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MINING JOURNAL.
J. B. ODER, Editor.
FRQ3TBURG, MD , JANUARY 8,1881.
WITA I IS A BI.A UKL BO?
The Meyersdale (Pa.) Commercial
■ays:
A blackleg is a man who owns himself.
His devotion is given to his w ife and chil
dren instead of to a local Assembly whose
decrees sap his manhood, drain his pock
*eU and suck his blood. The blackleg
earns his bread and does not cry and
cringe like a spaniel to the relief commit
tee for sustenance. Ho is a man ; a bold,
fearless-bcartcd man; an honor to himself,
to his family and to his country. Wanted
—hundreds of such blacklegs for the Mey
ersdale region. None others need apply.
"A man who owns himself?" and
sslls himself so cheaply ? It is some
timis hard to tell, using a Hudibras
tio phrase, "who is Handy Dandy ?
•nd which is the thief—the buyer or
the bought?" "Owns himself?"
Not yet.
"Hi* devotion is given to his wife
and children,” etc. 0, no; untrue to
the principle which aims to secure
equal benefits to all and disloyal to
all else but those who use him to op
press his fellows, where is there
reasonable ground for another ele
ment of "devotion" in his character?
Nevertheless, the pirate of a hen
roost "gives" a similar devotion to his
wife and children."
"The blackleg earns his bread,"
etc. So did the tories, traitors—na
tive informers and spies—of the Rev
olution, and some were pensioned be
sides. Even the descendants of Bene
dict Arnold fed from the royal boun
ty which his treason purchased. But
did ever a blackleg’s children grow
fat upon the rewards of their father's
perfidy 7 Or has a corporation ever
made provision for the sustenance of
its truckling loyalists and their chil
dren ? There might be the shadow
of an excuse for a man selling his in
dependence if it were similar to en
tering a life insurance company which
issues munificent policies upon both
the endowment and life plans. But
what hope is there of aid when age,
imbecility and death come on, from
an institution which never fails to
regard its tax bills for all purposes,
almshouse included, an almost intoler
ble redaction of its dividends? No;
there is no hope for final appreciation
here ; no hope for anything beyond a
kick out of employment at last.
“He is a man, (the blackleg is;) a
bold, fearless-hearted man; an honor
to himself, to kis family and to his
country." In other words, he is a
regular three-ply, triple-plated,
gilt-embossed, sprinkled-edge Mey
ersdale aristocrat. In proof whereof
the Commercial wants “hundreds"
more of him in "the Meyersdale re
gion." And "none others need ap
ply.”
Miners, why not sat apart the Mey
ersdale region as a reservation for
blacklegs ? But that won’t do either.
There was but one treacherous
“schoolmaster of Falerii;” but one
perfidious Romulus. Here would be
a colony of them, whose daughters,
like Tarpeius’, would perforce hold
open the gates of our own region to
the devastation of the sneaking
enemies of fair wages.
The blackleg “was made a little
lower than the" Chinee. He is the
toad-eater of the race, and there
ooght to be as little room for the play
of hia faculties in Meyersdale as here.
The stabbing of young Preston and
the escape of the youth who commit
ted the crime bring up some ques
tions of very serious import. We
have lately alluded to what appears
to be a very inefficient exercise o
constabulary and police force in town,
and through this a natural contempt
for good order manifested by the law
less part of the community. This
evil having reached a legitimate issue
in Preston’s case, there is little occa
sion for statement and discussion here
beyond adverting to what seems a
patent fact—that Williams was per
mitted to escape—after it was known
that Preston was seriously hurt. In
•11 sincerity, people, is this sort of
thing to go on ? If so, let us do away
with the corporation and kick the
supposed authority of the State of
Maryland out of our midst ? If not,
let the present officers be forced, to
do their duty, or give way to men
who will. If a lot of swearing,
gambling, drinking, bowie-knife
youngsters are to rule this town, it is
high time the proposed subjects of
their sportive reign were finding it
out. For if the officers of the law
cannot preserve law they can find
plenty of people willing to help.
The refusal of the United States
district court to place the canal
in the hands of a receiver is a fortu
nate outcome of a great effort to
bring about a change in its manage
ment. In a political sense there was
no need of a transfer, and in a busi
ness sense it was the projected first
step to destroy our water-way and
hand this region over to the mercies
of a carrier-monopoly. Political eo-
I vy and greed inspired the crusade
and it is meet the fells) ini which
marked its rise and progress should
have failed of its ignoble ends.
"Cleverly heartless and wittily pro
fane," the barbed inuendo and clean
out anathema of Mr. Stewart's over
eager advocates have fallen far
short of any gratification cf political
malice or pecuniary cupidity. And,
per contra, Mr. Gorman stands all the
better for having passed unscathed
through the fire and brimstone of
this malicious prosecution. The high
priest will doubtless return to his for
mer grazing-ground around Rich
mond and leave Maryland to main
tain his worthless acolytes in some
other way than by scuttling canals.
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.
The Colton Banquet at Ren
nert's, Baltimore, Wednesday evening
last was a fine affair. A goodly num
ber of the editorial guild “from Alle
gany to Worcester” was present and
the ovation tendered was very com
plimentary to their distinguished
guest. Mr. Colton looks well after
his travels, and especially so sur
rounded by his troops of friends.
OUR CORRESPONDENCE.
ROYAL PLEASURE.
The birthday of Miss Aggie Mason
proved a fountain from which flowed
profusely royal pleasure ; and we de
sire through this medium to express
our high appreciation of the even
ing’s enjoyment, which shall ever re
main a fertile spot in our memory
until Miss Aggie erases it by a repe
tition of the same. And may she be
the author of many more such joyous
occasions. Notwithttanding that the
“beautiful enow” fell bountifully the
sleigh ride was hugely enjoyed ; and
with eager anticipation do we look
forward to the birthday of some oth
er fair one. Royal.
GENERAL ITEMS.
Vennoe’s Predictions for Jan
uary.—Mr. Yennor, the Canadian
weather prophet, having come very
near the exact condition of the weath
er for December in his predictions
his forecast of what may be ex
pected in January becomes of inter
est. Mr. Yennor says: "I anticipate
that New Year’s callers will have
heavy sleighing this year from Mon
treal to Washington, and that a cold
snap during the first part of this
month will preserve it for that peri
od. I expect blockades of snow in
the United States about the 7th and
Bth of January, and rainy days dur
ing the month will be exceedingly
few. The second quarter will open
with heavy falls and terminate in
a cold snap. The middle of the
month will bring snow-falls, which
terminate in milder weather toward
the end of the third quarter. The
thaw, which will be interrupted by a
brief cold spell, will extend from
about the 18th of the month into Feb
ruary. The record of this month
will show it to have been a severe one
and the the general conditions of the
weather will remind us of some of
what are called real old-fashioned
winters.”
The Electric Light in Mines.—
Mr. Preece, the president of the
British Society of Engineers, con
demns the proposed use of the elec
tric light in mines. His objections
are that portable electric lamps made
of a battery and a vacuum tube have
been tried, but have failed for want
of permanency in the current and of
intensity in the light. lie asserts,
moreover, that the absolute safety of
the electric light of sufficient strength
to illuminate the working parts cf a
mine is a popular delusion, because
the electric arc is the greatest source
of heat that science possesses, and al
so because the wires conveying the
electric currents may themselves be
conveying energy in a form and as
insecure as gunpowder. He holds,
for these and other reasons that he
gives, that to light a colliery by elec
tricity would therefore be both cost
ly and dangerous.
Coal. —Yorkshire, Eng., miners
want an advance of ten per cent, iu
wages.
Anthracite the domestic, and bi
tuminous the steam coal of the future.
The miners around Wheeling, W.
Va., have struck for an advanceof one
half cent per bushel.
New Advertisements.
A RARE TREAT.
ODD FELLOWS OPERA HOUSE,
Monday Evening, Jan. 17.
DOORS OPEN AT 7* O’CLOCK.
Grand art entertainment
by Calcium light. Dissolving views
including the beautiful series of Tam
O’Slianler, aud concluding with views of
Europe and the Holy Land, by Prof. T. A.
Rhodes, of Baltimore.
Tickets for sale by the children.
Persons wishing select seats can take
their tickets to Shaffer & Munn’s, select
their seats aud have the number marked
on them. [Jon 8-81
Now Advertisements.
FljnT TIUN ! ! tjiunTm
UN ! £ UN !! £ UN !!!
DON’T FORGET THE BOYS!
MARYLAND
2 Ifegi |
.1 am* I
16 PERFORMERS AND EVERY ONE A STAR
PAUL’S OPERA HOUSE,
Tuesday and Wednesday,
JANUARY 25th and 26th, 1881,
Everi/thing Heiined and Jnldlcctual-~the Vert/ Latest
and Best Sonets, Jokes, Farces, Come
dies, ant / Recitations.
ItKA 1> OI K ARRAY OF TAI.ENT:
G. ROBT. COOPER Stage Manager
C. SULLIVAN Assistant
PROF. GEORGE HOCKING Leader of Orchestra
W. PAUI. Master of Properties
PETER C. DAILY ..".'.'.The’Musical Moke in his Laughable D ities
C. SULLIVAN The Monarch of Minstrelsy and Soi.g and Dance Man
H. BAUM Our pnpu’ar Dutch Comedian mid Bone Manipulators
RIP HA MILL With his Jaw-breaking Gags and Funny Sayings
W. PAUL In hi, g eat Old Man character of “Rnffelad”
JOHN ARTHUR The Funny Man of Borden Shaft
JONATHAN DAVIS Masher of the Troupe and “Heavy Man”
HEN SPITZNAUS In his Oyrn’ions of the English Alphabet
JOH.NNV LEAR The Boy Alto Singer and Comedian
DAN McCAUGHAN Our meat Irish Comedian
THE. SPERRY .....In his wonderful Old Character Parts
ANDY. McLUCKIE As the Happy "Nigger Jack”
B( >B COOPER With his funny faces and eccentric sayings
[The Baltimore Truth says : “Ho is one of the funniest fellows on the Huge, ami
can cry on one side of his face and laugh on the other at the same lime. He makes
all kinds of faces without interruption." Pronounced by the press and public of
Baltimore (where lie Inis appeared over 450 limes in three years) as an "immensely
funny fellow nun a weole show."
FOUR GREAT END MEN.
Two with Bonus; Two with Tamborisi's.
oxjx-i sousros.
Dozen tnj the River, Love with the weather at zero
Roll on Jordan, The Miners of Georoes ('reek
Btf the Bright Light, Black Diamond Toilers,
Banjo for Me, Cork-a- Doodle,
Raffle for a Stove, Get atvatj from dal (I indutr
The Farmer’s Daughter. Little Cock-Uohin,
ORDER OF FULL MGOA'S.
OXJXI FARCES,
Dutch Justice,
Romeo and Juliet,
Weston, the II 'alkist,
The Sang Ran Fire Department,
Burlesque Initiation of Knights of Pythias,
Ten minutes in Rogers' Photograph Gallern.
OUR GREAT TABLEAU,
Wacks) FiMEBsTi
Keep Your Eye on the Date.
patronize” home talent.
A First-Glass Recherche Entertainment ire propose giv
ing and “don Y t/oa disrememher if. " A'othing to offend
—’everything to please the most j'aslitlioas.
SECURE YOUR TICKETS EARLY
PAND THUS AVOID THE RUSH.
Single Admission, - 25 cents.
Reserved Seats, - - 35 “
DIAGRAM OF RESERVED SEATS AT SHAFFER & MUNN’S.
TICKETS CAN BE PROCURED OF MEMBERS |
Others.
,
(In consideration of the efforts now being put ferth to alleviate
the condition ol the of Ireland, we propose to give an entertain
ment on the second Tuesday in February for the benefit of the Irish Land
League, and will introduce all new songs, dances, farces, &o. —Mamacr I r
Jan 8 J ■' 1
B. STERN <fe CO.’S
Dry Goods s Clothing
IMMENSE REVOLUTION
CLOAKS.
We have just received a lar.se line of LADIES’
CLOAKS,bought for cash ou the rail at no immense
sacrifice on the manufacturer’s cost. We will sell
them at a small advance, thus making them at least
one-half less than they can he purchased for else
where. This offering comprises only the newest and wap
most elegant styles.
HI.ACK (JOODM IH:i*AUTiIK\T. =5
Z Splendid All-Wool Cashmeres, in black and all §* K
colors, o ily 50 cents, reduced from 70 cents. Double* I^3®
e width Cashmeres, in black and colors, only 25 cents. ■
Elegant line of Cashmeres, in black and all colors,
—one yard wide. 05 cents, former price 50 cents.
| SHAWLS.
We offer special bargains in Shawls. Brocho Shawls
at all prices, and flue Black Thibet Shawls, single or
kwM double, reduced 50 per cent. Como and see for your
* sell. VV e sell ail kinds ol cotton goods cheap us ever.
Ukfi AOVELTIEB Hi DRESS CWOUN.
tfjh Among which are some elegant and fashionable
patterns at very low prices. We have a very nice ■
line of Dress Goods at only 10 cento. Our medium
u floe Dress Goods arc very handsome and cheap. wtjC
('MI'i'IIHG, Ac.
Our slock of Clothing and Gents’ Furnishing Goods
is up to the highest standard. Anything you want
in the way ol Fine Clothing or Overcoats for Boys
and Men can always be found at our store.
NOTIONS.
11, A great variety of Notions, such ns Trimmings, But
tons, Collars and Cuffs, Late, Itihbons, Kid Gloves, &v.
511.84 II AMMiIIKCH IKI'S.
CIS Ladies and Gentlemen’s Silk Handkerchiefs 20, 25,
50,55, GO, 70, 85, 00, SI.OO, sl.lO, $1.25 and $1.50.
yj 1101 IIMXG GOODS
A specialty, and we would advise you to examine our
goods and prices before purchasing.
SILKS AND VELVETS.
Black, colored, brocade and plain Silks aid
Velvets, all new and cheap.
Our goods can always be depended upon as First-Class,
and our prices far below any other store in this section.
E. STERN & GO.,
i n Main St., Frostburg, Md.
Now Advertisements.
Inauguration.
JANUARY 1,1881. !
A Bargain Sale of
Note some of tin' llnlnclions
-r HEN.
$12.06... .Overcoats reduced to .. .SIO.OO
it no n.oo
15.00 “ “ “ .... 13X01
2000.. “ ‘i “ . 10.00 )
25 00 “ “ “ 18.00 ;
25 00 “ “ “ 20.001
10.00 Suita “ “ 16.00 I
Odds and ends of Suits “ “.. . 10.00 |
rR YOUTHS.
SIO.OO. Overcoats reduced to $ 8.00 |
11.50.. “ “ “....10.001
8.00. ... Ulsters “ “.... 5.00 j
POR BOYS.
$ 5.00 Overcoats reduced to . ...$ 4.00
0.60 “ “ “ .... 5.00 i
8.50 “ “ “ .... 0.50 ]
10.00 “ “ “ 8.00 j
i 1300 “ “ “ 10.00 j
7.00. -Suits “ “ .... 6.001
8.50.. “ , “ “ .... 7.50
900.. “ “ “ .... 8.00)
11.50.. “ “ “....10.00
13.00. “ “ “ ... 10.00 j
tic t'isii.i>iis:\.
$4.00 Suits reduced to $5.50 [
5.00 “ “ “ 4.00 I
7.00 “ “ “ 6,00 j
050 “ “ “ 5.00
7.50 “ “ “ COO
ll.’tO Ulsters “ “ 2.75
4.00. ...Overcoats “ “ 5.50
5.00 4.50
0 00 “ “ “ 5.00 !
, 7.50 “ “ “ 5,00 i
! Odds and ends $7 00, $8 00 and $9.00,
j Overcoats reduced to $5.00.
If at tlio above nrices you are not sati--
licit with your purchase, you are privi-;
lodged to return the goods fur exchange or
the money.
R. R. HILLM AN & CO. J
One Piiice Clotiiikbs,
Kiti IV. Ilallimore St., Ball!more. Mil.!
Jan s
OKOKK Mill.
N. S. Frost and George Stcycr,l
Aduriniuistr's of Jacol Stcycr, [No, 808;!
rs. I Equity.
John T. Dawson and wife. J
OUDEREI), This :M day of January
1881,hy the Circuit Court for Allc-!
■■anv county, as a court of Equity, that j
[lie sale made and reported in this case hy .
Nathan S. Frost and George Si oyer, ad
ministrators of Jacob Stcycr, be mulled
and continued unless cause to the contrary
be shown on or before the stb day ot Feb
ruary, 1881; provided a copy ol tins order
ho inserted in some newspaper published
in Allegany county once in each of three
successive weeks before the Ist day of
February, 1881.
The report states the amount o, sale to
be $200,00. TIIEO. LL'-MAN,
True copy— Ut ‘ rK - H
'1 i-st Theo. Lumas, Clerk. U
■fan B—tit ; ,
LGSTI I
V PIECE OF drill), IViitorod
SJ 8.14 —li or yards. Asuttab.e
reward will be given lor its detivetv to the
reward wm B JOURNAL OFFICE.
! MAKE YOUSELVES
lappjsOomfortable
BY BUYING A GOOD
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Early Callers Secure Bargains.
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