An association bus just been formed
in New York city. In the language
of its certificate of incorporation *it
seeks "the promotion of such action,
public and private, as shall lead to
the developement, protection and ad
vancement of the various industries
of the United States," “the restora
tion and developement of ocean nav
igation in American-built ships," and
“the security of the comfort and im
provement of workmen." The ndw
erganization starts with strong names
representing a number of important,
interests.
The railroad coal miners' conven
tion at Pittsburg Tuesday adopted
without discussion a sliding scale of
pi ices for mining, based on the sell
ing price of coal in the Union yards
of that city. When the operators re
ceive $5 for 100 bushels the miners
will get $2.80; for every 25 cents
advance in the selling price the dig
gers will receive 15 cents. The
scale was placed in the hands of the
officers of the Miners' Association,
who will submit it to the opsrators
and report at a convention to be
held probably next weak.
JUscellaitcont. Advertisements.
Grand Fair and Festival
The Knights of St. Michael’s
Temperance Society
WILL HOLD A GRAND FAIR in the
Basement of St. Michael's Church,
Froslburg, Md., commencing FRIDAY,
JAN. lOtu, and ending SATURDAY,
JAN, 27th.
Tho public generally is cordially invited
to attend, as we will leave nothing undone
to make the occasion a grand success and
to please all who may patronize us.
All friends of Temperance, independent
of parly or sect, are invited to be present
ami enjoy tec many amusements that will
be presented.
