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Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06
SEMI-LOCAL NEWS.
Standard Coal.

A valued Pittsburg. Pa. subscriber
writes under date of Dec. 27:
| believe you do the Georges Greek coal
region an injury in your issue of 23d inst.
under the title of How the Cat Comes Back"
If you will read the Washington Cd. C)
Post of last week (date | have forgotten) you
will note that the foreman of the Fire Engine
company demonstrated to the district COM
missiOners that the coal is not good as
Georges Creek 'Coal'-contraCt with dealers
specifying that coal shall be as good as
Georges Greek coal.
Readers of the JOURNAL. after reading
How the Cat Comes Back" will infer that
Georges Creek Coal is referred to. Possessed
of knowledge, they will perceive the differ
ence believe you owe your readers cor
rectlOn. Other coal regions take advantage
OF such matter as contained in "How the
Cat Comes Back"
The JOURNAL copied its item from
information given in the Baltimore
Suns Washington news-an item
wherein neither Georges Creek nor
any other coal was named.
The remark in these columns, there
fore, had not the slightest reference to
standards, but only to show that re-
mOnstrances against unclean coal by
consumers eventually reach back to
mine and miner
The JOURNAL is glad to hear. there
fore, that Georges Creek furnishes the
standard of excellence in Washington
coal contracts, but if dumpmen here
were absolved from the performance
of some of their unpleasant duties the
standard might soon be imperiled.
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06
eb5sJouRNA1
J. b. ODER, Editor.
FROSTBURG, MD. JANUARY e, 1900
Platform and Prospectus.

Pliable press.-DdUid j. Leris.
Debauched press William e. DeyecmOn.
Gentlemen, what is the matter with
a portion of the bar!
What is the matter with Ben jamin
A. Richmond and DeWarren H. Reyn-
oids?
Here are two members of your pro-
fession knO,on to be pail for their work
why pass them by to slander at least
one newspaper man that you do not
and cannot know has been paid?
Why do you ignore two citizens of
your town, as much interested as you
in good water, but who evidently
esteem the enjoyment of legal wages
above that of good water-why pass
them by to slander at least one man
who, not living among you, cannot be
guilty of treason, even though he had
been bought
In general terms, are newspaper
people corrupt because you do not
know they have been bought, and
lawyers sanctified because you know
they have sold their services to what
you regard as bad cause!
Is that a rule of evidence the like of
which was not laid down by the court
at Hagerstown
The JOURNAL is thus urgent because
it wants to be excepted hereafter from
the classification so glibly termed ''the
plable press" and "the debauched
press
1t has been stated in these columns
and 1t is here repeated-that the
JOURNAL has never asked for, has
never been offered and has never re-
ceived, and will never receive, direct
ly or indirectly, single cent for any
service it has rendered the pulp mill
interest and through that interest the
right Of the people on lO,cer GeOrges Greek
to esta6lish manutactming enterprises on
the Potomac ricer!
This paper has gone solely on the
broad proposition that no tO,cn has any
legal, equitable, moral or religious right to
pre-empt q riger for It's acater supply!
And when Cumb, rand is called 10
the bar by Washington rity--if the
jolRNsl D. b.re under current ao-
~p.r=S. il ,,:1-'eaa bay ''uu5er,nrd @a.
tine Sa"I r"ts.'u 81 me cXt'ut i
- ain ~ "''' h"u' "n"' ey aud with
uut prlce ~
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06
Holiday Week PersonaIs.

Col. Myer Bearuof Braddock. Pa,
was at home, 10 sec his family from
Sunday untild dfhura Fay. He is selling
goods to Keystone people for a firm
that spends thousands of dollarsSor
high-cla advertisiug-in papers like
the JOURNAL, and OtI e. thousands for
great salesmen-like BE- colonel.
Thomas Payne, attending the Agri-
cultural college, was the guest of his
grandmother, Mrs. Peter Payne, dur
ing the week. He is making fine
progress at school. .
James Short, of Youngstown, Ohio,
spent few days with his mother.
DR.. w. C.. Hooking and family, of
Duquesne, Pa, spent the week with
the doctors father, George Fl. Hook
ing. 50
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mum aud
daughter, Mildred, of Hagerstowh,
Md, spent the week with Mrs. Ms
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Baker
Lawrence B. Koch, of Bridgeville,
Pa, pleasantly utilized the occasion
to visit his mother, Mrs. W. H. Koch.
John X. Wimbrough, of Baltimore,
was here several days visiting friends.
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06
Paying VS.. Eating Taxes.

In William C. Devecmon's elaborate
Bill of Cumberland Rights it is stated
that
the citizens ofCumberland number about
forty per cent of the population of the coun-
ty and pay about forty per cent. of the coun-
tvs taxes, and taking out of consideration
the taxes paid by the coal companies they
pay about two thirds of the county's taxes.
This is not all that can be stated.
If Cumberland pays $40 per cent. of
the county's taxes" she gets all of the
$40 per- cent? back.
Not only so-she gets 40 ercent."
more than she pays, including or ex-
cluding the coal company taxes.
In fact, Cumberland's $40 per cent. :"
investment in county expenses is the
best she has.
NJ ..l"s pas back gn,,.a.' ery
votr r! iup n,. ..t,. tvuau4.
-." q. 500 ~ B." may. .ut who
rats most -. the Lax. >.
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06

The JOURNAL fears that the com
pany policy of ignoring "orgsniza-
ton is not at this stage the wisest.
The progress of "organiza enA Adur-
ing the last six months has Been un-
precedently free from Incorporate
conduct or talk, and the meetings have
been for the most part open to all.
press included.
When one reads the comments of the
"organization," adopted week ago,
upon the company circular, therefore,
he cannot escape the conviction that,
historically, the Organization" has
the better of the argument.
Hence, under some circumstances
the JOURNAL concludes that it is well
to regard Organization" as an entity
to be reckoned with until it does some
thing unworthy of longer recognition.
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06

Intrinsic value does not regulate price.
Air possesses more intrinsic value than any
other thing known, but it has no price. The
intrinsic value of a bushel of wheat never
changes but its price does.-Somerset
Democrat.
That will not pass.
The Bible says the same thing about
religion the Democrat affirmS of ''air,"
but religion, truly enjoyed, costs more
than ''air."
AS to "the intrinsic value of bushel
of wheat''-that changes as we'll as
price" Whatever natural condition
affects wheat involves its intrinsic
value "A bushel of wheat during
famine has more ''intrinsic value"
than during "a season of plen,y, the
'price' merely indicating the extent
to which the ''intrinsic value" is
carried.
The JOURNAL is in doubt, however,
about whether it is precisely proper to
leak If the "intrinsic value of any
,rtunlai pruuuri.
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06
4 Shadow CAST Before.

J. Semmes Devecmon has instituted
several actions against the pulp mills,
$50 DEVISED" somebody remarked,
"that the trials cannot be removed from
this county,
In other words, they must be tried
''in this"-not really County," but in
this city.
And in the present inhammable con-
dition of this city's temper woe to the
jury that comes into the courtroom
with a verdc' of mot guilty"
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06
Call for rInfOrInatiOn.

The JOURNAL would like to learn
from some competent legal authority
in West Virginia what the courts of
that State will do when Cumberland's S
Solidified League of United Cohorts
of lnfuriated Purifiers, having driven
the pull p mills to the opposite bank of
the river, set in to exile them hence
also
We cannot well wait until Yelling
ton and Pearre get Congress to take
charge of Cumberland's interest in
the matter, because the old slogan of
protection to the home industries"
outside of Cum mberland is bound to get
mixed up in the debate and delay de-
termination indefinitely.
We want to know now.
Seriously, if Congress really takes
river purity under It's wings, good bye
to "protection to home industries"
Not only so-but farewell to any
more mining on Georges Creek!
(But, miners, don't be alarmed.)
Anyway, let US hear from the West
Virginia lawyer.
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06
Mistaken Remedy.

Eight the devil with fire. yell a
couple of indignants.
If it is the devil they are after,
better not.
Fire is his own element. 1t is his
native air. He is emperor of terra
del fuegO.
Better get flow of pure water from
the ground and turn the hose on him.
That will drive him out of Cumber-
land, horn and hoof.
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06
LATEST NEWS.
Fatal Shooting.

c. w. Galloway, B & O r. agent at
Cumberland, was shot by John Resley.
also of that city, yesterday morning
and, it is believed, he will die. The
tragedy Is the outcome of Resley's dis
charge from railroad service some
tlmeapO
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06
(iuSIl,

There is talk in Cumberland of
water being Tree as air.
No such thing.
Water costs something in money to
the rich, or labor to the poor. 1t is
piping from the surface source into
the house, or carrying bucket and
cup to the spring.
AS said once before in these columns
water is free only to fish.
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06
Coming IIyentS.

The Tri-State Medical Association,
lately convened at Cumberland, will
meet next June in Frostburg.
A letter from Joseph Stevens, of
Company C, 34th Infantry, Philippine
Islands, will be published next week.
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06

An invitation to attend grand
ball under the auspices of Yakima
Lodge, No. 24, F. aud A. NJ, North
Yakima, State of Washington, was
duly received, but AS those reputed
friends of the JOURNAL, the bloated
corporations, have not yet issued its
trans-continental passes, it was i'm,
possible to run the risk. The great
paper might have gone, but, the passes
for 1900 failing. how would it have
gotten back? Hey? The funk is
the more regrettable because the chief
Yakima, Alex. d. Sloan, had this
printed ION the side''-''grand march
at S.2On
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06
TOWN AND VICINITY.
Council Meeting.
meeting Monday.

Regular meeting Monday.
Report to JOURNAL is-outside of
routine business practically nothing
done.
The clerk however. ha, posted n
n4'teu e4a for "a my-,.ss Of citizens
},-G 4x,,, ,.,,,..u. iii .1,>I
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06
Died

AT Carlos, Dee. %, 1899, James
Hitchins, of that place, aged 81 years.
His illness and death were the results
of a squeeze some time ago between
car and post. He was good man.
AT his home, Borden Shaft, John
Thomson, an old resident, Dee. %,
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06
RPSPnnblaucpS,

Advertising, like death, hath all
seasons for its own"
1t is like death also to plant and cul-
tivate it in some other papers.
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06
Cumberland, Md.

sore throat use Kermotts Chocolates Laxa
tive Qunine. Easily taken as candy and
quickly cure. For sale by The hitchins Bros
Co.
: r,m-jy thtt prevents and cures
q "a, u PniherIL. scarltt Fever and all
tn.oat trolo.es, that cures Group in Ave
minutes without nauseatng, that is pleas
ant to take, contains no opiates and is
harmless, is simply extraordinary and
every home should have it. 'NIuco- Solvent
is the name of this wonderful remedy.
J. C. ORRICK Il Son Co.,
Cumberland, Md.
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06
County Commissions

AT the session Tuesday Frostburg
was again honored in the election of a
commissioner as president of the board
E. H. B. Pritchard.
The organization was perfected by
election as follows:
C2erk-W. J. Miller. reelected.
AHOrney-J. E. Macbeth.
AlmShOuSe Stewdrd-S. =. Warwick.
Mysiciam-Dr. c. H. Brace, reelected
Superintendent Insane iSy'um-Arthur w.
jenkins, re elected.
Co"rthouse Jd"itor-Anthony Reese re-
elected.
Alm&ho"se Trustees-S. d. Young, J. R.
Davis and John T. BOor.
owen Price, jr of Eckhart, resign
ed office of tax collector and was sworn
In as county treasurer.
The board did well for Frostburg in
re electing the two excellent constables
-Messrs. Owen England and John T..
Lewis.
And it did we'll for itself in electing
Mr.. Pritchard president-a good man
with ample experience to guide him.
Wednesday the board instituted the
Office of Asylum Waterman and elect
ed Archie Oracle, of Eckhart, to fill it..
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06
Business Locals.

Do not fail to try "Mothcr's Bread
baked only by the STREET. Co.
The One Day Cold Cure For cold in
the head and sore throat use Kermotts S
Chocolates Laxative Quinine, the Zone Day
Cold Cure" For sale by The Hitchins Bros.
Co.
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06
STREET Co.'S Bakery, running in full tilt,
is turning out the finest goods ever seen here.

Catarrh of the Stomach is cured by
MuCo- Solvent That is true. 1t is beneti-
cial in the treatment of Catarrh in any
part of the system. This same remedy
cures Group in five minutes. 1t cures
Quinsy, Scarlet and Typhoid Fever, and
if taken in time invariably prevents the
development of such diseases. 1t is sue
cessful in dislodging coughs, colds and i'll
feelings of all kinds. No one can tell
when any one of these symptoms may
mean something very serious. Muco-
Solvent prevents and cures. Doctors use
it, SO can anyone else. No opiates in it,
no iron or other mineral, harmless, safe,
effective.
}. C. ORRIcK 4 SoH Co.,
Cumberland Md.
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06
COUNTY NEWS.
The Wage Movement.

Delegates from Is companies of this
region and of from the Meyersdale
region met in Cumberland Thursday
of last week.
1t was ascertained that the com
pauy representatives were not on hand
as invited, hence there was no confer
ence.
Discussion of the desired advance of
10 cents per ton, checkweighman and
the straight turn followed uutil the
convention adjourned until Friday.
Meanwhile, the region had been
posted with circular from the com.
panles addressed to their employees.
This paper reiterates the company
statement of August %, 1899, but an
nOunceS-
that, taking effect April |, 1900, the price
of mining and other labor will be advanced.
Friday morning the convention met
and resented in strong terms the dis
tlnction drawn by the companies be-
tween the miners as ''employees' and
as Organization men.
The local union officers we've author
lZed to appoint checkweighmen at
once, all the tipples to be manned
within the next three months.
"A mining rate, with differentials
corresponding with competing regions,
was fixed. Ia the discussion of this
matter the statement was brought out
that the rate on Georges Creek is al
ways 3 cents more than in Clearfield.
The national scale for drivers and
outside men was re-adopted.
Senator Dick enpaped tO ma ke min
ing law effective all the way through.
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06

One of our most noted government bac-
teriologists s experimental with Muco-
Solvent and found that when it came into
contact with the germs OF Cholera.
Typhoid Fever and Diphtheria, it destroyed
them in each instance in a few minutes
Because of such superior merit, and
because it is 50 good for ordinary ills, it
should find place in every home as an
ever ready preventive of all disease devel
opment No opiates in it, no iron, no
minerals, no supplying drugs, and harmless
to the smallest babe.
J. G. ORRICK IL Son Co.,
uuberland Md
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06

FERNsNER & EVANS, North Water street, sell
the Laurel Flour because it is the best and
cheapest Flour in the Frostburg market.
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06
tMcll2t

Mr.. II. f. Swift the weIknOwn representa-
tive of j. N. Murdock, Wholesale Druggist,
of Parkersburg, w. Va, says:
II was completely laid up with Cholera
Mogbus. Bought bottle of kermott,s Ext.
Black berry and was completely cured with
one dose. Would not be without it If it cost
me S5 a bottle, and heartily recommend Ker-
motifs Ext. Blackberry as the best remedy
on the market for Summer Complaint
Diarrhoea, Cholera MOrbus, etc.
II. i SWIFT.
For sale by The Hitchins Bros. Co.
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06
J. C. ORRICK 4 Son Co.,
Cumberland, Md.

Cure Cold in Head.-Kermott's ChOco-
lates Laxative Quinine, easy to take and
quick to cure cold In head and sore throat
For sale by the Hitchins Bros. Co.
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06

Wanted-Several Bright and Honest Per-
sons to represent us as Managers in this and
cose-by counties. Salary $500 year and
expenses Straight, bona fde, no more no
&less salary. Position permanent. Our refer
fences-any bank in any town. 1t is mainly
E~otfice work, conducted at home. Reference.
Enclose self addressed stamped envelope to
TIE DOMINION COMPANY,
inches Department g. Chicago
Frostburg mining journal., 1900-01-06

The One Day Cold Cure.-Kermott's
Chocolates Laxative Quinine for cold in the
head aud sore throat. Children take them
like candy. For sale by the Hitchins Bros.
Co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-19
Getting Ready for louisville.

r. i. Lee camp. No. /, c. V, held their
regular meeting last night totnthaiioe'
David c. Richardson presiding
The following comrades were appointed
as \ committee to arrange for the reoep..
ZION and entertainment Of the Army OIL
the Potomac, G. a. r., and Manry camp
G. Y. of Fredericksburg, Va, on Their
arrival in the city: Comrades John Muir
rbv. George Winfree, D. Hardy Pyle j.
shelly Van Horn. John Boiling, Charles l.
turner. B. NJ rarham. D. a. Brown, IT,
and James T Ferriter- The party will
arrive on Saturday. May 26th. Their head
quarters Will be at Murphy's Hotel
= circular letter was received from
HEADQUARTERS of the Reunion Committee,
asking the names of those who VIII at"
tend, especially the names Of the ladies,
as they VIII present each lady from Nlr-
yin,a with a handsome souvenir
All delegates ana altern&tes for r. f.
Lee and George z. Pickett Camps, and all
others. especially ladies, who will so to
Louisville are requested TO meet in the
library room of L. e. Lee Camp, NO. 9l4
BROAD street, on next Thursday night,
Nav 24th, at S O'Clock. Railroad officials
viii be present to explain rates and other
facilities. 1t is hoped that all who are
going will be present. 1t is expected that
fully one hundred will make the trip.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-19
UNION UNIVERSITY.
Graduating Exercises Were Held Last
Night.

Graduating Exercises Were Held Last
Night.
The regular commencement exercises OF
the Virginia Union University were held
last night in the assembly hall at the in
stitution Following the address by the
president were short speeches by each
graduate, after which diplomas were
awarded.
The following were graduated from the
Theological Departments: c. 3. Boone,
North Carolina; T. B. Coleman, Virginia.;
r. 2. Frye, kentucky; NJ. L, Gelst, VIZ
ginia; A A. Graham. Virginia; 5. v.
Halmes, Virginia; o. c. Jones, West Flr-
GINA; r. F. Lee, Alabama; E. D. Martin,
Georgia: V. S. McWiliams, Ohio, and j..
w Reed, Virginia.
In the Scientific Department the follow
ing received diplomas: w. H. Harrison,
Jr., Virginia; P. ]. Henry, Maryland. and
James P. Hill, New Jersey.
Interesting exercises were held yester-
day afternoon consisting OF addresses by
Prof. J. B. Simpson and Prof. G. r. Har-
evey upon the histories OF the institu-
tons. which were united in forming the
present Union University.
Other addresses were made by Or. h
l.. Morehouse, of New York, and Rev. DR..
George Cooper, pastor of the First Bag
fist Church in this city.
The commencement exercises have been
largely attended by the colored people Of
the CITY, and the institution, which is the
largest of the kind in the South, promises
great success in the future.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-19
NEW YORK COTTON EXCHANGE
Managers Meet to Amend the BYLAWS
to Correct Abuses.

to Correct Abuses.
NEW YORK, May 1S-The members
of the New York Stock Exchange met
in the room of the BOARD Of Managers
at 9 O'clock to-day to consider a pro-
posed amendment to the bylaws which
provides for the strict maintenance of COM
missions There has been SO much com
plant OF commission cutting within the
past few months that II was deemed
necessary to take prompt action to settle
this question once for all.
The new proposition provides for a
charge of SIS for each trade made per con-
tract of 100 bales. purchase or sale for
the account of non-members; charge Of
$3.50 for same when made for member
OF the Exchange and a charge of fifty
cents for floor business. 1t restricts the
business of traders employed on salary
by commission houses to execution Of
orders for their individual concern or per-
sonal transactions, whereas in the past
they have done a general business.
The hrst ofTense against these rules
will be met with suspension for period
OF no, less than SIX months nor mora
than Twelve months, The penalty for the
second offense is expulsion
General discussion on the proposed
change was so lengthy as to make further
consideration necessary and another meet
ing will be held on Tuesday of next
week, when time will be dxed for q
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-19

terday morning a 11:30 O'Clock. Rev. q.
M. Daniels, of Randolph Baptist
Church, officiated.
They are both from Petersburg. ana
came here on Thursday to we'd IN order
TO avoid parental opposition. The CITY
Hall having been closed on THURSDAY,
license could not be secured until yester-
day. The bride is twenty-one years OF
age, and the consent of her parents to the
marriage was not necessary.
The couple having been witnessing adj
the sights of the Carnival, they returned
to Petersburg at $50 o'clock last evening
Mr. Walden is a valued empoye at Sew
ards trunk factory His bride is a pretty
and popular young lady.
Mrs. Charles T. O'Ferran was decidedly
better yesterday. Her condition during the
past week has been critical. but 1t is
thought that she will steadily improve
now.
Mrs. Wexford Reed, of Albemarle, is
the guest of Mrs. NJ. A. Reed.
Mss Alma Elan, of Suffolk, is at the
Mt Vernon.
Miss Mary Hooper. of Farmville, is
visiting Miss Eva S. Willis.
Miss Mamie Wright, of Caroline county,
is the guest Of Miss Jennie Mccarthy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irby Moncure are the
guests of Mr. W. a. Moncure, on West
Grace Street.
Mrs. Nicely Nichols (nee Parker), of
New York, is visiting her sister, Miss
Fanny Parker.
Miss Garnet Sweeny, of Williamsburg,
is visiting Miss Minnie l.. Godson, No.
7l3 East Marshall Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. julius II. Wyman, of
Baltimore, are spending few days in
the city.
Miss Valerie Slingluff, of Baltimore,
and Miss Jennie CroXton. of Essex, are
the guests of Miss Evelyn Gordon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-19
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's
Citizens and Other Matters.


Mr.. Henry Flegenheimer has returned
from an extended trip to several Northern
cities.
Mr.. Charles L. Sadler, of FEuvanna. is
in the city visiting his brother, Mr.. w.
II. Sadler.
Mrs. w. o. shelburn, of Farmville, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. III. l.. Graham,
Of Barton Heights.
Rev. w. F. Driscoll and wife of Har-
risonburg, are visiting Mr. W. r. Epps,
No. 119 South Cherry Street.
Mrs. Samuel REGISTER, who has been
quite i'll for the past week, is greatly i'm
proved, and now able TO sit uD.
The detectives are clearing the streets
Of suspicious characters and begSars
Three men were locked up yesterday.
Miss Media and Ruth Gilman, OF Han
over, are the guests OF their uncle, AIr. j.
C. Gilman, No. 16 East Clay Street.
The Washington Fire Company, No. 2.
of Re1dins, Pa, spent Thursday In this
city, leaving that night for Washington.
John st. John, who is known as Gypsy
Jack" who has been ait work in the
chain-sang, quietly walked off yesterday
to see the show.
V!rgiI,ians in New York.
NEW YORK, atay 1s,r-Saec!ai-Yiss
ginians In New York:
NorsoIk-B. and w. Mayors, Morton;
Richmond-Miss ]. Addison. Miss J.
Thornhill. Everett: Miss Gray, Gerard;
s. Bosher, Herald. Square: A. w.
Auren. Morton; Miss L. C.5B-nnett, Miss
NJ p. phelps, Miss III Tribbel. West
ypinSf