?' asked Chairman Belshaw.
mo, sir," replied Caminetti, positively.
The com mittee then adjourned until 8
o'clock tomorrow morning.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-05
on THE VERGE OF wAR.

Greek Rsserres Called Out and Kespond
With .1Iacrity.
ATHENS, GREECE, March 4.-The war
like preparations here continue without
abatement. The reserves Of 1891, 1890,
1889 and 1887 have been summoned to join
the colors, and they are responding with
alacrity.
All seem imbued with the desire for
open hostilities against the Turks and the
greatest enthusiasm is reported every
where. 1t is stated that there will be a
general mobilization of the Greek forces
later.