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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1901-12-14

toned hero In the eyes OF these |
ulxar fellows of Bonnie rerre. The
sstle group 81 his admirers. with I
Sauinty Jones and Enoch Hun. the (
.own drunkard. leading. had almost |
reached the blacksmith shop when |
somebody said:
~Git of the sidewalk. fellows; here
comes Col. Henderson"
Dexter saw his father coming. He
felt like running away. his lace
GLAZED with mingled JOY and shame,
ne paused in the middle Of the side
walk. looking straight at the colonel,
and stood still The men at either
side were silently expectant, all IN
awe OF the aristocratic old gentle
man. al aware OF his harsh attitude
toward his boy. and yet all confident
that ne would take DeNter'S hand and
give him welcome home. Col. Hen
derson. the glass OF fashion and the
/ mold OF form in Bonnie Terre, came
stately between the open ranks OF
the men who had helped so make him
mayor OF the town. He beamcd
frigidly. raised his silk hat, said
Good mawnin'. friends" and with
Just one cold. swift glance at Dexter
passed on.
Il guess that didn't include me-"
laughed the young soldier TO Squinty,
hat the red bronze was gone from his
face and for second the yellow pal
Tor belicd his jaunty bearing.
Dexter spent that night with old
Gull Dolan.
~ lot o. things has happeaed in
Bonnie Terre since YOU left" said the
blacksmith when Dexter had told his
story. FIRST. the high-toued gang
. got together. an. led on an allotted
p los Col. Henderson, Incorporated the
place into town and began 10 re-
form H. Us tradcspeople was scared
90 put mp anybody, So the swelis put
, their own in. an now they're runniu
, 10. TIL s'loon Is gone. they's a tax
, on dogs (yonrs was shot FOR not hav-
, iu' q tag). it's aein tn law for 60
- play anything but bean bag on sun
? day. chicken fghtin' is a selny. an
T. as for futhal. J think it's down in tn,
buhs as homicide with malice afore
d, thought. They's a license for every
4, Thin. and = YOU work on Sunday yol
2 forfeit your license. Sure, the coloue
= bissclf revoked my license last weel
F, because 7 putt shoe on Father Nc
, ellis horse. though I didn't charg
80 for that same. Now the shop is shu
81 up. and divel an open viii open agir
= I'm goin' T. sell 10. I'm too old q
D., be woriSin', an If I must rest
i, might as well be of to a real Gimme
{, try"
Il, els the glass works iaside the tow
~, | iimits2" asked Dexter.
~, 1t is. an know what your
u lthinlSin' or said Bull "But they
~ no use tryin' 70 beat tn 'ristocrai
\ here. We could outvote Thin a
4. | right. but we couldn't get any body I
Z. rum"
The conference which followed las
hi. ed tin the morning birds were GROW
"a ing. The next day the dingy old sig
IA that had hung for years above Bu
+, Dolan's shop came down and on Sa
n, urday q new one went mp. II read:
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1901-12-14

Queen Wilhelmina's husband is be
ing accused OF treating her cruelty.
and the Chicago Record-Herald thinks
he probably takes a mean delight in
telling her, when others are around,
that abe wouldn't give him chance
! TO gel away.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1901-12-14

: BLACKSMITH ANDFARRIER

That was the beginning of III,
young rascaTs fight for recognition
He had bought the shop with his sol
dier's back pay, and from the FRS
day he ran 10 for all il was worth
As the warm days came on he put hi,
anvil out in the little area before ia,
shop. where al who cared To loof
could see the red sparks ly from hi
swiftly ringing strokes The mus,
OF his hammer was the first 20 souut
each day. and al night the last &C.
/ cease. The silk stockings Of thi
town, the good people who were hi.
| fathers friends, feigned 20 igror,
him. but az their pink teas and sew
/ ing circles his name was banded an,
his deeds described as the acme o.
6ial impiety and vulgar imperti-
nence.
Meanwhile Dexter piled his trade
His was the only smithy in Bonn,
Tcrre, and. revilc him as they might
the aristocratic neighbors could not
evade his services nor his bills. Col
Henderson, proud gentleman of IN,
old schob. smothered his rage ano
shame. but he never walked on Dex-
tiers side OF the street, never lool,cC
his way. never mentioned his name
When the time for election came OF
he was nominated 70 succeed himsel
and there was no thought OF oppo
sition. But one night about weel
later there was "a mass meeting O.
citizens" in front OF the blaclsmit !
shop. at which Bull Dolan had The
audacity 20 nominate Dexter Hender
son as candidate for mayor in oppo
sition 10 the distinguished and IRE
proachable incumbent.
The "swagger~ voters OF the tow,
| laughed first. and then began {,
count the glass workers. the trade.
| oeopie and other vulgar friends O
Dexter. and they then began 10 Tool
wise aud get busy. But il was TO,
ate. The colonel never quit sneer
ing when they told him sadly tina
ais son had defeated him by l65 votes
lie didn't even wait TO fiji out his an
expired time in Office, but haughti
' y moved TO town. where he now live
n fashionable club In which ne ca.
. irink Scotch high-balls in conipar
, with other gentlemen Of tone Will
: cut scandalizing their ideas OF me
: 'ality.
= The better element" OF Bonn
4 rerre il now petitioning for disir
r corporation. Dexter Henderson. IN
4 blacksmith mayor, continues To goa
Z Them with his banalities. and IL
= even whispered that he is "kecpin
= company" with Harbine's preti
i aurse maid.-John H. Raftery. in Oh
!. ago Record Herald
X Dattfmore's Little Battcrcup.,
r One OF Baltimore's harbOr notabi.
q. IS coiored woman who goes out in
= boat in all weather TO get washir
= from ships arriving. ~Shs obtains Il
't business" the account says. "sad h
y hbusband DOES the washing"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1901-12-14

One OF Baltimore's harbor Dotabies
IS q coiored woman who goes out in
boat in all weather 20 get washing
from sbips arriving. "She obtains the
business" the account says. "aad her
busbsad does tbs washing"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-06-22
B.. Is.

The JOURNAL has The Scorers" word
for it that
One of the very best games of ball ever
played in Frost burg was that at the Driving
Park between showers last Saturday afternoon
The weather was SO unfavorable that many
admirers of the game stayed away, thinking
there would be no game.
But the Midland people ever ready to give
encouragement to their team came up in
goodly numbers. The ladies especially
turned out in force, as one large wagon was
loaded down with twenty-five of the "beauti
full and good"
Money, too, was plenty and bets were even
on the contest.
Midland had new catcher imported
from one of the eastern cities though he
didn't prove in this game to be great find"
He may do better later on.
Entler the old reliable, was on the slab for
the visitors. He had oceans of speed and
seas of curves, but what are speed and curves
without control, for he was as wild as a jack
rabbit? In the very first inning he gave
"Moony" Gunnett his base on balls, hit the
next man up, and the next base on balls,
productive Of two runs right in the start
When one of "Our Own" Gunnetts gets on
a base nothing will stop him from scoring
but an axe or the heart disease, for he takes
all kinds of chances and generally gets
there"
Entler, though wild, pitched pretty good
ball, allowing only six hits in all. Had his
support been better the score wouldn't look
so bad.
For the home team William Spates was at
his best. He had everything-speed, curves,
control and excellent judgment. When such
batters as Jim Williams don't make hit III
a game there is something doing in the
pitchers jurisdiction.
Williams gave him good support behind
the bat and played good ball generally.
Frank Spates played good game at short,
and George Gunnett on first yanked them
down from the ambient or dug em from the
mud with equal ease. All balls i'll the sky
or in the dirt, look alike to him.
Jim Jackson played second in good form,
and Capt Gunnett, on third was in the game
all the while, The out-feld-Thomas Jack
son, John Spates and Gcrlach-each had
chance and accepted it splendidly. Spates'
catch in deep centre field was good one and
"Peg" Gerlach's hard run in right field was
great effort.
Mr.. Hall, Lonaconings new pitcher, UNI
pred the game in manner that gave entire
satisfaction to everyone
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-06-22
Still They Build.

John Strother, the Consolidation Coal
company's underground engineer, has
broken ground near the depot for an up
tO-datc residence.
Charles Hoye is building nice house
on Braddock street.
w. w. Burns is similarly engaged on
"A High street dwelling.
On Wood street John Stewart is max
ing an addition to his home.
As indicated i'll these columns two
weeks ago, the Cumberland Brewing
company intends to erect on the lot re-
Gently purchased-the site of the r. c..
Paul foundry, Cold Storage house, 40
by 80 feet, with storage capacity for
both beer and ice. 1t will be a frame
cditice, equipped with the latest I'M
prOvementS, so as to enable the company
to deliver its beer to Frostburg Gus
toners in the same fresh, cool condition
as if coming directly out of the cellars
of the brewery. In addition the COM
pany will erect il stable and ware
house-the latter for the storage of
empty packages. The naSons are al
ready at work ON the foundation and the
company expects to have the establish
ment in shape for business August list.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-06-22

The rain had made the grounds Of
Braddocll Park too wet last Saturday for
the comfort and enjoyment of the many
who love the diversions of the picnic
Much preparation had been made, how
ever, and the projectors, getting to-
gether at once, determined to hold it to-
day saturday, 22d inst.) "4All the fea-
lures of the original picnic" they an
nounce, "and few additional at
fractions will mark to-day's occasion.
The Independent Order of Red Men
will have possession of Braddock Park
Thursday. July 1. for an allday picnic.
Big preparations are making and many
visitors from abroad are expected. The
name of the local tribe is "Allegany,'
and BLACK Hawk" Of Westernport,
"Tioga," of Midland, and "Tonkaway, "
of Cumberland, aided by ''Daughters of
Pocahontas, from all the places named,
will have charge.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-06-22
TOWN AND VICINITY
A Double Wedding.

a very pretty double wedding was
sulcmnized at the home of Mr.. James
Kcrgan, of this place, Monday evening,
June II, 1901, when his daughter, Miss
Clara. was married to Mr.. james 7.
Wells, of Fairmont, w. Va, and Miss
Nellie Harris, of Eckhart, to his son, Mr..
Robert Kergan. Promptly at S:15 the
two couples appeared before Rev. S. G..
Hefelbower and i'll the presence of Il
select company of immediate relatives
and very few friends, We're made nus
bands and wives. Inter an excellent
wedding supper was served and the
company dispersed after having wit
messed one of the most pleasant wedding
scenes that it was ever their privilege to
see. Mr.. Kergan returned to Ecllhart to
the home of his bride, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Wells will remain here for Il short time
and then 60 to their future home in
Fairmont, w. Va. where they will be
gin housekeeping at once. Mr.. and
Mrs. Kergan will likewise set up their
own hearthstonc near the home of Mr..
Kcrgan'S parents.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-06-22
Dog Fight.

\ dog belonging to o. Hersey Wade.
named for this occasion "Jedge." and Il
rival named Major who fills the office
of rear guard toa fruit store i'll the Italian
quarter, have not been on friendly terms
for some time. Both are game to the
last bite, which quality makes this narra-
tive worth printing, and honors had
been floating about even with them as Il
result of occasional scraps. Wednesday
"Jedge' came by the store. MAJOR
sailed ont and, saying good morning, -
stuck one of his eye-teeth in "Jedge's"
left ear. \ battle royal followed, the
two coming southwark to standstill i'll
front of 100 Broadway-no use to go
farther-and fought with ii valor worthy
of better cause than mere intolerance
of each others liberty. "Jedgc" gave
Major" a throw-down on the curb that
must have hurt, for the latter responded
with fierce uppcr-cut and held on with
grip that looked like he had bit to stay
But it was nip and tuck until the lady
who OWNS Major" came down to chidc
him for getting into bad company and
to take him home She reached for him.
but one of the dogs had the lockjaw so
bad on the other they could not be easily
pulled apart Then HrrScy came to as
sist i'll etfecting diSlocatiOn. He pulled
at one end of the line of battle, the lady
at the other. the line looking for a few
moments like Il suspension bridge.
Presently the line broke the lady swung
her dog with triumphant air and mad
started for home when she found she
was swinging two dogs. "Jcdgc' had
jumped four feet into the air and settled
on Majors" jowl, and then it looked
like the whole battle would have Ia In"
fought over again. Put the two peace
makers finally succeeded in srlaritlu"
the brlliGerrnts, each "f TIA" latter hl"ci-
ing but huoyant with the conviction that
he had licked the other. BY this time
the reader has correctly determined that
the fight was II draw. At least this is
the majority opinion of the Large crowd
that was drawn to the scene.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-06-22
Religious.

Rev. f. r. Wagner, of DelanO, Pa,
will preach trial sermons i'll st. Paul 5
Lutheran Church tomorrow Sunday
22d inst He is young man, recent
graduate of the Theological Seminary of
Gettysburg, and comes highly recon-
mended.
The local Lodge of Free Masons will
i'll Il body attend the Methodist Episcopal
church tomorrow Sunday morning.
The Master, F. c. Beall, informs the
JOURNAL that all visiting Masons will be
fraternally welcome to join i'll this re-
ligiOus memorial of ST. John the Baptist,
one of the patrons of Masonry.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-06-22
From the Depths.

William McLuckie has n core of hard
grey sandstone, 20 inches long and pa
inches in diameter, which came from "A
depth of 800 feet His son, Robert, liv-
ing i'll Brothersvalley township, Somer-
set county, Pa, engaged i'll prospecting
for coal over there. found vein D., feet
thick at depth of 30 feet, or just j feet
below the layer of rock from which the
core described was taken. The rock is
20 feet thick and speckled with metal
that looks like silver. The Messrs. Nc
Luckic-father and son, are interested
in the enterprise, which promises well.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-06-22

"Zulemma, writing from Twiggtown
to the Cumberland lHrgoDj0n, very
prettily says
The writer spent Decoration Day in Frost
burg and viewed the beautiful sights that
were to be seen in thai bright, blooming and
industrial city. Frystburg is most highly
and beautifully situated, and populated by the
cleverest people that one would wish to meet.
1t is also wonderful place of view. While
in the centre of the city | beheld Wright
grove, one of the correspondents old picnic
grounds beyond Frostburg, where we held
our fifth annual picnic, which was a day
long to be remembered by the happy band OF
correspondents. Little did think that was
once beneath the fair city of Frostburg
(while going to Wright's grove) until
watched the train enter the dark tunnel and
make its way through under the city.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-06-22
We May be Happy Yet.

Senator James X. Jones, approved by
the Cumberland Times, has decided that
Bryan will not be nominated in 1904. >
1t is believed, however, that Jones is
the man who when member of the Ar
kansas legislature, proclaimed that "the
name of the State of Arkansaw shall
never be changed, " and used other words
indicating that he swore to stand by his
decree.
And to this day the name remains.
BY the same token it begins to look
like disloyalty to Bryan, hitherto a
crime, is about to be legalized by Jones
opinion if not unparalleled by his man
date
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-06-22

j. II. Stump, manifest clerk ut Union
mine No. l, confined to his bed with
rheumatism for over ii month, is still Il
prisoner of hope" Though improv-
ing, the advance to complete recovery is
slow.
Joshua johnson, the well-known lum-
Der merchant, is confined to the house
by illness.
Mrs. Charles Wade, Mechanic street,
quite ill for some time, is convaleScing.
The friends of Miss Emma Hohing
feared few days ago that she was
threatened with diphtheria. Happily,
this was groundless and she is recovering.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-06-22
Transfers of Real Estate.

The following notes of transfers of
real estate are of more or less interest:
w. f. Kooken to Louisa McCreary, lot in
Westernport, $50.
Patrick Rogers to f. J 81 5ler. four lots in
Barton, 1925.
c. &. Watson to J. b. Williams, property on
Oak and Scond streets, Cumberland II 100.
Helen A. Hitchns ct al. to Christopher
Kelly, the "Miltenberger' farm.
Borden Mining company to Joseph Mcars,
lot near Allcgany mine, 500.
John Jones to J. +. Wagus, lot in Frost
burg, 81, $50.
Robert Scott to COeeta Arnone lot in Frost
burg, Sl75.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-06-22
They Honor Their Mother.

Thursday, June 20, 1901, being the SlSt
birthday of Mrs. Sarah Sperry, of this
place, her children, grandchildren and
great grandchildren met at her home
and celebrated it by joining i'll grand
dinner. Later all present We're photo
graphed i'll IA group. Those in the party
We're:
Mrs. Henry Morgan and children, Of Carlos
Jabez Sperry and daughter, Miss Mary, OF
Patton, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. James Bishop and
two sons, of Lonacomng; Mr.. and Mrs.
Palmer Sperry and children, and Miss So
phora Sperry, Of this place.
Mrs. Spcrry has 10 grandchildren and
. great children.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-06-22
The Assessment.

With the exception of one appeal yet
to determine the assessment of property
for municipal taxation, rs ascertained
by the clerk, j. $. MetZgcr, is as follows
Realty ...... .......... 81 900, Zol
Personally Observation-Disclosures. 67S6SS
Total ........... .,......... Nh ,O:S3
This is gain of S2S3694 over the
basis of 1900.
Had Council however, sustained the
assessors, the gain would have been
about 1860, 100, but it got stampeded and
the valuations are, therefore, less uni
form than before.
For this there was no ground. Had
the appellants aSked-each for less rate
than all other taxpayers, they would
have been laughed out of the chamber.
Yet that is, IN cHrct, what some ap-
pellants got, and got it at III" crpc"Sc q
M either t0rpUyrrSi
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-06-22
Acknowledgements.

The Central Commercial College,
Cumberland, sends ont very fine in
vitation to its commencement at the
ing, 25th inst. There are I | graduates
20 from the commercial" 81 from the
shorthand" course. r. r. Henderson
will preside and A. A. Doub deliver the
address. Among the graduates are
Miss Nellie Thompson, Miss Emma
Irwin and Jacob A. Cosgrovc, of this
place
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-06-22
BrCViticS.

Last night at about 20 minutes past 10
parent northern declinatiOn at point
whose latitude is about 100 miles south
of the FU,Um office. The collision of the
sun with The Tropic of Cancer fortunate
~ took place after proper work hours, or
there might have been some cOmmotion
around the big drum cylinder.
Six "Home Comfort steel range teams
passed through town Thursday, bound
westward.
The Western Union Telegraph COM
pany strung another wire through town
this week, making i'll all now.
County treasurer Price has paid the
Mayor and Council the 81, l00 held up
for nearly year by an injunction
against Cumberland There will be IL
good deal of money for street improve
mcnt this year, or ought to be. Why
not investigate the Mcyersdalc install
mcnt plan for paving:
Councilman G. II. Hamill has intro
duccd steam engine to propcl his ice
cream machinery.
One of the rcaSons why the ForUjD
could not give our readers as good Il
paper as usual last week was con
account of rush of job work" This
reason nerrr holds i'll the JOURNAL office.
When job work threatens to impair the
quality of the great paper, it is turned
over to someone else. In elegant terms,
the great paper never mandates itself
upon amy foreign altar.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-06-22

II. II. Pritchard son of president of
the board of County Commissioners f.
II. Il. Pritchard, has been promoted to
the position of assistant superintendent
of the Kingston Coal company. at Wilks-
barre, Pa. Continuing, the Cumber-
land Nc"S says
Mr. Pritchard started to work in the mines
when nine years old, going with the company
in 1856 as miner, and has risen to his pres
ent position by good earnest application to
business. He was inspector of coal just prior
to his promotion and was the successful APP
pliCant out of twenty. five for the position.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-06-22
Score by innings: 34567s9
NOTES.

NOTES.
The Midland girls were certainly disap-
pointed at the result, as they were sure of a
victory. Next time, maybe, ladies'.
Murphy is little disliSured but not
knocked out by a whole lot. He is in the
game to stay till the season is over.
Three games and three victories. Why we
are right on top, Tom Smith, come up and
get some pointers on how the game should be
played.
Friday and Saturday, June Dist and 22d, the
club went to Huntingdon, Pa, for two games
and Thursday, June y, the Oakland Athletic
club, Of Pttsburg, Pa, will he here for
game.
July the home team will play Midland
at Midland in the morning, and in the after
noon play the same team here. The games
will begin at 10 O'Clock a. m, at Midland,
and at 2;3n p. IN. here. great crowd is ex-
pected at both Games, As go exhibitions
will he given ny both teams.
Lonaconing is getting together and will be
heard from in a little while. Their new
pitcher is already on the ground and negotia-
tons are on for catcher of some ability
then ''list to the mocking-bird whoop
from down the creek.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-06-22
CHARGED With Swindljnr

The Westminster .ldrocuf" SAYS John
Gibbon and William Wilson, of Balti-
more, We're arrested Wednesday upon ii
charge of swindling Arthur Krcilino, of
this place. Wilson was later discharged
but Gibbon was held i'll sum of $50 for
the grand jury. The FroStburger who
monkeys with any size, color or quality of
tiger when away from home imperils the
up-to-date reputation of the metropolis.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-06-22

1t was quite smart Porto Rican who
said
I'm in the republic deep enough to be com
PEELED to pay the tariff, but not deep enough
to enjoy the tariffs protection
There are millions here in the same
prcdicament millions, too, who, unlike
him. have votes which brought about
that abnormal condition of affairs.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-06-22
CORRESPONDENTS.
\ Liberal Treat.

EcKHART, Mp, June Il, 1901.
TO tie MINING JOURNAL.
Fallcr vat know mae en- Cumberland
tai mae fonny tenG bout Crcsapburg
faller vat 90 to pickncck met whole lot
oddcr fallerS.
Haze see lady scllin ice-cream, an, bay
ycminy, hae 90 OOpp an hae say to her
"Whatcher ice cream with ~
An Shae say
Tan SAINT plate
'LemIne see. an haze turn an count
odder fallerS met hem. Ven haze get
through haze SAY
Bay yeminy, gemme Won plate an
fuftcen spuncsn' PHILOSOPHER.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-06-22
The Reason why.

The JOURNAL had hoped the members
of the graduating class of Bcall High
School would have their group photo
graphed, partly for reproduction i'll these
columns. But, on the authority OF one
of the lady members, "thc young gentle
men would not consent" Some day
the shoe will be on the other foot.