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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07
4 Moral Tale-HOw Two Honest Men
PrOSpered.

There are two Johns in the Fourtl
Ward. The last name of one begin
with Il and the surname of the othe
commences with Il G. They are chums
lhey are very sharp men. very but a,
Marc Anthony said in a peculiar way
they are both " honorable men," The,
were not long ago in very unusual con
dltlon. known as 4" hard up;'' but b,
industry and integrity they have
achleved little competency. Thus:
{. met q. one day in a bar-room, then
usual resort. 1t was a temperance bar,
OF course. Said c.:
"Old boy, we're dreadful hard up. but
know how to make raise sure thing y
mol" said G.; "honor bright? |
haven't anything more to take to nv
uncle, except paper collar, and my
landlords dun ing me. But, really,
now?"
" Yes replied c., this is the plan ::
I've found a man fool enough to lend
me 800. The great race between Long
fellow and Helmbold comes off next
week at Saratoga. Well 20. Therell
be the heaviest kind of odds bet on
Longtellow, of course. III back Helm
bold and J you'll be stake holder. After
the first bet you give me the stakes and
~ bet the whole amount; make you
holder again, stake them again, bet
again, and SO on. Then we suddenly
leave and divide the whole pile. Dye
see?
Well, you are genius, Johnny;
We'll try it,
On the day of the great contest they
were on the ground. The plan worked.
Soon g., as stakeholder, had $4,000 in
MS possession-they then thought it
convenient to leave before the race
came OFT. They went. During the race
they We're coming to New York at the
rate of thirty miles an hour, planning
to r,lsticate until the affair blew over.
When they came out of the Hudson
River Railroad depot the first news they
heard was that Helmbod had won!
l hey were not astonished, perhaps-at
least not more SO than everybody else,
They had fairly won their n, oney! They |
were honest men. and need not run
away. They didn't, Virtue is its own
reward. Honesty is the best policy
". Y. Standard
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07
How Soils are Exhausted.

The following excellent article w.
copy from the Massachusetts PIouoI,non
Every farmer is familiar with the fac,
that every crop he raises takes from H..
soil of his farm certain elements nh;nh
have entered into the growth and forma.
'!oh OF 'hoSe crops, the particular con-
s,l.ueh's diferlng according to the
character OF the products. We have
been contemplating for some time a
reply to the following question, re-
viz:
What elements are usually wantin,
IN ola helds, once very fertile, now at a
low state, where the crops raised have
oeeh potatoes, grains, hay and Indian
corn? ''''''
III order to answer this question salts
lactorlly, 1t is necessary TO look at the
constituents Of these several crops Rut
inns question is complicated with nm.
other, and that is, what manures have
oeen supplied during the cultivation of
.hese crops? If all the elements which
.ne crops distracted were returred in
.ie 'ofm OF manure of any kind. il is
'ioeht that no great exhaustion c,n
nave taken place. Most of ,heso oIa
inen's are contained ir ,..:amop b.r,,
ysfa manure; therefore, if harn.vard
manure manure had been applied in sufficient
quantity, little or no exhaus,;on cnvla
nave followed, but as exhaustion Is in,
plleo IN the question, it is manifest ,lat
something has been wrong; that if MAJ
nures have been applied, thew bave
1i'her oeen such as were not nart;cu
iariy adapted to the crops grown 'N or
.hat they were in insufficient nnant;tr
TO, meet the demands of the crops To
tel what particular elements are want
ing IN such old fields would be ante
impossible, therefore, without knowinc
Ine KIND and quantity of manures used
4. may be useful, however. to look a.
lhe klNi and quantities of matar;ai
which enter into the composition of iha
crops named, and from this each farmer
can form tolerably correct iudpment
as to what have been distracted from
ms soil IN the largest quantities. and 80
oy inference, he can see what element,
are most likely to be wanting in so;ls
where the crops have been long raised
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07

LITTLE soap locks on the side of the
face are out of date.
THE plated Garibald waists continue
to grow in favor.
The position, variously modified, re-
tains its popularity.
SHORT curls and frizettes on the fore
head are still in vogue.
Lone kid gloves are again worn with
the open sleeves.
PLATED and twisted coronets of hair
are to supersede the Pompadour roll.
MIDNIGHT croquet parties are the
latest fashionable amusemcnts in Eng
land
VERY long coat-shaped positions are
to be worn with demi train skirts for
indoor toilets.
SCARF wells of brown gauze are much
worn, tied around brown straw hats
with variety bouquet in front.
BLUE and yellow, and gray and brown
are the favorite combination of colors
for street costumes this fall.
DEMI-TRAINs are to be adjusted foi
street wear by means of tapes to looI
them up to the waist at the back seams
The game of croquet, played witt
four balls and known Us tight GRO
qlet," has been abolished for various
reasons,
DEEP tiounceS are more i'll favor thar
| narrow ones. When both are used il
combination, the narrow one is under
meath.
The double cape of bright ScotcI
| plaid is u very fashionable and tylisl
street garment for young girls of from
| 10 to Is.
The style of arranging the back hal
| for the next season will be u French
| twist surrounded by IL twisted coil o
heavy braid
STRIPED, specl>led and coored stock
ings have taken the place of white, ant
are worn to match the color of tn,
dress.
I A NEW autumn costume has tire,
casaques, draped behind with a scar
sash of faille and velvet, finished of will
silk taSsels.
LACE tlolmces are worn on the uppe
skirts of dresses, instead of the lower
to prevent them from being trodden OF
and torn.
| iEwELRY of chiseled red gold, studdc,
with small jewels in the old Norman
style, are very much in favor, and ar
| verv elegant
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07
For Observation-Disclosures, depI

For Observation-Disclosures, deprcs-
sion of spirits, and general debility in
their various forms also, us q preven-
tive against fever and ague, and other
intermittent fevers, the Ferro-Phos-
phorated Elixir of Calisaya," made by
Caswell, Hazard & Co., Newly ork, and
sold by all druggists, is the best tonic,
and as a tonic for patients recovering
from fever or other sickness, it has no
equal
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07
Great Success.

The new house of Hamlin, Hale & Co.,
whose magnificent building has previously
been described in our columns, are doing an
enormous business, and now sell from $780,
600 to $4,000 daily. Combining not only
all the departments ever kept by Dry Goods
houses, but also the largest Carpet business
in Chicago, this firm possesses extraordinary
advantages.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07
Old Things Things Have Passed .w.v


This is at least of the old method of TREATING
the long abused and much abused human body. II
is no longer considered wise to put patient to the
torture in order to him disease in which min
is already undermining the energies of his system
True science ranges itself the side of nature and
endeavors to assist her in her fight against disease
This the province of Hosteers Stomach Bitters tho
most approved tonic advertised in this country
III may be recommended fall medicine mar exceI-
ence Tor it is in the fall that bIousness dysrensi,
ana malarions fevers especially prevalent The
frame, exhausted by the heats of summer is rea
ana feeble at Its close and requires we NAV say J
"'dnds artificial assistance. Afford it that assistance
IN occasional doses of Hostetter's Stomach Biters
and the evils referred to be escaped Tbroupbopt
the lar West and the steamng aluyinl soil of tho
southern rivers all the varieties of periodical fever
are probably rife to-day. Had course of Hosetters
hltterS been commenced by the sufferers month aro
T. e., heiore the unhealthy ill., seycu-echtbs
of them would in all probability be in their usual
health al the present time. So much for want of fore
caste SO much for not keeping in the house. and
using daily, the best safeguard against epidemic and
endemic fevers.
AS Hooks OF imposters and imitators are irving tn
follow in the wake of the great American remedy.
therefore be sure that the article you buy is genuine
and verified by the proper trade marks The true ar
ticle can only be obtained in bottles Beware uf the
spurious bitters sold by the gallon in keg
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07

A NEW article for the toilet is paste
which is said will make the brownest
hand white after few applications. 1t
comes in glass bottles in the shape OF
hand, and is very expensive.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07

A NEW style of round hat for ladies is
a sort of Scotch cap of black velvet or
straw, ornamented with a black wing,
fastened by a dragon -hy composed Of
peacock s feathers.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07
To Destroy Canada Thistles.

some days ago we received an INQUIRY
a. to the besi means to get rid of the
39ada thistle. We have printed a
isal within the last ten wears on
Sca' from our own experience
Sperience of others. In re-
the pestiicrous weed
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07
4 New PooK FOR StSCINc ScuoOIS.

A New Book FOR SINGING SCHOOLS
EMERsoss SINGING ScHooL.-What pleasant
memories cluster about the old fas hioned
Singing School! 1t is now proposed to re-
vive the" Institution and the book above
named is pre-eminent.y fitted to make the
exercises interesting and profitable. Mr.. En-
erson, the author, is one of our most success
full book makers, his musical works having
sold to the amount of million copies or
more. The book in question contains pleas
ing and progressive elementary course, a col
lection of glees and songs, and number of
sacred tunes and anthems. 1t costs but $50
per dozen, and the enterprising publishers,
O. DrrsoN * Co., BosroN, will send sample
copy for Is cents, postpaid. Worth sending
for, surely
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07

The idea of Il universal medicine is at
last realized in DE. WALKERS VINEGAR Rrr-
TIERS. This concentrated essence of the finest
medicinal herbs and roots in the Western
hemisphere eradicates all diseases which
have not undermined the sources ofv tality,
and in chronic Indigestion, nervous head
ache. congestion of the liver, rheumatism,
govt, general debility, and innumerabe I'll,
ccrous and scabious disorders, it is a specific
absolute and infalIible.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07

WoMAN's sphere is extending in
Spain. A bull-hght is announced in
Madrid, at which, the bills state, three
young bulls are to be killed by the cele-
brated and valiant young women, Rose
Cannon and Rose GurtreZ
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07
: : = ! . y ! ! =
1t Saved NY Life"
WORDS OF A RELIABLE DRUGGIST.
What is the Value of Money when Com
pared to Health.

Michigan: ~ ''NE''' ="
MARINE CRY. Mich July n. 1870
- n Harris Il Co.-Dear Sir: The Aliens Luup
Balsanl l'as arrived would not like to be without II
lor y mas saved my life Itook bad cold and cough
ana hhaiiy consumption seated upon mo I vas
III very bad state Itried everything that was recon-
me,noen and spent great deal of money but got no
heip. mad the Aliens Lang Balsam for sale but /
kne" nothing OF It's merits. did not like 10 talk il
without knowing mere about il. had no; sold bot
ne when y4nr agent called on me told him i could
nor sell medicine knew nothing about He M ",j
me TO Try It myself did So and to my grateful .nr
prise me hrst hottie stopped my cough and before Tho
nlrd pottle was taken my lungs healed and well
ana can now speak knowingly to my friends and Gus
remain, respectfully.
l.. q. COTTREI.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07

WAISTS made of linen. with plcats.
like gcntlemep's shirts, are coming into
fashion. They are worn as taste die
tates, either with studs on the center
p.eat or with plain buttons.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07
RUPTURE

Relieved and cured by DIR. Shcrman's Patent Arpli-
and Compound. Office 697 Broadway, N. Y.
Send loc for book with photographic liksnesses OF
case. letters 5d-,srs..ait Beware of travelling I'M
posters. who pretend t" kaS.sssn assstan.s ., s.
SHERMAN
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07

POLICY of life insurance creates an
estate at once, which cannot be taken from
Your wife. Insure in the Mutual Life In
surance Company OF Chicago.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07

The LITTLE CoKroRAL has never been
more attractive than it is for the month of
October. 1t contains numerous finely exc
cuted engravings, and its reading matter
cannot fail to please all classes, young and
old. Parents desiring to place good and
wholesome reading matter into the hands of
their children should subscribe at once for
this popular juvenile, and secure the three
extra numbers to all new subscribers for 1872
who send their names before November LIST.
$3.50 year. Published by John f. Miller,
Chicago, III. Publishers desiring to club
with TIE LITTLE CORPORAL. or put the mag
azine on their premium list, will please write
for terms.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07

PRussING Celebrated White Wine
Vinegar will keep pickles. Ask for it.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07

The modistes have made but little
change III the simpler costumes. They
are mostly made with double skirts and
short half, fitting jackets.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07

II. w. AND j. NJ. WETHERELL would
invite the attention of the trade generally
to their complete assortment of Millinery
Goods. Their facilities are unsurpassed for
producing at all times the latest novelties in
Paris and New York hats for ladies and
children
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07

The most stylish hats have now very
high crowns, which are elaboratelv
trimmed with bias folds of silk and
velvet.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07

Two OR THREE doses of Merida,s's Cag-
airy Condition Poaoders will cure horse of
any common cough or cold, and the very
worst cases may be cured in few weeks
We know this from experience.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07

MEN AND WOMEN WANTED, to canva.sfor
hcan enough pw nr o p enough for the Rich
p @Gf For gGSs TG ri good
JOHN @. WHEELER s orts) address,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07

john V. FARwELL & Co. sell more Dry
Goods at wholesale than any other house
west OF New York. The prices and quality
OF their goods, and their method of doing
business, make them general favorites.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07

prohts For circular and Key (freeI u pays sood
JOHN 9: WHEELER South Vineland !
| h Co. pubIisbars S.,.,,,e1
MHSfk PPaeiea" Park Row, n y. s' Sbtsn
lKnSEdAlRlyears' experen meers, nty-tiye
hdental Send for Patent Laws and In tnng CON
FOX, Otter MINK. ALL ANIMALS from the
read the Ns ~ F near ana Deer can be trapped Boys
P per SoTpPanion Tells all about HTSri i FISH
Snares asp How to make Traps Boats and
seo S N Of the k Hssry 10" the only cheap
books Only % cents prepaid Inv ''pes ana 'rthieSs
HUNTER 4 co, Publishers u;osd.,o n
asdrf D.; shot Gnns, Rcvolvers Gun Materialso OF
ern Gun xork write for price list TO Great West
v,,lS"r- ht,nght or traded for. Agents wanted S%
w hEi a,, WRITING TO ADVERTISERS,
In ,his r mnns say yen saw the pdyerfisement
: NJ Sept. "a. 1871 Moss
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07

A PoLoNAlsE, or close cut paletot, with
pelerine cape or large collar, will be the
most fashionable garment for girls for
fall wear.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07

TnE store of John V. Farwell a. Co..
Chicago, has six stories, 70 feet by 1854 feet.
and basement 70 feet by 2O9 feet, making
in all 3l3 square rods-nearly two acres-of
floor room, all devoted to the Wholesale Dry
Goods trade. 1t contains more room than
is occupied by the wholesale department of
any other dry goods house west OF New York
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-10-07

INDOOR dresses are made up much
palmer than last season. Overskirts are
frequently omitted, the plain demi
train and stylish basque being deemed
sufficient
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-05-27

matte light. A crown Of dazzling
splendor circled her brow. Her hair
seemed to have changed to golden
hue and fell In beautiful ringlets
around her neck. thought she as
cended slowly, aud as the cloud rose
higher and higher, SHE beckoned to
me, and continued doing SO, until 1t
disappeared In the heavens. AS soon
~ | lost sight Of II, IsuddehIy walked
and found myself sitting up In the
bed, with my face turned towards the
ceiling. ''7T
1t made deep impression on me.
i could not think Of anything else |;
although its magnificence was far
beyond anything Ihad ever dreamed
before; nevertheless tried to shake
1t from my .mind'-to forget II, because
of the sad and gloomy iorebodings
which II created.
A few days after this, went tn the
Post Office, and the clerk handed me
n letter; 1 glanced ut It hastily and
saw that its was strange hand
writing. When I noticed The large
black seal, got deadly pale and felt
sick and faint. went to my room
"'u e"ci0 IN Soiituuo fe"u i1S coti-
tents.
Oh! God, sho was dead osabelle
was dead. 1 burst into tears, and felt
my heart was crushed forever. She
fingered week after week In great
agony. The disease preyed upon her
like !" the worm In the bud, ;" aud her
loving heart ceased to beat, ere the
flower was full blown. They buried
her In beautiful spot, few miles
from the city. The sweet south wind
now kisses the flowers upon her
grave, and the zephyrs sigh Rosa
belle --Rosabelle ! through the trees
which emb0wers 1t. She has gone to
the dream-land beyond the tomb, and
l know that her spirit will watch
over me here, until "the silver cord
be l0osed, or the golden bowl be brok-
en-, or the pitcher be broken at the
fountain. "-Then, oh then, we will
meet again. ia
CLARKs WILLIE, TENN.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-05-27
A REvExrE.

ny REV. ABkAM J. RYAN
Those hearts Of ours-how stranges how
strungel
How y. I ,nsy yearn to ramble and love Il
Down through tho vale Of the years loni
UP through the future that fast rolls ON.
7b-days are dull-so they wend their way,
Back to their beautiful ycsfertiam;
The present biank--so they wing theii
To future to-morrors where all seems bright
Build them a bright and beautiful home
They'll soon grow weary and want to roam
Find them spot without sorrow or paln
They may stay day, but they're of again
Those hearts of ours-how wild how wild
They're as hard to tame us an Indian child
They re Us restless rs waves ON the sound
Like the breeze and the bird are they tickle
and free.
Those hearts of ours-how lone how lone
How ever, forever, they mourn and moan
Let them revei In joy--let them riot IN
The reveiry over. they're all the NOR.
drear.
Those hearts of ours-how warm! how
warm l.i tt
Like me SUN rs bright ray. like the summon,
How they beam md burn how thcy CLEAN
Their fash aud flame hide but ashes below
Those hearts OF ours-how cold how cold
Like Deceinb'r'ssnOw on the waste or wol,l
May,
Those hearts OF ours--how deep! how deep
You may sound tho sea where the corils
sleep,
whers never billow hath rumbied o,
Depths still the deeper our hearts hide an;
hold.
Where the wild storm tramp hath ne'el
The wrecks OF tile sea lie low and lone;
Thus the hearts surface may sparkle and
glow,
There ara wrecks far down, there are grave,
Those hearts of ours-but, after all,
How shallow and narrow, how tiny and
small;
Like scantiest streamlet, or Summers least
rill
They're rs easy to empty, as easy to AL.
One hour Of storm, and how the stream,
one hour Of sun. and the streams IRE nc
one grief, how the tears Of the heart gusll
One smile. How they ever so fast. they are
dried.
They can iift their thou-hts TIL they touch
the skies SOS
They can sink their shafts like miner bold
Where VISIONS mines hide their pearl
and gold.
Aloft they soar with undazzled gaze.
Where the halls OF the Day-Klng burn and
Or they hy. with wing that win never
Ger the sky S dark sea where the star p,
sail.
Those hearts of ours-what fools what
How they laugh ut wisdom, her laws and
How they waste their powers, and, when
For what they have squandered, but can
not retrieve.
Those hearts OF ours-how strong how
Let a Thousand sorrows around them
They can bear them all and u thousand
Aud they're stronger then than they were
before.
Those hearts Of ours--how weak how
But u single word of unklndness speak,
Like a poisoned shnft, like viprs fang
That one slight word loaves a lifelong pans
Those hearts OF ours-but I've said enough
As find hat my rhyme grows rude and
rough
with Tomorrow sun Ia resume my strain
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-05-27

A NEGRO philosopher, discussing the
relations OF races, said (: 4" You know
de turkey, he r0ost on de fence, al
de goose lie rotst ON de ground. You
pull de turkey Of de fence and lac
get up again. You clip his wings,
but some how or nu,ler gwine to get
back on de fence. Now, you put dc
goose on the fence, an he fall OFF; he
dontt 'blong dar. DE turkey am dc
white man. Heeze down now, but Il
gwine to git up again. De Niger Il
de goose. He better stay whor hi
b'longs.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-05-27

A verdant young man, who was
prying curiously into shop windows,
was rudely asked by the proprietor OF
q cust0merless establishment what
he wanted. 81 wanted Ia see what
you sell here" replied the young
countryman. ave- SELF fools,n was
the response. swell, you must do q
good business, for you're the only one
lett.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-05-27

THE New York Leader feelingly
refers to the departure Of an old and
well-known resident Of New York
sold Greeley Is gone. that wise old man.
He's gone Ia Texasshore;
lie used To wear an old white coat,
All hutioned down hcfoEc.'
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-05-27
Ever, ever your
IynA DIrYu T. ~

/ received the letter In the morn
ing, and replied to IT that night. A
whole month passed without hearing
a word from her. WAS perfectly
wretched, entirely unnerved and UNI
tit for anything In the world. / had
all sorts Of distressing dreams aud
m lancholy thoughts. Another
month passed and still no letter
came. My anxiety now turned into
agony; the most soul-racking ever
felt.
l dreamed one night, that | saw
her reclining on a snow white cloud.
IL was only short distance from me
so near, that | could see the son
blue of her eye, and a smile OF angel
ic sweetness playing upon her lips,
She had on an azure tinted rainienti
decorated with stars, which threw
out brilliant scintillati0ns Of rris-