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Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-10-13

ISsAN1TY.-It appears that insanity is
greatly on the increase in England. In
the year 1859 the population was 10, ,0S6,-
701, OF which number 36, ,762 were luna.
tics or idiots. In the present year the
population is %, 704, 10S, OF whom Sc, 755
are lunatics or idiots. This is fearfully
large number-56,0 600 persons make a
great army. OF this Sc, 755, there were
6,110 private patients. In the year 1870
alone there was an incleas OF 2,042 in
the number of the insane. The number
OF cures in even the best hospitals bears
a sadly small proportion to the number
of cases and tits more than limited that
the whole system OF herding insane per-
sons together in large numbers is cruel
and wrong. and that the insane, in the
majority OF cases, can be far better
treated by retaining them in their own
families under proper supervision.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-10-13

In CLOSE QUARTERS. "A Washington
paper says "the ladies' club for the re-
formation of fallen women of that city,
are in possession Of facts of the most
startling character concerning men of
prominence in business and pretensions
to piety. 1t has been suggested that
this knowledge might be used to quicken
the benevolence of such individuals. "If
such thing were done," the paper ap-
prehends, "that these gentlemen would
get very little sympathy, and the act
would meet pretty general condonation,
If not positive approval
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-10-13

DRILLING WHEAT-In drilling in fall
wheat some advantage may be gained by
the direction in which the drills are run.
The prevailing winds in winter are from
northerly direction. III the drills are
arranged TO run similarly, when the
ground in frozen and the winds are vio-
lent much earth is blown from about. the
roots, and they become sometimes dan
gerously exposed. III the drills run in
an easterly direction, the winds will
blow across them, and all looseTearth,
dust, and floating matters, and, most
important of all, the snow, viii be drifted
against the rows of wheat plants on the
side where they need protection. The
roots will thus gain covering which is
useful not only during the cold weather
but also during the growing season
Hearth and Home.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-10-13

The ceremony OF tying the knot is
very much simplified in the Hoosier
State, as the following scene will show:
What is your name, sir 2" "Matty. {"
20 What is your name, miss p Pelly. +"
" Matty, do you love Polly ?" No
mistake" "Polly, do you love Matty p
I" Well, reckon. Well, then,
"tI pronounce you man and
All the days OF your hfe.'"
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-10-13

PorAroEs. potatoes for Mount
Washington next winter are put in store
and MI once allowed to freeze III mot
permitted 10 thaw before cooking, and
never washed, they can be baked 30 as
to he as good ns ever. They cannot be-
boiled, nor can they be washed before
eookinU.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-10-13

AUTUMN FASHIONS. Large cheeks are
in demand for autumn toilettes. A check
for $1,000, presented TO Miss Bunnymags
by her father, has been much admired.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-10-13

The Knights Templar of In. Joseph,
NO., drill and hold their reviews ON
horseback.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-10-13

Servants i'm livery are said to be faat
increasing In New England.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-10-13

AN heaFS rave LoAtctSW vss f""A"N'
Ahl wears have ioiterod by, mother,
A weary, weary while,
Since last 1 saw Thy gentle face,
With it, sweet, patient smile
Since last ! FELT thy singers light
Pass fondly through my hair,
Az al thy knee knelt nc night
TO say my childish prayer.
Into the world I've gone, mother,
The old home laft behind
New ties OF friendship and of love
About my heart have twineds
Yet in its hciiest recess,
All dry and joylese still,
There lives one well Of tenderness
No earthly love can ttll.
Thy solf-ForTetful care, mother;
Thy counsel, ever near
Thy sympathy with every Joy,
Thy grief for every tears
Thy loving glance, thy tcndcr tone,
Thy warm kiss on my brow
Gone from my lie. forever gone l.
know their value now.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-10-13

PUzzLED.-A good story has gone the
round Of the German papers respecting
the meeting of the Emperor of Germany
and the King OF Bavaria The King,
on arriving at Regensburg, was inform
ed, in answer 10 telegraphic inquiry,
that the Emperor was travelling in the
uniform of Bavarian colonel; /; and,
consequently, between Regensburg and
Schwandorf, equipped himself in the
uniform Of his Prussian hussar regiment.
The Emperor, meanwhile. had inquired
at Regensburg whether the King was
traN Yelling in uniform or in private
clothes, and being informed that he was
in the last-named, the Emperor likewise
changed his dress. The astonishment
of the two sovereigns, when each found
that he had been misled, was at first
somewhat awkward but the amusement
caused by the prompt upraveling of the
mystery was proportionate.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-10-13
A New "Motlon" In Court.

Some wears since, one Of the trial terms
Of the Niagara County Court New York
was attended by yeoman from one of
the towns, 20 whom / will give the name
of MacPeelings. Mac was farmer Of
some wealth and very little knowledge,
which latter acquisition was TO him n
dangerous thing. His ambition had been
gratified by a seat in the popular branch
Of the State Legislature, where he had
voted "aye" and "no" through the
winter, besides picking up an idea or
two; one at least, rs the sequel will
show. The term Of court referred 10 was
attended by the ex.legislator IN the
capacity of juryman T; and just as the
gus was being lighted in the courtroom
one evening, Mae was drawn upon jury
for the trial of new cause. Our hero
was wearied and huRgry, and perhaps
sick of the prosiness OF a." sleepy counsel
pleading" and after the twelve were
duly drawn and accepted, and when
plaintiffs counsel was about TO open the
case, MacPeelings anticipated him and
astounded court, bar, jury, and specta-
tors, by rising 10 his feet and remarking
in n loud voice
MAY it please the court, | move THAI
this court do now adjourn until to-mor-
row morning"
The court elevated its spectacles in
amazement at such an interruption, and
informed the bold juror that courts were
notaccuStomed TO entertain such requests
from any person, as they always adjourn
ed on their own motion.
"Well, ;" responded MacPeelings, with
the promptness Of perfect assurance in
his position, 1.-the court can't deny that
a motion 10 adjourn is dl,rdys ia order r
The court smiled, bit its lips, and told
Mac TO resume his seat the cause pro-
ceeded and fear that poor MAcPeel-
ings wonders 10 this day what authority
the Judge had for his unparliamentary
proceeding.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

ENGLISH OPINION OF AMERICAN ENER-
GY.-The London Times Doth ult.) con-
cludes review Of the probable effects of
the Chicago fire upon British interests
with the following paragraph:
I'm the midst of all the confusion and
loss, it is necessary to bear in mind the Wig
or and elasticity with which the American
people meet and repair every adversely
The consequences of the two fires, which
within the past thirty-fiye years, have de-
vastated the business portions OF New
York were encountered with a prompti-
tude which soon etfaced their traces, and at
later period, a like visitation at San
Francisco caused still greater develop
mcnt of indomitable energy. Hence it is
some satisfaction, in the midst of the pres
ent disaster, to predict that, whatever may
be its magnitude, there will be nothing
more astonishing in connection with it
than the way in which the sufferers will
effect the work of restoration"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04
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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04
GONi Writing

Compared with the large amount
OF matter that is printed in nswspa-
pcrs, the quantity Of really good
work done is, very small, indeed.
The best talent ON a newspaper sell
dom has time to write at oil, while
the writing editors" produce 80
much matter that little of it is above
the mediocre in quality. 1t is in
fact matter OF. surprise that the
standard is even as good as it is,
when it is considered how much is
expected of a newspaper man. No
one thing q man can do for q liveli-
hood is so wearing, 50 memorable so
'nadequately paid. Copy must be
ready on time, or it is useless; arti-
cles on matters eff the hour must be
written at once, or be Ct no avail.
Fatigue and headache do not excuse,
the paper must come out on time.
Some amateurs think they produce,
and do sometimes produce good
article, but they have had the time
for reflection, the opportunity for
revision, the choice of subjects, a
particular time to write, conditions
which the professional journalist can
not hope for.
The only chance for improvement
in these things depends upon the
growing intelligence Of the country,
which will demand more careful wri-
ting. and such Increased prosperity
in newspapers as will permit them a
larger staff.-Reporter.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

Sir Walter Scott wrote:-"The
race Of mankind would perish did we
cease to help each other. From the
time that the mother binds the
chilPs head till the moment some
kind assistance wipes the dew of
death from the brow of the dying, we
cannot exist without mutual help.
All. therefore, that need, have a
right to ask it of their fellow-mortals
and no one who has it in his power
To grant, can refuse without mourning
guilt"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

The following advertisement lately
appeared in the columns of ar English
contemporary: "MATRIMoNY.- dwelling
on the romantic banks of the river Dart
and within easy access to the sublime
heights ofDartmoor, a professional cler-
gyman feels the solitude of a wifeless life,
and seeks the sympathy and aid Of lady
who is willing to take his name and the
better half of his home, and the whole Of
his'heart. lie i not young but he IS
certainly not Ga, and the elasticity Of
his spirits, would justify the assertion
that he is likely to hold Time at arms
length for manya year to come. Any
ady who possesses in her own right a
moderate independence. ETC."
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

INCIDENTS OF THE GREAT CHICAGO
FIEE.-Alfred L. Sewell. one of the
most widely known publishers of
Chicago. is collecting Incidents Of
the Great Fire, to be published by
him, in book form, at the earliest
possible day. Mr.. Sewelrs printing
establishment and business were
entirely destroyed, leaving him at
liberty to give his whole attention
for the present, to this book, which
will be one of thrilling interest.
Mail to him now, at Chicago, the
price. fifty cents. and he will send
you q copy post paid. as soon as
ready.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

VIRGINIA ENTERPRIsE.-The Rocking
ham Register says: "The youngest grand
father we know Of or have heard of, in
this part of the Valley, is A. W. May, of
Mount Crawford, Rockingham county,
who, although not yet quite thirty-sevcn
years of age, is the grandfather of two fine
boys. They are, however, it should be
mentioned. twins. Mr.. May has q male
child less than one year old, who is, of
course, an uncle to these grandchildren.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

y A HEAVY Pax Roll. 1t is GER
tainly a gratifying evidence of the
increase in business, to be able to
state that one Company alone-the
Consolidation Coal Company, of Ma.
ryland-paid out last week to its
employees in Allegany county eighty
fre thousand. dollars for work done in
the month Of September alone
Ne,ys.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04
Precautions In Visiting Infected Rooms

Precautions in Visiting Infected Rooms.
When the great philanthropist, Howard,
was asked what precautions he used to
preserve himself from infection in the pris-
ons, hospitals, and dungeons which he Wis
tied, he responded with his pen as follows
Il here answer once for all, that next to
the free goodness and mercy of the Author
Of my being temperance and cleanliness arc
my preservativcs.
Trusting in Divine Providence, and be-
leving myself in the way of duty, visit
the most noxious cells; and while thus en-
ploycd, fear no erl
II never enter hospital or prison before
breakfast; and
"In an offensive room seldom draw my
breath deeply"
No better precautions than these need be
given. The answer Of Howard should be
indelibly impressed on every memory
Home and Health.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

THE above is tho title of twenty
eight column Weekly Newspaper,
recently established in Frostburg,
Allcgany county. Maryland.
We are aware that we have entered
crowded ficld-that the competition
for public favor, On the part Of news
papers, is SO notably extensive as to
make the establishment of additional
papers matter of grave considera
ton. Especially so, when the nu-
merous ami increasing demands of
journalism are so generally deserving
Of support.
However, we accept this fact IS
not prejudicial to the establishment
Of our enterprise, for we hold that
every institution, having q faudable
object, legitimately conducted, has
mora! right to live; and the fact Of
increasing journalistic candidates,
asking, and in all, but comparatively
a few cases, receiving popular SUP
port, indicates the prevalence of a
healthy public sentiment with re.
spect thereto. 1t is we'll known that
newspapers, in general, by assuming
prudent censorship Of public man
ners and a proper custodianship of
public morals, become the best COP
SENATORS Of the public peace and
the most effective promoters of tire
public welfare.
Recognizing in Frostburg prom
Using location, amid a populous com.
munity, and encouraged by the cou,I
sci Of some of its citizens, we have
been induced tc attempt the supply
of a long-fclt want-a home paper.
We design devoting our best abii.
tiles to making it emphatically !.
Newspaper. St ictly avoiding poll
tics, except, probably. simple state
ments of facts from both parties, onr
efforts will, necessarily, be directed
to the enhanc' mcnt of the general
welfare and the further development
of the immense resources of this rich
section. We shall particularly en-
deavor to make the paper suited to
the wants of the community by Civ
ing, As fully MS possible. the Local
News of Town and County. We
shall not. however, neglect to keep
our readers we'll informed upon the
leading topics of the day by publish 81
ing the most important Foreign, Ma
tional and State News. -
In short, w" are pledged to !"
party, attached 10 no creed and con
troled by no faction, and by faithfully
adhcring to all Independent po'It'"'i'
we hope to fnrnie, paper deserving
universal support.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

John Ruskin, in his own inimitable style,
thus quantity and beautifully descibes mar
riage in the leaf world, illustrating some
thing of the fresh simplicity, purity and
happiness, which should ever characterize
the union Of heart with heart. He says,
AL plants are composed essentially of two
parts, the leaf and the root, one loving the
light, the other darkness; one liking to
be clean, the other dirty; one liking to
grow for the most part up, the other for the
most part down and each having faculties
and purposes of its own. But the pure
one which loves the light has, above all
things, the purpose Of being married to an
other leaf and having child leaves and chill
drens children Of leaves, to make the earth
fair forever. And when the leaves marry
they put on wedding robes, and are more
glorious than Solomon in all his glory, and
they have feasts of honey, and we call
them flowers"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

The largest single contract for railroad
constructions ever made for work in the
United States was closed in New York on
Saturday by w. ID. Mann, executive officer
of the Mobile and Northwestern Railroad
Company. The contract is for the entire
line from Mobile to Helena, Arkansas, $50
miles, to be completed by December 81, 1873,
to commence work at once and put 5000
men on as rapidly as can be gathered. The
iron for large section of the road is now
being made in Great Britain
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

There are 100000 miles of tele-
graph wire i'll Europe. 1860 in
America, $4,000 in India, 10000 in
Australia and 10000 of submarine
cable. Total, 6s4, 900 miles to which
there arc additions being made at the
rate Of 100 900 miles, per year.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04
Life.

Life.
Little pleasures
Little pains,
Little losses,
Little gains,
Little trials,
Little cares
Little troubles,
Little snares,
Little lovings
Blent with strife,
Little battles
Make up life.
But how little
Need we care
Little crosses
Here to bear,
If forever
We may rest,
With the blcst ones
Ever blest.
-Christidn World.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

George O.. Cannon, the Mormon
leader, says if convictions continue
the Mormons will burn all they have
and make another exodus, as they
did from Illinois.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

Horace Greeley, in his religious address al
Akron, Ohio, spoke of the Almighty as the
author of all things" The Louisville
Ledger trusts that he did not design to in,
volve his Maker in any responsibility for
that book about farming.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

Young lady physicians are multiplying
throughout our country, and as result, i,
is said, the young men are becoming much
more sickly than they used to be in the
good old times"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

A Cincinnati widow advertised for
"every Christian in the city" to send
her ten cents She realized twenty
cents, indicating an unexpectedly
large number Of Christians in that
city.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

The Methodists of Cincinnati have
resolved to contribute $50, 900 to the
Mcthodists Of Chicago.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

COULDN'T STAND THAT.-A young gen.
tleman, who had been paying his "devours"
las Mrs. Darlington would say,) to a young
lady some time, suddenly left her. We
asked him the reason, and he told us in the
following Words
II had been with her, you know, for a
good while, and noticed that she was "a
ther cool in her remarks, and limited that
she would rather go home alone than have
me with her, but didn't mind that, you
know. Well one night when we got to
the door, says she, Mr.. -, do not wish
your company any longer, and I'll thank
you to keep in your place, and away from
me- That was a little too hard, andI sack
ed her that very night" .'
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

Floridu's State debt. with liabilitie.
mi railroad endorsements. amounts t.
ia 100000.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

GoING DowN.-Marry a poor girl and
she will go up with you; rich one and
she will so down with you
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04
FrOstburg Advertisements.

r. II. WALKER.
" AT THE POST OFFICE,
FrOstburg, Maryland,
II EEPS on hand. and for SALE at rea-
IN sonable prices:
CONFECTIONERIES,
TOBACCOS,
CIGARS.
COLLARS,
CUFFS,
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LEGAL CAP. and
BILL PAPER,
PISTOLS,
CARTRIDGES.
POCKET KNIVES,
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&C., &C., &c, SC.
He has recently added to his Stock
nice lot of NEW STYLE
INITIAL PAPER AND ENVELOPES.
Also. several kinds of the great
CASH PRIZE STATIONERY PACKAGES.
All persons wanting anything in his
line will do well to examine his Stock.
w Subscriptions received, at Publish
ers' prices, for all the leading Papers and
Magazines, published in the United
States. Oct l4-;}m*
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

BROKE JAIL-We mentioned, some time
since, the arrest Of J. Harden, formerly of
Frostburg) in Mineral county, w. Va, for
robbery of Trout's store at Ridgevillc
Harden was recently tried at New Creek
and was found guilty and sentenced to two
years and six months imprisonment.
There being no Jail at the county seat in
Mineral county, Harden was guarded night
and day by men employed by the Sheriff.
A day or two since the prisoner eluded the
vigilance of his guard and made his escape,
crossing the river into Maryland, since
which time his whereabouts have not been
discovercd-Nens
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

Pork PACKING BEGUN.-The St. Louis
Republican, of the 23d inst, says lit is re-
ported that packing for the season of1S71-2
has been commenced in Peoria, ILL.,, and
that four cents per H., gross is the price
paid for hogs. At this rate bacon, clear
sides, will cost nearly cents, if not quite
an advance on current quotations.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

The republican majority at the late cleo
ton for Governor in Iowa is 37,701.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

What aee is most agreeable to a man
just started in business? Patronage.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-11-04

NEW YORK CLOTHING HOUSE!
IMMENSE INCREASE IN BUSINESS!
DEALING!' ONE ESTABLISHED PRICE!
PRICES TAKE THE LEAD
OVER all OTERSI FULL and PRICES
CLOTHING HOUSE. Main St. Fostturc
Ot21-1yts3O-4* b. STERN