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West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-11-10

Hughes Io7 Hill 90.
Weekly IIS; Riggs SO.
Wells ia; Nissan 90.
For alternate road law 81 against
alternate road law 81.
PRECINCT 3.
: Dovenor 81; Blair sc.
Smith 81; Greer o2.
Burgess IS; Rine SO.
Hughes So; Hill 81. t..s
Weekly IL; Riggs 1o1.
Wells 81; Nissan e2.
For A. K. L. So; against A. R.
L. 40. ."
PRECINCT 4.
Doveno- SO; Blair 90.
Smith 60; Greer ga.
Burgess 1913; Rine IS.
Hughes 90; Hill 90.
Weekly 81; Riggs Io2.
Wells 100; Nissan SO.
For alternate road law, 10 against
65.
LINCOLN DISTRICT-PREcINC I.
Dovener II2; Blair los.
Smith III; Greer los.
Burgess II3; Rine los.
Hughes 90; Hill us.
Weekly 81; Riggs I2r.
Wells 1I2; Nissan Io4.
For alternate road law IS; against
alternate road law Il.
PRECINCT 2.
Dovener, 171; Blair, 1913.
Smith, 40; Greer, 1919.
Burgess, Io5; Rine, 2o1.
Hughes, 1874: Hill, 233.
Weekly, 1874; Riggs, 234.
Wells, I65; Hisslm, ao4.
For alternate road law, 81 against
ID. IL
,4 PRECINCT 3.
Dovenor, 60; Blair, 20.
Smith, So; Greer. 25.
Burgess, 81; Rine, "a.
Hughes, 50; Hill, Fl.
Weekly, 81; Riggs, IS.
Wells, 81; Nissan, FL.
For alternate road levy, IS against
2I.
PRECINCT d.
Dovener II6; Blair 10Y.
Smith ia; Greer no.
Burgess us; Rine 1o8.
Hughes 1913; Hill 116.
Weekly 90; Riggs 1914.
Wells ia; Nissan 1o6.
For alternate road law, 60
against SO.
M'ELRoY DISTRICT, PRECINCT I.
Dovenor 1874; Blair 1o4.
Smith 12o; Greer SO.
Burgess 159; Rine II.
Hughes 1872; Hill 10.
Weekly ia; Riggs ia.
Wells 100; Nissan "a.
For alternate road law,82 against
a..
PRECINCT 2.
Dovencr Ios;. Blair 80.
Smith 81; Greer 4e.
Burgess II2; Rine IS.
Hughes 112; Hill "a.
Weekly 100; Riggs'52.
Wells no; Nissan 81.
For Alternate Road Law "a;
against Alternate Road Law So.
PRECINCT 3.
Dovener 1903; Blair 2o2.
Smith IIe; Greer I8o.
Burgess I1e; Rine 1877.
Hughes II8; Hill I8o.
Weekly Io2; Riggs zoo.
Wells II2; Nissan 1856.
For Alternate Road Law 80;
against Alternate Road Law 1or.
MEADE DISTRICT, PRECINCT 1.
Dovenor I55; Blair So.
Smith 12I; Greer IL.
Burgess 1853; Rine 81.
Hughes 40; Hill 81.
Weekly 50; Riggs II6.
Wells I58; Nissan 49.
For alternate road law, 113
against So.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-11-10

and shaky, with the other parts on the
lines of an American wheel-barrow,
constitutes the cab of Manila, on the
top of which the passenger crouches.
They are propelled by attendants who
are strong, polite and speedy.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-11-10

Dovenor, 60; Blair, 20.
Smith, So; Greer. 25.
Burgess, 81; Rine, "a.
Hughes, SO; Hill, Fl.
Weekly, 81; Riggs, IS.
Wells, 81; Nissan, FL.
For alternate road levy, IS against
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
\ Breezy Letter.
FHosTnURG, MD, March 80, 1898

FRoSTBURG, MD, March 80, 1888.
TO the MINING JOURNAL.
Last weeks issue of the Forum made
the claim that had "omitted a vital
set of figures in my communication
of March 10 namely, "those showing
where the town had paid 81 200 per
year for Il moonlight schedule,n and
also said that "wlthout them the other
figures were valueless and would re-
ceive no attention."
Will the Foram kindly tell the public
why it did not supply the omission
Or will it be frank enough to admit
that there are not any figures of that
sort ?
Now, to prove that the Forum either
wllfully made a mIS-Statement or did
not know what it was talking about, |
will give the amounts paid by the town
Tor street lighting, commencing at the
fiscal year 1875 -, and ending where |
commenced III my former communlca
tion-namely 1883 81:
1881 ~ for gas and repairs to lamps. Sf33 81
1879 50 not published by Council nor
can any record he found
lS SS, for gas and repairs to lamps. 3lGG0
iSs3-s3 .. " " Sc u 80 ~ az 20 -
A total for the Is years prior to the
introduction of electric light in the
town of $1,2lS %, or an average of
5000 for each year. Now where is
the Forums supposed "$l 200 per year
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
TOWN AND VICINITY.
Honor to Whom Honor is Due

Honor to Whom Honor is Due"
Monday morning Mayor Bear was
called to the telephone by School Com
missioner John G. Wilson, who stated
that as he was going east next day he
desired to learn whether he could be
of service in promoting the passage OF
the Frostburg Normal School bill.
The Mayor and the JOURNAL con
ferred and letter was dispatched
stating the obstacles in the way and
how his attention could be of great ad
vantage.
To this he made response Monday
afternoon reiterating with great ear
nestness his wish to aid the Frostburg
bill all in his power. He stated also
that r. R. Henderson had authorized
him to say that he, too, would be
glad to do anything he could to help
the bill along.'
The JOURNAL has later advices
from sources at Annapolis to the effect
that Messrs. Wilson and Henderson
were there and not only willing but
seeking opportunities to promote the
progress of the bill.
All this is mentioned here because
it Is not only IA duty but real pleas
ure to award credit when, where and
to whom due. These gentlemen were
earnest promoters of Cumberland as
the site, but when the Frostburg meas
ure had distanced theirs they frankly
came to the more promising side rather
than see the school go out of the
county.
1t ought to be said that the delegation
at Annapolis is practically a unit in
enthusiastic favor Of the bill, and Mr..
Campbell writes that the Alleganians
have had valuable aid also from B. A.
Richmond.
Hence, people, whether we succeed
or fail, let US remember reciprocally as
practicable when opportunity offers
those who were for us.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02

The JOURNAL is a bad paper.
At least that is about the size of
Forum complaint.
And it proves it by saying, to begin
with, that
The taxpayers of Oakland voted to bond
that town i'll the sum of $4,000, the proceeds
of which were to be expended in building
system of water works and an electric light
plant.
SO sure was the Forum of its undis-
tolted fact that it went laboriously
to work and divided the fund about as
follows:
Water works. Observation-Disclosures. $50, 900
Electric Light works. Observation-Disclosures. 5000
Then it grew indignant over the
perversity of those who
tried to make it appear that the whole
sum of S25, 600 was to be expended in build
ing an electric light plant in Oakland.
1t went on and showed how such dis
tortion had
been carried on so extensively III this
city that ministers of the Gospel, honest and
capable city officials, reputable business men
and the citizens generally stand in species
of dread of it, and do not assert their natural
rights
That is an immense compliment, but
the JOURNAL does not deserve it. The
people referred to are not afraid of
the JOURNALS distortions at least
those who are not assailable are not.
Those who are should establish a con
fessional and make constant effort
to try to endeavOr to own up little as
possible.
But how stands the Forum's state
ment concerning the Oakland situation
that is, concerning that one bill pro-
vlding for $25 600 for both light and
water?
The facts are that there are t,ro Acts
of the current Legislature
!, Providing for an issue of bonds in a sum
not exceeding S25 900 for the purpose of
purchasing and operating an Electric Light
plant" etc. and
2, Providing for similar issue in sum
not exceeding S:D0o0 "for the purpose of es-
tablishing constructing and maintaining
water works" etc.
The reader has seen that the Jour
NAL is not guilty. The taxpayers of
Oakland do want 3d.. 900 for providing
an electric light plant, and they want
500, 600 for water-$55, 900 in all for
both light and water.
The JOURNAL begrudges the space
it takes to show how one instance of
distortion" has turned out all right,
and another only 500, 900 short.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
Vote for the Bonds.

People, permit no political, personal
or other eXtraneous consideration to
influence you to vote against the issue
of the So 900 lot of bonds.
Remember
That or I feet of water in the
reservoir is now big supply
That in the Summer we have just
enough water for household purposes
no more =
That for supply sufficient for ample
protection in the event of fire, more
lo0te7' must be Obtained =
That to get more water, large ror-
ton of the $4,000 proposed is alb
solutely needed, and. unless the money
so sought is provided, the people in
many instances can look out for much
higher insurance rates and in some can-
celation Of policies.
1t is better to pay directly for plenty
of water and have it than to pay in
directly for it and not have it.
Vote for the b0nds
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE.
Would Vote for Him Again.

FRosTHURG Mp, March -, 1895.
To the MINING JOURNAL.
The Frostburg Forum Is evidently
mistaken when it presumes to say, as
it did i'll Il recent editorial, that 'rhe
principle of eIf-government has been
stamped upon by Gov. Lowndes."
10 the intelligent observer that
statement Is incorrect, for ii is an in
disputable fact that Gov. Lowndes
has never attempted by word or deed
to deny the right Of self government.
There is not one instance. to the best
Of my knowledge, where he has en-
deavored to control the self-gOverning
privileges of the people of this State.
The Forum evidently refers to the
supposed objection of the Governor to
the proposed elective feature of the
new mining law.
But if the Fo,um is informed, as |
trust it is, it will know that there is
not a State in the Union wherein coal
is mined with law calling for an Iu-
spector of Mines who is not appointed
10y the Governor of said State. Had
our delegation at Annapolis submitted
to the proposed examination feature
offered by the coal companies our
miners would have been sufficiently
guarded against the selection of an
incompetent or Enthusiastically In
spector. Why, then, did the dele
cation object to the examination
proposltlon-a feature, in my opinion,
of vastly more Importance than either
the elective or the appointive pro-
visions of a mining law
| will admit that we have been given
very incompetent and undeserving
Mine lnspeclors,' but without a pro
vision, as above mentioned. the cleo
tive officer would not likely be any
better than the appointed officer. We
need but refer to some of the sample
results of our last election as proof of
this fact. We have a Board Of County
Commissioners partly composed of
very able and competent gentlemen.
but can we say this much for the en-
tire Board | fear not-and. yet, with
one exception, these gentlemen We're
elected by the people. Hence, why
pirate so mach of self-goVernment
AS to the F0rum's charge that Gov.
Lowndes, with his governorship boom
pOihS Iho' a. hliIpPl, eau Dul
say that its editor Was only airing his
individual opinion, for, III addition to
my various social relations, my occu-
patton brings me in close contact every
day with a large number of workmen,
and have the first one to hear speak
disapprovingly of Gov. Lowndes.
Hence, | feel perfectly safe in saying
that the Forum, to say the least, over
stated the fact, and does not reflect the
sentiments of the people Of this portion
of the county when it so disparages
our worthy governor. Mr.. Lowndes
has sanctioned more measures for our
protection and comfort than any pre-
viOus governor, and |, for one, should
be glad to have the opportunity Of
voting for him again.
AN OLD MINER.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
BreVitieS.

The Forum speaks of a bald trans
action that was permitted to 90 IN
challenged by the press Of Frostburg.
* x Why ?" Because, as Sandy
Smith shows. there was no such trans
action Indeed, the towns trans
actions grew both hair and whiskers
in those days. But under the electric
treatment the use for wind has grown
less and less urgent, and now the only
transaction" that is entirely able to
reserve Il front seat is the 0-ycar con
tract.
The fare to Frostburg will probabl
be % cents, and the JOURNAL is over
joyed to learn that editor f. X. John
ston is "savin up money to come up
and see the great paper ''soon as the
electricity road starts.'
a West Virginia paper yells-'' what
is a patriot ~ "a patriot" dear soul,
is fellow who gets the worst of it,.
Hence, he is not the one Sandy Smith
is after.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
The First Trouble.

About $50 miners, working for the
New York Mining company, signed a
petition to the company to permit
them to place a check weighman in
the office, in accordance with the
amended mining law, and later they
selected Frank Stevens to fill the posi-
ton. Stevens having been active in
circulating the petition, was on that
account, it was said discharged.
Howard Shriver, superintendent,
denies this, however. He says Stevens
was laid off for week for disregard
ing rule which prescribes room
width, and that the lay-off was Or
dered before he was made. aware of
the check weighman movement.
The impression that Stevens was dis
charged for his activity was abroad
however, and some ugly words SAID
reached Mr.. Shriver which induced
him to let the petitioners know that
while the company had no objection
whatever to a check weighman, Mr..
Stevens course had been such that he
thought the matter should be sub
mitted to higher company authority.
1t was at length agreed that all
should wait few days, or until Capt.
John Sheridan, president of the com
pany, returns to the county, when the
matter will be submitted to him.
Meanwhile, Mr.. Stevens suspension
from mine work was revoked.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
A Water-Plug Case.

John T. Hart. believing that the
water plugs needed oiing, started out
Monday on mission which looked to
easy work should fire occur. After
opening two superintendent Jetfrles
interdicted further precautionary
operations. While repairing one of
the two Jeffries noticed that Hart paid
no attention to his order, b It opened
another. He had warrant issued,
Hart was arrested and justice SmeItz
fined him 81 and costs, in all about $6.
This, the Mayor thinks, is farce, as
tampering with the water plugs by un-
authorized persons is an offence which
should not be permitted. Aside from
the loss and peril that might be thus
occasioned in drought, the openings
on Monday muddied the whole town
supply. The pressure is so great that
a sudden vent stirs the whole system
to Its depths. "Tampering with a
water-plug, therefore, without first
consulting the superintendent is an Of
fence which," the Mayor. who has
magisterial powers, says, Twill next
time come before me. if done during
my administration"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
In Session Here.

The Seventh Biennial Convention of
the Ancient Order of Hibernians of
Maryland was held here Thursday.
Outside of routine business it is said
that resolutions declaring alliances
OF this country with foreign mon
arches, Great Britain particularly,
for any purposes are dangerous to re-
publican institutions.
James Stakem and p. J. Creegan,
both of Midland, this county, are del
egates-elect to the National convention
to be held at Trenton, n. j., June 81
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
Concerning that "Blunder."

Two weeks ago the following item
appeared in this paper:
AT their meeting Tuesday the School Com
missloners dismissed the charges against
Prof. R. X. Wlmbrough. 1t was held that
the testimony supporting them was not at all
sufficient to warrant the a"tion asked for by
the complainants.
And now it is manifest that somebody has
blundered.
This week Messrs. George H. Wittig
and William G. Boughton, complain
ants, submitted to the JOURNAL a
reply which comprises the correspond
ence which took place in connection
with the matter and the testimony
taken at the hearing.
All of this the JOURNAL has care
fully read, and it is Obliged to say that
the gentlemen named established an
exceedingly strong case against the
prOfessor--so strong that the commits
sioners will doubtless find themselves
unable to ignore it ere the next
scholastic year begins.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
Personal.

Polk Miller Is much pleased with
Frostburg 80 much that he speaks Of
investing money in Frostburg proper
ty. He is wealthy wholesale mer-
chant Of Richmond, Va, amply able to
place a large investment here, and
men of his stamp should be invited to
come and made to feel at home
when here.
William l.. Shaw, former prom
inent resident of the county, is here.
He is a brother of Maj. Alex. Shaw,
and. like him and all the Shaws the
JOURNAL ever met, is the impersona-
ton of cleverness. He is accompanied
by Mrs. Shaw and sister, Mrs. John
Runyon, of Morristown, n. j.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry B. Colborn have
returned home from a pleasant visit to
Baltimore and Lutherville, Nd.
Rev. Albert Homrichaus and Mrs.
Albert Hole, of Washington, D. c.,
spent several days here this week.
Rev. j. H. Moore, Of Keyser, w.
Va, is the guest of Mrs. A. B. Price.
Mrs. David Eisenberg has returned
home from Il pleasant trip to Baltimore
Miss Mollie Armstrong is sojourning
in Baltimore, the guest of her sister,
Mrs. J. F. Ockerman.
Mrs. Thomas W. Frost, of Shade
Mills, is visiting in Baltimore.
Miss Nellie Trmbe. OF Mt. Savage,
is visiting the Misses Shearer.
Mrs. Owen Porter has returned home
from visit to New York City.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
COUNTY NEWS.
PERSONAL.

Messrs. William Hartsock and l..
w. Nave, of Cumberland, We're re-
Gently graduated from the commercial
course of the Central Commercial Col
lege. of that city. Theodore Shatfer,
a student of shorthand at the same
institution, has accepted position in
the office of Charles 7. Lowndes. Mr..
Shaffer is perhaps the youngest stem
ographer in the comfy.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
n Prophecy.
FRosrBURG, MD, March 81, IL

FROsrBURG, Md, March 81 1883.
To the MINING JOURNAL.
If the people of Frostburg elect a
candidate for Mayor who refuses to
patronize the towns system, as does
c. F. Nickel, there will not be a few
who will join and help him reduce the
revenue from the system by patron
ling the old Water company.
If the people cannot afford to honor
loyalists to their interests, why should
water consumers pay them more for
water than they can get it for else
where ASH ROADS.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
Allthe WAY Trough,

The action of the Commissioners
Tuesday IN granting Il franchise to
the Cumberland Electric railway com
pany to extend its road to Allegany
Grove, and 10 the Burchinal company
to build from the grove to Frustburg,
completes the grants from Cumber-
land to Westernport.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
Look Before You Leap.

A vast number of people forget that
the United States had lot of trouble
on hand about 30 years ago concern
ing intervention
To jump headlong, therefore, into
salvation army scheme to free Cuba Is
to establish precedent that may come
home to US some day in the shape of
national disaster.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
The Election.

OF Frostburg's over 600 registered
corporate republican vote only trhe
over 81 per rent. participated in the
primary Thursday evening.
The ticket nominated is
For -Nayor-C. F. Nickel.
For Conncjlmen-C. H. Shuckhart, William
H. Crump and b. T. Schofield.
Monday, next, is election day.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02

a considerable number of people
awaited themselves of the first Sunday
opening of the Frostburg post-oflice
last Sunday to get their mails, among
them several who would not sign the
petitions for mails on that day.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
Died.

Near Bittinger Nd. Monday. March
%, 1898, Miss Eva Stanton, daughter
of the late Thomas Stanton aud sister
of Louis Stanton, of this place. She
was nearly Is years of age. Had been
ill but short time and died quite I'M
eXpectedly.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02

for moonlight schedule ?" 1t cannot
find them because they never existed.
To supply "a few more figures as re-
quested by the Forum
During the current administration
Joshua johnson offered to supply the
town with terra Gotta pipe at the fol-
lowing prices, which offer was refused
and the goods were bought from the
publisher of the Forum at his figures.
COmpare them:
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
SEMI-LOCAL NEWS.
BreyitIeS.

That was a grand snub that grand
old Grover gave the New York J01nal
the paper that printed the grand
editoria" which converted gold-stand-
ard German into giddy siIver-bug.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02

Miss Nellie V. Betz gave a progress
i've euchre party at her home, Main
street, last Friday evening. to her
many friends. Refreshments were
served at II o'clock. All present 1e-
port having spent adelightful evening.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
Carefully Described.

In Frostburg laziness at this time of
the year is called "spring fever" but
in Cumberland, no matter what the
season, it is "malaria."
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
Political Weather Forecast.

Far on the north side of Main
street; cloudy on the south.
Nickel thinks he has a cinch; big
John Chambers thinks not.
IrOte far the HO,l1s
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
- - --s== -
The Sick.

Mrs. H. l.. S. Wineland continues
very i'll.
John T. Crawford is out after a
slight attack of typhoid fever.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
The Reply.

DEAR JACK:
Come PICK me out of AwL the BELLS
While in our SET you STEEL,
And CLASP me in REPEATING ARMS,
Without ONE MUTE appeal.
Just RIvET Gu my lips a kiss,
And CHAIN my hearts door fast
With NAILS and HINGES seal the bliss,
Leave Pepper to AXE the last.
His PUNCH will BRACE you up a BIT,
No papers need we FILE,
He'll watch your Locks by night
PLUME sitting on the STILE.
The KEYS he holds will SET US SQUARE,
No MOWER you'll sigh for me,
Nor hope you could with TACKLE-BLoCK
Draw me closer unto thee.
With CRATER love than this trow
| SAW you first, | see you now.
BELL.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
GENERAL ITEMS.


BfeVItIeS.
It is delightful to read that 1.-THE
South is for McKinley's policy and
peace
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02

With no itch for controversy but
only Il healthy desire for the people to
know the actual facts in this case, |
am their humble servant.
ALIEN. SMITH.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-04-02
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
-TIIE-
Hardware Clerks Letter.

DEAR BELLE
| love you MOWER each day
Of ANVIL the girls you are my PICK;
Aud if | ever have my way,
You may be sure I'll STEEL you quick.
When first | SAW your golden LOCKS,
The KEYS to which held in part
hoped could with TACKLE BLOCKS
Draw you more closely to my heart.
Could | in my REPEATING ARMS
But CLASP you, little maid divine,
I'd BOLT you there with all your charms
And 1IvET your sweet lips to mine.
I'd CHAIN your hearts door fast and fair
And NAIL the HINGES on with bliss.
| really love you ION the SQUARE; -
You'll find no greater love than this.
So now I'll SCREW my courage up
And AXE you if my name will fit.
If so, you're just the needed cup
OF PUNCH to BRACE me up BIT
SO come tonight and we will FILE
The papers, dearest little PLUMB
I'll meet you at the outer stile-
Just WIRE me if you can NUT come.
Your adjustable JACK.
*same pronunciation as "BEALI~"