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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
CORRESPONDENTS.
An important Issue.
CRESCENT DEMOCRATIC CLIB,

CkfS EN- bfMO' kNll' VIZ u,
BALTIMORE, MD, September 1901.
To the MINING JOURNAL.
Your very dignified and brief, but, in
effect, scathing editorial notice of the
present comfy candidate of the manage
ment of the democratic party for United
States Senator, which we read in your
issue of August "a, strikes the right key,
and would have its due effect it, and it
is IA big eff" the voters of the party,
had any rights which the managers were
bound to respect.
If the primary elections were conduct
ed under IA law that gave every vote
equal weight, do you think the compar-
atively few friends of the present "only''
candidate of our great party would dom
mate the situation SO imperially?
The contest for "legalizcd primary
elections commenced many years ago
by the Crescent Club of Baltimore city.
waged through the past under the most
discOuraging circumstances, and, in the
face of absolute personal oppression,
always inside the party, has at last
reached a point where the managers
not leaders, are obliged to notice it.
This fight is an unseltiSh one; it is for
principle that undcrlies our whole form
of government, and is the rock upon
which the democratic party has builded,
namely-the right pf every legal voter to
have his vote counted, and thus enjoy
equal voice i'll determining the policy OF
his party and the prrSonUH of its nom
ineeS.
The large majority of the democratic
papers of the State favor this great re-
form. Nearly all of them denounce the
present era of purely personal politics
with the inevitably accompanying and
resulting chicanery, bribery and corrup,
ton which i'll the recent past has SOrely
defeated the party at the polls. This
condition would he impossible if the
proper law for holding primary elections
We're enacted.
Let every democratic and Independent
paper use its best efforts to have this
great election reform launched by dem
Ocratic legislature. Let all candidates
be questioned and their pledges obtained
to promote it.
1t is now the important issue of the
campaign, and you may be sure that il
the managers prevent the candidates
from giving the necessary pledges and
from fulfilling Them the republicans
who are quick to see the trend of public
sentiment, will "steal our thunder and
ride into power upon it even as "A second,
hand issue. NJ. n. PACKARD,
Recording Secretary.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
Transfers of Real Estate.

The following notes of transfers of
real estate are of more or less interest:
Thomas Carr to Annie l.. Breg lot near
Homecoming 800.
DeWarren H.. Reynolds to Agnes Cava-
naugh, property in Midland, 1850.
Catharlne Brode to Frederick Domdera,
lot in Frostburg, $50.
VIM. NJ. Brown to James Bradley. property
in Homecoming, $500.
Anne Donahue Ct al. to John Odgers
property on Broadway, Frostburg. $500.
Clayton Purnell, trustee. to Anna Gerlach
real estate in Frostburg, $3.50.
Austin A. Wilson, assignee, to Henry
Williams, property in Frostburg 81 500.
Samuel Jetfries et0i. to Jacob Richardson
lot in FrOst's addition, Frostbnrg, 500.
Same to William T. Lewis, lot in Frost's
addition, Frostburg, 500.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
A Nice Question,

The JOURNAL quoted last week demo
cratic convention incident as follows:
Gen. Joseph Sprigg made vigorous pro
test against the unit rule, saying every man
should have vote, but his amendment to
set it aside was lost.
1t was also stated that because of this
reputation of fundamental principle
of democracy by the convention he alb
die ated his seat
\ sensitive man sometimes moves
hastily-this when calm, broad consid-
Grafton of duty to those he represents
might induce him to stay and continue
to do the right although under restraint
of wrong methods.
The question, then, is-and the JOUR
NAL means to be carneSt-did Gen
Sprigg do precisely the proper thing
when, disfranchised by his colleagues,
he left them to pursue the wrong with
out eloquent dissent i'll each i'll every
case:
Should he not have remained and i'll
every ballot protested with all his might
against the inequity and injustice, for
instance, of endowing three men with
the power to cast the eight votes of Big
2G?"
The place of soldierly duty i'll politics,
as i'll war, is not i'll retreat, but in the
van of forward, march, and i'll action
on the tiring-linc
And here, with right on his side,
though Out-numbered, he should never
be out generated.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14

a picture of what is called ''Unclc
Sam S Magnificent Contribution to Cum
berland's Architectural Beauty has
been published. If there is anything IL
whole lot of people i'll that town glory in
it is contribution to its Drag fund
The remark that 1.-The Mr.. Turner on
the prohibition ticket is not returncr, ="
reminds the JOURNAL that when George
Peter ran for Congress i'll this district
he was explicit in stating that, if elected,
he didn't want to 90 to Congress any
more. In his own words, II am not IL
repeater
A Bullygany man is the proud owner
OF two Chinese rats, but they gnaw
holes and steal "allee Samce lax Mclean
latS"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
Really a Serious Matter.

A word to Legislative nominees:
Nine out of every ten enactmentS are
So clumsily and indefinitely constructed
that courts often find it difficult and
sometimes impossible to halmonize their
provisions and give them coherent and
consistent Interpretation.
AT the same time by a curious fiction
of justice the ordinary citizen, before us
well as after Interpretation is charged
with enjoying adequate understanding
of all the laws which it is specifically
his duty to respect, observe and obey.
But the perils of mistake environ him,
sometimes even after IL court has aSccr
tanned what the legislature intU,Icd to
establish or prohibit.
The law, therefore, III justice to those
for whom it is made, should be the
clearcst, simplest, most distinct form of
literature
These remarks are inspired by the fact
that so far there are eighteen gentlemen
who have been named by three conven-
tions to represent the people of this
county i'll the law making department of
the State government
How many of them can draft bills as
lucidly as they can write ordinary letters ::
How many, indeed, can, by amend
ment, cut out of bill all obscure terms,
ambiguous definitions and provisional
complications
How many can express his own and
the intent of the legislature i'll terms so
plain that even che who runs NAV
read 2"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
A Big Mistake

The electric railway will pass h,o"gh
every place between Cumberland and
Westernport except Frostburg.
Here cars will come in on one street,
reverse dingus, crawfish on same street
and start anew for their destination.
In conceding this abandonment of the
'loop" Council erred grievously We'd
nesday evening. 1t should have stated
plainly and determinedly to the railway
people:
Gentlemen, cstdbIjsh yOHr rOUd
dnd run your cars I'HROUGH
tOrH, or STAY OUT!
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
Religious.

The Taneytown Md Record of last
week says REV. S. G. Hefelbower, who
recently resigned the Frostburg Luth-
eran charge for the purpose of going to
Germany to take special course i'll
Theology and Philosophy, paid Rev. C..
\. Britt and the editor a friendly call
last Friday He will sail for the
'Father-land i'll about two weeks
The Evangelist, the Rev. Father Paul
james Francis, who was advertised to
commence aScries of services i'll the Epis.
copal church tomorrow Sunday will
not come. Circumstances have arisen
which make his proposed mission i'm.
practicable.
Last Sunday, Sept. S, 1901, being the
18th year of Rev II. 5. Ecker's pastorate
of the Presbyterian Church, the mem
bers presented him with purse contain
ing Il goodly sum of money. The Church
interior was appropriately decorated.
All denominations We're represented
i'll the service of prayer held i'll the NJ.
f. Church Tuesday from II to IL. Aside
from the usual ritual addresses We're
made by Rcv.'s G.. w. Wagner, J. r..
w. Sumwalt and w. H. Lair. The meet
ing w; Frostburg' church answer to the
Governors proclamation calling for
prayer for the recovery of the President.
Since the foregoing was written a cor
respondent sends the following notice of
the occasion:
The Union service in the NJ. E. Church
was not so largely attended as it would have
been had more general notice been given.
People in all parts of the town are regrettng
Ignorance of the meeting until 1t was over.
The services were interesting to those in
attendance. The prayers by Rev. Messrs.
Ecker, Moore and Thomas, and Prof. Hart
man were fervent and earnest appeals to the
Almighty to preserve the life of our noble
President, and for strength for his beloved
companion to bear the trial, and that this
great shock may be for the good of the re-
pubic in awakening the people to the fact
that there is more than one evil in our midst
which needs roofing out.
The addresses by Rev.'s Mesrrs. Wagner
and Sumwat were eloquent and touching
Rev. w. H. Lahr led the meeting.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
Correspondence.

The corn crop is either short, or for
some other reason the price has gone up.
A correspondent out in the country, re-
hitting 50 for years subscription,
writes:
To the MINING JOURNAL.
Enclosed find 800 grains of corn to assist in
keeping the pangs of hunger little longer
from craving your appetite.
y 'gnawing pang' is undesirable i'll
the best estate; hence, with thanks, the
JOURNAL acknowledges the corn
A note from Philadelphia seemed to be
premature in the outset, but the de-
no"cm"m explains:
TO the MINING JOURNAL
wish you happy and prosperous New
Year, with long life and happiness.
Of course, you know that next Saturday,
18th inst, is the Jewish New Year, and you
might as well as not enjoy some of the good
wishes of the season.
The writer is Hebrew of the class
who are willing to give the Gentle not
only chance, but "God-Speed" on his
way.
\ private letter from "A Baltimore
merchant, reader of the JOURNAL for
many years, received this week, con-
tains the following PASSAGE
| do not see many of the county weeklies,
but have reason to believe yours is one Of
the best. if not the best in the State.
This is getting to be somewhat of a
chestnut -one, however, that retains its
rich, sweet, meaty flavor.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
Inevitable Conclusion.

When ii convention of the people re-
solves to be governed by minority rule,
real democrats are so far compelled to
conclude that, after all, old George III
was right, Thomas Jefferson wrong.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
Great and Good,

At this writing the lamentable proba-
bility the President, if not dead, will
die.
There is time only to indulge few
words of just judgment:
In very many respects Mr.. Mckinley
is an impressively great man, and, what
is better, i'll all respects an uaffectedly
good man.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
Good

At Oakland Monday judge d. w.
Sloan charged the grand jury.
1t is stated further that he
called attention to the change which had
been made in the method Of selection He
said it was not the right as some supposed,
to serve on the jury, but it was a duty re-
qured of persons selected from the voters
and taxpayers in accordance with the re-
quirements of the law. 1t frequently hap
pens, said his honor, that those who want to
serve on thejury are the least qualified for the
service.
The judge has not spoken too soon.
The wrong notion of jury service in
this part of the world has been held long
enough.
Like ''office," jury service should
seek" its servitors.
"For it frequently happens, also, that
those who want to become county COM
mlssloners, or go to the legislature,
ARE the least qualified for the service"
The JOURNAL is unaffectedly glad to
hear such words from the bench.
1t would be overjoyed could they be-
come the ordinance for the primary and
the law for the convention
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
Licenses.
Coming Events.

The Bobbie Burns Club of Midlothian
will hold fair " their hall ut that place
Thursday, October 10, and Saturday,
October II and l9-three evenings. AL
ready noted for its hospitality, the Club
is sure to provide il good time for its
r.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
Tho Sick.

Miss Bertha Raley, quite ill with
typhoid fever AT the home of her uncle,
in Canada, is reported to be on the way to
recovery.
Mrs. james III. Hawke was called to
Pittsburg last week by the severe illness
of her son. George
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
SEMI-LOCAL NEWS.


The Meyersdale PaD R'P"biico" dis
several extra editions Friday evening of
last week containing the latest news
from the Buffalo tragedy.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
What Has Either Done

There is trouble brewing between the
Cumberland Times and Homecoming Stn,.
The latter wants to know
What has the democratic party done for
the miners anyway?
But i'll Cumberland the question is
different
What has the repubublican party done for
Cumberland anyway?
This much to illustrate the absurdity
of such inquiries.
Without forestalling the Times, the
JOURNAL will answer the Siur'S question
by stating that the democratic party did
a great deal for very many miners by
stopping the strike of lS9l-a rcpnL-
TcuH SUJJcSiiOU
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
New Bus iness Locals.

Wanted-SEvERAL PERSONS OF CHARACTER
and good reputation in each State Zone in this
county required) to represent and advertise
old established, wealthy business house of
solid financial standing. Salary SIS weekly
with expenses additional all payable in cash
each Wednesday direct from head offices.
Horse and carriage furnished. when neccssa-
ry References. Enclose selfaddressed and
stamped envelope. MANAGER,
3l6 CaXtOn Building.
ItID2S ChirauO
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
LATEST NEWS.
The FIickerIn" Lamp of Life

The Pickering Lamp of Life.
a change for the worse i'll the Prcsi-
dents condition took place about 2's
O'Clock yesterday friday morning, oc-
casioning much alarm.
a few hours later recovery seemed to
be impossible.
y slight change for the better yet later
afforded ground for hope that he will
yet .urvive what seems to be the crisis
in his case.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
Coming Events

The Missionary Society of the Re
formed church will hold lawn fctc on
the grounds of the parsonage, Frost
avenue, next Wednesday evening, 18th
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
TOWN ANDVICINITY.
A Present Duty.
Subscribe for the JOURNAL.
The Electric Railroad.

The track has been laid within few
hundred yards of Allegany Grove, at
which point some special provision will
be made for the accommodation of the
multitudes who attend upon camp-meet-
ing occasions.
The belief that the power-house will
be built eventually in FroStburg grows.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
$40 ExcursiOns-yio Baltimore and Obi,

$40 ENcursiOns-yid Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad to Pan-AmerCan Exposition.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will run
a series of Excursions to the PanAmelcan
Exposition, Buffalo, ria Pittsburg, at the low
rate of SO for the Round Trip, on August H.
~ and %, and September 4, 10, IS and -.
Tickets will be good seven (7) days, including
date of sale.
Tickets will be sold only for trains leaving
Cumberland at 40 Il, M. and 3 p. III.
Call on Ticket Agents, Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, for full particulars.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
Schools and Teachers.

cIlOOiS anu ItdcHfTS
The public schools will open Monday
next, 10Th inst. those of town and vicin
ity designated below under the teacher,
named
BEALL HIGH SCHOOL.
G. w. Craig, Principal
NJ. Alice Thomas. c. T. Pendleton
Kate A. Porter. Rosa IIaberlein.
Aggie 7. Davis. Lizzie Hartig.
Annie E. McAllister Sadie Smith.
Lizzie J. Browne. Mamie Nc Culloh.
Nellie Raley.
HILL STREET
DIN r. Rice, Principal.
Lizzie Freshman. Lille Wasmuth.
o. Gertrude Johnson. Grace H. Dando.
Stella l.. Hosken.
GERMANTOWN
Howard Hill, Principal
Anna Hanson. Emma Mayer.
BORDEN.
J. W. Hunt. Althea Grove.
ALLEGANY.
Kate Shriver.
ECKHART.
ID. A. Boyle. Agnes Close.
Annie X. Conlon. KID. Durkin.
Myrtle Garrett. Margaret Grove.
PORTER SETTLEMENT.
Alpha Garrett.
MIDLOTHIAN.
John A. Smith. Gertrude Kallmyer.
BORDEN SHAFT.
Margaret Williams. Alice Thompson
CARLOS.
Carrie Haberlein. Mary E, Daughcrty.
HOFFMAN.
Nellie Higgins. Mary Crowley.
VALE SUMMIT.
Owen Winters. Tena Barber
LoAKTowN.
Hannah Morgan
KLoNDYKE.
K. X. CLANCY. Catharine Thomas.
A Backward Movement.
At special meeting of Council Wed.
nesday evening, called for the purpose
of hearing the electric railroad people,
excuse for not wanting to make then
enterprise Il real convenience to the
town, all We're present
After survey, now over year old
the road people find steep grade at one
place, sharp curves ut others, and mar
row streets elsewhere, and for thes,
causes asked to have the line so abridged
that Frostburg will be merely ''touched'
by the road as it winds its way creek
ward. That is, they asked for chang,
of franchise which required them t,
make sort Of beltline of the road t,
one which makes the Gladstone hotel !
stopping place of the same magnitud,
as the 5-mile house, Spruce bridge, anC
old toll-gate. This retrograde move
mcnt is effected by run mp Union
street to Water, change trolley, craw
fish, and move do"D Union street t,
Grant, Blair and county road.
This request seemed so reasonable
progressive and enterprising-fO tn,
road, not the town, that Mr.. Duggal
moved, Mr.. Hartig Seconding, to gran
it in all its galumptious entirety, and o
unanimity as complete as the plea wa
Overpowering.
The Mayor and Clerk were thus EN-
powered to make the new agreemen
with the company, though what tn
necessity for such agreements now is doe
not appear,
The question being raised, the Mayo
decided that Council could at this meet
ing take up the matter of limestone
how to be broken, etc
Mr.. Hamill favored breaking it by tn
perch, but regarded the stone as of yer
poor quality.
The Street committee was empowere
to act.
Peter Knicriem, through Councilman
Knieriem, asked to have water supple,
to his house, but Councilmcn though
that, having been called to indulge
countermarch, they should be careful
not to monkey with any forward move
ments.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
[tS14

Horse Races at Cumberland TO aC-
commodate persons desiring to attend the
daily matinee of races to be given by the
Southern Circuit Racing Association, Cum
berland track, September II to IA, inclusive,
the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad
company will sell Special Excursion Tickets
with Admission Coupon attached) at ex-
tremely low rates for the round trip, inClud-
ing admission. Tickets will be valid on all
trains of above dates. +. p MCkENNA,
ISL General Passenger Agent.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
BreVitieS.

Both the GI"on"r and Forum speak of
slow transaction of business by Council
This should not be. All importum bust
ness should be pretty well studied and
determined before Council meets-this
that correct conclusions may be reached
after deiberation. Then, gentlemen,
being sure you are right, 90 ahead"
a lawyer out in Harper, Kansas,
went into the newspaper business be-
cause | couldn't keep ont of it." There
is a whisper going around here of II
lawyer who is going out of the news
paper business because he cant keep in
it. Meanwhile, the JOURNAL, which Is
Internationally independent and eX-
clusively great, hopes for the best
The Midland Press congratulates the
Foy"m upon being forerunner of peace
among Frostburg newspapers. The
Press doesn't know everything. Al the
same time, the JOURNAL believes that
Mr.. OveIacker is Il gentleman of the right
stamp. Fact is, the JOURNAL never felt
Il real grievance against any of the many
editors the For"m people have employed
and discharged. All seem to have been
too good for the service required.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
Business Weather Note.

All seasons are favorable to advertise
ments planted in the JOURNAL.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
COUNTY NEWS.


Mcmahon has lost himself Cumberland
Times
Isn't loss the correct word
Licenses.
\ marriage license has been granted
to the following couple:
David Wilfred Griffith and Cora Richard
son, both Of FrOstburg
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
Railway Business Locals.

Catholic Benevolent Legion at lid
land-SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER IA.
On this occasion the Cumberland and Penn.
sylvania Railroad company will sell Special
Round Trip Excursion Tickets from all sta
tons to Midland and return, good on all
trains of the day, including Special to leave
Midland 10 p m. for Cumberland and inter
mediate points Team No. s, due to leave
Piedmont $50 a. m, will run 80 minutes late
at all stations to accommodate the special
travel. f. p. MCKENNA,
{tSl4 General Passenger Agent
Special Rates to BunaIO-To the Pan
American Exposition, Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad.
Excursion Tickets from Cumberland to
Buffalo and return, vid Pittsburg, account
Pan American Exposition, now Oh sale at
Ticket Offices of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad:
TENDAY TICKETs-On sale daily, Sl1.75.
FIFrEEN-DAY TIcKETs-On sale daily Sli.65.
SEASON TICKETS On sale daily, good, return
ing. until November 80, 1901, Sl7.O5.
For full details, time of trains, etc call on
Agent Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tO30
Excursion to Pittsburg-SUNp\Y SEP
TENDER H. 1901, accompanied by the Cum
| bcrland Concert Band.
In connection with the Excursion of the
Cumberland concert Band to Pittshurg Sun
day, September 10. the Cumberland ami
Pennsylvania Railroad company will run !,
Special train from Piedmont and points inter
mediate. leaving Piedmont 5;l5 a. m, and,
returning, leave Pittsburg $40 p. III. Round
trip fare, - 80, except from Mt. Savage, $235.
+. 7. MCKENNA,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14

The public schools will open Monday
next, 18th inst, those of town and vicin-
ity designated below under the teachers
named
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-27
Life saving StnttattcS,

WASHINGTON, Nov. II. - The
annual report of the general superin-
tendent of the life saving service for
the year 1901 shows the smallest loss Of
life from documentrd vessels suffering
disaster since the general extension OF
the service and also with respech to
vessels of all classes. including the Ni-
dOcJmented, with the exception of the
years 1880. 1882. 1885 and 1888. The
average number Of lives lost annually
during the entire period twenty-five
years. was thirtyTSeven, one life hav.
ing been lost In every thirteen casu-
ulties while the number lost during the
past year was seventeen, or one in ev-
cry f0rty-three casualties. From d0eu-
mentpd vessels alone the number lost
was only seven. one to every iifty-f0ur
casualties. 81