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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-31

Tx SENECA SANDSTONE INVESTIGATION
Mr.. balsey, chairman of the committee on pub
lie buildings and grounds, yesterday presented a
report to the House OF the seneca sands stone in
vestgation, which entirely exonerates Supervi-
sing Architect Mullett from any irregularty in
adopting and using the seneca sand stone in the
foundation of the new State department build
deserves credit for making the selection he did.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-31

TIE WHITE HousE.-There were not many
visitors at the executive mansion to day. Among
those who called and had interviews with the
President were the Secretary of State, the
Postmaster General, Senators Boreman, Lewis,
and Hitchcock, and Representatives Smith,
Walls, Sargent, Blaine, Lamport, Negley, and
the Boston and Lowell railroad, and :.
from Massachusetts, also called to pay = .k~sty
spects. -AeI re-
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21

FORMATION OF CoAL.-Under each
coal-seam a stratum of ancient soil ex-
lists, in which there are commonly
found the roots of ancient trees while
above the coal there is commonly a
layer Of shale or sandstone, in which not
frequently the trunks of those trees
are found either fallen or still in their
original position, and only partly con-
verted into coal. The bark remains
but is transmitted into coal the hol-
low Of the trunk, decaying long before
the trunk gave way, is represented by
a cast in the sandstone. Thus, if we
try to picture to ourselves the state of
things which existed when such seam
of coal first began to be covered by
the next higher deposit, we see that
there must have been trees standing
erect above layer of vegetable mat
ter, the roots of the trees being embed
ded in the soil below the coal. The
vegetable layers may probably have
been two or three times as thick as
the resulting coal-seam, and were re-
duced by pressure to their present
thickness.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21

The week preceding Christmas is
the brightest and most inspiring in
the year. Business and trade in re-
tail circles feel their enliveninc inhu-
ences and wear more active look
than usual. Those in varied branches
of light wares and of gifts adapted to
the holiday season are taking steps
to make known their preparation to
minister to the multitude The very
atmosphere seems to vibrate with the
rays Of rosy light which the Christmas
sun sends before to herald its full-or-
bed rising. At this period we are
specially called on to consider the
condition Of the poor, which is az =
gravated by the approach OF winter,
and to exhibit thankfulness for our
own plenty and content by minlstering
to those concerning whom He whose
birth Christmas celebrates has said,
"Inasmuch as We have done it unto
one Of the least of these, We have
done it unto me.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21
In many parts of the country public

In many parts of the country public
sentiment is setting toward the abro-
cation of death as punishment for
capital crime. So great is the difficult
ty in some sections in obtaining con-
viction where death is the penalty,
that the public good naturally turns
to seek some better means Of vindica-
ton. A false sympathy it may be
which acquits rather than hangs the
criminal, nevertheless, in too many in
stances, it turns him again upon the
community without making his infamy
lesson to himself or warning to his
fellows. As consequence, the great
evil is aggravated rather than abated
by this disposition to evade the inflc-
ton of the death penalty other lives
are jeopardized BY the virtual license
thus issued to crime, and, by reason of
precedents thus established, more diff
ticult work is laid up for future judges
and juries
Notwithstanding the almost certain
justice Of death, in some cases, as an
expiation for violated law, it must be
confessed the better human instincts
revolt at its execution. The necessity
for a step of such magnitude is ALWAYS
more or less deplored, and, intuitivelv,
we look around for an efficient substi-
tute, equally preventative of crime,
and which avoids the forfeiture of life
without shielding the criminal from
due punishment. a search Of this
character may be much like looking
for a philosopher $ stone, not for the
transmutation of other metals to gold,
but for the higher province Of somehow
Transforming vice that virtue may be
promoted. This search may involve
years of trial and experience before
the proper development arrives.
1t has been suggested that solitary
confinement for terms of wears proper
tionate to criminal enormity would be
at once the most practicable and etlic
lent substitutive expedient now avail
able. It's certainly no. hedgel about
with those special difficulties which
the scruples of some make invincible
yet, in some respects, realized, death,
to the criminal, would be preferable
The great trouble about the death
penalty is, therefore, not about It's JUS
tice, but its enforcement Something
which cuts off from the world without
taking life is the nearest equivalent
which will be more rigidlv enforced
the less it challenges the elasticity Of
our scruples and sympathies as 10 ia
king eye for eye, tooth for tooth, life
fer life. and which is less cruel to the
State than to the malefactor.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21
Advice
TO THOSE ABOUT TO BUY
Srw1xc MAcu1NEs.

When YOU are asked to buy Sewing
Machine, ask yourself a few
questions like the
following:
Whit can he the reasOn for advising me
to get this Machine?
Do they really know any better than my
self which is best or have they selfish in
tercst in the matter?
If I buy it and find I hove not the best,
who will he the loser? Will they, or can
they give me all the necessary instructions
for using the Machine and keeping it in
order?
II | buy this Machine what assurance
have | that can get it repaired without
much trouble should it ever get broken or
any part of it get lost?
Am getting the Machine from party
who Is responsible and reliable, and will do
rs he or She a@rcrS
Z is sery molrhH, anal " mnttr, Of course,
that any one engaged in the sal" of any one
Sewing Machine viii rccommcnd that par
;icular Machine.
Remember this street tah comes cheap,
but if you buy the wrong Machine it is cX-
pensive;a portion or all You paid for it
lost money!
Dont fool "'coy yohr money nor try e'per-
iments to get 4 good Searing Nochine.
We are dealing in all kinds of Sewing
Machines, and arlat is better, we know all
about them; how they are made; what they
are made of; what kinds of work they will
do, and how il is done on them. Also, can
repa,r and odjust any of them, no matter
how much they are out of order
tel as artat 90" aront a Seeing N"ch'ne
to do, AMI IRE qcW tell you mhich Is best. and
warrant and defend you in getting that
kind of Machine?
If you buy Sewing Machine from us, on
0ur recommendation, we will guarantee sat
isfaction to you in 50 doing, or take the Ma
chine back, and furnish you any other Sew
ing Machine in the market EVEN EN-
CHANGE, and we will do as we agree.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21

A Louisville man who had only
been acquainted with his girl two nights
attempted to kiss her at the gate. In
his dying deposition he told the doc
tor that just as he kissed her the
earth slid out from under his feet, and
his soul went out of his mouth, while
his head touched the stars Later
dispatches show that what allied him
was the old mans boot.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21

The Sou h Branch Railway, between
Romney and Green Spring Run, West
Virginia, sixteen miles in length, con-
Meeting with the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad, has progressed so far that
the contract for grading and masonry
are to be let this month.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21

Coal PRoDUCTIoN OF THE UNITED
STATEs.-The total anthracite coal
production of the United States was in
1920, 364 tons; 1880 l74,734 tons
1910, S64,S79 tons; 1850, 1888, 800
tons; 1860, S,513, l23 tons 1870, l5,-
S49,S99 tons; and up to September 81
1872, the total production was II, l33,
l73 tons against l0,l20,784 to the
same date last year. thus showing that
1872 will give far larger production
than any previous year.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21
SHOE-DEALERS, HARNESS MAKER
Boot and ShOe-yIakcr.
LOOK OUT FOR THE
Boot. Shoe and Hat Emporium

IN Bank building, opposite St. Michars
Church, Main St., Frostburg, Md.
All who want anything in the line of
Shoes. of the best and finest quality
Shoes of the best and heaviest make; Shoes
for poor or rich, young or Old; Shoes for all,
no matter what their occupation or profess
ion. Boots for Men; Boots for Ladies
Boots for Children Boots for all. Hats
for old and young TRUNKS, NALlSES,
&C.,-all at fair prices, should go to
WILLIAM THOMAS.
rYy~ Boots and Shoes made to order. Re
pairing neatly and promptly done. Leather
and Shoe Findings ON hand. Apl Ii
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21

Chicago is providing against de-
ticiency of water in case of another
confagration. Sixteen artesian wells
have been or are now being bored in
different parts of the city.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21

Cor AT IT LAsT.-Hiram Green,
Esq, having been il Boston gives his
opinion that the great fire was caused
by friction, He says The country
has been going around pretty lively
this last few months, and the Hub
has not been kept we'll creased"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21

To advertise is to cast Your lines
in golden waters If YOU do it, it is
your gain. But if YOU do not cast
your line at all, it is certain you will
catch nothing.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21
BRITISH RA11Ro,Ds-Grea

BRITISH RAILROADS. Brit
ain appears going wild on the subject
Of railroads. A law requires a notice
of application to Parliament for railway
charters to be given before the open
ing Of the session. Already two hun
dred and eighty have been placed on
file
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21
NCritaS 10 Joe y.

our rather spicy answer has been read, Joe:
And by one at least with much regret;
First, because you lost your temper, Joe,
And in part my meaning failed to get.
Your gift ofEnglish far exceeds my hum
bic powers
cannot hope in words so choice, select, to
prove;
Webster, and Worcester might be search.
ed for hours,
And nothing found so much to prize, somnch
to love.
Asfor "being kind and Just" and with
out SPITE
Let the reader judge the motive and the
spirit
Shown by either writer-and decide up
on the right;
\ "better plan there may be, but it's diff
Cult to see it.
May stimulate"-will do for your remarks
on whislley;
A fact so patent needs no confirmation at
this date
What else it may do, has done, will do
quickly.
Let the bereaved and homeless sufferers
state.
Since It's true what have told you,
All who will can plainly see;
Having nothing false" wrote of you,
There need nothing regulated be.
That which prompts the thought, controls
the tongue,
In a figure can be called the speaker;
Be it "stimulant' in old or young,
Hate or love, ambition, either.
AS for the woIld,' as Tin ignorance)
"construe il"
A child can plainly see the APPLICATION;
Where Ger man dwels and only there we
view it;
For Georges Greek" is claimed no proud
distinction.
Upon one thing at least we can agree,
Our mutual thanks likewise express,
That neither can as Judge" accepted be,
OF "drops,' of "grudgcs," plenty"
more or less, etc.
It's all very well and looks proper at first
sight,
That l should come in friendship and
say that you were not right
Twas kind advice you offered, and 50
very, very cheap;
But 'twcrc one to find Joe sober and wea-
sci catch asleep.
This much at least, of sacred lore you've
kept,
Which in your mem,ry has not snored
or slept;
Of"bcams," and ''motcs," YOU sweetly talk :;
a world unknown" and Joys" we may
unlock.
Right glad am this news to hear.
OF good resolves, and plans well taken :;
That Holy Writ" has reached attentive ear;
May confidence in man remain mistaken.
If, indeed, lis as you say, you are "sobcr
every day
And that sober, really sober, you mean
TO be,
Is truly cause for joy, and for you at least
Twill pay
Slii't tht lfant now is master ana Inc
bond is free.
Gould we but see ourselves, as others see
us"
We should Ger Of arght complain;
But Gas It's not eNpecietn looked for of us,
Therefore we will as we are remain.
Much care, dear friend, in thought and
speech
Should surely be the rule for each;
For as Won very quaintly, truly say
Twill better fit us for the Judgment day"
Conscience, when hurt will surely rcbuke US;
Her warnings aud pleadings should not
b in vain;
For if we refuse her one day she will leave
us;
And, leaving, return-no, never again
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21

An amateur editor in Indianapolis
has made his fortune with his pen
His father died of grief after reading
one of his editorials, and left him
$3.50, 900.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21

RAILROAD SoLD.-Constable Long,
on Thursday Of last week, sold the en-
tire end of the Western Maryland
railroad, under an attachment in IA
yor of Messrs. VIM, E. Taylor, J. V.
L. Ensminger and Thomas Baker, for
right OF way and material furnished
the company. 1t was sold to George
Y. Wolf & Co., amidst considerable
excitement, for the sum of $50, 600
half cash and the balance in three
years.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21

The New York World understands
that Stanley the discoverer of Living
stone, is shortly to undertake an OK
p aton of BIZ, hanan, West Virginia,
to see if he can lind the election re-
turns.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21

Senator Willis B. Machen is the first
Confederate Congressman who has Ia
ken his seat in the Congress of the
United States since the war.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21

We 90 to the grave of friend say
ing, "A man is dead but angels
throng about him, saying, "A man is
born
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21

For pains in the breast, Side or Back, GRAY
81 or Kidney disease disease of the Urinary
Organs, Jaundice, or any Liver Complaint
it has no eqaal.
1t is also a superior Tonic,
Restores the Appetite,
Strengthens the System,
Restores the Weak and Debilitated,
Causes the Food to Digest,
Removes Dyspepsia and Indigestion,
Prevents MaIarous Fevers..
Gives tone to yOrlr system
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21

THE PRIZE CANAL SrEAMERs.-lt
is thought that the commissioners APP
pointed to award the 100000 to the
canal steamers filling the requisite.
of the act authorizing the award will
fail to make any award holding that
it's requirements have not been com
piled with.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21

IMPORTANT LAND SU1r.-An action
of element has been instituted in the
Circuit Court of the United States for
the State of Maryland involving the
title to a large portion Of the town Of
Altamont in this county. The plain
tiff is a citizen of Illinois and claims
the land under a grant from the State
of Maryland to the soldiers Of the war
of 1912. The defendants are, OF
course, very numerous and include
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company, whose tracks and buildings
are located upon the land claimed.
The counsel for the plaintiff are Hon.
D. D. Barrett, of Washington, and A.
Worth Spates, Esq, of Baltimore, and
Hon. L. II. Chandler, of Richmond,
Virginia. ]. H.Gordon, Esq, of this
city, and Marshall Fisher, Esq, of
Baltimore, represent the defendants,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21

The newspaper is just as necessary
to fit a man for his true position in
life as food or raiment Show us a
ragged, barefoot boy, rather than an
ignorant one. His head will cover his
feet in after life, if he is well supplied
with newspapers. Show us the child
that is eager for newspapers. He
will make the man of mark in after
life if you crafty that desire for
knowledge. Other things being
equal it is rule that never fails
Give the children newspapers.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21

II is more effective than the Steam Fire
Engine, because it is instantaneously ready
and throws Il powerful stream of carbonic
acid gas and water for any length of time
1t is the Best and Cheapest Fire Engine
in the world, and comes within the financial
abilities Of every place.
1t does not require an expensive system
of watcr-wOlks, and is never out of rep lir.
Send for .sFlaeir Record
W. FARWELL. Scc'y.
Nov 9-Qp ~ Market ST., Chicago
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21
DIR. CROOKS WINE OF TAR!

eH eaiS VI d
L public test has proved
Dr. Crooks Wine Of
Tar to have merit than
any similar preparation
ever otit scd to the public.
1t i rich in the medicinal
qualities of Tar, and I'M
equalled for diseases of
the Throat and Lungs,
. performing the most re-
markablc cures. 1t eff
tectuaIly cures all Coughs
and Colds. 1t has cured
SO many eases of Asthma
and Bronchitis, that il has
been pronounced il spccii-
ic for those comnlnintS
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-12-21
Miscellaneous .Adyertiseme. is.

commissioners Meeting.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS
OF ALLEGANY COUNTY,
CUMBERLAND, MD, DEC. 3, 1872.
THE COMMISSIONERS OF ALLIE
L GANI COUNTY will meet at their
Office in Hobbs Block, near the Second
National Bank, Cumberland, on
MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 1873.
The regular Road Supervisors of the
County are required to appear before ,he
Board at this session. to settle their accounts
by voucher and affidavit according to law.
By order of the Board
ID. ARMSTRONG;,
Dec tim Clerk to Commissioners.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-03-07
Household Sins.

4. Some cooks will throw out the water
in which meats have been boiled, with
out letting it cool to take off the fat.
Bits of meat are thrown out which
would make hashed meat or hash.
The -four is sifted in wasteful man
ner, and the bread pan left with the
dough sticking to it.
Pie crust is laid by to sour, instead of
making few tarts for tea.
Cold puddings are considered good for
nothing. when oftentimes they can be
steamed for the next day.
Dish cloths are thrown down where
mice destroy them.
Vegetables are often thrown away that
would warm nicely for breakfast.
The scrubbing brush in left in the wa
ter
Tubs and barrels are left in the sun to
dry aud fall apart.
Nice handled knives are thrown into
hot water.
Silver spoons are used to scour kettles.
Cream is allowed to mould and spoil.
Coffee, tea, and pepper and spices are
left to stand open and lose their strength.
The cork is left out of the molasses
jug, aud the flies take possession.
Vinegar is drawn in tin basin, aud
allowed to stand until both basin and
vinegar are spoiled.-Nat. Independent.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-03-07
Experiments with Onions.

John b. Wolf, NJ D., of Washington,
forwarded to the Farmers Club of New
York, the follow communication .aH
On shipboard, at New Orleans, in the
year l849, in charge of one hundred
marines, with cholera among them, OBJ
served that those who ate freely of onions
supposing them to be healthy, were at
tackled certainly and fatally. Onions and
salt cured the bite of rattlesnake on my
son, and are considered specific in all
snake bites. have found four separate
witnesses of phenomena connected with
small poy and9fever: - rtfEuurH
/. Onions in looms with small pox rot
rapidly.
2. Blisters rise on them.
3. They retain aud communicate the
virus many weeks after the epidemic has
subsided.
4 Applied to the feet of fever patients,
they rapidly turn black.
5. They prevent the spread of small
pox in thickly populated tenements by
absorbing the virus.
g. A man with hydrophobia, in his
frenzy, ate yoraciously of onions, and re-
covered. Eao
From all these facts may be deducted t:
l. That onions should not be eaten
when there is prevailing epidemic. 4
2. That onions sliced aud frequently
changed are good disinfectants
5. That experiments should be made
to test the extent of their usefulness
For many years | have opposed yaccina-
ton as ordinarialIy done, aud hence hail
with satisfaction any means of mitigating
the virus of this distemper.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-03-07
Cold Weather in Europe.

The recent cold weather in Europe has
called forth the following facts, which
appeared in the Journal DIES Debats
In $50 4 ID. the Euxine was frozen
over
In 50S the rivers of England were fro
zen over for two mouths.
In 55S the Black Sea was covered
with ice for twenty days, and in 763 the
the ice was 80 feet thick.
In 82l the Elbe, the Danube and the
Seine were frozen during four weeks.
In 1923 the Mediterranean was entire
ly frozon-
In l405 Tamerlane made an incursion
into China. and lost his men, horses and
camels by the excessive cold. sr.s.n
In 1920 Paris experienced so great
cold that the city was denpopulatcd, aud
animals fed on corpses in the streets.
10 1888, at Paris, snow fell during for
ty days and forty nights incessantly.
In 1869, in France and Germrny, wine
was frozen so hard that it was cut in
blocks and sold by weight. at'l
In 1870 the intense cold lasted three
months, and all the fruit trees of Pro
vence and Languedoc were destroyed.
In 1907 provisions and fuel became so
scarce on account Of cold in Paris that a
small bundle of kindling- brush cost forty
cents The cattle froze in their stalls,
and the Seine could be crossed by heavy
Gratis.
The year 17O9 was one of intense cold
all over Europe, and mass could not be
said for many weeks in certain provinces
because the wine could not be kept in a
fluid state.
r. To 1885, in Chinese Tartary, the ther-
mometer fell ninety seven degrees below
zero-Fahrenheit- zasuei p saT
l740 was winter Of such rigor iD
Russia that an ice palace was construct
ed at St Peterburg fifty one feet long and
seventeen feet wide, Six ice cannon
were mounted on the walls, and two NOR
tars for bombs The cannon held balls
of six pounds weight, were charged with
powder and discharged, so that the ball
pierced board two inches thick at dis
tauce of sixty feet. The cannon did not
burst, though its walls were less than ten
inches in thickne
1765 was year of intense cold also
1888. Since that year the cold has new
er been so great in Paris until this very
/ year of l87 L, when, for the first time III
4 a century, Jack Frost came again to the
tune of twenty-on degrees below zero
centigrade.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-03-07
Value of a Good Reputation.

A young man had volunteered, and
was expecting daily to be ordered to the
seat of war. One day his mother gave
him an unpaid bill with the money, and
asked him to pay it.-When he returned
home at night she said :
"Did you pay that bill %
eyes" he answered.
In few days that bill was sent in a
second time.
9 al thought" She said to her son, "that
you paid this ?" ''- Hi'i
81 really don't remember, mother you
know | have had SO many things on my
mind."A
''But you said you did" af'b!1e7l
ID Swell" he answered, "if | said | did,
/ did. lr.
He went away, aud his mother took
the bill tereself to the store. The young
man had been known in the town all his
life, aud what opinion was held of him
this will show.
81 am quite sure" she said, "that my
son paid this some days ago; lac has been
very busy since, and has quite forgotten
about it, but he told me that day that he
had, and he says If he said then that he
had, he is quite sure that he did"
"Well," said the man, Il forgot about
it but if he ever said he did, he did"